Contract - Mistras Group Inc. - 4/25/2024 CITY OF ROUND ROCK
AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF
FIRE APPARATUS TESTING SERVICES FROM
MISTRAS GROUP INC.
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
CITY OF ROUND ROCK § KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON §
COUNTY OF TRAVIS §
THAT THIS Agreement for purchase of fire apparatus testing services for the Fire
Department's fire apparatus equipment, and for related goods and services, (referred to herein as
the "A S
ement"), is made and entered into on this the ��day of the month of
2024, by and between the CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, a home-rule
municipality whose offices are located at 221 East Main Street, Round Rock, Texas 78664
(referred to herein as the "City") and MISTRAS GROUP INC., 600 Kaiser Drive, Building
241, Heath, Ohio 43056 (referred to herein as the "Services Provider").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, City desires to purchase fire apparatus testing services for the Fire
Department's fire apparatus equipment, and City desires to procure same from Services
Provider; and
WHEREAS, City has issued its "Invitation for Bid" for the provision of said goods and
services, and City has selected the Bid submitted by the Services Provider; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into this Agreement to set forth in writing their
respective rights, duties, and obligations;
NOW, THEREFORE, WITNESSETH:
That for and in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and other good and
valuable consideration, sufficiency and receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, it is mutually
agreed between the parties as follows:
1.0 DEFINITIONS
A. Agreement means the binding legal contract between City and Services Provider
whereby City is obligated to buy specified services and Services Provider is obligated to sell
same. The Agreement includes the following: (a) City's Invitation for Bid designated
Solicitation Number 23-035 dated September 2023; (b) Services Provider's Response to the IFB;
(c) contract award; and (d) any exhibits, addenda, and/or amendments thereto. Any
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inconsistencies or conflicts in the contract documents shall be resolved by giving preference in
the following order:
(1) This Agreement;
(2) Services Provider's Response to IFB;
(3) City's Invitation for Bids, exhibits, and attachments.
B. City means the City of Round Rock, Williamson and Travis Counties, Texas.
C. Effective Date means the date upon which the binding signatures of both parties
to this Agreement are affixed.
D. Force Majeure means acts of God, strikes, lockouts, or other industrial
disturbances, acts of the public enemy, orders of any kind from the government of the United
States or the State of Texas or any civil or military authority, insurrections, riots, epidemics,
landslides, lightning, earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, storms, floods, restraint of the government
and the people, civil disturbances, explosions, or other causes not reasonably within the control
of the party claiming such inability.
E. Goods and services mean the specified services, supplies, materials,
commodities, or equipment.
2.0 EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM
A. This Agreement shall be effective on the date it has been signed by both parties
hereto and shall remain in full force and effect unless and until it expires by operation of the term
stated herein, or until terminated or extended as provided herein.
B. The initial term of this Agreement is for sixty (60) months from the effective date
hereof.
C. City reserves the right to review the relationship at any time and may elect to
terminate this Agreement with or without cause or may elect to continue.
3.0 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS
City selected Services Provider to supply the services as outlined in the IFB and
Response to IFB submitted by Services Provider, all as specified in Exhibit "A." The intent of
these documents is to formulate an Agreement listing the responsibilities of both parties as
outlined in the IFB and as offered by Services Provider in its Response to the IFB.
The services which are the subject of this Agreement are described in Exhibit "A" and,
together with this Agreement, comprise the total Agreement and they are fully a part of this
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Agreement as if repeated herein in full.
4.0 ITEMS AWARDED; SCOPE OF WORK
Items Awarded. All bid items on Exhibit"A" are awarded to Services Provider.
Scope of Work. For purposes of this Agreement, City has issued documents delineating the
required services (specifically Invitation for Bid Solicitation Number 23-035 dated September
2023). Services Provider has issued its response agreeing to provide all such required services in
all specified particulars. All such referenced documents are included in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes. When taken together with the appended exhibits,
this Agreement shall evidence the entire understanding and agreement between the parties and
shall supersede any prior proposals, correspondence or discussions.
Services Provider shall satisfactorily provide all services described under the attached
exhibits within the contract term specified in Section 2.01. Services Provider's undertakings
shall be limited to performing services for the City and/or advising City concerning those matters
on which Services Provider has been specifically engaged. Services Provider shall perform its
services in accordance with this Agreement, in accordance with the appended exhibits, in
accordance with due care, and in accordance with prevailing industry standards for comparable
services.
5.0 COSTS
A. Bid costs listed on "Attachment C—Bid Sheet" of Exhibit "A," shall be the basis
of any charges collected by the Services Provider.
B. The City shall be authorized to pay Services Provider an amount not to exceed
Thirty-Three Six Hundred Seventy and No/100 Dollars ($33,670.00) per year for a total
amount not-to-exceed One Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Fifty and No/100
Dollars ($168,350.00) for the term of this Agreement.
