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Home My WebLink AboutContract 53974-NC1Memorandum Date:7/30/2024 To:JB Strong, Sr. Assistant City Attorney To: Zelalem Arega Engineering Manager Lauren Prieur Transportation/Public Works Director Re: Alpha Testing LLC to UES Professional Solutions 44, LLC - Name change only Prior Name:Alpha Testing LLC New Name: UES Professional Solutions 44, LLC Supplier id: 0000030498 CSCO: 53974 APPROVED BY:__________________________________________ JB Strong, Sr. Assistant City Attorney APPROVAL DATE:_____________________ July 30, 2024 City of Fort Worth Tracy Walter, Management Analyst II – Vendor Management/Pcard Purchasing Division 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Tracy.Walter@FortWorthTexas.gov RE: Alpha Testing, LLC name change to UES Dear Tracy, Please let this letter serve as notification that Alpha Testing, LLC (Alpha) has changed our company name to UES Professional Solutions 44, LLC (UES), effective 4 January 2024. Alpha was acquired to become the Texas region within UES, a national consulting firm, www.teamues.com. As UES, we continue to provide the same services from the same locations. Becoming part of UES allows me to offer the City of Fort Worth additional abilities and service locations, to be provided under separate cover as requested. Our staff remains and continues to grow both organically and through additional acquisitions in Texas. Our tax ID numbers remain the same, and I have included an updated W-9, name change documentation from the Secretary of State, and our IRS Form 147C for your records. Please let us know if there is any additional documentation needed at this time. We appreciate your assistance in making this change within the City of Fort Worth, as we appreciate the work we are asked to perform on your behalf. Sincerely, UES Professional Solutions 44, LLC Jeffrey G Wilt, PG, Vice President - Texas Region (214) 755-6482, jwilt@teamues.com mk/jgw cc: jw, mk ��m W�9 Request for Taxpayer Give form to the (Rev. March 2024) Identification Number and Certification requester. Do not Department of the Treasury Qa to www.Jrs.gov/FormW9 for insUuctions and the latest information. send to the IRS. Intemal Revenue Service Betore you begin. For guidance re�ated to the purpose of Form W-9, see PurQosa of Form, below. �i m A a c 0 ai e �� ] �"' iN '� � a� � � � Name of antitytndividual. M entry is required, (For a sole proprietor or disregardad entity, enter the owner's name on fine 1, arsd enter the business/tlisregaraea entity's name on line 2.) 5 Professional Solutions 44, LLC Business name/disregarded entity nartse, if different from above. 3a Check tha appropriate box for federal tax classification of the entityfir�dividual whose name is entered on lirte 1. Check 4 Exemptions (cales apply only to only one of the following seven boxes. certain entilies, not individuals; ❑ Individual/sole proprietor ❑ C corporetion ❑ S corporation ❑ Partnership ❑ TrusVestate see instructions on page 3r � LLC. Enter the tax classification {C = C corporation, S= S corporation, P= Partnership) ... . C Exempt payee code pf any) Note: Check the "LLC" box above artd, in the entry space, enter the appropriate code (C, S, or P) for the tax classifcation of the LLC, unlsss it is a dis►egerded entity. A disregarded entity should irtstesd check the appropriate Exemptian from Foreign Account Tax box tor the tax classification of its owner. Compliance Act (FATCA) reporting ❑ Other (see inswctions) � code (if any) 3b If on line 3a you checked "Partnership" or "TrusVestate," or checked "LlC" and entered "P" as its tax classification, and you are providEng this form to a partnership, trust, or estate Pn which you have an ownership interest, chedc (APA��e� to accounts maintairred this box if you have any foreign partners, owrse►s, o� berseficiaries. See ingtrucdons ... .... . .❑ outside the UMted Stafes.) 5 Address (number, sVeet, and apt. or suite no.). See instrucGons. 8 City, state, and ZlP code 7 List account number(s) here (optionai) Identification r your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name glven on line 1 to avoid L� ,�p withholding. For individuals, this is generally your social security number {SSN). However, %r a � lent allen, sole proprfetor, or dfsregarded entity, see the instructions for Part I, later. For other les, It is your employer identlftcatfon number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a or later. r, rtumber m _ � ificaUon number :: If the account is In more than one name, see the instructions for Eine 1. See also What lVame and ber To Glve the Requester for guidelines on whose number to enter. 