REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS W2019-4-A for NFPA 1582 COMPLIANT ANNUAL PHYSICALS for WYLIE FIRE RESCUE DUE TO THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT CITY OF WYLIE GLENNA HAYES PURCHASING MANAGER 300 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD WYLIE, TEXAS 75098 PRIOR TO: OCTOBER 24, 2018 prior to 3:00 PM CST SUBMIT ORIGINAL and THREE HARD COPIES, PLUS 1 DIGITAL COPY LATE SUBMITTALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS BID PLEASE CONTACT: Glenna Hayes C.P.M, A.P.P. Purchasing Manager [email protected]972 516 6140 Nancy Leyva Buyer [email protected]972 516 6131 Time Critical Competitive Sealed Bid Deliveries: The City of Wylie, Texas cannot guarantee, due to internal procedures that any documents sent Priority Mail will be picked up and delivered by the closing date and time. Bidders are encouraged to choose the best delivery method for their situation. Page 1 of 37
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS W2019-4-A
for
NFPA 1582 COMPLIANT ANNUAL PHYSICALS
for WYLIE FIRE RESCUE
DUE TO THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT CITY OF WYLIE
GLENNA HAYES PURCHASING MANAGER
300 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD WYLIE, TEXAS 75098
PRIOR TO: OCTOBER 24, 2018 prior to 3:00 PM CST
SUBMIT ORIGINAL and THREE HARD COPIES, PLUS 1 DIGITAL COPY
LATE SUBMITTALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS BID PLEASE CONTACT:
Time Critical Competitive Sealed Bid Deliveries: The City of Wylie, Texas cannot guarantee, due to internal procedures that any documents sent Priority Mail will be picked up and delivered by the closing date and time. Bidders are encouraged to choose the best delivery method for their situation.
THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY TO ANY PROCUREMENT OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES BY THE CITY.
1. BID NOTIFICATION: City of Wylie utilizes the following procedures for notification of bid opportunities: the Wylie News: www.wylienews.com. City of Wylie shall not be responsible for receipt of notification and information from any source other than that listed. It shall be the bidder’s responsibility to verify the validity of all bid information received by sources other than those listed.
2. ETHICS: The bidder shall not offer or accept gifts of anything of value nor enter into any business arrangement with any employee, official or agent of the City of Wylie.
3. REQUIRED INFORMATION: City of Wylie (City) bid/proposal packets contain various sections requiring completion. The bid
form section of the bid packet must be completed prior to the date and time set for bid opening and included with the bid packet or the bidder may be found non-responsive. Vendors may be required to complete and supply all information contained in the “supplemental information” portion of the packet at a date after bid opening. Failure to complete “supplemental information” requirements in a timely manner, prior to council award, may be used by the City in determining a vendor’s responsibility.
4. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: a prospective bidder must affirmatively demonstrate
their responsibility. The City of Wylie may request representation and other information sufficient to determine bidder’s ability to meet these minimum standards including but not limited to:
A. Have adequate financial resources, or the ability to obtain such resources as required; B. Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery schedule; C. Have satisfactory record of performance; D. Have a satisfactory record of integrity and ethics; E. Otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award F. Must have a current Certificate of Filing through the Texas Secretary of State Office at the time of bid submission
(Texas Business Organization Code; Chapter 9)
5. CORRESPONDENCE: the number of this bid packet must appear on all correspondence, or inquiries, pertaining to this quotation.
6. PREPARATION COST: the City will not be liable for any costs associated with the preparation, transmittal, or presentation of any bids or materials submitted in response to any bid, quotation, or proposal.
7. NOTICE OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS: any and all materials initially or subsequently submitted as part of the bid process shall become the property of the City, and shall be treated as City documents subject to typical practice and applicable laws for public records.
8. ADDENDA: any interpretations, corrections or changes to this bid packet will be made by addenda. Sole issuing authority shall be vested in the City of Wylie purchasing division. Addenda will be made available to all who are known to have received a copy of this bid packet, if the addenda contain changes to the “specification” or “bid form”, bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda or they may be declared non-responsive.
9. NON-RESIDENT BIDDERS: Pursuant to Texas government code, chapter 2252; A bidder who’s principal place of business, ultimate parent company or majority owner’s principal place of business is not in Texas, is considered a nonresident bidder. A nonresident bidder must underbid the lowest responsible resident bidder by an amount that is equal to, or less than, the amount by which a Texas resident would be required to underbid in the nonresident bidder’s state. This provision does not apply to a contract involving Federal funds. The City reserves the right to request additional information from all vendors to determine compliance.
10. INSURANCE: the City requires vendor(s) to carry the minimum insurance as required by state laws, and insurance
requirements as outlined in the bid/proposal documents. Vendors must submit endorsement pages as well as insurance certificates, and the City reserves the right to request a certified copy of the policy.
11. NO PROHIBITED INTEREST: Bidder acknowledges and represents that they are aware of the laws, City Charter regarding
conflicts of interest. The City Charter states that “no officer or employee of the City shall have a financial interest, direct or indirect, in any contract with the City, nor shall be financially interested, directly or indirectly, in the sale to the City of any land, or rights or interest in any land, materials, supplies or service…..”.
12. SILENCE OF SPECIFICATION: the apparent silence of these specifications as to any detail or to the apparent omission from it of a detailed description concerning any point, shall be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practices are to prevail. All interpretations of these specifications shall be made on the basis of this statement.
13. SAMPLES: any catalog, brand names, or manufacturer’s reference in this bid packet is descriptive and not restrictive, and is used to indicate type and quality level desired for comparison purposes unless specifically excluded. Please quote as listed or give equal. If item offered is other than as indicated, bidder must state make, model, and part number of product quoted. Equality will be determined by the City, per the specifications. Samples, if required, shall be furnished free of expense to the City. Samples should not be enclosed with bid unless requested.
14. TESTING: testing may be performed at the request of the City or any participating entity, by an agent so designated, without expense to the City.
15. PRICING: bid price(s) quoted, must be held firm for ninety (90) days to allow for evaluation unless otherwise stated in this
document.
16. ERROR-QUANTITY: bid price must be submitted on units of quantity specified, extended, and total shown, in the event of discrepancies in extensions, the unit price shall govern.
17. WARRANTY/GUARANTEE LAWS AND REGULATIONS: By submittal of this bid, in addition to the guarantees and warranties provided by law, vendor expressly guarantees and warrants as follows:
A. That the articles to be delivered hereunder will be in full conformity with the specifications or with the approved sample submitted, and agreed that this warranty shall survive acceptance of delivery and payment for the articles and that the vendor will bear the cost of inspecting and/or testing articles rejected.
B. That the articles to be delivered hereunder will not infringe on any valid patent, trademark, trade name, or copyright, and that the vendor will, at vendor’s own expense, defend any and all actions or suits charging such infringement and will save and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, agents, and representatives from any and all claims, losses, liabilities and suits arising there from.
C. That the articles to be delivered hereunder will be manufactured, sold and/or installed in compliance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
D. That nothing contained herein shall exclude or affect the operation of any implied warranties otherwise arising in favor of the City.
18. PACKAGING: unless otherwise indicated, items will be new, unused, and in first rate condition in containers suitable for damage-free shipment and storage.
19. SHIPMENT/TITLE/RISK OF LOSS: quotations shall be bid F.O.B. delivered, designated location, and shall include all delivery and packaging costs. The title and risk of loss of goods shall not pass to the City until the City actually receives and takes possession of the goods at the point(s) of delivery. The City of Wylie assumes no liability for goods delivered in damaged or unacceptable condition. The successful bidder shall handle all claims with carriers, and in case of damaged goods, shall ship replacement goods immediately upon notification by the City of damage.
20. DELIVERY PROMISE – PENALTIES: quotations must show the number of calendar days required to place the materials in the
possession of the City (do not quote shipping dates) and deliveries will be acceptable only during normal working hours at the designated location. When delivery delay can be foreseen, the bidder shall give prior notice to the purchasing division, who shall have the right to extend the delivery date if reasons for delay appear acceptable. Default in promised delivery, without acceptable reasons, or failure to meet specifications, authorizes the purchasing division to purchase goods elsewhere, and charge any increase in cost and handling to the defaulting bidder.
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21. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE – UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION ACT: the City adopts Vernon Texas’ Statutes and Codes, Annotated Business and Commerce Code Chapter 43. Uniform Electronic Transaction Act, allowing individuals, companies, and governmental entities to lawfully use and rely on electronic signatures.
22. PRESENTATION OF BIDS: complete bid packets must be presented to the Purchasing Department in a sealed envelope unless
otherwise indicated.
23. ALTERING BIDS: bid prices cannot be altered or amended after submission deadline. Any inter-lineation alteration, or erasure made before opening time must be initialed by the signer of the bid, guaranteeing authenticity.
24. LATE BIDS: bid packets received in the purchasing department after submission deadline shall be returned unopened and will
be considered void and unacceptable. The City of Wylie is not responsible for the lateness of mail carrier, weather conditions, etc.
25. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: Bids filed with the City may be withdrawn, modified and/or resubmitted prior to the time set in the bid specifications. Bidder agrees that once opened, a bid price may not be withdrawn or canceled by the bidder for a period of ninety (90) days following the date designated for the receipt of bids without written approval of the City.
