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Backfill Materials for CCW Water Line Repairs
THIS Backfill Materials for CCW Water Line Repairs Supply Agreement
("Agreement") is entered into by and between the City of Corpus Christi, a Texas home-
rule municipal corporation ("City") and G.P. Transport, Inc. ("Contractor"), effective
upon execution by the City Manager or the City Manager's designee ("City
Manager").
WHEREAS, Contractor has bid to provide Backfill Materials for CCW Water Line
Repairs in response to Request for Bid No. 6846 ("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 shall provide Backfill Materials for CCW Water Line Repairs 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 one year 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 two
additional one-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 at the appropriate pro rata amount, based on the amount listed
in Attachment B, for the month-to-month term. 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' advance written notice
to the other Party.
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3. Compensation and Payment. This Agreement is for an amount not to exceed
$842,975.00, subject to approved amendments and changes. Payment will be
made for Goods delivered and accepted by the City within 30 days of the invoice
date, subject to receipt of an acceptable invoice. All pricing must be in
accordance with the attached Quote/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.
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, TX 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:
Diana Zertuche-Garza, Contract Funds Administrator
Corpus Christi Water
361-826-1827
Dianag@corpuschristitx.gov
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 employee of the department or division.
The purchase release order must refer to this Agreement, and products will remain
with the Contractor until the Contractor receives the signed purchase release
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order, following which the products must be delivered and are subject to
acceptance by the City.
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, 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 Quote/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 the determination is within the
City Council's sole discretion when adopting each budget.
11. Independent Contractor. Contractor shall 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.
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12. Subcontractors. In providing the Goods, Contractor will not enter into
subcontracts or utilize the services of subcontractors.
13. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended or modified only in writing and
executed by an authorized representative of each party.
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. Reserved.
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: Diana Zertuche-Garza, Contract Funds Administrator
2726 Holly Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Phone: 361-826-1827
Fax: 361-826-7215
IF TO CONTRACTOR:
G.P. Transport, Inc.
Attn: Abel J. Solis
P.O. Box Drawer A, 506 Hwy 35, Gregory, TX 78359
Phone: 361-643-8546
Fax: 361-643-8655
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 THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT BY THE CONTRACTOR OR
RESULTS FROM THE NEGLIGENT ACT, OMISSION, OR FAULT OF THE
CONTRACTOR OR ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS. CONTRACTOR MUST, AT
ITS OWN EXPENSE, INVESTIGATE ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, ATTEND TO
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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.
(13) Alternatively, the City may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon
30 days' advance written notice to the Contractor.
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 goods purchased by the City pursuant to this
Agreement. Contractor must provide such documentation upon delivery of such
goods and prior to receipt of the final payment by the City.
20. Limitation of Liability. Each party's maximum liability under this Agreement is
limited to the total amount of compensation shown in Section 3 of this Agreement.
In no event shall either party 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.
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
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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 law.
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 forum and
venue for such disputes is the appropriate district or county court in Nueces
County, Texas. In accordance with Chapter 2271 , Texas Government Code, if this
contract has a value of $100,000 or more paid wholly or partly from public funds
and the Contractor has 10 or more full-time employees, Contractor verifies that
the Contractor does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term
of this Agreement. In accordance with Chapter 2274, Texas Government Code,
Contractor verifies that the Contractor does not have a practice, policy,
guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade
association and will not discriminate during the term of the Agreement against a
firearm entity or fire trade association. In accordance with Chapter 2276, Texas
Government Code, Contractor verifies that the Contractor does not boycott
energy companies and will not boycott energy companies during the term of this
Agreement.
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.
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G.P. Transport, Inc.
