23-R-08 Landscaping-Maldonado and Brightview-ServicesRESOLUTION NO. 23-R-08
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO AGREEMENTS WITH MALDONADO NURSERY &
LANDSCAPING AND BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF MEDIANS, PARKWAYS, AND
PUBLIC GROUNDS.
WHEREAS, the City staff of the City of Schertz (the "City") has determined that the City
requires landscape maintenance of medians, parkways, and public grounds; and
WHEREAS, City staff performed an extensive Request for Proposals process that ranked
companies based on experience and references, equipment and resources, cost proposal, and
operational plans; and
WHEREAS, City staff has determined that Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping and
Brightview Landscape Services are qualified to provide such services for the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz will enter into a three (3) year contract with each
vendor with the option to renew for up to two (2) terms of one (1) year each.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
THAT:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into the
contract with Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping, totaling no more than $150,000.00 for each
fiscal year, for landscape maintenance of medians, parkways, and public grounds.
Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into the
contract with Brightview Landscape Services, totaling no more than $80,000.00 for each fiscal
year, for landscape maintenance of medians, parkways, and public grounds.
Section 3. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true,
and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a
part of the judgment and findings of the City Council.
Section 4. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with
any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the
provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein.
Section 5. This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 6. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person
or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the application
of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City
Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid
provision.
Section 7. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which
this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject
matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was
given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
Section 8. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final
passage, and it is so resolved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 28rh day of February, 2023.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Ral dz, Mayor
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Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary
CITY OF SCHERTZ
SERVICE AGREEMENT
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
GUADALUPE COUNTY §
This Service Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered by and between the City of Schertz,
Texas, (the "City") a Texas municipality, and BrightView Landscape Services, Inc ("Contractor").
Section 1. Duration
This Agreement shall become effective upon the date of the final signature affixed hereto and shall
remain in effect through September 30, 2025 with the option to renew for two (2) additional terms
of one (1) year each unless terminated as provided for in this Agreement. The renewals on this
agreement shall not extend beyond September 30, 2027.
Section 2. Scope of Work
(A) Contractor shall perform the Work as more particularly described in the Scope of Work
attached hereto as Exhibit "A". The work as described in the Scope of Work constitutes
the "Project".
(B) The Quality of Work provided under this Agreement shall be of the level of quality
performed by Contractors regularly rendering this type of service.
(C) The Contractor shall perform its Work for the Project in compliance with all statutory,
regulatory and contractual requirements now or hereafter in effect as may be applicable to
the rights and obligations set forth in the Agreement.
(D) The Contractor may rely upon the accuracy of reports and surveys provided to it by the City
except when defects should have been apparent to a reasonably competent Contractor or
when it has actual notice of any defects in the reports and surveys.
Section 3. Compensation
(A) The Contractor shall be paid in full upon completion of the project or in the manner set forth
in Exhibit "A" and as provided herein.
(B) Billing Period. Subject to Chapter 2251, Texas Government Code (the "Prompt Payment
Act"), payment is due within thirty (30) days of the City's receipt of the Contractor's invoice.
Interest on overdue payments shall be calculated in accordance with the Prompt Payment
Act.
(C) Reimbursable Expenses. Any and all reimbursable expenses related to the Project shall be
included in the scope of Work (Exhibit A) and accounted for in the total contract amount.
(D) Payments Subject to Future Appropriation. This Agreement shall not be construed as a
commitment, issue, pledge or obligation of any specific taxes or tax revenues for payment
to Contractor.
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(1) All payments or expenditures made by the City under this Agreement are subject to
the City's appropriation of funds for such payments or expenditures to be paid in the
budget year for which they are made.
(2) The payments to be made to Contractor, or other expenditures under this Agreement,
if paid, shall be made solely from annual appropriations of the City as may be legally
set aside for the implementation of Article IIl, Section 52-a of the Texas Constitution
or Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code or any other economic
development or financing program authorized by statute or home rule powers of the
City under applicable Texas law, subject to any applicable limitations or procedural
requirements.
(3) In the event the City does not appropriate funds in any fiscal year for payments due or
expenditures under this Agreement, the City shall not be liable to Contractor for such
payments or expenditures unless and until appropriation of said funds is made;
provided, however, that Contractor, in its sole discretion, shall have the right but not
the obligation to terminate this Agreement and shall have no obligations under this
Agreement for the year in respect to which said unappropriated funds relate.
(4) To the extent there is a conflict of this Section and any other language or covenants in
this Agreement, this Section 3 shall control.
Section 4. Time of Completion
The prompt completion of the Work under the Scope of Work relates is critical to the City.
Unnecessary delays in providing Work under a Scope of Work shall be grounds for dismissal of
the Contractor and termination of this Agreement without any or further liability to the City other
than a prorated payment for necessary, timely, and conforming work done by Contractor prior to
the time of termination.
Section 5. Insurance
Before commencing work under this Agreement, Contractor shall obtain and maintain the liability
insurance provided for below throughout the term of the Project plus an additional two years.
Contractor shall provide evidence of such insurance to the City. Such documentation shall meet
the requirements noted in Exhibit B.
Contractor shall maintain the following limits and types of insurance:
Workers Compensation Insurance: Contractor shall carry and maintain during the term of this
Agreement, workers compensation and employers liability insurance meeting the requirements of
the State of Texas on all the Contractor's employees carrying out the work involved in this
contract.
General Liability Insurance: Contractor shall carry and maintain during the term of this
Agreement, general liability insurance on a per occurrence basis with limits of liability not less
than $1,000,000 for each occurrence and for fire damage. For Bodily Injury and Property Damage,
coverage shall be no less than $1,000,000. As a minimum, coverage for Premises, Operations,
Products and Completed Operations shall be $2,000,000. This coverage shall protect the public or
any person from injury or property damages sustained by reason of the Contractor or its employees
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carrying out the work involved in this Agreement. The general aggregate shall be no less than
$2,000,000.
Automobile Liability Insurance: Contractor shall carry and maintain during the term of this
Agreement, automobile liability insurance with either a combined limit of at least $1,000,000 per
occurrence for bodily injury and property damage or split limits of at least $1,000,000 for bodily
injury per person per occurrence and $1,000,000 for property damage per occurrence. Coverage
shall include all owned, hired, and non -owned motor vehicles used in the performance of this
contract by the Contractor or its employees.
Subcontractor: In the case of any work sublet, the Contractor shall require subcontractor and
independent contractors working under the direction of either the Contractor or a subcontractor to
carry and maintain the same workers compensation and liability insurance required of the
Contractor.
Qualifying Insurance: The insurance required by this Agreement shall be written by non -assessable
insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Texas and currently rated "B+" or better
by the A.M. Best Companies. All policies shall be written on a "per occurrence basis" and not a
"claims made" form.
Evidence of such insurance shall be attached as Exhibit "C".
Failure of Certificate Holder to demand a certificate or other evidence of full compliance with
these insurance requirements or failure of Certificate Holder to identify a deficiency from evidence
that is provided will not be construed as a waiver of Insured's obligation to maintain such
insurance.
Section 6. Miscellaneous Provisions
(A) Subletting. The Contractor shall not sublet or transfer any portion of the work under this
Agreement or any Scope of Work issued pursuant to this Agreement unless specifically
approved in writing by the City, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Subcontractors shall comply with all provisions of this Agreement and the applicable Scope
of Work. The approval or acquiescence of the City in the subletting of any work shall not
relieve the Contractor of any responsibility for work done by such subcontractor.
(B) Compliance with Laws. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws,
statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, and the orders and decrees of any courts,
administrative, or regulatory bodies in any matter affecting the performance of this
Agreement, including, without limitation, worker's compensation laws, minimum and
maximum salary and wage statutes and regulations, and licensing laws and regulations. When
required, the Contractor shall furnish the City with satisfactory proof of compliance.
(C) Independent Contractor. Contractor acknowledges that Contractor is an independent
contractor of the City and is not an employee, agent, official or representative of the City.
Contractor shall not represent, either expressly or through implication, that Contractor is an
employee, agent, official or representative of the City. Income taxes, self-employment taxes,
social security taxes and the like are the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
(D) Non -Collusion. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has not given, made,
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promised or paid, nor offered to give, make, promise or pay any gift, bonus, commission,
money or other consideration to any person as an inducement to or in order to obtain the work
to be provided to the City under this Agreement. Contractor further agrees that Contractor
shall not accept any gift, bonus, commission, money, or other consideration from any person
(other than from the City pursuant to this Agreement) for any of the Work performed by
Contractor under or related to this Agreement. If any such gift, bonus, commission, money,
or other consideration is received by or offered to Contractor, Contractor shall immediately
report that fact to the City and, at the sole option of the City, the City may elect to accept the
consideration for itself or to take the value of such consideration as a credit against the
compensation otherwise owing to Contractor under or pursuant to this Agreement.
(E) Force Majeure. If the performance of any covenant or obligation to be performed hereunder
by any party is delayed as a result of circumstances which are beyond the reasonable control
of such party (which circumstances may include, without limitation, pending litigation, acts
of God, war, acts of civil disobedience, fire or other casualty, shortage of materials, adverse
weather conditions [such as, by way of illustration and not of limitation, severe rain storms or
below freezing temperatures, or tornados] labor action, strikes or similar acts, moratoriums or
regulations or actions by governmental authorities), the time for such performance shall be
extended by the amount of time of such delay, but no longer than the amount of time
reasonably occasioned by the delay. The party claiming delay of performance as a result of
any of the foregoing force majeure events shall deliver written notice of the commencement
of any such delay resulting from such force majeure event not later than seven (7) days after
the claiming party becomes aware of the same, and if the claiming parry fails to so notify the
other party of the occurrence of a force majeure event causing such delay and the other party
shall not otherwise be aware of such force majeure event, the claiming party shall not be
entitled to avail itself of the provisions for the extension of performance contained in this
subsection.
(F) Conflict of Terms.
Scope of work:
In the case of any conflicts between the terms of this Agreement within the Scope of Work,
this Agreement shall govern. The Scope of Work is intended to detail the technical scope of
Work, fee schedule, and contract time only and shall not dictate Agreement terms.
Other Agreements between parties:
In the case of any conflicts between the terms of this Agreement and wording contained within
any other attachment, amendment, and agreement executed between the parties in conjunction
with this Agreement. this Agreement shall govern.
