RICHARDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

1123 S. Greenville Ave. Richardson, TX 75081

Notice to Bidders

Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

Business System Needs Assessment Analyst #1482

You are representing to Richardson ISD that you are authorized to submit this response by signing below. Include this page as a cover to your response.

Name (print):

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Email address:

Signature:

Title: Date:

Richardson ISD must receive responses, resumes, references, and any other documents constituting the response to the RFQ no later than Thursday, September 28th at 1:30 P.M.

All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope or emailed.

Richardson Independent School District Attn: Melody Greig Or emailed to: melody.greig@risd.org

1123 S. Greenville Ave. Richardson, Texas 75081

The envelope or the email must be clearly labeled or titled: Business System Needs Assessment Analyst # 1482.

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RISD Request for Qualifications Business System Needs Assessment Analyst (Professional Services)

RFQ # 1482 Summary Richardson ISD (RISD) is seeking qualifications from experienced consultants to conduct a requirement analysis of its current business systems and processes.

Response Deadline RISD must receive responses including all required documents to the RFQ no later than Thursday, September 28, 2017 CDT at 1:30 P.M. All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope to:

Richardson Independent School District Attn: Melody Greig 1123 S. Greenville Ave. Richardson, Texas 75081 (***include an electronic response – ex:, CD, flash drive)

Or

Emailed to: melody.greig@risd.org

The envelope or the email must be clearly labeled or titled: Business System Needs Assessment Analyst RFQ # 1482.

Questions Any questions regarding this RFQ please email to melody.greig@risd.org. Please title your email Business Needs Assessment Analyst RFQ. Questions will be received until 10:00 AM, September 22, 2017.

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Qualifications The selected respondent should have significant knowledge of K-12 business practices and reporting requirements for Texas and use this knowledge along with insights gained by engaging with the various RISD business departments to understand their requirements as well as the constraints they currently face in order to put together a comprehensive requirements document that will serve as the basis for replacing or improving RISD’s business systems. A detailed resume of the individual/s who will participate in the project should be included in the response along with a listing of recent clients for whom similar work has been performed. Work to be performed Requirement analysis shall be conducted for the following departments. Additional departments and systems should be included as required:

• Human Capital o HR

Recruitment On-boarding HR Processes Appraisals Performance Management

o Payroll o Benefits o Time and Attendance

• Finance o General Ledger o Accounts Payable o Accounts Receivable o Treasury/Cash Management o Budget o Fixed Assets

• Project and Grants Accounting o Detailed school bond planning and tracking

• Purchasing • Inventory • Expense Reporting

Additionally a comprehensive listing of customizations, extensions, interfaces, ad-hoc queries and reporting should be documented. The analysis of RISD readiness should include an assessment of:

• Staff strengths and weaknesses relative to a successful implementation

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• Need or lack thereof for additional staff and their skills relative to a successful implementation

• Steps personnel should take to prepare for successful implementation including but not limited to documenting current processes and procedures

Requirements The expected output of this project will be a detailed requirements document that will serve as the basis for replacing or improving RISD’s business systems. In addition, the analyst is expected to prepare an evaluation of the district’s readiness and any issues the district should address to prepare for the project and implementation. The selected vendor should present the methodology they will use in the creation of the requirement gathering document in the response. The scope should include:

• Review existing background information and documents • Conduct Interviews, Work Shops and Focus Groups • Review the current state of technology, systems and processes • Review and document shortcoming and improvements that may come up during the

process

The successful execution of this project will result in a comprehensive output document that can serve - with minimal revisions - as a requirements document to enable RISD to release a RFP (Request for Proposal) soliciting improvements to or replacement of its business systems.

Negotiation of Contract After evaluation of all timely received and otherwise compliant responses/resumes, RISD intends to conduct interviews with the proposed candidates and negotiations with the respondent or respondents that it considers best qualified to meet its requirements. RISD reserves the right to reject any and all resumes and to waive any non-conformity, whenever such actions are in its best interest, as determined by RISD in its sole discretion.

