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Sodium Chlorite Solution for Water Treatment Plant
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THIS Sodium Chlorite Solution for Water Treatment Plant Supply Agreement
("Agreement') is entered into by and between the City of Corpus Christi, a Texas home-
rule municipal corporation ("City") and International Dioxcide, Inc. ("Supplier"),
effective upon execution by the City Manager or the City Manager's designee ("City
Manager").
WHEREAS, Supplier has bid to provide Sodium Chlorite Solution for Water
Treatment Plant in response to Request for Bid No. 1456 ("RFB"), which RFB includes the
required scope of work and all specifications and which RFB and the Supplier'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 Supplier agree as follows:
1. Scope. Supplier will provide Sodium Chlorite Solution for Water Treatment Plant 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. This Agreement is for 24 months. The parties may mutually extend the term
of this Agreement for up to two additional 12-month periods ("Option Period(s)"),
provided, the parties do so in writing and prior to the expiration of the original term
or the then-current Option Period. The City's extension authorization must be
executed by the City Manager or designee.
3. Compensation and Payment. The total value of this Agreement is not to exceed
$1,404,000, subject to approved extensions and changes. Payment will be made
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.
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:
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International Dioxcide Inc.
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Name: Diana Zertuche-Garza
Department: Utilities
Phone: (361) 826-1827
Email: dianaG@cctexas.com
5. Insurance. Before performance can begin under this Agreement, the Supplier
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 001 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 Supplier 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 Supplier 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
Supplier until such time as the products are delivered and accepted by the City.
7. Inspection and 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
Supplier, 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 Supplier within 30 days of receipt of City's invoice.
8. Warranty. The Supplier 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 Supplier warrants that it has clear
title to the products and that the products are free of liens or encumbrances. In
addition, the products purchased under this Agreement shall be warranted by the
Supplier 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
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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. Supplier 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 Supplier be considered an employee of the City.
12. Subcontractors. Supplier may use subcontractors in connection with the work
performed under this Agreement. When using subcontractors, however, the
Supplier must obtain prior written approval from the Contract Administrator if the
subcontractors were not named at the time of bid. In using subcontractors, the
Supplier is responsible for all their acts and omissions to the same extent as if the
subcontractor and its employees were employees of the Supplier. All
requirements set forth as part of this Agreement, including the necessity of
providing a COI in advance to the City, are applicable to all subcontractors and
their employees to the same extent as if the Supplier and its employees had
performed the work.
13. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by written
change order signed by both parties. Change orders may be used to modify
quantities as deemed necessary by the City.
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 Supplier covenants to pay payroll taxes, Medicare taxes, FICA taxes,
unemployment taxes and all other related 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:
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IF TO CITY:
City of Corpus Christi
Attn: Diana Zertuche-Garza
Title: Contracts/Fund Administrator
Address: 13101 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78410
Fax: (361) 826-4488
IF TO SUPPLIER:
International Dioxcide, Inc.
Attn: Thomas M. Dwyer
Title: Business Director
Address: 40 Whitecap Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852
Fax: (401) 295-8800
17. SUPPLIER 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
AGREEMENT BY THE SUPPLIER OR RESULTS FROM THE NEGLIGENT ACT,
OMISSION, MISCONDUCT, OR FAULT OF THE SUPPLIER OR ITS EMPLOYEES
OR AGENTS. SUPPLIER 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 SUPPLIER UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL SURVIVE THE
EXPIRATION OR EARLIER TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
18. Termination.
(A) The City Manager may terminate this Agreement for Supplier's failure to
perform the work specified in this Agreement or to keep any required insurance
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policies in force during the entire term of this Agreement. The Contract
Administrator must give the Supplier written notice of the breach and set out a
reasonable opportunity to cure. If the Supplier has not cured within the cure
period, the City Manager may terminate this Agreement immediately thereafter.
(B) Alternatively, the City Manager may terminate this Agreement for
convenience upon 30 days advance written notice to the Supplier. The City
Manager may also terminate this Agreement upon 24 hours written notice to the
Supplier for failure to pay or provide proof of payment of taxes as set out in this
Agreement.
19. Assignment. No assignment of this Agreement by the Supplier, 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 Supplier
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.
20. 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.
21. 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 Supplier's bid response (Exhibit 2).
