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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC2025-080 - 4/29/2025 - Approved ,SUS C� o SUPPLY AGREEMENT NO. 6220 v Large Flow Meters for Corpus Christi Water bOflPOPA1E .1852 THIS Large Flow Meters for Corpus Christi Water Supply Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between the City of Corpus Christi, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation ("City") and Omicron Controls, Inc. ("Contractor"), effective upon execution by the City Manager or the City Manager's designee ("City Manager"). WHEREAS, Contractor has bid to provide Large Flow Meters for Corpus Christi Water in response to Request for Bid No. 6220 ("RFB"), which RFB includes the required scope of work and all specifications and which RFB and the Contractor's bid response are incorporated by reference in this Agreement as Exhibits 1 and 2, respectively, as if each were fully set out here in its entirety. NOW, THEREFORE, City and Contractor agree as follows: 1. Scope. Contractor will provide Large Flow Meters for Corpus Christi Water in accordance with the attached Scope of Work, as shown in Attachment A, the content of which is incorporated by reference into this Agreement as if fully set out here in its entirety. "Goods, "products", and "supplies", as used in this Agreement, refer to and have the same meaning. 2. Term. (A) The Term of this Agreement is two years beginning on the date provided in the Notice to Proceed from the Contract Administrator or the City's Procurement Division. The parties may mutually extend the term of this Agreement for up to zero additional zero-year periods ("Option Period(s)"), provided, the parties do so in writing prior to the expiration of the original term or the then-current Option Period. (B) At the end of the Term of this Agreement or the final Option Period, the Agreement may, at the request of the City prior to expiration of the Term or final Option Period, continue on a month-to-month basis for up to six months with compensation set based on the amount listed in Attachment B for the Term or the final Option Period. The Contractor may opt out of this continuing term by providing notice to the City at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the Term or final Option Period. During the month-to-month term, either Party may terminate the Agreement upon 30 days' written notice to the other Party. 3. Compensation and Payment. This Agreement is for an amount not to exceed $98,633.72, subject to approved extensions and changes. Payment will be made Supply Agreement Standard Form - Wastewater Page 1 of 7 Approved as to Legal Form March 8, 2022 for goods delivered and accepted by the City within 30 days of acceptance, subject to receipt of an acceptable invoice. All pricing must be in accordance with the attached Bid/Pricing Schedule, as shown in Attachment B, the content of which is incorporated by reference into this Agreement as if fully set out here in its entirety. Any amount not expended during the initial term or any option period may, at the City's discretion, be allocated for use in the next Option Period. Invoices must be mailed to the following address with a copy provided to the Contract Administrator: City of Corpus Christi Attn: Accounts Payable P.O. Box 9277 Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277 4. Contract Administrator. The Contract Administrator designated by the City is responsible for approval of all phases of performance and operations under this Agreement, including deductions for non-performance and authorizations for payment. The City's Contract Administrator for this Agreement is as follows: Name: Amanda Howard Department: Corpus Christi Water Phone: (361 )826-1894 Email: AmandaC@cctexas.com 5. Insurance. Before performance can begin under this Agreement, the Contractor must deliver a certificate of insurance ("COI"), as proof of the required insurance coverages, to the City's Risk Manager and the Contract Administrator. Additionally, the COI must state that the City will be given at least 30 days' advance written notice of cancellation, material change in coverage, or intent not to renew any of the policies. The City must be named as an additional insured. The City Attorney must be given copies of all insurance policies within 10 days of the City Manager's written request. Insurance requirements are as stated in Attachment C, the content of which is incorporated by reference into this Agreement as if fully set out here in its entirety. 6. Purchase Release Order. For multiple-release purchases of products to be provided by the Contractor over a period of time, the City will exercise its right to specify time, place and quantity of products to be delivered in the following manner: any City department or division may send to Contractor a purchase release order signed by an authorized agent of the department or division. The purchase release order must refer to this Agreement, and products will remain with the Contractor until such time as the products are delivered and accepted by the City. Supply Agreement Standard Form -Wastewater Page 2 of 7 Approved as to Legal Form March 8, 2022 7. Inspection and Acceptance. City may inspect all products supplied before acceptance. Any products that are delivered but not accepted by the City must be corrected or replaced immediately at no charge to the City. If immediate correction or replacement at no charge cannot be made by the Contractor, a replacement product may be bought by the City on the open market and any costs incurred, including additional costs over the item's bid price, must be paid by the Contractor within 30 days of receipt of City's invoice. 