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Signature: Abel Solis(Jan 20,2026 14:31:47 CST)
Printed Name: Abel Solis
Title: Operations Manager
Date: 01/20/2026
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5/12/2026
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Purchasing Manager Date
Attached and Incorporated by Reference: =r
Attachment A: Scope of Work
Attachment B: Quote/Bid/Pricing Schedule
Attachment C: Insurance Requirements RQWQCVa "wo „2L4r2a
Attachment D: Warranty Requirements Rebecca Huerta
iCity Secretary
Incorporated by Reference Only:
Exhibit l : RFB No. 6846
Exhibit 2: Contractor's Bid Response
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Attachment A - Scope of Work
1 .1 General Requirements/Background Information
The Contractor shall provide and deliver various types of materials as outlined
in this Scope of Work. These materials will be used for backfilling around
water line repairs and restoring residential areas by Corpus Christi Water
(CCW).
1 .2 Scope of Work
A. The Contractor shall provide CCW with various types of backfill materials
on an as-needed basis. The materials include:
Group 1
1 . Cement stabilizing sand
2. Cushion sand
3. Sandy loam
4. Concrete sand
5. 3/8" pea gravel
6. Portland cement
Group 2
1 . 1 " - 1 1/2" river rock
2. 5/8" river rock
B. CCW will place orders by telephone, text, or email from designated points
of contact within the department.
1 .3 Delivery Requirements
A. The Contractor shall deliver backfill materials, Monday through Friday,
between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm, excluding holidays; unless special
arrangements have been made by authorized City staff.
B. The Contractor shall deliver and unload the backfill material ordered
within two hours of order placement. In the event the Contractor is
unable to deliver, the City reserves the option to pick up the material load.
C. The Contractor shall deliver the materials to:
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Corpus Christi Water Materials Yard
5352 Ayers Street, Building 6
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
D. The Contractor shall provide a shipping/delivery ticket listing a point of
contact, Purchase Order number, and a description of items and quantity
delivered.
1 .4 Contractor Quality Control and Superintendence
The Contractor shall ensure that the product and services meet quality
standards and are acceptable to the City's Contract Administrator to ensure
that the requirements of the Contract are provided as specified. The
Contractor shall also provide supervision of the work to ensure it complies with
the contract requirements.
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Attachment B: Bid/Pricing Schedule
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
�. CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT
-'' BID FORM
RFB No. 6846
Backfill Materials for CCW Water Line Repairs
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Date: 12/23/25
Authorized
Bidder: G. P. Transport, Inc. Signature:
Abel J. Solis
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 the 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 the company is in good standing with all
applicable governmental agencies.
d. Bidder acknowledges receipt and review of all addenda for this RFB.
4. Bidder may bid on one or all groups. Bids will be awarded to the lowest bid for each
group.
Group One
Item Description UNIT QTY Unit Price Total Price
1 Cement Stabilizing Sand (2.0 sand) Ton 6,000 $4 4 .8 5 $2 6 9 , 1 0 0 . 0 0
2 Cushion Sand Ton 7,500
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3 Sandy Loam Ton 2,500 $29 , 00 72, 500 . 00
4 Concrete Sand Ton 1,000
5 3/8" Pea Gravel Ton 1,000
$40 . 50 40, 500. 00
6 Portland Cement Ton 1,000 $220 . 75 1$220 , 750 . 00
Total-Group One
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Group Two
Item Description Unit Qty Unit Price Total Price
1 1"- 1 1/2" River Rock Ton 750 $39. 00 $29, 250. 0
2 5/8" River Rock Ton 1,100 $5 2 . 5 0 $5 7, 7 5 0. 0
Total-Group Two $8 7, 0 0 0 . 0
Addendum No. 1 --Revised Bid Form
Attachment C: Insurance and Bond Requirements
I. CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY INSURANCE
A. Contractor must not commence work under this agreement until all insurance required
has been obtained and such insurance has been approved by the City. Contractor
must not allow any subcontractor Agency to commence work until all similar insurance
required of any subcontractor Agency has been obtained.
