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CITY OF FORT WORTH
CONTRACT RENEWAL NOTICE
September 14, 2021
Bio-Aquatics Testing, Inc
2501 Mayes Road, Suite 100
Carrollton, TX 75006
Attn: Andy Solomon
Re: Contract Renewal Notice
Contract No. CSC No. 55646 (the "Contract")
Renewal Term No. 01: October 01, 2021 to September 30, 2022
The above referenced Contract with the City of Fort Worth expires on September 30, 2021
(the "Expiration Date"). Pursuant to the Contract, contract renewals are at the sole option of the
City. This letter is to inform you that the City is exercising its right to renew the Contract for an
additional one (1) year period, which will begin immediately after the Expiration Date. All other
terms and conditions of the Contract remain unchanged. Please return this signed
acknowledgement letter, along with a copy of your current insurance certificate, to the
address set forth below, acknowledging receipt of the Contract Renewal Notice. Failure to
provide a signed acknowledgment does not affect the renewal.
Please log onto PeopleSoft Purchasing at httt):Hfortwotthtex ov/r)urchasiiig to insure
that your company information is correct and up-to-date.
If you have any questions concerning this Contract Renewal Notice, please contact me at
the telephone number listed below.
Sincerely,
David Nelson
[817] 392-5902
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
Contract Renewal Pagel of 2
CSC No.
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing I aclaiowledge that I am the
person responsible for the monitoring and
19an67 BU!'G1HG/Off administration of this contract, including
By: Dana Burghdoff(5ep 25,202114:17 CDT) ensuring all performance and reporting
Name: Dana Burghdoff requirements.
Title: Assistant City Manager
By: David Nelson(Sep 21,202116:14 CDT)
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: Name: David Nelson
Title: Water Quality Manager
CGI�%I�DI�GIG�h� G�G� APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
By: Christopher H rder(Sep24,202108:59CDT) LEGALITY:
Name: Chris Harder,P.E.
Title: Water Department Director
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ATTEST: o o°° °°0-0� By: Christa R.Lopez-Reynolds(Sep 24,2021 14:44 CDT)
Ij E.o 0, Name: Christa R. Lopez-Reynolds
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Name: Ronald P. Gonzales M&C. NA
Title: Acting, City Secretary Date Approved:
Form 1295 Certification No.:
Bio-Quatic Testing, Inc.
By:
Name: Andy Solomon
Title: Director of Business Development
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
CSC No.55646
BIOMONITORING SERVICES AGREEMENT
This BIOMONITORING SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and
between the CITY OF FORT WORTH (the"City"), a home rule municipal corporation situated in portions
of Tarrant, Parker, Denton, and Wise Counties, Texas, as executed by Dana Burghdoff, its duly authorized
Assistant City Manager, and Bio-Aquatic Testing, Inc. ("Provider "), a Corporation, as executed by Andy
Solomon, its duly authorized Director of Business Development,each individually referred to as a"party"
and collectively referred to as the"parties."
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
The Contract documents shall include the following:
1. This Agreement for Biomonitoring Services
2. Exhibit A—Scope of Services
All Exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement for all purposes.In the
event of any conflict between the documents,the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control.
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
Provider hereby agrees to provide the City with Bio-Monitoring Services for the City of Fort Worth.
Attached hereto and incorporated for all purposes incident to this Agreement is Exhibit "A," Scope of
Services,more specifically describing the services to be provided hereunder.
Provider warrants that it will exercise reasonable skill, care and diligence in the performance of its
services and will cant'out its responsibilities in accordance with customarily accepted professional practices
and applicable laws.
2. TERM.
This Agreement shall begin on October 01,2020("Effective Date")and shall expire on September 30,
2021,unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement("Initial Term"). City shall have the option,
in its sole discretion,to renew this Agreement under the same terms and conditions,for up to four(4)one-year
renewal options,at City's sole discretion.
3. COMPENSATION.
The City shall pay Provider in accordance with the fee schedule of Provider personnel who perform
services under this Agreement in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and Exhibit"A,"--Price
Schedule. Total payment made under this Agreement shall be in the amount of Fifty-Thousand Dollars
($50,000.00). Provider shall not perform any additional services or bill for expenses incurred for City not
specified by this Agreement unless City requests and approves in writing the additional costs for such services.