Awarding of Contract The Contract, if any, will be awarded to the responsible contractor(s) submitting the best resource(s) for the project, plus any acceptable alternatives complying with the Conditions and Requirements of the Contract that provides the best overall value to RISD. Considerations other than cost alone will be used in making the determination of the successful Contractor, including, but not limited to, applicable references, prior experience, and the contractor’s overall ability to meet RISD’s needs. However, if all other factors are relatively equal, price will be given the greatest weight when evaluating responses. RISD reserves the right to award single or multiple contracts whichever is in the best interest of the District.

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Background Checks All contractors will be required to undergo a background check through RISD and must clear the background check prior to any work commencing on any RISD campus. RISD will not allow any contractor or its agents or employees access to RISD's premises if the individual has been convicted of or has received deferred adjudication for a felony or any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.

Commencement of Work Commencement of the Work shall be subject to RISD’s sole discretion and RISD further reserves the right to make all decisions regarding this RFQ, including, but not limited to, accepting or rejecting without consideration proposals that arrive after the Response Deadline.

Project Timelines RISD anticipates a yearlong engagement with the Needs Assessment Analyst and possibly longer to assist during the implementation phase. RISD would like to release an RFP, based on the results of the needs assessment by April 2018.

Standard of Care All respondents acknowledge that RISD will rely on a contractor’s ability, expertise, and knowledge of the System(s) and shall expect a contractor to exercise the highest standard of care in performing its obligations. A respondent shall demonstrate to RISD’s satisfaction that it is of sound financial condition.

Required Documents Cover Sheet Resume/Qualifications References Certificate of Residency Signature Page Debarment/Felony Conviction Document Conflict of Interest Document HB 1295 Document Any additional information in regards to a response to the RFQ Please do not include costing information with your response.

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RICHARDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Richardson, Texas 75081

GENERAL STIPULATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF PROPOSAL

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

IF THERE ARE CONTRADICTIONS BETWEEN THE GENERAL STIPULATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF BID/ PROPOSAL AND THE SPECIFICATIONS, WRITTEN OR VERBAL, THE GENERAL STIPULATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF PROPOSAL SHALL CONTROL.

I. INVITATION TO SUBMIT STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Richardson Independent School District invites all interested and qualified firms to submit proposals in accordance with directions available in the Purchasing Department, 1123 S. Greenville Ave., Richardson, Texas, 75081.

B. For the purpose and clarity of this document only, the terms “RISD” or “District” will

herein mean the Richardson Independent School District and/or the Board of Trustees of Richardson, Dallas County, Texas. As used herein, the term “Proposer” means any reliable person, entity, broker, vendor, and/or contractor who wants to submit a proposal in response to a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFQ). The term “Proposal” refers to all responses or proposals submitted hereunder.

C. The District will receive sealed Proposals until date and time indicated on the solicitation

cover. Proposals must be delivered to the RISD Purchasing office, 1123 S. Greenville Ave. , Richardson, Texas, where they will be opened.

II. PROPOSAL PREPARATION, SPECIFICATIONS SHEET, AND PROPOSAL OPENING:

A. An authorized representative of the firm must sign all Proposals. It is the intent of this solicitation that should a given Proposal be accepted, it will automatically become a part of a binding contract.

B. At the time RISD opens the Proposals, the responsible Buyer, or his/her designate, shall

open and record all Proposals received. Sufficient time will be allotted to analyze all Proposals received and the final recommendations shall be prepared for District review and approval. The District will follow the review process described in the RFQ.

III. BILLING AND PAYMENT/DISCOUNTING:

A. All invoices shall be submitted in duplicate and mailed in accordance with instructions as

shown on the purchase order (unless otherwise noted). All invoices shall be forwarded to: RICHARDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

ATTENTION: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEPARTMENT 400 S GREENVILLE AVE. RICHARDSON, TEXAS 75081

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B. Invoices will be returned for correction unless they contain a detailed description of the invoiced services that is sufficient to allow the District to ascertain the specific services provided and the dates of services. Any expenses that the District has agreed to reimburse shall be itemized. RISD will not be responsible for normal overhead or overtime costs unless the District has specifically agreed to such expenses in advance. The original and one copy of the invoice shall be forwarded to the office listed above.

