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AMENDMENT #5
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AND GILLIG, LLC
This Fifth Amendment (Amendment #5) is entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT
COLLINS (the “City”) and GILLIG, LLC (the “Service Provider”).
WHEREAS, the Service Provider, and the City entered into Agreement 8563 Transfort Bus
Procurement – Multiple Lengths effective March 12, 2018 (the “Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the Agreement included a base contract for six (6) 40ft LF HD CNG buses and spare
power plant package; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement also included options for the City to purchase an additional three (3)
buses per year for a period of five (5) years from the effective date of the Agreement, subject to
renewal of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Service Provider and the City executed Amendment #1 to incorporate the final
bus configuration and associated pricing for the initial base contract for six (6) buses effective
September 18, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Service Provider and the City executed Amendment #2 to exercise the City’s
option to purchase three (3) additional 35ft Low Floor CNG buses and incorporate the final bus
configuration and associated pricing for the purchase effective May 1, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Service Provider and the City executed Amendment #3 to exercise the City’s
option to purchase two (2) additional 35ft Low Floor CNG buses and incorporate the final bus
configuration and associated pricing for the purchase effective July 3, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Service Provider and the City executed Amendment #4 to exercise the City’s
option to purchase three (3) additional 35ft Low Floor CNG buses and incorporate the final bus
configuration and associated pricing for the purchase effective September 22, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City has taken delivery and accepted the six (6) buses under the base contract;
and
WHEREAS, the City has taken delivery and accepted the three (3) additional buses purchased
under Amendment #2; and
WHEREAS, the City has taken delivery and accepted the two (2) additional buses purchased
under Amendment #3; and
WHEREAS, the City has ordered the three (3) additional buses under Amendment #4; and
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WHEREAS, the parties renewed the Agreement for the period, March 12, 2022 through March
11, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Service Provider and the City desire to amend the Agreement to replace Exhibit F to
incorporate the latest Federal Transit Administration Federally Required and Other Model
Contract Clauses.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and the mutual promises herein
contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Exhibit F - Federal Transit Administration Federally Required and Other Model
Contract Clauses, is hereby removed and replaced in its’ entirety with the Exhibit F
attached hereto.
Except as expressly amended by this Amendment #5, all other terms and conditions of the
Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict between
the terms of the Agreement and this Amendment #5, this Amendment #5 shall prevail.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Fifth Amendment effective March 12,
2022.
CITY OF FORT COLLINS:
By:
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director
Date:
GILLIG, LLC:
By:
Printed:
Title:
Date:
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Vice President, Sales
William F. Fay, Jr.
3/10/2022
3/11/2022
EXHIBIT F
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
FEDERALLY REQUIRED AND OTHER MODEL CONTRACT CLAUSES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. NO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION TO THIRD PARTIES ........................................................... 3
2. RECORDS RETENTIONS AND ACCESS TO SITES OF PERFORMANCE .................................................... 3
3. FEDERAL CHANGES .............................................................................................................................. 3
4. CIVIL RIGHTS (EEO, TITLE VI & ADA) .................................................................................................... 4
5. INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) TERMS .......................................... 8
6. ENERGY CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................... 8
7. VETERANS EMPLOYEMENT ................................................................................................................. 8
8. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR
EQUIPMENT (2 CFR §200.216) ............................................................................................................ 9
9. TERMINATION PROVISIONS (APPENDIX II TO PART 200) .................................................................... 9
10. GOVERNMENT-WIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION ..................................................................... 10
11. NOTICE TO FTA AND U.S. DOT INSPECTOR GENERAL OF INFORMATION RELATED TO FRAUD,
WASTE, ABUSE OR OTHER LEGAL MATTERS ..................................................................................... 10
12. BYRD ANTI-LOBBYING AMENDMENT (31 U.S.C. 1352) ..................................................................... 11
13. BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 11
14. CLEAN AIR AND FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT .......................................................... 12
15. ADMINISTRATIVE, CONTRACTUAL, OR LEGAL REMEDIES OR BREACH – (APPENDIX II TO PART 200)
........................................................................................................................................................... 12
16. CARGO PREFERENCE REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................. 13
17. FLY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................... 13
18. NONCONSTRUCTION EMPLOYEE PROTECTION (CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY
STANDARDS ACT) .............................................................................................................................. 13
19. TRANSIT EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS ......................................................................... 13
20. RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE UNDER A CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT ........................................... 14
21. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) & PROMPT PAYMENT ........................................... 15
22. PROMPT PAYMENT AND RETURN OF RETAINAGE ............................................................................ 15
23. 6002 OF THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT (2 CFR 200.322) ............................................................. 15
24. ADA ACCESS....................................................................................................................................... 16
25. ASSIGNABILITY ................................................................................................................................... 16
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26. CITY OF FORT COLLINS BID PROTEST PROCEDURES .......................................................................... 16
27. TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 ...................................................................................... 16
28. INCREASING SEAT BELT USE IN THE UNITED STATES ........................................................................ 17
29. REDUCING TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING ................................................................................. 17
30. PUBLICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 17
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1. NO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION TO THIRD PARTIES
Applies to all FTA-Assisted Third-Party Contracts and Subcontracts.
No Obligation by the Federal Government.