City shall not be liable for any additional expenses of Provider not specified by this Agreement unless City
first approves such expense in writing.
4. TERMINATION.
4.1. Written Notice.
The City or Provider may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason by
providing the other party with 30 days written notice of termination.
4.2 Non-appropriation of Funds.
In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by the City in any fiscal period for
any payments due hereunder, City will notify Provider of such occurrence and this Agreement shall
terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which appropriations were received without penalty
or expense to the City of any kind whatsoever,except as to the portions of the payments herein agreed
upon for which funds shall have been appropriated.
4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties.
In the event that this Agreement is terminated prior to the Expiration Date,the City shall pay
Provider for services actually rendered up to the effective date of termination and Provider shall
continue to provide the City with services requested by the City and in accordance with this Agreement
up to the effective date of termination.
5. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
Provider hereby warrants to the City that Provider has made full disclosure in writing of any existing
conflicts of interest related to Provider's services under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of
interest arise after the Effective Date of this Agreement, Provider hereby agrees promptly to make full
disclosure to the City in writing upon its first knowledge of such conflict. Provider, for itself and its officers,
agents and employees,further agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by the City as confidential
and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of the City,
except to the extent that such disclosure is required by applicable law or court order and then only after prior
notice to and consultation with the City.Provider shall store and maintain City Information in a secure manner
and shall not allow unauthorized users to access,modify, delete or otherwise corrupt City Information in any
way. Provider shall notify the City promptly if the security or integrity of any City information has been
compromised or is believed to have been compromised.
6. RIGHT TO AUDIT.
Provider agrees that the City shall,until the expiration of three(3)years after final payment under this
Agreement, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books,
documents, papers and records of the Provider involving transactions relating to this Agreement at no
additional cost to the City.Provider agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all
necessary Provider facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct
audits in compliance with the provisions of this section.The City shall give Provider at least five(5)business
days' advance notice of intended audits.
Provider further agrees to include in all its subcontractor agreements hereunder a provision to the effect
that the subcontractor agrees that the City shall, until expiration of three (3)years after final payment of the
subcontract, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books,
documents, papers and records of such subcontractor involving transactions related to the subcontract, and
further that City shall have access during normal working hours to all subcontractor facilities and shall be
provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of
this paragraph. City shall give subcontractor reasonable notice of intended audits.
The audit rights conferred by this section shall not permit the City to access records related to the
pricing of fixed-price or lump sum amounts, the build-up of agreed rates or unit prices, or Provider's
estimating records.
7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
It is expressly understood and agreed that Provider shall operate as an independent contractor as to all
rights and privileges granted herein, and not as agent, representative or employee of the City. Subject to and
in accordance with the conditions and provisions of this Agreement,Provider shall have the exclusive right to
control the details of its operations and activities and be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its
officers,agents,servants,employees,contractors and subcontractors. Provider acknowledges that the doctrine
of respondeat superior shall not apply as between the City, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and
Provider,its officers,agents,employees,servants,contractors and subcontractors.Provider further agrees that
nothing herein shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Provider:
8. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.
A. Provider shall comply with all applicable Environmental Requirements. Environmental
Requirements shall mean all applicable statutes, regulations, rules, plans, authorizations,
concessions,franchises, and similar items, as they are now or as they may later be amended, of
all governmental agencies, departments, commissions, boards, bureaus, or instrumentalities of
the United States, states, and political subdivisions thereof and all applicable judicial,
administrative, and regulatory decrees, judgments, and orders relating to the protection of
human health or the environment,including without limitation:
1. All requirements, including, but not limited to,those pertaining to reporting, licensing,
emissions,discharges,releases,or threatened releases of hazardous materials,pollutants,
contaminants or hazardous or toxic substances, materials, or wastes whether solid,
liquid, or gaseous in nature, into the air, surface water, groundwater, storm water, or
land, or relating to the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage,
disposal, transport, or handling of pollutants, contaminants, or hazardous or toxic
substances,materials,or wastes,whether solid,liquid,or gaseous in nature; and
2. All requirements pertaining to the protection of the health and safety of employees or
the public.
