Pre-Proposal Conference Houston Independent School DistrictPURCHASING SERVICES

Date: 8/29/2019Presenter:Maira Y. ArtolaCategory Specialist

Introduction:RFP # 20-08-11 Waste Disposal, Recycling, and Portable Services

Houston ISD is seeking to establish one or more contracts to provide trash collection, solid waste disposal, recycling services, heavy trash/roll off services, and porta can rentals.

With a submission deadline of: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. CST

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AGENDA

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I. Project Timelines II. Business Assistance Office – M/WBE Participation Goal III. Risk Management Office – Insurance Compliance IV. Solicitation of BidsV. Code of Silence and Conflict of Interest VI. Proposal Submission Overview VII. Proposal Response RequirementsVIII. Proposal Submission FormsIX. Scope of WorkX. Price and Pricing ScheduleXI. Addendum (if any)XII. Questions and Answers

Project Timeline

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BUSINESS ASSISTANCE OFFICE FORM B: M/WBE Instructions and Participation Report

• Form B - M/WBE PARTICIPATION PLAN

• The Office of Business Assistance was established by the Board of Education in 1988 to assist minority and women-owned businesses ("M/WBE") to participate in various District business projects. The District's M/WBE participation goal level for Professional Services is 25%. Proposers are required to submit an M/WBE plan that demonstrates a good faith effort for achieving the District's goals. The Proposers' plan should identify the existing and proposed participation commitments for achieving these good faith efforts.

• Examples of good faith efforts include, but not limited to: • • Subcontracting with M/WBE firm(s) to meet or exceed district's goal; • • Create a Joint Venture partnership; and • • Participate in a Mentor/Protege agreement.

***This is REQUIRED. Non-compliance will disqualify vendors from this contract.***

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M/WBE

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RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICE Insurance Requirements

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Type of Coverage Minimum Limits1. Workers’ Compensation Statutory

and Employer’s Liability $100,000 per accident

2. Automobile Liability:Bodily Injury & Property Damage $1,000,000 Combined Single LimitFor all owned, non-owned vehicles and hired vehicles.

3. Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit

4. Professional Liability (errors and omissions) may be required at the discretion of the Category Specialist.

***This is REQUIRED. Non-compliance will disqualify vendors from this contract.***

All questions regarding district insurance requirements should be directed to: HISD Risk Management Office

Candice Wilson713-556-9225

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Date Houston Independent School District Attn: HISD Sourcing Specialist 4400 West 18th Street Houston, TX 77092 RE: RFP Name and Project Number

Supplier’s Name The undersigned certifies Supplier will be able to provide an Acord certificate of insurance confirming the coverages indicated below within three days from a letter of intent to award from HISD Procurement Services. All coverages would be placed with carriers rated A VII or better and licensed to do business in the State of Texas. I have marked the applicable box for each section.

X COVERAGES LIMITS

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SECTION

Workers’ Compensation Employers’ Liability Waiver of Subrogation and Alternate Employer provisions in favor of HISD

Statutory $100,000 per Accident

Supplier has employees, but none in the State of Texas Workers’ Compensation Employers’ Liability Waiver of Subrogation in favor of HISD

Statutory

$100,000 per Accident

Supplier has no Employees Workers’ Compensation does not apply

Not Applicable

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY SECTION

Automobile Liability covering All Owned, Hired & Non-Owned Autos, including Additional Insured and Waiver of Subrogation in favor of HISD.

$1,000,000 CSL

Supplier owns no vehicles in the company name -- Automobile Liability covering Hired & Non-Owned Autos, including Additional Insured and Waiver of Subrogation in favor of HISD.

$1,000,000 CSL

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY SECTION

Commercial General Liability, including Additional Insured and Waiver of Subrogation in favor of HISD

$1,000,000 per Occurrence

Sincerely, Insurance Agent

Sample – Insurance Letter Acord Form

DOING BUSINESS WITH HISDInquires/Statements - AccountsPayable@houstonisd.org

P.O. Related Invoices - HISD_VendorInvoices@houstonisd.org

PAYMENT INFORMATION:• Check Register• Hover over “About Us”• Click on “Financing and Legislative”• Click on “HISD Check Register”• Click on “Check Register Online Search Engine (CROSE)”• Click on “Begin your vendor search now”

WHAT WILL CAUSE A DELAY IN PAYMENT?• No purchase order• Invalid purchase order• Incomplete date• No address• Purchase order does not match invoice• Substitutions without Procurement Approval

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INFORMATION REQUIRED ON INVOICES:• Date (of service)• Amount• PO# (need to match contract)• Address (Match system)• Reference Number (No more than 16 characters)• Vendor address updates send to Procurement –

MasterData@houstonisd.org

Solicitation of Bids

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• Go to Houston ISD’s Purchasing Services site.• Click on Solicitation of Bids link.• Click on Project link and complete form.• Download ALL documents. • No Late Proposals - All proposals must be submitted within the

posted timeline.• Proposal submitted late may be automatically disqualified at the

sole discretion of the district.*NOTE: HISD DOES NOT GUARANTEE A MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF WORK UPON AWARD FOR AN APPLICABLE SOLICITATION.

