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DIGESTER GAS TESTING SERVICES
ITB No. 20-0061
This CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by
and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a Texas home rule municipal corporation, acting
by and through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and Atmospheric Analysis and Consulting
Inc., an entity authorized to perform work in Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized Digester
Gas Testing Service.This Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date established herein.
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS:
The additional documents comprising this Contractor Services Agreement shall include the
following:
1. Attachment A—The City's Invitation to Bid("ITB"), excluding Part V,Attachments F and G
thereto and Part VI, Sample Agreement;
2. Attachment B—Contractor's Response to ITB;
3. Attachment C—Verification of Signature Authority Form(ITB,Part V,Attachment I).
Attachments A, B and C, are incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement for all
purposes. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of Attachments A or B and the
terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement,the terms and conditions of this Agreement
shall control.
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contractor hereby agrees to provide Digester Gas Testing Services for the City of Fort Worth
Water Department as per Attachments A and B which more specifically describe the services to be
provided hereunder.
2. TERM
This Agreement is effective as of the date subscribed below by the City's designated Assistant
City Manager and shall expire one calendar year from the effective date ("Expiration Date"). The City
shall have the sole option to renew the Agreement, with Contractor's concurrence, under the same terms
and conditions for up to four(4) one-year renewal periods each of which period(s)shall correspond to the
dates established initially("Renewal Period").Each renewal period is subject to funding availability. City
will provide Contractor with notice of intent to renew at least 60 days before the Expiration Date of the
Agreement or any Renewal Period.
3. COMPENSATION
City shall pay Contractor in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and Attachment B.
The annual contract amount under this Agreement, per term, shall be the amount up to $25,000.00
("Contract Amount"). For any term that is less than a full year, the Contract Amount shall be pro-rated
based on the number of calendar months in the term and work performed. The Contract Amount shall not
change in any subsequent renewal period, except as provided in the ITB. Contractor 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 Contractor not specified by this Agreement unless City first approves such
expenses in writing.
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4. TE ATION/CANCELLATION
Termination: The City reserves the right to terminate this agreement, or any part hereof, with or
without cause, for its sole convenience. The City shall deliver to Contractor a written "Notice of
Termination" specifying the extent to which performance of work or the goods to be purchased under the
order is terminated and the date upon which such termination becomes effective.
In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and
shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. The Contractor
shall be paid a percentage of the agreement price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to
the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the reasonable
satisfaction of the City, incurred as a result of the termination. In no event shall the total of all amounts
paid to the Contractor under this section exceed the price stated in the Agreement. The Contractor shall
not be reimbursed for any profit which may have been anticipated, but which have not been earned up to
the date of termination.
Cancellation: City shall have the sole right to cancel this contract prior to the commencement of
work should there be a change in the need for the product or services as determined by the Department
Head or his/her Assistant City Manager.
Non-Appropriation of Funds: In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated and
budgeted in any fiscal period for payments due under this contract, then City will immediately notify
Contractor of such occurrence and this contract shall be terminated on the last day of the fiscal period for
which funds have been appropriated without penalty or expense to City of any kind whatsoever, except to
the portions of annual payments herein agreed upon for which funds shall have been appropriated and
budgeted or are otherwise available.
5. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Disclosure of Conflicts. Contractor hereby warrants to City that Contractor has made full
disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Contractor's services under
this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this Agreement,
Contractor hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in writing.
Confidential Information. Contractor, for itself and its officers, agents and employees, agrees that
it shall treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as confidential and shall not
disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of City.
Unauthorized Access. Contractor 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. Contractor shall notify City immediately if the security or integrity of any City Information has
been compromised or is believed to have been compromised, in which event, Contractor shall, in good
faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in identifying what information has
been accessed by unauthorized means and shall fully cooperate with City to protect such City Information
from further unauthorized disclosure.
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6. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is expressly understood and agreed that Contractor shall operate as an independent Contractor
as to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement, and not as an agent,
representative or employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and provisions of
this Agreement, Contractor shall have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations and
activities and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants,
employees, consultants and subcontractors. Contractor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat
superior shall not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Contractor, its
officers, agents, employees, servants, Contractors and subcontractors. Contractor further agrees that
nothing herein shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and
Contractor. It is further understood that City shall in no way be considered a co-employer or a joint
employer of Contractor or any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractor of Contractor.
Neither Contractor, nor any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractor of Contractor shall be
entitled to any employment benefits from City. Contractor shall be responsible and liable for any and all
payment and reporting of taxes on behalf of itself, and any of its officers, agents, servants, employees or
subcontractor.
7. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
LIABILITY- CONTRACTOR SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND
ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING
DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR
ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S),
MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS,SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
INDEMNIFICATION - CONTRACTOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND AGREES TO
INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS
AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OF ANY
KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE
OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO CONTRACTOR'S BUSINESS AND
ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO
ANY AND ALL PERSONS,ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT,
TO THE EXTENT CA USED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE
OF CONTRACTOR,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS,SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
S. ASSIGNMENT
Contractor shall not assign any of its duties, obligations or rights under this Agreement without
the prior written consent of City. If City grants consent to an assignment, the assignee shall execute a
written agreement with City and Contractor under which the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties
and obligations of Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor and assignee shall be jointly liable for all
obligations of Contractor under this Agreement prior to the effective date of the assignment.
9. INSURANCE AND BONDING
Contractor shall provide City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting policies of the types
and minimum coverage limits and performance and/or payment bonds (if required) each to be in effect
prior to commencement of any work pursuant to this Agreement as provided for in the ITB, Part V,
Attachment G.
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10. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES RULES AND REGULATIONS
Contractor agrees that in the performance of its obligations hereunder, it shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and that any work it produces in
connection with this Agreement will also comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations as set forth in Part IV, Section 14 of the ITB. If City notifies Contractor
of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Contractor shall immediately desist from
and correct the violation.
11. NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT
Contractor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors and successors in
interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance of Contractor'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, including Chapter 17, Article III, Division 3 of the Fort
Worth Code. IF ANY CLAIM ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-
DISCRIMINATION COVENANT BY CONTRACTOR, ITS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES,
ASSIGNS, SUBCONTRACTORS OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, CONTRACTOR AGREES
TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD
CITY HARMLESS FROM SUCH CLAIM.
12. 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 electronic means 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 CITY: To CONTRACTOR:
City of Fort Worth Atmospheric Analysis and Consulting Inc
Attn: Darla Morales Parts Material Supervisor 1534 Eastman Ave Suite A
200 Texas Street Ventura, California 93003
Fort Worth,TX 76102-6314 Phone: 805-650-1642
Email: Darla.Morales@fortworthtexas.gov Facsimile:
Phone: 817-392-4932 Email: ssparmar@aaclab.com
Facsimile: (817)392-8654
With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at
same address
13. SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYEES
Neither City nor Contractor shall, during the term of this Agreement and additionally for a period
of one year after its termination, solicit for employment or employ, whether as employee or independent
Contractor, any person who is or has been employed by the other during the term of this Agreement,
without the prior written consent of the person's employer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this provision
shall not apply to an employee of either party who independently responds to a general solicitation of
advertisement of employment by either party.
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14. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS
It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, City does not waive or surrender
any of its governmental powers or immunities.
15. NO WAIVER
The failure of City or Contractor 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 City's or Contractor's
respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion.
16. GOVERNING LAW/VENUE
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. If any
action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought pursuant to 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.
17. 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.
18. FORCE MAJEURE
City and Contractor 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, including, but not
limited to, acts of the public enemy, fires, strikes, lockouts,natural disasters,wars,riots,material or labor
restrictions by any governmental authority and/or any other similar causes.
19. AMENDMENTS/MODIFICATIONS/EXTENSIONS
No amendment,modification, or extension of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party hereto
unless set forth in a written instrument,which is executed by an authorized representative of each party.
20. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement, including its attachments and exhibits, contains the entire understanding and
agreement between City and Contractor, their respective assigns and successors-in-interest, as to the
matters contained herein.Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null
and void to the extent in conflict with any provision of this Agreement.
21. WARRANTY
Contractor warrants that its services will be of a professional quality and conform to generally
prevailing industry standards. Contractor warrants that it will perform all services under this contract 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 contract. Additional specific warranty provision are found in
ITB,Part III, Section 9.
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City shall give written notice of a breach of any warranty within thirty (30) days from the date
that the cause for same is discovered.
22. PROMBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL
Contractor, unless a sole proprietor, acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the
Texas Government Code, if Contractor has 10 or more full time-employees and the contract value is
$100,000 or more, 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 Israel" 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 if Chapter 2270,Texas Government Code applies, Contractor: (1) does
not boycott Israel; and (2)will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.
23. LICENSES AND PERMITS
Contractor certifies that on the day work is to commence under this contract, and during the
duration of the contract, it shall have and maintain current valid and appropriate federal and state licenses
and permits necessary for the provision of services under this contract.
Contractor also certifies that if it uses any subcontractor in the performance of this agreement,
that such subcontractor shall have and maintain current valid and appropriate federal and state licenses
and permits necessary for the provision of services under this contract.
24. HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING
Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only, shall not be deemed a
part of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this
Agreement.
25. REVIEW OF COUNSEL
The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have had an opportunity to review and
revise 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 its
attachments.
26. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart shall, for all
purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same
instrument.
27. 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. This Agreement and any
amendment hereto,may be executed by any authorized representative of Contractor whose name,title and
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signature is affixed on the Verification of Signature Authority Form,, which is attached hereto as
Attachment C. Each party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into
this Agreement or any amendment hereto.
ACCORDINGLY, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement and established the
Effective Date as being the date subscribed by the City's designated Assistant City'Manager.
CITY OF FORT WORTH: CONTRACTOR:
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By: Dana Burghdoff(A 17,2020 By 62
Name: Dana Burghdoff ame:Sucha Farms
Title: Assistant City Manager Title: President/Technical Director
Apr 17, 2020 Date: Z �
Date:
APPROVAL RECOM3ffNDE.D:
By:
Name:Chris Harder " -0 -.7
Title:Water Director
ATTEST:
Name: Mary J.Kayser
Title: City Secretary 4
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LE=M CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
-AWL- By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
By: Detxk(AM 17,2020) responsible for the monitoring and
Name: Douglas W Black administration of this contract,including
Title: Sr.Assistant City Attorney ensuring all performance and reporting
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
requirements.
M&C:
Date:
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By:
Name:Darla Morales
Title: •Parts Material Supervisor
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH,TX
ATTACHMENT A
ITB
(Inserted behind this page as modified)
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0PTWORT H,: JATTACHMCITY OF FORT WORTH BID OFFER
ENT A
Event ID Page Invited: EVENT BIDDERS
CFWOI-20-0061 1
Event Round Version
1 1
Event Name
RF t Gas Digester Testing
Start Time Finish Time Submit To: City of Fort Worth
01 31 2020 13:00:00 CST 02 11 2020 16:30:00 CST PURCHASING DIVISION
LOWER LEVEL CITY HALL
200 TEXAS ST.
Fort Worth TX 76102
United States
Email: FMSPurchasingResponses@fortworthtexas.gov
Event Description
The City of Fort Worth seeks bids from qualified bidders to establish an annual agreement for analytical
testing of digester gases for the Water Department as specified in the attached Request for Quotes(RFQt).
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 bid"finish time." Quotes must be submitted via email at fmspurchasingresponses@fortworthtexas.gov or
faxed to 817-392-8440, addressed to the above Buyer, and have the bid number and opening date clearly marked
on the fax 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.
QUOTE EVALUATION
The quote award shall be based on, but not necessarily limited to,the following factors:
1. Unit Price
2. Total Quote Price
3. Terms and Discounts
4. Delivery Date
5. Results of Testing Samples
6. Special Needs and Requirements of the City
7. Past experience with product/service
8. Vendor's past performance
9. City's evaluation of the Vendor s responsibility
10. Demurrage charges,freight costs and mileage
11. Estimated cost of supplies, maintenance,storage
12. Estimated Surplus value
DOCUMENT NAME-LOCATION
PAGE 1-3 BID OFFER SHEET"-Cover page of Final Bid Document V1 and attached as separate document
Part I Scope of Services/Specific Bid Information
Part II Instructions to Bidders
Part III Specific Terms and Conditions
Part IV General Terms and Conditions
Part V Attachments A-1
Part VI Sample Agreement
Documents are hereby incorporated into this Solicitation by reference,with the same force and effect as if
they were incorporated in full text. The full text versions of the"Sections are available on the Internet
at the following online address:
http://fortworthtexas.gov/purchasing
FORT"YVORT .,
CITY OF FORT WORTH BID OFFER
-
Event ID Page Invited: EVENT BIDDERS
CFWO1-20-0061 2
Event Round Version
1 1
Event Name
RF t Gas Digester Testing
Start Time Finish Time Submit To: City of Fort Worth
Ol 31 2020 13:00:00 CST 02 11 2020 16:30:00 CST PURCHASING DIVISION
LOWER LEVEL CITY HALL
200 TEXAS ST.
Fort Worth TX 76102
United States
Email: FMSPurchasingResponses@fortworthtexas.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.
Legal Company Name:
Company Address:
City, State,Zip:
Vendor Registration No.
Printed Name of Officer orAuthorized Representative:
Federal Identification Number:
Title:
Signature of Officer or Authorized Representative:
Date:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
CITY OF FORT WORTH BID OFFER
Event ID Page Invited: EVENT BIDDERS
CFW01-20-0061 3
Event Round Version
1 1
Event Name
RF t Gas Digester Testing
Start Time Finish Time Submit To: City of Fort Worth
Ol 31 2020 13:00:00 CST 02 11 2020 16:30:00 CST PURCHASING DIVISION
LOWER LEVEL CITY HALL
200 TEXAS ST.
Fort Worth TX 76102
United States
Email: FMSPurchasingResponses@fortworthtexas.gov
Line Details
Line: 3
Description: ()tv Unit UnitPrice Total
Digester Gas Testing Service,per the 6.00 EA
attached specifications
Total Bid Amount:
CONTENTS
® Pages 1-3 City of Fort Worth Bid Offer Sheet
® Part I Scope of Services/Specific Bid Information
® Part II Instructions to Bidders
® Part III Specific Terms and Conditions
® Part IV General Terms and Conditions
® Part V Attachments A-I
® Part VI Sample Agreement Form
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PART -I
SCOPE OF SERVICES/SPECIFIC BID INFORMATION/QUESTIONS
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 The City of Fort Worth (City) seeks bids for testing of digester gases on a quarterly basis for the
Water Department. Testing will take place at the City of Fort Worth's Village Creek Water
Reclamation Facility.
1.2 Hourly charges shall include all labor,equipment,driver(s)and fuel.
1.3 Material pick-up locations will be at the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility.The address is
listed below:
1.3.1 4500 Wilma Lane
Arlington,Texas 76012
1.4 Unit prices shall include all costs associated with the specified work, including but not limited to
handling,delivery,fuel charges,and any other fees.No additional charges will be accepted or paid
by the City.