1. The Purchaser and Contractor acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding any
concurrence by the Federal Government in or approval of the solicitation or award of the
underlying contract, absent the express written consent by the Federal Government, the
Federal Government is not a party to this contract and shall not be subject to any
obligations or liabilities to the Purchaser, Contractor, or any other party (whether or not
a party to that contract) pertaining to any matter resulting from the underlying contract.
2. The Contractor agrees to include the above clause in each subcontract financed in whole
or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that the clause
shall not be modified, except to identify the sub-contractor who will be subject to it
provisions.
2. RECORDS RETENTIONS AND ACCESS TO SITES OF PERFORMANCE
Applies to all FTA-Assisted Third-Party Contracts and Subcontracts.
1. For a period of three years following Contract closing, the Contractor and its
subcontractors shall maintain, preserve and make available to the City, the FTA
Administrator, the Comptroller General of the United States, and any of their authorized
representatives, access at all reasonable times to any books, documents, papers and
records of Contractor which are directly pertinent to this Contract for the purposes of
making audits, examinations, excerpts and transcriptions. Contractor also agrees,
otherwise comply with 49 U.S.C. § 5325(g), and federal access to records requirements
as set forth in the applicable U.S. DOT Common Rule.
2. The Contractor shall maintain and the City shall have the right to examine and audit all
records and other evidence sufficient to reflect properly all prices, costs or rates
negotiated and invoiced in performance of this Contract. This right of examination shall
include inspection at all reasonable times of the Contractor’s offices engaged in
performing the Contract.
3. If this Contract is completely or partially terminated, the Contractor shall make available
the records relating to the work terminated until 3 years after any resulting final
termination settlement. The Contractor shall make available records relating to appeals
under the Disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or
relating to this Contract until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
4. Access to Records and Reports” applies with equal force and effect to any
subcontractors hired by the Contractor to perform Work under this Contract. The
Contractor shall insert this provision in all subcontracts under this Contract and require
subcontractor compliance therewith.
5. Access to the Sites of Performance. The Recipient agrees to permit, and to require its
Third Party Participants to permit, FTA to have access to the sites of performance of its
Award, the accompanying Underlying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto, and to
make site visits as needed in compliance with the U.S. DOT Common Rules.
6. Closeout. Closeout of the Award does not alter the record retention or access
requirements of this section of this Master Agreement.
3. FEDERAL CHANGES
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Applies to all FTA-Assisted Third-Party Contracts and Subcontracts.
Federal Changes - Contractor shall at all times comply with all applicable FTA regulations,
policies, procedures and directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by
reference in the Master Agreement between Purchaser and FTA, as they may be amended
or promulgated from time to time during the term of this contract. Contractor's failure to so
comply shall constitute a material breach of this contract.
4. CIVIL RIGHTS (EEO, TITLE VI & ADA)
Applies to all FTA-Assisted Third-Party Contracts and Subcontracts.
The following requirements apply to the underlying contract:
a) The Recipient agrees that it must comply with applicable federal civil rights laws,
regulations, requirements, and guidance, and follow applicable federal guidance,
except as the Federal Government determines otherwise in writing. Therefore, unless
a Recipient or a federal program, including the Tribal Transit Program or the Indian
Tribe Recipient, is specifically exempted from a civil rights statute, FTA requires
compliance with that civil rights statute, including compliance with equity in service.
b) Nondiscrimination in Federal Public Transportation Programs. The Recipient agrees
to, and assures that it and each Third-Party Participant, will: (1) Prohibit discrimination
based on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age. (2)
Prohibit the: (a) Exclusion from participation in employment or a business opportunity
for reasons identified in 49 U.S.C. § 5332, (b) Denial of program benefits in
employment or a business opportunity identified in 49 U.S.C. § 5332, or (c)
Discrimination, including discrimination in employment or a business opportunity
identified in 49 U.S.C. § 5332. (3) Follow: (a) The most recent edition of FTA Circular
4702.1, “Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration
Recipients,” to the extent consistent with applicable federal laws, regulations,
requirements, and guidance, and other applicable federal guidance that may be
issued, but (b) FTA does not require an Indian Tribe to comply with FTA program-
specific guidelines for Title VI when administering its Underlying Agreement supported
with federal assistance under the Tribal Transit Program.
c) Nondiscrimination – Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The Recipient agrees to, and
assures that each Third Party Participant, will: (1) Prohibit discrimination based on
race, color, or national origin, (2) Comply with: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., (b) U.S. DOT regulations,
“Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of
Transportation – Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,” 49 C.F.R. part
21, and (c) Federal transit law, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5332, and (3) Follow: (a) The
most recent edition of FTA Circular 4702.1, “Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for
Federal Transit Administration Recipients,” to the extent consistent with applicable
federal laws, regulations, requirements, and guidance, (b) U.S. DOJ, “Guidelines for
the enforcement of Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964,” 28 C.F.R. § 50.3, and (c) All other
applicable federal guidance that may be issued.
