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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
9683 RFP GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES ON-CALL
RFP DUE: 3:00 PM MT (Mountain Time), November 9, 2022
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified Service Providers/Professionals to
provide geotechnical testing services on an as-needed basis. The City may award contracts to
multiple Service Providers/Professionals. Because this solicitation will be federally funded
work, proposals must NOT include pricing.
As part of the City’s commitment to sustainability, proposals must be submitted online through
the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS) at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-
of-fort-collins. Note: please ensure adequate time to submit proposals through RMEPS. Proposals
not submitted by the designated Opening Date and Time will not be accepted by RMEPS.
A pre-proposal meeting will be held at 2:00 PM MT on October 26, 2022. The pre-proposal
meeting will be hosted on-line via Microsoft Teams. Select or copy/paste the below link into your
browser for access to the meeting. Please be prepared to announce your name and mute your
microphone:
Click here to join the meeting
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Alternatively, the pre-proposal meeting can be accessed via phone at the below call-in and
conference ID. This option will only allow you to hear the audio presentation.
Call-in number: 1-970-628-0892
Conference ID: 333 604 611#
All questions should be submitted, in writing via email, to Adam Hill, Senior Buyer at
adhill@fcgov.com, with a copy to Gunnar Hale, Project Manager, ghale@fcgov.com, no
later than 3:00 PM MT on October 31, 2022. Please format your e-mail to include: RFP 9683
Geotechnical Services On-Call in the subject line. Questions received after this deadline may
not be answered. Responses to all questions submitted before the deadline will be addressed in
an addendum and posted on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System webpage.
Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System hosted by BidNet
A copy of the RFP may be obtained at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-of-fort-collins.
This RFP has been posted utilizing the following Commodity Code(s):
907 42 Geotechnical – Soils
918 42 Engineering Consulting
Financial Services
Purchasing Division
215 N. Mason St. 2nd Floor
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6775
970.221.6707
fcgov.com/purchasing
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Prohibition of Unlawful Discrimination: The City of Fort Collins, in accordance with the
provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-
4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract
entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded
full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated
against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The City strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on an individual’s gender (regardless of
gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age
40 years or older, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other
characteristics protected by law. For the purpose of this policy “sexual orientation” means a
person’s actual or perceived orientation toward heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality.
The City also strictly prohibits unlawful harassment in the workplace, including sexual
harassment. Further, the City strictly prohibits unlawful retaliation against a person who engages
in protected activity. Protected activity includes an employee complaining that he or she has been
discriminated against in violation of the above policy or participating in an employment
discrimination proceeding.
The City requires its Service Providers/Professionals to comply with the City’s policy for equal
employment opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation. This
requirement applies to all third-party Service Providers/Professionals and their
subcontractors/subconsultants at every tier.
Public Viewing Copy: The City is a governmental entity subject to the Colorado Open Records
Act, C.R.S. §§ 24-72-200.1 et seq. (“CORA”). Any proposals submitted hereunder are subject to
public disclosure by the City pursuant to CORA and City ordinances. Service
Providers/Professionals may submit one (1) additional complete proposal clearly marked “FOR
PUBLIC VIEWING.” In this version of the proposal, Service Providers/Professionals may redact
text and/or data that it deems confidential or proprietary pursuant to CORA. Failure to provide a
public viewing copy will be considered a waiver of any claim of confidentiality under CORA without
regard to how the applicant’s proposal or certain pages of the proposal are marked confidential,
proprietary, or similar. Such statement does not necessarily exempt such documentation from
public disclosure if required by CORA, by order of a court of appropriate jurisdiction, or other
applicable law. Generally, under CORA trade secrets, confidential commercial and financial data
information is not required to be disclosed by the City. Proposals may not be marked
“Confidential” or ‘Proprietary’ in their entirety. By responding to this RFP, Service
Providers/Professionals hereby waives any and all claims for damages against the City for the
City’s good faith compliance with CORA. All provisions of any contract resulting from this
request for proposal will be public information.
Service Providers/Professionals Registration: The City requires new Service
Providers/Professionals receiving awards from the City to submit IRS form W-9 or W-8BEN/W8-
BEN-E (international firms) and requires all Service Providers/Professionals to accept Direct
Deposit (Electronic) payment. If needed, the W-9 form and the Vendor Direct Deposit
Authorization Form can be found on the City’s Purchasing website at www.fcgov.com/purchasing
under Vendor Reference Documents. Please do not submit these documents with your
proposal, however, if you take exception to participating in Direct Deposit (Electronic) payments
please clearly note such in your proposal as an exception. The City may waive the requirement
to participate in Direct Deposit (Electronic) payments at its sole discretion.
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Sales Prohibited/Conflict of Interest: No officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall
have a financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment,
material, supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any
decision-making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to
be rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any gift,
gratuity favor, entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who has
or is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited.
Collusive or Sham Proposals: Any proposal deemed to be collusive or a sham proposal will be
rejected and reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this proposal assures
that such proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham proposal.
The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any
irregularities or informalities.
Utilization of Award by Other Agencies: The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to allow
other state and local governmental agencies, political subdivisions, and/or school districts to
utilize the resulting award under all terms and conditions specified and upon agreement by all
parties. Usage by any other entity shall not have a negative impact on the City of Fort Collins in
the current term or in any future terms.
The selected Service Provider/Professional shall be required to sign the City’s Agreement prior
to commencing services (see sample attached to this document).
Sincerely,
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director
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I. BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE / OVERVIEW
A. Objective
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified Service
Providers/Professionals to provide geotechnical testing services on an as-needed basis.