1.5 All items supplied resulting from this bid shall be of recent production, unused, and suitable for
their intended purpose.
2.0 TERM
The City intends for this to be a one-year agreement with options to renew up to four(4) additional terms.
Renewal shall be at the City's sole request with Contractor's concurrence.
3.0 OMIT
4.0 SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL BID REQUIREMENTS
Bids shall be responsive to this Part I, Bid Offer Sheet and otherwise in accordance with Part II,
Instructions to Bidders.
4.1 Any bid that does not include a response for ALL of the requested services on the Bid Offer Sheet
may be rejected.Award may be made without discussion with Bidders after bids are received.Bids should,
therefore,be submitted on the most favorable terms.
4.2 Schedule of Bid Events:
RFQt Release Date January 31,2020
Deadline for Questions February 4,2020 at 5:00 PM(Local Time)
Answers Posted February 6,2020
Response to RFQT Due February 11,2020 by 4:30 PM(Local Time)
4.3 Bidders shall submit the following items with their bid:
4.3.1 A completed and signed original RFQT Bid Offer Sheet;
4.3.2 A completed and signed original Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Part V, Attachment
B);
4.3.3 A completed Bidder's Contact Information Form(Part V,Attachment C);
4.3.4 A completed Reference Sheet(Part V,Attachment D);
4.3.5 A completed Bidder's Qualification Questionnaire(Part V,Attachment E)
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4.3.6 Submit a sample analysis report for each specified testing method,Attachment A,Section
5,
4.3.7 All items listed in Part II,Section 3.0,Bidder's Qualifications;
4.4 The submission of a bid by the bidder shall be considered evidence of compliance with these
requirements.Failure to submit the items listed herein may be grounds for rejection of a bid as non-
responsive.
5.0 METHOD OF AWARD
Bids will be evaluated based on the bidder who offers the "best value"
to the City.The following criteria will be considered to determine the best value:
5.1 Cost of goods and service.Maximum 30 points
5.2 Bidders past relationship with the City of Fort Worth.Maximum 20 points
5.3 Quality of goods or services offered.Maximum of 25 points
5.4 Bidders knowledge and expertise.Maximum of 25 points
6.0 RESERVATIONS
In order for the City to receive adequate coverage on its service needs, the City expressly reserves the
following rights:
6.1 to make multiple contract awards;
6.2 to accept or reject in whole or in part any or all bids received and to make an award on the basis of
individual item,combination of items,or overall bid,as it is deemed in the best interest of the City;
6.3 to consider and accept alternate bids,if specified in the RFQT,when most advantageous to the City;
6.4 to waive as an informality, minor deviations from specifications provided they do not affect
competition or result in functionally unacceptable goods or services;
6.5 to waive any minor informality in any bid or RFQT procedure(a minor informality is one that does not
affect the competitiveness of the Bidder);
6.6 to add additional terms or modify existing terms in the RFQT by addendum prior to the bid opening
date;
6.7 to reject the bid of a bidder who has previously failed to perform properly or complete on time
agreements of a similar nature;
6.8 to evaluate bids in relation to the performance record of Bidder with the City, another municipal
corporation or private corporations during the past two-year period.Such precautions are deemed to be
in the public interest inasmuch as Contractor's failure or inability to furnish items within the prescribed
time can create emergency situations and impose unnecessary hardship on both the City and the public
at large;
6.9 to reject a bid because of unbalanced unit prices;
6.10 to specify approximate quantities in the RFQT;
6.11 to extend the RFQT opening date and time;
6.12 to reissue an RFQT;and/or
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6.13 to procure any item by other means.
7.0 QUESTIONS
Questions,explanations or clarifications desired by a Bidder regarding any part of the bid must be
requested as detailed in Part II, Section 2.0.
Email questions to:FMSPurchasinsResponsesgfoi-tworthtexas.agov
Bidders must include the RFQT number,name of the bid and the name of the buyer in the subject
line.
Please note, if an e-mail confirming receipt of your e-mail is not received within i business day,
please contact City of Fort Worth Purchasing at 817-392-2462.
If by facsimile: (817)392-8440,Attention:Sarah Czechowicz and RFQT No.20-0061.
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PAIN-II
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1.0 REVIE`V OF DOCUMENTS
Bidders are expected to examine all documents that make up the Request for Quotes ("RFQT"). Bidders
shall promptly notify the City of any omission, ambiguity, inconsistency or error that they may discover
upon examination of the RFQT. The City assumes no responsibility for any errors or misrepresentations
that result from the use of incomplete RFQTs.
2.0 EXPLANATIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS
2.1 Any explanation, clarification, or interpretation desired by a Bidder regarding any part of the
RFQT must be requested in writing from the Purchasing Division or the Project Manager and must
be received as per the schedule established in Part I, Section 4. Interpretations, corrections, or
changes to the RFQT shall be communicated by addendum to all known prospective Bidders.
Communications made in any other manner are not binding upon the City and Bidders shall not
rely upon such communications, including oral explanations or instructions provided at any pre-
bid conference. Any oral communications stated by any department are considered unofficial and.
non-binding with regard to this RFQT.
2.2 Requests for explanations or clarifications may be emailed to the Project Manager or faxed to the
City's Purchasing Division as provided in Part I, Section 7. The communication must clearly
identify the Contractor's name and the RFQT number.
2.3 Unauthorized Communications: Bidders' contact regarding this RFQT with employees or
officials of the City other than the Purchasing Manager, the Minority and Women Business
Enterprise (M/WBE) Office, the Project Manager or as otherwise indicated in the RFQT is
prohibited and may result in disqualification from this procurement process. No officer,
employee, agent or representative of the Respondent shall have any contact or discussion,
verbal or written,with any members of the City Council,City staff or City's consultants,or
directly or indirectly through others,seek to influence any City Council member, City staff,
or City's consultants regarding any matters pertaining to this RFQT, except as herein
provided. Any violation of this prohibition may result in the Bidder being disqualified from the
procurement process.
3.0 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS
3.1 The following information must be submitted as part of the bid package and shall be supplied in
the following order:
3.1.1 Bidder's background, services provided and number of years in business, Attachment H,
Contractor Qualification Questionnaire.
3.1.2 Evidence that Bidder is duly licensed, qualified and capable to fulfill and abide by the
requirements listed herein with the bid. The bidder shall demonstrate its ability to secure
and perform the services within the delivery requirements specified herein.
3.1.3 In order to receive contract award consideration, the bidder shall maintain sufficient
resources to fulfill normal City of Fort Worth requirements.
3.1.4 Bidders shall provide a reference list of a minimum of three (3) current customers for
whom the bidder has recently supplied subject item(s) or performed same or similar work
over a recent twelve(12)month period.
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4.0 PREPARATION OF BIDS
4.1 Each Bidder must furnish all information required by the RFQT on the documents provided. Bids
submitted on other than the forms included in the RFQT may be considered non-responsive. Any
attempt to alter the wording in the RFQT is ineffective and will result in rejection of the Bid.
4.2 Taxes:Purchases of Goods or Services for City use are usually exempt from City, State, and most
Federal Taxes. Bids may not include exempted taxes. The successful Bidder should request a Tax
Exemption Certificate from the Purchasing Division. Under no circumstances shall the City be
liable to pay taxes for which the City has an exemption under any Contract.
4.3 Brand Name or Equal:If the RFQT indicates brand name or"equal"products are acceptable,the
Bidder may offer an "equal" product and must be prepared to demonstrate those features that
render it equal. Final determination of a product as"equal"remains with the City.
4.4 Delivery Time: Delivery time, if stated as a number of days, will be based on calendar days.
Time is of the essence in any City purchase. If the indicated date cannot be met or the date is not
indicated,the Bidder shall state its best delivery time.
4.5 Free on Board (FOB) Point: Freight Terms shall be FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and
Allowed. The Bidder should quote its lowest and best price,with the goods delivered to the place
specified,at the Bidder's expense and risk,and there tender delivery to the City. Bids offering any
other delivery terms are not acceptable and may be cause for rejection. See Part III, Sec. 9 for
further instructions.
4.6 Prices:
4.5.1 Bids shall be firm priced offers unless otherwise specified.
4.5.2 Pricing shall be entered on the Bid Offer Sheet in ink.
4.5.3 Totals shall be entered in the"Total Price"column of the Bid Offer Sheet.
4.5.4 In the event of a discrepancy between unit price and extended price,the unit price shall
govern.
4.5.5 Prices shall be offered in the Dollars of the United States of America (or decimal
fractions thereof).
4.6 Signature: The Bidder must sign each document in the RFQT requiring a signature. Any change
made to the Bid must be initialed by the Bidder.
4.7 Bid Security:If a bid security is required for this purchase,the requirement will be reflected in the
"Specification"section of the bid package.
4.7.1 The bid security shall be in an amount of 5% of the amount bid. Cashier's check or an
acceptable surety bond in the amount indicated in the Notice to Bidders must be submitted at the
time the bid is submitted, and is subject to forfeiture in the event the successful bidder fails to
execute the contract documents within 10 calendar days after the contract has been awarded.
4.7.2 To be an acceptable surety on the bond:
4.7.2.1 The name of the surety shall be included on the current Department of the
Treasury's Listing of Approved Sureties(Department Circular 570);or
4.7.2.2 The surety must have capital and surplus equal 10 times the amount of the bond.
The surety must be licensed to do business in the state of Texas.
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4.8 Alternate Bids:Bidders may offer an"equal"product as an alternate bid.Final"approved equal"
determination remains with the City.
4.9 Proprietary Information:
4.9.1 All material submitted to the City becomes public property and is subject to the Texas
Open Records Act upon receipt.(See Part IV,Sec.3.0)
4.9.2 If a Bidder does not desire proprietary information in the bid to be disclosed, each page
must be identified and marked proprietary at time of submittal. The City will, to the extent
allowed by law, endeavor to protect such information from disclosure. The final decision as to
information that must be disclosed lies with the Texas Attorney General.
4.9.3 Failure to identify proprietary information will result in all unmarked sections being
deemed non-proprietary and available upon public request.
4.10 Bid Preparation Costs: All costs associated with preparing a Bid in response to the RFQT shall
be borne by the Bidder.
4.11 Payments: All payment terms shall be "Net 30 Days" unless otherwise specified in the bid
document.
4.11.1 Successful bidders are encouraged to register for direct deposit payments prior to
providing goods and/or services using the forms posted on the City's website at
hqp://www.foitworthaov.or!z/lpurchasing,click on"Automated Clearing House Setup".
5.0 SUBMISSION OF BIDS
Bid document: Unless otherwise specified, Bidders are required to submit a signed executed original and
one scanned copy contained on a flash drive.Bids must be submitted in an opaque sealed envelope with the
bid number written on the outside of the envelope.
5.1 Documents required with Bid:The following documents must be submitted with each Bid:
5.1.1 The completed and signed Bid Offer Sheet RFQT;
5.1.2 A totaled Bid Offer Sheet; and
5.1.3 Any other document included in the RFQT requiring completion or execution by the
Bidder.
5.2 Addenda: Receipt of any Addenda must be acknowledged by signing and returning the
Addendum with the Bid.
5.3 Receipt of Bids:Bids must be received in the Purchasing Division prior to the Due Date and Time
set forth in Part I, Section 4. The Bid must be received by the Purchasing Division and time-
stamped before deadline to be considered. All Bids received after the Due Date and Time are
considered late, will not be opened or considered and will be returned to the Bidder. The time
stamp clock on the receptionist's desk in the Purchasing Division is the time of record. It is the
sole responsibility of the Bidder to ensure timely delivery of the Bid to the Purchasing Division.
The City will not be responsible for failure of service on the part of the U.S.Postal Office,courier
companies or any other form of delivery service chosen by the Bidder or City's mail room. Bids
delivered to a City location other than the Purchasing Division will not be considered.
6.0 MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS
6.1 Modification of Bids:Bidders may modify their bid if it is withdrawn and resubmitted prior to the
Due Date.
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6.2 Withdrawal of Bids: Bids may be withdrawn by submitting a written request to the Purchasing
Manager at any time prior to the Due Date. Electronic submission of a notice to withdraw a bid is
acceptable so long as the request is signed by the Bidder's duly authorized representative.Proof of
same may be required by the Purchasing Manager prior to a withdrawal being permitted. A
receipt of the withdrawal must be signed by the Bidder.
6.3 No bids may be withdrawn after the Due Date without a showing of good cause or unless there is a
material error in the bid.
7.0 OMIT
8.0 EVALUATION FACTORS OF BID AND AWARD
8.1 Evaluation: Bidders may furnish pricing for all or any portion of the RFQT (unless otherwise
specified). However, the City may evaluate and award a contract for any item or group of items
shown on the RFQT, or any combination deemed most advantageous to the City. Bids that
specify an"all or none"award may be considered if a single award is advantageous.
8.2 Correction of Errors: Prices bid shall be used for bid analysis and for Agreement pricing. In
cases of errors in extensions or totals,the unit prices offered will govern.Math errors in bids may
be corrected by the City and the Bidder will be informed of said corrections.
8.5 Responsible/Responsive Bidder:
8.5.1 A responsive bidder is defined to be one who submits a complete bid packet within the
stated time deadline and in accordance with the bid specification.
8.5.2 A responsible bidder is defined to be one who demonstrates via responses to the selection
criteria his/her ability to successfully deliver the supplies,equipment,or services being procured.
8.6 Award.A contract,hereinafter called the"Agreement",shall be awarded to the bidder(s)with the
lowest price bid and which are otherwise qualified and competent, unless the City exercises its
rights not to award a contract.
9.0 POST-BID DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM BIDDERS
9.1 Certificates of Insurance: When insurance is required, the successful Bidder must provide
Certificates of Insurance in the amounts and for the coverages required as stated in Part III and
Part V of this RFQT.
9.2 Payment and/or Performance Bonds:When Payment and/or Performance Bonds are required as
per Texas Government Code Chapter 2253, et seq., as amended, the successful Bidder must
provide the bonds, in the amounts and on the conditions required, within 14 calendar days after
notification of award, or as otherwise required by the RFQT. A Payment Bond is required for a
contract greater than $50,000 and a Performance Bond is required for a contract greater than.
$100,000.
9.3 Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)Documents: If an MBE goal has been established for the
bid, the applicable documents must be submitted by all bidders wishing to continue in the bid
evaluation process within two (2) City business days after the bid opening date, exclusive of the
bid opening date,to the City location specified in the bid. Bidders shall obtain a receipt from the
appropriate department as evidence that the City received the documentation.
9.4 Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295: If the Purchase Agreement must be approved by
the City Council before execution,the successful bidder is required to complete the Certificate of
Interested Parties Form 1295 and submit the form to the Purchasing contact listed in the RFQT
before the purchase/contract will be presented to the City Council. The form may be completed at
https://www.ethics.state.tx.US/whatsnew/elf info forml295.htm.
