INVITATION FOR BIDS

BID #2022-50

Concrete

Prepared by:

The City of Bowling Green 1017 College Street

Bowling Green, KY 42101

Phone 270-393-3000

www.bgky.org

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

BID #2022-50

Sealed bids will be received in the Procurement Manager’s Office, City Hall Annex, 1017 College Street, Bowling Green, Kentucky, until 10:00 a.m. CT, May 4, 2022 for

Concrete

All bids must be turned in to the Procurement Manager’s Office, City Hall Annex, 1017 College Street, Bowling Green, KY, no later than 10:00 a.m. CT on date of bid opening, May 4, 2022. Bids cannot be accepted at any other location. Bids will be opened thereupon or about 10:05 a.m. CT, May 4, 2022, at a public bid opening in the Commission Chamber of City Hall, 1001 College Street, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Bids must be received by the designated date and time and none will be considered thereafter.

The City of Bowling Green, Kentucky reserves the right to reject any and all bids received, and to select that bid which it determines to be in its best interest. The award of this bid will be made on the basis of the lowest bid price as permitted in KRS 45A.365.

Local Preference may apply, and it is the responsibility of the Respondent to claim the Local Preference status in writing at the time the bid is submitted. (See General Instructions, Item G.)

All bid forms, information, and specifications regarding this bid are available on our web site at www.bgky.org/bids. Respondents are to submit their bid in a clearly marked sealed envelope. The Respondent is to clearly mark the sealed bid with the bid number and description listed above. Make sure the shipping envelope has the bid number listed clearly on the outside as well. The City of Bowling Green, Kentucky is not responsible for the premature opening of, or the failure to open, a sealed bid not properly addressed or identified.

FOR THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY

S/Jeffery B. Meisel, City Manager

ATTEST:

S/Meghan VanMeter, Procurement Manager

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

A. OFFICIAL CLOCK

Bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. CT in the Procurement Manager’s Office, City Hall Annex, 1017 College Street, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Bids cannot be accepted at any other location. The official clock is the digital, radio controlled, automatically synchronized clock located in the Procurement Manager’s Office, City Hall Annex, 1017 College Street, Bowling Green, Kentucky.

B. CALCULATION ERROR(S)

In the event of a calculation error on the bid form, unit price shall prevail. C. QUESTIONS AND ADDENDA

This bid is offered by the Procurement Manager. Respondents shall carefully examine this bid and any addenda issued by the Procurement Manager and posted on the website. Failure to include signed addenda in the bid submission will result in rejection of the bid. Respondents shall seek clarification of any ambiguity, conflict, omission, or other error in this bid “in writing.” Oral comments or communications do not form any part of this bid offering. Questions should be addressed to the Procurement Manager in writing by April 25, 2022. Questions submitted after this date will not be answered. If the answer materially affects this procurement, the information will be issued in an addendum, posted on the website. Written communications should be addressed as follows:

City of Bowling Green

Procurement Manager’s Office 1017 College Street

Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101 OR

E-mail purchasing@bgky.org D. PRE-BID CONFERENCE and INSPECTION OF FACILITIES

Not required for this Bid. E. RESPONSIBILITY OF BIDDERS FORM

The City of Bowling Green, Kentucky issues in all bid offerings a Responsibility of Bidders form that MUST be completed by the Respondent and attached to the bid form in order for the Respondent to be considered for a bid award. This is a mandatory form that must be attached to the bid form and in accordance with KRS 45A.395, all information submitted thereon is deemed to be confidential and therefore exempt from Kentucky Open Records Law.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

F. BASIS OF BID AWARD

The City of Bowling Green, Kentucky has selected to award this bid offering in compliance with KRS 45A.365 that allows the award to be made on the basis of:

( X) Lowest bid price, or

( ) Lowest evaluated bid price

G. LOCAL PREFERENCE

The City of Bowling Green grants to local business entities, who are a responsive and responsible Respondent for applicable bids, a local bidding preference of the local business entity’s bid at the percentage level set out in the table below. The local preference shall not exceed the maximum allowed amount (over the amount of the lowest responsible bidder), as further set out in the table below.