7 5— 1 8 8 0 2 7 8 Under penaltfes of perjury, I certify that: 1. The number shown on this form is my correct texpayer identification rsumber {or I am waiting for a number to be issued to rrie); and 2. I am not subject to backup withholding because (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have rtot been nodfled by the lntemal Revenue Serv)ce (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report aIl interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding; and 3. I am a U.S. cltizen or other U.S. person (deflned below); and aI. The FATCA code(s) entered on tMs form (if any) indEcating that I am exampt from FATCA reporting is correct. Certification instructions. You must cross out ltem 2 above if you have been notitied by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding �ecause you have iailed to report aIl interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transacUons, item 2 does not apply. For mortgage Interest paid, acqulsEtlon or abandonment of secured property ncellation of debt, contdbutions to an individual retirement arrangerrsent (IRA), and, generally, payments other than interest and dividends, you are quired to sign the ce�tiflcation, but you must provide your correct TIN. See ihe insuuctlons tor Part II, later. Sfgnature of U.3. person Requester's name and address (optEonal) o� �/H�a �-/ references are to the Intemal Revenue Code unless otherwise [re developments. For the latest information about developments ed to Form W-9 and its instructions, such as legislation enacted � they were published, go to www.irs.gov/Fom►W9. �at's New 3a has been mod€fied to clarify how a dlsregarded entity completes �ine. An LLC that is a disregarded entlry should check the •opriate box for the tax classification of its owner. Otherwtse, ft tld check the "LLC" box and enter Ets appropriate tax classification. New fine 3b has been sdded to this form. A ftow-through entity is required to complete this line to Indicate that it has direct or Indirect forefgn partners, owners, or beneflciaries when it provides the Form W-9 to another flow-through entity In whfch it has an ownershfp interest. This change is intended to provide a flow-through enttty w(th tnformation regardfng the status of its indirect foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries, so that it can satisfy any applicabla reporting requirements. For exarr�ple, a partnership that has any Indirect foreign partners may be reg�ired to complete Schedules K-2 and K-3. See the Partnership Instructions for Schedules K-2 and K-3 (Form 1U6S7. Purpose of Form M individual or entity (Form W-9 requester) who is required to 8!e an informatton retum with the IRS is givirsg you thls foRn because they Cat. No.10231X Form H/-9 (Rev. 3-2024) Corporations Section ,�� E Q P.O.Box 13697 �,�� ,.� Austin, Texas 78711-3697 W � �`�, '� !a � � '� Office of the Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF FILING OF UES PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS 44, LLC 804286816 [formerly: ALPHA TESTING, LLC] Jane Nelson Secretary of State The undersigned, as Secretary of State of Texas, hereby certifies that a Certificate of Amendment for the above named entity has been received in this office and has been found to conform to the applicable provisions of law. ACCORDINGLY, the undersigned, as Secretary of State, and by virtue of the authority vested in the secretary by law, hereby issues this certificate evidencing filing effective on the date shown below. Dated: O 1/04/2024 Effective: O 1/04/2024 ► iyr�,?� �� 1 �V �K;f ~� �l � ��t- �� r � � ��I�� . ��n � �� : ui�� .� � * Jane Nelson Secretary of State Come visit us on the internet at https://www. sos. texas.gov/ Phone: (512) 463-5555 FaY: (512) 463-5709 Dial: 7-1-1 for Relay Services Prepared by: Tracy Cardenas TID: 10303 Document: 1319676110002 Corporations Section ,�� E Q� Jane Nelson P.O.Box 13697 �,�� ,.