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10.0 PROTEST PROCEDURE
10.1 Contractors who respond to Request for Quotes have the right to protest the RFQT process or the
bid award if they believe that there has been any impropriety or unfair criteria in the process.
10.2 The Contractor must submit any protest in writing to the Purchasing Manager within 14 days after
the Contractor knows,or should have known,of the facts giving rise to a protest.
10.3 The Purchasing Manager, or designee, is authorized to take action to attempt to resolve a protest
concerning a purchasing action through informal discussions, mail, and email or in-person
meetings with the protesting party.
10.4 After said discussions or meetings, the Purchasing Manager or designee will issue a decision in
writing, state the reasons for the action taken and inform the protesting Contractor of the right to
review by a panel made up of City staff.
10.5 A protest review panel will consist of an Assistant City Attorney,a representative of the operating
department and any other appropriate personnel or employees of the operating department,and the
Purchasing Manager.
10.6 If the panel is unable to resolve the protest, or if the panel makes a decision with which the
Contractor does not agree,the protesting Contractor will be informed of its right, as a member of
the general public,to attend any meeting of the City Council and make known his/her concerns.
10.6.1 Contractors wishing to speak before the City Council should review the rules for
registering to appear before City Council located at:
httg://fortwoi-thtexas aoy/ci secretary/info/default.aspx?id=2914 on the City's website.
11.0 THE AGREEMENT
The Agreement shall consist of the RFQT and its attachments, Contractor's Response to the RFQT and
such other parts and attachments as are specified in the Agreement. The Agreement is intended by the
parties as a final expression of their agreement and is intended also as a complete and exclusive statement:
of the terms of their understanding as to the scope of work.No course of prior dealings between the parties
and no usage of trade shall be relevant to supplement or explain any term used in the Agreement.
Acceptance of or acquiescence in a course of performance under the Agreement shall not be relevant to
determine the meaning of the Agreement even though the accepting or acquiescing party has knowledge of
the performance and opportunity for objection.In the event of a conflict between the contract documents,
the order of precedence shall be the RFQT, including its attachments, and then the Contractor's response.
See Part VI for the Agreement document.
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12.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
Contract administration will be performed by the City Department on whose behalf the RFQT was issued.
In the event the Contractor fails to perform according to the terms of the agreement, the Department head
or his/her designee will notify the Contractor, in writing, of its failures. A meeting may be arranged to
discuss the Contractor's deficiencies. The process to cure or resolve disputes found in Part IV,Paragraph
19 shall govern.
13.0 COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
13.1 Should other governmental entities decide to participate in this contract, bidder, shall indicate in
their proposals whether they agree that all terms,conditions,specification,and pricing would apply.
13.2 If the successful bidder agrees to extend the resulting contract to other governmental entities, the
following shall apply: Governmental entities within utilizing Contracts with the City of Fort Worth
shall be eligible,but not obligated,to purchase material/services under this contract(s)awarded as a
result of this RFQT. All purchases by governmental entities other than the City of Fort Worth shall
be billed directly to that governmental entity and paid by that governmental entity. The City of Fort
Worth shall not be responsible for another governmental entity's debts. Each governmental entity
shall order its own material/services as needed
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PART-III
SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.0 CHANGE IN COMPANY NAME OR OWNERSHIP
The Contractor shall notify the City's Purchasing Manager, in writing, of a company name, ownership, or
address change for the purpose of maintaining updated City records. The president of the company or
authorized official must sign the letter.A letter indicating changes in a company name or ownership must
be accompanied with supporting legal documentation such as an updated W-9, documents filed with the
state indicating such change,copy of the board of director's resolution approving the action,or an executed
merger or acquisition agreement.Failure to do so may adversely impact future invoice payments.
2.0 INVOICING REQUIREMENTS
2.1 All invoices should be submitted directly to the contracting Department. It is the responsibility of
the Contractor to obtain the name and contact information of the Department's project manager to
whom invoices shall be submitted.
2.2 A properly prepared invoice shall be typewritten or computer printed and shall include the
Contractor's name, phone number/email address, federal tax identification number, RFQT
number, invoice number, address, date, service or item description, unit price, extended cost, and
City issued purchase order number. Incomplete or inaccurate invoices may result in delayed
payments,as they shall be returned to the Contractor for correction and re-submittal.
2.3 Under no circumstances will the City be responsible for goods or services provided without an
Agreement signed by an authorized city representative.
3.0 UNIT PRICE ADJUSTMENT
3.1 The unit prices may be adjusted for increases or decreases in Contractor's cost during a renewal
period but not before the effective date of a renewal and only upon written request from the
Contractor.
3.2 The Contractor must submit its price adjustment request, in writing, at least 60 days before the
renewal effective period. The Contractor shall provide written proof of cost increases with price
adjustment request.
3.3 If the City does not accept the proposed rate increase, the City reserves the right to adjust the rate
request, or reject the rate request in its entirety and allow the contract to expire at the end of the
contract term.
3.4 Prices bid or adjusted with a renewal, shall remain firm for each correlative term of the
Agreement.
3.5 Upon expiration of the Agreement term,the successful bidder,agrees to hold over under the terms
and conditions of this Agreement for a reasonable period of time to allow the city to re-bid an
agreement, not to exceed ninety (90) days. Contractor will be reimbursed for this service at the
prior agreement rate(s). Contractor shall remain obligated to the City under all clauses of this
Agreement that expressly or by their nature extends beyond and survives the expiration or
termination of this Agreement.
3.6 Goods and/or services shall not be suspended by the Contractor without a 30 day prior written
notice to the City.
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4.0 QUANTITIES
The quantities listed on the Bid Offer Sheet are estimates and do not indicate intent to purchase a certain
amount or any amount. The City of Fort Worth is obligated to pay for only those materials and services
actually ordered by an authorized City employee and then received as required and accepted by the City.
5.0 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Insurance requirements are found in Part V,Attachment H.
A valid certificate of insurance shall be provided with the signed Agreement. Failure to provide such
information within five(5)calendar days thereof may be grounds for termination of the Agreement.
Policies shall have no exclusions by endorsements which nullify the required lines of coverage, nor
decrease the limits of said coverage unless such endorsements are approved by the City. In the event a
contract has been bid or executed and the exclusions are determined to be unacceptable or the City desires
additional insurance coverage, and the City desires the Contractor to obtain such coverage, the contract
price shall be adjusted by the cost of the premium for such additional coverage plus 10%.
6.0 COMPLAINTS
Complaints processed through the City Purchasing Division are to be corrected within fourteen(14)days of
formal notice of complaint. Written response to the Purchasing Division is required. Failure to properly
resolve complaints within the fourteen (14) calendar day time period may result in the cancellation of the
applicable line item(s)in the price agreement.
7.0 SUBCONTRACTING
Subcontracting of the work under this Agreement will be not be allowed.
8.0 DELIVERY
8.1 Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination and all other delivery charges shall be included in the unit
price. The person placing the order will provide delivery and billing information. No additional
charges for expenses,freight,mileage,time,or similar items will be accepted or paid by the City.
8.2 There may be instances when the Contractor may be asked to accelerate delivery of an order or
services due to extenuating or emergency circumstances. When this occurs,the Contractor will be
expected to provide this service at no additional cost.
8.3 In the event the Contractor is unable to meet the original delivery date(s), the City must be
contacted immediately, but prior to the due date, and seek an extension of delivery time. Failure
to comply with the delivery terms may be grounds for canceling order(s)or services, or the entire
Agreement.
8.4 Delivery tickets must include the City's PeopleSoft Contract Number and the ordering
department's Purchase Order Number.
8.5 Delivered items that are determined to be defective or not meeting bid specifications shall be
picked up and replaced by the Contractor, or the Contractor's designee, at no cost to the City. If
the item (s) are not picked up within one (1) week after notification, the item shall become a
donation to the City for disposition.
8.6 Material Safety Data Sheets(if applicable)
8.6.1 A Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS) for each toxic or hazardous substance or mixture
containing such substance,pursuant to Revised Statutes Annotated(RSA)Chapter 277-A(277-A),
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shall accompany each delivery. Delivery of toxic or hazardous substance or mixtures containing
such substance without MSDS sheets shall not be accepted. Delivered containers shall be properly
labeled pursuant to RSA 277-A.
8.6.2 Failure to submit the required MSDS sheets and/or label each container in accordance
with RSA 277-A,shall place the Contractor in non-compliance and shall result in civil or criminal
penalties. The Contractor furnishing substances or mixtures subject to RSA 277-A, is responsible
for adhering to and being in compliance with this law. Failure to comply with RSA 277-A, shall
result in the cancellation of an order.
9.0 WARRANTIES
9.1 The Contractor shall provide a warranty to include at a minimum,but not limited to the following:
9.1.1 In addition to any other warranties in this contract,the Contractor warrants that all work
and products supplied under this agreement conforms to the agreement requirements and is free
from any defect in workmanship, equipment, material, or design furnished by the Contractor or
any supplier at any tier.
9.1.2 Contractor agrees to repair or replace promptly,on a one-for-one basis without additional
cost to the City of Fort Worth,any and all defective work and products.The City defines "prompt"
repair or replacement to be within twenty- four (24) hours after notification by authorized City
personnel.
9.1.3 This warranty shall continue for a period of 90 days from date of acceptance of products
and work by the City.
9.1.4 The Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor's expense any non-conforming or
defective products or work. In addition, the Contractor shall remedy at Contractor's expense any
damage to real or personal property owned by the City of Fort Worth, when that damage is the
result of a defect of products furnished.
9.1.5 The Contractor's warranty with respect to products repaired or replaced will run for 90
days from date of installation and acceptance of such by the City.
9.1.6 The City of Fort Worth shall notify the Contractor, within a reasonable time after the
discovery of any failure,defect,or damage.
9.1.7 If the Contractor fails to remedy any failure, defect,or damage within a reasonable time
after receipt of notice,the City of Fort Worth shall have the right to replace, repair, or otherwise
remedy the failure,defect,or damage at the Contractor's expense.
9.1.8 This warranty shall not include failures attributable to accident,fire,or negligence on the
part of City personnel.
9.2 With respect to all warranties, expressed or implied, from manufacturers, or suppliers for work
performed and materials furnished under this contract,the Contractor shall:
9.2.1 Obtain all warranties that would be obtained in normal commercial practice;
9.2.2 Enforce all warranties for the benefit of the City of Fort Worth.
10.0 PRICE WARRANTY
10.1 The price to be paid by City shall be that contained in Contractor's proposals which Contractor
warrants to be no higher than Contractor's current prices on orders by others for products and
services of the kind and specification covered by this agreement for similar quantities under
like conditions and methods of purchase. In the event Contractor breaches this warranty, the
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prices of the items shall be reduced to the prices contained in Contractor's proposals, or in
the alternative upon Contractor's option, Contractor shall have the right to cancel this contract
without any liability to Contractor for breach or for Contractor's actual expense. Such remedies
are in addition to and not in lieu of any other remedies which Contractor may have in law or
equity.
10.2 Contractor warrants that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or
secure this contract upon an agreement or understanding for commission, percentage, brokerage
or contingent fee, excepting employees of an established commercial or selling agency that is
maintained by Contractor for the purpose of securing business. For breach or violation of this
warranty, City shall have the right, in addition to any other right or rights arising pursuant to said
purchase(s), to cancel this contract without liability and to deduct from the contract price such
commission percentage, brokerage or contingent fee, or otherwise to recover the full amount
thereof.
11.0 PROD) 1 .TWARRANTY
Contractor shall not limit or exclude any express or implied warranties and any attempt to do so shall
render this contract voidable at the option of Contractor. Contractor warrants that the goods furnished will
conform to City's specifications, drawings and descriptions listed in the proposal invitation, and the
sample(s) furnished by Contractor, if any. In the event of a conflict between City's specifications,
drawings,and descriptions,City's specifications shall govern.
12.0 SAFETY WARRANTY
Contractor warrants that the product sold or services provided to City shall conform to the standards
promulgated by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of
1970, as amended. In the event the product or services do not conform to OSHA standards, City may
return the product for correction or replacement at Contractor's expense or City may terminate the contract.
In the event Contractor fails to make appropriate correction within a reasonable time, any correction made
by City will be at Contractor's expense.Where no correction is or can be made, Contractor shall refund all
monies received for such goods or services within thirty (30) days after request is made by City in
writing and received by Contractor. Notice is considered to have been received upon hand delivery, or
otherwise in accordance with the Notice provisions of this contract. Failure to make such refund shall
constitute breach and cause this contract to terminate immediately.
13.0 WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
13.1 If applicable to the services being provided, the CONTRACTOR warrants that all
Deliverables, or any part thereof, furnished hereunder, including but not limited to: programs,
documentation, software, analyses, applications, methods,ways, and processes (in this Section each
individually referred to as a "Deliverable" and collectively as the "Deliverables,")do not infringe
upon or violate any patent,copyrights,trademarks, service marks,trade secrets, or any intellectual
property rights or other third party proprietary rights, in the performance of services under this
Agreement.
13.2 If applicable to the services being provided,CONTRACTOR shall be liable and responsible
for any and all claims made against the City for infringement of any patent, copyright, trademark.,
service mark, trade secret, or other intellectual property rights by the use of or supplying of any
Deliverable(s)in the course of performance or completion of,or in any way connected with providing
the services,or the City's continued use of the Deliverable(s)hereunder.
13.3 If applicable to the services being provided, CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, defend,
settle, or pay, at its own cost and expense,including the payment of attorney's fees, any claim or
action against the City for infringement of any patent, copyright, trademark, service mark, trade
secret, or other intellectual property right arising from City's use of the Deliverable(s), or any part
thereof, in accordance with this Agreement, it being understood that this agreement to indemnify,
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defend, settle or pay shall not apply if the City modifies or misuses the Deliverable(s). So long as
CONTRACTOR bears the cost and expense of payment for claims or actions against the City
pursuant to this section 8, CONTRACTOR shall have the right to conduct the defense of any
such claim or action and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and to settle or
compromise any such claim; however, City shall have the right to fully participate in any and all
such settlement, negotiations, or lawsuit as necessary to protect the City's interest, and City
agrees to cooperate with CONTRACTOR in doing so. In the event City, for whatever reason,
assumes the responsibility for payment of costs and expenses for any claim or action brought against
the City for infringement arising under this Agreement,the City shall have the sole right to conduct
the defense of any such claim or action and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and
to settle or compromise any such claim; however, CONTRACTOR shall fully participate and
cooperate with the City in defense of such claim or action. City agrees to give CONTRACTOR
timely written notice of any such claim or action,with copies of all papers City may receive relating
thereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City's assumption of payment of costs or expenses shall
not eliminate CONTRACTOR's duty to indemnify the City under this Agreement. If the
Deliverable(s),or any part thereof,is held to infringe and the use thereof is enjoined or restrained or-,
if as a result of a settlement or compromise, such use is materially adversely restricted,
CONTRACTOR shall,at its own expense and as City's sole remedy, either: (a)procure for City the
right to continue to use the Deliverable(s); or (b) modify the Deliverable(s) to make them/it non-
infringing,provided that such modification does not materially adversely affect City's authorized use
of the Deliverable(s); or (c) replace the Deliverable(s) with equally suitable, compatible, and
functionally equivalent non-infringing Deliverable(s) at no additional charge to City; or (d) if none
of the foregoing alternatives is reasonably available to CONTRACTOR, terminate this Agreement,
and refund all amounts paid to CONTRACTOR by the City, subsequent to which termination City
may seek any and all remedies available to City under law.