d) Equal Employment Opportunity. (1) Federal Requirements and Guidance. The
Recipient agrees to, and assures that each Third Party Participant will, prohibit
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and: (a)
Comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e
et seq., (b) Facilitate compliance with Executive Order No. 11246, “Equal Employment
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Opportunity,” as amended by Executive Order No. 11375, “Amending Executive Order
No. 11246, Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity,” 42U.S.C. § 2000e note, (c)
Comply with Federal transit law, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5332, as stated in section a,
and (d) Comply with FTA Circular 4704.1other applicable EEO laws and regulations,
as provided in Federal guidance, including laws and regulations prohibiting
discrimination on the basis of disability, except as the Federal Government determines
otherwise in writing, (2) General. The Recipient agrees to: (a) Ensure that applicants
for employment are employed and employees are treated during employment without
discrimination on the basis of their: 1 Race, 2 Color, 3 Religion, 4 Sex, 5 Disability, 6
Age, or 7 National origin, (b) Take affirmative action that includes, but is not limited to:
1 Recruitment advertising, 2 Recruitment, 3Employment, 4 Rates of pay, 5 Other forms
of compensation, 6 Selection for training, including apprenticeship, 7 Upgrading, 8
Transfers, 9 Demotions, 10 Layoffs, and 11 Terminations, but (b) Indian Tribe. Title
VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, exempts Indian Tribes under the
definition of "Employer". (3) Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements for
Construction Activities. In addition to the foregoing, when undertaking “construction”
as recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL), the Recipient agrees to
comply, and assures the compliance of each Third Party Participant, with: (a) U.S.
DOL regulations, “Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, September 2019
Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor,” 41 C.F.R. chapter 60, and (b)
Executive Order No. 11246, “Equal Employment Opportunity,” as amended by
Executive Order No. 11375, “Amending Executive Order No. 11246, Relating to Equal
Employment Opportunity,” 42U.S.C. § 2000e note.
e) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. To the extent authorized by applicable federal
laws and regulations, the Recipient agrees to facilitate, and assures that each Third-
Party Participant will facilitate, participation by small business concerns owned and
controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, also referred to as
“Disadvantaged Business Enterprises” (DBEs), in the Underlying Agreement as
follows: (1) Statutory and Regulatory Requirements. The Recipient agrees to comply
with: (a) Section 1101(b) of the FAST Act, 23 U.S.C. §101 note, (b) U.S. DOT
regulations, “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of
Transportation Financial Assistance Programs,” 49 C.F.R. part 26, and (c) Federal
transit law, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5332, as provided in section 12a of this Master
Agreement. (2) DBE Program Requirements. A Recipient that receives planning,
capital and/or operating assistance and that will award prime third-party contracts
exceeding $250,000 in a federal fiscal year must have a DBE program meeting the
requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 26, which is approved by FTA, and establish an annual
DBE participation goal. (3) Special Requirements for a Transit Vehicle Manufacturer
(TVM). The Recipient agrees that: (a) TVM Certification. Each TVM, as a condition of
being authorized to bid or propose on FTA-assisted transit vehicle procurements, must
certify that it has complied with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 26, and (b)
Reporting TVM Awards. Within 30 days of any third-party contract award for a vehicle
purchase, the Recipient must submit to FTA the name of the TVM contractor and the
total dollar value of the third-party contract and notify FTA that this information has
been attached to FTA’s electronic award and management system, the Recipient must
also submit subsequent notifications if options are exercised in subsequent years to
ensure the TVM is still in good standing. (4) Assurance. As required by 49 C.F.R. §
26.13(a): (a) Recipient Assurance. The Recipient agrees and assures that: 1 It must
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and
performance of any FTA or U.S. DOT-assisted contract, or in the administration of its
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DBE program or the requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 26, 2 It must take all necessary
and reasonable steps under 49 C.F.R. part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination in the
award and administration of U.S. DOT- assisted contracts, 3 Its DBE program, as
required under 49 C.F.R. part 26 and as approved by U.S. DOT, is incorporated by
reference and made part of the Underlying Agreement, and 4 Implementation of its
DBE program approved by U.S. DOT is a legal obligation and failure to carry out its
terms shall be treated as a violation of this Master Agreement. (b) Subrecipient/Third
Party Contractor/Third Party Subcontractor Assurance. The Recipient agrees and
assures that it will include the following assurance in each subagreement and third
party contract it signs with a Subrecipient or Third Party Contractor and agrees to
obtain the agreement of each of its Subrecipients, Third Party Contractors, and Third
Party Subcontractors to include the following assurance in every subagreement and
third party contract it signs: 1 The Subrecipient, each Third Party Contractor, and each
Third Party Subcontractor must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, or sex in the award and performance of any FTA or U.S. DOT-assisted
subagreement, third party contract, and third party subcontract, as applicable, and the
administration of its DBE program or the requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 26, 2 The
Subrecipient, each Third Party Contractor, and each Third Party Subcontractor must
take all necessary and reasonable steps under 49 C.F.R. part 26 to ensure
nondiscrimination in the award and administration of U.S. DOT-assisted
subagreements, third party contracts, and third party subcontracts, as applicable, 3
Failure by the Subrecipient and any of its Third Party Contractors or Third Party
Subcontractors to carry out the requirements of this subparagraph 13.d(4)(b) is a
material breach of this subagreement, third party contract, or third party subcontract,
as applicable, and 4 The following remedies, or such other remedy as the Recipient
deems appropriate, include, but are not limited to, withholding monthly progress
payments; assessing sanctions; liquidated damages; and/or disqualifying the
Subrecipient, Third Party Contractor, or Third Party Subcontractor from future bidding
as non-responsible. (5) Remedies. Upon notification to the Recipient of its failure to
carry out its approved program, FTA or U.S. DOT may impose sanctions as provided
for under 49 C.F.R. part 26, and, in appropriate cases, refer the matter
for enforcement under either or both 18 U.S.C. § 1001, and/or the Program Fraud Civil
Remedies Act of 1986, 31 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq.
f) Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex. The Recipient agrees to comply with federal
prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of sex, including: (1) Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq., (2) U.S. DOT
regulations, “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or
Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance,” 49 C.F.R. part 25, and (3) Federal
transit law, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5332.
g) Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age. The Recipient agrees to comply with federal
prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of age, including: (1) The Age
Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 621 – 634, which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age, (2) U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (U.S. EEOC) regulations, “Age Discrimination in Employment Act,” 29
C.F.R. part 1625, (3) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §
6101 et seq., which prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of age in
the administration of Programs, Projects, and related activities receiving federal
assistance, (4) U.S. Health and Human Services regulations, “Nondiscrimination on
the Basis of Age in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance,” 45
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C.F.R. part 90, and (5) Federal transit law, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5332.
h) Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability. The Recipient agrees to comply with the
following federal prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of disability: (1)
Federal laws, including: (a) section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended,
29 U.S.C. § 794, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the
administration of federally assisted Programs, Projects, or activities, (b) The
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et
seq., which requires that accessible facilities and services be made available to
individuals with disabilities: 1 For FTA Recipients generally, Titles I, II, and III of the
ADA apply, but 2 For Indian Tribes, Titles II and III of the ADA apply, but Title I of the
ADA does not apply because it exempts Indian Tribes from the definition of “employer,”
(c) The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 4151 et seq.,
which requires that buildings and public accommodations be accessible to individuals
with disabilities, (d) Federal transit law, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5332, which now
includes disability as a prohibited basis for discrimination, and (e) Other applicable
federal laws, regulations and requirements pertaining to access for seniors or
individuals with disabilities. (2) Federal regulations, including: (a) U.S. DOT
regulations, “Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities (ADA),” 49 C.F.R.
part 37, (b) U.S. DOT regulations, “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in
Programs and Activities Receiving or Benefiting from Federal Financial Assistance,”
49 C.F.R. part 27, (c) Joint U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance
Board (U.S. ATBCB) and U.S. DOT regulations, “Americans With Disabilities (ADA)
Accessibility Specifications for Transportation Vehicles,” 36 C.F.R. part 1192 and 49
C.F.R. part 38, (d) U.S. DOT regulations, “Transportation for Individuals with
Disabilities: Passenger Vessels,” 49 C.F.R. part 39, (e) U.S. DOJ regulations,
“Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services,”
28 C.F.R. part 35, (f) U.S. DOJ regulations, “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of
Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities,” 28 C.F.R. part 36,
(g) U.S. EEOC, “Regulations to Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the
Americans with Disabilities Act,” 29 C.F.R. part 1630, (h) U.S. Federal
Communications Commission regulations, “Telecommunications Relay Services and
Related Customer Premises Equipment for Persons with Disabilities,” 47 C.F.R. part
64, Subpart F, (i) U.S. ATBCB regulations, “Electronic and Information Technology
Accessibility Standards,” 36 C.F.R. part 1194, and (j) FTA regulations, “Transportation
for Elderly and Handicapped Persons,” 49 C.F.R. part 609, and (k) Other applicable
federal civil rights and nondiscrimination guidance.
(i) Drug or Alcohol Abuse - Confidentiality and Other Civil Rights Protections. The
Recipient agrees to comply with the confidentiality and civil rights protections of: (1)
The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972, as amended, 21 U.S.C. § 1101 et
seq., (2) The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment
and Rehabilitation Act of 1970, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 4541 et seq., and (3) The
Public Health Service Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 290dd – 290dd-2.
(j) Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency. The Recipient agrees
to promote accessibility of public transportation services to persons with limited
understanding of English by following: (1) Executive Order No. 13166, “Improving
Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency,” August 11, 2000, 42
U.S.C. § 2000d-1 note, and (2) U.S. DOT Notice, “DOT Policy Guidance Concerning
Recipients’ Responsibilities to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Persons,” 70 Fed.
Reg. 74087, December 14, 2005.
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(k) Other Nondiscrimination Laws, Regulations, Requirements, and Guidance. The
Recipient agrees to comply with other applicable federal nondiscrimination laws,
regulations, and requirements, and follow federal guidance prohibiting discrimination.
(l) Remedies. Remedies for failure to comply with applicable federal Civil Rights laws,
regulations, requirements, and guidance may be enforced as provided in those federal
laws, regulations, or requirements.
(m) Free Speech and Religious Liberty. The recipient shall ensure that Federal funding is
expended in full accordance with the U.S. Constitution, Federal Law, and statutory and
public policy requirements: including, but not limited to, those protecting free speech,
religious liberty, public welfare, the environment, and prohibiting discrimination.
5. INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) TERMS
(Per FTA C 4330.1F)
Applies to all FTA-Assisted Third-Party Contracts and Subcontracts.
Incorporation of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms - The preceding provisions
include, in part, certain Standard Terms and Conditions required by DOT, whether or not
expressly set forth in the preceding contract provisions. All contractual provisions required
by DOT, as set forth in FTA Circular 4220.1F, are hereby incorporated by reference.
Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, all FTA mandated terms shall be deemed
to control in the event of a conflict with other provisions contained in this Agreement. The
Contractor shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any
City requests which would cause the City to be in violation of the FTA terms and conditions.
6. ENERGY CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS
Applies to all FTA-Assisted Third-Party Contracts and Subcontracts.
