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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
10198 Utility Consulting Services - ArcFM XI Migration
RFP DUE: 3:00 PM MT (Mountain Time), October 8, 2025
The City of Fort Collins (City) is requesting proposals from qualified Professionals for consulting
services for Arc FM XI migration for the Broadband (Connexion) utility. The City of Fort Collins is
planning to migrate GIS data models to Schneider Electric ArcFM XI to remain in current support
with our GIS vendors, Esri and Schneider Electric, as well as increase the performance of our
data network models. This is a transformational technology change and modernization that will
replace earlier adopted Schneider Electric network technology and data models.
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.
All questions should be submitted, in writing via email, to Jake Rector, Purchasing
Manager at jrector@fcgov.com, with a copy to Maya Coleman, Project Manager, at
mcoleman@fcgov.com, no later than 3:00 PM MT on October 30, 2025. Please format your
e-mail to include: RFP 10198 Utility Consulting Services – ArcFM XI Migration 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):
91897 Utilities: Gas, Water, Electric Consulting
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 ori entation, 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
Financial Services
Purchasing Division
215 N. Mason St. 2nd Floor
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6775
fcgov.com/purchasing
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discriminated against in violation of the above policy or participating in an employment
discrimination proceeding.
The City requires its 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 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. Professionals may submit
one (1) additional complete proposal clearly marked “FOR PUBLIC VIEWING.” In this version of
the proposal, Professionals may redact text and/or data that it deems confidential or proprietary
pursuant to CORA. All pricing will be considered public records subject to disclosure under CORA
and as such pricing cannot be redacted from the “FOR PUBLIC VIEWING” version of the
proposal. 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 information and financial data i nformation may not be disclosed by the
City. Proposals may not be marked “Confidential” or ‘Proprietary’ in their entirety. By responding
to this RFP, Professionals hereby waives any and all claims for damages against the City for the
City’s good faith compliance with CORA. All provisions and pricing of any contract resulting
from this request for proposal will be public information.
Professionals Registration: The City requires new Professionals receiving awards from the City
to submit IRS form W-9 and requires all 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.
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
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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 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 Professional to provide Consulting
Services for ArcFM XI migration for the Broadband utility. The City is planning to migrate GIS data
models to Schneider Electric ArcFM XI to remain in current support with our GIS vendors, Esri and
Schneider Electric, as well as increase the performance of our data network models. This is a
transformational technology change and modernization that will replace earlier adopted Schneider
Electric network technology and data models.
B. Background
The City of Fort Collins Connexion municipal broadband utility is being designed and built to service
80,000 plus locations including residential and business customers. The fiber plant currently
consists of 2,500 miles of cable, containing 955,000 strands of fiber, 500 splice points, and 28,000
patch panel locations.
II. SCOPE OF PROPOSAL
1.1 SCOPE OF SERVICES
The City has summarized the Scope of Work for this project below and provides further detail
about its desired solution in section 3.0 Definition of Work.
The City is requesting a solution which consists of the following components:
• Implementation Services to upgrade from ArcFM 10.8.1 to ArcFM XI
The new solution will include all ArcFM components listed below used by City of Fort
Collins as well as other ad hoc items not included.
• ArcFM Fiber Manager
• ArcFM Editor
• ArcFM Conduit Manager
• ArcFM Server
• Wavepoint
• Data Conversion
Professional will convert all data required for the implemented solution to function as
designed and meet all defined requirements. Professionals must note that The City
requires that all converted data is usable in the ArcFM XI software. The City expects the
Professional to review all conversion decisions to ensure adequate data is being converted
to meet operational business needs.
• Software Installation and Configuration
Broadband Utility expects the Professional to install the base software, prepare it for
access, and perform set-up and configuration activities.
1.2.1 Utility Application Architecture
The following list presents the core ArcFM system components:
• Database
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o A versioned ArcSDE database including Broadband and Conduit. The database is being
managed by a third-party vendor.
o Conduit is a shared structured network utilized by both Light and Power and Broadband.
o Database will be migrated to a separate Microsoft SQL Server database for Broadband.
• Server
o ArcFM 10.8.1 is housed on a Windows Server Operating System.
• GIS desktop
o ArcMap version 10.8.1.x is used with the ArcFM desktop.
• Enterprise Portal
o Leverage City of Fort Collins Enterprise Portal for applications and services.
• WavePoint
o Read only application viewer for field crews and engineering services.
2.0 BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
See below for the business organization primary project participants.
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3.0 DEFINITION OF WORK
This section of the RFP is intended to further define the scope of the solution. The
instructions for completing the proposed solution are found herein, and the actual
template can be found in Attachment A – Response Form.
The City is committed to embracing business processes that are enabled by the
baseline software solution and expects the Professional to guide The City in
standardization and simplification of these processes.
The City is seeking Proposals only from experienced Professionals in response to
this RFP. The City is looking for a Professional that has a well-defined methodology
with a documented success record and professional, experienced resources, and
which is prepared to take on contractual responsibility for the implementation.
The proposed solution must incorporate the major components identified in Section
1.2 – Scope Summary.
3.1 FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS
The Solution consists of the following sections, with a brief description of the high-
level core functional components required by The City.
3.2 DATA FEED
Broadband GIS database has a nightly data feed from GLDS Broadhub including new
orders and premise status data. The migration shall maintain this functionality.