14.0 SAFETY
The Contractor shall be responsible for creating and maintaining its own safety plan meeting all federal,
state,county or city laws,ordinances and regulations.
15.0 HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
The Contractor is required to notify the City immediately of Contractor's discovery of any hazardous
conditions during performance of the services. City may suspend contractor's work for such reasonable
time as is necessary to evaluate the possible hazardous conditions and to develop a plan for managing
same.Contractor and City may negotiate a change order,if necessary,for Contractor to continue its work if
the original conditions have materially changed due to the discovery of hazardous conditions.
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PART-IV
CITY OF PORT WORTH
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.0 DEEINITION OE CITY
The City of Fort Worth, its officers, agents, servants, authorized employees, contractors and
subcontractors who act on behalf of various City departments,bodies or agencies.
2.0 DFEINITION OE CONTRACTOR
The consultant, service provider(s), supplier, or other provider of goods and/or services, its officers,
agents, servants, employees, contractors and subcontractors who act on behalf of the entity which is
engaged in a contract with the City.
3.0 PIiBLIC INFORMATION
Any information submitted to the City of Fort Worth may be requested by a member of the public under
the Texas Public Information Act. If the City receives a request for a Contractor's proprietary
information, the Contractor listed in the request will be notified and given an opportunity to make
arguments to the Texas Attorney General's Office(the"AG")regarding reasons the Contractor believes
that its information may not lawfully be released. If Contractor does not make arguments or the AG
rejects the arguments Contractor makes, Contractor's information will be released without penalty to the
City.
4.0 PROHTBITION AGAINST PERSONAL TNTEREST IN CONTRACTS
No officer or employee of City shall have a financial interest,direct or indirect,in any contract with City
or be financially interested, directly or indirectly, in the sale to City of any land,materials,supplies or
services, except on behalf of City as an officer or employee. Any willful violation of this section shall
constitute malfeasance in office, and any officer or employee found guilty thereof shall thereby forfeit
his office or position. Any violation of this section with the knowledge, expressed or implied, of the
person or corporation contracting with the City Council shall render the contract invalid by the City
Manager or the City Council. (Chapter XXVII,Section 16,City of Fort Worth Charter)
5.0 ORDERS
5.1 No employees of the City or its officers, agents, servants, contractors or subcontractors who
act on behalf of various City departments, bodies or agencies are authorized to place orders for
goods and/or services without providing approved contract numbers, purchase order numbers, or release
numbers issued by the City.The only exceptions are Purchasing Card orders and emergencies pursuant to
Texas Local Government Code Section 252.022(a)(1), (2), or (3). In the case of emergencies, the
City's Purchasing Division will place such orders.
5.2 Acceptance of an order and delivery on the part of the Contractor without an approved contract
number, purchase order number, or release number issued by the City may result in rejection of
delivery,return of goods at the Contractor's cost and/or non-payment.
6.0 CONTRACTOR TO PACKAGE GOODS
If applicable to the scope of work, Contractor will package goods in accordance with good commercial
practice. Each shipping container, shall be clearly and permanently marked as follows: (a) Contractor's
name and address: (b) Consignee's name, address and purchase order or purchase change order number;
(c) Container number and total number of containers, e.g., box 1 of 4 boxes; and (d) Number of the
container bearing the packing slip. Contractor shall bear the cost of packaging unless otherwise provided.
Goods shall be suitably packed to secure lowest transportation costs and to conform to requirements of
common carriers and any applicable specifications.City's count or weight shall be final and conclusive on
shipments not accompanied by packing lists.
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7.0 SIIIPIITENT UNDER R ,S .RVATION PROIIII3UED
Contractor is not authorized to ship the goods under reservation, and no tender of a bill of lading will
operate as a tender of goods.
8.0 TITLE AND RISK OE LQSS
If applicable to the scope of work,the title and risk of loss of the goods shall not pass to City until City
actually receives and takes possession of the goods at the point or points of delivery after inspection and
acceptance of the goods.
9.0 PLACE OF DELIVER
If applicable to the scope of work,the place of delivery shall be set forth in the "Ship to" block of the
purchase order, purchase change order,or release order.
10.0 RIGHT OF INSPECTION
If applicable to the scope of work, City shall have the right to inspect the goods upon delivery before
accepting them. Contractor shall be responsible for all charges for the return to Contractor of any goods
rejected as being nonconforming under the specifications.
11.0 SOFTWARE LICENSE TO CONTRACTOR
If this purchase is for the license of software products and/or services, and unless otherwise agreed,
Contractor hereby grants to City, a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, nontransferable, royalty free
license to use the software. This software is"proprietary"to Contractor, and is licensed and provided to
the City for its sole use for purposes under this Agreement and any attached work orders or invoices.
The City may not use or share this software without permission of the Contractor; however City may
make copies of the software expressly for backup purposes.
12.0 OWNERSI1IP OF WORK PRODUCT
If applicable to the scope of work, Contractor agrees that City shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all
reports, work papers, procedures, guides, and documentation, created, published, displayed, and/or
produced in conjunction with the services provided under this Agreement (collectively, "Work Product").
Further, City shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret and
other proprietary rights in and to the Work Product. Ownership of the Work Product shall inure to the
benefit of City from the date of conception, creation or fixation of the Work Product in a tangible medium
of expression(whichever occurs first). Each copyrightable aspect of the Work Product shall be considered
a"work-made-for-hire"within the meaning of the Copyright Act of 1976,as amended.If and to the extent
such Work Product,or any part thereof,is not considered a"work-made-for-hire"within the meaning of the
Copyright Act of 1976, as amended, Contractor hereby expressly assigns to City all exclusive right, title
and interest in and to the Work Product, and all copies thereof, and in and to the copyright, patent,
trademark, trade secret, and all other proprietary rights therein, that City may have or obtain, without
further consideration,free from any claim, lien for balance due,or rights of retention thereto on the part of
City. Contractor for itself and on behalf of its contractors hereby waives any property interest in such Work
Product.
13.0 NETWORK ACCESS
The City owns and operates a computing environment and network (collectively the "Network"). If
Contractor requires access, whether onsite or remote, to the City's network to provide services hereunder,
and the Contractor is required to utilize the Internet, Intranet, email, City database, or other network
application, Contractor shall separately execute the City's Network Access Agreement prior to providing
such services.A copy of the City's standard Network Access Agreement can be provided upon request.
14.0 LAWS,REGULATIONS,AND ORDINANCES
The Contractor shall be responsible for meeting all Federal: laws, ordinances and regulations; State: laws,
ordinance and regulations; County: laws, ordinances and regulations; and City: laws, ordinances, and
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regulations for safety of people,environment,and property. This includes,but is not limited to,all Federal,
State,County, and City Agencies,Administrations and Commissions such as the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality(TCEQ). In the event any law, regulation or ordinance becomes effective after the
start of this Agreement,the Contractor is required to comply with new policy.Any mandates requiring the
City to comply with new guidelines will also require the Contractor to comply.
15.0 IMMIGRATION NATIONALITY ACT
Contractor shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who perform work under
this Agreement, including completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Upon request
by City, Contractor shall provide City with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation
for each employee who performs work under this Agreement. Contractor shall adhere to all Federal and
State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no services will be performed by
any Contractor employee who is not legally eligY HARMLESS ible
to perform such services. CONTRACTOR SHALL
INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES,LIABILITIES,OR
LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY CONTRACTOR,CONTRACTOR'S
EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to
Contractor,shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision by
Contractor.
16.0 HEALTH,SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENT'S
Services,products,materials,and supplies provided by the Contractor must meet or exceed all applicable
health,safety, and the environmental laws,requirements, and standards.In addition, Contractor agrees to
obtain and pay, at its own expense, for all licenses, permits, certificates, and inspections necessary to
provide the products or to perform the services hereunder. Contractor shall indemnify City from any
penalties or liabilities due to violations of this provision. City shall have the right to immediately
terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision by Contractor.
17.0 RIGHT TO AUDIT
Contractor agrees that the City, or City's authorized representative, shall, until the expiration of three
(3) years after final payment under this contract, and at no additional cost to City, have access to and
the right to examine and copy any directly pertinent books, computer disks, digital files, documents,
papers and records of the Contractor involving transactions relating to this contract, including any and all
records maintained pursuant to Section 31 of this Agreement. Contractor agrees that the City shall have
access, during normal working hours, to all necessary Contractor facilities, and shall be provided
adequate and appropriate workspace, in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this
section. City shall pay Contractor for reasonable costs of any copying in accordance with the standards
set forth in the Texas Administrative Code. The City shall give Contractor reasonable advance written
notice of intended audits, but no less than ten (10)business days.
18.0 DISABILITY
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Contractor
warrants that it and any and all of its subcontractors will not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of
disability in the provision of services to general public,nor in the availability,terms and/or conditions of
employment for applicants for employment with,or employees of Contractor or any of its subcontractors.
Contractor warrants it will fully comply with ADA's provisions and any other applicable federal,state and
local laws concerning disability and will defend, indemnify and hold City harmless against any claims or
allegations asserted by third parties or subcontractors against City arising out of Contractor's and/or its
subcontractor's alleged failure to comply with the above-referenced laws concerning disability
discrimination in the performance of this agreement.
19.0 TIME TO CURE/DISPUTE RESOLUTION
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19.1 If either City or Contractor has a claim, dispute, or other matter in question for breach of duty,
obligations, services rendered or any warranty that arises under this Agreement, the parties shall first
provide a reasonable time to cure and then attempt to resolve the matter through this dispute resolution
process. The disputing party shall notify the other party in writing as soon as practicable after discovering
the claim, dispute, or breach. The notice shall state the nature of the dispute and list the parry's specific
reasons for such dispute. Within ten(10) business days of receipt of the notice, both parties shall make a
good faith effort, either through email, mail, phone conference, in person meetings, or other reasonable
means to cure, resolve any claim, dispute, breach or other matter in question that may arise out of, or in
connection with this Agreement.If the parties fail to cure or resolve the dispute within sixty(60) days of
the date of receipt of the notice of the dispute, then the parties may submit the matter to non-binding
mediation upon written consent of authorized representatives of both parties in accordance with the
Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association or other applicable rules governing
mediation then in effect.If the parties cannot resolve the dispute through mediation,then either party shall
have the right to exercise any and all remedies available under law regarding the dispute.
19.2 A written notice to cure may be prepared giving the Contractor 14 calendar days to cure any
deficiency.
19.3 In the event the Contractor continues with unsatisfactory performance,the department will promptly
notify the appropriate Department Head who may take appropriate action to cure the performance
problem(s).
19.4 All costs to cure incurred by the City shall be paid by Contractor within 30 days of Contractor's receipt of
notice of same.
19.5 The Contractor will be paid only those sums due and owing under the agreement for services
satisfactorily rendered, subject to offset for damages and other amounts which are, or which may
become,due and owing to the City.
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PART-V
ATTACHMENTS
A-I
(Behind this cover sheet are Attachments A-n
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ATTACHMENT A
SPECIFICATIONS FOR DIGESTER GAS ANALYSIS
1.0 Intent-The intent of these specifications is to describe the minimum requirements
and laboratory analytical methods of an annual agreement to provide analytical
testing of digester gases for the City of Fort Worth("the City").Analysis will be used
to help determine the quality of the gas produced and any contamination affecting
future upgrade considerations.
2.0 Scope
2.1 The City of Fort Worth Water and Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility
seeks bids from qualified Contractors to bid on services for testing digester
gas on a quarterly basis.
2.2 The testing price shall include all associated costs,surcharges, delivery,
shipping,handling, demurrage, and fuel charges no other charges will be
accepted by the City,unless otherwise,notated in the agreement or approved.
It is understood items containing hazardous chemicals will have a hazmat
shipping fee. No additional charges will be accepted or paid by the City. The
City of Fort Worth also reserves the right to order and be charged in the
methodthat is most advantageous for the City.
2.3 Following the award,additional items of the same general category that could
have been encompassed in the award of this Agreement, and that are not
already on the Agreement,may be added.
2.4 Contractor shall coordinate all work with the City's Water Department.
2.5 Contractor shall comply with all federal and Texas laws and licensure
requirements.
2.6 Contractor shall be able to provide proof of all applicable licenses and
certifications for services described herein.
2.7 The City will ship all testing samples via priority shipping to the selected
Vendor.
3.0 Testing Requirements
3.1 No equivalent or substitution permitted. Service provider must adhere to
Quality Control measures as defined for each methods parameters. This shall
apply to all methods listed in Section 3.0.
3.2 Test materials shall be properly packaged and labeled.
3.3 The test materials shall be of the requested matrices and appropriate for
analyses specified.
3.4 Testing method TO-15 for Volatile Organic compounds.
3.4.1 Testing method TO-15 for Volatile Organic compounds.List of
volatile organic compounds to test is shown below.
3.4.2 A calibration curve shall be required for all compounds listed below.
Concentration shall be reported in ppbv.