6.0 INVOICES
All invoices shall include, at a minimum, the following information:
A. Name and address of Services Provider;
B. Purchase Order Number;
C. Description and quantity of items received or services provided; and
D. Delivery or performance dates.
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7.0 INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE CONTRACTING/PURCHASING
Authority for local governments to contract with one another to perform certain
governmental functions and services, including but not limited to purchasing functions, is
granted under Government Code, Title 7, Chapter 791, Interlocal Cooperation Contracts,
Subchapter B and Subchapter C, and Local Government Code, Title 8, Chapter 271, Subchapter
F, Section 271.101 and Section 271.102.
Other governmental entities within the State of Texas may be extended the opportunity to
purchase off of the City's bid, with the consent and agreement of the successful vendor(s) and
the City. Such agreement shall be conclusively inferred for the vendor from lack of exception to
this clause in the vendor's response. However, all parties hereby expressly agree that the City is
not an agent of, partner to, or representative of those outside agencies or entities and that the City
is not obligated or liable for any action or debts that may arise out of such independently-
negotiated"piggyback"procurements.
8.0 NON-APPROPRIATION AND FISCAL FUNDING
This Agreement is a commitment of City's current revenues only. It is understood and
agreed that City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at the end of any City fiscal year
if the governing body of City does not appropriate funds sufficient to purchase the services as
determined by City's budget for the fiscal year in question. City may effect such termination by
giving Services Provider a written notice of termination at the end of its then current fiscal year.
9.0 PROMPT PAYMENT POLICY
In accordance with Chapter 2251, V.T.C.A., Texas Government Code, payment to
Services Provider will be made within thirty (30) days of the day on which City receives the
performance, supplies,materials, equipment, and/or deliverables, or within thirty(30)days of the
day on which the performance of services was complete, or within thirty (30) days of the day on
which City receives a correct invoice for the performance and/or deliverables or services,
whichever is later. Services Provider may charge interest on an overdue payment at the "rate in
effect" on September 1 of the fiscal year in which the payment becomes overdue, in accordance
with V.T.C.A., Texas Government Code, Section 2251.025(b); however, this Policy does not
apply to payments made by City in the event:
A. There is a bona fide dispute between City and Services Provider, a contractor, a
subcontractor or supplier about the goods delivered or the service performed that
cause the payment to be late; or
B. The terms of a federal contract, grant, regulation, or statute prevent City from
making a timely payment with federal funds; or
C. There is a bona fide dispute between Services Provider and a subcontractor or
between a subcontractor and its supplier about the goods delivered or the service
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performed that causes the payment to be late; or
D. Invoices are not mailed to City in strict accordance with instructions, if any, on
the purchase order or the Agreement or other such contractual agreement.
10.0 GRATUITIES AND BRIBES
City may, by written notice to Services Provider, cancel this Agreement without liability
to Services Provider if it is determined by City that gratuities or bribes in the form of
entertainment, gifts, or otherwise were offered or given by Services Provider or its agents or
representatives to any City officer, employee or elected representative with respect to the
performance of this Agreement. In addition, Services Provider may be subject to penalties stated
in Title 8 of the Texas Penal Code.
11.0 TAXES
City is exempt from Federal Excise and State Sales Tax; therefore, tax shall not be
included in Services Provider's charges.
12.0 ORDERS PLACED WITH ALTERNATE SERVICES PROVIDERS
If Services Provider cannot provide the goods as specified, City reserves the right and
option to obtain the products or services from another supplier or suppliers.
13.0 INSURANCE
Services Provider shall meet all requirements as stated in Part II of the IFB, attached as
Exhibit "A" and as set forth at: https://www.roundrocktexas. og v/departments/purchasing
14.0 CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE
City hereby designates the following representatives authorized to act in its behalf with
regard to this Agreement:
Michael Boyd, Battalion Chief
Fire Department
203 Commerce Boulevard
Round Rock, Texas 78664
512-638-9490
mboy(aroundrocktexas.gov
15.0 RIGHT TO ASSURANCE
Whenever either party to this Agreement, in good faith, has reason to question the other
party's intent to perform hereunder, then demand may be made to the other party for written
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assurance of the intent to perform. In the event that no written assurance is given within the
reasonable time specified when demand is made, then and in that event the demanding party may
treat such failure as an anticipatory repudiation of this Agreement.
16.0 DEFAULT
If Services Provider abandons or defaults under this Agreement and is a cause of City
purchasing the specified goods elsewhere, Services Provider agrees that it may be charged the
difference in cost, if any, and that it will not be considered in the re-advertisement of the service
and that it may not be considered in future bids for the same type of work unless the scope of
work is significantly changed.
Services Provider shall be declared in default of this Agreement if it does any of the
following:
A. Fails to make any payment in full when due;
B. Fails to fully, timely and faithfully perform any of its material obligations under
this Agreement;
C. Fails to provide adequate assurance of performance under the "Right to
Assurance" section herein; or
D. Becomes insolvent or seeks relief under the bankruptcy laws of the United States.
17.0 TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION
A. City has the right to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, for
convenience and without cause, at any time upon thirty (30) days' written notice to Services
Provider.
B. In the event of any default by Services Provider, City has the right to terminate
this Agreement for cause, upon ten (10) days' written notice to Services Provider.