Energy Conservation - The contractor agrees to comply with mandatory standards and
policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the state energy conservation
plans under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended 42 U.S.C. § 6321, et.
seq., and perform an energy assessment for any building constructed, reconstructed, or
modified with federal assistance required under FTA regulations, “Requirements for Energy
Assessments,” 49 CFR Part 622, subpart C.
7. VETERANS EMPLOYEMENT
Applies to all FTA-Assisted Third-Party Contracts and Subcontracts.
Veterans Employment. As provided by 49 U.S.C. § 5325(k):
To the extent practicable, the contractor agrees and assures that each of its
subcontractors:
1. Will give a hiring preference to veterans (as defined in 5 U.S.C. § 2108), who have the
skills and abilities required to perform construction work required under a third-party
contract in connection with a capital project supported with funds made available or
appropriated for 49 U.S.C. chapter 53, and
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2. Will not require an employer to give a preference to any veteran over any equally
qualified applicant who is a member of any racial or ethnic minority, female, an
individual with a disability, or a former employee.
8. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (2 CFR §200.216)
Applies to all FTA-Assisted Third-Party Contracts and Subcontracts.
Contractor is prohibited from using equipment, services, or systems that uses covered
telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any
system, or as critical technology as part of any system. As described in Public Law 115-232,
section 889, covered telecommunications equipment is telecommunications equipment
produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or
affiliate of such entities).
a. For the purpose of public safety, security of government facilities, physical security
surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video
surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications
Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology
Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities).
b. Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using
such equipment.
c. Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or
provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director
of the National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to,
the government of a covered foreign country.
9. TERMINATION PROVISIONS (APPENDIX II TO PART 200)
Applies to all contracts except micro-purchases.
a. Termination for Convenience. The City may terminate this Contract, in whole or in
part, for any reason, upon five (5) days written notice to the Contractor. In such event,
the City shall pay the Contractor its costs, including reasonable Contract close-out costs,
and profit on Work performed up to the time of termination. The Contractor shall
promptly submit its termination claim to the City to be paid the Contractor. If the
Contractor has any property in its possession belonging to the City, the Contractor will
account for the same, and dispose of it in a manner the City directs.
b. Termination for Breach. Either Party’s failure to perform any of its material obligations
under this Contract, in whole or in part or in a timely or satisfactory manner, will be a
breach. The institution of proceedings under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization
or similar law, by or against Contractor, or the appointment of a receiver or similar officer
for Contractor or any of its property, which is not vacated or fully stayed within thirty (30)
days after the institution of such proceeding, will also constitute a breach. In the event
of a breach, the non-breaching Party may provide written notice of the breach to the
other Party. If the notified Party does not cure the breach, at its sole expense, within
thirty (30) days after delivery of notice, the non-breaching Party may exercise any of its
remedies provided under this Contract or at law, including immediate termination of the
Contract.
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10. GOVERNMENT-WIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
Applies to all contracts and subcontracts exceeding $25,000.
Suspension and Debarment Executive.
The contractor attests that it is not listed on the government-wide exclusions in the System
for Award Management (SAM).
The Contractor agrees to the following:
(a) It will comply with the requirements of 2 C.F.R. part 180, subpart C, as adopted and
supplemented by U.S. DOT regulations at 2 C.F.R. part 1200, which include the
following: (a) It will not enter into any arrangement to participate in the development or
implementation of the Project with any Third Party Participant that is debarred or
suspended except as authorized by: 1 U.S. DOT regulations, “Non-procurement
Suspension and Debarment,” 2 C.F.R. part 1200, 2 U.S. OMB, “Guidelines to
Agencies on Government wide Debarment and Suspension (Non-procurement),” 2
C.F.R. part 180, including any amendments thereto, and 3 Executive Orders Nos.
12549 and 12689, “Debarment and Suspension,” 31 U.S.C. § 6101 note, (b) It will
review the U.S. GSA “System for Award Management,” https://www.sam.gov, if
required by U.S. DOT regulations, 2 C.F.R. part 1200, and (c) It will include, and
require each of its Third Party Participants to include, a similar provision in each lower
tier covered transaction, ensuring that each lower tier Third Party Participant: 1 Will
comply with Federal debarment and suspension requirements, and 2 Reviews the
“System for Award Management” at https://www.sam.gov, if necessary to comply with
U.S. DOT regulations, 2 C.F.R. part 1200, and
(b) If the Recipient suspends, debars, or takes any similar action against a Third-Party
Participant or individual, the Recipient will provide immediate written notice to the: (a)
FTA Regional Counsel for the Region in which the Recipient is located or implements
the Project, (b) FTA Project Manager if the Project is administered by an FTA
Headquarters Office, or (c) FTA Chief Counsel.
11. NOTICE TO FTA AND U.S. DOT INSPECTOR GENERAL OF INFORMATION RELATED
TO FRAUD, WASTE, ABUSE OR OTHER LEGAL MATTERS
Applies to all contracts and subcontracts exceeding $25,000. The prime contractor is
required to “flow down” this requirement to subcontractors.
a. If a current or prospective legal matter that may affect the Federal Government emerges,
the Recipient must promptly notify the FTA Chief Counsel and FTA Regional Counsel
for the Region in which the Recipient is located. The Recipient must include a similar
notification requirement in its Third Party Agreements and must require each Third Party
Participant to include an equivalent provision in its subagreements at every tier, for any
agreement that is a “covered transaction” according to 2 C.F.R. §§ 180.220 and
1200.220.