3.3 DATABASE ENVIRONMENT
Future state is a separate Microsoft SQL database dedicated to Broadband GIS
data. The Light and Power combined Broadband database will be separated to only
include the Broadband data elements. Database design, modeling, tuning, and
implementation will be performed.
3.4 IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES
The following outline of services is provided for the Professional to consider in the
formulation and proposal of services. The Professional is expected to assume
overall accountability for the successful completion of these services.
The Professional must present its methodology and address the following services including:
• Database Services. Activities will include designing and executing the
migration of Broadband data from the shared database to a separate SQL
Server database in an ArcSDE environment.
• Project Management Services. Activities will include but are not limited to
work program management, schedule management, project governance,
scope management, change management, issue and problem management,
cost and budget management, personnel management, facility management,
development tools and development environment management, approval
management, contract management, reporting and project status
management, communication and document management, risk
management, quality assurance, and quality control management.
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• Comprehensive Testing Services. Comprehensive testing services focus
on planning and executing the various tests to be conducted, which may
include but are not limited to the following activities.
1. Test Planning. This activity deals with the development of test plans
which govern functional testing. This plan will govern all aspects of the
testing process across all phases of functional testing.
2. Test Execution. Unit testing will confirm the system has been accurately
configured and the data has been accurately converted.
3. User Acceptance Testing. User acceptance testing is conducted once
the system has been successfully tested. User testing will inform the
acceptance of the Project as it has been developed and delivered by
the Professional to The City. Formal sign-off on the Project is required
prior to initiating the production conversion process.
4. Professional will provide a mechanism for tracking issues and issue
management related to all testing through all phases of the
implementation.
• Training Services. Provided by the Professional to develop training
material for new functionality and deliver training to The City. This
includes but is not limited to the following:
1. Train the Trainer Training. Appropriate City resources will be trained
on the new solution. This may be accomplished using a combination of
delivery methods, including classroom training courses or virtual based
training as well as knowledge transfers during the configuration and go-
live activities.
2. End User Training. Training is to be created for and delivered to The
City end users prior to the go-live date.
• Conversion Services. Focus on cleansing and converting data from the
City legacy ArcFM system to the ArcFM XI solution and includes the
following activities:
1. Cleansing. This activity deals with the identification of data in the legacy
City ArcFM system which needs to be scrubbed or cleaned to ensure
information loaded into the solution is accurate and will support
processing within the new environment. Typically, a series of reports
within the conversion process will identify problem areas which require
either a manual or automated cleanup process to be managed by the
City.
2. Conversion. Data will be mapped between the legacy City ArcFM
systems (and other systems as required) and the solution. Conversion
process will be developed to conduct conversion of data from the legacy
City ArcFM system to the ArcFM XI. A series of extracts and loads will be
conducted over the course of the development process to ensure the
conversion process is working as designed.
3. Test Conversion. The Project will perform test conversions to test the
conversion process. These test conversions will be used to confirm the
go-live schedule. Updates to the plan, schedule, dependencies, and
resources are made to reflect lessons learned during testing.
• Production Cutover (Go-Live) Services. Focus on cutover from the
legacy ArcFM systems to ArcFM XI and subsequent work to stabilize ArcFM
XI in the production environment. This includes the following activities:
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1. Go-Live Transition Planning. This activity focuses on planning
the go-live transition period, identifying transition activities,
resources, responsibilities, etc.
2. Knowledge Transfer. During the project, the Professional may
engage in a series of activities to transfer knowledge from the
Professional to the production team who will be operating and
supporting the Project.
3. Production Support Readiness. Ensure the staff responsible for
managing the application have been trained, knowledge transfer has
occurred, and ready to accept application support responsibility from the
development team.
4. Production Cutover. This activity focuses on executing the go-live
plan/schedule which moves The City from the legacy ArcFM systems
to operation of the solution.
5. Production Stabilization. A stabilization period of 1 month is anticipated
after go- live. During this stabilization period for the Project, the
Professional is focused on fixing production problems and working to
ensure performance requirements are being met. The Professional will
monitor the system until it is stabilized.
6. Final Acceptance. A thirty-day final acceptance period, will be
completed and documented to ensure that the system meets all
contractually agreed-upon criteria for stabilization and transition services
as delineated in the Statement of Work and elsewhere. The system is
tested against performance and acceptance criteria for the defined
period, and upon acceptance, retainage money is released.
Knowledge Transfer Services
Professional to provide and execute a “knowledge transfer/self-sufficiency plan” as
part of the delivered package, which will facilitate the City’s ability to operate the
solution. The City requires support from the Professional with complete knowledge
transfer by the end of the stabilization period.
4.0 DELIVERABLES – Provide a schedule for execution by Task. The City requires
the Tasks to be completed within one year of contract execution.
4.1 Broadband Database Separation
4.1.1 Perform the separation of Broadband GIS datasets into a separate SQL
Server database in an ArcSDE environment.
4.1.2 Functional testing to validate the database migration.
4.2 Broadband Data Clean-up and Mapping
4.2 Perform data readiness assessment to identify data clean-up items and
check for topology errors
4.2.2 Deliver report on recommended cleansing activities.
4.2.3 Perform agreed upon data clean up.
4.2.4 Provide data mapping documentation from the legacy system to ArcFM
XI.
4.3 Software Configuration (Test)
4.3.2 Install ArcFM XI product suite including ad hoc items to support the
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ArcFM XI functionality.