(G) Non -Boycott of Israel. Pursuant to Section 2270.002 of the Texas Government Code,
Contractor certifies that either (i) it meets an exemption criterion under Section 2270.002; or
(ii) it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract
resulting from this solicitation. Contractor shall state any facts that make it exempt from the
boycott certification as an attachment to this agreement.
Relevant definitions from the bill:
"Company" means a for -profit sole proprietorship, organization, association, corporation,
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partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability
company, including a wholly owned subsidiary, majority -owned subsidiary, parent company,
or affiliate of those entities or business associations that exists to make a profit.
"Boycott Israel" means refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise
taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial
relations specifically with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an
Israeli -controlled territory, but does not include an action made for ordinary business
purposes.
(H) Non -Boycott of Energy. Pursuant to Texas Senate Bill 13 (2021), Contractor certifies that
either (i) it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not
boycott energy companies during the term of the contract resulting from this solicitation.
Contractor shall state any facts that make it exempt from the boycott certification as an
attachment to this agreement.
(I) Non -Boycott of Firearm Entity. Pursuant to Texas Senate Bill 19 (2021), Contractor certifies
that it: (a) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a
firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (b) will not discriminate during the term of the
contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association.
(J) Access to Premises. Authorized representatives of the Contractor will be allowed access to
the facilities on City premises at reasonable times to perform the obligations of the Contractor
regarding such facilities. Contractor shall adhere to all City rules, regulations, and guidelines
while on City property. It is expressly understood that the City may limit or restrict the right
of access herein granted in any manner considered necessary (e.g., national security, public
safety).
(K) INTERLOCAL PARTICIPATION
The City may enter into Interlocal Cooperation Purchasing Agreements with other
governmental entities or governmental cooperatives (hereafter collectively referred to as
"Entity" or "Entities") to enhance the City's purchasing power. At the City's sole discretion
and option, City may inform other Entities that they may acquire items listed in this IFB.
Such acquisition(s) shall be at the prices stated herein, and shall be subject to bidder's
acceptance. Entities desiring to acquire items listed in this IFB shall be listed on a rider
attached hereto, if known at the time of issuance of the IFB. City may issue subsequent
riders after contract award setting forth additional Entities desiring to utilize this bid.
VENDOR shall sign and return any subsequently issued riders within ten calendar days of
receipt.
In no event shall City be considered a dealer, re -marketer, agent or other representative of
Vendor or Entity. Further, City shall not be considered and is not an agent; partner or
representative of the Entity making purchases hereunder, and shall not be obligated or
liable for any such order.
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Entity purchase orders shall be submitted to Vendor by the Entity. City will not be liable
or responsible for any obligations, including, but not limited to, payment, and for any item
ordered by an entity other than City.
Vendor authorizes City's use of Vendor's name, trademarks and Vendor provided
materials in City's presentations and promotions regarding the availability of use of this
contract. The City makes no representation or guarantee as to any minimum amount being
purchased by City or Entities, or whether Entity will purchase utilizing City's contract.
Section 7. Termination
(A) This Agreement may be terminated:
(1) By the mutual agreement and consent of both Contractor and City;
(2) By either party, upon the failure of the other party to fulfill its obligations as set forth
in either this Agreement or a Scope of Work issued under this Agreement;
(3) By the City, immediately upon notice in writing to the Contractor, as consequence of
the failure of Contractor to perform the Work contemplated by this Agreement in a
timely or satisfactory manner;
(4) By the City, at will and without cause upon not less than thirty (30) days written notice
to the Contractor.
(B) If the City terminates this Agreement pursuant to subsection 7(A)(2) or (3), above, the
Contractor shall not be entitled to any fees or reimbursable expenses other than the fees and
reimbursable expenses then due and payable as of the time of termination and only then for
those Work that have been timely and adequately performed by the Contractor considering
the actual costs incurred by the Contractor in performing work to date of termination, the
value of the work that is nonetheless usable to the City, the cost to the City of employing
another Contractor to complete the work required and the time required to do so, and other
factors that affect the value to the City of the work performed at time of termination. In the
event of termination not the fault of the Contractor, the Contractor shall be compensated for
all basic, special, and additional Work actually performed prior to termination, together with
any reimbursable expenses then due.
Section 8. Indemnification
CONTRACTOR AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AND ALL OF ITS
PRESENT, FUTURE AND FORMER AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICIALS AND REPRESENTATIVES
HARMLESS IN THEIR OFFICIAL, INDIVIDUAL AND REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITIES FROM ANY AND
ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION, JUDGMENTS, LIENS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING
ATTORNEY'S FEES, WHETHER CONTRACTUAL OR STATUTORY), COSTS AND DAMAGES (WHETHER
COMMON LAW OR STATUTORY), COSTS AND DAMAGES (WHETHER COMMON LAW OR
STATUTORY, AND WHETHER ACTUAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL), OF ANY
CONCEIVABLE CHARACTER, FOR INJURIES TO PERSONS (INCLUDING DEATH) OR TO PROPERTY
(BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL) CREATED BY, ARISING FROM OR IN ANY MANNER RELATING TO THE
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WORK OR GOODS PERFORMED OR PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR — EXPRESSLY INCLUDING THOSE
ARISING THROUGH STRICT LIABILITY OR UNDER THE CONSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Section 9. Notices
Any notice required or desired to be given from one party to the other party to this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be given and shall be deemed to have been served and received
(whether actually received or not) if (i) delivered in person to the address set forth below; (ii)
deposited in an official depository under the regular care and custody of the United States Postal
Service located within the confines of the United States of America and sent by certified mail,
return receipt requested, and addressed to such party at the address hereinafter specified; or (iii)
delivered to such party by courier receipted delivery. Either party may designate another address
within the confines of the continental United States of America for notice, but until written notice
of such change is actually received by the other party, the last address of such party designated for
notice shall remain such party's address for notice.
Section 10. No Assignment
Neither parry shall have the right to assign that party's interest in this Agreement without the prior
written consent of the other party.
Section 11. Severability
If any term or provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the
legality, validity or enforceability of the remaining terms or provisions of this Agreement shall not
be affected thereby, and in lieu of each such illegal, invalid or unenforceable term or provision,
there shall be added automatically to this Agreement a legal, valid or enforceable term or provision
as similar as possible to the term or provision declared illegal, invalid or unenforceable.
Section 12. Waiver
Either City or the Contractor shall have the right to waive any requirement contained in this
Agreement that is intended for the waiving party's benefit, but, except as otherwise provided
herein, such waiver shall be effective only if in writing executed by the party for whose benefit
such requirement is intended. No waiver of any breach or violation of any term of this Agreement
shall be deemed or construed to constitute a waiver of any other breach or violation, whether
concurrent or subsequent, and whether of the same or of a different type of breach or violation.
Section 13. Governing Law; Venue
This Agreement and all of the transactions contemplated herein shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. The provisions and obligations of this
Agreement are performable in Guadalupe County, Texas such that exclusive venue for any action
arising out of this Agreement shall be in Guadalupe County, Texas.
Section 14. Parat,ra h Headinas: Construction
The paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall in no way
enlarge or limit the scope or meaning of the various and several paragraphs hereof. Both parties
have participated in the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement and this Agreement shall
not be construed either more or less strongly against or for either parry.
Section 15. BindinL= Effect
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Except as limited herein, the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, devisees, personal and legal
representatives, successors and assigns.
Section 16. Gender
Within this Agreement, words of any gender shall be held and construed to include any other
gender, and words in the singular number shall be held and construed to include the plural, unless
the context otherwise requires.
Section 17. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original, and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
Section 18. Exhibits & Attachments
All exhibits and attachments to this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference for all
purposes wherever reference is made to the same.
Section 19. Entire Agreement
It is understood and agreed that this Agreement, which incorporates the original RFP, Contractor's
Response to RFP, and Purchase Order(s) issued for payment contains the entire agreement between
the parties and supersedes any and all prior agreements, arrangements or understandings between
the parties relating to the subject matter. No oral understandings, statements, promises or
inducements contrary to the terms of this Agreement exist. This Agreement cannot be changed or
terminated orally.
Order of Precedence. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions included in the
body of this Agreement and the terms and conditions included in any of the incorporated
documents, the order of precedence shall be: (a)Agreement; (b) the attachments and/or exhibits to
Agreement, (c)Contractor's Response to RFP, and (d) Purchase Order(s).
Section 20. Relationship of Parties
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed by the parties hereto or by any
third party to create the relationship of principal and agent or of partnership or of joint venture or
of any association whatsoever between the parties, it being expressly understood and agreed that
no provision contained in this Agreement nor any act or acts of the parties hereto shall be deemed
to create any relationship between the parties other than the relationship of independent parties
contracting with each other solely for the purpose of effecting the provisions of this Agreement.
Section 21. Right To Audit
City shall have the right to examine and audit the books and records of Contractor with regards to
the work described in Exhibit A, or any subsequent changes, at any reasonable time. Such books
and records will be maintained in accordance with generally accepted principles of accounting and
will be adequate to enable determination of: (1) the substantiation and accuracy of any payments
required to be made under this Agreement; and (2) compliance with the provisions of this
Agreement.
Section 22. Dispute Resolution
In accordance with the provisions of Subchapter I, Chapter 271, TEx. LOCAL GoV T CODE, the
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parties agree that, prior to instituting any lawsuit or other proceeding arising from a dispute under
this agreement, the parties will first attempt to resolve the dispute by taking the following steps:
(1) A written notice substantially describing the nature of the dispute shall be delivered by the
dissatisfied party to the other party, which notice shall request a written response to be delivered
to the dissatisfied party not less than 5 days after receipt of the notice of dispute. (2) If the response
does not reasonably resolve the dispute, in the opinion of the dissatisfied party, the dissatisfied
party shall give notice to that effect to the other party whereupon each party shall appoint a person
having authority over the activities of the respective parties who shall promptly meet, in person,
in an effort to resolve the dispute. (3) If those persons cannot or do not resolve the dispute, then
the parties shall each appoint a person from the highest tier of managerial responsibility within
each respective party, who shall then promptly meet, in person, in an effort to resolve the dispute.
Section 23. Disclosure of Business Relationships/Affiliations: Conflict of Interest
(questionnaire
Contractor represents that it is in compliance with the applicable filing and disclosure requirements
of Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Certificate of Interested Parties
Effective January 1, 2016, pursuant to House Bill 1295 passed by the 84th Texas Legislature
(Section 2252.908, Texas Government Code, as amended) and formal rules released by the Texas
Ethics Commission (TEC), all contracts with private business entities requiring approval by the
Schertz City Council will require the on-line completion of Form 1295 "Certificate of Interested
Parties." Form 1295 is also required for any and all contract amendments, extensions or renewals.