The City may award contracts to multiple Service Providers/Professionals.
B. Background
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide
geotechnical testing services on an as-needed basis. Any City Department may use
these services and requests may originate from Engineering, Utilities, Streets, and
others.
The City intends to enter into a Professional Services Agreement – Work Order type
Contract. A detailed Scope of Work for each project and exact services desired will be
developed during the Work Order process and prior to work being performed; a Work
Order must be generated and signed by the Service Provider and a City Department
Representative. The City of Fort Collins makes no guarantee as to the number of Work
Orders or actual amount of services which will be awarded under this contract. The
Work Order type Contract will have an initial term of one year, with the option to renew
up to an additional four one year terms. The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to
reject all proposals and re-solicit, if deemed to be in the best interest of the City.
C. Federal Terms and Conditions
The City is federalizing this contract so it can be used for federally funded projects. The
Federal Terms and Conditions are attached to the RFP in Section VI. Because this
solicitation may be used for federally funded project, proposals must not include pricing.
The City will follow Brooks Act procedures and negotiate direct labor and overhead with
the most qualified firm or firms. Please submit information if you have experience with
federal projects. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation may be required on
certain Federal funded projects.
II. SCOPE OF PROPOSAL
A. Scope of Work
The City of Fort Collins has identified the following projects which may require
geotechnical services from the selected consultant(s) over the next two years: Vine and
Timberline, Laporte Bridges, Laporte Corridor, College and Trilby, College and Drake,
Power Trail at Harmony, FC Moves Pedestrian Project and others. Additional groups
which may require geotechnical services include Development Inspectors, the Streets
Department, and the Utilities Department. Departments Citywide will be able to use the
contract.
Required services include, but are not limited to: Pavement design; asphalt extraction
and gradation; aggregate sampling at asphalt plant and/or borrow sources; gradation;
concrete physical property and 7, 14, and 28 day strength testing; soil testing such as
proctor and nuclear field density testing. Testing procedures and testing frequency shall
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be in accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS) and
the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Field Materials Manual.
Citywide projects and programs may require nuclear asphalt content testing. The
purpose of this testing is to provide a rapid turnaround of asphalt contents throughout
the construction season. The selected consultant shall ensure that a testing gauge be
available throughout the construction season. The consultant should anticipate changes
in oil and aggregate throughout projects and seasons when preparing the proposal.
Testing may be required on short notice, such as four to six hours for concrete and
asphalt tests; and two to four hours for soils tests during weekdays (Monday through
Friday). Response times may be required within one to two hours. The City shall provide
the selected consultant twenty four hour notice for any weekend services required
(Saturday and Sunday).
Testing documentation shall be in accordance with LCUASS and the CDOT Field
Materials Manual. A field copy of the physical property concrete tests shall be provided
to the City representative on site at the time of the testing. A prompt verbal (phone)
notice on all non-compliance testing will be required immediately after tests are
performed. All tests shall be followed up with electronic test results including a
comparison to the specifications for the individual project, and indicting any test results
that do not meet the specification requirements. As directed by the Project Manager, and
on continuous projects, tests not meeting specification requirements shall be tracked
until a passing test is achieved and documented as an acceptable retest.
In addition to the services described above, the selected consultant shall be capable of
managing the CDOT Materials Documentation Record Form 250 (or any future form(s)
which replaces the CDOT Form 250). Consultant services associated with the CDOT
Form 250 may include identifying and developing a testing schedule, completing the
information listed on the CDOT Form 250, compiling test results and Field Sheets
(CDOT Form 157 and/or other required forms), and providing a Professional Engineer
(PE) stamped Project Materials Book. Requested consultant services may vary
depending on current CDOT and Federal requirements. Depending on individual project
needs, it may be necessary for the consultant to be involved in project meetings prior to
construction advertisement.
All consultant field technicians shall meet the LCUASS for certifications, as well as any
applicable CDOT and Federal requirements. All consultant personnel shall be qualified
to perform the assigned services or shall be replaced with qualified personnel at the
request of the City. ISO 9001 Quality Management certification is preferred but not
required.
The following is a list of anticipated testing and requested services. Per Brooks Act
requirements, consultants shall not include any cost in the proposals. After selection by
the City of the most qualified consultant(s), the selected consultant(s) shall provide
pricing for the below services. All pricing shall be subject to negotiations and mutual
agreement by the parties.