Bid Item Pricing Range % Preference Allowed

Max. Pref. Amount Allowed

Low

High

$ 30,000.00

3.25%

$ 975.00

$ 30,001.00 $ 50,000.00 3.00% $1,500.00 $ 50,001.00 $ 75,000.00 2.75% $2,062.50 $ 75,001.00 $105,000.00 2.50% $2,625.00 $105,001.00 $140,000.00 2.25% $3,150.00 $140,001.00 $180,000.00 2.00% $3,600.00 $180,001.00 $225,000.00 1.75% $3,937.50 $225,001.00 1.50% $4,125.00

The local preference is only available for the purchase of goods when the bid award is $30,000.00 or greater and, among other exemptions, is not available when the bid includes evaluation criteria in addition to price, i.e. evaluated bids.

If all aspects of a responsible bid from a local business entity are equal to the responsible

bid from a non-local business entity, the local business entity shall be preferred. The local bidding preference is available only if the bid is awarded to the local business entity at the local address. The City reserves the right to waive the local preference.

A “ Local Bidder Preference Certification” form is included in this request for bid. It shall be the responsibility of the local business entity to certify eligibility for local preference status in writing at the time each bid is submitted, if local preference is applicable. No preference shall be granted if this certification is not included in the bid packet, or City staff is unable to confirm eligibility. (Certification forms submitted in previous bids do not apply.)

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

H. RECIPROCAL PREFERENCE FOR RESIDENT RESPONDENTS

Prior to a contract being awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive Respondent, a resident Respondent of the Commonwealth shall be given a preference against a nonresident Respondent registered in any state that gives or requires a preference to Respondents from that state. The preference shall be equal to the preference given or required by the state of the nonresident Respondent in compliance with KRS 45A.494.

I. INSPECTION OF RESPONDENT’S PLANT AND PLACE OF BUSINESS

The City of Bowling Green, Kentucky reserves the right to inspect the plant facilities and place of business of any Respondent participating in this bid offering.

J. RETENTION OF RECORDS

The successful Respondent shall be required to maintain, for a period of five (5) years from the date of final payment to the Respondent, all books and records pertaining to this bid offering.

K. BUSINESS TAX STATUS

In order to receive a bid award from the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky, a Respondent must not be delinquent on any ad valorem taxes, including penalty and interest charges, due to the City for real or personal properties owned by the Respondent, or any one or more of its Corporate officers. Inquiries can be directed to the Treasury Division, City Hall Annex, 270-393- 3000.

L. BUSINESS STATUS AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to receive a bid award from the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky, a Respondent must be properly registered with the Occupational License Division to do business in the City. If a Respondent is already registered, all of their applicable license accounts must be in “good standing” with the City. Good standing is defined as having all fees, including penalty and interest charges, relating to employee wages, and business net profits, paid in full with appropriate reporting forms filed in the offices of the City’s License Division. Inquiries can be directed to the License Division, City Hall Annex, 270-393-3000.

M. CONFLICTS, GRATUITIES, AND KICK-BACKS PROHIBITED

The City of Bowling Green, Kentucky adheres to the provisions of KRS 45A.455, paragraphs (1) through (5) relative to conflicts of interests, gratuities, kick-backs, and use of confidential information in all bid offerings.

N. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Respondents are encouraged to submit with their bid any literature, warranty information, and other documentation to support the Respondent’s compliance with the specifications contained in this bid package.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

O. BID RETRACTION

Respondents are advised that bids submitted as part of this bid offering may not be withdrawn for a minimum of 90 days following the public bid opening unless circumstances justify consideration by the Procurement Manager of a release from this provision. Requests to withdraw a bid must be in writing and received by the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky within twenty-four hours of the public bid opening.