8. Warranty. (A) The Contractor warrants that all products supplied under this Agreement are new, quality items that are free from defects, fit for their intended purpose, and of good material and workmanship. The Contractor warrants that it has clear title to the products and that the products are free of liens or encumbrances. (B) In addition, the products purchased under this Agreement shall be warranted by the Contractor or, if indicated in Attachment D by the manufacturer, for the period stated in Attachment D. Attachment D is attached to this Agreement and is incorporated by reference into this Agreement as if fully set out here in its entirety. 9. Quality/Quantity Adjustments. Any quantities indicated on the Bid/Pricing Schedule are estimates only and do not obligate the City to order or accept more than the City's actual requirements nor do the estimates restrict the City from ordering less than its actual needs during the term of the Agreement and including any Option Period. Substitutions and deviations from the City's product requirements or specifications are prohibited without the prior written approval of the Contract Administrator 10. Non-Appropriation. The continuation of this Agreement after the close of any fiscal year of the City,which fiscal year ends on September 30th annually, is subject to appropriations and budget approval specifically covering this Agreement as an expenditure in said budget, and it is within the sole discretion of the City's City Council to determine whether or not to fund this Agreement. The City does not represent that this budget item will be adopted, as said determination is within the City Council's sole discretion when adopting each budget. 11. independent Contractor. Contractor will perform the work required by this Agreement as an independent contractor and will furnish such products in its own manner and method, and under no circumstances or conditions will any agent, servant or employee of the Contractor be considered an employee of the City. 12. Subcontractors. In providing the Goods, Contractor will not enter into subcontracts or utilize the services of subcontractors. Supply Agreement Standard Form- Wastewater Page 3 of 7 Approved as to Legal Form March 8, 2022 13. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended or modified only in writing executed by authorized representatives of both parties. 14. Waiver. No waiver by either party of any breach of any term or condition of this Agreement waives any subsequent breach of the same. 15. Taxes. The Contractor covenants to pay payroll taxes, Medicare taxes, FICA taxes, unemployment taxes and all other applicable taxes. Upon request, the City Manager shall be provided proof of payment of these taxes within 15 days of such request. 16. Notice. Any notice required under this Agreement must be given by fax, hand delivery, or certified mail, postage prepaid, and is deemed received on the day faxed or hand-delivered or on the third day after postmark if sent by certified mail. Notice must be sent as follows: IF TO CITY: City of Corpus Christi Attn: Amanda Howard,Contracts/Funds Administrator Department: Corpus Christi Water Address: 2726 Holly Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415 Phone: (361 ) 826-1894 Fax: (361 ) 826-4495 IF TO CONTRACTOR: Omicron Controls, Inc. Attn: Kimberly Wellman Title: Secretary/Treasurer Address: P.O. Box 7745, The Woodlands, Texas 77387-7745 Phone: 281-363-3951 Fax: 281-363-3952. 17. CONTRACTOR SHALL FULLY INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS ("INDEMNITEES") FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, LOSS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, SUITS, AND CAUSES OF ACTION OF WHATEVER NATURE, CHARACTER, OR DESCRIPTION ON ACCOUNT OF PERSONAL INJURIES, PROPERTY LOSS, OR DAMAGE, OR ANY OTHER KIND OF INJURY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING ALL EXPENSES OF LITIGATION, COURT COSTS, ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPERT WITNESS FEES, WHICH ARISE OR ARE CLAIMED TO ARISE OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH A BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS Supply Agreement Standard Form-Wastewater Page 4 of 7 Approved as to Legal Form March 8, 2022 AGREEMENT BY THE CONTRACTOR OR RESULTS FROM THE NEGLIGENT ACT, OMISSION, MISCONDUCT, OR FAULT OF THE CONTRACTOR OR ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS. CONTRACTOR MUST, AT ITS OWN EXPENSE, INVESTIGATE ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, ATTEND TO THEIR SETTLEMENT OR OTHER DISPOSITION, DEFEND ALL ACTIONS BASED THEREON