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File ID: 2023-00084 3/7/2023 Consent Item 8.
Cooperative Purchase Agreement: Early Replacement Combination Sewer Cleaner File ID: 2023-00084
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Pass a Motion: 1) approving the use of the Sourcewell cooperative purchase agreement with Vactor Manufacturing (Contract No.101221-VTR) through a local dealer, Owen Equipment, for the purchase of one early replacement combination sewer cleaner not to exceed $725,537; and 2) authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute the purchase specified above.
Contact: Bobbie Small, Program Specialist, (916) 808-6711, [email protected]; Alison Kerstetter, Fleet Manager (916) 808-1163; [email protected]; Department of Public Works
Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Contract
Additional Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: The Department of Public Works, Fleet Management Division, is recommending the early replacement of a combination sewer cleaner for the Department of Utilities, Drainage Collection Section. The cleaner will be used to clean and remove debris from drains and pipes.
Policy Considerations: The recommendations in this report are in accordance with City Code Chapter 3.56. which provides requirements for purchasing of supplies and services.
Economic Impacts: None.
Environmental Considerations:
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): No environmental review is necessary
File ID: 2023-00084 3/7/2023 Consent Item 8.
because the recommendations in this report involve the purchase of vehicles and are not considered to be a project in accordance with Section 15378(b)(2) of the guidelines.
Sustainability: The recommended purchases are consistent with the Fleet Sustainability Policy adopted by City Council on December 12, 2017 (Resolution No. 2017-0478).
Commission/Committee Action: None.
Rationale for Recommendation: The Department of Utilities (DOU), Drainage Collection Section has a combination sewer cleaner that is scheduled for replacement in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24. DOU has researched different models of recycling combination sewer cleaners which re-uses the water for several cleanings. The Vactor Recycler truck has been selected for purchase. This recycling truck will be replacing a current unit that does not recycle the water. The local dealer has a recycler unit in stock ready for purchase. Normally the delivery of a completed truck is between 300 and 395 days.
By purchasing this unit prior to the FY23/24 scheduled replacement date, almost two years of maintenance costs on the current truck will be saved. Also, the price of the unit could increase if the purchase takes place next fiscal year due to the volatility of the current truck market.
After reviewing the available purchase options, the Fleet Management Division has determined that the Sourcewell cooperative purchase agreement with Vactor Manufacturing represents the most advantageous purchasing strategy. The contract was competitively bid nationally, and Sourcewell receives greater discounts from the manufacturer due to a higher purchase volume than the City would receive if issuing its own bid.
In an ongoing effort to maximize cost savings and staff resources, many government agencies share contracting efforts through cooperative purchasing. This procurement method increases pricing competitiveness and lowers operating costs through volume buying. When comparing the administrative costs of procurement, staff considers product research, source selection, specifications, advertising, staff reports, awarding, protest, and administration of the contract.
The City has used both regional and national cooperative purchase agreements to complement its own contracting initiatives. Cooperative purchasing enables City departments to evaluate a broader range of contracting opportunities and to share resources with other jurisdictions. Cooperative purchasing also leverages internal and external resources to maximize cost savings opportunities for the City.
Financial Considerations: The recommended purchase, in a total amount not to exceed $725,537 will be made from the Department of Public Works Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 operating budget (Fleet Fund, Fund 6501) and will be charged to the DOU Storm Drainage Fund (6011). Sufficient funding exists in the Department of Public Works FY2022/23 operating budget and the Utilities Storm Drainage FY2022/23 operating budget to support the recommended purchase.
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Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Vactor Manufacturing is not an LBE. The minimum LBE participation requirement is waived for the City’s use of cooperative purchase agreements that have been competitively bid, evaluated, and awarded by other governmental agencies that may or may not have similar LBE programs.
______________________________CONTRACT ROUTING SHEETContract Cover/Routing Form: Must Accompany ALL Contracts; however, it is NOT part of the contract.General Information (Required)Original Contract # (supplements only): Supplement/Addendum #:Parcel Number(s):Contract Effective Date:03/07/2023_ Contract Expiration Date (if applicable):03/06/2024$ Amount (Not to Exceed):$ 725,537.00Adjusted $ Amount (+/-):Other Party:Owen EquipmentProject Title:Replacement Recycling Combination Sewer CleanerProject #: Bid/RFQ/RFP #:101221-VTRCity Council Approval:YESif YES, Council File ID#: Contract Processing ContactsDepartment:Public WorksProject Manager:Alison KerstetterContract Coordinator:Song MouaEmail:[email protected] Review and RoutingAccounting: Supervisor: Division Manager:Other:(Signature) (Date)(Signature) (Date)(Signature)(Date)(Signature)(Date)Special Instruction/Comments (i.e. recording requested, other agency signatures required, etc.)Recording RequestedOther Party Signature Required------------------FOR CLERK & IT DEPARTMENTS ONLYDO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE------------------CC Rev. 12.19.2018
1 ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS (PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM) COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WHEREAS, Vactor Manufacturing Supplier and Sourcewell entered into Sourcewell Contract RFP #101221-VTR , awarded December 20, 2021; WHEREAS, Owen Equipment () is an approved, local dealer for Supplier; WHEREAS, a Sourcewell Participating Entity may require "additional terms and conditions" to the Sourcewell Contract; WHEREAS, the City Participating Entity, and wishes to purchase equipment manufactured by Supplier pursuant to the terms of the Sourcewell Contract, and these Additional Terms and Conditions; and WHEREAS, Supplier and Dealer and have agreed to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Sourcewell Contract and these Additional Terms; NOW THEREFORE, Supplier, Dealer and the City agree as follows: 1. Purchase of Equipment at Quoted Prices. The City agrees to purchase the Equipment set forth in the attached Quotation: 2021-40389 for 2100I Recycler ( 1), at the prices set forth therein, from Supplier, through Dealer, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Sourcewell Contract and these Additional Terms and Conditions. The terms of the Sourcewell Contract shall apply to this purchase and shall control over any contrary terms included in Quote, or any other documentation provided by Supplier or Dealer. 2. Purchase via Purchase Order. Supplier and Dealer agree that the Equipment identified in the Quote shall be delivered to the City, as ordered via a subsequently issued Purchase Order, at a time prior to the Sourcewell Contract expiration date of November 29, 2025. 3. Indemnity. Dealer shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify City, its officers, and employees, and each and every one of them, from and against all actions, damages, costs, liabilities, claims, demands, losses, judgments, penalties, and expenses of every type and description, whether arising from the purchase, delivery or use of the Equipment set forth in the attached Quote, including any fees enforcing this damage to personal, real, or intellectual property, damage to the environment, contractual or other economic damages, or regulatory penalties, to the extent arising out of or in any way connected with the performance of or failure to perform under the Sourcewell Contract or these Additional Terms and Conditions by Dealer, any subcontractor (including lower-tier subcontractors) or agent of Dealer, their respective officers and employees, and anyone else for whose acts of omissions any of them may be liable, whether or not the Liabilities are litigated, settled, or reduced to judgment; provided that the foregoing indemnity does not apply to liability for damages for death or bodily injury to persons, injury to property, or other loss, damage, or expense, to the extent arising from the active negligence or willful misconduct of, or defects in design furnished by, City, its agents, servants, or independent contractors who are directly responsible to City, except when such agents, servants, or independent contractors are under the supervision and control of Contractor or any subcontractor (including lower-tier subcontractors) or agent of Dealer. 4. Insurance. In addition t shall, at its sole cost and expense, maintain the level of insurance coverage described in Sections 18 of the Sourcewell Contract. 5. Obligations. City shall have all of the rights as Sourcewell has under the Sourcewell Agreement and Dealer shall have the same obligations as Supplier under the Sourcewell Contract, as supplemented or modified by these Additional Terms and Conditions. 6. Authority. Dealer warrants and represents that the person or persons executing this document on behalf of Dealer has or have been duly authorized by Supplier and Dealer to sign these Additional Terms and bind Supplier and Dealer to the terms hereof. 2 7.Except as specifically modified herein, all terms and conditions of the Sourcewell Contract shall remain in full force and effect, and Supplier and Dealer shall perform all of the services, duties, obligations, and conditions required under the Agreement, as supplemented and modified by these Additional Terms, and the prices set forth in the Quote.Approved By:Supplier/DealerApproved By:Attested To By:City of SacramentoCity ClerkApproval Recommended By:Approved As to Form By:Project ManagerCity Attorney
Presents a Proposal Summaryof the
2100i RecyclerCombination Single Engine Sewer Cleaner with Positive Displacement Vacuum System Mounted on a Heavy Duty Truck ChassisforCity of Sacramento5730 24thSt.Sacramento, CA. 95822Sourcewell Contract Number: 101221-VTR
Quote Number: 2021-40389 2 of
Order QtyPart NumberDescription12112P-182100iPD,18"Vacuum,12yrdDebris,Combo12016PAdditionalWater,1300GalTotal(12yrd)15002PA80GPM/2500PSI1015STDCustomerSuppliedChassisModificationCharge1011PSTDAluminum Fenders1012PSTDMud Flaps1014PSTDElectric/HydraulicFourWayBoom1016PSTDColorCodedSealedElectricalSystem1019PASTDIntuitouchElectronicPackage1020PSTDDoubleActingHoistCylinder1025PSTDHandgunAssemblyw/35'x1/2"Hosew/QuickDisconnects1026PSTDEx-TenSteelCylindricalDebrisTank1030PSTDFlexibleHoseGuide1032PSTD(3)NozzleswithCarbideInsertsw/Rack1045PSTDSuctionTubeStorage-4Pipe1046PSTD1"NozzlePipe1048PSTD10' Leader Hose11001PSTDFlatRearDoorw/HydraulicLocks11005PSTDDualStainless Steel FloatShut Off System11009PDSTDFullRearDoorSwingingScreen11016PSTDMicrostrainerPriortoBlower11024PSTDDebrisBodyVacuumReliefSystem11031PSTDDebris Deflector Plate11033PSTD60" Dump Height11053PSTDStainlessSteelWaterBarrelforJetRodderPump12001PSTDLowWaterAlarmwithWaterPumpFlowIndicator12011PSTD3"Y-StraineratPassengerSideFill12022PSTDAdditionalWaterTankSightGauge12023PSTDLiquidFloatLevel Indicator13019PSTDDigitalWaterPressureGauge13021PSTDDigitalDebris BodyLevel Indicator14006PSTDJoystickBoomControl14010PSTDBoomHoseStorage,Postfor10x15RDB15010PSTDRodderSystemAccumulator-JackHammeron/offControl w/ manual valve15011PSTD3"Y-Strainer@WaterPump15012PSTDPerformancePackage15014PSTD1"WaterReliefValve15015PSTDMidshipHighPressureCoupling15022PSTDSideMountedWaterPump16005PDSTDDigitalHoseFootageCounter16007PSTDHoseReelManualHydExtend/Retract16009PSTDHoseReelChainCover16017PSTDHydraulicTankShutoffValves17001PSTDTachometer/ChassisEnginew/Hourmeter17003PSTDWaterPumpHourMeter17004PSTDPTOHourMeter17005PSTDHydraulicOilTempAlarm17007PSTDTachometer&Hourmeter/Blower Quote Number: 2021-40389 3 of