DESCRIPTION UNIT
SOILS
Atterberg Limits; Classification, Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, Plasticity Index Each Test
Hveem Stabilometer – “R” Value Each
Proctor – Standard Each
Proctor – Modified Each
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Proctor – One Point Check Each
PH Determination Each
Nuclear Field Density Test – 3 or More Tests Per Trip Each Test
Nuclear Field Density Test – Less Than 3 Tests Per Trip Each Test
Sieve Analysis – Plus #4 Material Each Test
Sieve Analysis - #4 to Minus 200 Material Each Test
Organic Content for Top Soil Each Test
Hydrometer Analysis Each Test
Water-Soluble Sulfate Ion Each Test
Water-Soluble Chloride Ion Each Test
Resistivity Each Test
Direct Shear Each Test
CONCRETE
Concrete Cylinders (Including Sampling in Field, Slump, Unit Weight, Yield,
Air Content, Temperature, Casting, Curing,7-, 14-, & 28-day Testing and
Reporting)
Set of 5
Additional Cylinder Per Cylinder
Concrete Beams (Including Sampling) Set of 3
Additional Beam Per Beam
Sand Equivalent (CP-30) Each Test
ASPHALT
Sieve Analysis – Plus #4 Material Each Test
Sieve Analysis – Minus #4 Material Each Test
Specific Gravity and Absorption – Plus #4 Material Each Test
Specific Gravity and Absorption – Minus #4 Material Each Test
L.A. Abrasion Test Each Test
Fractured Face Determination Each Test
Flat and Elongated Particles Each Test
Specific Gravity Maximum Theoretical for Air Voids (Rice) Each Test
Lottman (TSR) Test Each Test
Mix Design Bulk Unit Weight and Hveem Stability Verification Each Test
Sand Equivalent Each Test
Determination of Bitumen Content by Extraction, Gradation Analysis of
Extracted Aggregate (To Be Sampled by Consultant) Each Sample
Determination of Bitumen Content by Extraction (To Be Sampled by
Consultant) Each Sample
Calibrate Nuclear Gauge (For New Asphalt Mix) Each
Nuclear Field Density Test – 3 or More Tests per Trip Each Test
Nuclear Field Density Test – Less Than 3 Tests per Trip Each Test
Asphalt Plant Inspection Per Hour
Core Field Samples Per Hour
Core Field Samples Per Inch
Ideal CT Each Test
Hamburg Wheel Tracking Test Each Test
HOURLY RATES
Principal Engineer and/or Geologist Per Hour
Geotechnical Engineer/Department Manager Per Hour
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Senior Field Technician Per Hour
Field Technician Per Hour
*** All costs such as mileage, labor, equipment, copying, reviewing, and report writing shall be
included in the unit prices negotiated after award.
B. Anticipated Schedule
The following represents the City’s target schedule for the RFP. The City reserves the
right to amend the target schedule at any time.
• RFP issuance: October 18, 2022
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2:00 PM MT on October 26, 2022
• Question deadline: 3:00 PM MT on October 31, 2022
• Final Addendum Issued: November 2, 2022
• Proposal due date: 3:00 PM MT on November 9, 2022
• Interviews (tentative): Week of November 28th
• Award of Contract (tentative): Week of December 5th
C. Interviews
In addition to submitting a written proposal, the top-rated Service Providers/Professionals
may be interviewed by the RFP assessment team and asked to participate in an oral
presentation to provide an overview of the company, approach to the project and to
address questions. The evaluation criteria for the oral interviews will be the same as the
criteria for the written evaluations and is included in Section IV.
The City may use non-traditional methods for the optional interview phase of the
assessment process. The City will receive and score written proposals. However, instead
of traditional in-person interviews for the optional interview session, the City may opt to
use alternate methods including, but not limited to remote interviews through a platform
such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
D. Travel & Expenses
Subject to the terms of the applicable Work Order, reasonable expenses may be
reimbursable per the current rates found at www.gsa.gov. Service Provider/Consultant will
be required to provide original receipts to the City for all travel expenses.
E. Subcontractors/Subconsultants
Service Provider/Professional will be responsible for identifying any subcontractors and/or
subconsultants in their proposal. Please note that the City will contract solely with the
awarded Service Provider/Professional; therefore, subcontractors and/or subconsultants
will be the responsibility of the Service Provider/Professional. The City reserves the right
to approval or rejection all subcontractors.
F. Financial Qualifications (CONFIDENTIAL)
Service Providers/Professionals selected as finalists may be required to submit a banking
reference and the most recent financial statement (audited preferred) including balance
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sheet and income statement, as well as a statement of cash flows (the “Financial
Information”).
G. Current standards
All work and/or materials must meet current standards in force by recognized technical
and professional societies, trade and materials supply associations, institutes and
organizations, bureaus and testing laboratories, and national, federal, state, county, and
local laws, codes and ordinances.
H. Fees, Licenses, Permits
The successful Service Provider/Professional shall be responsible for obtaining any
necessary licenses, fees or permits without additional expense to the City. All vehicles
and equipment shall be properly licensed and insured, carry the appropriate permits and
be placarded as required by law.
I. Laws and Regulations
The Service Provider/Professional agrees to comply fully with all applicable local, State of
Colorado and Federal laws and regulations and municipal ordinances to include American
Disabilities Act (ADA).
J. Work Orders
The awarded Service Provider/Professional(s) will be required to sign the City’s Work
Order Type Agreement, a sample of which is attached as Section VI for reference
purposes. In the event that the City has agreements with multiple Service
Providers/Professionals for the Work, the City reserves the right to request proposals for
individual Work Order assignments from the awarded Service Providers/Professionals or
assign Work Orders directly to a Service Provider/Professional at its sole discretion.
Selection for individual Work Orders may be based on, but not limited to, availability,
approach, prior experience, firm capability, and cost.
Individual Work assignments will be requested and agreed to utilizing the City’s Work
Order (included in the Agreement). Each Work Order must include a start and completion
date, total cost and a Scope of Work. Subsequent supporting documentation pages may
include a project schedule, deliverables, hours, cost detail supporting total cost, and
personnel details. Fees outlined in the Work Order will conform with those stated in the
Agreement.
No Work Order over $7,500 will be considered valid until signed, at a minimum, by the
Service Provider/Professional, project manager and Purchasing Department
representative. Depending on the cost and nature of the Work, additional signature
authorization may be required. Any changes to the dates, cost or scope of any Work
Order must be agreed upon in writing utilizing the City’s Change Order (included in the
Agreement) and will not be considered valid until signed, at a minimum, by the Service
Provider/Professional, project manager and Purchasing Department representative.