▪ ArcFM Fiber Manager
▪ ArcFM Editor
▪ ArcFM Conduit Manager
▪ ArcFM Server
▪ Wavepoint
4.3.3 Perform agreed upon configuration of the ArcFM XI products.
4.3.4 Communicate Test configuration status to The City project manager.
4.4 Testing
4.4.2 Test Planning, create test plans.
4.4.3 Test Execution, execute functional and unit testing.
4.4.4 End User Acceptance Testing, perform end user testing with The City.
4.5 Software Configuration (Production)
4.5.2 Install ArcFM XI product suite including ad hoc items to support the
ArcFM XI functionality.
▪ ArcFM Fiber Manager
▪ ArcFM Editor
▪ ArcFM Conduit Manager
▪ ArcFM Server
▪ Wavepoint
4.5.3 Perform agreed upon configuration of the ArcFM XI products.
4.5.4 Go-Live cutover to the Production environment
4.5.5 Communicate Go-Live status to The City project manager.
4.6 Training and Documentation
4.6.1 Provide a complete data dictionary of all user displayed database fields
which includes field description and purpose, field character length, and
any other field character limitations.
4.6.2 Provide train the trainer training to The City GIS staff
4.6.3 Conduct end user training for the ArcFM solution.
4.6.4 Functional manual(s) tailored to the software administration including
processes related to the functional roles of the users.
4.6.5 User guide and help documentation for end users of the in-scope
products
4.7 Post Implementation Support
4.7.1 Provide resolution to identified issues.
4.7.2 Track bugs, issues, and resolutions during the post Go-Live period.
4.7.3 Perform close-out activities including a lessons learned meeting.
4.7.4 Communicate Post Implementation status to The City project manager.
C. Anticipated Schedule
The following represents the City’s target schedule for the RFP. The City reserves the
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right to amend the target schedule at any time.
• RFP issuance: September 18, 2025
• Question deadline: 3:00 PM MT on September 30, 2025
• Proposal due date: 3:00 PM MT on October 9, 2025
• Interviews (tentative): October 2025
• Award of Contract (tentative): October/November 2025
D. Interviews
In addition to submitting a written proposal, the top-rated 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.
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.
E. 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. Professional will be required to
provide original receipts to the City for all travel expenses.
F. Subcontractors/Subconsultants
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
Professional; therefore, subcontractors and/or subconsultants will be the responsibility of
the Professional.
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 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 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).
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J. 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 Professional each month
following the submittal of a correct invoice by the 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
Professional and the City will negotiate an appropriate unit price for the service prior to the
Professional initiating such work.
The City pays invoices on Net 30 terms.
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 Acknowlegement 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.
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
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
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.
A. Cover Letter / Executive Summary
The Executive Summary should highlight the content of the proposal and features of the
program offered, including a general description of the program and any unique aspects
or benefits provided by your firm.
Indicate your availability to participate in the interviews/demonstrations on the proposed
dates as stated in the Schedule section.
B. Professional Information
1. Describe the Professional’s business and background
2. Number of years in the business
3. Details about ownership
4. An overview of services offered and qualifications
5. Size of the firm
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6. Location(s) of offices. If multiple, please identify which will be the primary for our
account.
7. Primary contact information for the company including contact name(s) and title(s),
mailing address(s), phone number(s), and email address(s).
C. Scope of Proposal
1. Provide a detailed narrative of the services proposed if awarded the contract per the
scope above. The narrative should include a proposed schedule detailing when
each identified Task will be completed by. The narrative should include any options
that may be beneficial for the City to consider. The City requires that the project be
completed within one (1) year of contact execution.
2. Describe how the project would be managed and who would have primary
responsibility for its timely and professional completion.
3. Briefly describe the approach to execute the scope of work to include the methods and
assumptions used, and any exceptions and/or risks.
4. Include a description of the software and other analysis tools to be used.
5. Identify what portion of work, if any, may be subcontracted or outsourced to
subconsultants. Include all applicable information herein requested for each
Professional.
6. Are other qualified personnel available to assist in meeting the project schedule if
required?
7. Is the project team available to attend meetings as required by the Scope of Work?
8. Provide an outline of the schedule for completing tasks.
D. Firm Capability and Assigned Personnel
Provide relevant information regarding previous experience related to this or similar
projects, to include the following:
1. Provide an Organization Chart/Proposed Project Team: An organization chart
containing the names of all key personnel and subconsultants with titles and their
specific task assignment for this Agreement shall be provided in this section.
2. Provide resumes for each professional and technical person to be assigned to the
project, including partners, subconsultants, and subcontractors. Please limit resumes
to one page.
3. A list of qualifications for your firm and qualifications and experience of the specific
staff members proposed to perform the services described above.
4. References. Provide a minimum of three similar projects with public agencies in the
last 5 years that have involved the staff and subcontractors/subconsultants proposed
to work on this project. Include the owner’s name, title of project, beginning price,
ending price, contact name, email and phone number, subconsultants on the team
and a brief description of the work and any change orders. The Professional
authorizes the City to verify any and all information contained herein and hereby
releases all those concerned providing information as a reference from any liability in
connection with any information provided.
5. Provide any information that distinguishes Professional from its competition and any
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additional information applicable to this RFP that might be valuable in assessing
Professional’s proposal.
E. Sustainability/TBL Methodology
In concise terms (no more than two pages), please describe your organization’s
commitment to sustainability and supporting values.
Each element of the TBL sustainability criteria will receive equal consideration in
determining the final Sustainability/TBL score.