Contractors are required to complete and file electronically with the Texas Ethics Commission
using the online filing application.
Please visit the State of Texas Ethics Commission website,
https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf info form1295.htm and
https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/tec/1295-Info.htm for more information.
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.
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EXECUTED on this the
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By: By:
Name: Steve Williams Printed
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Title: City Manager Title:
ADDRESS FOR NOTICE:
CITY:
City of Schertz
Attn: Steve Williams, City Manager
1400 Schertz Parkway
Schertz, Texas 78154
CONTRACTOR:
BrightView Landscape Services, Inc
Attn: Jaime Winchester
10902 Gabriel's PI
San Antonio, Tx 78217
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Exhibit "A"
SCOPE OF WORK
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, and personnel necessary to complete the
following minimum requirements.
1. Minimum Requirements
a) Account Manager: Proposer shall provide the name and full electronic (Phone, Cell,
and e-mail) contact information for one Account Manager, dedicated to managing this
contract for the City. This individual must be directly accessible to the City's
designated representative, including after normal business hours, for any and all issues
pertaining to performance of this contract for the City. Vendor shall notify the City in
writing, within one (1) business day of any changes for this contact, with all
information necessary to maintain full communication ability.
TITLE:
OFFICE PHONE
CELL PHONE:
EMAIL:
b) Maintenance under this specification shall be performed during daylight hours only.
c) Upon completion of each maintenance cycle, the designated contract maintenance
properties will be subject to inspection by the Parks and Recreation Department. If the
quality or quantity of work does not meet minimum specifications, the job will be
rejected, and contractor shall re -perform maintenance to the City's satisfaction, at no
additional cost to the City.
d) Contractor shall provide written verification, with completion dates of all maintenance
for each maintenance cycle. This verification is to be provided to the City, with monthly
invoices on the appropriate Contract Mowing Cycle Performance Resort (Form
Al_A3) as provided by the City in Microsoft Office Excel format via Microsoft Office
365 e-mail. Contractor shall have the ability to communicate effectively, and in real-
time, with the City; in English, via spoken, written, and electronic (Cell -phone & e-
mail) media.
e) The operation of all mowing equipment shall be in a manner that is not hazardous to
public and private property, pedestrians and the operators. All equipment shall have
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factory installed safety systems in place, operational and in good condition. All mowing
equipment shall have functional debris deflectors in place at all time. Deflectors shall
be standard, manufacturer approved equipment.
f) Any damages to City and/or private property resultant from the performance of this
contract shall be repaired and/or replaced by Contractor to the maximum extent of
damages. Such repairs and/or replacements shall be promptly made by the Contractor
at no expense to the City.
g) Contractor shall agree to perform any and all additional grounds maintenance
requirements designated by the Parks and Recreation Department at the contracted per
unit price.
h) All maintenance equipment, operating on public Schertz streets, shall display TXDOT
approved slow moving equipment symbols, flags and other safety equipment as
required by law.
i) All grounds maintenance personnel shall wear approved traffic safety vests while
operating equipment on City or State property. Contractor shall be responsible for
placing signs and/or traffic cones as necessary while performing maintenance on city
medians and parkways per mutcd.fhwa.dot.,,o (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices). No passengers shall be allowed on mowing equipment at any time.
k) Prior to initiation of work for each mowing season, Contractor shall supply, in written
and electronically transmittable form, a detailed Grounds Maintenance Schedule to
the Parks and Recreation Department. This schedule shall be updated, and the City
notified in writing, of any necessary schedule changes. At a minimum, during the
mowing season, Contractor shall contact the Parks and Recreation Department on a
weekly basis to report their contract progress. Maintenance cycles shall be completed
as specified and awarded for each contract maintenance area. If wet weather renders
grounds too soft to carry the weight of maintenance equipment without significant
rutting, contractor shall not perform maintenance. Contractor shall notify the City of
any significant delays (greater than 24 hours) due to wet conditions. Such notification
shall also be made for any other reason which will delay maintenance operations.
1) After each maintenance cycle is completed and along with the invoice submittal,
Contractor shall submit electronically all completed properties for that billing cycle on
the specified forms for each property (Form A-1. A-2, and/or A-3). These forms will
be provided electronically to the Account Manager.
m) Contractor shall provide Litter Control on all medians, parkways, parks, beautification
areas, and building grounds as designated in this contract (unless otherwise specified
by the City for omission) prior to each mowing cycle. Litter shall be placed in plastic
bags and immediately removed from the site in such manner as to prevent redistribution
of litter between collection site and disposal location. Contractor shall be responsible
for disposal of all litter at a State of Texas approved landfill. Contractor shall be
responsible for any and all fees for disposal of litter generated from this contract.
Contractors shall insure that NO litter is mowed. Any litter, shredded in
performance of any contract under this specification, shall be immediately removed at
contractor's expense. Litter control shall apply to all sections of this contract.
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n) Additional maintenance areas may be added, by the City, during the contract period.
Conversely, private landscape development in certain areas may eliminate the need for
City funded maintenance. Such areas would then be removed from the contract.
Contractor shall agree to perform any and all additional mowing, trimming, edging &
litter control, landscape, and tree maintenance requirements, per specified maintenance
standards as designated by the Parks & Recreation Department at the set contract per
acre cost. Contractor shall also agree to delete maintenance areas previously specified
for grounds maintenance as designated by the Parks & Recreation Department at the
set contract unit cost.
o) All trees planted on medians, parkways, building grounds, parks & streetscape
properties, shall be protected from damage resultant from this contract.
Contractor shall give instruction and ensure that all maintenance personnel refrain from
string trimming around tree trunks in a manner which would disturb or damage tree
bark. Contractor shall also give instructions to their maintenance personnel and ensure
that no trees are damaged during mowing operations. Tree wells damaged during
contract performance shall be restored to their original condition, by the contractor, at
no additional charge to the City. Such restoration shall be completed within two (2)
working days after damage has occurred and the contractor notified by the City.
p) Chemical Weed Control:
(1) The use of chemicals for weed control in turf and solid landscape surfaces will
be permitted under the following provisions:
(a) Written intent and qualification to use herbicides, by the contractor, stipulated
and supplied as part of the original submittal, and
(b) Provision to the City by the Contractor a complete list of all chemicals to be
used, along with a detailed spraying schedule, and
(c) Provision of SDS information to the City prior to spraying, and
(d) Full compliance by the Contractor to pesticide/herbicide application
requirements as set forth by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality, the Environmental Protection Agency,
the manufacturer's instructions and labels, for proper use of pesticide products,
and
(e) Insurance by the Contractor that all application equipment has been inspected
and is in conformance with all State and Federal pesticide application
regulations, and
(f) Proof that the Contractor holds current and valid licensing from the Texas
Structural Pest Control Board or the Texas Department of Agriculture. Copies
of such licensing shall be forwarded to the City prior to application of any
pesticide on City property, and
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(g) Furnishing by the contractor, a listing of one (1) supervisor, to be directly
responsible for chemical application on City property. This person shall have
a minimum of one (1) years' experience in pesticide application, and
(h) Assurance by the Contractor not to apply any herbicide during or after periods
of rain, or when rainfall is forecast within twenty-four (24) hours of scheduled
application. Contractor shall not apply herbicides while vegetation retains
surface moisture on plant surfaces.
(i) Pesticides shall not be sprayed when there is a risk of direct contact with people
or animals.
q) Wildflower Preservation Guidelines:
(1) Protected Species: Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush, Primrose, Winecups,
Verbena, Indian Blanket, sunflower and other wildflower stands "Which can be
readily identified"
(2) Mass wildflower groupings are to be protected
(a) Single plants or small areas of "Stand -Alone" wildflowers are not subject to
preservation.
(b) All wildflower stands visible from traffic lanes are to be protected.
(c) Unless there is a "significant" grouping of wildflowers, plants directly adjacent
to the edge of the roadway may be mowed for a visibility strip. This strip will
be one (1) mower width.
(d) All significant stands of wildflowers shall be maintained through the practice of
pattern mowing.
2. MOWING SPECIFICATIONS: - (Bid Items — Items 1 through 3 — 36 - Cycle
Properties and 18-Cycle Properties)
a) The City of Schertz properties included in the contract are described in the detailed
inventory. (Attachment One)
b) All turf areas shall be uniformly finish cut each mowing cycle at a mowing height
of two (2) inches. All turf areas are to be completely mowed with no missed areas.
Mowing equipment shall be such that it will provide a uniform quality cut with no
scalping or "gapping". All blades are to be maintained in a sharpened condition
and all other mower components shall be maintained to provide quality service.
c) Wildflowers of significant stands shall not be mowed from mid -March through
mid -June. Contractor shall consult with City & receive approval before mowing
any areas containing wildflowers in bloom
d) For right of way areas at road intersections and railroad intersections, all grass and
weeds growing around curbs, signs, abutments, light poles, fire hydrants, or other
structural maintenance, and/or visual barriers shall be trimmed to a uniform height
of two (2) inches to prevent visibility impairment.
e) Litter control shall be completed prior to each mowing cycle per this Specification.
f) All trees shall be protected from damage per this Specification.
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g) All solid medians, expansion joints, bridge abutments, light poles, signs, irrigation
equipment, trees and other maintenance barriers that fall within these designated
mowing areas shall also require mowing and/or trimming of grass and weeds on
the specified maintenance schedule unless otherwise specified by the Parks and
Recreation Department. Grass and weeds on solid medians and in expansion joints
shall be cut flush with the pavement. This includes triangle type raised medians
that delineate turning lanes at intersections and crack weeds between curb and
asphalt with road being maintained by this contract.
h) All hard surface areas, cracks, expansion joints, pavers, etc. that fall within the area
of public building grounds also require grass and weed removal on the specified
maintenance schedule. Fall leaf removal shall be included as part of this contract.
i) All edge areas shall be treated with steel blade equipment to give a vertically cut
edge.
j) Turf areas, which cannot be maintained with mowing equipment, shall be cut to
specified turf height using a string -line trimmer.
k) All excessive grass clippings and debris shall be removed from sidewalks and hard
surface areas.
1) Blowing of Grass Clippings and Leaves:
(1) Grass Clippings and leaves shall be blown in such a way that they are NOT
blown directly onto a street or drainage channel.