P. RIGHT TO REJECT AND AWARD BID

The City of Bowling Green, Kentucky reserves the right to reject any and all bids received in response to this bid offering, and to waive any informality in this bid offering. The award of a contract shall be at the sole discretion of the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky. The award will be made to the responsible Respondent whose bid is determined to be the most advantageous to the City, taking into consideration the evaluation factors set forth in this bid package. The City of Bowling Green may make the award without further discussion of the bids submitted. Therefore, the bid should be submitted initially on the most favorable terms which the Respondent can bid with respect to price, product, service, and technical capability. The contents of the bid of the selected Respondent will become the basis for the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky’s contractual obligation when the award is made.

Q. BID IDENTIFICATION

Respondents are to submit their bid in a clearly marked sealed envelope. The Respondent is required to clearly mark their bid material with the bid number and description set forth in the “Invitation for Bids.” This instruction is provided as a means to ensure proper delivery, handling, and public announcement of a Respondent’s response at the official bid opening date, and time. Bids in the form of e-mails, telegrams, telephone calls, facsimiles, or telex messages will not be accepted.

R. BID SUBMISSION

Prior to entering into a contract with the City of Bowling Green, the successful Respondent(s) must provide the following information:

1. The name of every company bearing an interest in the proposed goods and

services to be provided in this bid offering.

2. The name, title, address, and telephone number of individuals with authority to contractually bind the Respondent; and,

3. A designated person(s) who can be contacted by the City of Bowling Green,

Kentucky during the bid evaluation period. This information shall include the person’s name, title, address, telephone number, FAX number, and E-mail address.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

S. PRESENTATIONS AND DEMONSTRATIONS

If, in the opinion of the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Respondent presentations or demonstrations are desired as part of the evaluation process, the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky will notify one or more of the responsive Respondents to make arrangements for the date, time, and place for such a presentation or demonstration.

T. DISPOSITION OF BIDS

All materials submitted in response to this bid offering will become the property of the City of Bowing Green, Kentucky. One (1) copy of each bid shall be retained for the official files and will become a public record after an award is made by the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and thus open for public inspection. It is understood that the bid will become a part of the official file without obligation on the part of the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky except as to the disclosure restrictions contained in paragraph U below.

U. DISCLOSURE

In compliance with Kentucky Revised Statutes, Chapter 45A, and the Kentucky Open Records Act, trade secrets or proprietary information submitted by a Respondent in connection with this procurement shall not be subject to public disclosure. However, the Respondent must invoke this protection prior to, or upon submission of the data or other materials, and must identify the specific area or scope of data or other materials to be protected and state the reasons why protection is necessary. An all-inclusive statement that the entire bid is proprietary is unacceptable. A statement that costs are to be protected is also unacceptable. Disputes over disclosure will be resolved by the City Manager based on legal advice provided by the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky’s Law Department.

V. COST INCURRED IN RESPONDING

This bid offering does not commit the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of bids or in making necessary studies or designs, nor does it commit the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky to enter into a contract.

W. PRIME RESPONDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

If the Respondent’s response includes goods and services provided by others, the Respondent will be required to act as the prime contractor for all such items and must assume full responsibility for the procurement, delivery, and quality of such goods and services. The Respondent will be considered the sole point of contact with regard to all stipulations, including payment of all charges and the meeting of all contractual requirements resulting from this bid offering.

X. LAWS AND REGULATIONS

The Model Procurement statutes of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and any applicable Code of the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky shall govern this bid.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Y. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Prior to entering into a contract with the City of Bowling Green, the successful Respondent(s) must provide a Certificate of Insurance showing proof of insurance, which meets or exceeds requirements set forth in form v.3 – General Contractors.

X. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Contract documents establish a procedure to resolve conflicts that may arise during construction. The procedures include identifying the causes of the conflict, the filing and handling of claims and the uses of consultants in resolving conflicts. The City of Bowling Green eliminates mandatory binding arbitration language in the contract documents, but attempts to resolve conflicts without the necessity of litigation through negotiation and mediation.

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BID# 2022-50 Concrete

1. The following are estimated annual quantities, subject to change, and are not guaranteed.

FY23 Projected Usage

Type Projected Usage

in Cubic Yards 3000 PSI with Fiber 3000 Fine Grout 3000 Steel Fiber K Mix 3500 PSI with Fiber 4000 PSI with Fiber 5000 PSI with Fiber Extruded Curb Mix Small Curb Mix

15 5

25 250 100

5 10 10

2. The prices quoted shall be in effect for one year, with the option to renew for an

additional year. 3. Unit prices shall be honored for all City Departments.