1. The types of legal matters that require notification include, but are not limited to, a
major dispute, breach, default, litigation, or naming the Federal Government as a
party to litigation or a legal disagreement in any forum for any reason.
2. Matters that may affect the Federal Government include, but are not limited to, the
Federal Government’s interests in the Award, the accompanying Underlying
Agreement, and any Amendments thereto, or the Federal Government’s
administration or enforcement of federal laws, regulations, and requirements.
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3. Additional Notice to U.S. DOT Inspector General. The Recipient must promptly notify
the U.S. DOT Inspector General in addition to the FTA Chief Counsel or Regional
Counsel for the Region in which the Recipient is located, if the Recipient has
knowledge of potential fraud, waste, or abuse occurring on a Project receiving
assistance from FTA. The notification provision applies if a person has or may have
submitted a false claim under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, et seq., or
has or may have committed a criminal or civil violation of law pertaining to such
matters as fraud, conflict of interest, bid rigging, misappropriation or embezzlement,
bribery, gratuity, or similar misconduct involving federal assistance. This
responsibility occurs whether the Project is subject to this Agreement or another
agreement between the Recipient and FTA, or an agreement involving a principal,
officer, employee, agent, or Third Party Participant of the Recipient. It also applies
to subcontractors at any tier. Knowledge, as used in this paragraph, includes, but is
not limited to, knowledge of a criminal or civil investigation by a Federal, state, or
local law enforcement or other investigative agency, a criminal indictment or civil
complaint, or probable cause that could support a criminal indictment, or any other
credible information in the possession of the Recipient. In this paragraph, “promptly”
means to refer information without delay and without change. This notification
provision applies to all divisions of the Recipient, including divisions tasked with law
enforcement or investigatory functions.
b. Federal Interest in Recovery. The Federal Government retains the right to a
proportionate share of any proceeds recovered from any third party, based on the
percentage of the federal share for the Underlying Agreement. Notwithstanding the
preceding sentence, the Recipient may return all liquidated damages it receives to its
Award Budget for its Underlying Agreement rather than return the federal share of those
liquidated damages to the Federal Government, provided that the Recipient receives
FTA’s prior written concurrence.
c. Enforcement. The Recipient must pursue its legal rights and remedies available under
any third party agreement or any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
12. BYRD ANTI-LOBBYING AMENDMENT (31 U.S.C. 1352)
Applies to all contracts exceeding $100,000.
Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352). Contractor attests that it has filed the
required certification under the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment. Contractor attests that it
has certified that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person
or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal Contract, grant or any other
award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Contractor further attests that it has disclosed, and will
continue to disclose, any lobbying with non-Federal funds that takes place in connection
with obtaining any Federal award.
If contract exceeds $100,000 the contractor is required to sign the attached certification.
13. BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS
Applies to contracts exceeding $150,000 (When tangible property of construction is
acquired.)
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Buy America – The domestic preference requirements of 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j), and FTA
regulations, “Buy America Requirements,” 49 CFR Part 661, to the extent consistent with
49 U.S.C. 5323(j) apply to this contract.
Uniform Administrative Requirements. Compliance with FTA’s Buy America requirements
shall be deemed to satisfy 2 CFR § 200.322, “Domestic Preference for Procurements”.
Limitations on Certain Rolling Stock Procurements. The contractor will comply with the
limitations on certain rolling stock procurements at 49 U.S.C. § 5323(u).
If contract exceeds $150,000, the contractor is required to sign the attached certification,
except those subject to a general waiver.
14. CLEAN AIR AND FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT
Applies to all contracts exceeding $150,000.
Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q.) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1251-1387), as amended.
a. All parties agree to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued
pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q) and the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251-1387). All parties shall report violations to the
Federal awarding agency and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
b. The Contractor agrees to report each violation to the City and understands and agrees
that the City will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the appropriate Environmental
Protection Agency Regional Office.
c. The Contractor agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding
$150,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal funds.
15. ADMINISTRATIVE, CONTRACTUAL, OR LEGAL REMEDIES OR BREACH – (APPENDIX
II TO PART 200)
Applies to all contracts over $250,000.
Breach. Any breach of the Contract by Contractor shall be governed by the termination and
remedies provisions of the Contract. Additionally, in the event that the City incurs damages
as a result of Contractor’s breach, the City may pursue recovery of such damages from
Contractor. The City further retains the right to seek specific performance of the Contract at
any time as authorized by law. The City further retains the right to otherwise pursue any
remedies available to the City as a result of the Contractor’s breach, including but not limited
to administrative, Contractual, or legal remedies, as well as any applicable sanctions and
penalties.
Remedies for Non-Performance. If Contractor fails to perform any of its obligations under
this Contract, the City may, at its sole discretion, exercise one or more of the following
remedies, which shall survive expiration or termination of this Contract:
a. Suspend Performance: The City may require the Contractor to suspend performance
of all or any portion of the Work pending necessary corrective action specified by the
City and without entitling Contractor to an increase in compensation or extension of the
performance schedule. Contractor must promptly stop performance and incurring costs
upon delivery of a notice of suspension by the City.
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b. Withhold Payment Pending Corrections: The City may permit Contractor to correct
any rejected Work at the City ’s discretion. Upon City ’s request, Contractor must correct
rejected Work at Contractor’s sole expense within the time frame established by the City.