(2) Clippings and/or leaves which accumulate around drainage inlets shall be
blown away from inlet and onto the adjacent right of way turf area.
m) As part of this specification an herbicide treatment of Glyphosate (or approved
equal) shall be applied to all median expansion joints, bridge abutments, light pole
bases, signs, or other maintenance barriers that fall within these designated solid
surface median and parkway areas. Chemicals shall be applied according to
manufacturer's labels on a schedule sufficient to eliminate all visible growth.
All chemicals shall be applied under terms of the Chemical Weed Control
Specification:
n) Chemical Weed Control:
(a) The use of chemicals for weed control in turf and solid landscape surfaces shall
be applied as necessary per the provisions for chemical weed control within this
specification.
B. CITY CAMPUSES AND PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS: -
(Additional Specifications for Item 2 — 36 Cycle Properties)
a) The City of Schertz properties that are to be included in the contract are described in
detailed inventories. (Attachment 1)
b) Chemical herbicide application — per Chemical Weed Control specifications, herbicide
can be applied to weeds in planting beds.
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c) Planting bed maintenance — All shrubs, ground covers beds, and mulch areas shall be
maintained weed free; remove litter when weeding beds as necessary.
d) Hedge, ornamental tree, and ground cover trimming shall be done as needed to maintain
the shape of the plant material and keep walkways, sidewalks, and parking spaces clear
of vegetation.
e) "Alien" plants (hackberry, Johnson grass, etc.) sprouting out through shrubs such as
knock -out roses or lantana shall be removed at every cycle.
f) Contractor shall not allow any performance of work if there is a reasonable possibility
of any limb or debris falling on persons, property or other plant material.
g) Contractor shall provide barricading and/or coning to prevent unauthorized personnel
from entering work zone.
h) Under no circumstances shall a partially cut limb or tree be left standing, and
unattended, during rest breaks, lunch breaks or overnight.
i) All pruning equipment shall be maintained in a sharp and mechanically functional
condition, to provide a precise and clean cut. All pruning equipment is to be sterilized
after each tree to prevent spread of disease or organisms.
i) All personnel performing hedge, ornamental tree, or groundcover trimming under
this specification shall have been trained in proper horticultural and arboricultural
methods and techniques for pruning and trimming. All personnel shall have proven
successful professional experience in hedge, ornamental tree & ground cover
trimming and shall be supervised by horticulture professional staff.
ii) All limbs, branches, & other trimming debris shall be completely removed from the
premises
j) Hedge Trimming Specifications:
i) Hedges shall be uniformly pruned according to the growth pattern for each species
and maintained to the set trimming height on each pruning cycle.
ii) Hedges shall be trimmed to encourage vegetative growth & shall not be trimmed in
such fashion as to expose woody sterns.
k) Ornamental Trees Trimming Specifications:
i) All ornamental trees shall be uniformly trimmed to maintain the natural form and
shape consistent to the species.
ii) Pruned branches shall be removed without leaving a protruding `stub'. No flush
cuts are to be made.
iii) All cuts shall be made using accepted professional arboricultural and horticultural
techniques. NO TREE TOPPING OR DEHORNING WILL BE PERMITTED.
iv) Basal sprouts and suckers shall be removed at each maintenance cycle.
1) Ground Cover Trimming Specifications:
i) All ground cover areas shall be uniformly trimmed to maintain the natural form and
shape consistent to the species.
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ii) All cuts shall be made, using accepted professional horticultural techniques.
iii) Groundcovers shall be trimmed to encourage vegetative growth & shall not be
trimmed in such fashion as to scalp and expose woody stems.
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Exhibit "B"
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL INSURANCE DOCUMENTS
The Contractor shall comply with each and every condition contained herein. The Contractor shall provide and maintain the
minimum insurance coverage set forth below during the term of its agreement with the City. Any Subcontractor(s) hired by
the Contractor shall maintain insurance coverage equal to that required of the Contractor. It is the responsibility of the
Contractor to assure compliance with this provision. The City of Schertz accepts no responsibility_ arising from the conduct,
or lack of conduct, of the Subcontractor.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF INSURANCE DOCUMENT
With reference to the foregoing insurance requirements, Contractor shall specifically endorse applicable insurance policies
as follows:
1. The City of Schertz shall be named as an additional insured with respect to General Liability and Automobile
Liability on a separate endorsement.
2. A waiver of subrogation in favor of The City of Schertz shall be contained in the Workers Compensation and all
liability policies and must be provided on a separate endorsement.
3. All insurance policies shall be endorsed to the effect that The City of Schertz will receive at least thirty (30) days
written notice prior to cancellation or non -renewal of the insurance.
4. All insurance policies, which name The City of Schertz as an additional insured, must be endorsed to read as primary
and non-contributory coverage regardless of the application of other insurance.
5. Chapter 1811 of the Texas Insurance Code, Senate Bill 425 82(R) of 2011, states that the above endorsements
cannot be on the certificate of insurance. Separate endorsements must be provided for each of the above.
6. All insurance policies shall be endorsed to require the insurer to immediately notify The City of Schertz of any
material change in the insurance coverage.
7. All liability policies shall contain no cross liability exclusions or insured versus insured restrictions.
8. Required limits may be satisfied by any combination of primary and umbrella liability insurances.
9. Contractor may maintain reasonable and customary deductibles, subject to approval by The City of Schertz.
10. Insurance must be purchased from insurers having a minimum AmBest rating of B+.
11. All insurance must be written on forms filed with and approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. (ACORD
25 2010/05). Coverage must be written on an occurrence form.
12. Contractual Liability must be maintained covering the Contractors obligations contained in the contract. Certificates
of Insurance shall be prepared and executed by the insurance company or its authorized agent and shall contain
provisions representing and warranting all endorsements and insurance coverages according to requirements and
instructions contained herein.
13. Upon request, Contractor shall furnish The City of Schertz with certified copies of all insurance policies.
14. A valid certificate of insurance verifying each of the coverages required above shall be issued directly to the City
of Schertz within ten (10) business days after contract award and prior to starting any work by the successful
Contractor's insurance agent of record or insurance company. Also, prior to the start of any work and at the same
time that the Certificate of Insurance is issued and sent to the City of Schertz, all required endorsements identified
in sections A, B, C and D, above shall be sent to the City of Schertz. The certificate of insurance and endorsements
shall be sent to:
City of Schertz emailed to:gurchasine aschertz.com
Purchasing Department Faxed to: 210-619-1169
1400 Schertz Parkway
Schertz, TX 78154
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(Instructions for completing and submitting a certificate to the City of Schertz)
Complete the certificate of insurance with the information listed below:
A) Certificate of Insurance date
B) Producer (Insurance Agency) Information — complete name, address, telephone information, & email
address.
C) Insured's (Insurance Policy Holder) Information — complete name & address information
D) Insurer (name/names of insurance company) **(Remember the city requires all insurance companies to
be Authorized to do business in the State of Texas be rated by A.M. Best with a rating of B+ (or better)
Class VI (or higher) or otherwise be acceptable to the City if not rated by A.M. Best)
E) NAIC # (National Association of Insurance Commissioners, a # that is assigned by the State to all
insurance companies)
F) Insurer letter represents which insurance company provides which type of coverage from D
G) General Liability Insurance Policy — must have an (x) in box. Also, "Occurrence" type policy — must have
an (x) in the box (occurrence policy preferred but claims made policy can be accepted with special
approval)
H) This section shall be filled in with "Y" for yes under Additional Insured for all coverages, except for
Contractor Liability and Workers' Compensation. There shall also be a "Y" for yes under all coverages
for subrogation waived.
1) Automobile Liability Insurance — must be checked for Any Auto, All Owned Autos, Hired Autos
J) Umbrella Coverage — must be checked in this section and by occurrence whenever it is required by written
contract and in accordance with the contract value.
K) Worker's Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance — information must be completed in this
section of the certificate of insurance form (if applicable).
L) Builder's Risk Policy — for construction projects as designated by the City of Schertz.
Professional Liability Coverage — for professional services if required by the City of Schertz.
M) Insurance Policy #'s
N) Insurance policy effective dates (always check for current dates)
O) Insurance Policy limits (See Insurance Requirements Checklist)
P) This section is to list projects, dates of projects, or location of project. Endorsements to the insurance
policy(ies) must be provided separately and not in this section. The following endorsements are required
by the City of Schertz.
(1) Adding the City of Schertz as an additional insured. The "additional insured" endorsement is not
required for professional liability and workers compensation insurance; and
(2) Waiver of Subrogation
(3) Primary and Non -Contributory
(4) Cancellation Notice
Q) City of Schertz's name and address information must be listed in this section
R) Notice of cancellation, non -renewal, or material change to the insurance policy(ies) must be provided to
the City of Schertz in accordance with a cancellation notice endorsement to the policy and/or per the
policy provisions based on the endorsement adding the city as an additional insured. (Sec. 1811.155, Tex.
Ins. Code)
S) The certificate must be signed by the Authorized Agent in this section of the certificate form.