3.4.3 The reporting limits shall be listed by each compound.
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Constituent Reporting
Level, ppbv
ChlorodiFluoromethane(Freon22) (75-45-6) 0.50
Propene (115-07-1) 1.00
DiChlorodiFluoromethane(Freonl2) (75-71-8) 0.50
Chloromethane (74-87-3) 0.50
1,2-DiC1-1,1,2,2-TetraFlethane(Freon114) (76-14-2) 0.50
Vinyl Chloride (75-01-4) 0.50
Methanol (67-56-1) 5.00
1,3-Butadiene (106-99-0) 0.50
Bromomethane (74-83-9) 0.50
Chloroethane (75-00-3) 0.50
DiChloroFluoromethane(Freon2l) (75-43-4) 0.50
Ethanol (64-17-5) 2.00
Vinyl Bromide (593-60-2) 0.50
Acetone (67-64-1) 2.00
TriChloroFluoromethane(Freonl1) (75-69-4) 0.50
Isopropyl Alcohol (67-63-0) 2.00
Acrylonitrile (107-13-1) 1.00
1,1-DiChloroethene (75-35-4) 0.50
Methylene Chloride (75-09-2) 1.00
Allyl Chloride(3-Clpro ene) (107-05-1) 0.50
Carbon Disulfide (75-15-0) 0.50
1,1,2-TriCl-1,2,2-TriFlethane(Freon 113) (76-13-1) 0.50
trans-1,2-DiChloroethene (156-60-5) 0.50
1,1-DiChloroethane (75-34-3) 0.50
Methyl tert-butyl ether(MTBE) (1634-04-4) 0.50
Vinyl Acetate (108-05-4) 1.00
2-Butanone (MEK) (78-93-3) 1.00
cis-1,2-DiChloroethene (156-59-2) 0.50
Hexane (110-54-3) 0.50
Chloroform (67-66-3) 0.50
Ethyl Acetate (141-78-6) 0.50
Tetrahydrofuran(109-99-9) 0.50
1,2-DiChloroethane (107-06-2) 0.50
1,1,1-TriChloroethane (71-55-6) 0.50
Benzene (71-43-2) 0.50
Carbon Tetrachloride (56-23-5) 0.50
Cyclohexane (110-82-7) 0.50
1,2-DiChloro ropane (78-87-5) 0.50
Bromo-di-Chloromethane (75-27-4) 0.50
1,4-Dioxane (123-91-1) 0.50
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TriChloroethene (79-01-6) 0.50
2,2,4-Trimethyl entane (540-84-1) 0.50
He tane (142-82-5) 0.50
cis-1,3-DiChloro ro ene (10061-01-5) 0.50
4-Methyl-2-Pentanone (MiBK) (108-10-1) 0.50
trans-l,3-DiChloro ro ene (10061-02-6) 0.50
1,1,2-TriChloroethene (79-00-5) 0.50
Toluene (108-88-3) 0.50
2-Hexanone (591-78-6) 0.50
DibromoChloromethane (124-48-1) 0.50
1,2-Dibromoethane (106-93-4) 0.50
TetraChloroethene (127-18-4) 0.50
Chlorobenzene (108-90-7) 0.50
Ethylbenzene (100-41-4) 0.50
m- & -Xylenes (1330-20-7) 1.00
Bromoform (75-25-2) 0.50
Styrene (100-42-5) 0.50
1,1,2,2-TetraChloroethane (79-34-5) 0.50
o-Xylene (95-47-6) 0.50
4-Ethyltoluene (622-96-8) 0.50
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene (108-67-8) 0.50
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene (95-63-6) 0.50
Benzyl Chloride (100-44-7) 0.50
1,3-DiChlorobenzene (541-73-1) 0.50
1,4-DiChlorobenzene (106-46-7) 0.50
1,2-DiChlorobenzene (95-50-1) 0.50
1,2,4-TriChlorobenzene (120-82-1) 0.50
HexaChlorobutadiene (87-68-3) 1 0.50
3.5 Testing method TO-15 for Siloxane compounds.
3.5.1 List of siloxane compounds to test is shown below.
3.5.2 A calibration curve shall be required for all compounds listed below.
3.5.3 The Concentration shall be reported in ppb(V/V).
3.5.4 The reporting limits shall be listed by each compound.
Constituent Re orting Limit, b
Hexameth ldisiloxane (LZ) 4
Hexameth lc clotrisiloxane D3) 4
Octameth ltrisiloxane (L3) 4
Octameth lc clotetrasiloxane (D4) 4
Decameth ltetrasiloxane (L4) 4
Decameth lc clo entasiloxane D5) 4
Dodecameth 1 entasiloxane 5 4
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3.6 Testing method ASTM 3588 for Sulphur compounds,Fixed Gases and C2-
C6.
3.6.1 This method specifies ASTM D5504 for Sulphur Compounds, EPA
3C for Fixed Gases and EPA 18M for C2-C6+.
3.6.2 Below is a list of Sulphur compounds,fixed gases and reporting
limits.
3.6.3 There shall be a calibration curve for all compounds listed below.
3.6.4 Provide a complete BTU report with F factor,Moisture, Oxygen,TRS
as H2S as outlined by the method.
3.6.5 Reported units are in ppbv,percent, or ppmv as indicated below.
Reporting
Constituent Limits,
bV
Hydrogen Sulfide (7783-06-4) 10.0
10.0
Carbonyl Sulfide/Sulfur Dioxide (463-58-1 /7446-09-5)
Methyl Merca tan(74-93-1) 10.0
Ethyl Merca tan 75-08-1) 10.0
Dimeth 1 Sulfide 75-18-3 10.0
Carbon Disulfide 75-15-0) 10.0
Isopropyl Merca tan(75-33-2) 10.0
tert-Butyl Merca tan 75-66-1) 10.0
n-Propyl Merca tan 107-03-9 10.0
Meth leth lsulfrde (624-89-5) 10.0
sec-Butyl Merca tan/Thio hene 513-53-1 / 110-02-1 10.0
iso-Butyl Merca tan 513-44-0) 10.0
Diethyl Sulfide 352-93-2) 10.0
n-Butyl Merca tan (109-79-5) 10.0
Dimeth 1 Disulfide 624-92-0 10.0
2-Meth lthio hene (554-14-3) 10.0
3-Meth lthio hene 616-44-4) 10.0
Tetrah drothio hene(110-01-0) 10.0
Bromothio hene 1003-09-4 10.0
Thio henol (108-98-5) 10.0
Diethyl Disulfide (110-81-6) 10.0
BTU Analysis
Reporting
Constituent Limits,
%, PPmV
Hydrogen 0.1%
Oxygen 0.1
Nitrogen 0.1
Carbon Monoxide 0.1
Carbon Dioxide 0.1
Methane 0.1
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C2 (as Ethane) 0.5 ppmv
C3 as Propane) 0.5
C4 (as Butane) 0.5
CS as Pentane) 0.5
C6 as Hexane) 0.5
C6+ (as Hexane) 0.5
Total Reduced Sulfur(TRS) -
Higher Heating Value -
Lower Heating Value (LHV) -
3.7 Testing method OSHA ID 188 for ammonia.
4.0 Service Requirements
4.1 Contractor shall demonstrate that proficiency tests are achieved in terms of the
laboratory accreditation.
4.2 Known MDL shall be included in results for all compounds excluding
siloxanes.
4.3 The maximum allowable time from sampling to analysis shall be no more than
one week(7 days).
4.3.1.1It is imperative that sulphur analysis is conducted within(7)
seven days from sampling.
4.4 Contractor shall supply cleaned,calibrated and regulated collection canisters.
4.4.1.1 Summa canisters(silonite coated)or equivalent shall be
provided.
4.5 It is acceptable to use dilution factors with these analyses.
4.6 The Contractor shall use utmost discretion to ensure no compounds are diluted
out.
4.7 Contractor shall provide analytical reports electronically, by facsimile, and by
written communication.
4.8 Contractor shall examine the results and review the reports to determine the
Laboratory's proficiency.
4.9 Contractor shall provide consultation services and statistical summitries at no
extra cost to the laboratory.
4.10 Contractor shall provide proficiency testing services as required by the City
with flexibility and to allow for make-up test,additional control materials,and
to accommodate fluctuating demand and requirements.
5.0 Contractor Bid Submittals
5.1 Contractor shall provide a sample analysis report for each specified testing
method stated above with their bid response.
5.2 Along with Contractors Analysis report, Contractor shall provide an
explanation and statistical summary of their findings.
5.3 Contractor shall submit Attachment E,Bidder's Qualification Questionnaire.
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ATTACHMENT -R
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT
Pursuant to Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code, any person or agent of a person who contracts or seeks to
contract for the sale or purchase of property, goods, or services with a local governmental entity (i.e. The City of
Fort Worth) must disclose in the Questionnaire Form CIQ ("Questionnaire") the person's affiliation or business
relationship that might cause a conflict of interest with the local governmental entity. By law, the Questionnaire
must be filed with the Fort Worth City Secretary no later than seven days after the date the person begins contract
discussions or negotiations with the City, or submits an application or response to a request for proposals or bids,
correspondence, or another writing related to a potential Agreement with the City.Updated Questionnaires must be
filed in conformance with Chapter 176.
A copy of the Questionnaire Form CIQ is enclosed with the submittal documents. The form is also available at
http://www.ethics.state.tx.us/fonns/CIO.gdf.
If you have any questions about compliance, please consult your own legal counsel. Compliance is the individual
responsibility of each person or agent of a person who is subject to the filing requirement.An offense under Chapter
176 is a Class C misdemeanor.
NOTE: If you are not aware of a Conflict of Interest in any business relationship that you might have with
the City,state Contractor name in the# 1,use N/A in each of the areas on the form. However,a signature is
required in the 44 box in all cases.
(form follows)
FORM 1295—Under the Texas Government Code,Ch.2252.908,a contractor doing business with the City of
Fort Worth with an initial contract value which requires city council approval will, unless otherwise
exempted,be required to submit a Form 1295.See Part II,See.9.4.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM 1DIG
For vendor doing business with local governmental entity
This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.S. 23,841h Leg., Regular Session. OFRCE USE ONLY
This questionnaire is being ailed in accordancewith Chapter176,Local Government Code: Cej.- Re,--SiV�
by avendorwho has a business relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a)with a local
governmental entity and the vendor meets requirements girder Section 176.006(a).
Bylaw this questionnaire must be filedw[th the records administrator of the local governmental
entity not iater than the 7th business day after the date the vendor becomes aware of facts
that require the stelementto be filed. See Section 176.006(a-1).,Local Government Code.
A vendor commits an offense if the vendor knowingly violates Section 176.008, Local
Government Code.An offense under this section is a misdemeanor.
tj Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity.
21 L Check this box If you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire.
(The law requires that you file an updated -completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not
later than the 7th business day after the date on which you became aware that the criginalhy filed.questionnaire was
incomplete or inaccurate.}
E—N—ame of local government officer aboutwhom the information In this section is being disclosed.
Name of Officer
This section (item S Including subparts A, 9:.C, & D) must be completed for each officer with whom the vendor has an
employment or other business relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a),Local Government Code. Attach additional
pages to this Form CIQ as necessary.
A. I's the local government officer named in this section receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than Investment
income,from the vendor?
F7 'Yes No
2- Is the vendor receivIngorlikel,y to receive taxable income,other than investment income,from oratthe direction of the local
government officer named in this section AND the taxable income is not received from the local gcoternmental entity?
= Yes = No
G. Is the filer of this questionnaire employed by a corporation or other business entity with respect to which the local
government officer serves as an officer or director,or holds an ownership interest of one percent or more?
= Yes = No
D. Describe each employment or business and family relationship with the local government officer named in this section.
Ij
Signature of vendor doing,business with the governmental entity Date
Adopted Si7,'2015
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ATTACHMENT - C
BIDDER'S CONTACT INFORMATION
Bidder's Name:
Bidder's Local Address:
Phone: Fax:
Email:
Name of person assigned specifically for this Agreement:
Name/Title
Phone: Fax:
Email:
Name of persons for renewal information and/or billing questions:
Name/Title
Phone: Fax:
Email:
Name/Title
Phone: Fax:
Email:
Signature Printed Name Date
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ATTACHMENT -D
IREFERENCE SHEET
Please complete and return this form with your bid.
The bidder 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 RFQT.The City will be the sole judge of references.Please
use additional sheets.
1. Company's Name
Name of Contact
Title of Contact
Present Address
City,State,Zip Code
Telephone Number ( ) Fax Number( )
Email
2. Company's Name
Name of Contact
Title of Contact
Present Address
City, State,Zip Code
Telephone Number ( ) Fax Number( )
Email
3. Company's Name
Name of Contact
Title of Contact
Present Address
City,State,Zip Code
Telephone Number ( ) Fax Number( )
Email
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Contractor Services Agreement,Attachment I
ATTACHMENT E
Bidder's Qualification Questionnaire
1. Date your company was established?
2. What services are provided by your company pertaining to this bid?
3. How many years has your organization been in business under its present name?
a. List any former names your organization has operated under and the
timeframe(s).
4. Please provide any applicable contractor(s)licenses which are currently active and in good
standing with the state of Texas. (Please provide any attachments along with your bid response.)
a. Name of License
b. License Classification
c. License Code(s)
d. License number
e. Date Issued
£ Expiration Date
g. Name of License
h. License Classification
i. License Code(s)
J. License number
k. Date Issued
1. Expiration Date
5. Please provide a list of most commonly used equipment/materials for Digester Gas Testing
services:
a.
b.
C.
d.
e.
f.
b'
h.
6. Have you ever defaulted on a contract?If so,why were you unable to fulfill the obligation?
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Contractor Services Agreement,Attachment I
ATTACHMENT-
INSURANCE AND BONDING
(Behind this page are the City's standard insurance,payment and performance bond requirements)
RFQt No.20-0061 Digester Gas Testing Page 33 of 47
Contractor Services Agreement,Attachment I
1.0 INSURANCE REQUIREMENT'S
1.1 The Vendor shall assume all risk and liability for accidents and damages that may occur to persons
or property during the prosecution of work under this Agreement.The Vendor shall file with the
City of Fort Worth Purchasing Division,prior to the commencement of services,a certificate of
insurance documenting the following required insurance.
1.1.1 Failure to provide such information within five(5)calendar days may be grounds for
Agreement termination.
1.2 Policies shall have no exclusions by endorsements which nullify the required lines of coverage,
nor decrease the limits of said coverage unless such endorsements are approved by the City.In the
event a contract has been bid or executed and the exclusions are determined to be unacceptable or
the City desires additional insurance coverage,and the City desires the Vendor to obtain such
coverage,the contract price shall be adjusted by the cost of the premium for such additional
coverage plus 10%.
1.2.1 Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance at the
following limits:
$100,000 Each Accident
$500,000 Disease—Policy limit
$100,000 Disease—Each Employee
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 minimum 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.
1.2.2 Commercial General Liability Insurance including Explosion,Collapse,and
Underground Coverage shall be provided as follows:
$1,000,000 Each Occurrence
$2,000,000 Annual Aggregate
Coverage shall include but not be limited to the following:premises/operations,
independent vendors,products/completed operations,personal injury,and contractual
liability. Insurance shall be provided on an occurrence basis,and as comprehensive as
the current Insurance Services Office(ISO)policy.
1.2.3 Auto Liability Insurance shall be provided as follows:
$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit Each Accident
A commercial business policy shall provide coverage on"Any Auto",defined as autos
owned,hired and non-owned.
1.2.4 Environmental Impairment Liability(EIL)and/or Pollution Liability$1,000,000 per
occurrence$2,000,000 aggregate.EIL coverage(s)must be included in policies listed or,
such insurance shall be provided under separate policy(s).Liability for damage occurring
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Contractor Services Agreement,Attachment I
while loading,unloading and transporting materials collected under the contract shall be
included under the Automobile Liability insurance or other policy(s).