B. Contractor must furnish to the City's Risk Manager and Contract Administer one (1) copy
of Certificates of Insurance (COI) with applicable policy endorsements showing the
following minimum coverage by an insurance company(s) acceptable to the City's Risk
Manager. The City must be listed as an additional insured on the General liability and
Auto Liability policies by endorsement, and a waiver of subrogation is required on all
applicable policies. Endorsements must be provided with COI. Project name and or
number must be listed in Description Box of COI.
TYPE OF INSURANCE MINIMUM INSURANCE COVERAGE
Commercial General Liability $1 ,000,000 Per Occurrence
Including:
1 . Commercial Broad Form
2. Premises - Operations
3. Products/ Completed Operations
4. Contractual Liability
5. Independent Contractors
6. Personal Injury- Advertising Injury
AUTO LIABILITY (including) $500,000 Combined Single Limit
1 . Owned
2. Hired and Non-Owned
3. Rented/Leased
WORKERS' COMPENSATION Statutory
EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY $500,000 /$500,000 /$500,000
C. In the event of accidents of any kind related to this agreement, Contractor must furnish
the Risk Manager with copies of all reports of any accidents within 10 days of the
accident.
II. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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A. Applicable for paid employees, Contractor must obtain workers' compensation
coverage through a licensed insurance company. The coverage must be written on a
policy and endorsements approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. The
workers' compensation coverage provided must be in an amount sufficient to assure
that all workers' compensation obligations incurred by the Contractor will be promptly
met.
B. Contractor shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect for the duration of this
Contract, and any extension hereof, at Contractor's sole expense, insurance coverage
written on an occurrence basis, by companies authorized and admitted to do business
in the State of Texas and with an A.M. Best's rating of no less than A- VII.
C. Contractor shall be required to submit a copy of the replacement certificate of
insurance to City at the address provided below within 10 days of the requested
change. Contractor shall pay any costs incurred resulting from said changes. All notices
under this Article shall be given to City at the following address:
City of Corpus Christi
Attn: Risk Manager
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, TX 78469-9277
D. Contractor agrees that with respect to the above required insurance, all insurance
policies are to contain or be endorsed to contain the following required provisions:
• List the City and its officers, officials, employees, volunteers, and elected representatives
as additional insured by endorsement, as respects operations, completed operation
and activities of, or on behalf of, the named insured performed under contract with the
City, with the exception of the workers' compensation policy;
• Provide for an endorsement that the "other insurance" clause shall not apply to the City
of Corpus Christi where the City is an additional insured shown on the policy;
• Workers' compensation and employers' liability policies will provide a waiver of
subrogation in favor of the City; and
• Provide 30 calendar days advance written notice directly to City of any, cancellation,
non-renewal, material change or termination in coverage and not less than 10 calendar
days advance written notice for nonpayment of premium.
E. Within 5 calendar days of a cancellation, non-renewal, material change or termination
of coverage, Contractor shall provide a replacement Certificate of Insurance and
applicable endorsements to City. City shall have the option to suspend Contractor's
performance should there be a lapse in coverage at any time during this contract.
Failure to provide and to maintain the required insurance shall constitute a material
breach of this contract.
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F. In addition to any other remedies the City may have upon Contractor's failure to provide
and maintain any insurance or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time
herein required, the City shall have the right to order Contractor to remove the exhibit
hereunder, and/or withhold any payment(s) if any, which become due to Contractor
hereunder until Contractor demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof.
G. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which
Contractor may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property
resulting from Contractor's or its subcontractor's performance of the work covered
under this agreement.
H. It is agreed that Contractor's insurance shall be deemed primary and non-contributory
with respect to any insurance or self insurance carried by the City of Corpus Christi for
liability arising out of operations under this agreement.
I. It is understood and agreed that the insurance required is in addition to and separate
from any other obligation contained in this agreement.
No Bonds are required for this agreement.
2025 Insurance Requirements
Ins. Req. Exhibit 4-B
Contracts for General Services - Services Performed Onsite
01/01/2025 Risk Management - Legal Dept.
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Attachment D: Warranty Requirements
No manufacturers warrant is required for this Agreement.
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