26. BID OPENINGS: all bids submitted will be read at the City’s regularly scheduled bid opening for the designated project. However, the reading of a bid at bid opening should not be construed as a comment on the responsiveness of such bid or as any indication that the City accepts such bid as responsive. The City will make a determination as to the responsiveness of bids submitted based upon compliance with all applicable laws, City of Wylie purchasing guidelines, and project documents, including but not limited to the bid/proposal specifications and required submittal documents. The City will notify the successful bidder upon award of the contract and, according to state law all bids received will be available for inspection at that time.
27. BID SUMMARY SHEET: bid summary results will be made available forty-eight (48) hours after bid opening. Bidders desiring
a copy of the bid summary sheet may request the results forty-eight hours (48) hours after the bid opening through the City’s web site at: http://www.wylietexas.gov/departments/purchasing/bid_tabulations.php.
28. MINOR DEFECT: the City reserves the right to waive any minor defect, irregularity, or informality in any bid. The City may also reject any or all bids without cause prior to award.
29. EVALUATION: bids/proposals will be evaluated as outlined in the bid/proposal document.
30. SPLIT AWARD: the City reserves the right to award a separate contract to separate vendors for each item/group or to award one contract for the entire bid. The City reserves the right to take into consideration contract administration costs for multiple award contracts when determining low bid.
31. PROTESTS: all protests regarding the bid solicitation process must be submitted in writing to the Purchasing Agent within five (5) working days following the opening of bids. This includes all protests relating to advertising of bid notices, deadlines, bid opening, and all other related procedures under the local government code, as well as any protests relating to alleged improprieties or ambiguities in the specifications. The limitation does not include protests relating to staff recommendations as to award of this bid. Protests relating to staff recommendations may be directed to the City Council by contacting the City Secretary prior to council award. All staff recommendations will be made available for public review at the City’s web site 72 hours prior to the meeting of the City Council under the terms of the Texas Opening Meeting Act (http://www.wylietexas.gov/city_government/boards_agendas_and_minutes/city_council3.php).
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Bonding, Purchase Order and Payments:
32. BID SECURITY/BOND REQUIREMENTS: If required, bid security shall be submitted with bids. Any bid submitted without bid bond, or cashiers/certified check, shall be considered non-responsible and will not be considered for award. Performance and/or payments bonds, when required, shall be submitted (along with power of attorney), to the City prior to commencement of any work pursuant to the agreement provisions.
A BOND REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION MUST BE EXECUTED BY A CORPORATE SURETY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1, CHAPTER 87, ACTS OF THE 56TH LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, 1959 (ARTICLE 7.19-1, VERNON'S TEXAS INSURANCE CODE). A BOND REQUIRED UNDER THIS SECTION MUST CLEARLY AND PROMINENTLY DISPLAY ON THE BOND OR ON AN ATTACHMENT TO THE BOND: THE NAME, MAILING ADDRESS, PHYSICAL ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING THE AREA CODE, OF THE SURETY COMPANY TO WHICH ANY NOTICE OF CLAIM SHOULD BE SENT.
33. FUNDING: the contractor recognizes that any contract shall commence upon the effective date and continue in full force and effect until termination in accordance with its provisions. Contractor and City herein recognize that the continuation of any contract after the close of any given fiscal year of the City of Wylie, which fiscal year ends on September 30th of each year, shall be subject to Wylie City Council approval. In the event that the Wylie City Council does not approve the appropriation of funds for the contract, the contract shall terminate at the end of the fiscal year for which funds were appropriated and the parties shall have no further obligations hereunder.
34. ADDITIONAL TERMS: Notwithstanding acceptance by the City of the goods or services resulting from an award, no additional terms or conditions of vendor, whether contained within vendor’s invoice or otherwise, shall be accepted by City.
35. PURCHASE ORDERS: a purchase order(s) shall be generated by the City to the successful vendor, and constitutes a contract and any/all insurance requirements are in full effect. The purchase order number must appear on all itemized invoices and packing slips. The City will not be held responsible for any work orders placed and/or performed without a valid current purchase order number.
36. PRICE ESCALATION: price escalations may be permitted by the City of Wylie during the term of the contract. All requests for price escalation shall be in written form and shall demonstrate industry-wide or regional increases in the contractor’s costs. Include documents supporting the price escalation, such as manufacturer’s direct cost, postage rates, railroad commission rates, federal/state minimum wage laws, federal/state unemployment taxes, FICA, etc. Increases will apply only to the products(s) and/or service(s) affected by an increase in raw material, labor, or another like cost factor. The City of Wylie reserves the right to accept or reject any/all price escalations.
37. PRICE REDUCTION: if during the life of the contract, the contractor’s net prices to other customers for the same product(s)
and/or service(s) are lower than the City of Wylie’s contracted prices, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the contract price.
38. INVOICING: Invoices shall be submitted to the City of Wylie, Accounts Payable, 300 Country Club Rd, Wylie, TX 75098.
39. PAYMENT TERMS: Are net 30 in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 2251), unless otherwise specified by the City in the bid/proposal packet.
40. TAXES: the City of Wylie is exempt from federal manufacturer’s excise and state sales and use tax under Section 151 of the
Texas Tax Code. Tax must not be included in bid. Tax exemption certificates will be executed by the City and furnished upon request, and the contractor shall comply with all provisions of Section 151.309.
41. DELINQUENT TAXES: section 2-2 of the City Code of Ordinances prohibits the payment of public funds to persons that owe delinquent taxes to the City of Wylie. Therefore, payment to a contractor for goods or services provided to the City under contract or Purchase Order may be withheld in the event the contractor owes delinquent taxes to the City.
CONTRACT:
42. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: successful bidder agrees to extend prices and terms to all entities who have entered into or will enter into joint purchasing interlocal cooperation agreements with the City of Wylie.
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43. ASSIGNMENT: the contractor shall not sell, assign, transfer or convey this contract in whole, or part, without the prior written consent of the purchasing division.
44. AUDIT: the City of Wylie reserves the right to audit the records and performance of contractor during the contract and for
three years thereafter or as specified.
45. CHANGE ORDERS: no oral statement of any person shall modify or otherwise change, or affect the terms, conditions or specifications stated in this contract. All change orders to the contract will be made in writing by the City of Wylie.
46. INDEMNIFICATION: CONTRACTOR SHALL RELEASE, DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS CITY AND ITS CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES AND EMPLOYEES (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS “CITY” FOR PURPOSES OF THIS PROVISION) FROM AND AGAINST ALL DAMAGES, INJURIES (INCLUDING DEATH), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS (INCLUDING PATENT, COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENTS), CLAIMS, PROPERTY DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF USE), LOSSES, DEMANDS, SUITS, JUDGMENTS AND COSTS, INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN ENFORCING THIS PROVISION), CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT, GROSSLY NEGLIGENT, AND/OR INTENTIONAL WRONGFUL ACT AND/OR OMISSION OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, LICENSEES, INVITEES OR ANY OTHER THIRD PARTIES FOR WHOM CONTRACTOR IS LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE, IN ITS/THEIR PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT AND/OR ARISING OUT OF GOODS AND/OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE JOINT OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY OF THE CITY (COLLECTIVELY, “CLAIMS”). THIS INDEMNIFICATION PROVISION AND THE USE OF THE TERM “CLAIMS” IS ALSO SPECIFICALLY INTENDED TO APPLY TO, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, WHETHER CIVIL OR CRIMINAL, BROUGHT AGAINST CITY BY ANY GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY OR AGENCY RELATED TO ANY PERSON PROVIDING SERVICES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT THAT ARE BASED ON ANY FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAW AND ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, DAMAGES, ACTIONS AND CAUSES OF ACTION OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, EXISTING OR CLAIMED TO EXIST, RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF ANY EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONTRACTOR AND ITS EMPLOYEES OR SUBCONTRACTORS AS A RESULT OF THAT SUBCONTRACTOR’S OR EMPLOYEE’S EMPLOYMENT AND/OR SEPARATION FROM EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CONTRACTOR, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DISCRIMINATION CLAIM BASED ON SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR PREFERENCE, RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE OR DISABILITY UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW, RULE OR REGULATION, AND/OR ANY CLAIM FOR WRONGFUL TERMINATION, BACK PAY, FUTURE WAGE LOSS, OVERTIME PAY, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, INJURY SUBJECT TO RELIEF UNDER THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ACT OR WOULD BE SUBJECT TO RELIEF UNDER ANY POLICY FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE, AND ANY OTHER CLAIM, WHETHER IN TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE. CONTRACTOR IS EXPRESSLY REQUIRED TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND THE CITY AGAINST ALL SUCH CLAIMS; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT IF A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION DETERMINES THAT THE CITY (WITHOUT WAIVING ANY GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY) HAS JOINT, CONCURRENT OR SOLE NEGLIGENCE FOR THE CLAIMS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, THEN CONTRACTOR IS NOT REQUIRED TO INDEMNIFY THE CITY TO THE EXTENT OF THE NEGLIGENCE APPORTIONED TO THE CITY. IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, CITY SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPROVE OR SELECT DEFENSE COUNSEL TO BE RETAINED BY CONTRACTOR IN FULFILLING ITS OBLIGATION HEREUNDER TO DEFEND AND INDEMNIFY CITY, UNLESS SUCH RIGHT IS EXPRESSLY WAIVED BY CITY IN WRITING. CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PROVIDE A PORTION OR ALL OF ITS OWN DEFENSE; HOWEVER, CITY IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO DO SO. ANY SUCH ACTION BY CITY IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A WAIVER OF CONTRACTOR’S OBLIGATION TO DEFEND CITY OR AS A WAIVER OF CONTRACTOR’S OBLIGATION TO INDEMNIFY CITY PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT. CONTRACTOR SHALL RETAIN CITY-APPROVED DEFENSE COUNSEL WITHIN SEVEN (7) BUSINESS DAYS OF CITY’S WRITTEN NOTICE THAT CITY IS INVOKING ITS RIGHT TO INDEMNIFICATION UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IF CONTRACTOR FAILS TO RETAIN COUNSEL WITHIN SUCH TIME PERIOD, CITY SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO RETAIN DEFENSE COUNSEL ON ITS OWN BEHALF, AND CONTRACTOR SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ALL COSTS INCURRED BY CITY. IN ADDITION TO CONTRACTOR’S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT INDEMNIFICATION AND DEFENSE REQUIREMENTS HEREIN, IF AN INFRINGEMENT CLAIM OCCURS, OR IN CONTRACTOR'S OPINION IS LIKELY TO OCCUR, CONTRACTOR SHALL, AT ITS EXPENSE: (A) PROCURE FOR CITY THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE USING THE PRODUCT; (B) REPLACE OR MODIFY THE PRODUCT SO THAT IT BECOMES NON-INFRINGING WHILE PROVIDING FUNCTIONALLY EQUIVALENT PERFORMANCE; OR (C) ACCEPT THE RETURN OF THE PRODUCT AND GRANT CITY A REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PRODUCT. CONTRACTOR WILL PROCEED UNDER SUBSECTION (C) ABOVE ONLY IF SUBSECTIONS (A) AND (B) PROVE TO BE COMMERCIALLY UNREASONABLE.
