FINANCIAL ADVISOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS To provide advice and professional recommendations to the City of Strawn, Texas (the “City”) for various capital financing projects and provide assistance with possible loan, grant or disadvantaged funding through the Texas Water Development Board (“TWDB”) and/or the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”). A. INTENT OF PROPOSAL The City is soliciting Request for Proposals (“RFP”) and Statement of Qualifications from interested qualified professionals to provide: strategic financial planning; analysis of market conditions; recommended investments of bond proceeds; and provide recommendations to the City for financing through programs established by TWDB. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals for any reason it finds to be in the best interest of the City. The City seeks to afford the opportunity for qualified SBE, MBE, and WBE firms to propose to provide the services described herein. B. SCOPE OF SERVICES The services to be provided by the Financial Advisor shall include, but are not limited to, the following:  Direction and coordination of all programs of financing, specifically including preparation and coordination of filing an application with the TWDB for loan or grant assistance  Advise the City of current bond market conditions  Recommend method of sale of debt instruments  Advise publications of forthcoming sales  Arrange for reports of independent consultants  Recommend as to the advisability of obtaining credit ratings and coordinate preparation and submission of information to rating agencies  Coordinate, prepare and submit required information to recognized bond insurance companies for insurance qualification, including for a TWDB loan  Coordinate efforts for delivery of debt instruments and preparation and verification of closing figures  Maintain liaison with Bond Counsel in preparation of all legal documents  Counsel in selection of paying agent/registrar  Print all debt instruments  Deliver schedule of annual debt requirements on debt instruments  Attend meetings as requested  Advise of changes in Federal and State laws and regulations  Advise on investment of funds as requested  Advise and assist in exercising any call and/or refunding  Advise and assist in the development of long-range financing plan  Provide all financing planning services as requested  Testify in litigation as requested  Make recommendation on matters of credit enhancement C. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS The Proposer shall provide a description of the history and background of the firm, identification of the services currently being provided to municipalities in Texas and other information relevant to the provision of Financial Advisory services. The following information shall be included in your proposal: 1. General information about the firm. A. Name, address, and phone number of the firm. B. History of the firm. C. List names and titles of the firm who are directly responsible for financial advisory services. D. Information pertaining to the firm's compliance with licensing and other requirements of the Securities Exchange Commission, the National Association of Securities Dealers and the Municipal Securities Rule Making Board. 2. References. Lists of three (3) references of cities for which similar services have been provided. 3. Identify personnel to be assigned responsibility for administering the account (provide resume and location for the individual representatives that the firm will assign to the account). 4. List the experience of the individuals assigned to the account and placement of debt instruments with the TWDB. Please list the work performed, including the dollar amount of the debt issue or other financing. Please include the names, addresses, and phone numbers of contact persons. 5. Additional services - describe any other service or experiences of the firm which you deem beneficial in acting as Financial Advisor to the City. 6. Attach a copy of financial advisory services contract proposed by your firm without fee information. D. RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS If your firm is interested in being considered as Financial Advisor for the City, proposals must be received no later than 4:00 PM (Central Time) on April 1, 2022 at the office of the City. 1 copy of the proposal must be sealed and clearly marked on the face of the shipping material “FINANCIAL ADVISOR RFP”. City of Strawn, Texas P.O. Box 581 118 East Housley Street Strawn, Texas 76475 E. SELECTION CRITERIA The City shall use the following selection criteria and point system to evaluate and score each proposal. Criteria Points Experience 40 Capacity to perform 40 Familiarity with the City and TWDB 10 Affirmative Action 10 F. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. This contract is contingent upon release of funds from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). 2. Any contract or contracts awarded under this Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) are expected to be funded in part by a loan from the TWDB. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this IFB, RFP, or any resulting contract. 3. This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “fair share policy”, which includes EPA approved “fair share goals” for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) & Women Business Enterprise (WBE,) firms in the Construction, Supplies, Equipment, and Services procurement categories. EPA’s policy requires that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to SMWBE’s. Although EPA’s policy does not mandate that the fair share goals be achieved, it does require applicants and prime contractors to demonstrate us of the six affirmative steps. The current fair share goals for the State of Texas are as follows: MBE WBE Construction 12.94% 8.72% Supplies 9.68% 9.34% Equipment 7.12% 5.39% Services 10.84% 5.72% 4. Equal Opportunity in Employment - All qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap of national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11.375, and as supplemented in Department of labor regulations 41 CFR; Part 60. Small, minority and women-owned firms are encouraged to submit proposals.FINANCIAL ADVISOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS To provide advice and professional recommendations to the City of Strawn, Texas (the “City”) for various capital financing projects and provide assistance with possible loan, grant or disadvantaged funding through the Texas Water Development Board (“TWDB”) and/or the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”). A. INTENT OF PROPOSAL The City is soliciting Request for Proposals (“RFP”) and Statement of Qualifications from interested qualified professionals to provide: strategic financial planning; analysis of market conditions; recommended investments of bond proceeds; and provide recommendations to the City for financing through programs established by TWDB. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals for any reason it finds to be in the best interest of the City. The City seeks to afford the opportunity for qualified SBE, MBE, and WBE firms to propose to provide the services described herein. B. SCOPE OF SERVICES The services to be provided by the Financial Advisor shall include, but are not limited to, the following:  Direction and coordination of all programs of financing, specifically including preparation and coordination of filing an application with the TWDB for loan or grant assistance  Advise the City of current bond market conditions  Recommend method of sale of debt instruments  Advise publications of forthcoming sales  Arrange for reports of independent consultants  Recommend as to the advisability of obtaining credit ratings and coordinate preparation and submission of information to rating agencies  Coordinate, prepare and submit required information to recognized bond insurance companies for insurance qualification, including for a TWDB loan  Coordinate efforts for delivery of debt instruments and preparation and verification of closing figures  Maintain liaison with Bond Counsel in preparation of all legal documents  Counsel in selection of paying agent/registrar  Print all debt instruments  Deliver schedule of annual debt requirements on debt instruments  Attend meetings as requested  Advise of changes in Federal and State laws and regulations  Advise on investment of funds as requested  Advise and assist in exercising any call and/or refunding  Advise and assist in the development of long-range financing plan  Provide all financing planning services as requested  Testify in litigation as requested  Make recommendation on matters of credit enhancement C. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS The Proposer shall provide a description of the history and background of the firm, identification of the services currently being provided to municipalities in Texas and other information relevant to the provision of Financial Advisory services. The following information shall be included in your proposal: 1. General information about the firm. A. Name, address, and phone number of the firm. B. History of the firm. C. List names and titles of the firm who are directly responsible for financial advisory services. D. Information pertaining to the firm's compliance with licensing and other requirements of the Securities Exchange Commission, the National Association of Securities Dealers and the Municipal Securities Rule Making Board. 2. References. Lists of three (3) references of cities for which similar services have been provided. 3. Identify personnel to be assigned responsibility for administering the account (provide resume and location for the individual representatives that the firm will assign to the account). 4. List the experience of the individuals assigned to the account and placement of debt instruments with the TWDB. Please list the work performed, including the dollar amount of the debt issue or other financing. Please include the names, addresses, and phone numbers of contact persons. 5. Additional services - describe any other service or experiences of the firm which you deem beneficial in acting as Financial Advisor to the City. 6. Attach a copy of financial advisory services contract proposed by your firm without fee information. D. RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS If your firm is interested in being considered as Financial Advisor for the City, proposals must be received no later than 4:00 PM (Central Time) on April 1, 2022 at the office of the City. 1 copy of the proposal must be sealed and clearly marked on the face of the shipping material “FINANCIAL ADVISOR RFP”. City of Strawn, Texas P.O. Box 581 118 East Housley Street Strawn, Texas 76475 E. SELECTION CRITERIA The City shall use the following selection criteria and point system to evaluate and score each proposal. Criteria Points Experience 40 Capacity to perform 40 Familiarity with the City and TWDB 10 Affirmative Action 10 F. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. This contract is contingent upon release of funds from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). 2. Any contract or contracts awarded under this Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) are expected to be funded in part by a loan from the TWDB. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this IFB, RFP, or any resulting contract. 3. This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “fair share policy”, which includes EPA approved “fair share goals” for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) & Women Business Enterprise (WBE,) firms in the Construction, Supplies, Equipment, and Services procurement categories. EPA’s policy requires that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to SMWBE’s. Although EPA’s policy does not mandate that the fair share goals be achieved, it does require applicants and prime contractors to demonstrate us of the six affirmative steps. The current fair share goals for the State of Texas are as follows: MBE WBE Construction 12.94% 8.72% Supplies 9.68% 9.34% Equipment 7.12% 5.39% Services 10.84% 5.72% 4. Equal Opportunity in Employment - All qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap of national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11.375, and as supplemented in Department of labor regulations 41 CFR; Part 60. Small, minority and women-owned firms are encouraged to submit proposals.