18000PSTDCircuitBreakers18025PSTDLEDLights,Clearance,Back-up,Stop,Tail&Turn19002PSTDTowHooks,Front19002PSTDTowHooks,Rear19003PSTDElectronicBack-UpAlarm1S390BSTD7"VacuumPipePackage1S560STDEmergencyFlareKit1S590STDFireExtinguisher5Lbs.1010P48wx22hx24dCurbsideToolboxwithLighting11003PDebris Body Washout11003PBRearDoorValveFlushout11005PAS.SFloatBallCageforFloatShutOff System11008PA6"RearDoorKnifeValvew/Camlocw/Port&FixedBasket Screen, 6:00 position11010PPumpOffPlumbing,OutletLocationwillbedependenton supplied chassis11010PAPumpOffPortsOnly11012P6"DecantSystemw/KniveValve,Curbside11014PCentrifugalSeparators(Cyclones)11015PGFoldingPipeRack,Curbside,7"Pipe11015PABFoldingPipeRack,Streetside,7"Pipe11015PBRRearDoorPipeRackRemoved11022PRearDoorSplashShield11023PLube Manifold11023PAPlasticLubeChart,includedwithLubeManifold11041PBody-UpAlarm12006PAir Purge13015PAHotShiftBlowerDrive(automaticTransmission)13017PBlowerHighTempSafetyShutdown13020PDigitalWaterLevelIndicator13022PDigitalGreyWaterLevelIndicator14018P180deg.10'x15'RapidDeploymentBoom-PROMOPRICING with Water Recycler Option14017PBoomOutofPositionIndicator/Alarm14011PBBellypackWirelessControlswithhosereelcontrols,2-way communications, and LCD Display14013PBRotatableBoomInletHose,10x15RDB14021PVacuumAccumulator15008PBColdWeatherRecirculator,PTODriven,25GPM15015PHighPressureCouplers,FrontandRear15019PChassisEngineCoolingPackage15021PCHydroExcavationKit-IncludesLances,Nozzles,Storage Tray, and Vacuum Tubes15030PWaterRecycler16002P600'x1"AeroquipSewerHose2500PSIinlieuof STD16007PCHoseWindGuide(DualRoller),Auto,HydraulicallyIndexing with Pinch Roller16008PHoseReelManualRewind16014PHighPressuredHoseReel16019PRodderPumpDrainValves Quote Number: 2021-40389 4 of
16020PCHydraulicExtending15",RotatingHoseReel,1"x1000'Capacity16026PWashingtonStateDOTLegalFrontHoseReel16031PFrontHoseReelStorage18001PMRearDirectionalControl,LEDArrowstick18003PHandLightw/RetractableReel18005PH.A.L.O.(HandsfreeAccessoryLightOption)18020PL14LightPackage,14FederalSignalStrobeLights,LED18028PWorklights(2),LED,10x15RDB18029PWorklights(2),LED,RearDoor18029PAWorklight,LED,OperatorsStation18029PBWorklight,LED,HoseReelManhole18029PCWorklight,LED,CurbSide18029PDWorklight,LED,StreetSide18030PHoseReelWrappedforDelivery19021PBCameraSystem,Front,RearandBothSides19023PASafetyConeStorageRack-PostStyle19070PAToolbox,FrontBumperMounted,16x12x18w/(2)LED Side Markers19070PBLongHandleToolStorage19071PEToolbox,BehindCab-16w30hx96d19072PALToolbox,DriverSideChassisFrame,60wx24hx24d-with Lighting19074PALToolbox,DriverSideSubframe,18wx24hx24d-withLighting1P112STDModulePaint,DuPontImronElite-SandedPrimerBase1P124SVactor2100iBodyDecal,Silver1LOGO-APPL.Vactor/GuzzlerLogos-Applied1500655B-30VactorStandardManualandUSBVersion-1+Dealer145124-30(1)FireExtinquisher1CUSTOMERCustomerSuppliedChassisKenworth,Non-VactorSpec1Chassis-ModChassisModificationsCharges1R28923This unit is over the 20,000 lb front axle limit with no water and no debris. Requires customer approval todrive with the pusher axle down all the time.Chassis Source - Customer Supplied Module Paint Match Cab - Yes Module Paint Color - BlueCab Color - BlueCab Color Code - L0347EY Sovereign Blue Certified Unit Weights Required? NoSourcewell price for Vactor 2100i Recycler667,160.00Tax @8.75 %..........................................................................................................................................$58,376.50Total Price FOB Sacramento725,536.50 Registration and training includedTHE PROPERTY HEREIN IS GUARANTEED BY MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY ONLY AND SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED Quote Number: 2021-40389 5 of
OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OTHERWISE, OR OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, THAT EXTENDS BEYOND THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT.NOTE:Price is good until February 9, 2023. Cost increases due to the addition of Government mandated safety or environmental devices incurred after the date of this proposal, will be charged to you at our cost. Proof of such costs, if any, will be documented.TAXES:SALES TAX applicable at time of delivery will be shown on our invoice. FEDERAL EXCISE TAXES, if applicable, will require payment unless a properly executed Exemption Certificate is submitted.DELIVERY:300-395 days or Dealer Stock TERMS: Net 10 or Approved Lease Let me know if you need any additional information. I can provide you with a bid spec if you need it. I would welcome the opportunity to set up a demo to show you guys just how easy it is to use our unit. If you have any questions, please give me a call at (707) 481-9849.Sincerely,Kelly McGrathKelly McGrathTerritory Account Manager Quote Number: 2021-40389 6 of8
LIMITED WARRANTYLimited Warranty. Each machine manufactured by VACTOR MANUFACTURING (or, "the Company") is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months, provided the machine is used in a normal and reasonable manner and in accordance with all operating, maintenance and safety instructions. In addition, certain machines and components of certain machines have extended warranties as set forth below. If sold to an end user, the applicable warranty period commences from the date of delivery to the end user. If used for rental purposes, the applicable warranty period commences from the date the machine is first made available for rental by the Company or its representative. This limited warranty may be enforced by any subsequent transferee during the warranty period. This limited warranty is the sole and exclusive warranty given by the Company.STANDARD EXTENDED WARRANTIES (Total Warranty Duration)2100 Series, HXX Series and Jetters 10 years against metal water tank leakage due to corrosion. Nonmetallic watertanks are covered for 5 yrs against any factory defect in material or workmanship.2100 Series, HXX Series and Guzzler only 5 years against leakage of debris tank, centrifugal compressor or housing due torust-through.2100 Series and Jetters 2 years - Vactor Rodder Pump.Exclusive Remedy. Should any warranted product fail during the warranty period, the Company will cause to be repaired or replaced, as the Company may elect, any part or parts of such machine that the Company's examination discloses to be defective in material or factory workmanship. Repairs or replacements are to be made at the selling Company's distributor's location or at other locations approved by the Company. In lieu of repair or replacement, the Company may elect, at its sole discretion, to refund the purchase price of any product deemed defective. The foregoing remedies shall be the sole and exclusive remedies of any party making a valid warranty claim.This Limited Warranty shall not apply to (and the Company shall not be responsible for):1. Major components or trade accessories that have a separate warranty from their original manufacturer, such as, but not limited to, trucks and truck chassis, engines, hydraulic pumps and motors, tires and batteries.2. Normal adjustments and maintenance services.3. Normal wear parts such as, but not limited to, oils, fluids, vacuum hose, light bulbs, fuses and gaskets.4. Failures resulting from the machine being operated in a manner or for a purpose not recommended or not in accordance with operating, maintenance or safety instructions provided by the Company.5. Repairs, modifications or alterations without the express written consent of the Company, which in the Company's sole judgment, have adversely affected the machine's stability, operation or reliability as originally designed and manufactured.6. Items subject to misuse, negligence, accident or improper maintenance.*NOTE* The use in the product of any part other than parts approved by the Company may invalidate this warranty. The Company reserves the right to determine, in its sole discretion, if the use of non-approved parts operates to invalidate the warranty. Nothing contained in this warranty shall make the Company liable for loss, injury, or damage of any kind to any person or entity resulting from any defect or failure in the machine.THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED, CONFERRED BY STATUTE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR A WARRANTY AGAINST FAILURES OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE, ALL OF WHICH ARE DISCLAIMED.This warranty is in lieu of all other obligations or liabilities, contractual and otherwise, on the part of the Company. For the avoidance of doubt, the Company shall not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, loss of use or lost profits. The Company makes no representation that the machine has the capacity to perform any functions other than as contained in the Company's written literature, catalogs or specifications accompanying delivery of the machine. No person or affiliated company representative is authorized to alter the terms of this warranty, to give any other warranties or to assume any other liability on behalf of the Company in connection with the sale, servicing or repair of any machine manufactured by the Company. Any legal action based hereon must be commenced within eighteen (18) months of the event or facts giving rise to such action.The Company reserves the right to make design changes or improvements in its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to change or improve previously manufactured products.VACTOR MANUFACTURING1621 S. Illinois Street Streator, IL 61364
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TERMS AND CONDITIONSORDERS:All orders are subject to acceptance by Vactor Manufacturing, Inc. or Guzzler Manufacturing, Inc. (hereafter referred to as Vactor). Orders for products not normally carried in stock or requiring special engineering or manufacturing is in every case subject to approval by Vactor's Management.PRICES:All orders are subject to current prices in effect at the time of order acknowledgmentF.O.B. POINT:Unless otherwise stated, all prices listed areF.O.B. factory.PAYMENT TERMS:The company's payment terms are due upon receipt, unless otherwise stated. However, until such time as Vactor receives full payment, Vactor shall maintain a purchase money security interest in the product.CANCELLATION:Orders cannot be cancelled except upon terms that will compensate Vactor for any loss or damage sustained. Such loss will be a minimum of 10% of the purchase price.SHIPMENT:All proposals are based on continuous and uninterrupted delivery of the order upon completion, unless specifications distinctly state otherwise. In the event that agreement is reached for Vactor to store completed items, they will be immediately invoiced to the customer and become due and payable. Storage shall be at the risk of the customer and Vactor shall be liable only for ordinary care of the property.STORAGE CHARGES:Vactor shall charge the customer at current rates for handling and storing customer's property (e.g. truck chassis) held for more than thirty (30) days after notification of availability for shipment. All customer's property, or third party's property, that is stored by Vactor is at the customer's or other party's risk. Vactor is not liable for any loss or damage thereto caused by fire, water, corrosion, theft, negligence, or any cause beyond its reasonable control.PERFORMANCE:Vactor shall not be liable for failure to complete the contract in accordance with its terms if failure is due to wars, strikes, fires, floods, accidents, delays in transportation or other causes beyond its reasonable control.EXPERIMENTAL WORK:Work performed at customer's request such as sketches, drawings, design, testing, fabrication and materials shall be charged at current rates.SKETCHES, ENGINEERING DRAWINGS, MODELSandall preparatory work created or furnished by Vactor, shall remain its exclusive property; and no use of same shall be made normay ideas obtained therefrom be used except with the consent of and on terms acceptable to Vactor.