C. Terms for payment: Net 30 days from receipt of complete/correct invoice. All discounts,

including prompt payment, shall be included in bid price. IV. COLLUSION:

A. All Proposers shall sign the appropriate certification as provided on the signature sheet. The District may reject any Proposal that does not include the required certification.

V. COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS:

A. The Proposer shall abide and comply with the true intent of the specifications and not take advantage of any unintentional error or omission.

B. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION – Any information in your proposal that is of a

proprietary nature should be clearly and specifically identified. Such identification shall not limit the District’s right to use such information if it is obtained from another source, or if it comes into the public domain.

C. The District reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals that comply with these specifications, or to accept a higher Proposal price that complies, when, in the judgment of the District, such Proposal offers additional value or function, which justifies the difference in price.

VI. DEVIATIONS FROM SPECIFICATIONS:

All requested deviations from the specifications and requirements stated in the solicitation must be specified in writing by the Proposer at the time the Proposal is submitted. The absence of a written list of requested deviations or exceptions when the Proposal is submitted will hold the firm strictly accountable to the District to the specification or requirement as written. The District reserves the right to reject or modify any requested exception or deviation. Excessive exceptions may result in disqualification of a Proposal.

VII. ERRORS IN PROPOSALS:

Proposers and their authorized representatives shall fully inform themselves as to the conditions, requirements, and specifications before submitting a Proposal. Failure to do so will be at the firm’s risk.

VIII. QUALITY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:

RISD expects that each vendor will perform all contracted services in a good, thorough and professional manner consistent with industry and professional standards for similar services.

IX. SIGNATURE TO BIDS:

Each Proposal must show the full business address and telephone number of the firm and be signed by the person or persons legally authorized to sign contacts. All correspondence concerning the Proposal and contract, including Notice of Award, and Purchase Order, will be mailed or

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delivered to the address shown on the Proposal in the absence of written instructions from the Proposer to the contrary. The vendor is responsible for notifying RISD in writing of any change of address or contact person.

X. TAXES:

A. The District is exempt from the payment of the Texas Sales Tax. Exemption Certificates for the Federal Excise Tax may be furnished, if such should apply to any item purchased.

B. Prices quoted shall not include federal excise or state sales and use taxes. Exemption

certificates will be furnished upon request. C. The District’s Tax Identification Number is -75-6002311.

XI DISPUTE RESOLUTION:

Any disputes arising out of Proposal or subsequent contract shall be resolved informally, where possible, through conference with the District official responsible for the professional service area in question. Any dispute that cannot be promptly resolved through informal conference shall be presented to the District in writing pursuant to Board Policy GF-- Public Complaints. The timelines set out in that policy shall be followed. A copy of the policy is available at http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/370 or from the Director of Purchasing.

XII GOVERNING LAW/VENUE:

Any contract resulting from the Proposal and all matters related thereto shall be construed according to the laws of the State of Texas. Venue for any disputes between the parties shall lie in Dallas County, Texas.

XIII ISRAEL BOYCOTT:

Section 2270 of the Government Code prohibits a governmental entity from entering 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. Vendor must complete the required verification as a condition of entering into a contract with RISD and such verification shall be incorporated into the contract as if set out therein.

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SIGNATURE SHEET AND ANTITRUST CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

(Texas Gov’t Code § 2155.005) My signature below confirms that I: 1. propose to furnish, package, mark, and deliver to the Richardson Independent

School District, the supplies, materials or equipment as required in the accompanying specifications, and at the unit price indicated;

2. certify that this firm is an equal opportunity employer and that all employment

decisions are made without regard to the color, race, sex, national origin, religion, age, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals; and

3. certify that all material and equipment bid by this firm and to be supplied to the

Richardson Independent School District meets all safety and health standards as prescribed by the rules and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

My signature below affirms under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of Texas that:

1. I am duly authorized to execute this contract on my own behalf or on behalf of the company, corporation, firm, partnership, or individual (Company) listed below;

2. In connection with this bid, neither I nor any representative of the Company has

violated any provision of the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act, Tex. Bus. & Comm. Code Chapter 15;

3. In connection with this bid, neither I nor any representative of the Company have

violated any federal antitrust law; and

4. Neither I nor any representative of the Company has directly or indirectly communicated any of the contents of this bid to a competitor of the Company or any other company, corporation, firm, partnership, or individual engaged in the same line of business as the Company.