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THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT INDEMNIFICATION HEREIN APPLIES TO ALL PRODUCTS PROVIDED, SUPPLIED OR SOLD UNDER THIS AGREEMENT BY CONTRACTOR TO CITY WHETHER MANUFACTURED BY CONTRACTOR OR A THIRD PARTY. CONTRACTOR REPRESENTS THAT, TO THE BEST OF ITS KNOWLEDGE, CITY’S USE OF PRODUCTS THAT ARE PROVIDED SUPPLIED, OR SOLD BY CONTRACTOR TO CITY AS PART OF THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN INFRINGEMENT OF ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND CITY HAS THE LEGAL RIGHT TO USE SAID PRODUCTS. CITY ENTERS INTO THIS AGREEMENT RELYING ON THIS REPRESENTATION. THE INDEMNIFICATION AND DEFENSE OBLIGATIONS HEREIN SURVIVE THE TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT AND/OR DISSOLUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING ANY INFRINGEMENT CURE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR.
47. TERMINATION and DEFAULT: The City of Wylie may, at its option, with or without cause, and without penalty or prejudice
to any other remedy it may be entitled to at law, or in equity or otherwise under this contract, terminate further work in whole or in party by giving at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to Contractor with the understanding that all services being terminated shall cease upon the date as indicated. The City of Wylie also reserves the right to enforce the performance of the contract in any manner prescribed by law or deemed to be in the best interest of the City in the event of breach or default of the contract. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract immediately in the event the contractor fails to 1) meet delivery schedules or, 2) otherwise perform in accordance with these specifications. Breach of contract or default authorizes the City to award contract to another contractor, purchase elsewhere and charge the full increase in cost and handling to the defaulting contractor.
48. REMEDIES: the contractor and the City of Wylie agree that each party has rights, duties, and remedies available as stated in
the uniform commercial code and any other available remedy, whether in law or equity.
49. VENUE: this agreement will be governed and constructed according to the laws of the state of Texas. This agreement is performable in Collin County, Texas. Exclusive venue shall be in Collin County, Texas.
50. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION and CLASSIFICATION: the immigration reform and control act of 1986 (IRCA) makes it illegal for employers to knowingly hire or recruit immigrants who do not possess lawful work authorization and requires employers to verify their employees' work eligibility on a U.S. department of justice form I-9.
The contractor warrants that contractor is in compliance with IRCA and will maintain compliance with IRCA during the term of the contract with the City. Contractor warrants that contractor has included or will include a similar provision in all written agreements with any subcontractors engaged to perform services under this contract. The contractor also warrants that all employees are properly classified in accordance with Chapter 214.008 of the Labor Code.
51. DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS: Effective January 1, 2006, Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code
requires that any vendor or person considering doing business with a local government entity disclose in the Questionnaire Form CIQ, the vendor or person’s affiliation or business relationship that might cause a conflict of interest with a local government entity. . By law, this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the City of Wylie not later than the 7th business day after the date the person becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be filed. See Section 176.006, Local Government Code. A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Chapter 176 and the questionnaire may be found at http://www.wylietexas.gov/city_government/city_secretary/forms1.php. By submitting a response to this request, vendor represents that it is in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code.
52. CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES (Form 1295): In 2015, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 1295, which added
section 2252.908 of the Government Code. The law states that a governmental entity may not enter into certain contracts with a business entity unless the business entity submits a disclosure of interested parties to the governmental entity. The disclosure of interested parties will be submitted online via Form 1295 and must be submitted to the governmental entity prior to any signed contract and/or vote by the governing authority. Additional instructions and information are available at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/tec/1295-Info.htm or by calling the Texas Ethics Commission at 512-463-5800. By signing the included “Compliance Page” the successful bidder agrees to adhere to HB 1295.
• “Owner” or “City” as used throughout these documents will mean the City of Wylie, Texas.
• “Provider”, “Respondent”, “Physician”, “Professional” or “Firm”, is used throughout these document will mean the independent medical professional or medical partnership submitting a proposal.
INVITATION: The City is accepting Sealed Proposals Project Title: RFP # W2019-4-A NFPA 1582 Compliant Annual Physical Provider for Wylie Fire Rescue Project Address: 300 Country Club Road Wylie, TX 75098 Owner Name: City of Wylie
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The City of Wylie (“City”) is seeking proposals from experienced and qualified professionals or organizations to provide NFPA 1582 Compliant Annual Physicals for the career employees of Wylie Fire-Rescue (“WFR”). The program requires a medical provider with in-depth knowledge regarding fire-service-specific medical assessments in accordance with the IAFF/ IAFC Joint Labor Management Wellness Fitness Initiative, the Firefighter Life Safety Initiative, and NFPA 1582 Standards. The WFR service area encompasses 60 square miles of rural Southeast Collin County and the city has a population of approximately 50,000 people. The Fire Department’s operations consist of three fire stations with active staffing of approximately 51 firefighters with 45 working a three-shift schedule working from 0700 until 0700 hours. This means approximately 15 working each day. There are approximately six that work regular 8–5 schedule. These personnel must undergo rigorous testing and must maintain a high level of physical and mental fitness. Job requirements are unique to the fire service and job stresses are constant. Personnel have a need for a wide spectrum of medical services, which must be provided by professionals acquainted with the duties, working conditions, and mental and physical demands of the job, as well as the hours and expectations associated with the provision of preventive and emergency medical services.
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RFP: W2019-4-A
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Only individual medical professionals or legally formed medical partnerships may respond to this RFP. Professionals submitting a proposal must meet the following minimum levels of skill: Fire Service Specific Physician
• This professional should have experience in occupational medicine; internal medicine specializing in fields relevant to the fire service such as occupational toxicology, industrial hygiene, epidemiology, infectious disease, pulmonary, cardiology, critical care, and orthopedics; or emergency medicine.
• Physician should have a thorough knowledge of job-related activities, physical demands of the occupation and stresses associated with firefighting. The individual must understand the various Fire Service job analyses and remain current on medical literature pertaining to fire service related issues.
• The physician should have knowledge of local, state, and federal laws as well as the roles of labor and management relating to occupational medicine, health, and safety.
QUESTIONS/INQUIRY DEADLINE October 18, 2018 Prior to 12:00 Noon CDT
QUESTION WILL NOT BE ANSWERED VIA TELEPHONE OR FAX
Respondents may request clarification or interpretation of the Proposal documents. Any such requests must be in writing and may be submitted to the City Purchasing Department up until the questions deadline. All responses will be published in an addendum.
Verbal inquiries will not be accepted, and Respondents shall refrain from seeking additional information, clarification or other communications from any outside agency, City Council member, City employee or its agents, other than the Purchasing Department. Any information obtained through any other source other than these specifications and/or an addendum published by Wylie Purchasing Department will not be accepted and may deem a bidder’s offer as non-responsive.
ADDENDUMS
Answers to all questions will be published in writing through an addendum by the Wylie Purchasing Department and posted on the City’s web site.
Addenda(s) will be issued no later than five (5) business days prior to the deadline for submissions of proposals. It is the responsibility of the respondent to verify issuance and obtain all addendums prior to the RFP opening, and to acknowledge receipt of the addenda in their response. All addendums will be made a part of the contract document.