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Exhibit "C"
EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE
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ATTACHMENT ONE
CONTRACT PROPERTIES
PROPERTIES FROM FORM A-2
Building/Park/ Streetscape
Address
Sequence #
1400 Schertz
Acres
Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex (#2-16 in
this list)
Parkway
1
40.04
1400 Schertz
2
City Hall Building #1
Parkway
Administration Building #2
40 Schertz
1400
3
ParkCommunity
1400 Schertz
Center Building #3
4
Parkway
Council Chambers Building #4
1400 Schertz
5
Parkway
Civic Center Building #5
1400
40 Schertz
6
Park7
Police Department Building #6
1400Schertz
Par8
EMS Department Building #7
14010 Schertz
Parwav
Purchasing Building 99
1400
k
9
Parkway
Perimeter of Schertz Ballpark
1400 Schertz
10
Parkay
940 Community
11
Schertz Dog Park
Circle Dr
820 Community
12
Schertz Practice Fields
Circle Dr
820 Community
13
Schertz Skate Park
Circle Dr
Animal Adoption Center
800 Community
14
Circle Dr
Schertz Visitor Center
P rk
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15
Parkway
Between Community
Schertz Exercise Trail
16
Circle & Creek
Schertz Public Library Complex (#17-23 in
798 Schertz Parkway
this list)
17
13.77
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18
Schertz Public Library 798 Schertz Parkway
Schertz Community Playscape
19
629 Westchester Dr
Schertz Recreation Center
20
621 Westchester Dr
21
Schertz Aquatic Center
560 Schertz Parkway
22 Veteran's Memorial Plaza
512 Schertz Parkway
23
Schertz Area Senior Center
608 Schertz Parkway
24
Fire Station #2
19085 N IH-35
2.59
Fire Station #3
111917 Lower Seguin
25
d
3.47
PROPERTIES FROM FORM A-3
Sep uence #
Building/Park/ Streetsca a
Address
Acres
Welcome to Schertz Sign
Corner of IH-35 and
Schertz Parkway
1
0.22
Schertz Parkway Medians, Sidewalks, ROW
From IH-35 to Live
NORTH
Oak Road
2
From Live Oak Road
2.88
Schertz Parkway Medians, Sidewalks, ROW
SOUTH
to FM 78
3
1.07
Legacy Oaks Parkway Medians, Sidewalks,
From Schertz
ROW
Parkway to IH-35
4
0.17
Country Club Drive Medians, Sidewalks,
From IH-35 to Scenic
ROW
Links
5
0.62
Hubertus Road Medians
From IH-35 to FM
6
482
0.22
Cibolo Valley Drive Medians
From IH-35 to Old
7
Wiederstein Rd
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CITY OF SCHERTZ
SERVICE AGREEMENT
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
GUADALUPE COUNTY §
This Service Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered by and between the City of Schertz,
Texas, (the "City") a Texas municipality, and Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping ("Contractor").
Section 1. Duration
This Agreement shall become effective upon the date of the final signature affixed hereto and shall
remain in effect through September 30, 2025 with the option to renew for two (2) additional terms
of one (1) year each unless terminated as provided for in this Agreement. The renewals on this
agreement shall not extend beyond September 30, 2027.
Section 2. Scope of Work
(A) Contractor shall perform the Work as more particularly described in the Scope of Work
attached hereto as Exhibit "A". The work as described in the Scope of Work constitutes
the "Project".
(B) The Quality of Work provided under this Agreement shall be of the level of quality
performed by Contractors regularly rendering this type of service.
(C) The Contractor shall perform its Work for the Project in compliance with all statutory,
regulatory and contractual requirements now or hereafter in effect as may be applicable to
the rights and obligations set forth in the Agreement.
(D) The Contractor may rely upon the accuracy of reports and surveys provided to it by the City
except when defects should have been apparent to a reasonably competent Contractor or
when it has actual notice of any defects in the reports and surveys.
Section 3. Compensation
(A) The Contractor shall be paid in full upon completion of the project or in the manner set forth
in Exhibit "A" and as provided herein.
(B) Billing Period. Subject to Chapter 2251, Texas Government Code (the "Prompt Payment
Act"), payment is due within thirty (30) days of the City's receipt of the Contractor's invoice.
Interest on overdue payments shall be calculated in accordance with the Prompt Payment
Act.
(C) Reimbursable Expenses. Any and all reimbursable expenses related to the Project shall be
included in the scope of Work (Exhibit A) and accounted for in the total contract amount.
(D) Payments Subject to Future Appropriation. This Agreement shall not be construed as a
commitment, issue, pledge or obligation of any specific taxes or tax revenues for payment
to Contractor.
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(1) All payments or expenditures made by the City under this Agreement are subject to
the City's appropriation of funds for such payments or expenditures to be paid in the
budget year for which they are made.
(2) The payments to be made to Contractor, or other expenditures under this Agreement,
if paid, shall be made solely from annual appropriations of the City as may be legally
set aside for the implementation of Article III, Section 52-a of the Texas Constitution
or Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code or any other economic
development or financing program authorized by statute or home rule powers of the
City under applicable Texas law, subject to any applicable limitations or procedural
requirements.
(3) In the event the City does not appropriate funds in any fiscal year for payments due or
expenditures under this Agreement, the City shall not be liable to Contractor for such
payments or expenditures unless and until appropriation of said funds is made;
provided, however, that Contractor, in its sole discretion, shall have the right but not
the obligation to terminate this Agreement and shall have no obligations under this
Agreement for the year in respect to which said unappropriated funds relate.
(4) To the extent there is a conflict of this Section and any other language or covenants in
this Agreement, this Section 3 shall control.
Section 4. Time of Completion
The prompt completion of the Work under the Scope of Work relates is critical to the City.
Unnecessary delays in providing Work under a Scope of Work shall be grounds for dismissal of
the Contractor and termination of this Agreement without any or further liability to the City other
than a prorated payment for necessary, timely, and conforming work done by Contractor prior to
the time of termination.
Section 5. Insurance
Before commencing work under this Agreement, Contractor shall obtain and maintain the liability
insurance provided for below throughout the term of the Project plus an additional two years.
Contractor shall provide evidence of such insurance to the City. Such documentation shall meet
the requirements noted in Exhibit B.
Contractor shall maintain the following limits and types of insurance:
Workers Compensation Insurance: Contractor shall carry and maintain during the term of this
Agreement, workers compensation and employers liability insurance meeting the requirements of
the State of Texas on all the Contractor's employees carrying out the work involved in this
contract.
General Liability Insurance: Contractor shall carry and maintain during the term of this
Agreement, general liability insurance on a per occurrence basis with limits of liability not less
than $1,000,000 for each occurrence and for fire damage. For Bodily Injury and Property Damage,
coverage shall be no less than $1,000,000. As a minimum, coverage for Premises, Operations,
Products and Completed Operations shall be $2,000,000. This coverage shall protect the public or
any person from injury or property damages sustained by reason of the Contractor or its employees
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carrying out the work involved in this Agreement. The general aggregate shall be no less than
$2,000,000.
Automobile Liability Insurance: Contractor shall carry and maintain during the term of this
Agreement, automobile liability insurance with either a combined limit of at least $1,000,000 per
occurrence for bodily injury and property damage or split limits of at least $1,000,000 for bodily
injury per person per occurrence and $1,000,000 for property damage per occurrence. Coverage
shall include all owned, hired, and non -owned motor vehicles used in the performance of this
contract by the Contractor or its employees.
Subcontractor: In the case of any work sublet, the Contractor shall require subcontractor and
independent contractors working under the direction of either the Contractor or a subcontractor to
carry and maintain the same workers compensation and liability insurance required of the
Contractor.
Qualifying Insurance: The insurance required by this Agreement shall be written by non -assessable
insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Texas and currently rated "B+" or better
by the A.M. Best Companies. All policies shall be written on a "per occurrence basis" and not a
"claims made" form.
Evidence of such insurance shall be attached as Exhibit "C".
Failure of Certificate Holder to demand a certificate or other evidence of full compliance with
these insurance requirements or failure of Certificate Holder to identify a deficiency from evidence
that is provided will not be construed as a waiver of Insured's obligation to maintain such
insurance.
Section 6. Miscellaneous Provisions
(A) Subletting. The Contractor shall not sublet or transfer any portion of the work under this
Agreement or any Scope of Work issued pursuant to this Agreement unless specifically
approved in writing by the City, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Subcontractors shall comply with all provisions of this Agreement and the applicable Scope
of Work. The approval or acquiescence of the City in the subletting of any work shall not
relieve the Contractor of any responsibility for work done by such subcontractor.
(B) Compliance with Laws. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws,
statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, and the orders and decrees of any courts,
administrative, or regulatory bodies in any matter affecting the performance of this
Agreement, including, without limitation, worker's compensation laws, minimum and
maximum salary and wage statutes and regulations, and licensing laws and regulations. When
required, the Contractor shall furnish the City with satisfactory proof of compliance.
(C) Independent Contractor. Contractor acknowledges that Contractor is an independent
contractor of the City and is not an employee, agent, official or representative of the City.
Contractor shall not represent, either expressly or through implication, that Contractor is an
employee, agent, official or representative of the City. Income taxes, self-employment taxes,
social security taxes and the like are the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
(D) Non -Collusion. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has not given, made,
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promised or paid, nor offered to give, make, promise or pay any gift, bonus, commission,
money or other consideration to any person as an inducement to or in order to obtain the work
to be provided to the City under this Agreement. Contractor further agrees that Contractor
shall not accept any gift, bonus, commission, money, or other consideration from any person
(other than from the City pursuant to this Agreement) for any of the Work performed by
Contractor under or related to this Agreement. If any such gift, bonus, commission, money,
or other consideration is received by or offered to Contractor, Contractor shall immediately
report that fact to the City and, at the sole option of the City, the City may elect to accept the
consideration for itself or to take the value of such consideration as a credit against the
compensation otherwise owing to Contractor under or pursuant to this Agreement.
(E) Force Majeure. If the performance of any covenant or obligation to be performed hereunder
by any party is delayed as a result of circumstances which are beyond the reasonable control
of such party (which circumstances may include, without limitation, pending litigation, acts
of God, war, acts of civil disobedience, fire or other casualty, shortage of materials, adverse
weather conditions [such as, by way of illustration and not of limitation, severe rain storms or
below freezing temperatures, or tornados] labor action, strikes or similar acts, moratoriums or
regulations or actions by governmental authorities), the time for such performance shall be
extended by the amount of time of such delay, but no longer than the amount of time
reasonably occasioned by the delay. The party claiming delay of performance as a result of
any of the foregoing force majeure events shall deliver written notice of the commencement
of any such delay resulting from such force majeure event not later than seven (7) days after
the claiming party becomes aware of the same, and if the claiming party fails to so notify the
other party of the occurrence of a force majeure event causing such delay and the other party
shall not otherwise be aware of such force majeure event, the claiming party shall not be
entitled to avail itself of the provisions for the extension of performance contained in this
subsection.
(F) Conflict of Terms.
Scope of work:
In the case of any conflicts between the terms of this Agreement within the Scope of Work,
this Agreement shall govern. The Scope of Work is intended to detail the technical scope of
Work, fee schedule, and contract time only and shall not dictate Agreement terms.
Other Agreements between parties:
In the case of any conflicts between the terms of this Agreement and wording contained within
any other attachment, amendment, and agreement executed between the parties in conjunction
with this Agreement, this Agreement shall govern.
(G) Non -Boycott of Israel. Pursuant to Section 2270.002 of the Texas Government Code,
Contractor certifies that either (i) it meets an exemption criterion under Section 2270.002; or
(ii) it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract
resulting from this solicitation. Contractor shall state any facts that make it exempt from the
boycott certification as an attachment to this agreement.