C. Services Provider has the right to terminate this Agreement only for cause, that
being in the event of a material and substantial breach by City or by mutual agreement to
terminate evidenced in writing by and between the parties.
D. In the event City terminates under subsections (A) or (B) of this section, the
following shall apply: Upon City's delivery of the referenced notice to Services Provider,
Services Provider shall discontinue all services in connection with the performance of this
Agreement and shall proceed to cancel promptly all existing orders and contracts insofar as such
orders and contracts are chargeable to this Agreement. Within thirty (30) days after such notice
of termination, Services Provider shall submit a statement showing in detail the goods and/or
services satisfactorily performed under this Agreement to the date of termination. City shall then
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pay Services Provider that portion of the charges, if undisputed. The parties agree that Services
Provider is not entitled to compensation for services it would have performed under the
remaining term of the Agreement except as provided herein.
18.0 INDEMNIFICATION
Services Provider shall defend (at the option of City), indemnify, and hold City, its
successors, assigns, officers, employees and elected officials harmless from and against all suits,
actions, legal proceedings, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, attorney's fees, and any
and all other costs or fees arising out of, or incident to, concerning or resulting from the fault of
Services Provider, or Services Provider's agents, employees or subcontractors, in the
performance of Services Provider's obligations under this Agreement, no matter how, or to
whom, such loss may occur. Nothing herein shall be deemed to limit the rights of City or
Services Provider (including, but not limited'to the right to seek contribution) against any third
party who may be liable for an indemnified claim.
19.0 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, CHARTER AND ORDINANCES
A. Services Provider, its agents, employees and subcontractors shall use best efforts
to comply with all applicable federal and state laws, the Charter and Ordinances of the City of
Round Rock, as amended, and with all applicable rules and regulations promulgated by local,
state and national boards, bureaus and agencies.
B. In accordance with Chapter 2271, Texas Government Code, a governmental entity
may not enter into a contract with a company for goods and services unless the contact contains
written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and(2)will not boycott
Israel during the terms of this contract. The signatory executing this Agreement on behalf of
Services Provider verifies Services Provider does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel
during the term of this Agreement.
C. In accordance with Chapter 2274, Texas Government Code, a governmental entity
may not enter into a contract with a company with at least ten (10) full-time employees for a
value of at least One Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($100,000.00) unless the contract
has a provision verifying that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that
discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate
during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. The signatory
executing this Agreement on behalf of Service's Provider verifies Services Provider does not
have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or
firearm trade association, and it will not discriminate during the term of this Agreement against a
firearm entity or firearm trade association.
D. In accordance with Chapter 2274, Texas Government Code, a governmental entity
may not enter into a contract with a company with at least ten (10) full-time employees for a
value of at least One Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($100,000.00) unless the contract
has a provision verifying that it: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott
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energy companies during the term of this Agreement. The signatory executing this Agreement on
behalf of Services Provider verifies Services Provider does not boycott energy companies, and it
will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement.
20.0 ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION
The parties each hereby bind themselves, their successors, assigns and legal
representatives to each other with respect to the terms of this Agreement. Neither party shall
assign, sublet or transfer any interest in this Agreement without prior written authorization of the
other party.
21.0 NOTICES
All notices and other communications in connection with this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be considered given as follows:
1. When delivered personally to the recipient's address as stated in this Agreement;
or
2. Three (3) days after being deposited in the United States mail, with postage
prepaid to the recipient's address as stated in this Agreement.
Notice to Services Provider:
Mistras Group Inc.
600 Kaiser Drive
Building 241
Heath, Ohio 43056
Notice to City:
City Manager Stephanie Sandre City Attorney
221 East Main Street AND TO: 309 East Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664 Round Rock, TX 78664
Nothing contained herein shall be construed to restrict the transmission of routine
communications between representatives of City and Services Provider.
22.0 APPLICABLE LAW, ENFORCEMENT, AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be enforceable in Round Rock, Texas, and if legal action is
necessary by either party with respect to the enforcement of any or all of the terms or conditions
herein, exclusive venue for same shall lie in Williamson County, Texas. This Agreement shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws and court decisions of the State of Texas.
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23.0 EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT
This document, and all appended documents, constitutes the entire Agreement between
Services Provider and City. This Agreement may only be amended or supplemented by mutual
agreement of the parties hereto in writing, duly authorized by action of the City Manager or City
Council.
24.0 DISPUTE RESOLUTION
City and Services Provider hereby expressly agree that no claims or disputes between the
parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement or a breach thereof shall be decided by any
arbitration proceeding, including without limitation, any proceeding under the Federal
Arbitration Act(9 USC Section 1-14)or any applicable state arbitration statute.
25.0 SEVERABILITY
The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement or the
occurrence of any event rendering any portion or provision of this Agreement void shall in no
way affect the validity or enforceability of any other portion or provision of this Agreement. Any
void provision shall be deemed severed from this Agreement, and the balance of this Agreement
shall be construed and enforced as if this Agreement did not contain the particular portion or
provision held to be void. The parties further agree to amend this Agreement to replace any
stricken provision with a valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the
stricken provision. The provisions of this section shall not prevent this entire Agreement from
being void should a provision which is of the essence of this Agreement be determined void.