� Secretary of State Austin, Texas 78711-3697 W � �`�, '� !a � � '� Office of the Secretary of State January O5, 2024 Attn: Jean Bissell Kristie Tolliver 212 S. Tryon Street STE. 1000, Suite 310 Charlotte, NC 28281 USA RE: UES PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS 44, LLC File Number: 804286816 It has been our pleasure to file the Certificate of Amendment for the referenced entity. Enclosed is the certificate evidencing filing. Payment of the filing fee is acknowledged by this letter. If we may be of further service at any time, please let us know. Sincerely, Corporations Section Business & Public Filings Division (512) 463-5555 Enclosure Come visit us on the internet at https://www. sos. texas.gov/ Phone: (512) 463-5555 FaY: (512) 463-5709 Dial: 7-1-1 for Relay Services Prepared by: Tracy Cardenas TID: 10323 Document: 1319676110002 Form 424 I Secretary of State P.O. Box 13697 'Austin, TX 78711-3697 FAX: 512/463-5709 ''Filing Fee: See instructions :�� r. ,,, . �% � I?�'� � / Certificate of Amendment Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State of Texas Filing #: 804286816 01/04/2024 Document #: 1319676110002 mage Generated Electronically for Web Filing Entity Information ' The fi�ing entity is a: Domestic Limited Liabilitv Companv (LLC) ' The name of the filing entity is: ALPHA TESTING, LLC ' The file number issued to the filing entity by the secretary of state is: 804286816 Amendment to Name The amendment changes the formation document of the filing entity to change the article or provision that names the ''entity. The article or provision is amended to read as follows The name of the filing entity is. , UES PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS 44, LLC ' A letter of consent, if applicable, is attached. Statement of Approval ' The amendment has been approved in the manner required by the Texas Business Organizations Code and by the ' ' governing documents of the entity. ' Effectiveness of Filing �'A. This document becomes effective when the document is filed by the secretary of state. ' �B. This document becomes effective at a later date, which is not more than ninety (90) days from the date of its ' ' filing by the secretary of state. The delayed effective date is ' Execution . The undersigned signs this document subject to the penalties imposed by law for the submission of a materially false ' ''or fraudulent instrument and declares under penalty of perjury that the undersigned is authorized under the Texas ' ''Business Organizations Code to execute the filing instrument. ' ' �ate: January 4, 2024 BENJAMIN BUTTERFIELD ' Signature of authorized person ' yl�l�[K�]yy[d�K�7�1 07/24/2024 1:25:09 PM —0400 IRS INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FAX TRANSMISSION Cover Sheet Date: July 24, 2424 To: AddresslOrganization: Fax Number: (954) 759-5514 �ffice Number: PAGE 1 OF 2 �� I�� From: Aparicio Maria D AddresslOrganization: Fax Number: Office Number: Number of pages: 2� !ncluding coverpage Subject: This communication is intended for the sole use of the individual to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information that is pri�ileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited by the provisions of the Internal Re�enue code. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender immediately by telephone. Thank you. 07/24/2024 1:25:09 PM -0400 IR5 Department of the Treasury Internal Re�enue Ser�ice 1973 N RULON WHITE BLVD OGDEN , UT, 84404 UES PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS 44 LLC JEFF THOMAS SOLE MBR 2209 WISCONSIN ST STE 100 DALLAS, TX 75229-2060-250 Employer ldentification Number: 75-1880278 Dear Taxpayer: Thank you for your inquiry of 7/24/2024. PAGE 2 OF 2 In reply refer to: 0443317352 7/24/2024 LTR 147C Your Employer ldentification Number (EIN} is 75-1880278. Please keep this letter in your permanent records. Enter your name and your EIN on all business federal tax forms and on related correspondence. If you have any questions regarding this letter, you can call 1-800-829-0115. If you prefer, you may write to us at the address shown at the top of the first page of this letter. When you write, please include a telephone number where you may be reached and the best time to call. Sincerely, Miss Aparicio 1004007457 CSR ��m W�9 Request for Taxpayer Give form to the (Rev. March 2024) Identification Number and Certification requester. Do not Department of the Treasury Qa to www.Jrs.gov/FormW9 for insUuctions and the latest information. send to the IRS. Intemal Revenue Service Betore you begin. For guidance re�ated to the purpose of Form W-9, see PurQosa of Form, below. �i m A a c 0 ai e �� ] �"' iN '� � a� � � � Name of antitytndividual. M entry is required, (For a sole proprietor or disregardad entity, enter the owner's name on fine 1, arsd enter the business/tlisregaraea entity's name on line 2.) 