WITH COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND PAY ALL CHARGES OF ATTORNEYS AND ALL OTHER COSTS AND EXPENSES OF ANY KIND ARISING OR RESULTING FROM ANY SAID LIABILITY, DAMAGE, LOSS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, SUITS, OR ACTIONS. THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS OF CONTRACTOR UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL SURVIVE THE EXPIRATION OR EARLIER TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT. 18. Termination. (A) The City may terminate this Agreement for Contractor's failure to comply with any of the terms of this Agreement. The City must give the Contractor written notice of the breach and set out a reasonable opportunity to cure. If the Contractor has not cured within the cure period, the City may terminate this Agreement immediately thereafter. (B) Alternatively, the City may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon 30 days advance written notice to the Contractor. The City may also terminate this Agreement upon 24 hours written notice to the Contractor for failure to pay or provide proof of payment of taxes as set out in this Agreement. 19. Owner's Manual and Preventative Maintenance. Contractor agrees to provide a copy of the owner's manual and/or preventative maintenance guidelines or instructions if available for any equipment purchased by the City pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor must provide such documentation upon delivery of such equipment and prior to receipt of the final payment by the City. 20. Limitation of Liability. The City's maximum liability under this Agreement is limited to the total amount of compensation listed in Section 3 of this Agreement. In no event shall the City be liable for incidental, consequential or special damages. 21. Assignment. No assignment of this Agreement by the Contractor, or of any right or interest contained herein, is effective unless the City Manager first gives written consent to such assignment. The performance of this Agreement by the Contractor is of the essence of this Agreement, and the City Manager's right to withhold consent to such assignment is within the sole discretion of the City Manager on any ground whatsoever. Supply Agreement Standard Form- Wastewater Page 5 of 7 Approved as to Legal Form March 8, 2022 22. Severability. Each provision of this Agreement is considered to be severable and, if, for any reason, any provision or part of this Agreement is determined to be invalid and contrary to applicable law, such invalidity shall not impair the operation of nor affect those portions of this Agreement that are valid, but this Agreement shall be construed and enforced in all respects as if the invalid or unenforceable provision or part had been omitted. 23. Order of Precedence. In the event of any conflicts or inconsistencies between this Agreement, its attachments, and exhibits, such conflicts and inconsistencies will be resolved by reference to the documents in the following order of priority: A. this Agreement (excluding attachments and exhibits); B. its attachments; C. the bid solicitation document including any addenda (Exhibit 1 ); then, D. the Contractor's bid response (Exhibit 2). 24. Certificate of Interested Parties. Contractor agrees to comply with Texas Government Code Section 2252.908, as it may be amended, and to complete Form 1295 "Certificate of Interested Parties" as part of this Agreement if required by said statute. 25. Governing Law. Contractor agrees to comply with all federal, Texas, and City laws in the performance of this Agreement. The applicable law for any legal disputes arising out of this Agreement is the law of the State of Texas, and such form and venue for such disputes is the appropriate district, county, or justice court in and for Nueces County, Texas. 26. Public Information Act Requirements. This paragraph applies only to agreements that have a stated expenditure of at least $1 ,000,000 or that result in the expenditure of at least $1,000,000 by the City. The requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government Code, may apply to this contract and the Contractor agrees that the contract can be terminated if the Contractor knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that subchapter. 27. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all prior negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, either oral or written, between the parties. 