B. PROVIDER SHALL RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, REIMBURSE, DEFEND, AND HOLD
HARMLESS, CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM
AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS
AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS,
ARISING OUT OF THE WORK AND SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED HEREUNDER BY
PROVIDER, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, LICENSEES, OR INVITEES, INCLUDING DAMAGES, LOSS,
INJURY OR DEATH TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY ANY NEGLIGENT ERROR,
OMISSION, DEFECT, OR DEFICIENCY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF PROVIDER'S
SERVICES WITH THIS AGREEMENT.
PROVIDER SHALL RELEASE, DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS CITY
AND ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ALL
DAMAGES, CLAIMS, LOSSES, DEMANDS, SUITS, JUDGMENTS AND COSTS,
INCLUDING REASONABLE
NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING,PROVIDER AGREES;TO THE FULLEST
EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW,TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS CITY
AND ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES AGAINST COSTS,DAMAGES,OR
LOSSES,INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPENSES,
RESULTING FROM CLAIMS BY THIRD PARTIES FOR PERSONAL INJURIES
(INCLUDING DEATH) OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY
THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF PROVIDER,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS,
EMPLOYEES, OR SUBCONTRACTORS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF
BIOMONITROING SERVICES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. PROVIDER SHALL
NOT BE OBLIGATED TO DEFEND OR INDEMNIFY CITY AND ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE NEGLIGENCE OR
WILLFUL MISCONDUCT.
C. Environmental Indemnification. PROVIDER DOES HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY,
REIMBURSE,DEFEND,AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CITY,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS,
SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL
ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGES AND THE VIOLATION OF ANY AND ALL .
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS RESULTING FROM .THE HANDLING,
COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, DISPOSAL, TREATMENT,
RECOVERY,AND/OR REUSE,BY ANY PERSON, OF THE MATERIAL UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT SAID ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGES OR THE
VIOLATION OF SAID ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WERE THE RESULT OF
ANY ACT OR OMISSION,OF PROVIDER,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS,EMPLOYEES,OR
SUBCONTRACTORS, OR THE .JOINT ACT OR OMISSION OF PROVIDER, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OR SUBCONTRACTORS AND ANY OTHER
PERSON OR ENTITY EXCLUDING ALL PARTIES INDEMNIFIED HEREUNDER.
9. WARRANTY
Provider warrants that it understands the currently known hazards and suspected hazards which are
presented to persons, property and the environment by providing the services as referred to in the Provider's
Scope of Services. Provider further warrants.that it will perform all services under this Agreement in a safe,
efficient and lawful manner using industry accepted practices,and in full compliance with all applicable State
and Federal laws governing its activities and is under no restraint or order which would prohibit performance
of services under this Agreement.
10. LICENSES.PERMITS AND FEES
Provider agrees to obtain, pay for, and maintain all licenses, permits, certificates, inspections and all
other approvals and fees required by law or otherwise necessary to perform the services prescribed hereunder.
11. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING.
Provider shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations or rights under this Agreement
without the prior written consent of the City. If the City grants consent to an assignment, the assignee shall
execute a written agreement with the City and the Provider under which the assignee agrees to be bound by
the duties and obligations of Provider under this Agreement, and Provider shall have no further liability or
obligations under the assigned portion of the Agreement. If the City grants consent to a subcontract, the
Provider shall require such subcontractor to execute a written agreement with the Provider referencing this
Agreement and requiring subcontractor to be bound by duties and obligations substantially similar to those of
the Provider under this Agreement as such duties and obligations may apply to the subcontractor's scope of
services.The Provider shall provide the City with a fully executed copy of any such subcontract upon request,
with any financial and proprietary information redacted.
12. INSURANCE.
Provider shall provide the City with certificates) of insurance documenting policies of the following
coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement of any services pursuant to this Agreement:
12.1 Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability
$1,000,000 Each Occurrence
$2,000,000 Aggregate
(b) Automobile Liability
$1,000,000 Each accident on a combined single limit basis:or
$250,000 Bodily injury-per person
$500,000 Bodily injury per occurrence
$100,000 Property damage
Coverage shall be on any vehicle used by the Provider, its employees, agents,
representatives in the course of the providing services under this Agreement. "Any
vehicle"shall be any vehicle owned, hired and non-owned.