RFP RECEIVING AND OPENING DUE TO THE CITY OF WYLIE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT “Original” Copy - Submit one (1) labeled “Original” which must include:
• An original signature on the transmittal letter • A sealed envelope containing the “Proposal Fees” • An electronic .pdf copy on USB (which includes all signatures)
“Copies” - Submit an additional three (3) hardcopies of the entire response. Signatures may also be copies. Do not include any pricing in these copies.
• Sealed RFPs: All RFPs must be sealed and the face of the envelope must contain
the following information: RFP No.: W2019-4-A
Name of Project: NFPA 1582 Compliant Annual Physical Provider for Wylie Fire Rescue Respondent: Your Company Name, Address
• RFP Receiving Date and Time: October 24, 2018 prior to 3:00pm CDT • RFP Receiving Location:
Wylie Purchasing Department 300 Country Club Road, 1st Floor (Utility Billing Window)
Wylie, TX 75098 972-516-6140
• RFP Opening Location: Immediately following the closing of the RFP
Wylie 3rd Floor Conference Room (Fire Department) 300 Country Club Road Wylie, TX 75098
• RFPs are valid only if deposited at designated receiving location prior to receiving
time. • All RFPs shall be registered by automatic time clock at time of deposit. • RFPs deposited after receiving time by the bidder, a delivery service or any other
delivery method will be returned unopened. • All costs associated with the preparation/delivery of the RFP, and or any
subsequent presentations or request for other documentation, is the sole responsibility of the bidder.
TIMELINE (all time listed are for Central Daylight Time) Advertising 10/10/18 and 10/17/18 RFP Released 10/10/18 Questions Deadline 10/18/2018 prior to 12:00 noon Addendum Released 10/19/18 RFPs Due 10/24/18 prior to 3:00 pm CDT
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RFP: W2019-4-A
EVALUATION CRITERIA A review committee will evaluate submissions received in accordance with the general criteria defined. Failure of Respondents to provide (in their submission) any information request in this RFP may result in the submission being deemed “non-responsive” and removed from any further consideration. The objective of the committee is to review all submissions, and to select the Respondent that provides the best overall value for the City’s needs. All decisions made by the City will be final. City reserves the right to request presentations or demonstrations from some or all offerors in order to further develop evaluation scores.
Qualifications, Expertise, and Experience 40% (Section I)
Program offered including Customer Service 40% (Sections I and II)
Cost (submitted in a separate, sealed envelope) 20%
INTERVIEWS, PRESENTATIONS and BEST AND FINAL OFFERS: To treat all Respondents fairly, requests for interview prior to the closing time and date will not be permitted. The City reserve the right to conduct interviews and or request presentations from any Respondents after the close date and time. Respondent recognizes and understands that any cost incurred by the Respondent which arises from a submittal of a response to this RFP, or subsequent interviews (if applicable), shall be the sole responsibility of the Respondent. City reserves the right to request a best and final offer from any or all offerors.
RESPONDENT'S ACCEPTANCE OF EVALUATION METHODOLOGY: Waiver of Claims: Each Respondent by submission of a Response to this RFP waives any claims it has or may have against the City, its employees, officers and elected officials, agents, representatives, that are connected with or arising out of this RFP, including, the administration of the RFP, the RFP evaluation, and the selection of qualified Respondents to receive a Request for Qualifications. Submission of qualifications indicates Respondent’s acceptance of the evaluation technique and Respondent’s recognition that some subjective judgments must be made by the City during the determination of qualification. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Respondent acknowledges that the basis of selection and that the evaluations shall be made public in accordance with applicable law and waives any claim it has or may have against the above-named persons, due to information contained in such evaluations. CONTRACT TERM: It is the intent of the City to enter into an initial contract term of two (2) years, with three (3) City optional one-year renewal periods. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS Respondent understands and agrees that the City has the ability to terminate its selection process at any time, and to reject any and all Responses, or any and all Submittals, and that the City has made no representation, written or oral, that it will award a contract for this Project.
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RFP: W2019-4-A
INSURANCE ALL RESPONDENTS must submit with their Response, proof of insurance coverage as stipulated in Exhibit B. Proof shall be by submission of copies of current policies or current Certificates of Insurance including the effective dates of coverage. Any provisions outlined in Exhibit B will be required of the successful Firm.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: Provider agrees that they are an independent contractor and not an officer, agent, servant or employee of the City; that Contractor shall have exclusive control of and exclusive right to control the details of the work performed hereunder and all persons performing same, and shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agent, employees, contractors, subcontractors and consultants; that the doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between City and Provider, its offers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors and consultants, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between the City and the Providers. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL LAWS & CITY CHARTER By submitting a RFP or proposal in response to this solicitation, the Respondent hereby certifies that they are in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, and the City Charter. See “COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL LAWS and CITY CHARTER” form. CONFIDENTIAL OR PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
The City considers all information, documentation and other materials requested to be submitted in response to this solicitation to be of a non-confidential and / or non-proprietary nature and therefore shall be subject to public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 552.001, et seq.) after a contract is awarded.
Respondents are hereby notified that the City strictly adheres to all statutes, court decisions, and opinions of the Texas Attorney General with respect to disclosure of public information If a Respondent believes that parts of a response are confidential, then the Respondent must so specify. The Respondent must stamp in bold letters the term CONFIDENTIAL on that part of the offer which the Respondent believes to be confidential. The City of Wylie in conjunction with the Texas Office of the Attorney General will be the sole judge as to whether a claim is general and/or vague in nature. All offers and parts of offers, which are not marked as confidential, will be automatically considered public information after the contract is awarded.
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SECTION II - OVERVIEW
1. BACKGROUND/ INTRODUCTION The City of Wylie (“City”) is seeking proposals from experienced and qualified professionals or organizations to provide NFPA 1582 COMPLIANT ANNUAL PHYSICALS for the career employees of Wylie Fire-Rescue (“WFR”).
The WFR service area encompasses 60 square miles of rural Southeast Collin County and the city has a population of approximately 50,000 people. The Fire Department’s operations consist of three fire stations with active staffing of approximately 51 firefighters with 45 working a three-shift schedule working from 0700 until 0700 hours. This means approximately 15 working each day. There are approximately six that work regular 8–5 schedule. Testing will be performed while on duty.
2. These personnel must undergo rigorous testing and must maintain a high level of physical and mental fitness. Job requirements are unique to the fire service and job stresses are constant. Personnel have a need for a wide spectrum of medical services, which must be provided by professionals acquainted with the duties, working conditions, and mental and physical demands of the job, as well as the hours and expectations associated with the provision of preventive and emergency medical services.
The program requires a medical provider with in-depth knowledge regarding fire-service-specific medical assessments in accordance with the IAFF/ IAFC Joint Labor Management Wellness Fitness Initiative, the Firefighter Life Safety Initiative, and NFPA 1582 Standards.
3. OBJECTIVES 3.1. Establish and maintain a confidential occupational medical evaluation program for members that
meets or exceeds NFPA 1582 Chapter 7 and Chapter 8, Section 8.1, Weight and Body Composition
3.2. Early detection, disease prevention, and health promotion of Wylie Fire Fighters
3.3. Create baseline data to monitor future effects of exposure to specific biological, physical, or chemical agents
3.4. Detect changes in individuals’ health that may be related to harmful working conditions
3.5. Provide information to personnel about occupational hazards and current health
3.6. Comply with federal, state, and local requirements.
3.7. Reduce out-of-service time through preventative early intervention of potential problems
3.8. Decrease re-injury rates
4. WFR PERSONNEL DEMOGRAPHICS: Three members of WFR are female. One of the three females is 40 years of age or older. Of the 48 males, 50% are 40 years of age or older.
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SECTION III – SCOPE OF WORK
1. SCOPE OF WORK General Overview
1.1. The components of the medical evaluations shall conform to all applicable U.S. OSHA standards, including 29 CFR 1910.120, “Hazardous waste operations and emergency response”; 29 DFR 1910.134, “Respiratory protection”; 29 CFR 1910.95, “Occupational noise exposure”; and 29 CFR 1910.1030, “Bloodborne pathogens.”
1.2. Medical and Occupational/Environmental History Questionnaire to Be Completed by Employee & Reviewed by Physician.
1.3. General Physical and Neurological Examination 1.3.1. Vital Signs: Temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and blood pressure (BP). 1.3.2. Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat (HEENT) 1.3.3. Neck 1.3.4. Cardiovascular: Inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation 1.3.5. Pulmonary: Inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation. 1.3.6. Breast 1.3.7. Gastrointestinal: Inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation. 1.3.8. Genitourinary (includes pap smear, testicular exam) 1.3.9. Hernia Exam 1.3.10. Lymph Nodes: Evaluation of lymph nodes in the cervical, auxiliary, and inguinal regions. 1.3.11. Neurological: Must include a general mental status evaluation and general assessment of the
major cranial/peripheral nerves (motor, sensory, reflexes) 1.3.12. Musculoskeletal: Includes an overall assessment of range of motion (ROM) of all joints. 1.3.13. Skin Exam: (includes screening for cancers) 1.3.14. Vision - Assessment of vision must include evaluation of distance, near, peripheral, and color
vision. Evaluate for common visual disorders.