Relevant definitions from the bill:
"Company" means a for -profit sole proprietorship, organization, association, corporation,
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partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability
company, including a wholly owned subsidiary, majority -owned subsidiary, parent company,
or affiliate of those entities or business associations that exists to make a profit.
"Boycott Israel" means refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise
taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial
relations specifically with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an
Israeli -controlled territory, but does not include an action made for ordinary business
purposes.
(H) Non -Boycott of Energy. Pursuant to Texas Senate Bill 13 (2021), Contractor certifies that
either (i) it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not
boycott energy companies during the term of the contract resulting from this solicitation.
Contractor shall state any facts that make it exempt from the boycott certification as an
attachment to this agreement.
(I) Non -Boycott of Firearm Entity. Pursuant to Texas Senate Bill 19 (2021), Contractor certifies
that it: (a) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a
firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (b) will not discriminate during the term of the
contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association .
(J) Access to Premises. Authorized representatives of the Contractor will be allowed access to
the facilities on City premises at reasonable times to perform the obligations of the Contractor
regarding such facilities. Contractor shall adhere to all City rules, regulations, and guidelines
while on City property. It is expressly understood that the City may limit or restrict the right
of access herein granted in any manner considered necessary (e.g., national security, public
safety).
(K) INTERLOCAL PARTICIPATION
The City may enter into Interlocal Cooperation Purchasing Agreements with other
governmental entities or governmental cooperatives (hereafter collectively referred to as
"Entity" or "Entities") to enhance the City's purchasing power. At the City's sole discretion
and option, City may inform other Entities that they may acquire items listed in this IFB.
Such acquisition(s) shall be at the prices stated herein, and shall be subject to bidder's
acceptance. Entities desiring to acquire items listed in this IFB shall be listed on a rider
attached hereto, if known at the time of issuance of the IFB. City may issue subsequent
riders after contract award setting forth additional Entities desiring to utilize this bid.
VENDOR shall sign and return any subsequently issued riders within ten calendar days of
receipt.
In no event shall City be considered a dealer, re -marketer, agent or other representative of
Vendor or Entity. Further, City shall not be considered and is not an agent; partner or
representative of the Entity making purchases hereunder, and shall not be obligated or
liable for any such order.
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Entity purchase orders shall be submitted to Vendor by the Entity. City will not be liable
or responsible for any obligations, including, but not limited to, payment, and for any item
ordered by an entity other than City.
Vendor authorizes City's use of Vendor's name, trademarks and Vendor provided
materials in City's presentations and promotions regarding the availability of use of this
contract. The City makes no representation or guarantee as to any minimum amount being
purchased by City or Entities, or whether Entity will purchase utilizing City's contract.
Section 7. Termination
(A) This Agreement may be terminated:
(1) By the mutual agreement and consent of both Contractor and City;
(2) By either parry, upon the failure of the other parry to fulfill its obligations as set forth
in either this Agreement or a Scope of Work issued under this Agreement;
(3) By the City, immediately upon notice in writing to the Contractor, as consequence of
the failure of Contractor to perform the Work contemplated by this Agreement in a
timely or satisfactory manner;
(4) By the City, at will and without cause upon not less than thirty (30) days written notice
to the Contractor.
(B) If the City terminates this Agreement pursuant to subsection 7(A)(2) or (3), above, the
Contractor shall not be entitled to any fees or reimbursable expenses other than the fees and
reimbursable expenses then due and payable as of the time of termination and only then for
those Work that have been timely and adequately performed by the Contractor considering
the actual costs incurred by the Contractor in performing work to date of termination, the
value of the work that is nonetheless usable to the City, the cost to the City of employing
another Contractor to complete the work required and the time required to do so, and other
factors that affect the value to the City of the work performed at time of termination. In the
event of termination not the fault of the Contractor, the Contractor shall be compensated for
all basic, special, and additional Work actually performed prior to termination, together with
any reimbursable expenses then due.
Section 8. Indemnification
CONTRACTOR AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AND ALL OF ITS
PRESENT, FUTURE AND FORMER AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICIALS AND REPRESENTATIVES
HARMLESS IN THEIR OFFICIAL, INDIVIDUAL AND REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITIES FROM ANY AND
ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION, JUDGMENTS, LIENS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING
ATTORNEY'S FEES, WHETHER CONTRACTUAL OR STATUTORY), COSTS AND DAMAGES (WHETHER
COMMON LAW OR STATUTORY), COSTS AND DAMAGES (WHETHER COMMON LAW OR
STATUTORY, AND WHETHER ACTUAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL), OF ANY
CONCEIVABLE CHARACTER, FOR INJURIES TO PERSONS (INCLUDING DEATH) OR TO PROPERTY
(BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL) CREATED BY, ARISING FROM OR IN ANY MANNER RELATING TO THE
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WORK OR GOODS PERFORMED OR PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR — EXPRESSLY INCLUDING THOSE
ARISING THROUGH STRICT LIABILITY OR UNDER THE CONSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Section 9. Notices
Any notice required or desired to be given from one party to the other party to this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be given and shall be deemed to have been served and received
(whether actually received or not) if (i) delivered in person to the address set forth below; (ii)
deposited in an official depository under the regular care and custody of the United States Postal
Service located within the confines of the United States of America and sent by certified mail,
return receipt requested, and addressed to such party at the address hereinafter specified; or (iii)
delivered to such party by courier receipted delivery. Either parry may designate another address
within the confines of the continental United States of America for notice, but until written notice
of such change is actually received by the other party, the last address of such party designated for
notice shall remain such party's address for notice.
Section 10. No Assignment
Neither party shall have the right to assign that party's interest in this Agreement without the prior
written consent of the other party.
Section 11. Severability
If any term or provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the
legality, validity or enforceability of the remaining terms or provisions of this Agreement shall not
be affected thereby, and in lieu of each such illegal, invalid or unenforceable term or provision,
there shall be added automatically to this Agreement a legal, valid or enforceable term or provision
as similar as possible to the term or provision declared illegal, invalid or unenforceable.
Section 12. Waiver
Either City or the Contractor shall have the right to waive any requirement contained in this
Agreement that is intended for the waiving party's benefit, but, except as otherwise provided
herein, such waiver shall be effective only if in writing executed by the party for whose benefit
such requirement is intended. No waiver of any breach or violation of any term of this Agreement
shall be deemed or construed to constitute a waiver of any other breach or violation, whether
concurrent or subsequent, and whether of the same or of a different type of breach or violation.
Section 13. Governing Law; Venue
This Agreement and all of the transactions contemplated herein shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. The provisions and obligations of this
Agreement are performable in Guadalupe County, Texas such that exclusive venue for any action
arising out of this Agreement shall be in Guadalupe County, Texas.
Section 14. Paragraph Headings; Construction
The paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall in no way
enlarge or limit the scope or meaning of the various and several paragraphs hereof. Both parties
have participated in the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement and this Agreement shall
not be construed either more or less strongly against or for either party.
Section 15. Binding Effect
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Except as limited herein, the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, devisees, personal and legal
representatives, successors and assigns.
Section 16. Gender
Within this Agreement, words of any gender shall be held and construed to include any other
gender, and words in the singular number shall be held and construed to include the plural, unless
the context otherwise requires.
Section 17. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original, and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
Section 18. Exhibits & Attachments
All exhibits and attachments to this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference for all
purposes wherever reference is made to the same.
Section 19. Entire Agreement
It is understood and agreed that this Agreement, which incorporates the original RFP, Contractor's
Response to RFP, and Purchase Order(s) issued for payment contains the entire agreement between
the parties and supersedes any and all prior agreements, arrangements or understandings between
the parties relating to the subject matter. No oral understandings, statements, promises or
inducements contrary to the terms of this Agreement exist. This Agreement cannot be changed or
terminated orally.
Order of Precedence. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions included in the
body of this Agreement and the terms and conditions included in any of the incorporated
documents, the order of precedence shall be: (a)Agreement; (b) the attachments and/or exhibits to
Agreement, (c)Contractor's Response to RFP, and (d) Purchase Order(s).
Section 20. Relationship of Parties
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed by the parties hereto or by any
third party to create the relationship of principal and agent or of partnership or of joint venture or
of any association whatsoever between the parties, it being expressly understood and agreed that
no provision contained in this Agreement nor any act or acts of the parties hereto shall be deemed
to create any relationship between the parties other than the relationship of independent parties
contracting with each other solely for the purpose of effecting the provisions of this Agreement.
Section 21. RiAt To Audit
City shall have the right to examine and audit the books and records of Contractor with regards to
the work described in Exhibit A, or any subsequent changes, at any reasonable time. Such books
and records will be maintained in accordance with generally accepted principles of accounting and
will be adequate to enable determination of. (1) the substantiation and accuracy of any payments
required to be made under this Agreement; and (2) compliance with the provisions of this
Agreement.
Section 22. Dispute Resolution
In accordance with the provisions of Subchapter I, Chapter 271, TEx. LOCAL Gov'T CODE, the
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parties agree that, prior to instituting any lawsuit or other proceeding arising from a dispute under
this agreement, the parties will first attempt to resolve the dispute by taking the following steps:
(1) A written notice substantially describing the nature of the dispute shall be delivered by the
dissatisfied party to the other party, which notice shall request a written response to be delivered
to the dissatisfied party not less than 5 days after receipt of the notice of dispute. (2) If the response
does not reasonably resolve the dispute, in the opinion of the dissatisfied party, the dissatisfied
party shall give notice to that effect to the other party whereupon each party shall appoint a person
having authority over the activities of the respective parties who shall promptly meet, in person,
in an effort to resolve the dispute. (3) If those persons cannot or do not resolve the dispute, then
the parties shall each appoint a person from the highest tier of managerial responsibility within
each respective party, who shall then promptly meet, in person, in an effort to resolve the dispute.
Section 23. Disclosure of Business Relationships/Affiliations: Conflict of Interest
Questionnaire
Contractor represents that it is in compliance with the applicable filing and disclosure requirements
of Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Certificate of Interested Parties
Effective January 1, 2016, pursuant to House Bill 1295 passed by the 84th Texas Legislature
(Section 2252.908, Texas Government Code, as amended) and formal rules released by the Texas
Ethics Commission (TEC), all contracts with private business entities requiring approval by the
Schertz City Council will require the on-line completion of Form 1295 "Certificate of Interested
Parties." Form 1295 is also required for any and all contract amendments, extensions or renewals.
Contractors are required to complete and file electronically with the Texas Ethics Commission
using the online filing application.