1. Address how your firm strives to incorporate all three aspects (social,
environmental, and economic) of Triple Bottom Line (TBL) sustainable practices
into the workplace. Provide examples along with any metrics used to measure
success within your firm.
2. Also provide examples of how your firm has incorporated all three aspects of TBL
sustainable practices in previous similar projects on which your firm has been the
prime Professional.
Some examples are provided below:
a. Environmental – Experience delivering projects / programs focused on
environmental health priorities in the areas of climate resiliency, water quality
and watershed protection, regulatory performance, management systems,
air quality, renewable energy, sustainable building and design, construction
materials management, and solid waste reduction.
b. Economic – Experience working and delivering projects with an emphasis
on strategic financial planning, job creation, business development, asset
management, various project delivery methods, value engineering, regional
partnerships, transparency, stakeholder engagement, strategic investments,
aging infrastructure, repurposing of existing facilities, and competing
financial priorities.
c. Social - Experience working and delivering projects, programs, and/or
initiatives that support Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion throughout your firm’s
workplace, including leadership, and supply chain. Examples of this may be
demonstration of working within cultural and language gaps, development of
diversity programs, diverse project teams, equitable opportunity vendor
supply chain, and how your firm has applied an equity lens to processes
such as recruitment, hiring, purchasing, career pathways, salaries, and staff
engagement.
F. Cost and Work Hours
In your response to this proposal, please provide the following:
1. Estimated Hours by Task: Provide estimated hours for each proposed task by job title
and employee name, including the time required for meetings, conference calls, etc.
2. Cost by Task: Provide the cost of each task identified in the Scope of Proposal section.
Provide a total not to exceed cost for the Scope of Proposal. Price all additional
services/deliverables separately.
3. Schedule of Rates: Provide a schedule of billing rates by category of employee and
job title to be used during the term of the Agreement. This fee schedule will be firm for
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at least one (1) year from the date of the Agreement. The fee schedule will be used as
a basis for determining fees should additional services be necessary. Include a per
meeting rate in the event additional meetings are needed. A fee schedule for
subconsultants/subcontractors, if used, shall be included.
4. All direct costs (i.e., travel, printing, postage, etc.) specifically attributed to the project
and not included in the billing rates must be identified. Reasonable expenses may be
reimbursable as per the current rates found at www.gsa.gov. Professional will be
required to provide original receipts to the City for all travel expenses.
G. Sample Agreement
Included with this request for proposals is a sample Agreement that the City intends to
use for obtaining the services of the Professional. The 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.
H. Acknowledgement
The Acknowledgement form is attached as Section V. Complete the attached form
indicating the Professional hereby acknowledges receipt of the City of Fort Collins
Request for Proposal and acknowledges that the Professional has read and agrees to be
fully bound by all of the terms, conditions and other provisions set forth in the RFP.
IV. REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
A. Proposal and Interview Criteria
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 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 CATEGORY STANDARD QUESTIONS
2.0 Scope of Proposal
Does the proposal address all elements of the
RFP? Does the proposal show an
understanding of the project objectives,
methodology to be used and results/outcomes
required by the project? Are there any
exceptions to the specifications, Scope of Work,
or agreement? 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?
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WEIGHTING
FACTOR CATEGORY STANDARD QUESTIONS
5.0 Firm Capability &
Assigned Personnel
Does the firm have the resources, financial
strength, capacity and support capabilities
required to successfully complete the project on-
time and in-budget? Has the firm successfully
completed previous projects of this type and
scope? Do the persons who will be working on
the project have the necessary skills and
qualifications? Are sufficient people of the
requisite skills and qualifications assigned to the
project?
1.0 Sustainability/TBL
Methodology
Does the firm demonstrate a commitment to
Sustainability and incorporate Triple Bottom Line
methodology in both their Scope of Work for the
project, and their day-to-day business operating
processes and procedures?
Does the firm demonstrate a commitment to all
three aspects (social, environmental, and
economic) of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
methodology of sustainability for this project and
in their company value system as evidenced by
their day-to-day business operating processes,
practices and procedures?
2.0 Cost & Work Hours
Does the proposal included detailed cost break-
down for each cost element as applicable and
are the line-item costs competitive? Do the
proposed cost and work hours compare
favorably with the Project Manager's estimate?
Are the work hours presented reasonable for the
effort required by each project task or phase?
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V. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This form may not be redlined and must be submitted with your proposal. Failure to adhere
to these requirements may result in your proposal being rejected.
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 10198 Utility Consulting Services – ArcFM XI Migration
and sample Agreement except as otherwise noted. Additionally, 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
Professional’s knowledge and belief.
b. 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. Professional further agrees that the method of award is acceptable.
e. 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. Professional acknowledges receipt of addenda.
g. Professional acknowledges no conflict of interest.
h. Professional acknowledges that 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. Professionals may submit one (1) additional complete proposal clearly
marked “FOR PUBLIC VIEWING.” In this version of the proposal, Professionals may
redact text and/or data that it deems confidential or proprietary pursuant to CORA . All
pricing will be considered public records subject to disclosure under CORA and as such
pricing cannot be redacted from the “FOR PUBLIC VIEWING” version of the proposal.
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 information and financial data
information may not be disclosed by the City. Proposals may not be marked “Confidential”
or ‘Proprietary’ in their entirety. By responding to this RFP, Professionals hereby waives
any and all claims for damages against the City for the City’s good faith compliance with
CORA. All provisions and pricing of any contract resulting from this request for
proposal will be public information.