ENGINEERING SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS To provide advice, professional recommendations and engineering services to the City of Strawn, Texas (the “City”) for various capital financing projects and provide assistance with possible loan, grant or disadvantaged funding through the Texas Water Development Board (“TWDB”) Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (“DWSRF”). I. Scope of Work – The engineering contract will encompass all project-related engineering services for the City, including but not limited to the following:  Preparation of an Engineering Feasibility Report and, if required, an Environmental Information Document in accordance with requirements of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)  Preliminary and final design of plans and specifications  Preparation of the bid packet and construction documents  Construction phase engineering and inspections (interim and final)  Other special services as may be required. II. Statement of Qualifications – The City is seeking to contract with a competent engineering firm, registered to practice in the State of Texas, that has experience in the following areas:  Experience with municipal waterworks projects.  Experience with TWDB funded construction projects.  Projects located in this region of the state.  Projects incorporating design and construction of water supply systems. As such, please provide within your proposal a list of past projects with contact information, as well as resume of all engineers who will or may be assigned to this project, if you are awarded the engineering services contract. III. Evaluation Criteria – The proposals received will be evaluated and ranked according to the following criteria: Criteria Maximum Points Experience 25 Past Work Performance 25 Capacity to Perform 15 Familiarity with this Project 25 Affirmative Action 10 Total 100 IV. Receipt of Proposals – If your firm is interested in being considered as Project Engineer for the City, proposals must be received no later than 4:00 PM (local time) on April 1, 2022, at City Hall, 118 East Housley Street, Strawn, TX 76475. One (1) copy of the proposal must be sealed and clearly marked on the face of the shipping material “Engineering Services RFQ”. The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all engineers of firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Act. Qualified SBE, MBE and WBE firms are encouraged to submit proposals in response to this invitation. The City affords Affirmative Action to qualified small, minority and women-owned businesses. Please note that the successful respondent is required to make a “good faith effort’ toward affording opportunity for qualified SBE, MBE, and WBE participation and submit, if required, supporting documentation to the TWDB. V. Additional Information A. This contract is contingent upon release of funds from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). B. Any contract or contracts awarded under this Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) are expected to be funded in part by a loan from the TWDB. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this IFB, RFP, or any resulting contract. C. This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, which includes EPAapproved fair share goals toward procurement of Minority and Womenowned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) businesses. EPA rules require that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to M/WBEs through demonstration of the six affirmative steps. For more details of the DBE Program and the current, applicable fair share goals, please visit www.twdb.texas.gov/DBE. D. Equal Opportunity in Employment - All qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap of national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11.375, and as supplemented in Department of labor regulations 41 CFR; Part 60. Small, minority and women-owned firms are encouraged to submit proposals.