5 Professional Solutions 44, LLC Business name/disregarded entity nartse, if different from above. 3a Check tha appropriate box for federal tax classification of the entityfir�dividual whose name is entered on lirte 1. Check 4 Exemptions (cales apply only to only one of the following seven boxes. certain entilies, not individuals; ❑ Individual/sole proprietor ❑ C corporetion ❑ S corporation ❑ Partnership ❑ TrusVestate see instructions on page 3r � LLC. Enter the tax classification {C = C corporation, S= S corporation, P= Partnership) ... . C Exempt payee code pf any) Note: Check the "LLC" box above artd, in the entry space, enter the appropriate code (C, S, or P) for the tax classifcation of the LLC, unlsss it is a dis►egerded entity. A disregarded entity should irtstesd check the appropriate Exemptian from Foreign Account Tax box tor the tax classification of its owner. Compliance Act (FATCA) reporting ❑ Other (see inswctions) � code (if any) 3b If on line 3a you checked "Partnership" or "TrusVestate," or checked "LlC" and entered "P" as its tax classification, and you are providEng this form to a partnership, trust, or estate Pn which you have an ownership interest, chedc (APA��e� to accounts maintairred this box if you have any foreign partners, owrse►s, o� berseficiaries. See ingtrucdons ... .... . .❑ outside the UMted Stafes.) 5 Address (number, sVeet, and apt. or suite no.). See instrucGons. 8 City, state, and ZlP code 7 List account number(s) here (optionai) Identification r your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name glven on line 1 to avoid L� ,�p withholding. For individuals, this is generally your social security number {SSN). However, %r a � lent allen, sole proprfetor, or dfsregarded entity, see the instructions for Part I, later. For other les, It is your employer identlftcatfon number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a or later. r, rtumber m _ � ificaUon number :: If the account is In more than one name, see the instructions for Eine 1. See also What lVame and ber To Glve the Requester for guidelines on whose number to enter. 7 5— 1 8 8 0 2 7 8 Under penaltfes of perjury, I certify that: 1. The number shown on this form is my correct texpayer identification rsumber {or I am waiting for a number to be issued to rrie); and 2. I am not subject to backup withholding because (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have rtot been nodfled by the lntemal Revenue Serv)ce (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report aIl interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding; and 3. I am a U.S. cltizen or other U.S. person (deflned below); and aI. The FATCA code(s) entered on tMs form (if any) indEcating that I am exampt from FATCA reporting is correct. Certification instructions. You must cross out ltem 2 above if you have been notitied by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding �ecause you have iailed to report aIl interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transacUons, item 2 does not apply. For mortgage Interest paid, acqulsEtlon or abandonment of secured property ncellation of debt, contdbutions to an individual retirement arrangerrsent (IRA), and, generally, payments other than interest and dividends, you are quired to sign the ce�tiflcation, but you must provide your correct TIN. See ihe insuuctlons tor Part II, later. Sfgnature of U.3. person Requester's name and address (optEonal) o� �/H�a �-/ references are to the Intemal Revenue Code unless otherwise [re developments. For the latest information about developments ed to Form W-9 and its instructions, such as legislation enacted � they were published, go to www.irs.gov/Fom►W9. �at's New 3a has been mod€fied to clarify how a dlsregarded entity completes �ine. An LLC that is a disregarded entlry should check the •opriate box for the tax classification of its owner. Otherwtse, ft tld check the "LLC" box and enter Ets appropriate tax classification. New fine 3b has been sdded to this form. A ftow-through entity is required to complete this line to Indicate that it has direct or Indirect forefgn partners, owners, or beneflciaries when it provides the Form W-9 to another flow-through entity In whfch it has an ownershfp