22. Certificate of Interested Parties. Supplier 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.
23. Verification Regarding Israel. In accordance with Chapter 2270, Texas
Government Code, the City may not enter into a contract with a company for
goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the
company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during
the term of the contract. The signatory executing this Agreement on behalf of the
Supplier verifies that the company does not boycott Israel and will not boycott
Israel during the term of this Agreement.
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24. Governing Law.This Agreement is subject to all federal, State, and local laws, rules,
and regulations. 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.
25. 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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SUPPLIER
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
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Attached and Incorporated by Reference: CITY SECCA ETARY
CITY SECRETARY
Attachment A: Scope of Work
Attachment B: Bid/Pricing Schedule
Attachment C: Insurance Requirements
Attachment D: Warranty Requirements .2C)IUc
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Incorporated by Reference Only: 2 I
Exhibit 1: RFB No. 1456 CUUIfCI�
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Exhibit 2: Supplier's Bid Response
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Attachment A-Scope of Work
1.1 General Requirements/Background Information
The Supplier shall provide Sodium Chlorite Solution as outlined in this Scope
of Work to be used at the City of Corpus Christi Water Treatment Plant. This
chemical is used to generate Chlorine Dioxide and introduce Chlorite into
the treatment process. The Chlorite aids in the prevention of nitrification in
the distribution system. The Sodium Chlorite Solution must conform to all the
requirements of this scope of work.
1.2 Scope of Work
The Supplier shall provide with every delivery a chemical analysis for each
chemical shipment, and the chemical analysis must include the
percentage of assay, specific gravity and pH.
MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Sodium Chlorite Solution delivered under this agreement
will meet the following specifications:
Item Weight
Assay 24.5 - 25.5% as NaC 1 O2
pH >12.0
Specific gravity 1.211
The product shall be certified by the National Sanitation Foundation
(NSF) to ANSI/NSF Standard 60 for drinking water treatment chemicals-
health effects.
The product should meet the AWWA Standard B603-03; EN: 15482-2007.
1.3 Base Deliverables
1 . Deliveries will be made to the following location: O.N. Stevens Water
Treatment Plant, 13101 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Deliveries
shall be made between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Sunday, excluding holidays, unless specific arrangements are made
otherwise.
2. Orders will be placed by telephone or email. The Supplier will deliver
the amount of Sodium Chlorite Solution ordered within twenty-four
hours of order placement. No minimum or maximum purchase of
Sodium Chlorite Solution is guaranteed by the City within the duration
of the contract.
3. Shipment(s) will be delivered in 4,000-gallon tank trucks. Each chemical
shipment must be weighed on a state certified truck scale located
within the city limits of Corpus Christi before delivery to and after
unloading at the water treatment plants.
4. Deliveries of Sodium Chlorite solution must be by drivers thoroughly
trained and familiar with the related hazards, safety measures, and spill
cleanup procedures for Sodium Chlorite Solution. All spills and leakage,
regardless of size must be properly and immediately cleaned up by
Supplier's personnel. The Supplier shall be required to respond to any
and all such emergencies within eight (8) hours of being notified.
---- ---- 5. The Supplier will be responsible for unloading the chemical. The Supplier
shall provide any special equipment necessary for unloading, up to and
including, hoses, connections, compressors, etc.
6. The Supplier must provide an affidavit of compliance to the City of
Corpus Christi stating that at the time of delivery the chemical furnished
under the release order complies with all applicable requirements of
this specification.
7. The Supplier shall allow two hours "unloading time" for each chemical
shipment, starting from the time the load enters the plant site to the time
the unloading of the chemical shipment is completed. Unloading of
the chemical is complete when unloading apparatus is disconnected
---- ---- from storage facilities and secured, and a designated City of Corpus
Christi representative has signed all delivery tickets for each respective
load. Any unloading time in excess of two hours which is directly
attributable to the City will be paid for at the unit price bid for
"Unloading Delays," rounded and prorated to the nearest quarter hour.
This amount shall be included with the invoice for payment for that
particular load of chemical.
8. City of Corpus Christi Plant Supervisors, or their designee, may take a
sample of any chemical shipment for testing prior to unloading of the
chemical. In addition, approximately every three months during the
supply agreement, the City will take a random sample of the chemical
upon delivery. This sample will be sent to an independent laboratory
chosen by the City, and tested for all items outlined in the product
specifications.
9. The Plant Supervisor may reject any chemical shipments that contain a
concentration of any component outside the allowable concentration
range as specified in the product specifications.