26.0 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Standard of Care. Services Provider represents that it employs trained, experienced and
competent persons to perform all of the services, responsibilities and duties specified herein and
that such services, responsibilities and duties shall be performed in a manner according to
generally accepted industry practices.
Time is of the Essence. Services Provider understands and agrees that time is of the
essence and that any failure of Services Provider to fulfill obligations for each portion of this
Agreement within the agreed timeframes will constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
Services Provider shall be fully responsible for its delays or for failures to use best efforts in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Where damage is caused to City due to Services
Provider's failure to perform in these circumstances, City may pursue any remedy available
without waiver of any of City's additional legal rights or remedies.
Force Majeure. Neither City nor Services Provider shall be deemed in violation of this
Agreement if it is prevented from performing any of its obligations hereunder by reasons for
which it is not responsible as defined herein. However, notice of such impediment or delay in
performance must be timely given, and all reasonable efforts undertaken to mitigate its effects.
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Exhibit "A"
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UND ROCK TEXAS
ASING DIVISION
City of Round Rock, Texas
Purchasing Division
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664-5299
www.rou ndrocktexas.gov
INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)
FIRE APPARATUS TESTING SERVICES
SOLICITATION NUMBER 23-035
SEPTEMBER 2023
Exhibit "A"
City of Round Rock
Fire Apparatus Testing Services
IFB 23-035
Commodity Code: 928-87
SEPTEMBER 2023
FIRE APPARATUS TESTING SERVICES
PART
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND: The City of Round Rock, herein after"the City" seeks a bid from firms
experienced in comprehensive annual fire apparatus testing for the City Fire Department's existing
equipment. The City currently operates nine fire stations and owns various fire trucks, pumper fire trucks,
aerial units, and ground ladders which will require annual testing.
2. SOLICITATION PACKET: This solicitation packet is comprised of the following-
Description Index
Part I —General Requirements Page(s) 2-5
Part II—Definitions, Standard Terms and Conditions, and Insurance Page 6
Requirements
Part III —Supplemental Terms and Conditions Page(s)7-9
Part IV—Scope of Work/Specifications Page(s) 10-11
Attachment A—Reference Sheet Separate Attachment
Attachment B—Bid Submission Form Separate Attachment
Attachment C—Bid Sheet Separate Attachment
3. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: It is the City's intention to follow the solicitation timeline below.
EVENT DATE
Solicitation released September 27, 2023
Deadline for submission of questions October 10, 2023 @ 3:00 PM, CST
City responses to questions or addendums Approx October 13, 2023 @ 3:00 PM, CST
Deadline for submission of responses October 27, 2023 @ 3:00 PM, CST
All questions regarding the solicitation shall be submitted through Bonfire by 5:00 PM, CST on the due date
noted above. A copy of all questions submitted and the City's response to the questions shall be posted on
the City's webpage in the form of an addendum at:
https://roundrocktexas.bonfirehub.com
The City reserves the right to modify these dates. Notice of date change will be posted to the City's website:
https://roundrocktexas.bonfirehub.com
4. SOLICITATION UPDATES: Respondents shall be responsible for monitoring the City's website at
https://roundrocktexas.bonfirehub.com for any updates pertaining to the solicitation described herein.
Various updates may include addendums, cancellations, notifications, and any other pertinent information
necessary for the submission of a correct and accurate response. The City will not be held responsible for
any further communication beyond updating the website.
5. RESPONSE DUE DATE: Appropriately submitted responses are due at or before 3:00 PM, on the due
date noted in PART I, Section 3—Schedule of Events. The Offeror shall respond via the City's electronic
bidding platform, Bonfire: https://roundrocktexas.bonfirehub.com
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Exhibit "A"
City of Round Rock
Fire Apparatus Testing Services
IFB 23-035
Commodity Code: 928-87
SEPTEMBER 2023
A. This request for proposal (RFP)does not commit the City to contract for any supply or service.
B. No paper or submittals outside of Bonfire will be accepted by the City.
C. Responses cannot be altered or amended after digital opening.
D. No response can be withdrawn after opening without written approval from the City for an acceptable
reason.
E. The City will not be bound by any oral statement or offer made contrary to the written specifications.
F. Samples and/or copies shall be provided at the Respondent's expense and shall become the property
of the City.
6. RESPONDENT QUALIFICATIONS: The City has established the following minimum qualifications.
Respondents who do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered for award. The
Respondent shall:
A. Be firms, corporations, individuals, or partnerships normally engaged in providing fire apparatus testing
services as specified herein and have adequate organization,facilities, equipment, financial capability,
and personnel to ensure prompt and efficient service to the City.
B. In order to confirm financial stability, the City may choose to review audited financial statements at any
time throughout the RFP evaluation process. Upon request, the Respondent shall provide two years
audited financial statements, including any notes or supplemental schedules within 2 business days of
the original request.