1.4. Blood Analysis The Blood Analysis must take place prior to physicals and reviewed during physicals. The following are components of the blood analysis. At a minimum, laboratory services must provide these components in their automated chemistry panel (aka SMAC 20) and complete blood count (CBC) protocols
1.4.1. CBC with differential, Red Blood Cell Count (Hematocrit) indices and morphology, and Platelet Count
1.4.2. CMP—Comprehensive Metabolic Profile 1.4.3. C-Reactive Protein 1.4.4. Lipid Panel—Includes Total Cholesterol, Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL-C) level, High Density
Lipoprotein (HDL-C) level, and Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio, Triglycerides. 1.4.5. PSA Prostate Cancer Marker – Men over 40
1.5.2. Urinalysis to include 10 panel drug screen 1.5.3. Microscopic—Includes WBC, RBC, WBC Casts, RBC Casts, and Crystals
1.6. Audiology - Hearing thresholds shall be assessed annually in each ear at each of the following frequencies: 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz, 3000 Hz, 4000 Hz, 6000 Hz, 8000 Hz Results should be compared with baseline and subsequent test results
1.7. Pulmonary Function Test (Spirogram) 1.7.1. Spirometry/Pulmonary Function Test (FVC, FEV1, absolute FEV1/FVC ratio)
Results should be compared with baseline and subsequent test results
1.8. Chest X-Ray 1.8.1. This procedure should occur every other year for all WFR personnel
Results should be compared with baseline and subsequent test results
1.9. Electrocardiograms (ECGs) 1.9.1. Resting ECG part of baseline and annually 1.9.2. Cardiac Treadmill Stress Test with EKG and with or without imaging echocardiography or
radionuclide scanning) shall be performed every other year for all WFR. 1.9.3. Coronary Calcium Scan—based on age & risk stratification
1.10. Mammography 1.10.1. Mammography shall be made available annually to each female member over the age of 40.
Results should be compared with baseline and subsequent test results
1.11. Titers, Immunizations and Infectious Disease Screening 1.11.1. Tuberculosis Screen (Annual PPD) 1.11.2. Hepatitis C Virus Screen—baseline and following exposure 1.11.3. HIV Screening available to all personnel 1.11.4. Hepatitis B 1.11.5. Td—Tetanus/Diphtheria Vaccine (Booster every 10 years) 1.11.6. MMR—Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine 1.11.7. Polio Vaccine—booster 1.11.8. Hepatitis A Vaccine 1.11.9. Varicella Vaccine offered to all non-immune personnel (chicken pox) 1.11.10. Meningococcal vaccine
1.12. Heavy Metal and Special Exposure Screening—for new HazMat team members, exiting members, and members with suspected exposure.
1.13. Colon Cancer Screening 1.13.1. Fecal Occult Blood Testing shall be provided annually to all members above age 40
1.14. Ultrasound Screening This screening will include all of the following:
1.14.1. Echocardiogram—Heart with Function 1.14.2. Thyroid
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1.14.3. Carotid Arteries with CIMT Vascular Age 1.14.4. Aorta and Aortic Valve 1.14.5. Internal Organs—Liver, Pancreas, Gall Bladder, Spleen, and Kidneys 1.14.6. Bladder 1.14.7. Ovaries and Uterus for women 1.14.8. Testicular and Prostate for men
1.15. Weight and Body Composition 1.15.1. Body weight to be measured and recorded annually 1.15.2. Body composition conducted solely for the purpose of departmental health using waist-to-hip
ratio.
1.16. Firefighter Fitness Evaluation
This evaluation will include the following
1.16.1. Muscular strength and endurance to be evaluated per NFPA 1583 Guidelines
1.16.2. Aerobic Endurance Evaluation (VO2 Max) is to be calculated
1.16.3. Flexibility and range of motion measurements
1.16.4. Personal fitness, nutrition and diet recommendations
2. CONSTRAINTS Out of Scope 2.1. It is out of scope to diagnose, treat, or offer to treat any disease or disorder, mental or physical
or any physical deformity or injury by any system or method and to effect cures thereof
2.2. General follow-up care is not supported by this contract. Personnel have the right to choose who provides follow-up care. Therefore, it becomes the individual’s responsibility for his/her medical provider selection and payment for any follow-up visits and/or procedures.
3. TASKS/DELIVERABLES/PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 3.1. Identify a primary contact for the duration of the contract, and a consistent point of contact for
scheduling exams and other work scope matters.
3.2. Written medical clearance issued to WFR for each individual eligible to perform emergency response services in compliance with National Fire Protection Association Standard 1582 Chapter 7. Chapter 9 can be used for physician guidance.
3.3. Written respiratory protection clearance issued to WFR for each individual eligible to wear positive and negative pressure respiratory protection in compliance with OSHA respiratory protection standard 29 CFR 1910.134
3.4. Provide follow-up information or referral to personal physician, specialist(s), or other health care practitioner(s), as needed.
3.4.1. In case of possible life-threatening abnormal cardiac findings, provider will refer the individual to a specialist for follow up and will provide specific instructions for those referrals. Individual health insurance will be used for any follow-up/referrals.
3.5. MEDICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM/CONFIDENTIALITY
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3.5.1. All medical record keeping shall comply with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1020, “Access to employee exposure and medical records,” and any other applicable regulations and laws.
3.5.2. Medical information must be collected in a database that can provide both aggregate reports as well as specific individual information, that is electronically secure to only pre-authorized medical providers.
3.5.3. The contractor will maintain medical records in a manner that makes them readily identifiable as Wylie Fire Fighter medical records.
3.5.4. At no time will an individual’s medical information be released without written authorization by the employee.
4. TRANSITION AND EXIT STRATEGY Contractor must provide for transfer of medical records to a new provider upon contract expiration or termination.
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SECTION IV – QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS
1. DESIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS 1.1. Fire Service Specific Physician
This professional should have experience in occupational medicine; internal medicine specializing in fields relevant to the fire service such as occupational toxicology, industrial hygiene, epidemiology, infectious disease, pulmonary, cardiology, critical care, and orthopedics; or emergency medicine.
1.2. Physician should have a thorough knowledge of job-related activities, physical demands of the occupation and stresses associated with firefighting. The individual must understand the various Fire Service job analyses and remain current on medical literature pertaining to fire service related issues.
1.3. The physician should have knowledge of local, state, and federal laws as well as the roles of labor and management relating to occupational medicine, health, and safety.
2. WORK HISTORY/PAST PERFORMANCE Offerors should have experience running similar programs, preferably for fire service personnel.
3. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS 3.1. Laboratory analysis should be performed in such a way that results can be reviewed with the
individual at the time of the exam. If multiple trips are involved, this should be identified in the proposed schedule of work.
3.2. Contractor will be required to sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement approved by the City Attorney.
3.3. Wylie Fire Rescue will review any metal health program that is available as well.
4. PLACE AND HOURS OF PERFORMANCE Place and hours are to be proposed by offeror and will be evaluated as part of the program offering.
A Wylie Fire Station is available to hold annual fitness evaluations. This facility has private rooms as well as a fitness center.
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SECTION V - SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Respondent should carefully read the information contained herein, and submit a complete response to
all requirements and questions as directed.
2. Responses and any other information submitted by Respondents in response to this RFP shall become the property of the City.
3. Failure to comply with the requirements contained in this RFP may result in a finding that the Respondent is not qualified and is ineligible to submit a Proposal in response to any subsequent RFP.
4. Only individual firms, practices or formal joint ventures or partnerships with history in providing the services may apply. Two firms may not apply jointly unless they have formed a legal entity. (This does not preclude a Provider from having consultants.)
5. The materials submitted must be enclosed in a sealed envelope (or box or container).
6. The RFP number should be clearly visible; and name, telephone number and the return address of the Respondent should be clearly visible on the outside of the sealed envelope (or box or container).
7. Late submittals properly identified will be returned to Respondent unopened. Late submittals will not be considered under any circumstances.
8. Each Response should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise description of the Respondent’s ability to meet the requirements of this RFP. Emphasis should be on completeness, clarity of content, responsiveness to the requirements, and an understanding of the City's needs.
9. Responses which are qualified with conditional clauses, or alterations, or items not called for in the RFP documents, or irregularities of any kind, are subject to disqualification by the City, at its option. The City reserves the right to waive any irregularity or informality in a Response or Proposal.
B. PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SEALED PROPOSALS: “Original” Copy - Submit one (1) labeled “Original” which must include:
• An original signature on the transmittal letter • A sealed envelope containing the “Proposal Fees” • An electronic .pdf copy on USB (which includes all signatures)
“Copies” - Submit an additional three (3) hardcopies of the entire response. Signatures may also be copies.
Do not include any pricing in these copies.
1. Page Size, Binders and Dividers: Submittals must be typed on letter-size (8-1/2” x 11”) paper with a minimum 12 pt font. The City requests that submittals be printed on both sides of the paper and each copy be submitted in separate bound binders (three (3) ring binders) with tab separators as requested. Preprinted material should be referenced in the submittal and included as labeled attachments. Number each side of each page consecutively, including letters of interest, brochures, licenses, resumes and supplemental information.
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2. Submittal Length Limit submittals to 20 sheets of paper, which may be printed on both sides. Covers, table of contents, divider tabs and “City Required Documents” will not count as pages, provided no additional information is included on those pages. Any submittals exceeding the page limit may be disqualified
3. Pagination All pages of the submittal should be numbered sequentially in Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, etc.). Attachments should be numbered or referenced separately.