(c) Worker's Compensation
Statutory limits
Employer's liability
$100,000 Each accident/occurrence
$100,000 Disease-per each employee
$500,000 Disease-policy limit
This coverage may be written as follows:
Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability coverage with limits consistent with
statutory benefits outlined in the Texas workers' Compensation Act(Art. 8308—1.01 et seq.,
Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat.) and policy limits for Employers' Liability of $100,000 each
accident/occurrence,$500,000 bodily injury disease policy limit and$100,000 per disease per
employee.
(d) Professional Liability(Errors&Omissions)
$1,000,000 Each Claim Limit
$1,000,000 Aggregate Limit
Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement to the
Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, or a separate policy specific to
Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all other requirements.
Coverage shall be claims-made, and maintained for the duration of the contractual
agreement and for two(2)years following completion of services provided.An annual
certificate of insurance shall be submitted to the City to evidence coverage.
12.2 Certificates.
Certificates of Insurance evidencing that the Provider has obtained all required
insurance shall be delivered to the City prior to Provider proceeding with any services pursuant
to this Agreement.All policies except Workers'Compensation and Professional Liability shall
be endorsed to name the City as an additional insured thereon,as its interests may appear. All
policies except Professional Liability and Employer's Liability shall contain a Waiver of
Subrogation for the benefit of the City of Fort Worth.The term City shall include its employees,
officers, officials, agent, and volunteers in respect to the contracted services. Any failure on
the part of the City to request required insurance documentation shall not constitute a waiver
of the insurance requirement. A minimum of thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation of
coverage shall be provided to the City. Ten(10)days' notice shall be acceptable in the event
of non-payment of premium.Such terms shall be endorsed onto Provider's insurance policies.
Notice shall be sent to the Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 200 Texas, Fort Worth, Texas
76102,with copies to the City Attorney at the same address.
13. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES,RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Provider agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations.If the City notifies Provider of any violation of such laws,ordinances,rules or regulations,Provider
shall promptly desist from and correct the violation.
14. NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT.
Provider,for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors and successors in interest, as
pant of the consideration herein,agrees that in the performance of Provider's duties and obligations hereunder,
it shall not discriminate in the treatment or employment of any individual or group of individuals on any basis
prohibited by law.
15. NOTICES.
Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be conclusively determined to have
been delivered when(1)hand-delivered to the other party, its agents, employees, servants or representatives,
(2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the transmission, or(3)received by the other party
by United States Mail,registered,return receipt requested,addressed as follows:
To The CITY: To PROVIDER:
City of Fort Worth Bio-Aquatics Testing,Inc.
Attn: Chris Harder, Water Director Attn: Andy Solomon;Director of Business Develp
200 Texas Street 2501 Mayes Road, Suite 100
Fort Worth TX 76102-6311 Carrollton,TX 75006
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654 Facsimile: (972)242-7749
16. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS.
It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement;the City does not waive or surrender
any of its governmental powers.
17. NO WAIVER.
The failure of the City or Provider to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this
Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of the City's or Provider 's
respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion.
18. GOVERNING LAW/VENUE.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Texas. If any
action,whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought on the basis of this Agreement,venue for such
action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or.the United States:District Court for the
Northern District of Texas,Fort Worth Division.
19. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable,the validity,legality
and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired.
20. FORCE MAJEURE.
The City and Provider shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective.duties and obligations
as set forth in this Agreement, but shall not be held liable for any delay or omission in performance due to
force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control (force majeure), including, but not limited to,
compliance with any government law, ordinance or.regulation, acts of God, acts of the public enemy, fires,
strikes, lockouts, natural disasters, wars, riots;material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority,
transportation problems and/or any other similar causes.
21. HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING.
Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed a
part of this Agreement.
22. REVIEW OF COUNSEL:
The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed and revised this Agreement
and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting
party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or exhibits hereto.
23. AMENDMENTS/MODIFICATIONS/EXTENSIONS.
No extension, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party hereto
unless such extension, modification, or amendment is set forth in a written instrument, which is executed by
an authorized representative and delivered on behalf of such party.
24. )ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement contains all of the covenants,statements, representations and promises agreed to by
the parties. To the extent of any conflict,this Agreement supersedes the terms,conditions,and representations
set forth in the City's Request for Proposals, Provider's Proposal and revised cost. No agent of either party
has authority to make, and the parties shall not be bound by, nor liable,for, any covenant, statement;
representation or promise not set forth herein. The parties may amend this:Agreement only by a written
amendment executed by both parties.
25. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY.
The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that he/she has the legal authority to execute this
agreement on behalf of the respective party,and that-such binding authority has been granted by proper order,
resolution, ordinance or other authorization of the entity..The other party is fully entitled to rely on this
warranty and representation in entering into this Agreement.
26. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL
Contractor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government Code,
the City is prohibited from entering 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 terms"boycott Ismael"and"company"shall have the meanings
ascribed to those terms in Section 808,001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this contract,
Contractor certifies that Contractor's signature provides written verification to the City that
Contractor:(1)does notboycott Israel;and(2)will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples this day
of ,2020:
CITY OF FORT WORTH
By P
Dana Burghdoff
Assistant City Manager
Date: Apr 27,2021
ATTEST:
By: �
Mary Kayser
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM LE GALITY.-
Christa R.LopeZ-RPYIIOI Is
Sr,Assistant City Attornmy
APPROVAL RE,COMMENIDDE,
By
Chris Harder,P.E.
Water Department Direotor
No M&C Required
Contract Col"pliance Malinger:
By signing I acknowledge that I aul the person responsible for t1femonitoring.and administration of this contract,
including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements,
Fau-icift E.Stanley
Management Analyst H
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EXHIBIT
1.0131O-MONITORING SERVICES
1.1.The Provider shall perform whole-effluent toxicity tests on the Wastewater Treatment
Plant effluent (Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility Outfall 001) in accordance with
the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), and the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) wastewater discharge permits. The test species and
methods shall be conducted in accordance with 40 CFR Part 136 and/or pursuant to the
subject discharge permits.
1.2.The Provider shall conduct the following whole-effluent toxicity tests:
1.2.1. Ceriodaphnia dubia_chronic static renewal survival.and reproduction test,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Method 1002.-0 or the most recent update
thereof.
1.2.2. Pimephales promelas_(Fathead minnow) chronic static renewal seven (7) day
larval survival and growth test, "Short-Term Methods for Estimating the Chronic
Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Freshwater Organisms", Method 1000.0
EPA/600/4-91/002, or the most recent update thereof.
1.2.3. Daphnia pulex_acute static renewal 24-hour test, "Method for Measuring the Acute
Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Freshwater and Marine Organisms",
EPA/600/4-90/027F, or the most recent update thereof.
1.2.4. Pimephales promelas_(Fathead minnow) acute static renewal 24-hour tests,
"Methods for Measuring the Acute Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to
Freshwater and Marine Organisms", EPA/600/4-90/027F, or the most recent update
thereof.
1.2.5. Dilution water test indicating the suitability or toxicity of receiving water.
1.3.Toxicity Identification Evaluation-(TIE) Requirements:
1.3.1. The Provider shall provide a cost for performing toxicity testing and analyses on
the physical and chemical characteristics of a toxic effluent to.identify the
constituents causing effluent toxicity.
1.3.2. The Provider shall base the analyses cost on the.concurrent toxicity testing.and
chemical analysis required to determine if Diazinon is the suspected pollutantthat
caused effluent toxicity. .
1.3.3. The Provider shall perform multiple characterizations and follow the procedures
specified in "Methods for Aquatic Toxicity Identification Evaluations`.
1.3.3.1. Phase I Toxicity Characterization Procedures", EPA/600/6-91/003; for
multiple identifications and confirmations the.methods specified in"Methods for
Aquatic Toxicity Identification Evaluations.
1.3.3.2. Phase II Toxicity Identification Procedures for Samples Exhibiting Acute
and Chronic Toxicity", EPA/600/R-92/080; and "Methods for Aquatic Toxicity
Identification Evaluations.
1.3.3.3. Phase III Toxicity Confirmation Procedures for.Samples Exhibiting Acute
and Chronic Toxicity", EPA/600/R-92/08, as appropriate.
1.4.Proficiency Testing (Performance Evaluation) Requirements:
1.4.1. The Provider shall provide results from the US Environmental Protection Agency
(USEPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Discharge
Monitoring Report ' Quality Assurance (DMR-QA) studies for whole-effluent toxicity
self-monitoring analyses for the past five (5) years (DMR-QA Study 31 through
DMR-QA Study 35).