C. The Respondent shall include in the proposal a list of all litigation the company or its principals have
been involved in within the last three (3)years.
D. Be domiciled in or have a home office inside the United States. Respondents domiciled outside the
United States, or not having a home office inside the United States will not be included for consideration
in this RFP process.
In order to do business with the City of Round Rock you must be registered with the City's Vendor
Database. To register, go to: https:Hroundrocktxvendors munisselfservice.com/Vendors/defauIt.aspx
7. RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS: The Respondent, by electronically submitting their Offer, acknowledges
that he/she is an authorized representative of the Vendor, 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. The Respondent shall include the following information with their bid response:
❑ Attachment A— Reference Sheet
❑ Attachment B—Bid Submission Form
❑ Attachment C— Bid Sheet
❑ Acknowledged Addenda (if applicable)
8. BEST VALUE EVALUATION AND CRITERIA: The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses, or
to accept any response deemed most advantageous, or to waive any irregularities or informalities in the
response received that best serves the interest and at the sole discretion of the City. All solicitations
received may be evaluated based on the best value for the City. In determining best value, the City may
consider:
A. Purchase price.
B. Reputation of Respondent and of Respondent's goods and services.
C. Quality of the Respondent's goods and services.
D. The extent to which the goods and services meet the City's needs.
E. Respondent's past performance with the City.
F. The total long-term cost to the City to acquire the Respondent's goods or services.
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Exhibit "A"
City of Round Rock
Fire Apparatus Testing Services
IFB 23-035
Commodity Code: 928-87
SEPTEMBER 2023
G. Any relevant criteria specifically listed in the solicitation.
H. If the solicitation is evaluated with points, the respondent must earn a minimum of 15 points on criteria
not related to cost in order to be considered for contract award.
Respondents may be contacted for clarification of bid and/or to discuss details of the services they are
proposing.
9. CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES: Section 2252.908 of the Texas Government Code requires the
successful offeror to complete a Form 1295"Certificate of Interested Parties"that is signed for a contract
award requiring council authorization. The "Certificate of Interested Parties"form must be completed on the
Texas Ethics Commission website, printed, signed, and submitted to the City by the authorized agent of the
Business Entity with acknowledgment that disclosure is made under oath and under penalty of perjury prior
to final contract execution. Link to Texas Ethics Commission Webpage:
https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf info form1295.htm
10. EX PARTE COMMUNICATION: Please note that to insure the proper and fair evaluation of a bid, the City
of Round Rock prohibits ex parte communication (e.g., unsolicited) initiated by the Bidder to the City
Official, Employee, City Consultant, or Evaluation Team member evaluating or considering the bids prior to
the time a bid decision has been made. Communication between Bidder and the City will be initiated by the
appropriate City Official or Employee in order to obtain information or clarification needed to develop a
proper and accurate evaluation of the bid. Ex parte communication may be grounds for disqualifying the
offending Bidder from consideration or award of the bid then in evaluation, or any future bid.
11. OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST: The Purchasing Manager for the City of Round Rock ("City"), in
consultation with the City Attorney, shall have the authority to settle or resolve any dispute concerning the
solicitation or award of a contract. The Purchasing Manager may solicit written responses to the protest
from other interested parties. The aggrieved person must prepare his or her complaint in writing and send it
by electronic mail to the City's Purchasing Department at protest(d_)roundrocktexas.gov.
In the event of a timely protest, the City shall not proceed further with the solicitation or award of a contract
unless it is determined that the award must take place without delay,to protect the best interests of the City.
The procedures for notifying the City of an alleged deficiency or filing a protest are listed below. If you fail to
comply with any of these requirements, the Purchasing Office may dismiss your complaint or protest.
A. Prior to Offer Due Date: If you are a prospective offeror for the award of a contract ("Offeror") and you
become aware of the facts regarding what you believe is a deficiency in the solicitation process before
the due date for receipt of offers in response to a solicitation ("Offers"), you must notify the City in
writing of the alleged deficiency before that date, giving the City an opportunity to resolve the situation
prior to the Offer due date.
B. After Offer Due Date: If you submit an Offer to the City and you believe that there has been a
deficiency in the solicitation process or the award, you have the opportunity to protest the solicitation
process, or the recommended award as follows:
i. You must file a written notice of your intent to protest within four(4)working days of the date that
you know or should have known of the facts relating to the protest. If you do not file a written notice
of intent within this time, you have waived all rights to protest the solicitation process or the award.
ii. You must file your formal written protest within ten (10) working days of the date that you know or
should have known of the facts relating to the protest unless you know of the facts before the Offer
has been closed. If you know of the facts before those dates, you must notify the City as stated in
section (A) above.
iii. You must submit your protest in writing and must include the following information:
a. your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
b. the solicitation number.
c. a specific identification of the statutory or regulatory provision that you are alleging has been
violated.
d. a detailed statement of the factual grounds for your protest, including copies of any relevant
documents.
e. a statement of any issues of law or fact that you contend must be resolved; and
f. a statement of the argument and authority that you offer in support of your protest.