3. References and Proprietary Information Submission of a response presumably provides permission for the City to make inquiries concerning the respondent, its officers, and others employed by the prospective Firms. Any proprietary information that the Firm does not want disclosed to the public shall be so identified by the Firm on each page in which it is found.
4. Respondents must submit the following information: Transmittal Letter - Include a short transmittal letter:
• Summarizing why the Provider believes itself to be the most highly qualified for this project.
• Contain a statement granting the City and its representatives authorization to contact any previous client of the Provider (or a Providers’s Team Member) for purposes of ascertaining an independent evaluation of the Provider’s or a Provider’s Team member’s performance.
• This letter must have the original signature of an officer of the principal responding firm, and be included in the copy marked “Original”.
Tab A – Company Overview and Qualifications –
• Provide a historical summary of your firm’s experience in conducting NFPA 1582 compliant baseline medical evaluations and key business data about the organization
• Size and staffing • Current workload and availability to meet the City’s exam schedule • Names of the principal officers of the firm
Tab B – Proposed Program -
• Outline practices and procedures that will be used to perform the services. • Provide a plan detailing evaluation activities, including HIPPA compliant record keeping,
and a plan for maintaining written documentation regarding follow-up/referral program or procedure recommendations
• Provide a proposed schedule of work (including a timeline chart) outlining how you will schedule fire fighter exams to minimize out-of-service time. Schedule should also estimate the length of time, in days, it will take to complete required lab tests and exams for all personnel.
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• Itemize the sites where the exams will be performed and the location of the office that will serve this contract. If a mobile unit will be used, provide information about its features.
• Added value Provide any information that sets your services apart from others. Describe any service enhancements, additional services, or alternative approaches to the requested services, where feasible, which may not be specifically requested, but which would advance City’s efforts to meeting its stated objectives.
Tab C – Key Personnel -
• Identify the key individuals who will work with City to perform the scope of work, including their roles and responsibilities ;
• Provide resumes for the key individuals which contain the following information: o Position with the Company o Years with the Company o Education, Licenses, and Certifications o Work experience related to purpose of contract o Any additional qualification and credentials o Indicate the members of your project team who are sub-contractors (if
any) to your organization, and specify the ratio of staff to subcontractors in your proposed project team.
Tab D - Work History - Identify current major clients, particularly other governmental entities, of similar
size and scope of work and provide the following information for each: • Client name, location, point of contact name(s) and telephone number(s) • Dates and length of time occupational medical exam services were provided • Approximate number and types of occupational medical exams conducted in each
organization.
Tab E – City Required Forms (these pages do not count towards the maximum 20 pages) • Insurance Certificate(s) – see Exhibit B for requirements • Law Compliance Form – see Exhibit C • Vendor Supplemental Form – See Exhibit D • Vendor Acknowledgement Form – See Exhibit E
COST PROPOSAL (these pages do not count towards the maximum 20 pages)
A cost form has been provided for your use. If additional services are offered, itemize the associated cost on the second worksheet.
The cost proposal must be placed in a separate, sealed envelope and included with the submission marked as “Original”.
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W2019-4-AEXHIBIT A - COST FORM
PROVIDER NAME:
Enter information in the colored cells. For each item, refer to the specifications for details. Any enhancements or deviations should be explained in comments and also in your proposal. If there are no changes, enter "as specified" in the comments field.
SERVICE REQUESTED COMMENTS / EXPLANATIONS
ESTIMATED ANNUAL
QUANTITYPROVIDER'S UNIT PRICE
PROVIDER'S EXTENDED COST (ESTIMATED QTY x UNIT PRICE)
Medical and Occupational/Environmental History Questionnaire
51
General Physical and Neurological ExaminationCost includes vital signs, HEENT, neck, cardiovascular, pulmo nary, breast, gastrointestinal, hernia, lymph nodes, neurological, musculoskeletal, and skin exams.
51
Genitourinary
Testicular exam 48
Pap smear · 3
Vision 51
Blood Analysis
CBC with differential 51
CMP 51
C-Reactive Protein, Triglycerides 51
Cholesterol 51
PSA Prostate Cancer Marker 24
Urinalysis 51
Audiology 51
Pulmonary Function Test (Spirogram) 51
ChestX-Ray 25
Electrocardiograms
Resting ECG 51
Cardiac Treatmill Stress Test with EKG without imaging echocardiography or radionuclide scanning
25
Coronary Calcium Scan 10
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Mammography 3
Titers, Immunizations and Infectious Disease Screening:
Tuberculosis screening (annual PPD) 51
Hepatitis C Virus Screening 15
HIV Screening
Td 10
Hepatitis A Vaccine 20
Varicella Titer 5
Varicella Vaccine 5
Meningococcal Titer 5
Meningococcal Vaccine 5
Hepatitis A Titer * As needed each
Hepatitis B Titer * As needed each
Hepatitis B Vaccine * As needed each
MMR * As needed each
MMR Titer * As needed each
Polio Titer * As needed each
Polio Vaccine Booster * As needed each
Heavy Metal and Special Exposure Screening 8
Colon Cancer Screening 25
Ultrasound Screening - Full Body 51
Body Weight and Composition 51
TOTAL:
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Issued: 1/4/2013 Revised: 1/29/2018
Exhibit B Insurance Requirements PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Services performed by consultants or other professional, including but not limited to: Accountants, Attorneys, Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Veterinarians, Real Estate Appraisal, Optometry, Landscape Architects, Medical Doctors and Materials Testing (herein referred to as “Provider”).
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CERTIFICATES: The following terms are required by the City of Wylie, Texas.
Certificate of Insurance is a form pursuant to SB 425 and approved by the Texas Department of Insurance:
• Provider shall obtain and maintain the minimum insurance coverage set forth in this document. By requiring such minimum insurance, City shall not be deemed or construed to have assessed the risk that may or may not be applicable to the Provider. The Provider shall assess its own risks and if it deems appropriate and/or prudent, maintain higher limits and/or broader coverage. The Provider is not relieved of any liability or obligation assumed or pursuant to the Contract by reason of its failure to obtain or maintain insurance in sufficient amounts, duration, or types. The insurance requirements listed below do not replace any warranty or surety (performance, payment, or maintenance) bonds if required by the City.
• The cost of all required policies is the responsibility of the Provider. • All insurance requirements and subsequent certificates are contract specific, and must reference the City’s
contract number. • Where allowable by law, all Provider insurance policies that are required to name the City of Wylie, it’s City
Council, officers, agents, representatives, employees, boards and commissions, and/or volunteers (herein referred to as “City”) as an additional insured.
• All policies must be endorsed to read as primary and non-contributory coverage regardless of the application of other insurance. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City of Wylie, it’s City Council, officers, agents, representatives, employees, boards and commissions, and/or volunteers (herein referred to as “City”) shall be in excess of the provider’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
• Providers shall provide the City evidence that any/all partners, sub-Providers or other agents performing work on the project have the same types and amounts of coverage as required herein; or that the sub-Providers are included under the Provider’s policy.
• Upon written request by the City, Provider shall furnish within ten (10) business days, current certificate(s) of insurance and endorsement pages evidencing the required coverage; and shall furnish the City with current certificates prior to any contract renewals or extension.
• The certificate forms must be approved by the Texas Department of Insurance, and are to be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The City will not accept Memorandums of Insurance or Binders as proof of insurance.
• Coverage must be issued by a company that maintains a rating of “A- VI” or better by A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide, or other equivalent rating service(s), authorized to transact business in the State of Texas,
• Such policies shall require the provision of written notice to City at least thirty (30) days prior to cancellation, non-renewal, or material modification of any policies, evidenced by return receipt or United States Certified Mail.
• The City reserves the right to approve the security of the insurance coverage provided by insurers including terms, conditions and the Certificate of Insurance. Failure of the Provider to fully comply with requirements during the term of the contract will be considered a material breach of contract and will be cause for immediate termination of the contract at the option of the City.
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B. VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE:
• Prior to commencement of work, and thereafter upon renewal or replacement of coverage required, Provider shall furnish City a certificate(s) of insurance pursuant to SB425 and approved by the Texas Department of Insurance, including for sub-Providers as cited, executed by a duly authorized representative of each insurer, showing compliance with the requirements. Provider shall furnish copies of all endorsement to insurance policies as required by each section herein to the City. The COI shall:
o List each insurer’s NACI Number of FEIN o List the City’s Contract Number, project name or other identifying reference of event or service being
performed o Specifically list reference to all endorsement required herein o List the City of Wylie, 300 Country Club Road, Bldg. 100, Wylie, TX 75098 in the Certificate Holder Section.
• Failure of the City to demand such certificate(s) or other evidence of full compliance with these insurance requirements or failure of the City to identify a deficiency from evidence that is provided shall not be construed as a waiver of Provider’s obligation to maintain such insurance.
• City shall have the right, but not the obligation, of prohibiting Provider or any other sub-Provider, partner or agent of the Provider from entering the project site until such certificates or other evidence that insurance has been placed in complete compliance with these requirements is received and approved by the City.
• The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies at any time. C. MINIMUM SCOPE OF INSURANCE:
• ISO Form GL 00 01 (or similar form) covering Commercial General Liability. “Occurrence” form only. Claims Made forms are not acceptable, except for professional liability policies.
• Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the Labor Code of the State of Texas, including Employers’ Liability Insurance when allowable.