K. Invoicing and Payment
Invoices should be emailed monthly to invoices@fcgov.com with a copy to the Project
Manager. The cost of the work completed shall be paid to the Service
Provider/Professional each month following the submittal of a correct invoice by the
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Service Provider/Professional indicating the project name, Purchase Order number, task
description, hours worked, personnel/work type category, hourly rate for each
employee/work type category, date of the work performed specific to the task, percentage
of that work that has been completed by task, 3rd party supporting documentation with the
same detail and a brief progress report.
Payments will be made using the prices stated in the Work Order and Agreement. In the
event a service is requested which is not stated in the Work Order and/or Agreement, the
Service Provider/Professional and the City will negotiate an appropriate unit price for the
service prior to the Service Provider/Professional initiating such work.
The City pays invoices on Net 30 terms.
L. COVID-19 Compliance
The Service Provider and its subcontractors/consultants shall comply with all state,
county, and local laws, ordinances, and public health orders established to reduce the
spread of COVID-19, as applicable. The Service Provider shall ensure employees and
subcontractors/subconsultants with COVID-19 symptoms do not report to the job
site. Service Provider must organize work to ensure individuals minimize contact and
maximize social distancing. Individuals must wear all standard worksite personal
protective equipment (PPE). In addition, individuals should wear a mask or cloth face
covering consistent with local public health recommendations and other applicable safety
requirements.
III. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
Please limit the total length of your proposal to a maximum of fifty (50) 8 ½ x 11” pages
(excluding cover pages, table of contents, dividers and Authorization form). Font shall be
a minimum of 10 Arial and margins are limited to no less than .5” for sides and top/bottom.
Extended page sizes, such as 11” x 17”, count as a single page and may be used for
detailed pricing. Links to other files or websites shall not be permitted. Proposals that do
not conform to these requirements may be rejected.
Service Providers/Professionals are required to provide detailed written responses to the
following items in the order outlined below. The responses shall be considered technical
offers of what Service Providers/Professionals propose to provide and shall be
incorporated in the contract award as deemed appropriate by the City. A proposal that
does not include all the information required may be deemed non-responsive and subject
to rejection.
Responses must include all the items in the order listed below. It is suggested that the
Service Providers/Professionals include each of the City’s questions with their response.
The City of Fort Collins shall not reimburse any firm for costs incurred in the preparation
and presentation of their proposal.
Submittal Requirements:
1. Understanding of Scope: Provide a brief summary of your understanding of the
City’s on-call geotechnical engineering and testing needs. Describe how your firm’s
strengths will meet the City’s geotechnical testing needs.
2. Team Profile: Provide relevant information regarding the team you propose to work
on this project including:
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a. Overview of your firm
i. Highlight experience with similar on-call contracts
b. Members of your staff and sub-consultants that will be working under this
contract. Include their availability, commitment, qualifications, and experience
c. Examples of similar and relevant projects performed by members of your staff
and consultants listed in 2.b.
i. Include references on all cited example projects, including contract name,
title, phone number and email address
d. Proposed team organization (org chart) of key personnel with titles and specific
tasks
3. Capacity and Capability: Describe your team’s ability to meet the City’s aggressive
schedules and deadlines while also maintaining a commitment to quality and
attention to detail. Describe your team’s capabilities regarding staffing, experience
and training. List if your firm has ever participated in an annual or indefinite quantity
work order contract where the dollar amount has not been defined. If so, please
provide these references in your RFP submission.
4. Sustainability: In no more than two (2) pages, describe how your organization’s
operations help the City achieve its sustainability goals. Describe how your
organization strives to be sustainable in the use of materials, equipment, vehicles,
fuel, recycling, and office practices. List any experience with Greenroads, LEED,
Envision, or other sustainable certification process.
M. Sample Agreement
Included with this request for proposals is a sample Agreement that the City intends to
use for obtaining the services of the Service Provider/Professional. The Service
Provider/Professional is required to review this Agreement and indicate any objections to
the terms of the contract. If revisions to the contractual terms are requested, provide
suggested revisions.
N. Acknowledgement
The Acknowledgement form is attached as Section V. Complete the attached form
indicating the Service Provider/Professional hereby acknowledges receipt of the City of
Fort Collins Request for Proposal and acknowledges that the Service
Provider/Professional has read and agrees to be fully bound by all of the terms, conditions
and other provisions set forth in the RFP.
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IV. REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
A. Proposal and Interview Criteria
Service Providers/Professionals will be evaluated on the following criteria. This set of
criteria will be the basis for review and assessment of the written proposals and optional
interview session. At the discretion of the City, interviews of the top-rated Service
Providers/Professionals may be conducted.
The rating scale shall be from 1 to 10, a rating of 1 doesn’t meet minimum requirements,
a rating of 5 means the category fulfills the minimum requirements, and 10 exceeds
minimum requirements in that category.
WEIGHTING
FACTOR QUALIFICATION STANDARD
2.0 Scope of Proposal
Does the proposal show an understanding of the
project objective, methodology to be used and
results that are desired from the project?
2.0 Assigned Personnel
Do the persons who will be working on the project
have the necessary skills? Are sufficient people
of the requisite skills assigned to the project?
2.0 Availability
Can the work be completed in the necessary
time? Can the target start and completion dates
be met? Are other qualified personnel available to
assist in meeting the project schedule if required?
Is the project team available to attend meetings as
required by the Scope of Work? How many similar
on-call contracts does your firm currently support?
1.0 Sustainability
Does your firm have a demonstrated history of
sustainable practices? How will your services help
the City of Fort Collins reach our Climate Action
Plan Goals?
3.0 Firm Capability
Does the firm have the support capabilities the
assigned personnel require? Has the firm
successfully completed previous projects of this
type and scope? Does the firm understand how to
work on federally funded projects?