4. Materials are to be delivered to various job sites throughout the City.

5. The successful respondent shall make all necessary arrangements to provide the City with

quality materials and service on a requested, scheduled basis during the length of the contract.

6. All materials shall meet State of Kentucky D.O.H. specifications.

7. The successful respondent shall be required to send a Monthly Report in Microsoft Excel

format (for each calendar month) by e-mail to David Delp (david.delp@bgky.org) containing the following information relating to each purchase for that month: Date/P.O. Number/Type/Quantity/Unit Price/Total Amount/Note referencing job or work order.

8. Note that the successful respondent may have City employees sign delivery tickets at the

time a delivery is made, verifying only of the date and quantity received. 9. Respond with two complete copies of the bid response, with the original clearly marked.

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BID FORM Page 1

Bid #2022-50 Concrete

TO: City of Bowling Green

c/o Procurement Manager’s Office 1017 College Street Bowling Green, KY 42101

FROM: Phone:

Fax:

E-Mail:

The undersigned hereby certifies that to the best of his knowledge and belief, the cost or pricing data submitted herein is accurate, complete and current as of the date set forth hereon: (Reference KRS 45A.405)

The undersigned hereby certifies that he has carefully examined the specifications and is

familiar with the type of service/equipment/supplies to be furnished as set forth.

The undersigned proposes to furnish the supplies and/or equipment that will perform in a satisfactory manner and that is in accordance with the specifications set forth for the following price:

Bid #2022-50

Concrete

Type Estimated Usage in

Cubic Yards

Unit Price

Total Price 3000 PSI with Fiber 3000 Fine Grout 3000 Steel Fiber K Mix 3500 PSI with Fiber 4000 PSI with Fiber 5000 PSI with Fiber Extruded Curb Mix Small Curb Mix

15 5

25

250 100

5 10 10

Per CY Per CY

Per CY Per CY Per CY Per CY Per CY Per CY

Total Estimated Annual Price

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BID FORM Page 2

Bid #2022-50 Concrete

Additional Cost per yard for add ins Additional Cost per yard for straight cement

Per CY

Additional Cost per yard to add retarder Per CY Additional cost per yard to add calcium Per CY

• The prices shall remain in effect for one year. • The prices shall be honored for all City Departments. • Option to renew for one year. • The quantities are estimated, subject to change, and are not guaranteed. • Submit TWO sealed copies of the bid, with the original clearly marked.

The bidder, herein certifies by signature, that all specifications have been reviewed and that any variations to the City’s specifications, including both exceptions to or enhancements of same, are clearly spelled out in an attachment to this bid.

(Signature) The bidder, herein certifies by signature, that all addendums issued to this bid offering, if any, have been reviewed and the bidder is fully aware of the implications of the addendums on the bid offering, and that a copy of each issued addendum is signed and attached hereto as evidence of receipt.

(Signature) The bidder, herein certifies by signature, that the Responsibility of Bidders Form has been fully completed and attached hereto as part of the bid.

(Signature) Are there any exceptions to the specific specifications set forth on bid? Yes No

If yes, please explain.

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BID FORM Page 3

Bid #2022-50 Concrete

Company or Individual Name

Doing business as (DBA)

Street Address

P.O. Box Number

City, State, Extended Zip Code

Official Name (Printed)

Official Signature Date Signed

Local Bidder Preference Certification It shall be the responsibility of the local business entity to certify eligibility for local preference status in writing at the time any bid is submitted, if local preference is applicable. No preference shall be granted if this certification is not provided with the bid documents or if City staff is unable to verify eligibility based on the information provided to the City. The local business entity acknowledges that City staff may need to verify eligibility by accessing confidential information filed with the City.