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Exhibit "A"
City of Round Rock
Fire Apparatus Testing Services
IFB 23-035
Commodity Code: 928-87
SEPTEMBER 2023
iv. Your protest must be concise and presented logically and factually to help with the City's review.
C. Receipt of Timely Protest:When the City receives a timely and complete written protest,the
Purchasing Manager, with assistance from the City Attorney, shall make one of the following
determinations:
i. Determine that a violation of rules and statutes has occurred prior to the award of the contract and
inform you and other interested parties of the determination.The City will prepare updated
solicitation documents and will re-solicit.
ii. Determine that no violation of rules or statutes has occurred and inform you and other interested
parties of the decision by letter.The reasons for the determination will be presented in the letter.
iii. Determine that a violation of rules and statutes has occurred after the award of the contract and
inform you and other interested parties of the determination. However, the awarded contract will not
be canceled. As needed, corrective actions may be taken with purchasing or any other pertinent
City staff.
iv. A determination will usually be made within fifteen (15)business days after receipt of the formal
protest.
v. Any written decisions by the Purchasing Manager shall be the final administrative action for
the City.
All documentation pertaining to a protest will be kept on file at the City and are subject to open records
requests.
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Exhibit "A"
City of Round Rock
Fire Apparatus Testing Services
IFB 23-035
Commodity Code: 928-87
SEPTEMBER 2023
PART II
DEFINITIONS, STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. DEFINITIONS, STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS: By submitting a response to this solicitation, the
Respondent agrees that the City's Definitions and Standard Terms and Conditions, in effect at the time of
release of the solicitation, shall govern unless specifically provided otherwise in a separate agreement or on
the face of a purchase order. These can be obtained from the City's website at:
https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/city-departments/purchasing/. In addition, the Supplemental Terms and
Conditions listed in Section III, shall also be enforced as part of the contract.
2. INSURANCE: The Respondent shall meet or exceed all insurance requirements set forth in Standard
Insurance Requirements. The City's Standard Insurance Requirements document can be viewed and
downloaded from the City's website at: https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/city-departments/purchasing/
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Exhibit "A"
City of Round Rock
Fire Apparatus Testing Services
IFB 23-035
Commodity Code:928-87
SEPTEMBER 2023
PART III
SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. AGREEMENT TERM: The terms of the awarded agreement shall include but not be limited to the
following:
A. The term of the Agreement shall begin from date of award and shall remain in full force for sixty(60)
months.
B. The Respondent agrees, if this Offer is accepted within 120 calendar days after the Due Date, to fully
comply in strict accordance with the Solicitation, specifications, and the amounts shown on bid sheet.
C. Upon expiration of the contract term, the Contractor agrees to hold over under the terms and conditions
of this agreement for such a period as is reasonably necessary to re-solicit and/or complete the project
up to 120 days.
2. SUBCONTRACTORS: Respondent shall not subcontract or otherwise engage subcontractors to perform
required services. The City seeks to do business directly with a company experienced in providing fire
apparatus testing services.
3. SAFETY: The City reserves the right to remove any employee from City property for violation of federal,
state, and local health, safety and environmental laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. The Respondent
shall:
A. Ensure that all employees comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA), State
and City safety and occupational health standards and other applicable federal, state, and local health,
safety, and environmental laws ordinances, rules, and regulations in the performance of these services.
B. Be held responsible for the safety of their employees and unsafe acts or conditions that may cause
injury or damage to any persons or property within and around the work site. In case of conflict,the
most stringent safety requirement shall govern.
C. Indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against all claims,demands, suits, actions,judgments,
fines penalties and liability of every kind arising from the breach of the Contractor's obligations under
this paragraph.
4. WORKFORCE: Successful Respondent shall:
A. Ensure Respondent's employees perform the services in a timely, professional, and efficient manner.
B. Ensure Respondent's employees, while working on City property, wear a company uniform that clearly
identifies them as the Respondent's employee.
C. Employ all personnel for work in accordance with the requirements set forth by the United States
Department of Labor. The City reserves the right to verify citizenship or right to work in the United
States.
5. PRICING: The Respondent shall determine and submit a fixed cost for the work and shall include all
incidental costs, labor,overhead charges, travel, payroll expenses,freight, equipment acquisition and
maintenance, demurrage, fuel surcharges, delivery charges, costs associated with obtaining permits,
insurance, bonds, and risk management. No separate line-item charges shall be permitted for either
response or invoice purposes.
6. PRICE INCREASE: Contract prices for fire apparatus testing services shall remain firm throughout the
initial twelve (12)month term of the contract. A price increase to the agreement may be considered on the
anniversary date of the Contract each year and shall be equal to the consumer price index for that year, but
at no time can the increase be greater than 5%for any single line item unless otherwise approved by the
City.