TAXES:Buyer's final cost shall include all applicable sales and use taxes, including all sales and use taxes attributable to any changes made to Buyer's initial order placed hereunder or to any changes to applicable sales and use tax laws. However, Vactor Manufacturing, Inc. shall be responsible for Federal Excise Tax (F.E.T.) unless it is separately stated on the invoice and added to the selling price. If F.E.T. is not separately stated on the invoice it has not been included in the price and Vactor will pay anyF.E.T. due itself and bear the cost of the tax. Any refunds or adjustments to F.E.T. in such cases belong to Vactor.PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT:Vactor reserves the right to change manufacturing specifications and procedure in accordance with its product improvement policy.MOUNTING PRICES:Mounting prices assume normal factory installation on a truck chassis suitable for the unit purchased. Relocation of batteries, fuel tanks, mufflers, air tanks, etc. will be an additional charge, billed at the standard factory labor rate.WARRANTY:Vactor warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months, subject to the limitations and conditions set forth in its current published warranty. Other than those expressly stated herein. THER ARE NOT OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED BUT NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION, ARE THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY.IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREE VACTOR'S LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT, IN TORT, UNDER ANY WARRANTY IN NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE RETURN OF THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAIDE BY THE PURCHASER AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL VACTOR BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THE PRICES STATED FOR THE EQUIPMENT IS A CONSIDERATION IN LIMITING VACTOR'S LIABILITY. NO ACTION REGARDLESS OF FORM, ARISING OUT OF THE TRANSACTION OF THE AGREEMENT MAY BE BROUGHT BY PURCHASER MORE THAN ONE YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS OCCURRED.VACTOR'S MAXIMUM LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED AND BUYER'S REMEDY IS LIMITED TO EITHER (I) REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PART OF PRODUCT, OR AT VACTOR'S OPTION (II) RETURN OF THE PRODUCT AND REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AND SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE BUYER'S ENTIRE AND Quote Number: 2021-40389 9 of
TERMS AND CONDITIONSCHOICE OF LAW: These Terms and Conditions shall be construed according to the laws of the State of Illinois. Failure at anytime by Vactor to exercise any of its rights under this agreement shall not constitute a waiver-thereof nor prejudice Vactor's right to enforce it thereafter.COMPLETE AGREEMENT: These Terms and Conditions, contain the complete and final agreement between the parties hereto and no other agreement in any way modifying any of these terms and conditions will be binding on Vactor unless in writing and agreed to by an authorized representative of Vactor. All proposed terms included in Buyer's purchase order or other standard contracting documents are expressly rejected.I agree with the above terms and conditions:Date:
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Solicitation Number: RFP #101221 CONTRACT This Contract is between Sourcewell, 202 12th Street Northeast, P.O. Box 219, Staples, MN 56479 (Sourcewell) and Vactor Manufacturing, a division of Federal Signal, 1621 South Illinois St., Streator, IL 61364 (Supplier). Sourcewell is a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative created under the laws of the State of Minnesota (Minnesota Statutes Section 123A.21) that offers cooperative procurement solutions to government entities. Participation is open to eligible federal, state/province, and municipal governmental entities, higher education, K-12 education, nonprofit, tribal government, and other public entities located in the United States and Canada. Sourcewell issued a public solicitation for Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies from which Supplier was awarded a contract. Supplier desires to contract with Sourcewell to provide equipment, products, or services to Sourcewell and the entities that access Sourcewells cooperative purchasing contracts (Participating Entities). 1. TERM OF CONTRACT A. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Contract is effective upon the date of the final signature below. B. EXPIRATION DATE AND EXTENSION. This Contract expires November 29, 2025, unless it is cancelled sooner pursuant to Article 22. This Contract may be extended one additional year upon the request of Sourcewell and written agreement by Supplier. C. SURVIVAL OF TERMS. Notwithstanding any expiration or termination of this Contract, all payment obligations incurred prior to expiration or termination will survive, as will the following: Articles 11 through 14 survive the expiration or cancellation of this Contract. All rights will cease upon expiration or termination of this Contract. 2. EQUIPMENT, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES A. EQUIPMENT, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES. Supplier will provide the Equipment, Products, or Services as stated in its Proposal submitted under the Solicitation Number listed above. 101221-VTR
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Suppliers Equipment, Products, or Services Proposal (Proposal) is attached and incorporated into this Contract. All Equipment and Products provided under this Contract must be new and the current model. Supplier may offer close-out or refurbished Equipment or Products if they are clearly indicated in Suppliers product and pricing list. Unless agreed to by the Participating Entities in advance, Equipment or Products must be delivered as operational to the Participating Entitys site. This Contract offers an indefinite quantity of sales, and while substantial volume is anticipated, sales and sales volume are not guaranteed. B. WARRANTY. Supplier warrants that all Equipment, Products, and Services furnished are free from liens and encumbrances, and are free from defects in design, materials, and workmanship. In addition, Supplier warrants the Equipment, Products, and Services are suitable for and will perform in accordance with the ordinary use for which they are intended. Suppliers dealers and distributors must agree to assist the Participating Entity in reaching a resolution in any dispute over warranty terms with the manufacturer. Any manufacturers warranty that extends beyond the expiration of the Suppliers warranty will be passed on to the Participating Entity. C. DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND/OR RESELLERS. Upon Contract execution and throughout the Contract term, Supplier must provide to Sourcewell a current means to validate or authenticate Suppliers authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers relative to the Equipment, Products, and Services offered under this Contract, which will be incorporated into this Contract by reference. It is the Suppliers responsibility to ensure Sourcewell receives the most current information. 3. PRICING All Equipment, Products, or Services under this Contract will be priced at or below the price stated in Suppliers Proposal. When providing pricing quotes to Participating Entities, all pricing quoted must reflect a Participating Entitys total cost of acquisition. This means that the quoted cost is for delivered Equipment, Products, and Services that are operational for their intended purpose, and includes all costs to the Participating Entitys requested delivery location. Regardless of the payment method chosen by the Participating Entity, the total cost associated with any purchase option of the Equipment, Products, or Services must always be disclosed in the pricing quote to the applicable Participating Entity at the time of purchase. A. SHIPPING AND SHIPPING COSTS. All delivered Equipment and Products must be properly packaged. Damaged Equipment and Products may be rejected. If the damage is not readily apparent at the time of delivery, Supplier must permit the Equipment and Products to be 101221-VTR
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returned within a reasonable time at no cost to Sourcewell or its Participating Entities. Participating Entities reserve the right to inspect the Equipment and Products at a reasonable time after delivery where circumstances or conditions prevent effective inspection of the Equipment and Products at the time of delivery. In the event of the delivery of nonconforming Equipment and Products, the Participating Entity will notify the Supplier as soon as possible and the Supplier will replace nonconforming Equipment and Products with conforming Equipment and Products that are acceptable to the Participating Entity. Supplier must arrange for and pay for the return shipment on Equipment and Products that arrive in a defective or inoperable condition. Sourcewell may declare the Supplier in breach of this Contract if the Supplier intentionally delivers substandard or inferior Equipment or Products. B. SALES TAX. Each Participating Entity is responsible for supplying the Supplier with valid tax-exemption certification(s). When ordering, a Participating Entity must indicate if it is a tax-exempt entity. C. HOT LIST PRICING. At any time during this Contract, Supplier may offer a specific selection of Equipment, Products, or Services at discounts greater than those listed in the Contract. When Supplier determines it will offer Hot List Pricing, it must be submitted electronically to Sourcewell in a line-item format. Equipment, Products, or Services may be added or removed from the Hot List at any time through a Sourcewell Price and Product Change Form as defined in Article 4 below. Hot List program and pricing may also be used to discount and liquidate close-out and discontinued Equipment and Products as long as those close-out and discontinued items are clearly identified as such. Current ordering process and administrative fees apply. Hot List Pricing must be published and made available to all Participating Entities. 4. PRODUCT AND PRICING CHANGE REQUESTS Supplier may request Equipment, Product, or Service changes, additions, or deletions at any time. All requests must be made in writing by submitting a signed Sourcewell Price and Product Change Request Form to the assigned Sourcewell Supplier Development Administrator. This approved form is available from the assigned Sourcewell Supplier Development Administrator. At a minimum, the request must: Identify the applicable Sourcewell contract number; Clearly specify the requested change; Provide sufficient detail to justify the requested change; 101221-VTR
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Individually list all Equipment, Products, or Services affected by the requested change, along with the requested change (e.g., addition, deletion, price change); and Include a complete restatement of pricing documentation in Microsoft Excel with the effective date of the modified pricing, or product addition or deletion. The new pricing restatement must include all Equipment, Products, and Services offered, even for those items where pricing remains unchanged. A fully executed Sourcewell Price and Product Change Request Form will become an amendment to this Contract and will be incorporated by reference. 5. PARTICIPATION, CONTRACT ACCESS, AND PARTICIPATING ENTITY REQUIREMENTS A. PARTICIPATION. Sourcewells cooperative contracts are available and open to public and nonprofit entities across the United States and Canada; such as federal, state/province, municipal, K-12 and higher education, tribal government, and other public entities. The benefits of this Contract should be available to all Participating Entities that can legally access the Equipment, Products, or Services under this Contract. A Participating Entitys authority to access this Contract is determined through its cooperative purchasing, interlocal, or joint powers laws. Any entity accessing benefits of this Contract will be considered a Service Member of Sourcewell during such time of access. Supplier understands that a Participating Entitys use of this Contract is at the Participating Entitys sole convenience and Participating Entities reserve the right to obtain like Equipment, Products, or Services from any other source. Supplier is responsible for familiarizing its sales and service forces with Sourcewell contract use eligibility requirements and documentation and will encourage potential participating entities to join Sourcewell. Sourcewell reserves the right to add and remove Participating Entities to its roster during the term of this Contract. B. PUBLIC FACILITIES. Suppliers employees may be required to perform work at government-owned facilities, including schools. Suppliers employees and agents must conduct themselves in a professional manner while on the premises, and in accordance with Participating Entity policies and procedures, and all applicable laws. 6. PARTICIPATING ENTITY USE AND PURCHASING A. ORDERS AND PAYMENT. To access the contracted Equipment, Products, or Services under this Contract, a Participating Entity must clearly indicate to Supplier that it intends to access this Contract; however, order flow and procedure will be developed jointly between Sourcewell and Supplier. Typically, a Participating Entity will issue an order directly to Supplier or its authorized subsidiary, distributor, dealer, or reseller. If a Participating Entity issues a purchase order, it may use its own forms, but the purchase order should clearly note the applicable Sourcewell 101221-VTR