1.2.5 The Vendor shall furnish the Purchasing Manager,with a certificate of insurance
documenting the required insurance prior to the commencement of services.
1.2.6 Policies shall be endorsed to provide the City of Fort Worth a thirty-(30)day notice of
cancellation,material change in coverage,or non-renewal of coverage.
1.2.7 Applicable policies shall also be endorsed to name the City of Fort Worth as an
additional insured,as its interests may appear(ATIMA).
2.0 ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
2.1 The City,its officers,employees and servants shall be endorsed as an additional insured on
Vendor's insurance policies excepting employer's liability insurance coverage under Vendor's
workers' compensation insurance policy.
2.2 Certificates of insurance satisfactory to the City and Worker's Compensation Affidavit must be
received before Vendor can begin work.Failure to supply and maintain such insurance shall be a
breach of contract.Vendor shall provide complete copies of all insurance policies required by this
Agreement.Certificates of insurance must be supplied to:
Financial Management Services Department
Attention:Purchasina Division Bid#20-0061
200 Texas Street,Fort Worth,Texas 76102
2.3 Any failure on part of the City to request required insurance documentation shall not constitute a
waiver of the insurance requirements specified herein.Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to
provide the City a minimum 30 day notice of cancellation,non-renewal,and/or material change in
policy terms or coverage. A ten(10)day notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of
premium.
2.4 Insurers must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas and have a current A.M.Best
rating of A:VII or equivalent measure of financial strength and solvency.
2.5 Deductible limits,or self-funded retention limits,on each policy must not exceed$10,000.00 per
occurrence unless otherwise approved by the City.
2.6 Other than worker's compensation insurance,in lieu of traditional insurance,City may consider
alternative coverage or risk treatment measures through insurance pools or risk retention groups.
The City must approve in writing any alternative coverage.
2.7 Workers' compensation insurance policy(s)covering employees of the Vendor shall be endorsed
with a waiver of subrogation providing rights of recovery in favor of the City.
2.8 City shall not be responsible for the direct payment of insurance premium costs for Vendor's
insurance.
2.9 Vendor's insurance policies shall each be endorsed to provide that such insurance is primary
protection and any self-funded or commercial coverage maintained by City shall not be called
upon to contribute to loss recovery.
2.10 While the purchase order is in effect,Vendor shall report,in a timely manner,to the Purchasing
Department any known loss occurrence that could give rise to a liability claim or lawsuit or which
could result in a property loss.
Vendor's liability shall not be limited to the specified amounts of insurance required herein.
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Contractor Services Agreement,Attachment I
ATTACHMENT
VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
FORT M
Contractor:
Address:
City, state,zip:
Execution of this Signature Verification Form ("Form") hereby certifies that the following individuals
and/or positions have the authority to legally bind Contractor and to execute any agreement, amendment
or change order on behalf of Contractor. Such binding authority has been granted by proper order,
resolution, ordinance or other authorization of Contractor. City is fully entitled to rely on the warranty and
representation set forth in this Form in entering into any agreement or amendment with Contractor.
Contractor will submit an updated Form within ten (10) business days if there are any changes to the
signatory authority. City is entitled to rely on any current executed Form until it receives a revised Form
that has been properly executed by Contractor.
1. Name:
Position:
Signature
2. Name:
Position:
Signature
3. Name:
Position:
Signature
Name:
Signature of President/CEO
Other Title:
Date:
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Contractor Services Agreement,Attachment I
ATTACHMENT iB
CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSE TO ITB
(Inserted behind this page)
ITB No. DIGESTER GAS TESTING Page 9 of 10
Contractor Services Agreement
FORT ORT ATTACHMENT B
CITY OF FORT WORTH BID OFFER
Event ID Page Invited: PUELIC.EVENT DETAILS
CMI-20-0061 2
Event Round Version Submit To: City of Fort Worth
1 1 PURCHASING DIVISION
Event Name LOWER LEVEL CITY HALL
RF t Gas Digester Testina 200.TEXAS ST.
Start Time Finish Time Fort Worth TX 76102
01 31 2020 10:00:oo CST 02 11 2020 16:30:00 CST United States
Email: FMSPurchasingResponses@fortworthtexas.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.
Legal Company Name:
Company Address: ���-� �f} L�/✓�A�"! A 1� h
City,State,Zip:
Vendor Registration No.(?'���-�rtt�� -5-.0)000 0001,071
Printed Name of Officer or Authorized Representative:
Federal Identification Number. 7,Z-O4�Dq/SZ1
Title: 7iCFS/Div% /ec�a� Q 7i�ec�9�
Signature of Officer or Authorized Representatives -t.
Date: n
Email Address:
Phone Number: - G -- a
CITY OF FORT WORTH BID OFFER
Event ID Page Invited: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
CFW01-20-0061 1
Event Round Version Submit To: City of Fort Worth
1 1 PURCHASING DIVISION
Event Name LOWER LEVEL CITY HALL
PF t Gas Digester Testing 200 TEXAS ST.
Start Time Finish Time Fort Worth TX 76102
01 31 2020 10:00:00 CST 02 11 2020 16:30:00 CST United States
Email: FMSPurchasingResponses@fortworthtexas.gov
Event Description
The City of Fort Worth seeks bids from qualified bidders to establish an annual agreement for analytical
testing of digester gases for the Water Department as specified in the attached Request for Quotes(RFQt).
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 bid"finish time." Quotes must be submitted via email at.fmspurchasingresponses@fortworthtexas.gov or
faxed to 817-392-8440,addressed to the above Buyer,and have the bid number and opening date clearly marked
on the fax 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.
QUOTE EVALUATION
The quote award shall be based on,but not necessarily limited to,the following factors:
1. Unit Price
2. Total Quote Price
3. Terms and Discounts
4. Delivery Date
5. Results of Testing Samples
6. Special Needs and Requirements of the City
7. Past experience with product/service
`8. Vendor's past performance
9. City's.evaluation of the Vendor s responsibility
10. Demurrage charges,freight costs and mileage
11.Estimated cost of supplies,maintenance,storage
12.Estimated Surplus value
DOCUMENT NAME-LOCATION
PAGE 1-3 BID OFFER SHEET—-Cover page of Final Bid Document V1 and attached as separate document
Part I Scope of Services/Specific Bid Information
Part II Instructions to Bidders
Part III Specific Terms and Conditions
Part IV General Terms and Conditions
Part V Attachments A-1
Part VI Sample Agreement
*Documents are hereby incorporated into this Solicitation by reference,with the same force and effect as if
they were incorporated in full text. The full text versions of the*Sections are available on the Internet
at the following online address:
hftp://fortworthtexas.gov/purchasing
FORT WORTH.
CITY OF FORT WORTH BID OFFER
Event ID Page Invited: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
CFW01-20-0061 3
Event Round Version Submit To: City of Fort Worth
1 1 PURCHASING DIVISION
Event(dame LOWER LEVEL CITY HALL
RF t Gas Digester Testing 200 TEXAS ST. .
Start Time Finish Time Fort Worth TX 76102
01 31.2020 10:00:00 CST 02 11 2020 16:30:00 CST United States
Email: FMSPurchasingResponses@fortworthtexas.gov
Line Details
Line: 3
Description: QtV Unit .UnitPrice Total
Digester Gas Testing Service,per the 6.00 EA _
attached specifications
S7Q- vD ���D .�ro
Total Bid Amount: SaaD.ar7
CONFLICT OF 1 ESQ'.QUESTIONNAIRE
-For vendor doing businew with local governnDental entity
to U= A=by FLM?3y am Leg.,,
This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 17e,Local Government Code,
byavwxlcrwho has a business nalatiorship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a)with a local
govwnrrwdW entityy and thaysndor meets requirements under Section 176.006(a).
By law this questionnaire must ba tdedwith the records adninistrator of the localgoveirmniental
comity not later than the 7th business day after the date the vendor becomes aware of facts
lot require the statement-to befiled See Section 176.W6(a-1),Local Government Code.
A vendor commits an offense if the vendor kncwirragly violates Section 176.006, Local
Government Code.An oflom underthis section is a misdemeancr.
bHame oftendorwho has business relationship with local gGvennnentall entity-
2 Bieck this box if qou ate 8nng an update to a ptev.�sly 1Wd onnalre_
(The law requires that you file an updated completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not
later than the 7th business day after the data on which you became aware that the origma%r tiled questionnaire was
incarnplete or inaccurate.)
3
Name of focal government officar about whom the fnformatlon In this section Is being disclosed-
Name of Officer
This section(dern 3 including subparts A, B,C,&D) must be completed for each officar with whim the vendor has an
empkWment or other business relatiorrshiip as defined by Section 178.001(1-a),Local Govenurrent Code. Attach addliltional
pages-to this Form CIO as necessary.
A. is the local government officar named in this section receiving or likely to receive taxable income,other than investrnant
income,from the vendor?
a Yes No
B. is the vendor receiving or likely to receive i wmMe krcorne,other than investrnent income,from or at the direction of the local
government officer named in this se con AND the taxable income is not.roceMA from the focal governmental entiy?
Yes No
C. is the filer of this questionnaire employed by a corporation or other business entity with respell to which the local
goverrarterd officer serves as an officer or director,or holds an owrerslip interest of one percent or remre?
aYes � No
D.Descnbe each emplaymerd or business and family mlatDonship with the local gavermerd officer named'in Shin section.
PP A
[
�Si�raiure of vendor doing ,vrittr the governmental enw
Adopted 817f2015
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Contractor Services Agreement,Attachment I
ATTACHMENT-C
BIDDER'S CONTACT INFORMATION
Bidder's Name: l9 7P- ?U S PPMC d1(. K,u—0-/G17,�/6
Bidder's Local Address: 15,34
CTj t/� SLI o%� !/gin/%r'ljzzA' `�jQo3
Phone: Rod 6So Fax: j
Email:-,:;S-icy n L 6D P G 44A.f ar c
Name of person assigned specifically for this Agreement:
Name/Title S/1 NA PAV 22A, &-sn>F4`/
Phone: DS�ASa OV'�a Fax:
Email: SS Qa,�-Nialb "61- f-
Name of persons for renewal information and/or billing questions:
Name/Title S"It t *, 6z V)u,^ Cif-eh/�c�W^
Phone: Fax:
Email:
Name/Title \Je-r Ch a 2tlnA a 0 ' OA
Phone: , jS- �1j •- ���fc2 Fax:
Email: rT_�0 Q C. L,.� . (a)76
sa,to
�S'ignature Printed Name ate
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Contractor Services Agreement,Attachment I
ATTACHMENT-D
REFERENCE SHEET
Please complete and return this form with your bid.
The bidder shall famish 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 RFQT.The City will be the sole judge of references.Please
use additional sheets.
1. Company's Name G
Name of Contact
Title of Contact `'
�1/t P e. Qiz���.lh��' / e��e.
Present Address Ce,�fe�IiP'e�J �q in /V
City,State,Zip Code
Telephone Number (If
Email
2. Company's Name _ LL.l F 9,4� y�V
Name of Contact
Title of Contact
Present Address AA°ef 4 yt
City,State,Zip Code r7 LAF11�f y Ceq 9 f+766
Telephone Number 4 1 yy Fax Number
Emailpt,vSkvi��n✓,�emm�vl�aQp�l�t�n.� tc
3. Company's Name -
Name of Contact
Title of Contact
Present Address CCD/L't(.� C/f2t Q�
City,State,Zip Code ��Q� C)q 9 0 Ck
Telephone Number (g a 4 g a- 7S3 Fax Number(
Email
RFQt No.20-0061 Digester Gas Testing Page 29 of 47
Contractor Services Agreement,Attachment I
ATTACEINMNT E
Bidder's Qualifcatioh Questionnaire
1. Date your company was established?�,�1T1.�MS
2. What services are provided by your company pertaining to this bird? A-a4 c j
n N
e
3. How many years has your organization been in business under its present name?
�'9/' yealx .
a. List any former names your organization has operated under and the
timeframe(s). (A
4. Please provide any applicable contractor(s)licenses which are currently active and in good
standing with the state of Texas. (Please provide any attachments along with your bid response.)
a. Name of License
b. License Classification
c. License Code(s)
d. License number
e. Date Issued
f. Expiration Date
g. Name of License
h. License Classification
i. License Code(s)
j. License number
k. Date Issued
1. Expiration Date
5. Please provide a list of most commonly used equipment/materials for Digester Gas Testing
services: /
b. N
C.
d.
e.
f.
9.
h.
6. Have you ever defaulted on a contract?If so,why were you unable to fulfill the obligation?
RFQt No.20-0061 Digester Gas Testing Page 30 of 47
Contractor Services Agreement,Attachment I
;.
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4
Laboratory analysis Report
CLIENT DATE RECEIVED
PROJECT NO DATE REPORTED
MATRIX AIR
UNITS PPB(v/v)
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY EPA TO-15
:•::ClitiirtfD:•:......::::::•::::::::::
Sample Method
Reporting. Reporting
< 1}�fe<4ieal ert:;...... Limit(SRL) Limit
1.00 (MRLaDF's) (MRL)
•.•.•.•.
Result I Oualifier I Ana sis DF
Chlorodifluoromethane 356 100 50 0.5
Propene 5500 1 2000 2000 1.0
Dichlorodifluoromethane 170 1 100 50 0.5
Chloromethane <SRL U 100 50 0.5
Dichlorotetrafluoroethane <SRL U 100 50 0.5.