Legal Firm Name:
Physical Address:
Remit to Address:
Phone:
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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.
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VI. SAMPLE AGREEMENT (FOR REFERENCE ONLY – DO NOT SIGN )
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Professional Services Agreement (Agreement) made and entered into the day and
year set forth in the Agreement Period section below by and between the CITY OF FORT
COLLINS, COLORADO, a Colorado Municipal Corporation (City) and , a(n) [enter state]
[business type] (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 Service. The Professional agrees to provide Services in accordance with the
Scope of Services (Services) attached as Exhibit A, consisting of [# of Pages] and
incorporated herein. Irrespective of references in to named third parties in this Agreement
and its Exhibits, the Professional shall be solely responsible for performance of all duties
hereunder.
2. Project Schedule. The Services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be
performed in accordance with the Project Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit [choose one],
consisting of [# of Pages], and incorporated herein.
3. Changes. The City may, at any time during the term of the Agreement, make changes to
the Agreement. Such changes shall be agreed upon in writing by the parties.
4. Agreement Period. Agreement shall commence , 20(Year) (the Effective Date) and
shall continue in full force and effect until , 20(Year), unless sooner terminated as
herein provided. In addition, at the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for
additional one-year period not to exceed one (1) additional one-year period. Renewals and
pricing changes shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties only at the time of
renewal. Written notice of renewal shall be provided to the Professional no later than thirty
(30) days prior to Agreement end.
5. Early Termination by City. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein, the City may
terminate this Agreement at any time without cause or penalty by providing at least ten (10)
calendar days written notice of termination to the Professional.
In the event of early termination by the City, the Professional shall be paid for Services
rendered up to the date of termination, subject to the satisfactory performance of the
Professional 's obligations under this Agreement. Professional shall submit a final invoice
within ten (10) calendar days of the effective date of termination. Payment shall be the
Professional's sole right and remedy for termination.
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6. Notices. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective immediately when
emailed or three (3) business days from the date of the notice when mailed to the following
addresses:
Professional: City: Copy to:
Attn:
Email Address
City of Fort Collins
Attn: Maya Coleman
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
mcoleman@fcgov.com
City of Fort Collins
Attn: Purchasing Dept.
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
purchasing@fcgov.com
All notices under this Agreement shall be written.
7. Compensation. In consideration of the Services to be performed pursuant to this
Agreement, the City agrees to pay the Professiona in accordance with Exhibit [choose one],
consisting of [# of Pages], attached and incorporated herein. 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 pursuant hereto and upon the City's
approval of the Professional's actual reimbursable expenses. Final payment shall be made
following acceptance of the Services by the City.
Invoices shall be emailed to invoices@fcgov.com with a copy to the City 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 undisputed invoices on Net 30 days from the date of the invoice submittal to
the City or, for disputed invoices, Net 30 days from the date of City Project Manager’s
approval.
8. Design and Service Standards. The Professional warrants and shall be responsible for the
professional quality, technical accuracy, accessibility requirements under ADA and Public
Accommodations and Technology Accessibility sections below, timely completion and the
coordination of all Services rendered by the Professional, and the Project Instruments as
defined in the Project Instruments and License section below. The Professional shall,
without additional compensation, promptly remedy and correct any errors, omissions, or
other deficiencies from such standards.
9. Indemnification. The Professional shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City and
its officers and employees, to the maximum extent permitted under Colorado law, against
and from any and all actions, suits, claims, demands, or liability of any character whatsoever
claimed by the Professional or third parties against the City arising out of or related to this
Agreement (including but not limited to contract, tort, intellectual property, accessibility, or
otherwise). This obligation extends to reimbursement of the City's defense costs and
reasonable attorney’s fees.
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10. Insurance. The Professional shall maintain insurance in accordance with Exhibit [choose
one], consisting of [# of Pages], attached and incorporated herein.
11. Appropriation. To the extent this Agreement or any provision in it. requires payment of any
nature in fiscal years subsequent to the current fiscal year and constitutes a multiple fiscal
year debt or financial obligation of the City, it shall be subject to annual appropriation by Fort
Collins 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 there are no pledged
cash reserves or supporting appropriations pledged irrevocably for purposes of payment
obligations herein. Non-appropriation by the City shall not be construed as a breach of this
Agreement.
12. Project Instruments and License.
a. Upon execution of this Agreement, the Professional grants to the City an irrevocable,
unlimited and royalty free license to use any and all sketches, drawings, as-builts,
specifications, designs, blueprints, data files, calculations, studies, analysis, renderings,
models, plans, reports, and other deliverables (Project Instruments), 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 Project Instruments for use in performing the 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 use the Project Instruments
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 Project
Instruments. This license shall survive termination of the Agreement by default or
otherwise.
b. Upon payment of each invoice, associated Project Instruments rendered by the
Professional shall become the City’s property. The Professional shall provide the City
with the Project Instruments in electronic format in a mutually agreed upon file type.
13. City Project Manager. The City will designate, before commencement of the Services, the
City Project Manager who shall make, within the scope of their authority, all necessary and
proper decisions with reference to the Services provided under this Agreement. All requests
for contract interpretations, change order, and other clarification or instruction shall be
directed to the City Project Manager.
14. Project Status Report. Project status reports may be required by Exhibit A – Scope of
Services and shall be submitted to the City Project Manager. Failure to provide any
required status report may result in the suspension of the processing of any invoice.