interest. This change is intended to provide a flow-through enttty w(th tnformation regardfng the status of its indirect foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries, so that it can satisfy any applicabla reporting requirements. For exarr�ple, a partnership that has any Indirect foreign partners may be reg�ired to complete Schedules K-2 and K-3. See the Partnership Instructions for Schedules K-2 and K-3 (Form 1U6S7. Purpose of Form M individual or entity (Form W-9 requester) who is required to 8!e an informatton retum with the IRS is givirsg you thls foRn because they Cat. No.10231X Form H/-9 (Rev. 3-2024) Corporations Section ,�� E Q P.O.Box 13697 �,�� ,.� Austin, Texas 78711-3697 W � �`�, '� !a � � '� Office of the Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF FILING OF UES PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS 44, LLC 804286816 [formerly: ALPHA TESTING, LLC] Jane Nelson Secretary of State The undersigned, as Secretary of State of Texas, hereby certifies that a Certificate of Amendment for the above named entity has been received in this office and has been found to conform to the applicable provisions of law. ACCORDINGLY, the undersigned, as Secretary of State, and by virtue of the authority vested in the secretary by law, hereby issues this certificate evidencing filing effective on the date shown below. Dated: O 1/04/2024 Effective: O 1/04/2024 ► iyr�,?� �� 1 �V �K;f ~� �l � ��t- �� r � � ��I�� . ��n � �� : ui�� .� � * Jane Nelson Secretary of State Come visit us on the internet at https://www. sos. texas.gov/ Phone: (512) 463-5555 FaY: (512) 463-5709 Dial: 7-1-1 for Relay Services Prepared by: Tracy Cardenas TID: 10303 Document: 1319676110002 Corporations Section ,�� E Q� Jane Nelson P.O.Box 13697 �,�� ,.� Secretary of State Austin, Texas 78711-3697 W � �`�, '� !a � � '� Office of the Secretary of State January O5, 2024 Attn: Jean Bissell Kristie Tolliver 212 S. Tryon Street STE. 1000, Suite 310 Charlotte, NC 28281 USA RE: UES PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS 44, LLC File Number: 804286816 It has been our pleasure to file the Certificate of Amendment for the referenced entity. Enclosed is the certificate evidencing filing. Payment of the filing fee is acknowledged by this letter. If we may be of further service at any time, please let us know. Sincerely, Corporations Section Business & Public Filings Division (512) 463-5555 Enclosure Come visit us on the internet at https://www. sos. texas.gov/ Phone: (512) 463-5555 FaY: (512) 463-5709 Dial: 7-1-1 for Relay Services Prepared by: Tracy Cardenas TID: 10323 Document: 1319676110002 Form 424 I Secretary of State P.O. Box 13697 'Austin, TX 78711-3697 FAX: 512/463-5709 ''Filing Fee: See instructions :�� r. ,,, . �% � I?�'� � / Certificate of Amendment Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State of Texas Filing #: 804286816 01/04/2024 Document #: 1319676110002 mage Generated Electronically for Web Filing Entity Information ' The fi�ing entity is a: Domestic Limited Liabilitv Companv (LLC) ' The name of the filing entity is: ALPHA TESTING, LLC ' The file number issued to the filing entity by the secretary of state is: 804286816 Amendment to Name The amendment changes the formation document of the filing entity to change the article or provision that names the ''entity. The article or provision is amended to read as follows The name of the filing entity is. , UES PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS 44, LLC ' A letter of consent, if applicable, is attached. Statement of Approval ' The amendment has been approved in the manner required by the Texas Business Organizations Code and by the ' ' governing documents of the entity. ' Effectiveness of Filing �'A. This document becomes effective when the document is filed by the secretary of state. ' �B. This document becomes effective at a later date, which is not more than ninety (90) days from the date of its ' ' filing by the secretary of state. The delayed effective date is ' Execution . The undersigned signs this document subject to the penalties imposed by law for the submission of a materially false ' ''or fraudulent instrument and declares under penalty of perjury that the undersigned is authorized under the Texas ' ''Business Organizations Code to execute the filing instrument. ' ' �ate: January 4, 2024 BENJAMIN BUTTERFIELD ' Signature of authorized person ' yl�l�[K�]yy[d�K�7�1