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V. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Service Provider/Professional hereby acknowledges receipt of the City of Fort Collins Request
for Proposal and acknowledges that it has read and agrees to be fully bound by all of the
terms, conditions and other provisions set forth in the RFP 9683 Geotechnical Services On-
Call and sample Agreement except as otherwise noted. Additionally, Service
Provider/Professional hereby makes the following representations to City:
a. All of the statements and representations made in this proposal are true to the best of the
Service Provider/Professional’s knowledge and belief.
b. Service Provider/Professional commits that it is able to meet the terms provided in this
proposal.
c. This proposal is a firm and binding offer, for a period of 90 days from the date hereof.
d. Service Provider/Professional further agrees that the method of award is acceptable.
e. Service Provider/Professional also agrees to complete the proposed Agreement with the
City of Fort Collins within 10 days of notice of award. If contract is not completed and
signed within 10 days, City reserves the right to cancel and award to the next highest rated
firm.
f. Service Provider/Professional acknowledges receipt of addenda.
g. Service Provider/Professional acknowledges no conflict of interest.
h. Failure to provide a public viewing copy will be considered a waiver of any claim of
confidentiality under Colorado Open Records Act (CORA). Service Provider/Professional
hereby waives any and all claims for damages against the City for the City’s good faith
compliance with CORA.
Legal Firm Name:
Physical Address:
Remit to Address:
Phone:
Name of Authorized Agent of Firm:
Signature of Authorized Agent:
Primary Contact for Project:
Title: Email Address:
Phone: Cell Phone:
NOTE: ACKNOWLEDGMENT IS TO BE SIGNED & RETURNED WITH YOUR PROPOSAL.
Official Purchasing Document
Last updated 9/2022
Professional Services Agreement – Work Order Type
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VI. SAMPLE AGREEMENT (FOR REFERENCE ONLY – DO NOT SIGN )
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WORK ORDER TYPE
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below by and
between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter
referred to as the "City" and , hereinafter referred to as the "Professional".
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed by
and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Scope of Services. The Professional agrees to provide services in accordance with any
project Work Orders for 9683 Geotechnical Services On-Call, issued by the City. A blank
sample of a work order is attached hereto as Exhibit A, consisting of ( ) pages
and is incorporated herein by this reference. A general scope of services is attached hereto
as Exhibit C, consisting of ( ) pages and is incorporated herein by this reference.
The City reserves the right to independently bid any project rather than issuing a Work Order
to the Professional for the same pursuant to this Agreement. Irrespective of references in
Exhibit A to certain named third parties, the Professional shall be solely responsible for
performance of all duties hereunder. The term “Work” as used in this Agreement shall
include the services and deliverables contained in Exhibit A and any Work Orders issued by
the City.
The City may, at any time during the term of a particular Work Order and without
invalidating such Work Order, make changes to the scope of the particular services. Such
changes shall be agreed upon in writing by the parties by Change Order, a sample of
which is attached hereto as Exhibit B, consisting of ( ) pages and incorporated
herein by this reference.
2. The Work Schedule. The services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be
performed in accordance with the Work Schedule stated on each Work Order.
3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated as specified on each Work Order. Time is of
the essence. Any extensions of any time limit must be agreed upon in writing by the parties
hereto.
4. Contract Period. This Agreement shall commence , 20 , and shall continue in
full force and effect until , 20 , unless sooner terminated as herein provided. In
addition, at the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for additional one year
periods not to exceed four (4) additional one year periods. Renewals and pricing changes
shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties only at the time of renewal. Written
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notice of renewal shall be provided to the Professional and mailed no later than thirty (30)
days prior to contract end.
5. Early Termination by City/Notice. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein, the
City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written notice of
termination to the Professional. Such notice shall be delivered at least ten (10) days prior
to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by the
parties. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective immediately when
emailed or three business days from the date of the notice when mailed to the following
addresses:
Professional: City: Copy to:
Attn:
email
City of Fort Collins
Attn: Gunnar Hale
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
ghale@fcgov.com
City of Fort Collins
Attn: Purchasing Dept.
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
purchasing@fcgov.com
In the event of early termination by the City, the Professional shall be paid for services
rendered to the date of termination, subject only to the satisfactory performance of the
Professional's obligations under this Agreement. Professional shall submit a final invoice
within ten (10) days of the effective date of termination. Undisputed invoices shall be paid
Net 30 days of the date of the invoice. Such payment shall be the Professional's sole right
and remedy for such termination.
6. Design, Project Insurance and Insurance Responsibility. The Professional shall be
responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely completion and the
coordination of all services rendered by the Professional, including but not limited to
designs, plans, reports, specifications, and drawings and shall, without additional
compensation, promptly remedy and correct any errors, omissions, or other deficiencies.
The Professional shall indemnify, save and hold harmless the City its officers and
employees, in accordance with Colorado law, from all damages whatsoever claimed by third
parties against the City and for the City's costs and reasonable attorney’s fees arising
directly or indirectly out of the Professional's negligent performance of any of the services
furnished under this Agreement. The Professional shall maintain insurance in accordance
with Exhibit , consisting of ( ) pages, attached hereto and incorporated
herein.
7. Compensation. In consideration of services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement,
the City agrees to pay the Professional on a time and reimbursable direct cost basis
designated in Exhibit , consisting of ( ) pages, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference. At the election of the City, each Work Order may
contain a maximum fee, which shall be negotiated by the parties hereto for each such Work
Order. Monthly partial payments based upon the Professional's billings and itemized
statements are permissible. The amounts of all such partial payments shall be based upon
the Professional's City-verified progress in completing the services to be performed
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pursuant to the Work Order and upon approval of the Professional's direct reimbursable
expenses. Final payment shall be made following acceptance of the Work by the City. Upon
final payment, all designs, plans, reports, specifications, drawings, and other services
rendered by the Professional shall become the sole property of the City.