Please visit the State of Texas Ethics Commission website,
hops://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf info_form1295.htm and
htips://www.ethics.state.tx.us/tec/1295-Info.htm for more information.
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.
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EXECUTED on this the
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day of , 20,
CONTRACTOR:
By: By:
Name: Steve Williams Printed
Name:
Title: City Manager Title:
ADDRESS FOR NOTICE:
CITY:
City of Schertz
Attn: Steve Williams, City Manager
1400 Schertz Parkway
Schertz, Texas 78154
CONTRACTOR:
Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping
Attn: Jerry Maldonado
16348 Nacogdoches Rd
San Antonio, Tx 78247
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Exhibit "A"
SCOPE OF WORK
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, and personnel necessary to complete the
following minimum requirements.
1. Minimum Requirements
a) Account Manager: Proposer shall provide the name and full electronic (Phone, Cell,
and e-mail) contact information for one Account Manager, dedicated to managing this
contract for the City. This individual must be directly accessible to the City's
designated representative, including after normal business hours, for any and all issues
pertaining to performance of this contract for the City. Vendor shall notify the City in
writing, within one (1) business day of any changes for this contact, with all
information necessary to maintain full communication ability.
NAME:
TITLE:
OFFICE PHONE:
CELL PHONE:
EMAIL:
b) Maintenance under this specification shall be performed during daylight hours only.
c) Upon completion of each maintenance cycle, the designated contract maintenance
properties will be subject to inspection by the Parks and Recreation Department. If the
quality or quantity of work does not meet minimum specifications, the job will be
rejected, and contractor shall re -perform maintenance to the City's satisfaction, at no
additional cost to the City.
d) Contractor shall provide written verification, with completion dates of all maintenance
for each maintenance cycle. This verification is to be provided to the City, with monthly
invoices on the appropriate Contract Mowing Cycle Performance Report (Form
AI-A3) as provided by the City in Microsoft Office Excel format via Microsoft Office
365 e-mail. Contractor shall have the ability to communicate effectively, and in real-
time, with the City; in English, via spoken, written, and electronic (Cell -phone & e-
mail) media.
e) The operation of all mowing equipment shall be in a manner that is not hazardous to
public and private property, pedestrians and the operators. All equipment shall have
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factory installed safety systems in place, operational and in good condition. All mowing
equipment shall have functional debris deflectors in place at all time. Deflectors shall
be standard, manufacturer approved equipment.
f) Any damages to City and/or private property resultant from the performance of this
contract shall be repaired and/or replaced by Contractor to the maximum extent of
damages. Such repairs and/or replacements shall be promptly made by the Contractor
at no expense to the City.
g) Contractor shall agree to perform any and all additional grounds maintenance
requirements designated by the Parks and Recreation Department at the contracted per
unit price.
h) All maintenance equipment, operating on public Schertz streets, shall display TXDOT
approved slow moving equipment symbols, flags and other safety equipment as
required by law.
i) All grounds maintenance personnel shall wear approved traffic safety vests while
operating equipment on City or State property. Contractor shall be responsible for
placing signs and/or traffic cones as necessary while performing maintenance on city
medians and parkways per mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices). No passengers shall be allowed on mowing equipment at any time.
k) Prior to initiation of work for each mowing season, Contractor shall supply, in written
and electronically transmittable form, a detailed Grounds Maintenance Schedule to
the Parks and Recreation Department. This schedule shall be updated, and the City
notified in writing, of any necessary schedule changes. At a minimum, during the
mowing season, Contractor shall contact the Parks and Recreation Department on a
weekly basis to report their contract progress. Maintenance cycles shall be completed
as specified and awarded for each contract maintenance area. If wet weather renders
grounds too soft to carry the weight of maintenance equipment without significant
rutting, contractor shall not perform maintenance. Contractor shall notify the City of
any significant delays (greater than 24 hours) due to wet conditions. Such notification
shall also be made for any other reason which will delay maintenance operations.
1) After each maintenance cycle is completed and along with the invoice submittal,
Contractor shall submit electronically all completed properties for that billing cycle on
the specified forms for each property (Form A-1, A-2, and/or A-3). These forms will
be provided electronically to the Account Manager.
m) Contractor shall provide Litter Control on all medians, parkways, parks, beautification
areas, and building grounds as designated in this contract (unless otherwise specified
by the City for omission) prior to each mowing cycle. Litter shall be placed in plastic
bags and immediately removed from the site in such manner as to prevent redistribution
of litter between collection site and disposal location. Contractor shall be responsible
for disposal of all litter at a State of Texas approved landfill. Contractor shall be
responsible for any and all fees for disposal of litter generated from this contract.
Contractors shall insure that NO litter is mowed. Any litter, shredded in
performance of any contract under this specification, shall be immediately removed at
contractor's expense. Litter control shall apply to all sections of this contract.
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n) Additional maintenance areas may be added, by the City, during the contract period.
Conversely, private landscape development in certain areas may eliminate the need for
City funded maintenance. Such areas would then be removed from the contract.
Contractor shall agree to perform any and all additional mowing, trimming, edging &
litter control, landscape, and tree maintenance requirements, per specified maintenance
standards as designated by the Parks & Recreation Department at the set contract per
acre cost. Contractor shall also agree to delete maintenance areas previously specified
for grounds maintenance as designated by the Parks & Recreation Department at the
set contract unit cost.
o) All trees planted on medians, parkways, building grounds, parks & streetscape
properties, shall be protected from damage resultant from this contract.
Contractor shall give instruction and ensure that all maintenance personnel refrain from
string trimming around tree trunks in a manner which would disturb or damage tree
bark. Contractor shall also give instructions to their maintenance personnel and ensure
that no trees are damaged during mowing operations. Tree wells damaged during
contract performance shall be restored to their original condition, by the contractor, at
no additional charge to the City. Such restoration shall be completed within two (2)
working days after damage has occurred and the contractor notified by the City.
p) Chemical Weed Control:
(1) The use of chemicals for weed control in turf and solid landscape surfaces will
be permitted under the following provisions:
(a) Written intent and qualification to use herbicides, by the contractor, stipulated
and supplied as part of the original submittal, and
(b) Provision to the City by the Contractor a complete list of all chemicals to be
used, along with a detailed spraying schedule, and
(c) Provision of SDS information to the City prior to spraying, and
(d) Full compliance by the Contractor to pesticide/herbicide application
requirements as set forth by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality, the Environmental Protection Agency,
the manufacturer's instructions and labels, for proper use of pesticide products,
and
(e) Insurance by the Contractor that all application equipment has been inspected
and is in conformance with all State and Federal pesticide application
regulations, and
(f) Proof that the Contractor holds current and valid licensing from the Texas
Structural Pest Control Board or the Texas Department of Agriculture. Copies
of such licensing shall be forwarded to the City prior to application of any
pesticide on City property, and
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(g) Furnishing by the contractor, a listing of one (1) supervisor, to be directly
responsible for chemical application on City property. This person shall have
a minimum of one (1) years' experience in pesticide application, and
(h) Assurance by the Contractor not to apply any herbicide during or after periods
of rain, or when rainfall is forecast within twenty-four (24) hours of scheduled
application. Contractor shall not apply herbicides while vegetation retains
surface moisture on plant surfaces.
(i) Pesticides shall not be sprayed when there is a risk of direct contact with people
or animals.
q) Wildflower Preservation Guidelines:
(1) Protected Species: Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush, Primrose, Winecups,
Verbena, Indian Blanket, sunflower and other wildflower stands "Which can be
readily identified"
(2) Mass wildflower groupings are to be protected
(a) Single plants or small areas of "Stand -Alone" wildflowers are not subject to
preservation.
(b) All wildflower stands visible from traffic lanes are to be protected.
(c) Unless there is a "significant" grouping of wildflowers, plants directly adjacent
to the edge of the roadway may be mowed for a visibility strip. This strip will
be one (1) mower width.
(d) All significant stands of wildflowers shall be maintained through the practice of
pattern mowing.
2. MOWING SPECIFICATIONS: - (Bid Items — Items 1 through 3 — 36 - Cycle
Properties and 18-Cycle Properties)
a) The City of Schertz properties included in the contract are described in the detailed
inventory. (Attachment 1)
b) All turf areas shall be uniformly finish cut each mowing cycle at a mowing height
of two (2) inches. All turf areas are to be completely mowed with no missed areas.
Mowing equipment shall be such that it will provide a uniform quality cut with no
scalping or "gapping". All blades are to be maintained in a sharpened condition
and all other mower components shall be maintained to provide quality service.
c) Wildflowers of significant stands shall not be mowed from mid -March through
mid -June. Contractor shall consult with City & receive approval before mowing
any areas containing wildflowers in bloom
d) For right of way areas at road intersections and railroad intersections, all grass and
weeds growing around curbs, signs, abutments, light poles, fire hydrants, or other
structural maintenance, and/or visual barriers shall be trimmed to a uniform height
of two (2) inches to prevent visibility impairment.
e) Litter control shall be completed prior to each mowing cycle per this Specification.
f) All trees shall be protected from damage per this Specification.
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g) All solid medians, expansion joints, bridge abutments, light poles, signs, irrigation
equipment, trees and other maintenance barriers that fall within these designated
mowing areas shall also require mowing and/or trimming of grass and weeds on
the specified maintenance schedule unless otherwise specified by the Parks and
Recreation Department. Grass and weeds on solid medians and in expansion joints
shall be cut flush with the pavement. This includes triangle type raised medians
that delineate turning lanes at intersections and crack weeds between curb and
asphalt with road being maintained by this contract.
h) All hard surface areas, cracks, expansion joints, pavers, etc. that fall within the area
of public building grounds also require grass and weed removal on the specified
maintenance schedule. Fall leaf removal shall be included as part of this contract.
i) All edge areas shall be treated with steel blade equipment to give a vertically cut
edge.
j) Turf areas, which cannot be maintained with mowing equipment, shall be cut to
specified turf height using a string -line trimmer.
k) All excessive grass clippings and debris shall be removed from sidewalks and hard
surface areas.
1) Blowing of Grass Clippings and Leaves:
(1) Grass Clippings and leaves shall be blown in such a way that they are NOT
blown directly onto a street or drainage channel.