1.4.2. The Provider shall demonstrate successful performance on periodic performance
evaluation (PE) studies. Results for these PE programs shall be forwarded to the
City of Fort Worth no less than annually along with an explanation and corrective
action response for all outlying results.
1.5.Report Format and Requirements:'
1.5.1. The Provider shall provide a copy of the full report format used for reporting test
results.
t 1.5.2. The Provider shall prepare a full report of the.results of all tests conducted.in
accordance with the report preparation section of.EPA/600/4- 91/002, or the most
current publication, for every valid or invalid toxicity initiated whether carried to
completion or not.
1.6.Provider References: The Provider shall provide three(3) references showing how
the Provider routinely performs whole-effluent toxicity test and/or Toxicity Identification
Evaluation services.
1.7.Additional Information and Audits: The City may also require submission of
additional documentation and/or perform on-site audits during the bid process and
Agreementterm.
1.8.Sample Containers: The Provider shall provide all sampling containers for sample
collection and transportation to the Provider's facility.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH BID OFFER
Event ID Paps Invited: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
(AWI•21-0089 1
Event Round version
Event Nam*
lir A nto Moni�or_ing_�erviaee _ Submit To: City of Fort Worth
Start Tims _ Finish Time PURCHASING DIVISION
03/04/2021 09100i00 CBT 03/12/2021 16r00j00 CST LOWER LEVEL CITY HALL
200 TEXAS ST.
Fort Worth TX 76102
United States
Email: FMSPurchasingResponses®fortworthtexas.gov
Event Description
rho City of Fort Worth(City�seeks quotes from qualified bidders,hereinafter,Contractor,for an annual
agreement to provide Blodulonitoring Services on an as needed basis for the City of Fort Worth s Water
Department.
Terms&Conditions
No Pre-bid Conference will be held.
Completed Quote must be received in the Purchasing Division,200 Texas Street,Fort Worth,Texas 76102 by the
above"Finish Time" Quotes must be submitted via email at FMSPurchasingResponsesgfortworthlexas,gov or faxed
to 017-392.8440,addressed to the Buyer,and have the bid number and opening,date clearly marked on the tax
cover page Late quotes will not be considered for award unless bidders are notified otherwise. Quotes may be
withdrawn at any time prior to the official opening by written notification.Quotes may not be altered,
amended or withdrawn after the official opening.
1 Your quote must be submitted on this form.
2 Freight and all other delivery charges shall be included In the unit price(s)bid.
3 The City is exempt from Federal Excise and State Sales Tax,therefore,tax must not be Included in the quote
price.
Items quoted must meet or exceed City of Fort Worth Specifications;however,The City of Fort Worth may
consider and accept alternate bids if specified herein when most advantageous to the City. The City reserves
the right,however,to hold to City Specifications and to determine"or equal"status.The City reserves the
right to accept or reject in part or whole any quote submitted,and to waive any technicalities for the best
Interest of the City.
SECTION NO TITLE
PART I BID OFFER SHEET"-Cover page of Final Bid Document V1 and attached as separate document
PART II PURCHASING AGREEMENT SPECIFICATIONS
ATTACHMENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE'"
ATTACHMENT B BIDDER'S CONTACT INFORMATION**
ATTACHMENT C REFERENCE SHEET"
ATTACHMENT D HOW TO REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
ATTACHMENT E AUTOMATED INVOICING
ATTACHMENT F NO BID SHEET
ATTACHMENT G SCOPE/SPECIFICAATIONS
ATTACHMENT H DRAFT CONTRACTOR SERVICE AGREEMENT
ATTACHMENT 1610 MONITORING SERVICES QUESTIONNAIRE
FORT WORTH.
CITY OF FORT WORTH BID OFFER
Page Inviter!: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
JC1?1401-21-0069 2
Event Round Version
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Event Name
RF to Bio-Monitorin Services Submit To: City of Fort Worth
Start Time Finish Time PURCHASING DIVISION
1-03 04/2021 090000 CST 03/12/2021 160000 CST I LOWER LEVEL CITY HALL
200 TEXAS ST.
Fort Worth TX 76102
United States
Email: FMS Purchasing Responsesgfortworthtexas.gov
The undersigned,by his/her signature,represents that he/she is submitting a binding offer and is authorized
to bind the respondent to fully comply with the solicitation document contained herein.The Respondent,by
submitting and signing below,acknowledges that he/she has received and read the entire document packet
sections defined above including all documents incorporated by reference,and agrees to be bound by the terms
therein. p
Legal Company Name: 0-Af uATlC- TIIJG,sAIG
Company Address: o f M M VV No. S TE. 100
City,State,Zip: +gin a�1R PG(I�/ 1 X '7 SD 06
Vendor Registration No.