Invoices shall be emailed to invoices@fcgov.com with a copy to the Project Manager. The
cost of the work completed shall be paid to the Professional following the submittal of a
correct itemized invoice by the Professional. The City is exempt from sales and use tax. The
City’s Certificate of Exemption license number is 09804502. A copy of the license is
available upon written request.
The City pays invoices on Net 30 days from the date of the invoice.
8. Appropriation. To the extent this Agreement or any provision in it constitutes a multiple fiscal
year debt or financial obligation of the City, it shall be subject to annual appropriation by City
Council as required in Article V, Section 8(b) of the City Charter, City Code Section 8-186,
and Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution. The City shall have no obligation to
continue this Agreement in any fiscal year for which no such supporting appropriation has
been made.
9. License. Upon execution of this Agreement, the Professional grants to the City an
irrevocable license to use any and all sketches, drawings, specifications, designs,
blueprints, data files, calculations, studies, analysis, renderings, models and other Work
Order deliverables (the “Instruments of Service”), in any form whatsoever and in any
medium expressed, for purposes of constructing, using, maintaining, altering and adding to
the project, provided that the City substantially performs its obligations under the
Agreement. The license granted hereunder permits the City and third parties reasonably
authorized by the City to reproduce applicable portions of the Instruments of Service for use
in performing services or construction for the project. In addition, the license granted
hereunder shall permit the City and third parties reasonably authorized by the City to
reproduce and utilize the Instruments of Service for similar projects, provided however, in
such event the Professional shall not be held responsible for the design to the extent the
City deviates from the Instruments of Service. This license shall survive termination of the
Agreement by default or otherwise.
10. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of the Work, its project
representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary and
proper decisions with reference to the project. All requests for contract interpretations,
change orders, and other clarification or instruction shall be directed to the City
Representative.
11. Project Drawings. Upon request and before final payment, the Professional shall provide
the City with reproducible drawings of the project containing accurate information on the
project as constructed. Drawings shall be of archival quality, prepared on stable mylar base
material using a non-fading process to provide for long storage and high quality
reproduction. "CD" disc of the as-built drawings shall also be submitted to the owner in and
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AutoCAD version no older then the established City standard. The Professional
acknowledges the City is a governmental entity subject to the Colorado Open Records Act,
C.R.S. §§ 24-72-200.1, et seq. (the “CORA”), and documents in the City’s possession may
be considered public records subject to disclosure under the CORA.
12. Monthly Report. Commencing thirty (30) days after Notice to Proceed is given on any Work
Order and every thirty days thereafter, the Professional is required to provide the City
Representative with a written report of the status of the Work with respect to the Work Order,
Work Schedule and other material information. Failure to provide any required monthly
report may, at the option of the City, suspend the processing of any partial payment request.
13. Independent Contractor. The services to be performed by the Professional are those of an
independent contractor and not of an employee of the City of Fort Collins. The City shall
not be responsible for withholding any portion of the Professional's compensation hereunder
for the payment of FICA, Workers' Compensation, other taxes or benefits or for any other
purpose.
14. Subcontractor/Subconsultants. The Professional may not subcontract any of the Work set
forth in the subsequent Work Orders without the prior written consent of the city, which shall
not be unreasonably withheld. If any of the Work is subcontracted hereunder (with the
consent of the City), then the following provisions shall apply: (a) the
subcontractor/subconsultant must be a reputable, qualified firm with an established record
of successful performance in its respective trade performing identical or substantially similar
work, (b) the subcontractor/subconsultant will be required to comply with all applicable terms
of this Agreement, (c) the subcontract will not create any contractual relationship between
any such subcontractor/subconsultant and the City, nor will it obligate the City to pay or see
to the payment of any subcontractor/subconsultant, and (d) the Work of the
subcontractor/subconsultant will be subject to inspection by the City to the same extent as
the Work of the Professional.
The Professional shall require all subcontractor/subconsultants performing Work hereunder
to maintain insurance coverage naming the City as an additional insured under this
Agreement of the type and with the limits specified within Exhibit , consisting of
( ) pages attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The Professional
shall maintain a copy of each subcontract’s certificate evidencing the required insurance.
Upon request, the Professional shall promptly provide the City with a copy of such
certificate(s).
15. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into this Agreement based on the
special abilities of the Professional and that this Agreement shall be considered as an
agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Professional shall neither assign any
responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under this Agreement without the prior written
consent of the City.
16. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval of drawings, designs, plans, specifications,
reports, and incidental work or materials furnished hereunder shall not in any way relieve
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the Professional of responsibility for the quality or technical accuracy of the Work. The City's
approval or acceptance of, or payment for, any of the services shall not be construed to
operate as a waiver of any rights or benefits provided to the City under this Agreement.
17. Default. Each and every term and condition hereof shall be deemed to be a material element
of this Agreement. In the event either party should fail or refuse to perform according to the
terms of this Agreement, such party may be declared in default.
18. Remedies. In the event a party has been declared in default, such defaulting party shall be
allowed a period of ten (10) days within which to cure said default. In the event the default
remains uncorrected, the party declaring default may elect to (a) terminate the Agreement
and seek damages; (b) treat the Agreement as continuing and require specific performance;
or (c) avail themselves of any other remedy at law or equity. If the non-defaulting party
commences legal or equitable actions against the defaulting party, the defaulting party shall
be liable to the non-defaulting party for the non-defaulting party's reasonable attorney fees
and costs incurred because of the default.