• Cyber Liability coverage • Professional Liability (E&O) Insurance/Medical Mal-Practice coverage • Automobile Liability as required by the State of Texas, covering all owned, hired, or non-owned vehicles.
Automobile Liability is only required if vehicle(s) will be used under this contract. • Pollution Legal Liability Insurance. If the contract requires hazardous or bio-hazardous waste removal, clean up or
remediation.
D. MINIMUM LIMITS OF INSURANCE AND OTHER PROVISIONS:
GENERAL COMMERCIAL LIABILITY INSURANCE: • A general commercial liability insurance policy in an amount not less than:
o $1,000,000.00 Per Occurrence; o $1,000,000 Personal/Advertising Injury o $2,000,000.00 General Aggregate in the aggregate for third party bodily injury, personal injury, and
property damage. o $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate
• Policy will include coverage for:
o Premises / Operations o Independent contractors/providers o Broad Form Contractual Liability
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o Product/Complete Operations o Personal and Advertising Injury o Broad Form Property Damage
• Such policy shall name the City, its officers, agents, representatives, employees, boards and commissions, and
volunteers as “additional insured “ relative to liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the provider, products and completed operations of the provider, premises owned, occupied or used by the provider; using ISO additional insured endorsement CG 20 10 and CG 20 37 or their equivalent, including coverage for City with respect to liability arising out of the completed operations of Provider. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afford to the City of Wylie, its officers, agents, representatives, employees, boards and commissions, and volunteers.
• The service provider’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance in respects to the City of Wylie, its officers, agents, representatives, employees, boards and commissions, or volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City of Wylie, its officers, agents, representatives, employees, boards and commissions, or volunteers shall be in excess of the provider’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
• The service provider’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom the claim is made or suit is brought, except to the insured’s limits of liability.
• Such policy shall provide for a Waiver of Subrogation against the City for injuries, including death, property damage, or any other loss to the extent that same is covered by the proceeds of the insurance.
REQUIRED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE: • Workers’ Compensation statutory limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of Texas • Employers’ Liability minimum limits:
o $1,000,000 Bodily Injury by Accident, o $1,000,000 Bodily Injury by Disease-Each Employee, o $1,00,000 Bodily Injury by Disease-Policy Limit
• The service provider waives all rights against City and its agents, officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages under service provider’s workers’ compensation and employers’ liability or commercial umbrella liability insurance. Service Provider must cause a waiver of subrogation to be effected under its workers’ compensation coverage.
• In the event that Provider is not required by the laws of the State of Texas to carry Workers’ Compensation, the Provider shall provide a written statement on company letterhead.
CYBER LIABILITY INSURANCE: • Coverage naming the City of Wylie as an additional insured under the Cyber Liability policy, including coverage for
the City with respect to liability arising out of all errors and omissions of vendor/contractor or products. • Coverage shall be no less than $1,000,000.00 each claim and $3,000,000.00 in the aggregate.
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY (E&O) INSURANCE/MEDICAL MAL-PRACTICE COVERAGE
• Required for all professional service contracts including but not limited to architects, engineers, consultants, counselors, medical professionals, attorney, and accountants.
• A professional liability (errors and omissions) policy in an amount not less than: o $1,000,000.00 Per Occurrence o $2,000,000.00 Aggregate.
• Any deductible must be listed on the certificate, and evidence of the Provider’s deductible amount in the form of the appropriate declaration page.
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Issued: 1/4/2013 Revised: 1/29/2018
• Professional Liability (E&O) may be written on a claims made basis but must include an extended reporting period of at least three (3) years after contract completion.
• City shall be included as an additional insured under the E&O policy, including coverage for City with respect to liability arising out of all errors and omissions of Provider and/or sub-providers.
• Medical Mal-Practice Coverage in the minimums as required by law, or greater. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY: • Automobile minimum liability limits:
o $1,000,000 Per Occurrence • Limits may only be reduced if approved in writing by the City of Wylie Purchasing Department. Automobile liability
shall apply to all owned, hired, and non-owned automobiles. • Such policy shall name the City, its City Council, officers, agents, representatives, employees, boards and
commissions, and volunteers as “additional insured “ relative to liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the provider, products and completed operations of the provider, premises owned, occupied or used by the provider. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afford to the City of Wylie, its City Council, officers, agents, representatives, employees, boards and commissions, and volunteers.
POLLUTION LEGAL LIABILITY INSURANCE:
• Pollution Legal Liability coverage (if required) with limits of not less than o $3,000,000.00 per occurence
All questions regarding coverage requirements should be directed to the City of Wylie Purchasing Department.
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EXHIBIT C
W2019-4-A
COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL LAWS and CITY CHARTER By submitting a response to this solicitation, the Provider hereby certifies that he/she/it is in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, and the City Charter. The Provider also certifies the following: CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY
The Provider certifies that at the time of submission, he/she/it is not on the Federal Government’s list of suspended, ineligible, or debarred contractors. In the event of placement on the list between the time of bid/proposal submission and execution of a contract, the Provider will notify the City of Wylie Purchasing Agent. Failure to do may result in terminating this contract for default.
DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTED PARTIES (Form 1295)
By submitting a response to this solicitation, the Provider agrees to comply with Texas Government Code Section 2252.908. Provider agrees to provide the City of Wylie Purchasing Agent, and/or requesting department, the “Certificate of Interested Parties,” FORM 1295 as required, with in ten (10) business days from notification of award, renewal, amended or extended contract. Visit https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf_info_form1295.htm for more information.
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH IMMIGRATION LAWS
The Provider certifies that he/she/it is in compliance with all provisions of Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”) and Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (“IRCA”) in regards to his/her/its employees/laborers and that employment eligibility has been verified by the Provider for all persons who will provide services to City. COMPLIANCE INDEMNIFICATION: IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CONTRACTOR AND THE CITY OF WYLIE, VENDER AGREES TO RELEASE, DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CITY OF WYLIE AND ITS OFFICERS, COUNCIL MEMBERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, WHETHER CIVIL OR CRIMINAL, BROUGHT AGAINST THE CITY OF WYLIE BY ANY GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY OR AGENCY RELATED TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY PROVIDING SERVICES BY, THROUGH OR UNDER VENDOR’S AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF WYLIE THAT ARE BASED ON ANY FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INA AND IRCA.
NO PROHIBITED INTEREST I, the undersigned, declare and affirm that no person or officer of the submitting Provider or its
partners are either employed by the City of Wylie or is an elected official of the City of Wylie and who has a financial interest, direct or indirect, in any contract with the City of Wylie or has a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in the sale to the City of Wylie of any land, or rights or interest in any land, materials, supplies or service. As per Section 11.02 of the Wylie City Charter, interest represented by ownership of stock by a City of Wylie employee or official is permitted if the ownership amounts to less than one (1) per cent of the corporation stock.
I further understand and acknowledge that the existence of a prohibited interest at any time during
the term of this contract will render the contract voidable. DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS
Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code requires that any vendor or person considering doing business with a local government entity disclose in the Questionnaire Form CIQ, the vendor or person's affiliation or business relationship that might cause a conflict of interest with a local government entity. By law, this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of The City of Wylie no later than the 7th business day after the date the person becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be filed. See Section 176.006, Local Government Code. A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. By submitting a response to this request, the vendor represents that it is in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code. Form is attached to the bid specifications.
DISCLOSURE OF COMMERCIAL OR SOCIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ISRAEL
Government Code 2270 (Texas HB 89 effective 9/1/2017): the Provider entering into a contract with the City verifies that it (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract and any subsequent renewals.
DISCLOSURE OF BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WITH IRAN, SUDAN, OR A FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATION
Texas S.B. 252 (Effective 9/1/2017): provides that (1) the City may not enter into a governmental contract with a Provider that is identified on a list prepared and maintained by the comptroller and that does business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization; and (2) a company that the United States government affirmatively declares to be excluded from its federal sanctions regime relating to Sudan, its federal sanctions regime relating to Iran, or any federal sanctions regime relating to a foreign terrorist organization is not subject to contract prohibition under this subchapter.
Authorized Representative: Company Name: ________________________________________________________ Date: __________________________________________________________ Printed Name: __________________________________________________________
SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED to before me this ____ day of ______________, 2018 to certify with witness my hand and official seal. __________________________________________ Notary Public in and for the State of ____________
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EXHIBIT D PROVIDER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The following information is required for contract development.
1. In what state was your business formed? ______________________
2. Provide the following information for the person authorized to execute contracts on behalf of your organization: Name____________________________________Title___________________________ Mailing Address________________________________City___________State_____Zip______
3. Provide the following information for the contact person authorized to implement this
BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT This Business Associate Agreement (“BAA”) is entered into by and between the City of Wylie, Texas, a home-rule municipality (“City”), and ________________, a _________(“Business Associate”) (collectively the “Parties”). This BAA is effective as of _________ and will remain in effect for the duration of the business relationship(s) between the Parties.