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15. Independent Contractor. The Services to be performed by the Professional are those of an
independent contractor and not of an employee of the City. The City shall not be responsible
for withholding or remitting any portion of the Professional 's compensation hereunder or
any other amounts on behalf of Professional for the payment of FICA, Workers'
Compensation, unemployment insurance, other taxes or benefits or for any other purpose.
16. 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.
17. Subcontractors/Subconsultants. The Professional may not subcontract any of the Services
without the prior written consent of the City, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. If
any of the Services is subcontracted hereunder, with the consent of the City, then the
following provisions shall apply:
a. the subcontractor 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 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 and the City, nor will it obligate the City to pay or see to the payment of
any subcontractor; and
d. the work of the subcontractor 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 Services
hereunder to maintain insurance coverage naming the City as an additional insured under
this Agreement and Exhibit [choose one], consisting of [# of Pages], attached and
incorporated herein. The Professional shall maintain a copy of each
subcontractor’s/subconsultant’s certificate evidencing the required insurance. Upon
request, the Professional shall promptly provide the City with a copy of the certificate(s).
The Professional shall be responsible for any liability directly or indirectly arising out of the
Services performed under this Agreement by a subcontractor/subconsultant, which liability
is not covered by the subcontractor/subconsultant's insurance.
18. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval of Project Instruments furnished hereunder
shall not in any way relieve the Professional of responsibility for the quality or technical
accuracy of the Services. 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.
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19. 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 to or refuse to perform according to
the terms of this Agreement, that party may be declared in default upon notice.
20. Remedies. In the event a party has been declared in default, that defaulting party shall be
allowed a period of ten (10) calendar days from the date of notice 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.
In the event of a dispute between the parties regarding this Agreement, each party shall
bear its own attorney fees and costs, except as provided for in the Indemnification and
Technology Accessibility sections.
21. Entire Agreement; Binding Effect; 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 and the matter recited herein. This Agreement
supersedes any prior agreements, promises, or understandings as to the matter recited
herein. The Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their officers, employees, agents
and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors, heirs, personal
representatives, successors and assigns of said parties. Covenants or representations
regarding the matter recited herein, 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 that party to the terms of this Agreement.
22. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado and the City of Fort Collins Charter and
Municipal Code shall govern the construction, interpretation, execution and enforcement of
this Agreement —without regard to choice of law or conflict of law principles. 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 District Court for the District of Colorado. In the event any provision of this Agreement
shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, that holding
shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement.
23. Use by Other Agencies. The City reserves the right to allow other state and local
governmental agencies, political subdivisions, and/or school districts (collectively Agency)
to use the City’s award determination to the Professional. Use by any other Agency shall
not have a negative impact on the City 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
in connection with the exercise of any rights hereunder, and neither party shall have any
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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 solely between the
Agency and the Professional. The City’s concurrence hereunder is subject to the
Professional’s commitment that this authorization shall not have a negative impact on the
Services to be completed for the City.
24. Prohibition Against Unlawful Discrimination. The Professional acknowledges that the City,
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); C.R.S. § 24-34-401, and any associated State or Federal laws
and regulations, 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 forty (40) years or older, marital status, disability, sexual orientation,
genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. Pursuant to City 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 the employee has been discriminated against in violation of
the above policy or participating in an employment discrimination proceeding.
The Professional shall comply with the City’s policy for equal employment opportunity and
prohibit unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation. This requirement also applies
to all third-party subcontractors/subconsultants at every tier.
25. ADA and Public Accommodations. In performing the Services required hereunder, the
Professional agrees to meet all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,
C.R.S. § 24-85-101, and all applicable rules and regulations (ADA), and all applicable
Colorado public accommodation laws, which are imposed directly on the Professional or
which would be imposed on the City as a public entity.
26. Technology Accessibility. The Professional represents that the Project Instruments
hereunder, shall fully comply with all applicable provisions of C.R.S. § 24-85-101, and the
Accessibility Standards for Individuals with a Disability, as established by the State of
Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-85-103
(2.5), including all updates and amendments to those standards as provided by the OIT.
The Professional shall also comply with all State of Colorado technology standards related
to technology accessibility and with Level AA of the most current version of the Web Content
Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), incorporated in the State of Colorado technology
standards.
To confirm that the Project Instruments meet these standards, the Professional may be
required to demonstrate compliance. The Professional shall indemnify, save, and hold
harmless the City against any and all costs, expenses, claims, damages, liability, court
awards and other amounts (including attorneys’ fees and related costs) incurred by the City
in relation to the Professional’s failure to comply with C.R.S. § 24-85-101, or the Accessibility
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Standards for Individuals with a Disability as established by OIT pursuant to C.R.S. §
24-85-103 (2.5).
The City may require the Professional’s compliance to the State’s Accessibility Standards
to be determined by a third party selected by the City to attest to the Project Instruments
and software compliance with C.R.S. § 24-85-101, and the Accessibility Standards for
Individuals with a Disability as established by OIT pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-85-103 (2.5).
27. Data Privacy. Professional will comply with all applicable data privacy regulations and laws,
specifically including Colorado’s Privacy Act, C.R.S § 6-1-1301 (the Privacy Act).
Professional shall ensure that each person processing any personal data connected to the
Services is subject to a duty of confidentiality with respect to the data. If applicable,
Professional shall require that any subcontractors meet the obligations of Professional with
respect to any personal data connected to this Agreement. The Parties agree that upon
termination of the Services that Professional shall, at the City’s choice, delete or return all
personal data to the City unless retention of the personal data is required by law.