19. Entire Agreement; Binding Effect; Order of Precedence; Authority to Execute. This
Agreement, along with all Exhibits and other documents incorporated herein, shall constitute
the entire Agreement of the parties regarding this transaction. Covenants or
representations not contained in this Agreement shall not be binding on the parties. In the
event of a conflict between terms of the Agreement and any exhibit or attachment, the terms
of the Agreement shall prevail. Each person executing this Agreement affirms that they have
the necessary authority to sign on behalf of their respective party and to bind such party to
the terms of this Agreement.
20. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the construction,
interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. The Parties further agree that
Larimer County District Court is the proper venue for all disputes. If the City subsequently
agrees in writing that the matter may be heard in federal court, venue will be in Denver
District Court. In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or
unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or
render unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement.
21. Utilization by Other Agencies. The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to allow other state
and local governmental agencies, political subdivisions, and/or school districts to utilize the
resulting award under all terms and conditions specified and upon agreement by all parties.
Usage by any other entity shall not have a negative impact on the City of Fort Collins in the
current term or in any future terms. Nothing herein shall be deemed to authorize or empower
the Agency to act as an agent for the City of Fort Collins in connection with the exercise of
any rights hereunder, and neither party shall have any right or authority to assume or create
any obligation or responsibility on behalf of the other. The other Agency shall be solely
responsible for any debts, liabilities, damages, claims or expenses incurred in connection
with any agreement established between them and the Professional. The City’s concurrence
hereunder is subject to the Professional’s commitment that this authorization shall not have
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a negative impact on the work to be completed for the City.
22. Prohibition Against Unlawful Discrimination. The City of Fort Collins, in accordance with the
provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ 2000d to
2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that
any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business
enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this
invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national
origin in consideration for an award.
The City strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on an individual’s gender (regardless
of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin,
ancestry, age 40 years or older, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic
information, or other characteristics protected by law. For the purpose of this policy “sexual
orientation” means a person’s actual or perceived orientation toward heterosexuality,
homosexuality, and bisexuality. The City also strictly prohibits unlawful harassment in the
workplace, including sexual harassment. Further, the City strictly prohibits unlawful
retaliation against a person who engages in protected activity. Protected activity includes
an employee complaining that he or she has been discriminated against in violation of the
above policy or participating in an employment discrimination proceeding.
The City requires its vendors to comply with the City’s policy for equal employment
opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation. This
requirement applies to all third-party vendors and their subcontractor/subconsultants at
every tier.
23. Governmental Immunity Act. No term or condition of this Agreement shall be construed or
interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the notices, requirements, immunities,
rights, benefits, protections, limitations of liability, and other provisions of the Colorado
Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. § 24-10-101 et seq. and under any other applicable
law.
24. Colorado Open Records Act. The City is subject to Sec. 24-72-201 et seq. of the Colorado
Revised Statute (CORA). This Agreement is subject to public disclosure in whole pursuant
to CORA.
25. Special Provisions. Special provisions or conditions relating to the services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit - Confidentiality, consisting of
( ) pages, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
By:
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director
Date:
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PROFESSIONAL'S NAME
By:
Printed:
Title:
Date:
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EXHIBIT A
WORK ORDER FORM
PURSUANT TO A MASTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AND
PROFESSIONAL'S NAME
WORK ORDER NUMBER:
PROJECT TITLE:
ORIGINAL BID/RFP NUMBER & NAME: 9683 Geotechnical Services On-Call
MASTER AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE DATE: Original Contract Date
WORK ORDER COMMENCEMENT DATE:
WORK ORDER COMPLETION DATE:
MAXIMUM FEE: (time and reimbursable direct costs):
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/SCOPE OF SERVICES:
Professional agrees to perform the services identified above and on the attached forms in
accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein and in the Master Agreement between
the parties. In the event of a conflict between or ambiguity in the terms of the Master Agreement
and this Work Order (including the attached forms) the Master Agreement shall control.
The attached forms consisting of ( ) page(s) are hereby accepted and incorporated
herein, by this reference, and Notice to Proceed is hereby given after all parties have signed this
document.
PROFESSIONAL: Date:
Name, Title
ACCEPTANCE: Date:
Gunnar Hale, Project Manager
REVIEWED: Date:
Adam Hill, Senior Buyer
ACCEPTANCE: Date:
Gerry Paul, Purchasing Director
(if greater than $60,000)
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EXHIBIT B
CHANGE ORDER
NO.
PROJECT TITLE:
PROFESSIONAL: Company Name
WORK ORDER NUMBER:
PO NUMBER:
DESCRIPTION:
1. Reason for Change: Why is the change required?
2. Description of Change: Provide details of the changes to the Work
3. Change in Work Order Price:
4. Change in Work Order Time:
ORIGINAL WORK ORDER PRICE $ .00
TOTAL APPROVED CHANGE ORDER .00
TOTAL PENDING CHANGE ORDER .00
TOTAL THIS CHANGE ORDER .00
TOTAL % OF THIS CHANGE ORDER %
TOTAL C.O.% OF ORIGINAL WORK ORDER %
ADJUSTED WORK ORDER COST $ .00
PROFESSIONAL: Date:
Name, Title
ACCEPTANCE: Date:
Gunnar Hale, Project Manager
REVIEWED: Date:
Adam Hill, Senior Buyer
ACCEPTANCE: Date:
Gerry Paul, Purchasing Director
(if greater than $60,000)
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EXHIBIT C
GENERAL SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT
BID SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION
The following pricing shall remain fixed for the initial term of this Agreement. Any applicable price
adjustments may only be negotiated and agreed to in writing at the time of renewal.