COMPANY NAME: BIDDER’S SIGNATURE:

Title: _______________________________________ COMPANY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZING BID: _______________________________________ Title: _______________________________________

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DATE SIGNED: __________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP: __________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE: FAX: E-MAIL: __________________________________________________________ TERMS:

Complete and return with proposal

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CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS

I. DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION

(a) In accordance with the provisions of Appendix A to 49 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations), Part

29, the offeror certifies to the best of the offeror’s knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:

(1) are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or

voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal, State or Local

Government department or agency;

(2) have not within a three (3) year period preceding this offer been convicted of or had a

civil judgment rendered against them for the commission of fraud or a criminal offense

in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal,

State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal

or State antitrust statutes, or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery,

falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen

property;

(3) are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a

governmental entity (Federal, State, or local with commission of any of the offenses

enumerated in (a)(2) above; and

(4) have not within a three (3) year period preceding this offer had one or more public

transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default.

(b) Where the offeror is unable to certify to any of the statements above, the offeror shall attach a full

explanation to this offer.

(c) For any subcontract at any tier expected to equal or exceed $25,000:

(1) In accordance with the provisions of Appendix B to 49 CFR, Part 29, the

prospective lower tier subcontractor certifies, by submission of this offer, that

neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for

debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this

transaction by any Federal department or agency.

(2) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to the statement,

above, an explanation shall be attached to the offer.

(3) This certification (specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c) (2), above, shall be

included in all applicable subcontracts and a copy kept on file by the prime

contractor. The prime contractor shall be required to furnish copies of the

certifications to the Authority upon request.

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II. FELONY CONVICTION NOTIFICATION AND CRIMINAL

BACKGROUND CHECK

(a) Offeror must give advance notice to the Owner if the person or an owner or operator of the

business entity has been convicted of a felony. The notice must include a general description of

the conduct resulting in the conviction of a felony. The District may terminate any Agreement or

if the Owner determines that the person or business entity failed to give notice as required by this

paragraph or misrepresented the conduct resulting in the conviction. This paragraph requiring

advance notice does not apply to a publicly held corporation. :

(b) Offeror will obtain criminal history record information that relates to an employee, applicant for

employment, or agent of the Offeror if the employee, applicant, or agent has or will have

continuing duties related to the contracted services; and the duties are or will be performed on

school property or at another location where students are regularly present. The Offeror certifies

to the Owner before beginning work and at no less than an annual basis thereafter that criminal

history record information has been obtained. Offeror shall assume all expenses associated with

the background checks, and shall immediately remove any employee or agent who was convicted

of a felony, or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, as defined by Texas law, from Owner

property or other location where students are regularly present. District shall be the final decider

of what constitutes a “location where students are regularly present.” Offeror’s violation of this

section shall constitute a substantial failure.

(c) If the Offeror is the person or owner or operator of the business entity, that individual may not

self-certify regarding the criminal history record information and its review, and must submit

original evidence acceptable to the District with this Agreement showing compliance.

Signature below acknowledges compliance with Section I.

DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGILITY AND VOLUNTARY

EXCLUSION and Section II. FELONY CONVICTION

NOTIFICATION AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR: DATE: __________________ PRINTED/TYPED NAME OF OFFEROR:____________________________________ COMPANY NAME: ______________________________________ TEL#: ______________________

Complete and return with proposal

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RICHARDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Richardson Independent School District is committed to fair and equal competition among all vendors. It is the policy of the Richardson ISD to encourage participation in the competitive bid process by all interested parties. The Richardson ISD does not discriminate against any otherwise qualified vendor because of the vendor’s race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, or disability.

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June 8, 2017

RICHARDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

Notice to Vendors: Conflict of Interest Questionnaire Required by Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code

Effective January 1, 2006, any person or entity who contracts or seeks to contract with RISD for the sale or purchase of property, goods, or services (as well as agents of such persons) (hereafter referred to as Vendors) are required to file a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire with the District. Each covered person or entity who seeks to or who contracts with RISD is responsible for complying with any applicable disclosure requirements. RISD will post the completed questionnaires on its website.