A. Bidding Company Name (Registered with the City)

B. City Registration ID# Date of Registration

C. Address of place of business:

D. List the property zone type for business location:

E. Are you currently delinquent on any of the following to the City of Bowling Green: Delinquent property taxes Net profit fees Occupational withholdings Liens or fines

F. Did you pay any of the following (to the City of Bowling Green) during the previous fiscal year, totaling $2,500 or more? Property Taxes Net Profit Fees Employee Withholdings

Comments: The undersigned hereby certifies that to the best of his knowledge and belief, the information submitted herein is accurate, complete and current as of this date.

Official Name (Printed)

Official Signature

Date Signed

For Official Use Only

Date forwarded to Occupational License Division (Verification of A, B, C, E and F) Upon completion, please return to Procurement Manager. Verification of A, B, C, E and F: Approved Comment Signature

Not Approved _

Date

Verification of D: Approved Comment Signature

Not Approved Date

RESPONSIBILITY OF BIDDER FORM

This form must be completed in full and submitted with bid. Misrepresentation or failure to complete will automatically disqualify bid. All information is confidential and exempt from the Open Records Law, pursuant to KRS 45A.395.

NAME Phone# ( )

ADDRESS

Street or PO Box City State Zip Code 1. Type of services/supplies provided in normal course of business: 2. Length of time in business: 3. Experience in providing bid-required services/supplies: 4. Currently a party/defendant in lawsuit(s)? ( ) Yes ( ) No If yes, explain.

5. State past history as party/defendant in lawsuit(s)

6. Name of contract/product liability insurance carrier:

Limits: $ 7. If construction bid: (a) how many other projects currently ongoing?

(b) how many bids currently submitted elsewhere? (c) have books been audited by CPA? ( ) Yes ( ) No Date of last audit

* 8. City of Bowling Green Occupational License No. 9. List of reference (public or private) and contact person for whom similar services/supplies

provided:

Name of Firm Address Contact Person

Name of Firm Address Contact Person

Name of Firm Address Contact Person Note: If more space is needed, please attach separate sheet(s).

I, , do solemnly swear that to the best of my knowledge and belief the above is true and accurate statement of facts.

Signed Date

State of County of Sworn to and subscribed before, me, a Notary Public, this day of , 2022. My commission expires

Notary Public

* Required by City of Bowling Green Code of Ordinances

GENERAL SERVICE PROVIDER – GS2A

STANDARD HOLD HARMLESS & INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE,

AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FORM I. STANDARD HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE

To the extend caused by Service Provider’s negligent acts, errors, or omissions, the Service Provider agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the City of Bowling Green, its elected and appointed officials and officers, employees and agents (“City”) from all liability, claims, damages, losses and expenses, including court costs and attorneys’ fees, arising out of or resulting, directly or indirectly, from the Service Provider’s (or Service Provider’s subcontractor’s) performance or breach of the contract. This Hold Harmless and Indemnification Clause shall in no way be limited by any financial responsibility or insurance requirements and shall survive the termination of this Contract.

II. INSURANCE

The Service Provider shall not commence work under this Contract until all insurance required under the Contract Document has been obtained and copies of policies or certificates thereof are submitted and approved by myCOI and the City of Bowling Green’s Human Resources & Risk Management Department. The Service Provider shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work until the insurance required of such subcontractor has been obtained and copies of Certificates of Insurance retained by Service Provider evidencing proof of coverage.

Prior to commencing work, the Service Provider shall maintain continuous liability coverage written on an occurrence basis or, if a claims made basis, with an extended coverage provision (ERP) option of not less than three years. Coverage will be provided through insurance companies licensed to do business in the State of Kentucky with a Best Rating of A- or better.

Without limiting Service Provider indemnification requirements, it is agreed that Service Provider shall maintain in force at all times during the performance of this agreement the following policy or policies of insurance covering its operations, and require subcontractor, if subcontracting is authorized, to procure and maintain these same policies until final acceptance of the work by the City of Bowling Green. The City of Bowling Green may require Service Provider to supply proof of subcontractor’s insurance via Certificate of Insurance, or at City of Bowling Green’s option, actual copies of policies.