10.The Supplier shall be responsible for mailing a legible copy of each
chemical shipment weight "ticket" to the respective City of Corpus
Christi Water Supervisor within five business days of delivery of the
chemical. Payments to the Supplier will not be processed unless this
requirement is met.
1.4 Other Requirements
1. All materials supplied must comply with all requirements and standards
of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). All appropriate
markings shall be in place before delivery. Items not meeting OSHA
specifications will be refused.
2. The Supplier shall base its billing and quantity for each chemical
shipment on "local" certified weight tickets for the delivery of 25%
Sodium Chlorite Solution.
3. The Supplier must submit the chemical analysis, weight ticket, and bill of
lading with each invoice.
1.5 Supplier Quality Control and Superintendence
The Supplier shall establish and maintain a complete Quality Control
Program that is acceptable to the Contract Administrator to assure that
the requirements of the Contract are provided as specified. The
Supplier will also provide supervision of the work to insure it complies
with the contract requirements.
Attachment B - Bid/Pricing Schedule
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
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PURCHASING DIVISION
RFB No. 1456
' *Q Sodium Chlorite Solution for Water Treatment
Plant
Date: t`- 'j -7CALQ� PAGE 1 OF 1
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Bidder: C �],�• Signature:
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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, withouf 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 Purchasing 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.
4. Bidders must not write over or revise the bid form. Bidders will be considered Non-
Responsive if the bid form Is modified.
Item Description UNIT Annual YRS. Total Unit Total ZY�
y. Qty.
1 25% Sodium Lbs. 11,Q500,000 2 33,0,000 $rice Price
_ Chlorite Solution $
2 Est. Unloading HRS 12.5 2 25 - � $yo`i'Cp0
Dela Charges I $ v\)/a_ $ N k
Total • i _,_.__ - ,
Attachment C- Insurance Requirements
CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY INSURANCE
A. Contractor must not commence work under this contract until all insurance
required has been obtained-and such insurance has been approved by the City.
Contractor must not allow any subcontractor, to commence work until all similar
insurance required of the subcontractor has been obtained.
B. Contractor must furnish to the City's Risk Manager and Contract Administrator one
(1) copy of Certificates of Insurance 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
endorsement is required on all applicable policies. Endorsements must be
provided with Certificate of Insurance. Project name and/or number must be
listed in Description Box of Certificate of Insurance.
TYPE OF INSURANCE MINIMUM INSURANCE COVERAGE
30-day advance written notice of Bodily Injury and Property Damage
cancellation, non-renewal, material
_... change or termination required on all Per occurrence - aggregate
certificates and policies.
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LABILITY $1,000,000 Per Occurrence
including:
$1,000,000 Aggregate
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) $1,000000 Combined Single Limit
1. Owned
2. Hired and Non-Owned
---- ---- 3. Rented/Leased
WORKERS'S COMPENSATION Statutory and complies with Part II of
(All States Endorsement if Company is not this Exhibit.
domiciled in Texas)
Employer's Liability $500,000/$500,000/$500,000
POLLUTION LIABILITY $1,000,000 Per Incident Limit
(Including Cleanup and remediation) $1,000,000 Aggregate
C. In the event of accidents of any kind related to this contract, Contractor must
furnish the Risk Manager with copies of all reports of any accidents within 10 days
of the accident.
II. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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 statutory amounts
according to the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers'
Compensation. An All States Endorsement shall be required if Contractor is not
domiciled in the State of Texas.
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 renewal certificates of insurance
throughout the term of this contract and any extensions within 10 days of
the policy expiration dates. All notices under this Exhibit 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 fo contain the following required provisions:
• List the City and its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers, as additional
insureds by endorsement with regard to operations, completed operations, 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 thirty (30) calendar days advance written notice directly to City of any,
cancellation, non-renewal, material change or termination in coverage and not
less than ten (10) calendar days advance written notice for nonpayment of
premium.
E. Within five (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.
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
stop work hereunder, and/or withhold any payment(s) 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 contract.
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 contract.
If is understood and agreed that the insurance required is in addition to and
separate from any other obligation contained in this contract.
2017 Insurance Requirements
Purchasing-Utilities
Supply and Deliver Sodium 25%Chlorite Solution
11/15/2017 sw Risk Management
Attachment D - Warranty Requirements
No warranty requirements necessary for this supply agreement; Section 8.
Warranty is null for this supply agreement.