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EXHIBIT
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The Professional will provide, from insurance companies acceptable to the City, the insurance
coverage designated hereinafter and pay all costs. Before commencing work under this bid, the
Professional shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance showing the type, amount, class
of operations covered, effective dates and date of expiration of policies.
In case of the breach of any provision of the Insurance Requirements, the City, at its option, may
take out and maintain, at the expense of the Professional, such insurance as the City may deem
proper and may deduct the cost of such insurance from any monies which may be due or become
due the Professional under this Agreement.
Insurance certificates should show the certificate holder as follows:
City of Fort Collins
Purchasing Division
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
The City, its officers, agents and employees shall be named as additional insureds on the
Professional 's general liability and automobile liability insurance policies by marking the
appropriate box or adding a statement to this effect on the certificate, for any claims arising
out of work performed under this Agreement.
Insurance coverages shall be as follows:
A. Workers' Compensation & Employer's Liability. The Professional shall maintain during the life
of this Agreement for all of the Professional's employees engaged in work performed under
this agreement. Workers' Compensation & Employer’s Liability insurance shall conform with
statutory limits of $100,000 per accident, $500,000 disease aggregate, and $100,000 disease
each employee, or as required by Colorado law.
B. General Liability. The Professional shall maintain during the life of this Agreement such
General Liability as will provide coverage for damage claims of personal injury, including
accidental death, as well as for claims for property damage, which may arise directly or
indirectly from the performance of work under this Agreement. Coverage for property damage
shall be on a "broad form" basis. The amount of insurance for General Liability, shall not be
less than $1,000,000 combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage.
C. Automobile Liability. The Professional shall maintain during the life of this Agreement such
Automobile Liability insurance as will provide coverage for damage claims of personal injury,
including accidental death, as well as for claims for property damage, which may arise directly
or indirectly from the performance of work under this Agreement. Coverage for property
damage shall be on a "broad form" basis. The amount of insurance for Automobile Liability,
shall not be less than $1,000,000 combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage.
D. Errors & Omissions. The Professional shall maintain errors and omissions insurance in the
amount of $1,000,000.
In the event any work is performed by a subcontractor/subconsultant, the Professional shall be
responsible for any liability directly or indirectly arising out of the work performed under this
Agreement by a subcontractor/subconsultant, which liability is not covered by the
subcontractor/subconsultant's insurance.
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EXHIBIT
CONFIDENTIALITY
IN CONNECTION WITH SERVICES provided to the City of Fort Collins (the “City”) pursuant to
this Agreement (the “Agreement”), the Professional hereby acknowledges that it has been
informed that the City has established policies and procedures with regard to the handling of
confidential information and other sensitive materials.
In consideration of access to certain information, data and material (hereinafter individually and
collectively, regardless of nature, referred to as “information”) that are the property of and/or relate
to the City or its employees, customers or suppliers, which access is related to the performance
of services that the Professional has agreed to perform, the Professional hereby acknowledges
and agrees as follows:
That information that has or will come into its possession or knowledge in connection with the
performance of services for the City may be confidential and/or proprietary. The Professional
agrees to treat as confidential (a) all information that is owned by the City, or that relates to the
business of the City, or that is used by the City in carrying on business, and (b) all information
that is proprietary to a third party (including but not limited to customers and suppliers of the City).
The Professional shall not disclose any such information to any person not having a legitimate
need-to-know for purposes authorized by the City. Further, the Professional shall not use such
information to obtain any economic or other benefit for itself, or any third party, except as
specifically authorized by the City.
The foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, the Professional understands that it shall have no
obligation under this Agreement with respect to information and material that (a) becomes
generally known to the public by publication or some means other than a breach of duty of this
Agreement, or (b) is required by law, regulation or court order to be disclosed, provided that the
request for such disclosure is proper and the disclosure does not exceed that which is required.
In the event of any disclosure under (b) above, the Professional shall furnish a copy of this
Agreement to anyone to whom it is required to make such disclosure and shall promptly advise
the City in writing of each such disclosure.
In the event that the Professional ceases to perform services for the City, or the City so requests
for any reason, the Professional shall promptly return to the City any and all information described
hereinabove, including all copies, notes and/or summaries (handwritten or mechanically
produced) thereof, in its possession or control or as to which it otherwise has access.
The Professional understands and agrees that the City’s remedies at law for a breach of the
Professional’s obligations under this Confidentiality Agreement may be inadequate and that the
City shall, in the event of any such breach, be entitled to seek equitable relief (including without
limitation preliminary and permanent injunctive relief and specific performance) in addition to all
other remedies provided hereunder or available at law.
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EXHIBIT
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
FEDERALLY REQUIRED AND OTHER MODEL CONTRACT CLAUSES
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
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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
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.
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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.
(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. 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.
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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.
14. 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.
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.
15. SEISMIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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Applies to contracts for construction of new buildings or additions to existing buildings.
Seismic Safety - The contractor agrees that any new building or addition to an existing
building will be designed and constructed in accordance with the standards for Seismic
Safety required in Department of Transportation Seismic Safety Regulations 49 CFR Part
41 and will certify to compliance to the extent required by the regulation. The contractor
also agrees to ensure that all work performed under this contract including work performed
by a subcontractor is in compliance with the standards required by the Seismic Safety
Regulations and the certification of compliance issued on the project.
16. 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.
17. 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%.
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.
18. 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
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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.
19. 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 with 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 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
20. 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.
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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
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
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.
24. 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.
25. 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.