WHEREAS, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (Public Law 104-191) and its implementing regulations in effect or as amended (45 CFR Parts 160, 162, and 164) (collectively, “HIPAA” or “HIPAA Rules”) establish specific requirements relating to the security and confidentiality of certain individually identifiable health information (“Protected Health Information,” or “PHI”); and
WHEREAS, City and Business Associate have entered into one or more business agreements (“Agreements”) for which City may disclose to Business Associate certain PHI that is subject to protection under HIPAA; and
WHEREAS, HIPAA requires City to obtain satisfactory assurances from Business Associate that Business Associate will appropriately safeguard the PHI that it receives from City in the course of providing services to or on behalf of City, including assurances that Business Associate will obtain similar assurances from other entities to which it discloses the PHI; and
WHEREAS, the HIPAA Rules, as most recently amended by the Omnibus Rule,1 require entities hired by business associates to be responsible and accountable for compliance with applicable privacy, security and breach requirements; and
WHEREAS, both the Omnibus Rule and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (“the HITECH Act”), enacted as Title XIII of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“ARRA”) (Public Law 111-05), amend and extend certain provisions of HIPAA, and directly affect business associates and entities hired by business associates; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to HIPAA, City wishes to obtain assurances that Business Associate will appropriately safeguard the PHI that it accesses from City for purposes of services the Business Associate delivers to City, and will receive similar assurances from other entities to which it discloses the PHI for purposes of its services to City; and
WHEREAS, City and Business Associate are familiar with, and seek to comply with, the applicable terms of HIPAA and the HITECH Act, and Business Associate seeks to provide for the security and confidentiality of the PHI accessed by Business Associate.
1 The Omnibus Rule was published by the US DHHS Office of Civil Rights and is formally known as “Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notifications Rules Under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act and the Generic Information Nondiscrimination Act; Other Modifications to the HIPAA Rules.” 78 Fed. Reg. 5566 (January 25, 2013).
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THEREFORE, pursuant to the above statements and in consideration of the mutual promises herein, the Parties agree as follows:
Definitions The terms used in this BAA, but not otherwise defined, shall have the same meaning ascribed by 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164, e.g., Breach, Disclosure, Protected Health Information, Required By Law, Secretary, Security Incident, Subcontractor, Unsecured Protected Health Information, and Use.
1. Permitted Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information
a. Business Associate shall request, use, and disclose only the minimum amount of PHI reasonably necessary to accomplish its purposes under the Agreements.
b. Business Associate shall not use or further disclose the PHI except for purposes of the
Agreements, or as may be required by law.
c. Business Associate shall not use or disclose PHI in a manner that would violate Subpart E of 45 CFR Part 164, except for the specific uses and disclosures required under the Agreements.
d. City will notify Business Associate of any changes that would affect the allowed use or
disclosure of the PHI by Business Associate. 2. Safeguards
a. City will use appropriate safeguards to ensure the security and confidentiality of the PHI in its transmission to Business Associate.
b. Business Associate shall use appropriate safeguards to prevent use or disclosure of the
PHI other than as provided in this BAA. The safeguards will include administrative, physical, and technical measures that reasonably and appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, integrity, and availability of the PHI that Business Associate receives, creates, maintains, transmits, stores or otherwise accesses on behalf of City. Business Associate will establish and maintain comprehensive written policies and procedures with respect to such safeguards.
c. City will notify Business Associate of any limitation(s) that may affect Business
Associate’s use or disclosure of PHI. City will notify Business Associate of any changes, or revocation of, the permission by an individual to use or disclose his or her PHI, to the extent that such changes may affect Business Associate’s use or disclosure of PHI.
3. Agents of Business Associate
Business Associate shall ensure that each of its agents who may receive, create, maintain, transmit, store or otherwise access the PHI, including subcontractors, agrees in writing to the same restrictions and conditions that apply to Business Associate with respect to the PHI, including the duty to immediately notify Business Associate of any breach of confidentiality or security (which immediately shall be reported by Business Associate to City). Upon request, Business Associate shall provide City with a copy of each such agreement.
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4. Unauthorized Use or Disclosure: Report and Mitigation Business Associate shall report to the designated City contact in writing within 24 hours, any use or disclosure of the PHI other than as provided for in this BAA, and any suspected or actual breach of security relating to the PHI. Business Associate will take prompt action to correct, and mitigate the harmful effect of, any such use, disclosure, or security breach, and shall report to City on such action.
5. Record Retention
a. Business Associate shall retain all of the PHI received from City, or created by Business Associate under the Agreements, for the duration of the term of this BAA unless otherwise directed by City in writing.
b. Unless otherwise directed by City in writing, upon the termination of this BAA, Business
Associate shall return to City all copies and versions of the PHI, or destroy them, as directed by City. Upon the return or destruction of the PHI, Business Associate shall so certify to City in writing. If return or destruction is not feasible, then Business Associate shall extend the protections of the BAA and limit further uses and disclosures to those purposes that make the return or destruction of the information infeasible. City may direct Business Associate to retain the PHI for a specified time period beyond the termination of this BAA or Agreements. For such time as the PHI is not returned to City or destroyed, Business Associate shall continue to extend the protections of this BAA to such PHI notwithstanding the termination of this BAA.
6. Availability of Information
a. Upon request by City, Business Associate shall make available the PHI or other information required by City to fulfill its obligations under HIPAA, for amendment, accounting, compliance, or otherwise.
b. Upon request by City or the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, Business Associate shall make available its facilities, systems, procedures, records, internal practices, and books relating to its use and disclosure of the PHI in order to determine its compliance with the HIPAA Rules.
7. Training
In accordance with the requirements set forth under the HIPAA Rules, Business Associate’s staff shall complete annual training on information security and privacy awareness. Upon written request from City, Business Associate shall furnish evidence of such training to City.
8. Term and Termination
a. Term. This BAA is effective on the Effective Date and, except as specified in Section 8(b), 8(c) and 8(d), this BAA will terminate upon the termination of all Agreements, or upon signed written notice from City.
b. Breach. The parties recognize that a breach of this BAA may be reported to the
Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. City may terminate this BAA if Business Associate violates a material term of the BAA.
c. Violations of law. City may terminate this BAA if: (i) Business Associate is named as a
defendant in a criminal proceeding for a violation of HIPAA; or (ii) Business
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Associate has been found in any judicial or administrative proceeding to have violated HIPAA or other security or privacy law.
d. Termination for Cause. A breach of this BAA shall constitute a breach of the
Agreement, allowing the non-breaching party the rights allowed by the Agreement in the event of a breach. • City may terminate the Agreement if City determines that the Business Associate
has violated a material term of the BAA. In such an event, City may either (a) provide the Business Associate with a written notice of breach and terminate the Agreement if the Business Associate does not cure the breach within a specific period of time, or (b) immediately terminate the Agreement.
• City may terminate the Agreement if City determines that the Business Associate has been named in a criminal, judicial or administrative proceeding for a violation of HIPAA or other security or privacy law. In such an event, City may provide the Business Associate with a written notice terminating the Agreement.
e. Survival. The obligations of the Business Associate under this BAA shall survive the
termination of this BAA. 9. Mutual Indemnification
Business Associate will indemnify, hold harmless, and defend City from any claims, losses, liability, costs, and other expenses incurred as a result of any misrepresentation, breach, or non- fulfillment of this BAA.
10. Entire Agreement and Amendment
a. Entire Agreement. This BAA constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties relating to the safeguarding of the PHI and supersedes all other agreements, communications or understandings whether oral or in writing, between the parties to this BAA with respect to the subject matter hereof. To the extent that there is a conflict between this BAA and any Agreement as it relates to safeguarding PHI, this BAA controls.
b. Amendment. This BAA may be amended only by means of a writing signed by
authorized representatives of the Parties and referencing this BAA. The Parties agree to enter into negotiations to amend this BAA promptly upon the reasonable request of a party, including when changes in the law may make such changes necessary or advisable.
11. Litigation Assistance
Business Associate will make itself available to assist City by providing information or testifying as a witness in the event of administrative or judicial proceedings based on an alleged violation of HIPAA or other laws relating to security and privacy, except where Business Associate is also a named party in the same proceedings.
12. Third-Party Beneficiaries
Nothing in this BAA is intended to confer any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities upon anyone other than City, Business Associate, and their respective successors or assigns.
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13. Successors and Assigns The rights, remedies, obligations, and liabilities of each party under this BAA shall accrue to their successors and assigns. Notwithstanding this, each party shall notify the other in the event of a successorship or assignment, and shall take commercially reasonable steps to ensure that any successor or assign timely executes a new BAA.
14. Interpretation
This BAA will be interpreted as broadly as necessary to implement and comply with HIPAA. The Parties agree that any ambiguity in this BAA will be resolved in favor of a meaning that complies with and is consistent with HIPAA.
The undersigned agree by their authorized representatives:
THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS Insert firm name: _______________
Print Name: Mindy Manson Title: City Manager Date:
Print Name: Title: Date:
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W2019-4-A Vendor Acknowledgment Form
The undersigned hereby certifies that he/she understands the specifications, has read the document in its entirety and that the prices contained in this proposal have been carefully reviewed and are submitted as correct and final. Vendor further certifies and agrees to furnish any or all products/services upon which prices are extended at the price offered, and upon conditions contained in the specifications of the proposal. The following information must be filled out in its entirety for your proposal to be considered. Company Name: _________________________________________________ Address of Principal Place of Business: Phone/Fax of Principal Place of Business: Address, Phone and Fax of Majority Owner Principal Place of Business: E-mail Address of Representative: Authorized Representative: Signature: Title: _________________________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________________________________ Printed Name: _________________________________________________________________ Acknowledgement of Addenda: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5_____