1 CITY OF STRAWN, TEXAS BOND COUNSEL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS To provide assistance with respect to possible loan and/or loan forgiveness funding through the Texas Water Development Board (the “TWDB”) and to provide objective legal opinion with respect to the validity of any evidences of indebtedness (the “Obligations”) issued by the City of Strawn, Texas (the “City”) for capital financing. A. INTENT OF PROPOSAL The City is soliciting proposals and statements of qualifications from interested qualified professionals to provide the following services: assist in obtaining loan and/or loan forgiveness funding and to provide legal opinion with respect to validity of any Obligations issued by the City for capital financing or refinancing; preparation of resolution or ordinance authorizing and securing the Obligations (the “Ordinance”) and/or authorizing any loan forgiveness agreements as necessary. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals for any reason it finds to be in the best interests of the City. The City seeks to afford the opportunity for qualified small business enterprise (“SBE”), minority business enterprise (“MBE”) and women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) firms to propose to provide the services described herein. B. SCOPE OF SERVICES: The services to be provided by the Bond Counsel shall include the following duties, as necessary:  Assist in preparing legal documents in connection with the Obligations and/or loan forgiveness funding.  Render an objective legal opinion with respect to validity of any Obligations issued by the City.  Examine applicable law.  Prepare the Ordinance and other documents necessary to authorize any Obligations and/or loan forgiveness agreements with the TWDB.  Consult with the parties to the transaction prior to the issuance of Obligations or entry into loan forgiveness agreements.  Secure TWDB and Texas Attorney General approval of any Obligations and the registration of the Obligations by the Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas.  Review certified proceedings.  Undertake such additional duties as deemed necessary to render the opinion with respect to each issue of Obligations. C. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS The proposer shall provide a description of the history and background of the firm, identification of the services currently being provided to municipalities in Texas and other information relevant to the provision of Bond Counsel Services. 2 1. General information about the firm. A. Name, address, and telephone number of the firm. B. History of the firm. C. List names and titles of officers of the firm who will be directly responsible for Bond Counsel services. D. Information pertaining to the firm’s compliance with licensing and other requirements. 2. References. List of two (2) references to those listed in #1 above. 3. Identify personnel to be assigned responsibility for administering the account (provide resume and location for the individual representatives that the firm will assign to the account). 4. List the experience of the individuals assigned to the account with the TWDB’s loan programs and placement of debt instruments with the TWDB. Please list the work performed, including the dollar amount of the debt issue or other financing. Please include the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of contact persons. 5. Additional services - describe any other service or experience of the firm, which you deem beneficial in acting as Bond Counsel to the City. 6. Attach a copy of bond counsel services contract proposed by your firm without fee information. D. RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS If your firm is interested in being considered as Bond Counsel for the City, proposals must be received no later than 4:00 PM (Central Time) on April 1, 2022, at City Hall, 118 East Housley Street, Strawn, Texas 76475. One (1) copy of the proposal must be sealed and clearly marked on the face of the shipping material “BOND COUNSEL RFP”. E. SELECTION CRITERIA The following criteria will be used as a basis for the selection of the Bond Counsel:  EXPERIENCE OF PERSONNEL 35 POINTS To assess the background and experience of the personnel in working with Texas political subdivisions.  TEAM MEMBERS 25 POINTS To identify the personnel the firm proposes to commit on a day-to-day basis and evaluate the specific qualifications of these individuals.  REFERENCES 15 POINTS To demonstrate client satisfaction and the candidate’s familiarity with municipal issues. 3  FINANCIAL CONDITION 15 POINTS To demonstrate the firm’s financial condition.  TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD FINANCING PROGRAMS 10 POINTS To provide a preference to firms with experience using the TWDB’s financing programs. TOTAL 100 POINTS F. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. This contract is contingent upon release of funds from the TWDB. 2. Any contract or contracts awarded under this Request for Proposals and Statements of Qualifications are expected to be funded in part by a loan and/or loan forgiveness funds received from the TWDB. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this Request for Proposals and Statements of Qualifications or any resulting contract. 3. This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”) “fair share policy”, which includes EPA approved “fair share goals” for MBE and WBE firms in the Construction, Supplies, Equipment, and Services procurement categories. EPA’s policy requires that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to small, minority and women-owned business enterprise (“SMWBE”) firms. Although EPA’s policy does not mandate that the fair share goals be achieved, it does require applicants and prime contractors to demonstrate us of the six affirmative steps. The current fair share goals for the State of Texas are as follows: MBE WBE Construction 12.94% 8.72% Supplies 9.68% 9.34% Equipment 7.12% 5.39% Services 10.84% 5.72% 4. Equal Opportunity in Employment - All qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap of national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11.375, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR; Part 60. 5. SMWBE firms are encouraged to submit proposals.