Upon completion of the corrections satisfactory to the City, City will remit payment to
Contractor.
c. Deny Payment: City may deny payment for any Work that does not comply with the
requirements of the Contract or that Contractor otherwise fails to provide or complete,
as determined by the City in its sole discretion. Upon City request, Contractor will
promptly refund any amounts prepaid by the City with respect to such non-compliant
Work.
d. Removal: Upon City ’s request, Contractor will remove any of its employees or agents
from performance of the Work, if the City, in its sole discretion, deems any such person
to be incompetent, careless, unsuitable, or otherwise unacceptable.
16. CARGO PREFERENCE REQUIREMENTS
Applies to purchases of property suitable for shipment by ocean vessel.
Cargo Preference - Use of United States-Flag Vessels - The contractor agrees comply
with the shipping requirements of 46 U.S.C. § 55305, and U.S. Maritime Administration
regulations, “Cargo Preference – U.S.-Flag Vessels,” 46 CFR Part 381.
17. FLY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS
Applies to property or persons transported by air between U.S. and foreign destinations, or
between foreign locations.
Fly America Requirements. The contractor agrees to air transportation requirements of
Section 5 of the International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974, as
amended, 49 U.S.C. § 40118, and U.S. General Services Administration (U.S. GSA)
regulations, “Use of United States Flag Air Carriers,” 41 C.F.R. §§ 301-10.131 – 301-10.143.
18. NONCONSTRUCTION EMPLOYEE PROTECTION (CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND
SAFETY STANDARDS ACT)
Applies to all turnkey, rolling stock and operational contracts (excluding contracts for
transportation services exceeding $100,000.
The contractor agrees to comply and assures that each subcontractor will comply with all
federal laws, regulations, and requirements providing wage and hour protections for
nonconstruction employees, including Section 102 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety
Standards Act, as amended, 40 U.S.C. § 3702, and other relevant parts of that Act, 40
U.S.C. § 3701, et seq., and U.S. DOL regulations, “Labor Standards Provisions Applicable
to Contracts Covering Federally Financed and Assisted Construction (also Labor Standards
Provisions Applicable to Nonconstruction Contracts Subject to the Contract Work Hours and
Safety Standards Act),” 29 CFR Part 5.
19. TRANSIT EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS
Applies to all Contracts for transit operations except micro-purchases.
(1) The Contractor agrees to comply with applicable transit employee protective
requirements as follows:
a) General Transit Employee Protective Requirements - To the extent that FTA
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determines that transit operations are involved, the Contractor agrees to carry out
the transit operations work on the underlying contract in compliance with terms and
conditions determined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor to be fair and equitable to
protect the interests of employees employed under this contract and to meet the
employee protective requirements of 49 U.S.C. A 5333(b), and U.S. DOL guidelines
at 29 C.F.R. Part 215, and any amendments thereto. These terms and conditions
are identified in the letter of certification from the U.S. DOL to FTA applicable to the
ITP's project from which Federal assistance is provided to support work on the
underlying contract. The Contractor agrees to carry out that work in compliance with
the conditions stated in that U.S. DOL letters. The requirements of this subsection
(1), however, do not apply to any contract financed with Federal assistance provided
by FTA either for projects for elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities
authorized by 49 U.S.C. § 5310(a)(2), or for projects for nonurbanized areas
authorized by 49 U.S.C. § 5311. Alternate provisions for those projects are set forth
in subsections (b) and (c) of this clause.
b) Transit Employee Protective Requirements for Projects Authorized by 49 U.S.C.§
5310(a)(2) for Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities - If the contract
involves transit operations financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance
authorized by 49 U.S.C. § 5310(a)(2), and if the U.S. Secretary of Transportation
has determined or determines in the future that the employee protective
requirements of 49 U.S.C. § 5333(b) are necessary or appropriate for the state and
the public body subrecipient for which work is performed on the underlying contract,
the Contractor agrees to carry out the Project in compliance with the terms and
conditions determined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor to meet the requirements of
49 U.S.C. § 5333(b), U.S. DOL guidelines at 29 C.F.R. Part 215, and any
amendments thereto. These terms and conditions are identified in the U.S. DOL's
letter of certification to FTA, the date of which is set forth Grant Agreement or
Cooperative Agreement with the state. The Contractor agrees to perform transit
operations in connection with the underlying contract in compliance with the
conditions stated in that U.S. DOL letter.
c) Transit Employee Protective Requirements for Projects Authorized by 49 U.S.C. §
5311 in Nonurbanized Areas - If the contract involves transit operations financed in
whole or in part with Federal assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. § 5311, the
Contractor agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of the Special Warranty
for the Nonurbanized Area Program agreed to by the U.S. Secretaries of
Transportation and Labor, dated May 31, 1979, and the procedures implemented by
U.S. DOL or any revision thereto.
(2) The Contractor also agrees to include the any applicable requirements in each
subcontract involving transit operations financed in whole or in part with Federal
assistance provided by FTA.
20. RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE UNDER A CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT
Appendix II to Part 200
Applies to “funding agreement” under 37 CFR Part §401.2(a)
Rights to Inventions Made Under a Contract or Contract. For Contracts entered into by
the Contractor or the City with a small business firm or nonprofit organization regarding the
substitution of parties, assignment or performance of experimental, developmental, or
research work under that “funding agreement,” the parties must comply with the
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requirements of 37 CFR Part 401, “Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations
and Small Business Firms Under Government Grants, Contracts and Cooperative
Contracts,” and any implementing regulations issued by the awarding agency.
21. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) & PROMPT PAYMENT
(49 CFR Part 26)
Applies to contracts awarded on the basis of a bid or proposal offering to use DBEs.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
a. This contract is subject to the requirements of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part
26, Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of
Transportation Financial Assistance Programs. The national goal for participation of
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) is 10%. The agency’s overall goal for DBE
participation is 3%. A contract goal of 0 % DBE participation has been established for
this procurement.
b. The contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in
the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements
of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of this DOT-assisted contract. Failure
by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract,
which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the City of
Fort Collins deems appropriate. Each subcontract the contractor signs with a
subcontractor must include the assurance in this paragraph (see 49 CFR 26.13(b)).
c. The successful bidder/offeror will be required to report its DBE participation obtained
through race-neutral means throughout the period of performance.
22. PROMPT PAYMENT AND RETURN OF RETAINAGE
Applies to all contracts except micro-purchases.
The contractor is required to pay its subcontractors performing work related to this contract
for satisfactory performance of that work no later than 30 days after the contractor’s receipt
of payment for that work from the City. In addition, the contractor may not hold retainage from
its subcontractors. The contractor must promptly notify the City whenever a DBE
subcontractor performing work related to this contract is terminated or fails to complete its
work and must make good faith efforts to engage another DBE subcontractor to perform at
least the same amount of work. The contractor may not terminate any DBE subcontractor
and perform that work through its own forces or those of an affiliate without prior written
consent of the City.
23. 6002 OF THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT (2 CFR 200.322)
Applies to all contracts except micro-purchases.
Recovered Materials - All parties agree to comply with all applicable requirements of
Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act. The requirements of Section 6002 include procuring only items
designated in guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 40 CFR part 247
that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent wit h
maintaining a satisfactory level of competition, where the purchase price of the item exceeds
$10,000 or the value of the quantity acquired during the preceding fiscal year exceeded
$10,000; procuring solid waste management services in a manner that maximizes energy
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and resource recovery; and establishing an affirmative procurement program for
procurement of recovered materials identified in the EPA guidelines.
a. In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall make maximum use of products
containing recovered materials that are EPA-designated items unless the product
cannot be acquired:
• Competitively within a timeframe providing for compliance with the contract
performance schedule;
• Meeting contract performance requirements; or
• At a reasonable price.
b. Information about this requirement, along with the list of EPA-designated items, is
available at EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines web site:
https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program
24. ADA ACCESS
Applies to contracts for rolling stock or facilities construction/renovation
1. The City must comply with 49 U.S.C. § 5332, which states the Federal policy that elderly
individuals and individuals with disabilities have the same right as other individuals to
use public transportation services and facilities, and that special efforts shall be made
in planning and designing those services and facilities to implement transportation
accessibility rights for elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities; all applicable
provisions of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. §
794, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability; the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended; 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq., which requires
that accessible facilities and services be made available to individuals with disabilities;
and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 4151 et seq., which
requires that buildings and public accommodations be accessible to individuals with
disabilities.
2. All deliverable items deliverable items provided by the contractor for the City under this
contract shall comply with the above-referenced laws as well as all other applicable
federal, state and local regulations and directives and any subsequent amendments
25. ASSIGNABILITY
Applies to all contracts except micro-purchases.
Neither the City nor the Contractor shall assign or transfer any of its rights or obligations
hereunder without the prior written consent of the other.
26. CITY OF FORT COLLINS BID PROTEST PROCEDURES
Applies to all contracts except micro-purchases.
The City of Fort Collins has a protest procedure, covering any phase of solicitation or award,
including but not limited to specification or award. The protest procedures are available
from the Purchasing Department, City of Fort Collins, 215 N. Mason, Street, 2nd Floor, P.
O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO. 80522. You may also request a copy of the procedures by
emailing: Purchasing@fcgov.com or calling 970-221-6775.
27. TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
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Applies to all contracts except micro-purchases.
The sub-grantee, contractor, subcontractor, successor, transferee, and assignee shall
comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits recipients of federal
financial assistance from excluding from a program or activity, denying benefits of, or
otherwise discriminating against a person on the basis of race, color, or national origin (42
U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.), as implemented by the Department of the Treasury’s Title VI
regulations, 31 CFR Part 22, which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part
of this contract (or agreement). Title VI also includes protection to persons with “Limited
English Proficiency” in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance, 42
U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., as implemented by the Department of the Treasury’s Title VI
regulations, 31 CFR Part 22, and herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this
contract or agreement.
28. INCREASING SEAT BELT USE IN THE UNITED STATES
Applies to all contracts except micro-purchases.
Pursuant to Executive Order 13043, 62 FR 19217 (Apr. 18, 1997), the City encourages its
contractors to adopt and enforce on-the-job seat belt policies and programs for their
employees when operating company-owned, rented, or personally owned vehicles.
29. REDUCING TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING
Applies to all contracts except micro-purchases.
Pursuant to Executive Order 13513, 74 FR 51225 (Oct. 6, 2009), the City encourages its
employees, subrecipients, and contractors to adopt and enforce policies that ban text
messaging while driving, and the City has established workplace safety policies to decrease
accidents caused by distracted drivers.
30. PUBLICATIONS
Applies to all contracts except micro-purchases.
Any publications produced under this contract or agreement must display the following
language: “This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number
21.019 awarded to the City of Fort Collins by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.”
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