Printed Name of Officer or Authorized Representative: 5 nu'"ti°✓
Title: oiRt=cTap of aysiNess bvR��PMF.vi
Signature of Officer or Authorized Representative: _
Date:
Email Address: 'ASo1,OM0A/ J�, PO-nQynT(C. GO.H
Phone Number:
Federal Identification Number(FID):
FORT WORTH.
r CITY OF FORT WORTH BID OFFER
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i Event Name
! ai to Dio-Monitoring gegyicsaSubmit To: City of Fort Worth
I Start Time Finish Time PURCHASING DIVISION
03 04/ 2/2o2i it;�oo:oo CST LOWER LEVEL CITY HALL
200 TEXAS ST.
Fort Worth TX 76102
United States
Email: FMSPurchasingResponsesgfortworthtexas.gov
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIO
For vendor doing business with local governmental entity
This questlonnatra rallo0s,changes made to the law by H.O.23.81th Lag.,Rapist Sesaion, OFFICE USE ONLY
Thu guottwma,ro re boing htad in accordance With Chapter 17e,Loeal GovwrmeM Code,by a vaMot who Date Rai-yvd
has a butinets ralatlondilp as de6nad by Section 176.001(I•a)*0 a local governmental*rally and the
vordor meet$reWinxmants undor Semon 176 0o6(a)
By law this questionnaire mute be filed with the records eamnstrata of me local gover ivnerxat artily not Later
than the 71h buo moss day attar the date ma vwdor became aware of lade OW require the statement to be
tried see Section 176 006(e-1) Local G"mment Code
A vendor commits an oeanse it Me vendor knimngty viotatH Section 176.006,Local 0overnmarN Cold.M
oilense order thrt secWn is a m isdemearwr
1 Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local gowmrnerital entily,
lo -ARV411c TEETf96„ 1/zc
2 Check this box 11 you an for previously filed questionnaire.
y rig Dilate p IY q (The law requires that you Ills an updated
completed questionnaire with the a Wropriato filing authority not later than the 71h business day after the slate on which
you became aware that the originally riled questionnaire was incomplete or inaccurate.)
s Nam of local government Moor about whom the Information Is being dlaetoaad.
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Name of Officer
e Describe each employment or other business relationship with the local govemment oBieer,or it family member of the
officer,as described by Section/76.003(a)(2)(A).Also describe any family relationship with the local government officer,
Complete subparts A and B for each employment or business relationship described.Attach addiilmul pages to this Form
CIO as necessary.
A. is the local government officer or a family member of fib offer receiving or likely to receive taxable income,
other than Investment Income,from the vendor?
Yes �No
B. Is the vendor receiving or likely to receive taxable income,otter than Investment income,from or at the direction
of the local go rammanl officer or a flunky member of the officer AND the taxable income is not received from the
local governmental anlity?
Q Yes ONO
0 Descritw each employment or business relationship that the vendor nettled in Section 1 maintains with a corporation of
other business entity with respect to which the local government o8feer serves as an officer or director,or holds an
ownership Interest of one percent or more. ("j
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DGteck nos box If tha vendor has given the local governmant o6iCer or it family member of rho officer one or more gifts
as described in Section 176.003(a)(2)(B),a ng gifts described in Section 176.003(a•1).