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contract number. All Participating Entity orders under this Contract must be issued prior to expiration or cancellation of this Contract; however, Supplier performance, Participating Entity payment obligations, and any applicable warranty periods or other Supplier or Participating Entity obligations may extend beyond the term of this Contract. Suppliers acceptable forms of payment are included in its attached Proposal. Participating Entities will be solely responsible for payment and Sourcewell will have no liability for any unpaid invoice of any Participating Entity. B. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS/PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM. Additional terms and conditions to a purchase order, or other required transaction documentation, may be negotiated between a Participating Entity and Supplier, such as job or industry-specific requirements, legal requirements (e.g., affirmative action or immigration status requirements), or specific local policy requirements. Some Participating Entities may require the use of a Participating Addendum; the terms of which will be negotiated directly between the Participating Entity and the Supplier. Any negotiated additional terms and conditions must never be less favorable to the Participating Entity than what is contained in this Contract. C. SPECIALIZED SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. In the event that the Participating Entity requires service or specialized performance requirements not addressed in this Contract (such as e-commerce specifications, specialized delivery requirements, or other specifications and requirements), the Participating Entity and the Supplier may enter into a separate, standalone agreement, apart from this Contract. Sourcewell, including its agents and employees, will not be made a party to a claim for breach of such agreement. D. TERMINATION OF ORDERS. Participating Entities may terminate an order, in whole or in part, immediately upon notice to Supplier in the event of any of the following events: 1. The Participating Entity fails to receive funding or appropriation from its governing body at levels sufficient to pay for the equipment, products, or services to be purchased; or 2. Federal, state, or provincial laws or regulations prohibit the purchase or change the Participating Entitys requirements. E. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE. The governing law and venue for any action related to a Participating Entitys order will be determined by the Participating Entity making the purchase. 7. CUSTOMER SERVICE A. PRIMARY ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE. Supplier will assign an Account Representative to Sourcewell for this Contract and must provide prompt notice to Sourcewell if that person is changed. The Account Representative will be responsible for:
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Maintenance and management of this Contract; Timely response to all Sourcewell and Participating Entity inquiries; and Business reviews to Sourcewell and Participating Entities, if applicable. B. BUSINESS REVIEWS. Supplier must perform a minimum of one business review with Sourcewell per contract year. The business review will cover sales to Participating Entities, pricing and contract terms, administrative fees, sales data reports, supply issues, customer issues, and any other necessary information. 8. REPORT ON CONTRACT SALES ACTIVITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEE PAYMENT A. CONTRACT SALES ACTIVITY REPORT. Each calendar quarter, Supplier must provide a contract sales activity report (Report) to the Sourcewell Supplier Development Administrator assigned to this Contract. Reports are due no later than 45 days after the end of each calendar quarter. A Report must be provided regardless of the number or amount of sales during that quarter (i.e., if there are no sales, Supplier must submit a report indicating no sales were made). The Report must contain the following fields: Participating Entity Name (e.g., City of Staples Highway Department); Participating Entity Physical Street Address; Participating Entity City; Participating Entity State/Province; Participating Entity Zip/Postal Code; Participating Entity Contact Name; Participating Entity Contact Email Address; Participating Entity Contact Telephone Number; Sourcewell Assigned Entity/Participating Entity Number; Item Purchased Description; Item Purchased Price; Sourcewell Administrative Fee Applied; and Date Purchase was invoiced/sale was recognized as revenue by Supplier. B. ADMINISTRATIVE FEE. In consideration for the support and services provided by Sourcewell, the Supplier will pay an administrative fee to Sourcewell on all Equipment, Products, and Services provided to Participating Entities. The Administrative Fee must be included in, and not added to, the pricing. Supplier may not charge Participating Entities more than the contracted price to offset the Administrative Fee. The Supplier will submit payment to Sourcewell for the percentage of administrative fee stated in the Proposal multiplied by the total sales of all Equipment, Products, and Services purchased 101221-VTR
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by Participating Entities under this Contract during each calendar quarter. Payments should note the Suppliers name and Sourcewell-assigned contract number in the memo; and must be mailed to the address above Attn: Accounts Receivable or remitted electronically to Sourcewells banking institution per Sourcewells Finance department instructions. Payments must be received no later than 45 calendar days after the end of each calendar quarter. Supplier agrees to cooperate with Sourcewell in auditing transactions under this Contract to ensure that the administrative fee is paid on all items purchased under this Contract. In the event the Supplier is delinquent in any undisputed administrative fees, Sourcewell reserves the right to cancel this Contract and reject any proposal submitted by the Supplier in any subsequent solicitation. In the event this Contract is cancelled by either party prior to the Contracts expiration date, the administrative fee payment will be due no more than 30 days from the cancellation date. 9. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Sourcewell's Authorized Representative is its Chief Procurement Officer. Suppliers Authorized Representative is the person named in the Suppliers Proposal. If Suppliers Authorized Representative changes at any time during this Contract, Supplier must promptly notify Sourcewell in writing. 10. AUDIT, ASSIGNMENT, AMENDMENTS, WAIVER, AND CONTRACT COMPLETE A. AUDIT. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 16C.05, subdivision 5, the books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices relevant to this Agreement are subject to examination by Sourcewell or the Minnesota State Auditor for a minimum of six years from the end of this Contract. This clause extends to Participating Entities as it relates to business conducted by that Participating Entity under this Contract. B. ASSIGNMENT. Neither party may assign or otherwise transfer its rights or obligations under this Contract without the prior written consent of the other party and a fully executed assignment agreement. Such consent will not be unreasonably withheld. Any prohibited assignment will be invalid. C. AMENDMENTS. Any amendment to this Contract must be in writing and will not be effective until it has been duly executed by the parties. D. WAIVER. Failure by either party to take action or assert any right under this Contract will not be deemed a waiver of such right in the event of the continuation or repetition of the circumstances giving rise to such right. Any such waiver must be in writing and signed by the parties. 101221-VTR
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E. CONTRACT COMPLETE. This Contract represents the complete agreement between the parties. No other understanding regarding this Contract, whether written or oral, may be used to bind either party.For any conflict between the attached Proposal and the terms set out in Articles 1-22 of this Contract, the terms of Articles 1-22 will govern. F. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES. The relationship of the parties is one of independent contractors, each free to exercise judgment and discretion with regard to the conduct of their respective businesses. This Contract does not create a partnership, joint venture, or any other relationship such as master-servant, or principal-agent. 11. INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS Supplier must indemnify, defend, save, and hold Sourcewell and its Participating Entities, including their agents and employees, harmless from any claims or causes of action, including attorneys fees incurred by Sourcewell or its Participating Entities, arising out of any act or omission in the performance of this Contract by the Supplier or its agents or employees; this indemnification includes injury or death to person(s) or property alleged to have been caused by some defect in the Equipment, Products, or Services under this Contract to the extent the Equipment, Product, or Service has been used according to its specifications. Sourcewells responsibility will be governed by the State of Minnesotas Tort Liability Act (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466) and other applicable law. 12. GOVERNMENT DATA PRACTICES Supplier and Sourcewell must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, as it applies to all data provided by or provided to Sourcewell under this Contract and as it applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Supplier under this Contract. 13. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, PUBLICITY, MARKETING, AND ENDORSEMENT A. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 1. Grant of License. During the term of this Contract: a. Sourcewell grants to Supplier a royalty-free, worldwide, non-exclusive right and license to use thetrademark(s) provided to Supplier by Sourcewell in advertising and promotional materials for the purpose of marketing Sourcewells relationship with Supplier. b. Supplier grants to Sourcewell a royalty-free, worldwide, non-exclusive right and license to use Suppliers trademarks in advertising and promotional materials for the purpose of marketing Suppliers relationship with Sourcewell. 2. Limited Right of Sublicense. The right and license granted herein includes a limited right of each party to grant sublicenses to their respective subsidiaries, distributors, dealers, 101221-VTR
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resellers, marketing representatives, and agents (collectively Permitted Sublicensees) in advertising and promotional materials for the purpose of marketing the Parties relationship to Participating Entities. Any sublicense granted will be subject to the terms and conditions of this Article. Each party will be responsible for any breach of this Article by any of their respective sublicensees. 3. Use; Quality Control. a. Neither party may alter the other partys trademarks from the form provided and must comply with removal requests as to specific uses of its trademarks or logos. b. Each party agrees to use, and to cause its Permitted Sublicensees to use, the other partys trademarks only in good faith and in a dignified manner consistent with such partys use of the trademarks. Upon written notice to the breaching party, the breaching party has 30 days of the date of the written notice to cure the breach or the license will be terminated. 4. As applicable, Supplier agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Sourcewell and its Participating Entities against any and all suits, claims, judgments, and costs instituted or recovered against Sourcewell or Participating Entities by any person on account of the use of any Equipment or Products by Sourcewell or its Participating Entities supplied by Supplier in violation of applicable patent or copyright laws. 5. Termination. Upon the termination of this Contract for any reason, each party, including Permitted Sublicensees, will have 30 days to remove all Trademarks from signage, websites, and the like bearing the other partys name or logo (excepting Sourcewells pre-printed catalog of suppliers which may be used until the next printing). Supplier must return all marketing and promotional materials, including signage, provided by Sourcewell, or dispose of it according to Sourcewells written directions. B. PUBLICITY. Any publicity regarding the subject matter of this Contract must not be released without prior written approval from the Authorized Representatives. Publicity includes notices, informational pamphlets, press releases, research, reports, signs, and similar public notices prepared by or for the Supplier individually or jointly with others, or any subcontractors, with respect to the program, publications, or services provided resulting from this Contract. C. MARKETING. Any direct advertising, marketing, or offers with Participating Entities must be approved by Sourcewell. Send all approval requests to the Sourcewell Supplier Development Administrator assigned to this Contract. D. ENDORSEMENT. The Supplier must not claim that Sourcewell endorses its Equipment, Products, or Services. 101221-VTR
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14. GOVERNING LAW, JURISDICTION, AND VENUE The substantive and procedural laws of the State of Minnesota will govern this Contract. Venue for all legal proceedings arising out of this Contract, or its breach, must be in the appropriate state court in Todd County, Minnesota or federal court in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. 15. FORCE MAJEURE Neither party to this Contract will be held responsible for delay or default caused by acts of God or other conditions that are beyond that partys reasonable control. A party defaulting under this provision must provide the other party prompt written notice of the default. 16. SEVERABILITY If any provision of this Contract is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, unenforceable, or void then both parties will be relieved from all obligations arising from that provision. If the remainder of this Contract is capable of being performed, it will not be affected by such determination or finding and must be fully performed. 17. PERFORMANCE, DEFAULT, AND REMEDIES A. PERFORMANCE. During the term of this Contract, the parties will monitor performance and address unresolved contract issues as follows: 1. Notification. The parties must promptly notify each other of any known dispute and work in good faith to resolve such dispute within a reasonable period of time. If necessary, Sourcewell and the Supplier will jointly develop a short briefing document that describes the issue(s), relevant impact, and positions of both parties. 2. Escalation. If parties are unable to resolve the issue in a timely manner, as specified above, either Sourcewell or Supplier may escalate the resolution of the issue to a higher level of management. The Supplier will have 30 calendar days to cure an outstanding issue. 3. Performance while Dispute is Pending. Notwithstanding the existence of a dispute, the Supplier must continue without delay to carry out all of its responsibilities under the Contract that are not affected by the dispute. If the Supplier fails to continue without delay to perform its responsibilities under the Contract, in the accomplishment of all undisputed work, the Supplier will bear any additional costs incurred by Sourcewell and/or its Participating Entities as a result of such failure to proceed. B. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES. Either of the following constitutes cause to declare this Contract, or any Participating Entity order under this Contract, in default: 1. Nonperformance of contractual requirements, or 2. A material breach of any term or condition of this Contract. 101221-VTR