A. Consumer Price Index(CPI): Price adjustments will be made in accordance with the percentage
change in the U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index(CPI-U)for all Urban Consumers. The
price adjustment rate will be determined by comparing the percentage difference between the CPI in
effect for the base year six-month average(January through June OR July through December), and
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Exhibit "A"
City of Round Rock
Fire Apparatus Testing Services
IFB 23-035
Commodity Code: 928-87
SEPTEMBER 2023
each (January through June OR July through December six month average)thereafter. The
percentage difference between those two CPI issues will be the price adjustment rate. No retroactive
contract price adjustments will be allowed. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is found at the Bureau of
Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index website: http://www.bls.gov/cpi
B. Procedure to Request Increase:
i. Email the written price increase request to purchasinq j( roundrocktexas.gov with the rate detail
comparison, a comprehensive calculation, and any supporting documentation to the designated
City Contract Specialist a minimum of 45 days prior to the annual Contract anniversary date. The
detailed written calculation will be verified and confirmed. All written requests for increases must
include the City of Round Rock contract number, solicitation reference information and contact
information for the authorized representative requesting the increase.
ii. Upon receipt of the request, the City reserves the right to either accept the escalation and make
change to the purchase order within 30 days of the request or negotiate with the Vendor or cancel
the agreement or purchase order if an agreement cannot be reached on the value of the increase.
7. ACCEPTANCE/INSPECTION: Acceptance/Inspection should not take more than five (5) working days.
The Contractor will be notified within the time frame if the services delivered are not in full compliance with
the specifications. In the event the services are not performed to the satisfaction of the City the Contractor
shall agree to reperform services to specification at no additional cost to the City. If any agreement or
purchase order is cancelled for non-acceptance, the needed services may be purchased elsewhere.
8. PERFORMANCE REVIEW: The City reserves the right to review the awarded Contractor's performance
anytime during the contract term.
9. ORDER QUANTITY: The quantities shown on the solicitation are estimates only. No guarantee of any
minimum or maximum purchase is made or implied. The City will only order the services/goods needed to
satisfy requirements within budgetary constraints, which may be more or less than indicated.
10. AWARD: The City reserves the right to enter into an Agreement or a Purchase Order with a single award,
split award, primary and secondary award, non-award, or use any combination that best serves the interest
and at the sole discretion of the City. Respondents to the solicitation will be notified when City staff
recommendation of award has been made. The award announcement will be posted to the City's website
at https://roundrocktexas.bonfirehub.com once City Council has approved the recommendation of award
and the agreement has been executed.
11. POST AWARD MEETING: The City and successful Respondent(s) may have a post award meeting to
discuss, but not be limited to the following:
A. The method to provide a smooth and orderly transition of services performed from the current
contractor.
B. Provide City contact(s) information for implementation of agreement.
C. Identify specific milestones, goals, and strategies to meet objectives.
12. POINT OF CONTACT/ DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE:
A. Contractor's point of contact: In order to maintain consistent standards of quality work performed
across the City,the City shall be provided with a designated and identified point of contact upon award
of the contract to include contact information. The City's designated representative shall be notified by
the Respondent immediately should the point of contact change.
B. The City's designated representative: The City's designated representative shall be:
Charles Dittman
Assistant Chief
Fire Department
Phone: (512)671-2776
E-mail: cdittman(a)roundrocktexas.gov
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Exhibit "A"
City of Round Rock
Fire Apparatus Testing Services
IFB 23-035
Commodity Code: 928-87
SEPTEMBER 2023
Do not contact the individual listed above with questions or comments regarding this solicitation during
the solicitation.
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Exhibit "A"
City of Round Rock
Fire Apparatus Testing Services
IFB 23-035
Commodity Code: 928-87
SEPTEMBER 2023
PART IV
SPECIFICATIONS
1. PURPOSE: The City of Round Rock, herein after"the City" seeks a bid from firms experienced in
comprehensive annual fire apparatus testing for the City Fire Department's existing equipment.
2. BACKGROUND: The City currently operates nine fire stations and owns various fire trucks, pumper fire
trucks, aerial units, and ground ladders which will require annual testing.
3. LOCATION: Services shall be performed at the following location:
City of Round Rock
Public Safety Training Center
2801 North Mays St.
Round Rock, Texas 78665
4. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Contractor shall be required to perform all annual
testing/inspection of the Fire Department's existing fire apparatus equipment on-site and provide reports as
specified herein.
A. Perform all annual testing, at a minimum, in accordance with the following National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Standards. The NFPA standards to be used each year shall be the most up to
date revised editions, which can be found at http://www.nfpa.org/
i. NFPA Standard 1911 -2017 edition,for Ariel testing/inspections (Next revision cycle: Fall 2021 —for
2022 revised edition);
ii. NFPA Standard 1911 —2017 edition, for Pump testing/inspections (Next revision cycle: Fall 2021 —
for 2022 revised edition);
iii. NFPA Standard 1932—2015 edition,for Ground Ladder testing/inspections(Next revision cycle: Fall
2019—for 2020 revised edition);
B. Perform non-destructive testing (NDT)on all aerial devices. The testing company will be required to
provide proof of the ISO/ IEC 17020 accreditation and certifications form any technician performing the
NDT. This is a NFPA standard and it is required, in order to certify the test.The City will not accept any
alternative certifications to the ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation.