s"turo evendot doing business with the governmental entity Date
Form provided by Texas Ethin Coministion www.ethics.slete,lx.ua Revised tv30i2ot6
ATTACHMENT B-BIDDER'S CONTACT INFORMATION
Vendor's Name: �1 o-A Q v iTi c, )F ST I N 6,J:.A1(_
Vendor's Local Address; 0-90 i tAA4 E S go. LTE 100. Apt poL,1,TPa T1r 7SO06
Phone; 7790_. Fax: 0 7�-; -14a_77yk
Email:_ S4voMe r A to -#gezw+rf C -0O3'1
Name of persons to contact when placing an o er or billing questions:
Name/Title_M 1 Gll Ev t? 9/}if-EA 424✓NTI A16
Phone: �172'a3t` 7f36 Fax: g7a -aqL- ?-7Nt
Email: M At:,ex B1°-�4,✓t}rlc •m^�
Name./Title pE PR 4 avl ,� /Sr t[E pyv1,✓G
Phone: q 71-93C- 7114 Fax: � 9�-aka `77r/y
Email: q 4LJ1 U4-I&$1p-el avrf' tc..--•%
Name/Title ANpY So L °^4oA,/ z j)f4p cToa OF Bvsi-a sS Pr va L.0P,-1 ,s.,7-
Phone: cl a--036 - 7113 Fax: %-7a- 7K`t
Email: �5o�n�wn✓® g 9 Art vs►i`i o.a-y
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Sigrf6ture Printed Name Date
ATTACHMENT C-REFERENCE SHEET
Please complete and return this form with your bid.
The Vendor shall furnish references for at least three(3)recent customers to whom products and/or
services have been provided that are similar to those required by this solicitation. The City will be the sole
judge of references. Please use additional sheets.
1. Company's Name C I 1 OF povS70d
Name of Contact WAL-i P SAt4 NF-0
Title of Contact (,q t o �)A G 4 N EN&iAI f R
Present Address O S o o tau,A Gu d
City,State,Zip Code go-S TQN/ T 071
Telephone Number ( 3s- ) 39 s-S 77 i Fax Number(7 4 I ) q 63- 37o L(
Email WA(ta. SAMA0Eti & µovstaNTX, God
2. Company's Name G I T Y of P N o a m i x-
NameofContact gftITNFY Qr: .•,pSTFR
Title of Contact L F A 9 cl+E M t S'f
Present Address 3.73-C 6h9 A7ye..ITh 4VE•
City,State,Zip Code PIte rFArl C Q GP`i o
Telephone Number og2 ) S 3 4 -q g y q Fax Number( ---) ---.
Email PWAIEq. ,DEnfSTr{t ®, ptteFNlx (,od
3. Company's Name [ 111 of OA(,('4S
Name of Contact ?oo y w N IT CO.-As
Title of Contact GAS Q G 5��PE NVI SO &
Present Address I O D-O CAR G EA—i Rp t
City,State,Zip Code P q LUkS/ TX -7 S a t 6
Telephone Number N ) a.4 3-13 CS Fax Number( --) -r
Email 004 t+xT60-9 P4ut hg 6M't if Lv•COM
ATTACHMENT
Blo-Monitoring Services Questionnaire j
Answers to the following questions shall be submitted with the Request for Quotation)
1. Date your corppany was established?
6l l q q 17
2. How many years of experience does your company have with Bio-Monitoring
Services?
3 4 Xe
3. How long have you been servicing the City of Fort Worth?
0 •y�&Ar5
4. Has your company ever responded to a CAR(Corrective Action Report)? If so,
please provide a brief description and the corrective action taken.
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5. What goods and/or services does your company provide pertaining to this bid?
60, of TYC SEavicEs REa�,ern— rvo _(ygCo ✓rtiA�7n�s
6. How many years has your organization been in business under its present
name?_ 3 N YCWL
7. List any former names your organization has operated under and the
timeframe(s)
Name:
Address:
When:
8. Please provide any applicable Contractors licenses which are currently active and in
good standing with the state of Texas.
a. Name of License&f=L AP
b. License Classification (_A 00RATOPA
C, License Code(s) EPA IPOo,, I DDai )04I 100c,
d, License number
e. Date Issued (t/1l-Lo so
f. Expiration Date 3)3i�-L02�
9. Have you ever defaulted on a contract? If so, why were you unable to fulfill the
obligation?
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a. Name of License AI1A
b. License Classification
c. License Code(s)
d. License number
e. Date Issued
f. Expiration Date
10. Provide three(3) references from the same/similar industry, i.e.,laboratories.
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1 hereby attest that everything in this form has been filled out to the best of my knowledge
truthfully.
Name:
Signature:
Title: Pier tVO, �r 13ySuss
Date: �-
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