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The party claiming default must provide written notice of the default, with 30 calendar days to cure the default. Time allowed for cure will not diminish or eliminate any liability for liquidated or other damages. If the default remains after the opportunity for cure, the non-defaulting party may: Exercise any remedy provided by law or equity, or Terminate the Contract or any portion thereof, including any orders issued against the Contract. 18. INSURANCE A. REQUIREMENTS. At its own expense, Supplier must maintain insurance policy(ies) in effect at all times during the performance of this Contract with insurance company(ies) licensed or authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota having an AM BEST rating of A- or better, with coverage and limits of insurance not less than the following: 1. Workers Compensation and Employers Liability. Workers Compensation: As required by any applicable law or regulation. Employer's Liability Insurance: must be provided in amounts not less than listed below: Minimum limits: $500,000 each accident for bodily injury by accident $500,000 policy limit for bodily injury by disease $500,000 each employee for bodily injury by disease 2. Commercial General Liability Insurance. Supplier will maintain insurance covering its operations, with coverage on an occurrence basis, and must be subject to terms no less broad than the Insurance Services Office (ISO) Commercial General Liability Form CG0001 (2001 or newer edition), or equivalent. At a minimum, coverage must include liability arising from premises, operations, bodily injury and property damage, independent contractors, products-completed operations including construction defect, contractual liability, blanket contractual liability, and personal injury and advertising injury. All required limits, terms and conditions of coverage must be maintained during the term of this Contract. Minimum Limits: $1,000,000 each occurrence Bodily Injury and Property Damage $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury $2,000,000 aggregate for Products-Completed operations $2,000,000 general aggregate 3. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance. During the term of this Contract, Supplier will maintain insurance covering all owned, hired, and non-owned automobiles in limits of liability not less than indicated below. The coverage must be subject to terms 101221-VTR
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no less broad than ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA 0001 (2010 edition or newer), or equivalent. Minimum Limits: $1,000,000 each accident, combined single limit 4. Umbrella Insurance. During the term of this Contract, Supplier will maintain umbrella coverage over Employers Liability, Commercial General Liability, and Commercial Automobile. Minimum Limits: $2,000,000 5. Network Security and Privacy Liability Insurance. During the term of this Contract, Supplier will maintain coverage for network security and privacy liability. The coverage may be endorsed on another form of liability coverage or written on a standalone policy. The insurance must cover claims which may arise from failure of Suppliers security resulting in, but not limited to, computer attacks, unauthorized access, disclosure of not public data including but not limited to, confidential or private information, transmission of a computer virus, or denial of service. Minimum limits: $2,000,000 per occurrence $2,000,000 annual aggregate Failure of Supplier to maintain the required insurance will constitute a material breach entitling Sourcewell to immediately terminate this Contract for default. B. CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE. Prior to commencing under this Contract, Supplier must furnish to Sourcewell a certificate of insurance, as evidence of the insurance required under this Contract. Prior to expiration of the policy(ies), renewal certificates must be mailed to Sourcewell, 202 12th Street Northeast, P.O. Box 219, Staples, MN 56479 or sent to the Sourcewell Supplier Development Administrator assigned to this Contract. The certificates must be signed by a person authorized by the insurer(s) to bind coverage on their behalf. Failure to request certificates of insurance by Sourcewell, or failure of Supplier to provide certificates of insurance, in no way limits or relieves Supplier of its duties and responsibilities in this Contract. C. ADDITIONAL INSURED ENDORSEMENT AND PRIMARY AND NON-CONTRIBUTORY INSURANCE CLAUSE. Supplier agrees to list Sourcewell and its Participating Entities, including their officers, agents, and employees, as an additional insured under the Suppliers commercial general liability insurance policy with respect to liability arising out of activities, operations, or work performed by or on behalf of Supplier, and products and completed operations of Supplier. The policy provision(s) or endorsement(s) must further provide that coverage is 101221-VTR
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primary and not excess over or contributory with any other valid, applicable, and collectible insurance or self-insurance in force for the additional insureds. D. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. Supplier waives and must require (by endorsement or otherwise) all its insurers to waive subrogation rights against Sourcewell and other additional insureds for losses paid under the insurance policies required by this Contract or other insurance applicable to the Supplier or its subcontractors. The waiver must apply to all deductibles and/or self-insured retentions applicable to the required or any other insurance maintained by the Supplier or its subcontractors. Where permitted by law, Supplier must require similar written express waivers of subrogation and insurance clauses from each of its subcontractors. E. UMBRELLA/EXCESS LIABILITY/SELF-INSURED RETENTION. The limits required by this Contract can be met by either providing a primary policy or in combination with umbrella/excess liability policy(ies), or self-insured retention. 19. COMPLIANCE A. LAWS AND REGULATIONS. All Equipment, Products, or Services provided under this Contract must comply fully with applicable federal laws and regulations, and with the laws in the states and provinces in which the Equipment, Products, or Services are sold. B. LICENSES. Supplier must maintain a valid and current status on all required federal, state/provincial, and local licenses, bonds, and permits required for the operation of the business that the Supplier conducts with Sourcewell and Participating Entities. 20. BANKRUPTCY, DEBARMENT, OR SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION Supplier certifies and warrants that it is not in bankruptcy or that it has previously disclosed in writing certain information to Sourcewell related to bankruptcy actions. If at any time during this Contract Supplier declares bankruptcy, Supplier must immediately notify Sourcewell in writing. Supplier certifies and warrants that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from programs operated by the State of Minnesota; the United States federal government or the Canadian government, as applicable; or any Participating Entity. Supplier certifies and warrants that neither it nor its principals have been convicted of a criminal offense related to the subject matter of this Contract. Supplier further warrants that it will provide immediate written notice to Sourcewell if this certification changes at any time. 101221-VTR
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21. PROVISIONS FOR NON-UNITED STATES FEDERAL ENTITY PROCUREMENTS UNDER UNITED STATES FEDERAL AWARDS OR OTHER AWARDS Participating Entities that use United States federal grant or FEMA funds to purchase goods or services from this Contract may be subject to additional requirements including the procurement standards of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 C.F.R. § 200. Participating Entities may have additional requirements based on specific funding source terms or conditions. Within this Article, all references to federal should be interpreted to mean the United States federal government. The following list only applies when a Participating Entity accesses Suppliers Equipment, Products, or Services with United States federal funds. A. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. Except as otherwise provided under 41 C.F.R. § 60, all contracts that meet the definition of federally assisted construction contract in 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.3 must include the equal opportunity clause provided under 41 C.F.R. §60-1.4(b), in accordance with Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity (30 FR 12319, 12935, 3 C.F.R. §, 1964-1965 Comp., p. 339), as amended by Executive Order 11375, Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity, and implementing regulations at 41 C.F.R. § 60, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor. The equal opportunity clause is incorporated herein by reference. B. DAVIS-BACON ACT, AS AMENDED (40 U.S.C. § 3141-3148). When required by federal program legislation, all prime construction contracts in excess of $2,000 awarded by non-federal entities must include a provision for compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. § 3141-3144, and 3146-3148) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 C.F.R. § 5, Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally Financed and Assisted Construction). In accordance with the statute, contractors must be required to pay wages to laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the prevailing wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, contractors must be required to pay wages not less than once a week. The non-federal entity must place a copy of the current prevailing wage determination issued by the Department of Labor in each solicitation. The decision to award a contract or subcontract must be conditioned upon the acceptance of the wage determination. The non-federal entity must report all suspected or reported violations to the federal awarding agency. The contracts must also include a provision for compliance with the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act (40 U.S.C. § 3145), as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 C.F.R. § 3, Contractors and Subcontractors on Public Building or Public Work Financed in Whole or in Part by Loans or Grants from the United States). The Act provides that each contractor or subrecipient must be prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the construction, completion, or repair of public work, to give up any part of the compensation to which he or she is otherwise entitled. The non-federal entity must report all suspected or reported violations to the federal awarding agency. Supplier must be in compliance with all applicable Davis-Bacon Act provisions. 101221-VTR
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C. CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT (40 U.S.C. § 3701-3708). Where applicable, all contracts awarded by the non-federal entity in excess of $100,000 that involve the employment of mechanics or laborers must include a provision for compliance with 40 U.S.C. §§ 3702 and 3704, as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 C.F.R. § 5). Under 40 U.S.C. § 3702 of the Act, each contractor must be required to compute the wages of every mechanic and laborer on the basis of a standard work week of 40 hours. Work in excess of the standard work week is permissible provided that the worker is compensated at a rate of not less than one and a half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in the work week. The requirements of 40 U.S.C. § 3704 are applicable to construction work and provide that no laborer or mechanic must be required to work in surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous. These requirements do not apply to the purchases of supplies or materials or articles ordinarily available on the open market, or contracts for transportation or transmission of intelligence. This provision is hereby incorporated by reference into this Contract. Supplier certifies that during the term of an award for all contracts by Sourcewell resulting from this procurement process, Supplier must comply with applicable requirements as referenced above. D. RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE UNDER A CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT. If the federal award meets the definition of funding agreement under 37 C.F.R. § 401.2(a) and the recipient or subrecipient wishes to enter into a contract with a small business firm or nonprofit organization regarding the substitution of parties, assignment or performance of experimental, developmental, or research work under that funding agreement, the recipient or subrecipient must comply with the requirements of 37 C.F.R. § 401, Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under Government Grants, Contracts and Cooperative Agreements, and any implementing regulations issued by the awarding agency. Supplier certifies that during the term of an award for all contracts by Sourcewell resulting from this procurement process, Supplier must comply with applicable requirements as referenced above. E. CLEAN AIR ACT (42 U.S.C. § 7401-7671Q.) AND THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT (33 U.S.C. § 1251-1387). Contracts and subgrants of amounts in excess of $150,000 require the non-federal award to agree to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7401- 7671q) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C. § 1251- 1387). Violations must be reported to the Federal awarding agency and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Supplier certifies that during the term of this Contract will comply with applicable requirements as referenced above. F. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (EXECUTIVE ORDERS 12549 AND 12689). A contract award (see 2 C.F.R. § 180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the government wide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 C.F.R. §180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 C.F.R. § 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 C.F.R. § 1989 Comp., p. 235), Debarment and Suspension. SAM Exclusions contains the names 101221-VTR