Code of Silence (Board Policy CAA (Local))

• CODE OF SILENCE AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: The Board of Education (Board) has adopted a “Code of Silence” policy (ref. Board Policy CAA (Local)) and a “Conflict of Interest Disclosures” policy (ref. Board Policy BBFA (Local)) to enforce its commitment to ethical contracting standards and improve accountability and public confidence. It is important to avoid both the appearance of conflicts and actual conflicts of interest.

• The “Code of Silence" shall mean a prohibition on any communication regarding any RFP, bid, or other competitive solicitation between: • Any person who seeks an award from the District or its affiliated entities (including, but not limited to, the HISD

Foundation and the HISD Public Facility Corporation), including a potential vendor or vendor's representative, and• Board members, the Superintendent of Schools, senior staff members, principals, department heads, directors,

managers, or other District representatives who have influence in the evaluation or selection process.

• The “Code of Silence” time period shall begin when the Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued and ends upon the execution of the contract. During the “Code of Silence”, campaign contributions, gifts, donations, loans, and any other items of value are prohibited between these parties, including candidates who have filed for election to the Board.

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Conflict of Interest (ref. Board Policy BBFA (Local))

• Board Policy CAA (Local) pertaining to the “Code of Silence” and Board Policy BBFA (Local) pertaining to “Conflicts of Interest Disclosures” are attached by URL link above and incorporated by reference. Please review the policies carefully and ensure that the policies are followed in all respects. Proposer(s) agree and understand that non-compliance with the “Code of Silence” policy may result in disqualification. Furthermore, the failure of a Board member to disclose a conflict of interest may result in the debarment of a vendor for 24 months.

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Your Submission• MUST contain a USB Drive.

– Save all forms in pdf format– Bid tab in Excel format only

• Please use 3-hole binder or binder clips.

• All forms must be filled out legibly and completely.

• Submissions with missing information will loose points or be disqualified.

• NO spiral or glue bindings• NO double-sided pages

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Proposal Submission Overview • General Information The instructions by the District are intended to afford Proposer(s) an

equal opportunity to participate in the proposal process and provide a predetermined set of criteria representing the District’s business and service requirements. This proposal is governed by Texas Education Code (TEC), other applicable Texas state statutes, and all local Board of Education (Board) policies.

• Request for Proposals are defined in the Texas Education Code 44.031 and Texas Government Code for Purchasing Contracts.

• Proposals will be received at: • Houston Independent School District • Board Services - Room 1C03• Attn: Purchasing Services • RFP 20-08-11 Waste Disposal, Recycling, and Portable Services• 4400 West 18th Street • Houston, TX 77092

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Proposal Response Requirements*To achieve a uniform review process and obtain the maximum degree of comparability, it is required that proposals be organized in the manner specified in Tab 2.

FORM A: Supplier Information (CHE (Local) Questionnaire)FORM B: MWBE Instructions and Participation ReportFORM C: Acord Form and Certification FORM D: Reference Survey InstructionsFORM E: Reference Survey FORM F: Price Schedule (should be placed in tab 7 and excel file must be in electronic file)FORM G: General CertificationsFORM H: EDGAR CertificationsFORM I: Conflict of Interest Instructions and Questionnaire (CIQ Form)FORM J: Instructions for Completion of Disclosure of Interested Persons Certification (HB 1295)FORM K: IRS Form W-9 (Updated October 2018)FORM L: ExceptionsFORM M: Criminal History Background Check Certification FORM N: Acknowledgement Form

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• Proposers/Respondents MUST complete and return as part of solicitation response.

• Proposers/Respondents will be notified by Category Specialist when Surveys are required.

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• Code of Silence• Compliance with Texas Family Code

Provision• Authorization, Permits, and Business

Certificates Requirement• Antitrust Certification Statement –

TGC Section 2155.005• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control

Points (HACCP)• Vendor Nationwide Criminal

Background Checks • Felony Conviction Notification• Insurance Requirement • Non-Collusion Statement

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Box 1: Vendor or Business Name

Box 2: Check if filing an updated version.

Box 3: Name of HISD employee whom you have a personal or business relationship. If not applicable, enter “N/A”

Box 4: Check boxes accordingly.

Box 5: Describe relationship with named person.

Box 6: Check box if applicable.

Box 7: Signature and date of vendor.

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• Must be filled out electronically with Texas Ethics Commission.

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• FORM LException

Form (1 page)

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FORM M: Criminal History

Background Check Certification

(1 page)

Form N:Acknowledgement Form

• Initial by each part of the RFP

you received/downloaded

• Complete bottom section

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Scope and Specifications

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• The scope of work are to include all supervision, labor, transportation, equipment’s and consumables necessary.

• Detailed information on the scope and specification listed in the RFP located on HISD website: https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/68148

Price Tabulation

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Addenda• Addendum # 1 – Posting ETA • To include:

– Pre-Proposal Conference Presentation– Pre-Proposal Conference Sign-In Sheet– Questions & Answers from Pre-Proposal Conference – Questions & Answers emailed to project manager

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Thank you

Date: 8/29/2019Presenter:Maira Y. ArtolaCategory Specialist