2020 Consumer Confidence Report for Public Water System CITY OF STRAWN

Este reporte incluye información importante sobre el agua para tomar. Para asistencia en español, favor de llamar al telefono (254) 672-5311

Definitions and Abbreviations

Definitions and Abbreviations

Information about your Drinking Water

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

-   Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

-   Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

-   Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.

-   Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.

-   Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Contaminants may be found in drinking water that may cause taste, color, or odor problems. These types of problems are not necessarily causes for health concerns. For more information on taste, odor, or color of drinking water, please contact the system's business office.

You may be more vulnerable than the general population to certain microbial contaminants, such as Cryptosporidium, in drinking water. Infants, some elderly, or immunocompromised persons such as those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer; persons who have undergone organ transplants; those who are undergoing treatment with steroids; and people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, can be particularly at risk from infections. You should seek advice about drinking water from your physician or health care providers. Additional guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We are responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but we cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Information about Source Water

TCEQ completed an assessment of your source water, and results indicate that some of our sources are susceptible to certain contaminants. The sampling requirements for your water system is based on this susceptibility and previous sample data. Any detections of these contaminants will be found in this Consumer Confidence Report. For more information on source water assessments and protection efforts at our system contact [insert water system contact][insert phone number]

Coliform Bacteria

2020 Water Quality Test Results

2020

*The value in the Highest Level or Average Detected column is the highest average of all HAA5 sample results collected at a location over a year

*The value in the Highest Level or Average Detected column is the highest average of all TTHM sample results collected at a location over a year

2020

2020

*EPA considers 50 pCi/L to be the level of concern for beta particles.

2020

Disinfectant Residual

A blank disinfectant residual table has been added to the CCR template, you will need to add data to the fields. Your data can be taken off the Disinfectant Level Quarterly Operating Reports (DLQOR).

Turbidity

Information Statement: Turbidity is a measurement of the cloudiness of the water caused by suspended particles. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of water quality and the effectiveness of our filtration system and disinfectants.

Total Organic Carbon

The percentage of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal was measured each month and the system met all TOC removal requirements set, unless a TOC violation is noted in the violations section.

Violations

Violations

Boil Water Notice Rescinded

6/19/2021

On 6/17/2021 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Strawn public water system, TX1820005 to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of 6/19/2021.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Danny Miller at (254) 672-5311, 118 East Housley Street, Strawn, TX 76475.

The Boil Water Notice was issued as a precautionary measure due to loss of pressure during a system wide outage on Thursday, June 17^th, 2021. Water samples were taken as soon as pressure was restored. The results of these tests were found to be negative indicating the water is safe to drink.