Professional shall make available to the City all information necessary to demonstrate
compliance with the obligations of the Privacy Act. Professional shall allow for, and
contribute to, reasonable audits and inspections by the City or the City’s designated auditor.
28. 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, and under any other applicable law.
29. Colorado Open Records Act. Professional acknowledges that the City is a governmental
entity subject to the Colorado Open Records Act, C.R.S. § 24-72-200, et seq. (CORA), and
documents in the City’s possession may be considered public records subject to disclosure
under the CORA. The parties agree that this Agreement and all incorporated Exhibits,
unless specifically marked as Confidential, are considered public records under the CORA.
30. Delay. Time is of the essence. Subject to Force Majeure, if the Professional is temporarily delayed in whole or
in part from performing its obligations, then the Professional shall provide written notice to the City within
two (2) business days defining the nature of the delay. Provision of written notice under this Section shall not
operate as a waiver of any rights or benefits provided to the City under this Agreement.
31. Force Majeure. No party hereto shall be considered in default in the performance of an
obligation hereunder to the extent that performance of such obligation is delayed, hindered,
or prevented by force majeure. Force majeure shall be any cause beyond the control of the
party that could not reasonably have been foreseen and guarded against. Force majeure
includes, but is not limited to, acts of God, fires, riots, pandemics, incendiarism, interference
by civil or military authorities, compliance with regulations or orders of military authorities,
and acts of war (declared or undeclared), provided the cause could not have been
reasonably foreseen and guarded against by the affected party. Force majeure shall not
include increases in labor, commodity, utility, material, supply, fuel, or energy costs, or
compliance with regulations or orders of civil authorities. To the extent that the performance
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is actually prevented, the Professional must provide notice to the City of such condition
within ten (10) calendar days from the onset of the condition.
32. Special Provisions. Special provisions or conditions relating to the Services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit [choose one] - Confidentiality, consisting
of four (4) pages incorporated herein.
33. Order of Precedence. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency within this Agreement, the
conflict or inconsistency shall be resolved by giving preference to the documents in the
following order of priority:
a. The body of this Agreement (and any written amendment),
b. Exhibits to this Agreement, and
c. The Purchase Order document.
34. Prohibited Terms. Nothing in any Exhibit or other attachment shall be construed as a waiver
of any provision above. Any terms included in any Exhibit or other attachment that requires
the City to indemnify or hold Professional harmless; requires the City to agree to binding
arbitration; limits Professional’s liability; or that conflicts with statute, City Charter or City
Code in any way, shall be void.
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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
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT [CHOOSE ONE]
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 [CHOOSE ONE]
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, insurance as the City may deem proper
and may deduct the cost of the 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 Worker’s
Compensation and Employer’s Liability insurance 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 General
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 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
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 and Omissions. The Professional shall maintain errors and omissions insurance in
the amount of $1,000,000.
E. Cybersecurity. The Professional shall maintain cybersecurity insurance in the amount of
$5,000,000.
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EXHIBIT [CHOOSE ONE]
CONFIDENTIALITY
IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES to be provided by Professional under this
Agreement, the parties agree to comply with reasonable policies and procedures with regard to
the exchange and handling of confidential information and other sensitive materials between the
parties, as set forth below.
1. Definitions.
For purposes of this Agreement, the party who owns the referenced information and is
disclosing same shall be referenced as the “Disclosing Party.” The party receiving the
Disclosing Party’s information shall be referenced as the “Receiving Party.”
2. Confidential Information.
Confidential Information controlled by this Agreement refers to information that is not public
and/or is proprietary, including but not limited to location information, network security system,
business plans, formulae, processes, intellectual property, trade secrets, designs,
photographs, plans, drawings, schematics, methods, specifications, samples, reports,
mechanical and electronic design drawings, customer lists, financial information, studies,
findings, inventions, ideas, City customer identifiable information (including account, address,
billing, consumption, contact, and other customer data), utility metering data, service billing
records, customer equipment information.
To the extent practical, Confidential Information shall be marked “Confidential” or
“Proprietary.” Nevertheless, Professional shall treat as Confidential Information all customer
identifiable information in any form, whether or not bearing a mark of confidentiality or
otherwise requested by the City, including but not limited to the non-exclusive list of
Confidential Information above. In the case of disclosure in non-documentary form of non-
customer identifiable information, made orally or by visual inspection, the Disclosing Party
shall have the right, or, if requested by the Receiving Party, the obligation to confirm in writing
the fact and general nature of each disclosure within a reasonable time after it is made in
order that it is treated as Confidential Information. Any information disclosed to the other party
before the execution of this Agreement and related to the services for which Professional has
been engaged shall be considered in the same manner and be subject to the same treatment
as the information disclosed after the execution of this Agreement with regard to protecting it
as Confidential Information.
3. Use of Confidential Information.
Receiving Party hereby agrees that it shall use the Confidential Information solely for the
purpose of performing its obligations under this Agreement and not in any way detrimental to
Disclosing Party. Receiving Party agrees to use the same degree of care Receiving Party
uses with respect to its own proprietary or confidential information, which in any event shall
result in a reasonable standard of care to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of the
Confidential Information. Except as otherwise provided herein, Receiving Party shall keep
confidential and not disclose the Confidential Information. The City and Professional shall
cause each of their directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, and
subcontractors to become familiar with, and abide by, the terms of this Exhibit, which shall
survive this Agreement as an on-going obligation of the Parties.