28. Consent Decree Requirements. This Agreement is subject to certain requirements provided for by the Consent Decree entered into as part of Civil Action No. 2:20- cv-00235, United States of America and State of Texas v. City of Corpus Christi in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Corpus Christi Division (the "Consent Decree"). A set of Wastewater Consent Decree Special Conditions has been attached as Attachment E, the content of which is Supply Agreement Standard Form-Wastewater Page 6 of 7 Approved as to Legal Form March 8, 2022 incorporated by reference into this Agreement as if fully set out here in its entirety. The Contractor must comply with Attachment E while performing the Services. CONTRACTOR �Cf`�tbe�G� pyelkair Signature: Kimberly Wellman( pr10,202511:58CDT) Printed Name: Kimberly Wellman Title: Secretary/Treasurer Date: 04/10/2025 M2025-043 P COLH,C;` 4/29/2025 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI RffSB Sergio V asana(Apr30,2025 17:11 CDT) Sergio Villasana Director, Finance & Procurement Date: 04/30/2025 ATTES— Attached and Incorporated by Reference: Lebecca 1�geL2 Attachment A: Scope of Work Rebecca Huerta(Apr 30,2025 17:34 CDT) Attachment B: Bid/Pricing Schedule Rebecca Huerca Attachment C: Insurance Requirements clay Secretary Attachment D: Warranty Requirements Attachment E: Wastewater Consent Decree Special Conditions Incorporated by Reference Only: Exhibit 1 : RFB No. 6220 Exhibit 2: Contractor's Bid Response Supply Agreement Standard Form-Wastewater Page 7 of 7 Approved as to Legal Form March 8, 2022 ATTACHMENT A: SCOPE OF WORK 1.1 General Requirements/Background Information The Contractor shall supply, ultrasonic or electromagnetic large flow meters to be used by Corpus Christi Water. Flow meters shall conform to all requirements of this specification. Additionally, flow meters shall be compatible with Aclara's AMR (automated meter reading) System. 1.2 Technical Specifications: The Flow Meters delivered under this agreement shall meet the following specifications: Item Specification Pipe Sizes 611, 811, 1011, 1211, 1411, 1611, 2011, 2411 Flanges ANSI 150 lb Pressure Minimum 150 PSI Meter Connector 3-Wire Nicor Connector Output AMR Aclara compatible Certifications NSF-61 All Models 1.3 Delivery A. The Contractor shall be responsible for all delivery charges. B. Deliveries shall be made between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, unless specific arrangements are made otherwise. C. The Contractor will ship items ordered to: Corpus Christi Water 2726 Holly Road Corpus Christi, Texas 78414 Revised 1 1.30.20 Page 1 of 2 1.4 Warranty A. The Contractor shall provide a ten-year warranty from defects in materials. B. Workmanship warranty for a period of five years from the date of shipment. C. Warranty repairs shall be corrected in a timely manner upon notification. D. The Contractor shall be responsible for submitting warranty claims to the manufacturer. 1.5 Contractor Quality Control and Superintendence The Contractor shall ensure products and services meet quality standards to assure that the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. The Contractor will also provide supervision of the work to insure it complies with the contract requirements. Revised 11.30.20 Page 2 of 2 ATTACHMENT B: BID/PRICING SCHEDULE se ow �� CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT v BID FORM COMB 1 1852 RFB No. 6220 Large Flow Meters for Corpus Christi Water PAGE 1 OF 2 Date: 1/3/2025 Authorized K,�,n6�u� Gl����'►na� Bidder: Omicron Controls, Inc. Signature: 1. Refer to "Instructions to Bidders" and Contract Terms and Conditions before completing bid. 2. Quote your best price for each item. 3. In submitting this bid, Bidder certifies that: a. The prices in this bid have been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement with any other Bidder or competitor, for the purpose of restricting competition with regard to prices. b. Bidder is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the Disclosure of Interest information on file with City's Contracts and Procurement office, pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, is current and true. c. Bidder is current with all taxes due and company is in good standing with all applicable governmental agencies. d. Bidder acknowledges receipt and review of all addenda for this RFB. e. Bidder must complete respected ultrasonic or electromagnetic column according to your bid. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 2 YEAR ULTRASONIC ELECTROMAGNETIC PRICE TOTAL QTY UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE 1 6" Flow Meter Ea 2 $ 6" Flow Meter Ea 2 $ 2,827.28 $ 5,654.56 2 8" Flow Meter Ea 2 $ 8" Flow Meter Ea 2 $ 3,351.22 $ 6,702.44 3 10" Flow Meter Ea 2 $ 10" Flow Meter Ea 2 $ 3,812.17 $ 7,624.34 4 12" Flow Meter Ea 2 $ 12" Flow Meter Ea 2 $ 5,464.15 $10,928.30 PAGE 2 OF 2 ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 2 YEAR ULTRASONIC ELECTROMAGNETIC PRICE TOTAL QTY UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE 5 14" Flow Meter Ea 2 $ 14" Flow Meter Ea 2 $ 6,457.66 $ 12,915.32 6 16" Flow Meter Ea 2 $ 16" Flow Meter Ea 2 $ 7,327.33 $ 14,654.66 7 20" Flow Meter Ea 2 $ 20" Flow Meter Ea 2 $ 9,426.99 $ 18,853.98 8 24" Flow Meter Ea 2 $ 24" Flow Meter Ea 2 $ 10,650.06 $ 21,300.12 GRAND TOTAL $ 98,633.72 ATTACHMENT C: INSURANCE AND BOND REQUIREMENTS No insurance or bonds are required on this Agreement. Page 1 of 1 ATTACHMENT D - WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS i A.The Contractor shall provide a ten-year warranty from defects in materials. B. Workmanship warranty for a period of five years from the date of shipment. C.Warranty repairs must be corrected in a timely manner upon notification. D. The Contractor shall be responsible for submitting warranty claims to the manufacturer. Page 1 of 1