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of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549. Supplier certifies that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation by any federal department or agency. G. BYRD ANTI-LOBBYING AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED (31 U.S.C. § 1352). Suppliers must file any required certifications. Suppliers must not have used federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any federal contract, grant, or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. § 1352. Suppliers must disclose any lobbying with non-federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any federal award. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the non-federal award. Suppliers must file all certifications and disclosures required by, and otherwise comply with, the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. § 1352). H. RECORD RETENTION REQUIREMENTS. To the extent applicable, Supplier must comply with the record retention requirements detailed in 2 C.F.R. § 200.333. The Supplier further certifies that it will retain all records as required by 2 C.F.R. § 200.333 for a period of 3 years after grantees or subgrantees submit final expenditure reports or quarterly or annual financial reports, as applicable, and all other pending matters are closed. I. ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT COMPLIANCE. To the extent applicable, Supplier must comply with the mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. J. BUY AMERICAN PROVISIONS COMPLIANCE. To the extent applicable, Supplier must comply with all applicable provisions of the Buy American Act. Purchases made in accordance with the Buy American Act must follow the applicable procurement rules calling for free and open competition. K. ACCESS TO RECORDS (2 C.F.R. § 200.336). Supplier agrees that duly authorized representatives of a federal agency must have access to any books, documents, papers and records of Supplier that are directly pertinent to Suppliers discharge of its obligations under this Contract for the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions. The right also includes timely and reasonable access to Suppliers personnel for the purpose of interview and discussion relating to such documents. L. PROCUREMENT OF RECOVERED MATERIALS (2 C.F.R. § 200.322). A non-federal entity that is a state agency or agency of a political subdivision of a state and its contractors must comply with Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation 101221-VTR
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and Recovery Act. The requirements of Section 6002 include procuring only items designated in guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 40 C.F.R. § 247 that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition, where the purchase price of the item exceeds $10,000 or the value of the quantity acquired during the preceding fiscal year exceeded $10,000; procuring solid waste management services in a manner that maximizes energy and resource recovery; and establishing an affirmative procurement program for procurement of recovered materials identified in the EPA guidelines. M. FEDERAL SEAL(S), LOGOS, AND FLAGS. The Supplier not use the seal(s), logos, crests, or reproductions of flags or likenesses of Federal agency officials without specific pre-approval. N. NO OBLIGATION BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. The U.S. federal government is not a party to this Contract or any purchase by an Participating Entity and is not subject to any obligations or liabilities to the Participating Entity, Supplier, or any other party pertaining to any matter resulting from the Contract or any purchase by an authorized user. O. PROGRAM FRAUD AND FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS OR RELATED ACTS. The Contractor acknowledges that 31 U.S.C. 38 (Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements) applies to the Suppliers actions pertaining to this Contract or any purchase by a Participating Entity. P. FEDERAL DEBT. The Supplier certifies that it is non-delinquent in its repayment of any federal debt. Examples of relevant debt include delinquent payroll and other taxes, audit disallowance, and benefit overpayments. Q. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. The Supplier must notify the U.S. Office of General Services, Sourcewell, and Participating Entity as soon as possible if this Contract or any aspect related to the anticipated work under this Contract raises an actual or potential conflict of interest (as described in 2 C.F.R. Part 200). The Supplier must explain the actual or potential conflict in writing in sufficient detail so that the U.S. Office of General Services, Sourcewell, and Participating Entity are able to assess the actual or potential conflict; and provide any additional information as necessary or requested. R. U.S. EXECUTIVE ORDER 13224. The Supplier, and its subcontractors, must comply with U.S. Executive Order 13224 and U.S. Laws that prohibit transactions with and provision of resources and support to individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. S. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT. To the extent applicable, Supplier certifies that during the term of this Contract it will comply with applicable requirements of 2 C.F.R. § 200.216. 101221-VTR
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T. DOMESTIC PREFERENCES FOR PROCUREMENTS. To the extent applicable, Supplier certifies that during the term of this Contract will comply with applicable requirements of 2 C.F.R. § 200.322. 22. CANCELLATION Sourcewell or Supplier may cancel this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon 60 days written notice to the other party. However, Sourcewell may cancel this Contract immediately upon discovery of a material defect in any certification made in Suppliers Proposal. Cancellation of this Contract does not relieve either party of financial, product, or service obligations incurred or accrued prior to cancellation. Sourcewell Vactor Manufacturing, a division of Federal Signal By: __________________________ By: __________________________ Jeremy Schwartz David Panizzi Title: Chief Procurement Officer Title: Business Development Manager Date: ________________________ Date: ________________________ Approved: By: __________________________ Chad Coauette Title: Executive Director/CEO Date: ________________________
Bid Number: RFP 101221 Vendor Name: Elgin Sweeper Co.
Bid Number: RFP 101221 Vendor Name: Elgin Sweeper Co.
Bid Number: RFP 101221 Vendor Name: Elgin Sweeper Co.
Bid Number: RFP 101221 Vendor Name: Elgin Sweeper Co.
Bid Number: RFP 101221 Vendor Name: Elgin Sweeper Co.
Bid Number: RFP 101221 Vendor Name: Elgin Sweeper Co.
Bid Number: RFP 101221 Vendor Name: Elgin Sweeper Co.
Bid Number: RFP 101221 Vendor Name: Elgin Sweeper Co.
Bid Number: RFP 101221 Vendor Name: Elgin Sweeper Co.
Bid Number: RFP 101221 Vendor Name: Elgin Sweeper Co.
Bid Number: RFP 101221 Vendor Name: Elgin Sweeper Co.
Bid Number: RFP 101221 Vendor Name: Elgin Sweeper Co.
Bid Number: RFP 101221 Vendor Name: Elgin Sweeper Co.
Rev. 3/2021 Sourcewell RFP #101221 Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies Page 1 RFP #101221REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies Proposal Due Date: October 12, 2021, 4:30 p.m., Central Time Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, is requesting proposals for Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies to result in a contracting solution for use by its Participating Entities. Sourcewell Participating Entities include thousands of governmental, higher education, K-12 education, nonprofit, tribal government, and other public agencies located in the United States and Canada. A full copy of the Request for Proposals can be found on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal [https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov]. Only proposals submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal will be considered. Proposals are due no later than October 12, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. Central Time, and late proposals will not be considered. Solicitation Schedule Public Notice of RFP Published: August 24, 2021Pre-proposal Conference: September 15, 2021, 10:00 a.m., Central Time Question Submission Deadline: October 5, 2021, 4:30 p.m., Central TimeProposal Due Date: October 12, 2021, 4:30 p.m., Central TimeLate responses will not be considered.Opening: October 12, 2021, 6:30 p.m., Central Time See RFP Section V.G. “Opening” Rev. 3/2021 Sourcewell RFP #101221 Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies Page 2 I. ABOUT SOURCEWELL A. SOURCEWELLSourcewell is a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative created under the laws of the State of Minnesota (Minnesota Statutes Section 123A.21) that facilitates a competitive public solicitation and contract award process for the benefit of its 50,000+ participating entities across the United States and Canada. Sourcewell’s solicitation process complies with State of Minnesota law and policies, conforms to Canadian trade agreements,and results in cooperative purchasing solutions from which Sourcewell’s Participating Entitiesprocure equipment, products, and services. Cooperative purchasing provides participating entities and suppliers increased administrative efficiencies and the power of combined purchasing volume that result in overall cost savings. At times, Sourcewell also partners with other purchasing cooperatives to combine the purchasing volume of their membership into a single solicitation and contract expanding the reach of contracted suppliers’ potential pool of end users. Sourcewell uses a website-based platform, the Sourcewell Procurement Portal, through which all proposals to this RFP must be submitted. B. USE OF RESULTING CONTRACTSIn the United States, Sourcewell’s contracts are available for use by: Federal and state government entities; Cities, towns, and counties/parishes; Education service cooperatives; K-12 and higher education entities; Tribal government entities; Some nonprofit entities; and Other public entities. In Canada, Sourcewell’s contracts are available for use by: Provincial and territorial government departments, ministries, agencies, boards, councils, committees, commissions, and similar agencies; Regional, local, district, and other forms of municipal government, municipal organizations, school boards, and publicly-funded academic, health, and social service entities referred to as MASH sector (this should be construed to include but not be limited to the Cities of Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, and Winnipeg), as well as any corporation or entity owned or controlled by one or more of the preceding entities; Rev. 3/2021 Sourcewell RFP #101221 Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies Page 3 Crown corporations, government enterprises, and other entities that are owned or controlled by these entities through ownership interest;Members of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) and their represented Associations: MASH (municipalities, academic institutions, schools and hospitals) and MUSH (municipalities, universities, schools and hospitals) sectors, and other governmental agencies eligible to use the Sourcewell contracts. MASH and MUSH sector refers to regional, local, district or other forms of municipal government, school boards, publicly-funded academic, health and social service entities, as well as any corporation or entity owned or controlled by one or more of the preceding entities, including but not limited to represented associations, Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities ("SARM"), Association of Manitoba Municipalities ("AMM"), Local Authorities Services/Association of Municipalities Ontario ("LAS/AMO", excluding the cities of Toronto and Ottawa), Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (“NSFM”), Federation of Prince Edward Island Municipalities (“FPEIM”), Municipalities Newfoundland Labrador (“MNL”), Union of New Brunswick Municipalities (“UNBM”), North West Territories Association of Communities ("NWTAC") and their members. RMA Participants may include all not-for-profit agencies for Canadian provinces and territories. For a listing of current United States and Canadian Participating Entities visit Sourcewell’s website (note: there is a tab for each country): https://www.sourcewell-mn.gov/sourcewell-for-vendors/agency-locator.Participating Entities typically access contracted equipment, products, or services through a purchase order issued directly to the contracted supplier. A Participating Entity may request additional terms or conditions related to a purchase. Use of Sourcewell contracts is voluntary and Participating Entities retain the right to obtain similar equipment, products, or services from other sources. To meet Participating Entities’ needs, Sourcewell broadly publishes public notice of all solicitation opportunities, including this RFP. In the United States each state-level procurement department receives notice for possible re-posting. Proof of publication will be available at the conclusion of the solicitation process. II. SOLICITATION DETAILS A. SOLUTIONS-BASED SOLICITATIONThis RFP and contract award process is a solutions-based solicitation; meaning that Sourcewell is seeking equipment, products, or services that meet the general requirements of the scope of this RFP and that are commonly desired or are required by law or industry standards.