C. Perform all annual testing to be completed within one week, in the month of March.
D. Supply the appropriate equipment to perform all testing/inspections.
E. Be on site to begin testing services at 8:00 AM and complete day's testing by 7:00 PM as weather
permit.
F. REPAIRS: In the event that repairs are required to successfully pass inspection the contractor shall
notify the City Fire Department point of contact of the discrepancy or cause of failure so that City
personnel can make the necessary repairs to complete testing.
5. EQUIPMENT: Apparatus equipment to be inspected/tested is listed below. The City reserves the right to
add or remove equipment at any time during the contract.
Current Equipment:
■ One (1)2002 Pierce/Quantum Pumper(Unit 031020)
■ One (1)2006 Pierce/Quantum 105'Stick Aerial Truck(Unit 210027)
■ One(1)2007 Pierce/Dash 2000 75'Quint Stick Aerial Truck(Unit 071455)
■ Two(2)2009 Spartan/Crimson Pumper(Units 091009&091010)
■ One(1)2009 Pierce/Velocity 75' Quint Stick Aerial Truck(Unit 091112)
• One(1)2010 Pierce/Impel Pumper(Unit 100027)
■ One (1)2011 Pierce/Impel XM Pumper(Unit 110003)
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Exhibit "A"
City of Round Rock
Fire Apparatus Testing Services
IFB 23-035
Commodity Code: 928-87
SEPTEMBER 2023
■ One(1)2013 Pierce/Impel XM Pumper(Unit 130015)
■ One(1)2014 Pierce/Impel Pumper(Unit 140022)
• One(1)2015 Pierce/Dash CF PUC Pumper(Unit 150158)
■ One(1)2017 Pierce/Dash CF PUC PAP 100'Platform Aerial Truck(Unit 170014)
• One(1)2018 Pierce/Dash CF PUC PAP 100'Platform Aerial Truck(Unit 180070)
■ One(1)2018 Pierce/Velocity PUC Pumper(Unit 180261)
• One(1)2020 Pierce/Velocity PUC Pumper(Unit 200034)
• One(1)2021 Pierce/Velocity PUC Pumper(Unit 210005)
• One(1)2021 Pierce/Dash CF PUC 107'Stick Aerial Truck(Unit 220021)
• One(1)2021 Ford F-550 Mini-Pumper(Unit 230003)
• One(1)2022 Pierce/Enforcer PUC Pumper(Unit 230051)
■ Eighty-four(84)Ground ladders—equaling approximately 1,425 feet
April 2025 Additions (tentative):
■ Three(3)additional pump tests
• Four(4)additional ground ladders—equaling approximately 75 feet
April 2026, 2027,2028 Additions(tentative):
• Four(4)additional pump tests
• One(1) additional aerial ladder test
■ Eight(8)additional ground ladders—equaling approximately 150 feet
6. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES: The City will-
A. Provide a detailed schedule of events at least one week prior to the scheduled annual
testing/inspections in March or as otherwise agreed upon.
B. Supply water for testing if necessary.
C. Be responsible for making sure vehicles are onsite for scheduled testing or if scheduled vehicle is out
on a call, an alternative vehicle will be re-scheduled for that time slot.
D. Provide access to restrooms for contractor use during the testing week.
7. REPORT REQUIREMENTS: Respondent shall provide a detailed report to both of the City's designated
representatives to include each piece of equipment with the results of all testing two weeks after inspection
completion. The report shall include the pass/fail status and what corrective action would be required to
place equipment into pass status.
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Attachmenk Bid Sheet
Fire Apparatus Testing Services
IFB 23-035
The Respondent represents by their signature below that they are submitting a binding offer and are authorized to bind the respondent to fully comply with
the solicitation documents contained in IFB 23-035.The Respondent acknowledges that they have received and read the entire solicitation packet,
attachments,and all documents incorporated by reference, and agrees to be bound by the terms therein.
Special Instructions:All prices must be quoted in order to be considered responsive, be advised that exceptions taken to any portion of the solicitation will
jeopardize acceptance of the bid.Alternative bids will not be considered and unauthorized modifications to the bid sheet format will result in the rejection of
the bid.The City reserves the right to purchase more or less than the quantities indicated below
No. Description Estimated Unit Unit Cost Extended Total
Quantity
1 Fire Apparatus Pump Testing 26 EA $350.00 $9,100.00
2 Fire Apparatus Aerial Ladder Testing 7 EA $920.00 $6,440.00
3 1 Fire Apparatus Ground Ladder Testing 1650 Linear Foot $2.20 $3,630.00
4 Fire Apparatus Hose Testin Sizes range from 1 3V to 5" 50,000 Linear Foot $0.29 $14,500.00
Annual Total: $33,670.00
COMPANY NAME: Mistras Group
PRINTED NAME: James Glatts, Operations Manager
PHONE NUMBER: 610-789-2188
EMAIL ADDRESS: James.Glatts(a)mistrasgroup.com
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