Vinyl Chloride 973 . 100 50 0.5
Methanol <SRL U 100 500 5.0
13-Butadiene <SRL U 100 50 0.5
b
omethane <SRL U 100 50 0.5
roethane 89 100 50 0.5
lorofluoromethane 64 100 50 0.5ol 247 100 200 2.0
1 Bromide <SRL U 100 50 0.5
one 403 100 200 2.0
lorofluoromethane <SRL U 100 50 0.5
2-Pro anol A <SRL I U 100 200 2.0
Acrylonitnle <SRL U 100 100 1.0
1.1=Dichloroethene <SRL U 100 50 0.5
Methylene Chloride(DCK 4150 2000 2000 1.0
All 1 Chloride <SRL U 100 50 0.5
Carbon Disulfide <SRL U 100 50 0.5
Trichlorotrifluoroethane 54.4 100 50 0.5.
trans-12-Dichlorcethene <SRL U 100 50 0.5
11=Dichloroethane 923 100 50 0.5
Methyl Tert Butyl Ether E <SRL U 100 50 0.5
Vinyl Acetate <SRL U 100 100 1.0
2-Butanone K <SRL U 100 100 1.0
cis-l2-Dichloroethene 233 100 50 0.5
Hexane 6210 2000 1000aO.5
Chloroform <SRL U 100 50 Eth 1 Acetate <SRL U 100 50 Tetrah drofuran 36 100 5012-Dichloroethane 233 100 50
1 L 1-Trichloroethane I <SRL I U 100 1 50 0.5
Laboratory Analysis Report
CLIENT DATE RECEIVED
PROJECT NO DATE REPORTED
MATRIX AIR
UNITS PPB(v/v)
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY EPA TO-15
:•:CtfantlD:•:!!•:•:.:•>:•:•:•:•:•:•....•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•
rf 4CID: Sample Method
Reporting Reporting
Limit(SRL) Limit
Difution;Fddfoi:::;<>...... 1.00 (MRLaDF's) (MRL)
Result Oualifier I Analysis DF
Benzene 1440 100 50 0.5
Carbon Tetrachloride <SRL U 100 50 0.5
C clohexane 2220 100 50 0.5
1.2-Dichloro ro ane <SRL U 100 50 0.5
Bromodichloromethane <SRL U 100 50 0.5
1 4-Dioxane <SRL U. 100 50 0.5
Trichloroethene CE 129 1 100 50 0.5
2 2 4-Trimeth 1 entane 201 100 50 0.5
e tane,• 1160 100 50 0.5
cis-1 3-Dichloro ro ene <SRL U 100 50 0.5
4-Meth 1-2- entanone K 80 100 50 0.5
trans-1 3-Dichloro ro ene <SRL U 100 50 0.5
112-Trichlorcethane <SRL U 100 50 0.5
Toluene 3470 I00 50 0.5
2-Hexanone K <SRL I U -100 50 0.5
Dibromochloromethane <SRL I U 100 50 0.5
1.2-Dibromoethane <SRL I U 100 50 0.5
Tetrachloroethene(PCE) 98 1 100 50 0.5
Chlorobenzene 127 1 100 50 0.5
Eth lbenzene 1850 100 50 0.5
m& -X Ienes 1730 100 100 1.0
Bromoform <SRL U 100 50 0.5
Styrene 54.5 100 50 0.5
1 1 2 2-Tetrachloroethane <SRL U 100 50 0.5
o-X lene 783 100 50 0.5
4-Eth ltoluene 163 100 50 0.5
1 3 5-Trimeth lbehzene 250 100 50' 0.5
1 2 4-Trimeth lbenzene 603 100 50 0.5
Benzyl Chloride a-Chlorotoluene <SRL U 1 100 50 0.5
13-Dichlorobenzene <SRL U 100 50 0.5
14-Dichlorobenzene 191 100 50 0.5
12-Dichlorobenzene <SRL U 100 50 0.5
1.2 4-Trichlorobenzene <SRL U 100 50 0.5
Hexachloro utadiene I <SRL 100 50 1 0.5
BFB- urr ate Std.-%Recovery °/ 1 70-130%
U-Compound was.analyzed for,but was not detected at or above the SRL.
Sucha Parmar,Ph.D.
Technical Director
j
ANALYSIS DATE INSTRUMENT ID GC/MS,02
ANALYST CALIBRATION STD ID PS010220-02
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY EPA METHOD TO-15
Continuing Calibration Verification ofthe 02/03/2020 Calibration
............................. ....... ....................
::Cdrirpuui;d3::: ne:::Dai1y,:Conc :;:%XECx:::
........
4-BFB(surrogate standard) 10.00 9.78 98
Chlorodifluoromethane 10.60 12.29 116
Propene 10.70 12.23 114
ichlorodifluoromethane 10.00 11.24 112
Chloromethane 10.40 12.22 118
Dichlorotetrafluoroethane 10.40 11.60 112
Vinyl Chloride 10.40 12.06 116
Methanol 18.40 22.06 12.0
1',3-Butadiene 10.50 12.01 114
Bromomethane 10.30 11.75 114
Chloroethane 10.00 11.14 ill
Dichlorofluoromethane 10.70 12.16 114
Ethanol 9.90 12.03 122
Vinyl Bromide 10.80 11.82 109
Acetone 10.50 12.55 120
Trichlorofluoromethane 10.20 I1.53 113
2-Propanol(IPA) 11.00 11.82 107
Acrylonitrile 11.50 12.62 110'
1,1-Dichloroethene 10.60 11.38 107
Methylene Chloride(DCM) 10.40 11.52' 111 -
Allyl Chloride 10.80 11.26 104
Carbon Disulfide 10.50 11.25 107
Trichlorotrifluoroethane 10.40 11.28 108
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene 10.20 . 11.24 110
1,1-Dichloroethane 10.40 11.26 .108
Methyl Tert Butyl Ether(MTBE) 11.00 12.00 109
Vinyl Acetate 10.50 11.51 110
2-Butanone CMEK) 10.70 11.69 109
cis-1,2-Dichloroethene 10.80 11.83, 110
Hexane 10.80 11.93 110
Chloroform 10.90 12.05 ill.
Ethyl Acetate 10.90 11.86 109
Tetrahydrofuran 1 10.10 12.05 119
1,2-Dichloroethane 1 10,60 11.85 112
1,1,1-Tichloroethane I. 10.70j 11.70 1 109
An
' � in. sae;
ANALYSIS DATE INSTRUMENT ID G4C/MS-02
ANALYST CALIBRATION•STD ID PS010220-02
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY EPA METHOD TO-15
Continuing Calibration Verification of the 02/03/2020 Calibration
:C is :Wli v.Con...{ ...
Benzene 10.70 11.70 109
Carbon Tetrachloride 10.70 11.69 109
Cyclohexane 10.80 12.00 ill
1,2-Dichloropropene 10.70 11.86 111
romodichloromethane M80 12:00 ill '
1,4-Dioxane 10.80 12.79 118
Trichloroethene(TCE) 10.80 11.59 107
2,2;4-Trimethylnentane 10.80 12.30 114
eptane 10.70 11.85 ill
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene 10.30 11.66 113
4-Methyl-2-pentanone(MiBK) 10.50 11.51 113
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene 10.20 11.17 110
1,1,2-Trichloroethane I0.70 11.87 ill
Toluene 10.80 12.18 113
2-Hexanone(NOK) 10.80 12.00 i l l
Dibromochloromethane .10.30 11.59 113
1,2-Dibromoethane 10.70 11.90 ill
Tetrachloroethene(PCE) 10.50 12.05 115
Chlorobenzene 10.90 11.08 102
thylbenzene 10.70 11.46 107
m&p-Xylenes 20.60 22.59 110
Bromoform 10.30 11.41 111
Styrene 10.60 11.46 108
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 10.50 11.31 108
o-Xylene 10.50 11.53 110
4-Ethyltoluene 10.20 11.11 109
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 10.30 11.74 114 r
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 10.20 10:83 106
Benzyl Chloride(a-Chlorotoluene) 10.00 11.59 116
1,3-Dichlorobenzene 10.20 11.00 108
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 9.90 10.88 110
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 10.00 11.07 111
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 9.00 10.50 117
Hexachlorobutadiene 9.50 10.52 Ill
"-%REC should be 70-130%
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CLIENT ID : Laboratory Control Spike DATE ANALYZED
AAC ID : LCS/LCSD DATE REPORTED
MEDIA : Air UNITS ppbv
TO-15 Laboratory Control Spike Recovery
Compound Sample Spike I Spike Dup Spik Spike Spike Dup RFD**
Conc. Added Res Res %Rec* %Rec* %
1,1-Dichloroethene 0.0 10.60 '11.38 10.93 1 107 103 4.0
Methylene Chloride(DCM) 0..0. 10.40 11.52 10.69 ill 103 7.5
Benzene 0.0 10.70 11.70 11.44 109 107 . 2.2
TrichIoroethene(TCE) 0.0 10.80 11.59 11.36 107 105 2.0
Toluene 0.0 10.80 12.18 12.05 113 112 1.1
Tetrachloroethene(PCE) 0.0 10.50 12.05 '11.81 115 112 2.0
Chlorobenzene 0.0 10.90 11.08 11.24 102 103 1.4.
Ethytbenzene 0.0 10.70 11.46 11.83 107 ill 3.2
m&p-Xylenes 0.0 20.60 22.59 22.94 110 111 1.5
o-Xylene 0.0 10.50 11.53 11.71 110 112 1.5
*Must be 70-13O%
**Must be<25%
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Method Blank Analysis Report
MATRIX AIR ANALYSIS DATE
UNITS ppbv REPORT DATE
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY EPA TO-15
Method Blank
RL
<:•:g 4C ID>:::: ::::::
Chlorodifluoromethane <RL 0.5
Propene <RL 1.0
Dichlorodifluoromethane <RL 0.5
Chloromethane <RL 0.5
Dichlorotetrafluoroethane <RL 0.5
Vinyl Chloride <RL 0.5
Methanol <RL 5.0
1,3-Butadiene <RL 0.5
Bromomethane <RL 0.5
Chloroethane <RL 0.5
Dichlorofluoromethane <RL 0.5
Ethanol <RL 2.0
Vinyl Bromide <RL 0.5
Acetone <RL 2.0
Trichlorofluoromethane <RL 0.5
2-Pro anol A) <RL 2.0
Acrylonitrile <RL 1.0
1,1-Dichloroethene <RL 0.5
Methylene Chloride(DCM) <RL 1.0
Allyl Chloride ' <RL 0.5
Carbon Disulfide <RL 0.5
Trichiorotrifluoroethane <RL 0.5
trans-1•,2-Dicbloroethene <RL 0.5
1,1-Dichloroethane <RL 0.5
Meth 1 Tert Butyl Ether(MTBE) <RL 0.5
Vinyl Acetate <RL 1.0
2-Butanone(MEK) <RL 1.0
cis-1,2-Dichloroethene <RL 0.5
Hexane <RL 0.5
Chloroform <RL 0.5
Ethyl Acetate <RL 0.5
Tetrahydrofuran <RL 0.5
1,2-Dichloroethane <RL 0.5.
1,1,1-Trichloroethane <RL 0.5
Benzene <RL 0:5
Carbon Tetrachloride <RL 0.5
clohexane <RL 0.5
1,2-Dichloro ro a <RL 0.5
romodichloromethane <RL 0.5
1,4-Dioxane <RL 0.5
Trichloroethene(TCE) <RL 0.5
2,2,4-Trimethyl entane <RL 0.5
He tare <RL 0.5
AIM, Anaffs"VonsoftgjgC,
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Method Blank Analysis Report
MATRIX : AIR ANALYSIS DATE
UNITS ppbv REPORT DATE
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY EPA TO-15
Method Blank
:•::9 4ID:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:...:.:. RL
cis-1,3-Dichloro ro ene <RL 0.5
4-Methyl-2- entanone QvOK) <RL 0.5
traoChlorobenzene
13-Dichloro ra ene <RL -0.5
ichloroethane <RL 0.5
<RL 0.5
one(IvMK) <RL 0.5
chloromethane . <RL 0.5
omoethane <RL 0.5
oroethene(PCE) <RL 0.5
enzene <RL 0.5
zene <RL 0,5
m& -Xylenes <RL 1,0
Bromoform <RL 0.5 '
Styrene <RL 0.5
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane <RL 0.5
o-Xylene <RL 0.5
4-Ethyltoluene <RL 0.5
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene <RL 0.5
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene <RL 0.5
113enzyl Chloride(a-Chlorotoluene) <RL 0.5
1,3-Dichlorobenzene <RL 0.5
1,4-Dichlorobenzene <RL 0.5
1,2-Dichlorobeniene <RL 0.5
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene <RL 0.5
Hexachlorobutadiene <RL 0.5
Monitorin2 Com ounds
13F13-Surro ate Std.%Recovery 92%
RL-Reporting Limit
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Quality Control/Quality Assurance Report
AAC ID DATE ANALYZED
MATRIX : Air DATE REPORTED
UNITS ppbv
TO-15 Duplicate Analysis
.... .....................:Sample::;:;:::�:Au 1i>ratg::::::::::::::':'''>;'''.'.'.''-.''•'
_ :�:�:ttitiapaitnd:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.:.:.•..........•.•.•.•p.•.•.•.•.•.......•:"Ia•IiP.If:�:�:�:�:�
•.-.�onc:•>%::.•.•.:•Coati•'•'•••-•••••�••-••••••••••:•••x•:•:••
Chlorodifluoromethane <SRL <SRL 0.0
Propene <SRL <SRL 0.0
Dichlorodifluoromethane <SRL <SRL 0.0
Chloromethane J 0.65 0.79 19.4
Dichlorotetrafluoroethane <SRL <SRL 0.0
Vinyl Chloride <SRL <SRL 0.0
Methanol 179 198 1 10.1
1,3-Butadiene <SRL <SRL 0.0
iomomethane <SRL <SRL 0.0
Chloroethane <SRL. <SRL 0.0
Dichlorofluoromethane <SRL <SRL 0.0
Ethanol 7.81 7.62 2.5
Vinyl Bromide <SRL <SRL 0.0
Acetone 6.07 6.58 8.1
Trichlorofluoromethane <SRL <SRL 0.0
2-Propanol(IPA) <SRL <SRL 0.0
Acrylonitrile : <SRL <SRL 0.0
1,1-Dichloroethene <SRL <SRL 0.0
Methylene Chloride(DCM) <SRL <SRL 0.0
Allyl Chloride <SRL <SRL 0.0
Carbon Disulfide <SRL <SRL 0.0
Trichlorotrifluoroethane <SRL <SRL 0.0
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene <SRL <SRL 0.0
1,I-Dichloroethane <SRL <SRL 0.0
Methyl.Tert Butyl Ether(MTBE) <SRL <SRL 0.0
Vinyl Acetate <SRL <SRL 0.0
2-Butanone K) <SRL <SRL 0.0
cis-1,2-Dichloroethene <SRL <SRL 0.0
Hexane <SRL <SRL 0.0
Chloroform <SRL <SRL 0.0
Ethyl Acetate <SRL <SRL 0.0
Tetrahydrofuran <SRL <SRL 0.0
1,2-Dichloroethane <SRL <SRL 0.0
L1,1-Trichloroethane <SRL <SRL. 0.0
Benzene <SRL <SRL 0.0
Carbon Tetrachloride <SRL <SRL. 0.0
Quality Control/Quality Assurance Report
AAC ID DATE ANALYZED
MATRIX Air DATE REPORTED
UNITS ppbv
TO-15 Duplicate Analysis
l= hylpentane
..............