Rev. 3/2021 Sourcewell RFP #101221 Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies Page 4 B. REQUESTED EQUIPMENT, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICESIt is expected that proposers will offer a wide array of equipment, products, or services at lower prices and with better value than what they would ordinarily offer to a single government entity, a school district, or a regional cooperative.1. Sourcewell is seeking proposals for Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies principally intended or designed for the cleaning of sewer lines, catch basins and storm sewers, or for municipal pumping applications, such as: a. Sewer vacuums or combination sewer cleaners; b. Hydro or air excavation equipment; c. Jetters and rodders; d. Dewatering, mud, trash, and centrifugal pumps; e. Other pumps used in lift station, sewage treatment, water treatment, or water collection facilities; and, f. Accessories, supplies and replacement or wear parts related to the offering of the solutions in subsections 1. a. – d. above. 2. The primary focus of this solicitation is on Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies, for the cleaning of sewer lines, catch basins, and storm sewers, or for municipal pumping applications, and the related offering of equipment, supplies and services. This solicitation should NOT be construed to include excavators principally intended for utility infrastructure installation and related solutions. 3. This solicitation does not include those equipment, products, or services covered under categories included in contracts currently maintained by Sourcewell: a. Public Utility Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies (RFP #012418). Proposers may include related equipment, accessories, and services to the extent that these solutions are complementary to the equipment, products, or service(s) being proposed. Generally, the solutions for Participating Entities are turn-key solutions, providing a combination of equipment, products and services, delivery, and installation to a properly operating status. However, equipment or products only solutions may be appropriate for situations where Participating Entities possess the ability, either in-house or through local third-party contractors, to properly install and bring to operation the equipment or products being proposed.
Rev. 3/2021 Sourcewell RFP #101221 Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies Page 5 Sourcewell prefers suppliers that provide a sole source of responsibility for the equipment, products, and services provided under a resulting contract. If proposer is including the equipment, products, and services of its subsidiary entities, the proposer must also identify all included subsidiaries in its proposal. If proposer requires the use of distributors, dealers, resellers, or subcontractors to provide the equipment, products, or services, the proposal must address how the equipment, products or services will be provided to Participating Entities, and describe the network of distributors, dealers, resellers, and/or subcontractors that will be available to serve Participating Entities under a resulting contract. Sourcewell desires the broadest possible selection of equipment, products, and services being proposed over the largest possible geographic area and to the largest possible cross-section of Sourcewell current and future Participating Entities. C. REQUIREMENTSIt is expected that proposers have knowledge of all applicable industry standards, laws, and regulations and possess an ability to market and distribute the equipment, products, or services to Participating Entities.1. Safety Requirements. All items proposed must comply with current applicable safety or regulatory standards or codes.2. Deviation from Industry Standard. Deviations from industry standards must be identified with an explanation of how the equipment, products, and services will provide equivalent function, coverage, performance, and/or related services. 3. New Equipment and Products. Proposed equipment and products must be for new, current model; however, proposer may offer certain close-out equipment or products if it is specifically noted in the Pricing proposal. 4. Delivered and operational. Unless clearly noted in the proposal, equipment and products must be delivered to the Participating Entity as operational.5. Warranty. All equipment, products, supplies, and services must be covered by a warranty that is the industry standard or better. D. ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TERM Sourcewell anticipates that the term of any resulting contract(s) will be four years, with an optional one year extension that may be offered based on the best interests of Sourcewell and its Participating Entities. E. ESTIMATED CONTRACT VALUE AND USAGEBased on past volume of similar contracts, the estimated annual value of all transactions from contracts resulting from this RFP are anticipated to be USD $65 Million; therefore, proposers are expected to propose volume pricing. Sourcewell anticipates considerable activity under the Rev. 3/2021 Sourcewell RFP #101221 Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies Page 6 contract(s) awarded from this RFP; however, sales and sales volume from any resulting contractare not guaranteed.F. MARKETING PLANProposer’s sales force will be the primary source of communication with Participating Entities. The proposer’s Marketing Plan should demonstrate proposer’s ability to deploy a sales force or dealer network to Participating Entities, as well as proposer’s sales and service capabilities. It is expected that proposer will promote and market any contract award. G. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS1. Contracts will be awarded to proposers able to best meet the need of Participating Entities. Proposers should submit their complete line of equipment, products, or services that are applicable to the scope of this RFP. 2. Proposers should include all relevant information in its proposal, since Sourcewell cannot consider information that is not included in the proposal. Sourcewell reserves the right to verify proposer’s information and may request clarification from a proposer, including samples of the proposed equipment or products. 3. Depending upon the responses received in a given category, Sourcewell may need to organize responses into subcategories in order to provide the broadest coverage of the requested equipment, products, or services to Participating Entities. Awards may be based on a subcategory. 4. A proposer’s documented negative past performance with Sourcewell or its Participating Entities occurring under a previously awarded Sourcewell contract may be considered in the evaluation of a proposal. III. PRICING A. REQUIREMENTSAll proposed pricing must be: 1. Either Line-Item Pricing or Percentage Discount from Catalog Pricing, or a combination of these: a.Line-item Pricing is pricing based on each individual product or services. Each line must indicate the proposer’s published “List Price,” as well as the “Contract Price.”b. Percentage Discount from Catalog or Category is based on a percentage discount from a catalog or list price, defined as a published Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the products or services. Individualized percentage discounts can be applied to any number of defined product groupings. Proposers will be responsible for providing and maintaining current published MSRP with Sourcewell, and this Rev. 3/2021 Sourcewell RFP #101221 Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies Page 7 pricing must be included in its proposal and provided throughout the term of any Contract resulting from this RFP. 2. The proposer’s not to exceed price. A not to exceed price is the highest price for which equipment, products, or services may be billed to a Participating Entity. However, it is permissible for suppliers to sell at a price that is lower than the contracted price. 3. Stated in U.S. and Canadian dollars (as applicable). 4. Clearly understandable, complete, and fully describe the total cost of acquisition (e.g., the cost of the proposed equipment, products, and services delivered and operational for its intended purpose in the Participating Entity’s location). Proposers should clearly identify any costs that are NOT included in the proposed product or service pricing. This may include items such as installation, set up, mandatory training, or initial inspection. Include identification of any parties that impose such costs and their relationship to the proposer. Additionally, proposers should clearly describe any unique distribution and/or delivery methods or options offered in the proposal. B. ADMINISTRATIVE FEESProposers are expected to pay to Sourcewell an administrative fee in exchange for Sourcewell facilitating the resulting contracts. The administrative fee is normally calculated as a percentage of the total sales to Participating Entities for all contracted equipment, products, or services made during a calendar quarter, and is typically one percent (1%) to two percent (2%). In some categories, a flat fee may be an acceptable alternative. IV. CONTRACTProposers awarded a contract will be required to execute a contract with Sourcewell (see attached template). Only those modifications the proposer indicates in its proposal will be available for discussion. Much of the language in the Contract reflects Minnesota legal requirements and cannot be altered. Numerous and/or onerous exceptions that contradict Minnesota law may result in the proposal being disqualified from further review and evaluation. To request a modification to the template Contract, a proposer must submit the Exceptions to Terms, Conditions, or Specifications table with its proposal. Only those exceptions noted at the time of the proposal submission will be considered.Exceptions must:1. Clearly identify the affected article and section.2. Clearly note the requested modification; and as applicable, provide requested alternative language.Unclear requests will be automatically denied.
Rev. 3/2021 Sourcewell RFP #101221 Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies Page 8 Only those exceptions that have been accepted by Sourcewell will be included in the contract document provided to the awarded supplier for signature.If a proposer receives a contract award resulting from this solicitation it will have up to 30 days to sign and return the contract. After that time, at Sourcewell’s sole discretion, the contract award may be revoked. V. RFP PROCESS A. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCESourcewell will hold an optional, non-mandatory pre-proposal conference via webcast on the date and time noted in the Solicitation Schedule for this RFP and on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. The purpose of this conference is to allow potential proposers to ask questions regarding this RFP and Sourcewell’s competitive contracting process. Information about the webcast will be sent to all entities that have registered for this solicitation opportunity through their Sourcewell Procurement Portal Supplier Account. Pre-proposal conference attendance is optional. B. QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFP AND ORAL COMMUNICATION All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. The deadline for submission of questions is found in the Solicitation Schedule and on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. Answers to questions will be issued through an addendum to this RFP. Repetitive questions will be summarized into a single answer and identifying information will be removed from the submitted questions. All questions, whether specific to a proposer or generally related to the RFP, must be submitted using this process. Do not contact individual Sourcewell staff to ask questions or request information as this may disqualify the proposer from responding to this RFP. Sourcewell will not respond to questions submitted after the deadline. C. ADDENDA Sourcewell may modify this RFP at any time prior to the proposal due date by issuing an addendum. Addenda issued by Sourcewell become a part of the RFP and will be delivered to potential proposers through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. Sourcewell accepts no liability in connection with the delivery of any addenda.Before a proposal will be accepted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal, all addenda, if any, must be acknowledged by the proposer by checking the box for each addendum. It is the responsibility of the proposer to check for any addenda that may have been issued up to the solicitation due date and time.
Rev. 3/2021 Sourcewell RFP #101221 Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies Page 9 If an addendum is issued after a proposer submitted its proposal, the Sourcewell Procurement Portal will WITHDRAW the submission and change the proposer’s proposal status to INCOMPLETE. The proposer can view this status change in the “MY BIDS” section of the Sourcewell Procurement Portal Supplier Account. The proposer is solely responsible to check the “MY BIDS” section of the Sourcewell Procurement Portal Supplier Account periodically after submitting its proposal (and up to the Proposal Due Date). If the proposer’s proposal status has changed to INCOMPLETE, the proposer is solely responsible to: i) make any required adjustments to its proposal; ii) acknowledge the addenda; and iii) ensure the re-submitted proposal is received through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal no later than the Proposal Due Date and time shown in the Solicitation Schedule above. D. PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONProposer’s complete proposal must be submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal no later than the date and time specified in the Solicitation Schedule. Any other form of proposal submission, whether electronic, paper, or otherwise, will not be considered by Sourcewell. Late proposals will not be considered. It is the proposer’s sole responsibility to ensure that the proposal is received on time. It is recommended that proposers allow sufficient time to upload the proposal and to resolve any issues that may arise. The time and date that a proposal is received by Sourcewell is solelydetermined by the Sourcewell Procurement Portal web clock.In the event of problems with the Sourcewell Procurement Portal, follow the instructions for technical support posted in the portal. It may take up to 24 hours to respond to certain issues. Upon successful submission of a proposal, the Sourcewell Procurement Portal will automatically generate a confirmation email to the proposer. If the proposer does not receive a confirmation email, contact Sourcewell’s support provider at [email protected] ensure receipt of the latest information and updates via email regarding this solicitation, or if the proposer has obtained this solicitation document from a third party, the onus is on the proposer to create a Sourcewell Procurement Portal Supplier Account and register for this solicitation opportunity.Within the Sourcewell Procurement Portal, all proposals must be digitally acknowledged by an authorized representative of the proposer attesting that the information contained in in the proposal is true and accurate. By submitting a proposal, proposer warrants that the information provided is true, correct, and reliable for purposes of evaluation for potential contract award. The submission of inaccurate, misleading, or false information is grounds for disqualification from a contract award and may subject the proposer to remedies available by law.