The insurance to be procured and maintained and the minimum Limits of Liability shall be as follows, unless different Limits are specified by addendum to the Contract:

1. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY – Including contractual liability, bodily injury and property damage combined at a minimum of $2,000,000 for each occurrence; personal and advertising injury of $1,000,000 any one person or organization and $2,000,000 in the aggregate.

2. WORKERS' COMPENSATION insuring the employers' obligations under Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 342 at Statutory Limits and EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY - $1,000,000 each accident, $1,000,000 each employee and $1,000,000 policy limit.

3. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY, insuring all Owned, Non-Owned and Hired Motor Vehicles. The minimum coverage Liability Limit is $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit for any one accident. The Limit of Liability may be subject to increase according to any applicable State or Federal Transportation Regulations.

Commercial General Liability policy shall be endorsed to contain the following provisions:

a) “The City of Bowling Green, its elected and appointed officials, employees, agents and successors and volunteers are named “Additional Insured”. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the “City” and may not include terms which make the coverage excess to other insurance on which the “City” may also qualify as an additional insured.

b) The insurance coverage for the Service Provider entering into a contract shall be on a primary and non-contributory basis for liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Service Provider entering into this contract for service including the insured’s general supervision of the premises owned, occupied or used by the Service Provider entering into this contract and ongoing operations as well as completed operations and work performed by Service Provider. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its elected and appointed officials, employees, agents and successors and volunteers shall be excess of the Service Provider’s insurance coverage.

c) Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its elected and appointed officials, employees, agents and successors and volunteers.

All Coverage

a) Each insurance policy carrier shall endeavor to provide written notice if the policy is suspended, voided, canceled, non-renewed, reduced in coverage or in limits. Lessee is required to provide 15 day advance written notice to the Lessor if the policy is to be suspended, voided, canceled, non-renewed, reduced in coverage or in limits.

b) Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City.

c) Certificates of Insurance (COI) as required above shall be furnished to myCOI. Registration with myCOI is required and can be performed by either the Service Provider (Vendor) or the City of Bowling Green. Refer to the accompanying memorandum which references myCOI registration & COI Submittal Information.

So that myCOI may contact you with registration information or so that the City may go ahead and register you within the myCOI system, please provide the following information:

Vendor/Company Name:

First and Last Name of Vendor/Company Contact Person:

E-Mail Address: Phone #:

Address:

City Employee Contact:

Insurance Agent Information (provide this information if you would like the City to register you on myCOI*):

Insurance Agent Name:

Agent’s E-Mail Address: Phone #:

Agent’s Address:

*If the City registers the Service Provider (Vendor), myCOI will contact the insurance agent directly.

Miscellaneous

Approval of the insurance by the City of Bowling Green shall not in any way relieve or decrease the liability of the Service Provider hereunder. It is expressly understood that the City of Bowling Green does not in any way represent that the specified Limits of Liability or coverage or policy forms are sufficient or adequate to protect the interest or liabilities of the Service Provider. The City shall not be obligated to review such insurance certificates, policies and endorsements, or to advise Service Provider of any deficiencies in such documents, and such receipt shall not relieve the Service Provider from or be deemed a waiver of the City’s right to insist on strict fulfillment of Service Provider’s obligations herein.

Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond

Depending upon the project, a Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond may be required. If necessary, the City’s Legal Department and/or Purchasing Agent shall provide all applicable language in a separate agreement that is to be signed by the Service Provider.

OSHA/EPA Regulatory Compliance

The Service Provider entering into a contract agrees to comply with all applicable Federal and State OSHA/EPA laws, rules and regulations. The Service Provider entering into the contract shall have a safety policy based upon applicable regulatory standards, a copy of which may be obtained by the City Safety/Training Manager.

Authorized Service Provider (Vendor) Signature: Date:

It is expressly understood that no employer/employee relationship is created by this agreement nor does it cause Service Provider to be an officer or official of the City of Bowling Green. By executing this agreement, the parties hereto certify that its performance will not constitute or establish a violation of any statutory or common law principle pertaining to conflict of interest, nor will it cause unlawful benefit or gain to be derived by either party.