The Conflict of Interest Questionnaire must be filed:

No later than the seventh business day after the date that the Vendor beginscontract discussions or negotiations with the government entity, or submits to theentity an application, response to a request for proposal or bid, correspondence,or other writing related to a potential agreement with the entity.

The Vendor also shall file an updated questionnaire not later than September 1 ofeach year in which a covered transaction is pending, and the seventh businessday after the date of an event that would make a statement in the questionnaireincomplete or inaccurate.

Note: A Vendor is not required to file an updated questionnaire if the person had filed an updated statement on or after June 1, but before September 1 of the year.

Please sign and return the following Conflict of Interest Questionnaire from the Texas Ethics Commission with your bid/proposal to the following address:

Richardson Independent School District Attn: Purchasing Department 970 Security Row Richardson, Texas 75081

The Local Government Officers of the Richardson Independent School District are:

Board of Trustees: Kim Caston Karen Clardy Justin Bono Kristin Kuhne Jean Bono Eron Linn Katie Patterson

Superintendent: Jeannie Stone, Ph.D.

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Revised 11/30/2015Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us

FORM CIQ

OFFICE USE ONLYThis questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 23, 84th Leg., Regular Session.

This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176, Local Government Code, by a vendor whohas a business relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a) with a local governmental entity and thevendor meets requirements under Section 176.006(a).

By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local governmental entity not laterthan the 7th business day after the date the vendor becomes aware of facts that require the statement to befiled. See Section 176.006(a-1), Local Government Code.

A vendor commits an offense if the vendor knowingly violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. Anoffense under this section is a misdemeanor.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIREFor vendor doing business with local governmental entity

Date Received

A. Is the local government officer or a family member of the officer receiving or likely to receive taxable income,other than investment income, from the vendor?

Yes No

B. Is the vendor receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from or at the directionof the local government officer or a family member of the officer AND the taxable income is not received from thelocal governmental entity?

Yes No

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Check this box if the vendor has given the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more giftsas described in Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), excluding gifts described in Section 176.003(a-1).

Signature of vendor doing business with the governmental entity Date

Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity.1

Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire. (The law requires that you file an updated

completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than the 7th business day after the date on which

you became aware that the originally filed questionnaire was incomplete or inaccurate.)

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3 Name of local government officer about whom the information is being disclosed.

Name of Officer

Describe each employment or other business relationship with the local government officer, or a family member of theofficer, as described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A). Also describe any family relationship with the local government officer.Complete subparts A and B for each employment or business relationship described. Attach additional pages to this FormCIQ as necessary.

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5Describe each employment or business relationship that the vendor named in Section 1 maintains with a corporation orother business entity with respect to which the local government officer serves as an officer or director, or holds an

ownership interest of one percent or more.

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Revised 11/30/2015Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us

CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE

For vendor doing business with local governmental entity

A complete copy of Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code may be found at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/LG/htm/LG.176.htm. For easy reference, below are some of the sections cited on this form.

Local Government Code § 176.001(1-a): "Business relationship" means a connection between two or more partiesbased on commercial activity of one of the parties. The term does not include a connection based on:

(A) a transaction that is subject to rate or fee regulation by a federal, state, or local governmental entity or anagency of a federal, state, or local governmental entity;(B) a transaction conducted at a price and subject to terms available to the public; or(C) a purchase or lease of goods or services from a person that is chartered by a state or federal agency andthat is subject to regular examination by, and reporting to, that agency.

Local Government Code § 176.003(a)(2)(A) and (B):(a) A local government officer shall file a conflicts disclosure statement with respect to a vendor if:

***(2) the vendor:

(A) has an employment or other business relationship with the local government officer or afamily member of the officer that results in the officer or family member receiving taxableincome, other than investment income, that exceeds $2,500 during the 12-month periodpreceding the date that the officer becomes aware that

(i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed;or(ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with thevendor;

(B) has given to the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more giftsthat have an aggregate value of more than $100 in the 12-month period preceding the date theofficer becomes aware that:

(i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed; or (ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the vendor.