Rev. 3/2021 Sourcewell RFP #101221 Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies Page 10 E. GENERAL PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTSProposals must be: In substantial compliance with the requirements of this RFP or it will be considered nonresponsive and be rejected. Complete. A proposal will be rejected if it is conditional or incomplete. Submitted in English. Valid and irrevocable for 90 days following the Proposal Due Date. Any and all costs incurred in responding to this RFP will be borne by the proposer. F. PROPOSAL WITHDRAWALPrior to the proposal deadline, a proposer may withdraw its proposal. G. OPENINGThe Opening of proposals will be conducted electronically through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. A list of all proposers will be made publicly available in the Sourcewell Procurement Portal after the Proposal Due Date, but no later than the Opening time listed in the Solicitation Schedule. To view the list of proposers, verify that the Sourcewell Procurement Portal opportunities list search is set to “All” or “Closed.” The solicitation status will automatically change to “Closed” after the Proposal Due Date and Time. VI. EVALUATION AND AWARDA. EVALUATION It is the intent of Sourcewell to award one or more contracts to responsive and responsible proposers offering the best overall quality, selection of equipment, products, and services, and price that meet the commonly requested specifications of Sourcewell and its Participating Entities. The award(s) will be limited to the number of proposers that Sourcewell determines is necessary to meet the needs of its Participating Entities. Factors to be considered in determining the number of contracts to be awarded in any category may include the following: The number of and geographic location of: o Proposers necessary to offer a comprehensive selection of equipment, products, or services for Participating Entities’ use. o A proposer’s sales and service network to assure availability of product supply and coverage to meet Participating Entities’ anticipated needs. Total evaluation scores.
Rev. 3/2021 Sourcewell RFP #101221 Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies Page 11 The attributes of proposers, and their equipment, products, or services, to assist Participating Entities achieve environmental and social requirements, preferences, and goals. Information submitted as part of a proposal should be as specific as possible when responding to the RFP. Do not assume Sourcewell has any knowledge about a specific supplier or product.B. AWARD(S) Award(s) will be made to the proposer(s) whose proposal conforms to all conditions and requirements of the RFP, and consistent with the award criteria defined in this RFP.Sourcewell may request written clarification of a proposal at any time during the evaluation process.Proposal evaluation will be based on the following scoring criteria and the Sourcewell Evaluator Scoring Guide (a copy is available in the Sourcewell Procurement Portal): Conformance to RFP Requirements 50Financial Viability and Marketplace Success 75Ability to Sell and Deliver Service 100Marketing Plan 50Value Added Attributes 75Warranty 50Depth and Breadth of Offered Equipment, Products, or Services 200Pricing 400TOTAL POINTS 1000C. PROTESTS OF AWARDSAny protest made under this RFP by a proposer must be in writing, addressed to Sourcewell’s Executive Director, and delivered to the Sourcewell office located at 202 12th Street NE, P.O. Box 219, Staples, MN 56479. All documents that comprise the complete protest package must be received no later than 10 calendar days’ following Sourcewell’s notice of contract award(s) or non-award and must be time stamped by Sourcewell no later than 4:30 p.m., Central Time. A protest must allege a procedural, technical, or legal defect, with supporting documentation. A protest that merely requests a re-evaluation of a proposal’s content will not be entertainedA protest must include the following items: The name, address, and telephone number of the protester; Identification of the solicitation by RFP number; A precise statement of the relevant facts; Identification of the alleged procedural, technical, or legal defect; Rev. 3/2021 Sourcewell RFP #101221 Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies Page 12 Analysis of the basis for the protest; Any additional supporting documentation; The original signature of the protester or its representative; and Protest bond in the amount of $20,000 (except where prohibited by law or treaty). Protests that do not address these elements will not be reviewed.D. RIGHTS RESERVEDThis RFP does not commit Sourcewell to award any contract, and a proposal may be rejected if it is nonresponsive, conditional, incomplete, conflicting, or misleading. Proposals that contain false statements or do not support an attribute or condition stated by the proposer may be rejected.Sourcewell reserves the right to: Modify or cancel this RFP at any time; Reject any and all proposals received; Reject proposals that do not comply with the provisions of this RFP; Select, for contracts or for discussion, a proposal other than that with the lowest cost; Independently verify any information provided in a proposal; Disqualify any proposer that does not meet the requirements of this RFP, is debarred or suspended by the United States or Canada, State of Minnesota, Participating Entity’s state or province; has an officer, or other key personnel, who have been charged with a serious crime; or is bankrupt, insolvent, or where bankruptcy or insolvency are a reasonable prospect; Waive or modify any informalities, irregularities, or inconsistencies in the proposals received; Clarify any part of a proposal and discuss any aspect of the proposal with any proposer;and negotiate with more than one proposer; Award a contract if only one responsive proposal is received if it is in the best interest of Participating Entities; and Award a contract to one or more proposers if it is in the best interest of Participating Entities. E. DISPOSITION OF PROPOSALS All materials submitted in response to this RFP will become property of Sourcewell and will become public record in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 13.591, after negotiations are complete. Sourcewell considers that negotiations are complete upon execution of a resulting contract. It is the proposer’s responsibility to clearly identify any data submitted that it considers to be protected. Proposer must also include a justification for the classification citing the applicable Minnesota law. Sourcewell may reject proposals that are marked confidential or nonpublic, either substantially or in their entirety.
Rev. 3/2021 Sourcewell RFP #101221 Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies Page 13 Sourcewell will not consider the prices submitted by the proposer to be confidential, proprietary, or trade secret materials. Financial information, including financial statements,provided by a proposer is not considered trade secret under the statutory definition. 8/26/2021Addendum No. 1Solicitation Number: RFP 101221Solicitation Name: Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal PumpingEquipment with Related Accessories and SuppliesConsider the following Question and Answer to be part of the above-titled solicitationdocuments. The remainder of the documents remain unchanged.Question 1:We manufacture and sell pipeline inspection and rehabilitation equipment. Are we tobid on RFP 101221 or RFP 093021?Answer 1:Each Sourcewell RFP is an open and competitive solicitation process. In the competitiveprocess, Sourcewell will not pre-evaluate a proposer’s offerings.Each proposer, in its discretion, will propose the equipment, products, and services thatit deems to fall within Sourcewell’s requested equipment, products, and services asdescribed in the RFP. Only those products within the scope of the RFP will be included inany contract awarded by Sourcewell as a result of the solicitation. Each Proposal will beevaluated based on the criteria stated in the RFP.End of AddendumAcknowledgement of this Addendum to RFP 101221 posted to the SourcewellProcurement Portal on 8/26/2021, is required at the time of proposal submittal. 9/10/2021Addendum No. 2Solicitation Number: RFP 101221Solicitation Name: Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal PumpingEquipment with Related Accessories and SuppliesConsider the following Questions and Answers to be part of the above-titled solicitationdocuments. The remainder of the documents remain unchanged.Question 1:Are we able to add new items to the contract post-award or are only items includedduring the initial submission allowed? When are price increases permitted post-awardto accommodate for material COGs increases and is there a yearly limit?Answer 1:Refer to the Sourcewell contract template, Section 4 – Product and Pricing ChangeRequests.Question 2:When are sales and the administrative fee paid to Sourcewell? During the quarter theorder was received from the customer or after delivery to and payment from thecustomer?Answer 2:Refer to Sourcewell Contract Template Section 8 – Report on Contract Sales Activity andAdministrative Fee Payment, for Sourcewell expectations for reporting andadministrative fees.Question 3:We offer equipment that ranges in capacity and multiple chassis options. If we offer as astandard item on contract a certain gallon tank with a specific chassis and have the unitpriced as such, when the customer calls for a quote and wants the same tank with a
different chassis can we quote the difference in pricing as “Off Contract or OpenMarket” for the difference in cost between the chassis?Answer 3:It is left to the discretion of each proposer to articulate and propose the pricing approach that aligns with their business methods and satisfies the requirements of RFP Article III - Pricing. Proposals are evaluated based on the criteria stated in the RFP. Question 4: Are we allowed to quote “Off contract or Open Market” any optional equipment that is not included on the base model based on each customer’s specific needs? Or do we have to have on contract any and all possible options available? Answer 4: Refer to Answer 3 above. Question 5: How are we to handle transportation costs for our units when a customer requires delivery. Because shipping costs can very largely based on where the unit is to ship, are we allowed to price out delivery on a separate line and add the actual shipping costs to the bid? Answer 5: Refer to Answer 3 above. Question 6: How can the financial statements be excluded from public record? Answer 6:RFP Section VI. E. - Disposition of Proposals, addresses the handling of materialssubmitted in response to the RFP under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.591. End of Addendum Acknowledgement of this Addendum to RFP 101221 posted to the Sourcewell Procurement Portal on 9/10/21, is required at the time of proposal submittal. 9/30/2021Addendum No. 3Solicitation Number: RFP 101221Solicitation Name: Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal PumpingEquipment with Related Accessories and SuppliesConsider the following Questions and Answers to be part of the above-titled solicitationdocuments. The remainder of the documents remain unchanged.Question 1:Clarify what must be ‘provided throughout the term of any Contract’? Does this meanthat whenever new MSRP pricing is published it must be provided to Sourcewell and thediscount offered in the proposal must be maintained throughout the term of thecontract?Answer 1:A Proposer with proposed pricing that is based on Percentage Discount from Catalog orCategory (RFP Section III. A. 1. b.) is “responsible for providing and maintaining currentpublished MSRP with Sourcewell.” The MSRP must be included in the proposal. In theevent of contract award, current published MSRP must be provided to Sourcewellthroughout the term.Question 2:Will a Sourcewell Price and Product Change Request be required whenever new MSRPpricing is published?Answer 2:See Answer 1 above. Also, refer to Sourcewell template contract Section 3. – Pricing, foradditional detail on pricing during the contract term. “All Equipment, Products, orServices under this Contract will be priced at or below the price stated in Supplier’sProposal.” During the term of an awarded contract, a change of the price stated in a supplier’s proposal is requested using the process described in template contractSection 4. – Product and Pricing Change Requests.End of Addendum Acknowledgement of this Addendum to RFP 101221 posted to the SourcewellProcurement Portal on 9/30/2021 is required at the time of proposal submittal.