��-•;;�•;•••Cy <SRL <SRL 0.0
1,2pane <SRL <SRL 0.0
Brethane <SRL <SRL 0.0
1,4 <SRL <SRL 0.0
Tri (TCE) <SRL <SRL 0.0
2 2 entane <SRL <SRL 0.0
Heptane <SRL <SRL 0.0
cis-1,3=Dichloropropene <SRL <SRL 0.0
4 Methyl-2-pentanone(MMK) <SRL <SRL 0.0
bans-1,3-Dichloropropene <SRL <SRL 0.0
1,1,2-Trichloroethane <SRL <SRL 0,0
Toluene 0.76 0.76 0.0
2-Hexanone(IYMK)' 8.70 9.19 5.5
Dibromochloromethane <SRL <SRL 0.0
1,2-Dibromoethane <SRL <SRL 0.0
Tetrachloroethene(PCE) <SRL <SRL 0.0
Chlorobenzene <SRL <SRL 0.0
thylbenzene <gRL <SRL 0.0
m& Xylenes <SRL <SRL 0.0
Bromofonn <SRL <SRL 0.0
Styrene <SRL <SRL 0.0
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane <SRL <SRL 0.0
o-Xylene <SRL <SRL 0.0
4-Ethyltoluene <SRL <SRL 0.0
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene <SRL <SRL 0.0
12,4-Trimethylbenzene <SRL <SRL 0.0
Benzyl Chloride(a-Chlorotoluene) <SRL <SRL 0.0
1,3-Dichlorobehzene <SRL <SRL 0.0
1,4-Dichlorobenzene <SRL <SRL 0.0
1,2-Dichlorobenzene <SRL <SRL 0.0
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene <SRL <SRL 0.0
Hexachlorobutadiene <SRL <SRL 0.0
onitoring Com ounds
BFB-Surro ate Std.%Recovery 92% 94% 1.7
SRL-Sample Reporting Limit
'T'-Analyte was detected.However the analyte concentration is an estimated value,
which is between the Method Detection Limit(MDL)and the Sample Reporting Limit(SRL). '
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Laboratory Analysis Report
AaSTM D3588 (BTU and.F=,Factor)
CLIENT SAMPLING DATE
PROJECT NO. ANALYSIS DATE
Client D:
• AAC ID:
Component Mole% � Weight%
112 O.00 0.00
02 0.12 0.15
44 Nz 0.62- 0.65
CO 0.00 0.00
a CO, 37.94 62.43
C44 61.31. 36.77
He NM NM
Ar NM NM
z C2(as Ethane) 0.0000 0.0000
C3(as Propane) 0.0001 0:0002
C4(as Butane) 0.0000 0.0000
p C5(as Pentane) 0.0002 0.0005
N
A C6(as Hexane) 0.0001 0.0002
x C6+(as Hexane) 0.0002 0.0005
TRS TRS as H2S 0.0000 0.0000
)3(20 Moisture content I NM r NM
All results have been normalized to 100%on a dry basis.
Fuel Gas Specifications
Atomic Breakdown-(scf/lb)/% HHV Btu/Ib 8786.
Carbon(C) 44.6 LHV Btu/lb 7910
Hydrogen(H) 9.2 HHVBtu,*cf 619
Oxygen(0) 45.5 LHV Btu/dscf 558 .
Nitrogen(N) 0.6 F-Factor 9216
Helium(He) 0.00 Relative Density 0.9237 '
Argon(Ar) 0.01 C2-C6+Weight% 0.0015
Sulfur(S) 0.00 MW IhIlb-mole 26.749
•Motor Octane Number 93.87 Methane Number 33.35
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LAB ORA TOR Y ANALYSIS REPOIR T
CLIENT 0 SAMPLIl°IG,IDATE : Ol/OiD/1900
PROJECT NO. : 0 ANALYSIS DATE 05/23/2019
MATRIX AIR
UNITS : ppmv
Total Reduced.S'ulfur Compounds Analysis by SCAQ MAD 307.91
Client ID 0
AAC ID 0
•Anal a Result
H dro en Sulfde <0.050
COS/S02
methyl Merca tan <0.050
Eth 1 Merca tan <0.050
Dimeth 1 Sulfide <0.050
Carbon Disulfide <0.050
Isopropyl Merca tan <0.050
tert-Butyl Merca tan <,0.050
n-Propyl Merca tan <0.050
Meth leth lsulfide <0.050
sec-Butyl Merca tan/Thio hene I <0.050
iso-Butyl Merca tan <0.050
Diethyl Sulfide <0.050
n-Butyl Merca tan <0.050
Dimeth 1 Disulfide <0.050-
2-Meth Ithio hene <0.050
3-Meth lthio hene <0.050
Tetrah drothio hene <0.050
Bromothio hene <0.050
Thio henol <0.050
Diethyl Disulfide <0.050
Tot at Unidentified Sulfur <0.050
Total Reduced Sulfurs <D.050
All unidentified compoun 's concentrations expressed in terms of HZS TR oes not include COS and SOZ)
Sample Reporting Limit(SRL)is equal to Reporting Limit x Canister Dil.Fac.x Analysis Dil.Fac.
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Quality Control/Quality Assurance Report
Date Analyzed Instrument ID TCD#1
Analyst Calb Date 09/27/19
Units % Reporting Limit : 0.1%
I-Openine Continuing Calibration Verification-BTU/ASTM D-1945
l�f' CT3C' :
.........z....... ..........a................�...... .........z.......
9.9 10.4 20.2 10.0 10.0 10.0
9.7 10.9 22.8 10.0 9.9 9.8
98.2 105.0 113.0 100.1 99.0 97.7
II-Method Blank-BTU/ASTM D-1945
GO''::::::;:;:;:
^•:M$>: ;:'• Conceati atiori% ND ND ND ND ND ND
III-Laboratory ControlSpike&Duplicate-BTU/ASTM D-1945
:�:�:�:�:�: :�:•:•:•:•:•::•:•:•:•:•:•:•. ...... .............CD...... .-......9'z......
Sasi 1eoti¢:: 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
>:;$ Q; ¢pc:;:;: 9-9 10.4 20.2 10.0 10.0 10.0
`... .'.'...'.. ...1 S R¢sult:.:? 9.7 10.7 21.9 10.1 10.0 9.7
?:.....conga. ':
- •••'•.'•:I:.GSD;ltesult�:�: 9.9 10.8 22.0 10.2 10.1 10-0
Standards .......•..-..... .
;L;�CS:°h;l2ec.*:::; 97.7 103.2, 108.7 100.7 99.6 97-6.
)C5D?Iu 1tiC*: 100.1 104.0 108.9 ' 102.5 10I.4 99.9
2.4 0.8 0.2 1.7 1.8 2.3
IV -Sample&Sample Duplicate-BTU/ASTM D-1945
.•.•..........
...........•-.•..,.-.,.•...
:;:�:�:=AA:C:ID.�:�:�:�::�:�:::�:�ina�yte•:;:;:•: •:•:•:�:::;:•:Hz::::::::.:::::•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•pa::�:�:�:�:�:�::�:•:•:;:•:•:;i�•:•:•:•:•:•:•::;:•:•:•:•:•:CN4:;:;:•:�:;:;•:�:•:�:•:•:•:Cf:�:�:�:�:�:�:;::�:�:�:�:�:�.•.�a-:;:-:�:�:�:
0.0 0.1 52-4 0.1 0.0 7.4
0.0 0.1 52.6 0.1 0.0 7.4
:::19leaa:>::'-> 0.0 0.1 52.5 0.1 0.0 7.4
':-;ola: tD:k*�:: 0.0 0.7 0.4 1.2 6.3 0.8
V-Matrix Spike&Duplicate-BTU/ASTM D-1945
Jae.... .........z................z....... ...........a...... ............................z......
-0.0 26.2 0.0 0.0 3.7
9.9 10.1 10.0 10.0 10.0
10.6 36.1 10.7 10.6 14.0
10-3 36.5 10.6 10.5 13.9
::1415°Ia Iiec*1 : 107.4 97.5 107.2 105.9 102.8
;; $ :°1.o;:Rec:*•*:: 104.2 101.5 105.E 104.3 102-0
3. 4.0 1.5 1.5 0.8
VI-Closing Continuing.Calibration Verification-BTU/ASTM D-1945
.•.•.�.•�G:ID::�:�:�::�:�:�:�:A.;ga}yte:::::::: ::::::::::::::I•Iy;:::;::::::::::;:::::::;:::::Og::�;�:�:�:�:�::�:�:�:�:....z.................a...... ....-......................2......
9.9 10.4` 20.2 10.0• 10.0 10.0
:::::Resiit3::::: 9.7 10.8 22.1 10.2 10.1 10.0
>:Ole:Re:C•*:::: 98.11 104.1 109.3 101.8 101.0 100.0
*Must be 85-115%
**Must be 75-125%
***Must be<25%
ND=Not Detected Sucha Par-mar,Ph.D.
<RL=less than Reporting Limit Technical Director
Quality ControUQuality Assurance Report
Date Analyzed Instrument ID FIID#3
Analyst Caib Date : 08/13/19
Units ppmv Reporting Limit : 0.5 ppmv
I-Opening Continuina Calibration Verification-BTU/ASTM D-1945
�...�... . 3.'t� ...M-}►axe..•.".....-.-.".Efhsne':::::;:: ';IPropane •>:>:;>:.:}3ptane:::::•:.: ;:P�r,€ane�:�:•:: '•lH[e�arie:?�:�:•:
:::;5 'ike:Cbnd;:;:; 99.7 100.1 99.9 99.8 100.0 100.2
113.9 112.1 110.9 109.4 106.5
110.9 113.7 112.2 111.1 109.4 106.3
II-Method Blank-BTU/ASTM D-1945
.. ................ ................ ................
.;.;.;.; • •.: ..::�:�:�:»;>:A;nal' e�:�:�:�: �:•:�:•N#ethatie:�:�:�:��:;;�;I'thane:;>:<��>:;;I'xo"ai}e»:•:•�:�>:�::�utatke:;:;:;:;:::�:_�:�Pentaaie>:�:�: �>;»JElehe;»:�
MB >:Conceotratioo:: ND ND ND ND ND ND
III-Laboratory Control S ike&Du licate-BTU/ASTM D-1945
y...... ...............•.,..•...,...Ethane:::::::;:::;:::;i'ro]fare_::::: ......::::::; ::;:::;Perifarte::::;:;::;:::::T
::Ssm B: onc: 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
>:S"ke:Cozi: x 99.7 100.1 99.9 99.8 100.0 100.2
Lati Control ":':`' Result:.:;: 105.8 108.7 106.4 105.8 106.1 102.3
.X'CSD:Re§tiit:::: 106.9 109.9 108.7 106.7.. 105.8 102.9
:::;StandaidSs :::..............
;'•:ECS:°la�ec: 106.2 108.5 106.5 106.0 106.2 102.I
]LCS1i:�1a Rec*: 107.3 109:8 108.8 107.0 105.8 102.7
..'O/o:RPD...... 1.0 1.1 2.1 0.9 0.3 0.6
IV.-Sam Ie&Sample Duplicate-BTU/ASTM D-1945
................
.::::::::::rival''te:::: ":•:•iYli than e:::: ::Et}tarie::: ::::PrQ'aria: :Butazte•:::: :•:•:•:Pentane::::•
0.1 0
5.3 .0 0.0 0.0 0.0
:::Siri'le:;D:u';:;:: 5.4 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
: 5.3 0.1 0.0
2.6 6.5 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
V-Matrix Spike&Duplicate-BTU/ASTM D-1945
:�:�:�Ar�C�ID�:�:�:�::�:�:�:�:Final''�e�:�:�:�: �:�:�:�Methai?e::�:�:��:�:�:�:�Ethari�:�:�:�:�:��:�:�:�:Pr'o'•ania:�:�:�:�=:�:�:�:�$rita�ie������������������••"•'' .... ....Pentane:•:•:•:-•:-:•:•:•Hexane:•:•:•:•
0.0 0.0 0.0
49.8 50.1 50.0 49.9 50.0 50,1
•60.5 59.8 58.4 57.5 57.2 55.6
lY1SIlResulti::: 60.'1 59.9 58.2 57.3 57.1 55.1
116.0 119.3 116.9 115.3 114.4 110.9
116.5 119.5 116.4 114.9 114.2 110.0
0.4 0.2 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.8
VI-Closing Continuing Calibration Verification-BTU/ASTM•D-1945
�:�:�t�XG:�:�:�:�:��:�:�:�:�F1ii�iyt¢:::::::: ::::::::1Viettiasie:::;::::;:;:;:;:E:tji •�e:;:::::;::;:;:;::�''r'o'"'a'•e::;:;:;::;:;:::;::Biit'•'-'•-:;:;:;:;::;:;:::;:''�'""�-•';:::;::::::;:;:,;:..•...•.•.....-:":•:•:
:•: _ ............�tl.............. ..s1..............ane..........�enfa►re.....,...I3exsne.....•.
99.7 100.1 99.9 99.8 100.0 100.2
105.3 108.5 106.7 105.1 105.3 101.6
%:Red:•*.:>:;: 105.6 108.3 106.8 105.3 105.3 161.4
*Must be 8S-115%
"Must be 75-125%
***Must be<25%
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<RL=less than Reporting Limit Technical Director
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Quality ControUQuality Assurance Report
ASTM D-5504
Date Analyzed: Instrument ID:SCD#10
Analyst: Calb.Date: 1/8/2020
Units: ppbV
Opening Calibration Verification Standard
523.0 bVH2S S1192
H2S- Resp.(area) Result %Rec* %RPD****
Initial 5391 535 102.2 0.4
Duplicate 5294 525 100.4 1.4 '
Triplicate 5424 538 102.8 1.0
547.5 ppbYR23 S1192
McSH Resp.(area) Result %Rec* %RPD****
Initial 6187 540 98.6 0.3
Duplicate 6180 539 98.5 0.4
Tri licate 6256 546 99.7 0.8
535.8 ppbYH2S(SS1192)
DMS Resp.(area) Result. %Ree* %RPD****
Initial 6719 535 99.8 0.2
Duplicate 1 6613 526. 98.2 1.4
Triplicate 6790 1 540 100.9 1.2
Method Blank
Analyte Result
H2S <PQL
McSH <PQL
DMS <PQL
Du licate Analysis Sample ID 200176-5289
Analyte Sample Duplicate Mean %RPD***
Result Result
H2S <PQL <PQL 0.0 0.0
McSH <PQL <PQL 0.0 0.0
DMS <PQL <PQL 0.0 0.0
Matrix S ike&Duplicate Sam le II) 200176-5289 x10
Analyse Sample Spike. MS MSD MS MSD %RPD***
Cone. Added Result Result %Rec** %Rec**
H2S <PQL 261.5 255.5 264.3 97.7 101.1 3.4 _
McSH- <PQL . 273.8 259.9 256.5 94.9 93.7 1.3
DMS <PQL 267.9 261.2 254.6 97.5 95.1 2.5
ClosinR Calibration Verification Standard
Analyse Std.Cone. Result. %Rec**
H2S 523.0 563.0 107.6
McSH 547.5 565.6 103.3
D14IS 535.8 551.9 103.0
- *Mustbe9S-105%, **Must be90-110%, •*"Mustbe<10%, ****Mrtrtbe<S%APDfrom Mean result
MS.* PQL=10.0 ppbV,MDL=0.95 ppbV
McSH.•PQL=10.0 ppbV,MDL=1.40 ppbV
DMS: PQL=10.0 ppbV.-MDL=1.46 ppbV
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