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Professional shall not use such information to obtain any economic or other benefit for itself,
or any third party, other than in the performance of obligations under this Agreement.
4. Exclusions from Definition.
The term “Confidential Information” as used herein does not include any data or information
which is already known to the Receiving Party or which before being divulged by the
Disclosing Party: (a) was generally known to the public through no wrongful act of the
Receiving Party; (b) has been rightfully received by the Receiving Party from a third party
without restriction on disclosure and without, to the knowledge of the Receiving Party, a
breach of an obligation of confidentiality; (c) has been approved for release by a written
authorization by the other party hereto; or (d) has been disclosed pursuant to a requirement
of a governmental agency or by operation of law, subject to Paragraph 5 below.
5. Required Disclosure.
Notwithstanding Paragraph 4(d) above, if the Receiving Party receives a request (by
interrogatories, requests for information or documents, subpoena, civil investigative demand
or similar process, or by federal, state, or local law, including without limitation, the Colorado
Open Records Act) to disclose any Confidential Information, the Parties agree the Receiving
Party will provide the Disclosing Party with immediate notice of such request, so the Disclosing
Party may seek an appropriate protective order before disclosure or waive the Receiving
Party’s compliance with this Exhibit.
The Receiving Party shall furnish a copy of this Exhibit with any disclosure.
Notwithstanding this Paragraph 5, Receiving Party shall not disclose Confidential Information
to any person, directly or indirectly, nor use it in any way, except as required by law or
authorized in writing by Disclosing Party.
6. Red Flags Rules.
If applicable, Professional must implement reasonable policies and procedures to detect,
prevent and mitigate the risk of identity theft in compliance with the Identity Theft Red Flags
Rules found at 16 Code of Federal Regulations part 681. Further, Professional must take
appropriate steps to mitigate identity theft if it occurs with any of the City’s covered information
and must notify the City in writing within twenty-four (24) hours of discovery of any breaches
of security or Red Flags to the City.
7. Data Protection and Data Security.
Professional shall have in place information security safeguards designed to conform to or
exceed industry best practices regarding the protection of the confidentiality, integrity and
availability of Confidential Information and shall have written agreements requiring any
subcontractor to meet those standards. These information security safeguards (the
“Information Security Program”) shall be materially consistent with, or more stringent than, the
safeguards described in this Exhibit.
(a) Professional’s information security safeguards shall address the following elements:
• Data Storage, Backups and Disposal
• Logical Access Control (e.g., Role-Based)
• Information Classification and Handling
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• Secure Data Transfer (SFTP and Data Transfer Specification)
• Secure Web Communications
• Network and Security Monitoring
• Application Development Security
• Application Security Controls and Procedures (User Authentication, Security
Controls, and Security Procedures, Policies and Logging)
• Incident Response
• Vulnerability Assessments
• Hosted Services
• Personnel Security
(b) Subcontractors. Professional may use subcontractors, though such activity shall not
release or absolve Professional from the obligation to satisfy all conditions of this
Agreement, including the data security measures described in this Exhibit, and to require
a substantially similar level of data security, appropriate to the types of services provided
and Confidential Information received, for any subcontractor Professional may use.
Accordingly, any release of data, confidential information, or failure to protect information
under this Agreement by a subcontractor or affiliated party shall be attributed to
Professional and may be considered to be a material breach of this Agreement.
8. Information Storage. Confidential Information is not to be stored on any local workstation,
laptop, or media such as CD/DVD, USB drives, external hard drives or other similar portable
devices unless the Professional can ensure security for the Confidential Information so stored.
Workstations or laptops to be used in the Services will be required to have personal firewalls
on each, as well as have current, active anti-virus definitions.
9. Continuing Obligation. The agreement not to disclose Confidential Information as set forth in
this Exhibit shall apply during the term of the Services and or Agreement and at any time
thereafter unless specifically authorized by the City in writing.
10. Termination Remedy. If Professional breaches any of the terms of this Exhibit, in the City’s
sole discretion, the City may immediately terminate this Agreement and withdraw
Professional’s right to access Confidential Information.
11. Return of Information. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to provide
Project Instruments and work product, all material, i.e., various physical forms of media in
which Confidential Information is stored, including but not limited to writings, drawings, tapes,
diskettes, prototypes or products, shall remain the sole property of the Disclosing Party and,
upon request, shall be promptly returned, together with all copies thereof to the Disclosing
Party. Upon return of such materials, all digital and electronic data shall also be deleted in a
non-restorable way by which it is no longer available to the Receiving Party. Upon Disclosing
Party’s request, written verification of the deletion (including date of deletion) is to be provided
to the Disclosing Party within ten (10) days after completion of engagement, whether it be via
termination, completion or otherwise.
12. Injunctive Relief. Professional Receiving Party acknowledges that the Disclosing Party may,
based upon the representations made in this Agreement, disclose security information that is
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critical to the continued success of the Discloser’s business. Accordingly, Receiving Party
agrees that the Disclosing Party does not have an adequate remedy at law for breach of this
Agreement and therefore, the Disclosing Party shall be entitled, as a non-exclusive remedy,
and in addition to an action for damages, to seek and obtain an injunction or decree of specific
performance or any other remedy, from a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin or remedy
any violation of this Agreement.