(2) Clippings and/or leaves which accumulate around drainage inlets shall be
blown away from inlet and onto the adjacent right of way turf area.
m) As part of this specification an herbicide treatment of Glyphosate (or approved
equal) shall be applied to all median expansion joints, bridge abutments, light pole
bases, signs, or other maintenance barriers that fall within these designated solid
surface median and parkway areas. Chemicals shall be applied according to
manufacturer's labels on a schedule sufficient to eliminate all visible growth.
All chemicals shall be applied under terms of the Chemical Weed Control
Specification:
n) Chemical Weed Control:
(a) The use of chemicals for weed control in turf and solid landscape surfaces shall
be applied as necessary per the provisions for chemical weed control within this
specification.
B. CITY CAMPUSES AND PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS: -
(Additional Specifications for Item 2 — 36 Cycle Properties)
a) The City of Schertz properties that are to be included in the contract are described in
detailed inventories. (Attachment 1)
b) Chemical herbicide application — per Chemical Weed Control specifications, herbicide
can be applied to weeds in planting beds.
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c) Planting bed maintenance — All shrubs, ground covers beds, and mulch areas shall be
maintained weed free; remove litter when weeding beds as necessary.
d) Hedge, ornamental tree, and ground cover trimming shall be done as needed to maintain
the shape of the plant material and keep walkways, sidewalks, and parking spaces clear
of vegetation.
e) "Alien" plants (hackberry, Johnson grass, etc.) sprouting out through shrubs such as
knock -out roses or lantana shall be removed at every cycle.
f) Contractor shall not allow any performance of work if there is a reasonable possibility
of any limb or debris falling on persons, property or other plant material.
g) Contractor shall provide barricading and/or coning to prevent unauthorized personnel
from entering work zone.
h) Under no circumstances shall a partially cut limb or tree be left standing, and
unattended, during rest breaks, lunch breaks or overnight.
i) All pruning equipment shall be maintained in a sharp and mechanically functional
condition, to provide a precise and clean cut. All pruning equipment is to be sterilized
after each tree to prevent spread of disease or organisms.
i) All personnel performing hedge, ornamental tree, or groundcover trimming under
this specification shall have been trained in proper horticultural and arboricultural
methods and techniques for pruning and trimming. All personnel shall have proven
successful professional experience in hedge, ornamental tree & ground cover
trimming and shall be supervised by horticulture professional staff.
ii) All limbs, branches, & other trimming debris shall be completely removed from the
premises
j) Hedge Trimming Specifications:
i) Hedges shall be uniformly pruned according to the growth pattern for each species
and maintained to the set trimming height on each pruning cycle.
ii) Hedges shall be trimmed to encourage vegetative growth & shall not be trimmed in
such fashion as to expose woody stems.
k) Ornamental Trees Trimming Specifications:
i) All ornamental trees shall be uniformly trimmed to maintain the natural form and
shape consistent to the species.
ii) Pruned branches shall be removed without leaving a protruding `stub'. No flush
cuts are to be made.
iii) All cuts shall be made using accepted professional arboricultural and horticultural
techniques. NO TREE TOPPING OR DEHORNING WILL BE PERMITTED.
iv) Basal sprouts and suckers shall be removed at each maintenance cycle.
1) Ground Cover Trimming Specifications:
i) All ground cover areas shall be uniformly trimmed to maintain the natural form and
shape consistent to the species.
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ii) All cuts shall be made, using accepted professional horticultural techniques.
iii) Groundcovers shall be trimmed to encourage vegetative growth & shall not be
trimmed in such fashion as to scalp and expose woody stems.
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Exhibit "B"
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL INSURANCE DOCUMENTS
The Contractor shall comply with each and every condition contained herein. The Contractor shall provide and maintain the
minimum insurance coverage set forth below during the term of its agreement with the City. Any Subcontractor(s) hired by
the Contractor shall maintain insurance coverage equal to that required of the Contractor. It is the responsibility of the
Contractor to assure compliance with this provision. The City of Schertz accepts no responsibility arising from the conduct,
or lack of conduct, of the Subcontractor.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF INSURANCE DOCUMENT
With reference to the foregoing insurance requirements, Contractor shall specifically endorse applicable insurance policies
as follows:
1. The City of Schertz shall be named as an additional insured with respect to General Liability and Automobile
Liability on a separate endorsement.
2. A waiver of subrogation in favor of The City of Schertz shall be contained in the Workers Compensation and all
liability policies and must be provided on a separate endorsement.
3. All insurance policies shall be endorsed to the effect that The City of Schertz will receive at least thirty (30) days
written notice prior to cancellation or non -renewal of the insurance.
4. All insurance policies, which name The City of Schertz as an additional insured, must be endorsed to read as primary
and non-contributory coverage regardless of the application of other insurance.
5. Chapter 1811 of the Texas Insurance Code, Senate Bill 425 82(R) of 2011, states that the above endorsements
cannot be on the certificate of insurance. Separate endorsements must be provided for each of the above.
6. All insurance policies shall be endorsed to require the insurer to immediately notify The City of Schertz of any
material change in the insurance coverage.
7. All liability policies shall contain no cross liability exclusions or insured versus insured restrictions.
8. Required limits may be satisfied by any combination of primary and umbrella liability insurances.
9. Contractor may maintain reasonable and customary deductibles, subject to approval by The City of Schertz.
10. Insurance must be purchased from insurers having a minimum AmBest rating of B+.
11. All insurance must be written on forms filed with and approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. (ACORD
25 2010/05). Coverage must be written on an occurrence form.
12. Contractual Liability must be maintained covering the Contractors obligations contained in the contract. Certificates
of Insurance shall be prepared and executed by the insurance company or its authorized agent and shall contain
provisions representing and warranting all endorsements and insurance coverages according to requirements and
instructions contained herein.
13. Upon request, Contractor shall furnish The City of Schertz with certified copies of all insurance policies.
14. A valid certificate of insurance verifying each of the coverages required above shall be issued directly to the City
of Schertz within ten (10) business days after contract award and prior to starting any work by the successful
Contractor's insurance agent of record or insurance company. Also, prior to the start of any work and at the same
time that the Certificate of Insurance is issued and sent to the City of Schertz, all required endorsements identified
in sections A, B, C and D, above shall be sent to the City of Schertz. The certificate of insurance and endorsements
shall be sent to:
City of Schertz emailed to: purchasingra schertz.com
Purchasing Department Faxed to: 210-619-1169
1400 Schertz Parkway
Schertz, TX 78154
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(Instructions for completing and submitting a certificate to the City of Schertz)
Complete the certificate of insurance with the information listed below:
A) Certificate of Insurance date
B) Producer (Insurance Agency) Information — complete name, address, telephone information, & email
address.
C) Insured's (Insurance Policy Holder) Information — complete name & address information
D) Insurer (name/names of insurance company) **(Remember the city requires all insurance companies to
be Authorized to do business in the State of Texas be rated by A.M. Best with a rating of B+ (or better)
Class VI (or higher) or otherwise be acceptable to the City if not rated by A.M. Best)
E) NAIC # (National Association of Insurance Commissioners, a # that is assigned by the State to all
insurance companies)
F) Insurer letter represents which insurance company provides which type of coverage from D
G) General Liability Insurance Policy — must have an (x) in box. Also, "Occurrence" type policy — must have
an (x) in the box (occurrence policy preferred but claims made policy can be accepted with special
approval)
H) This section shall be filled in with "Y" for yes under Additional Insured for all coverages, except for
Contractor Liability and Workers' Compensation. There shall also be a "Y" for yes under all coverages
for subrogation waived.
1) Automobile Liability Insurance — must be checked for Any Auto, All Owned Autos, Hired Autos
J) Umbrella Coverage — must be checked in this section and by occurrence whenever it is required by written
contract and in accordance with the contract value.
K) Worker's Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance — information must be completed in this
section of the certificate of insurance form (if applicable).
L) Builder's Risk Policy — for construction projects as designated by the City of Schertz.
Professional Liability Coverage — for professional services if required by the City of Schertz.
M) Insurance Policy #'s
N) Insurance policy effective dates (always check for current dates)
O) Insurance Policy limits (See Insurance Requirements Checklist)
P) This section is to list projects, dates of projects, or location of project. Endorsements to the insurance
policy(ies) must be provided separately and not in this section. The following endorsements are required
by the City of Schertz.
(1) Adding the City of Schertz as an additional insured. The "additional insured" endorsement is not
required for professional liability and workers compensation insurance; and
(2) Waiver of Subrogation
(3) Primary and Non -Contributory
(4) Cancellation Notice
Q) City of Schertz's name and address information must be listed in this section
R) Notice of cancellation, non -renewal, or material change to the insurance policy(ies) must be provided to
the City of Schertz in accordance with a cancellation notice endorsement to the policy and/or per the
policy provisions based on the endorsement adding the city as an additional insured. (Sec. 1811.155, Tex.
Ins. Code)
S) The certificate must be signed by the Authorized Agent in this section of the certificate form.
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Exhibit "C"
EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE
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CONTRACT PROPERTIES
PROPERTIES FROM FORM A-1
The following properties shall be maintained every fourteen (14) days for twenty-four (24) cycles.
1
Ashley Park
534 Ashle Park
5.07
2
Cove Trail Drainage Lot
adjacent to Ashley Park
0.49
3
Crescent Bend Nature Park
12780 Schaefer Rd
180.74
4
Cut -Off Park
700 Block of FM 1518
58.23
5
Cypress Point Park
5526 Cypress Point
10.50
6
Forest Ridge Park
17529 Wiederstein Rd
13.91
7
Great Northern Trail
Schertz Parkwa to Forest Ridge Park
7.96
8
Gutierrez Garden Park
1231 Bor feld Rd
2.09
9
Hallie's Cove Future Park
13237 Hallie Glade
4.21
10
Heritage Oaks Park
11700 Longleaf Pky
13.12
11
Lone Oak Park
100 Block of Roundtree Dr
0.34
12
Mary Whitfield Burks Park
3175 Schertz Pkwy
1.96
13 North Center
3501 Morning Dr
2.07
14
Oak Forest Park
4200 Block of FM 3009
2.58
15
Old Animal Control Building
1298 Borgfeld Rd
1.73
2.37
16
Palm Park
200 Block of FM 78
18
Pickrell Park
701 Oak Street
16.92
19
Rhine Valley Park
9958 Mulhouse Dr
5.01
20
The Park at Woodland Oaks
905Woodland Oaks Dr
1.82
22
Wendy Swan Memorial Park
4601 Cherry Tree Dr
2.68
23
Zuehl Lot
107 Zuehl Rd
0.55
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