Local Government Code § 176.006(a) and (a-1)(a) A vendor shall file a completed conflict of interest questionnaire if the vendor has a business relationshipwith a local governmental entity and:

(1) has an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer of that localgovernmental entity, or a family member of the officer, described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A);(2) has given a local government officer of that local governmental entity, or a family member of theofficer, one or more gifts with the aggregate value specified by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), excluding anygift described by Section 176.003(a-1); or

(3) has a family relationship with a local government officer of that local governmental entity.(a-1) The completed conflict of interest questionnaire must be filed with the appropriate records administratornot later than the seventh business day after the later of: (1) the date that the vendor:

(A) begins discussions or negotiations to enter into a contract with the local governmentalentity; or(B) submits to the local governmental entity an application, response to a request for proposalsor bids, correspondence, or another writing related to a potential contract with the localgovernmental entity; or

(2) the date the vendor becomes aware:(A) of an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer, or afamily member of the officer, described by Subsection (a);(B) that the vendor has given one or more gifts described by Subsection (a); or(C) of a family relationship with a local government officer.

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RICHARDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENCY

The State of Texas has passed a law concerning non-resident contractors. This law can be found in Texas Government Code under Chapter 2252, Subchapter A. This law makes it necessary for the Richardson ISD to determine the residency of its offerors. In part, this law reads as follows:

Section 2252.001

(3) “Non-resident bidder” refers to a person who is not a resident

(4) “Resident bidder” refers to a person whose principal place of business is in this state, including a contractor whose ultimate parent company or majority owner has its principal place of business in this state.

Section 2252.002

A governmental entity may not award a governmental contract to a nonresident bidder unless the nonresident underbids the lowest bid submitted by a responsible resident bidder by an amount that is not less than the amount by which a resident bidder would be required to underbid the nonresident bidder to obtain a comparable contract in the state in which the nonresident’s principal place of business is located.

Name of Company: __________________________________________________________________

is, under Section: 2252.001(3) and (4), a:

Resident Bidder______________ OR Non-resident Bidder___________ (check one)

My principal place of business under Tex. Gov’t Code, Section 22.52.001 (3) and (4), is in the city

of________________________________________ in the state of _____________________________

if NOT a resident company of the State of Texas, does your company employee 500 or more people within the State of Texas.

Yes __________ No ____________ (check one)

______________________________________ ______________________________________ Name of Company Official (Please print) Title (Please print) _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Signature of Company Official Date

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RICHARDSON ISD CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES – FORM 1295

Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295 – must be filled out electronically with the Texas Ethics Commission’s online filing application, printed out, signed, notarized, and included in proposal response.) RISD is required to comply with House Bill 1295, which amended the Texas Government Code by adding Section 2252.908, Disclosure of Interested Parties. Section 2252.908 prohibits RISD from entering into a contract resulting from this RFSP with a business entity unless the business entity submits a Disclosure of Interested Parties (Form 1295) to RISD at the time business entity submits the signed contract. The Texas Ethics Commission has adopted rules requiring the business entity to file Form 1295 electronically with the Texas Ethics Commission.

“Interested Party” means a person:

a) who has a controlling interest in a business entity with whom RISD contracts; or b) who actively participates in facilitating the contract or negotiating the terms of the

contract, including a broker, intermediary, adviser, or attorney for the business entity.

“Business Entity” means an entity recognized by law through which business is conducted, including a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation. As a “business entity,” all vendors must electronically complete, print, sign, notarize, and submit Form 1295 with their proposals even if no interested parties exist. Proposers must file Form 1295 electronically with the Texas Ethics Commission using the online filing application, which can be found at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf_info_form1295.htm. Proposers must use the filing application on the Texas Ethics Commission’s website to enter the required information on Form 1295. Proposers must print a copy of the completed form, which will include a certification of filing containing a unique certification number. The Form 1295 must be signed by an authorized agent of the business entity, and the form must be notarized. The completed Form 1295 with the certification of filing must be filed with RISD by including the completed form in the proposal response. RISD must acknowledge the receipt of the filed Form 1295 by notifying the Texas Ethics Commission of the receipt of the filed Form 1295 no later than the 30th day after the date the contract binds all parties to the contract. After RISD acknowledges the Form 1295, the Texas Ethics Commission will post the completed Form 1295 to its website with seven business days after receiving notice from RISD.

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