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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
INVITATION TO BID
BID #5662
FIRE PROTECTION AT THE AIRPORT ANNEX
Sealed bids will be received and publicly opened at the office of the Director Of Purchasing and
Risk Management, PO Box 580, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524,
at the time and date noted on the bid proposal and/or contract documents. If delivered, they are
to be delivered to 215 North Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed,
the address is P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, 80522-0580.
Bids must be received at the Purchasing Office prior to 3:00p.m. (our clock), January 18,
2002.
Special Instructions
All bids must be properly signed by an authorized representative of the company with the legal
capacity to bind the company to the agreement. Bids may be withdrawn up to the date and hour
set for closing. Once bids have been accepted by the City and closing has occurred, failure to
enter into contract or honor the purchase order will be cause for removal of supplier's name from
the City of Fort Collins' bidders list for a period of twelve months from the date of the opening.
The City may also pursue any remedies available at law or in equity. Bid prices must be held
firm for a period of forty-five (45) days after bid openings.
Submission of a bid is deemed as acceptance of all terms, conditions and specifications
contained in the City's specifications initially provided to the bidder. Any proposed modification
must be accepted in writing by the City prior to award of the bid.
Only bids properly received by the Purchasing Office will be accepted. All bids should be clearly
identified by the bid number and bid name contained in the bid proposal.
No proposal will be accepted from, or any purchase order awarded, to any person, firm or
corporation in default on any obligation to the City.
Bids must be furnished exclusive of any federal excise tax, wherever applicable.
Bidders must be properly licensed and secure necessary permits wherever applicable.
Bidders not responding to this bid will be removed from our automated vendor listing for the
subject commodities.
The City may elect where applicable, to award bids on an individual item/group basis or on a
total bid basis, whichever is most beneficial to the City. The City reserves the right to accept or
reject any and all bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities.
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
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or is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited.
Freight terms: unless otherwise noted, all freight is F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid. All
freight charges must be included in prices submitted on proposal.
Discounts: any discounts allowed for prompt payment, etc., must be reflected in bid figures and
not entered as separate pricing on the proposal form.
Purchasing restrictions: your authorized signature of this bid assures your firm's compliance
with the City's purchasing restrictions. A copy of the resolutions are available for review in the
Purchasing Office or the City Clerk's Office. Request Resolution 91-121 for cement restrictions.
Collusive or sham bids: any bid deemed to be collusive or a sham bid will be rejected and
reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this bid assures that such bid is
genuine and is not a collusive or sham bid.
Bid results: for information regarding results for individual bids send a self-addressed, self-
stamped envelope and a bid tally will be mailed to you. Bid results will be posted in our office 7
days after the bid opening.
James B. O’Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
BID PROPOSAL
BID #5662
BID OPENING: JANUARY 18, 2002, 3:00 p.m. (our clock)
WE HEREBY ENTER OUR BID FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS' REQUIREMENTS
FOR FIRE PROTECTION AT THE AIRPARK ANNEX PER THE BID INVITATION AND ANY
REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS:
The City of Fort Collins is requesting bids to provide all materials, labor and installation required
for fire protection, per the specifications and drawing FP 1.0 for the tenant finish located at 5824
Wright Avenue, Loveland, Colorado.
Rough-in work must be completed by February 15, 2002 and complete system must be
complete by April 8, 2002 or as approved by Project Manager. Awarded contractor must name
the City of Fort Collins as an additional insured as required in Exhibit “B” and sign the attached
Service Agreement.
For technical questions, please call Ron Kechter, Project Manager at 970-221-6805.
For purchasing questions, please call John Stephen, CPPB, Senior Buyer at 970-221-6775
BID SCHEDULE
Contractor will install complete fire protection system per specifications and drawing and must
coordinate all work with Project Manager.
LUMP SUM $_____________________________
FIRM NAME:______________________________________
(Are you a corporation, DBA, Partnership, LLC, or PC)
ADDRESS:________________________________________
________________________________________
TELEPHONE # ______________ FAX #_______________
BY:_______________________________/____________________________________
Signature Printed
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FIRE PROTECTION SPECIFICATIONS
I. GENERAL
A. Contractor must follow all applicable industry standards regarding Installation,
Materials and Methods.
II. SCOPE OF WORK
A. The work involved in this specification consists of performing all labor and
furnishing final design, material and equipment necessary to install all complete
systems listed below, including minor items obviously necessary for complete and
operating installation.
1. Automatic fire sprinkler system modifications.
B. Perform all work necessary to provide a complete system to an existing building.
III. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS
A. Installation shall be done only by a competent, licensed fire protection contractor
with at least 5 years experience in designing and installing fire sprinkler systems.
Contractor shall posses a valid fire protection license in the jurisdiction of the
Work.
IV. FLOW ALARMS AND SUPERVISORY VALVE SWITCH
A. Flow alarms, if required, shall be Autocall Type WF, Potter Model VSR, Grinnel E-
1, or approved equal, DPST flow alarms with suitable adjustable retards. Flow
alarms shall be suitable for 120-volt operation, Factory Mutual (FM) approved
and UL listed.
B. Provide a UL approved switch for main sprinkler valve(s) where required. Switch
shall give alarm indication when main valve is closed. Switch shall be suitable for
120-volt operation.
V. SPRINKLER SYSTEM
A. Automatic sprinkler system modifications shall be designed by the Contractor for
hazard indicated. The remodeled system shall be in accordance with NFPA and
as specified herein and/or indicated. Contractor is herein given the option of
sizing sprinkler system per pipe sizing tables in NFPA-13 or by the hydraulic
method.
1. Contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary flow tests at site
required for hydraulic calculations. However, at one time the following
measurements were taken: 70 psi static pressure, 62 psi residual and 1527
GPM flow. Field verify.
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B. Hydraulic design methods shall conform to the methods outlined in NFPA No. 13
and shall provide for pipe sizes such that not more than a 10 percent variation
will occur in sprinkler discharge. Hazen and Williams formula with C=120 shall
be used in hydraulic calculations, and additional requirements specified herein.
Design conditions shall be based on the most remote 1500 square feet for each
zone. Except where otherwise indicated, design shall be based on NFPA 13 or
as determined by the Poudre Fire Authority.
C. Prior to starting fabrication or installation of sprinkler system, Contractor shall
submit detailed 1/8 inch scale (minimum) shop drawings, stamped and reviewed
and approved by the Loveland Fire and Rescue Department, to Project Manager.
At time of completion of work, obtain certificate of inspection and approval from
Loveland Fire and Rescue. Shop Drawings shall include all items in NFPA 13,
Section 1-9.2.
D. Approved manufacturer:
1. Viking Sprinkler Corporation
2. Grinnell Company, Inc.
3. The Automatic Sprinkler Corporation of America
4. Grimes Company
5. Approved equal selected from “List of Inspected Fire Protection
Equipment and Materials” published annually by Factory Mutual
Engineering and U.L., and shall bear U.L. approved stamp or label.
E. Locations
1. Contractor shall locate sprinkler heads to avoid conflicts with other pieces
of equipment, such as lights, speakers, diffusers, etc. located in ceiling.
Consult plans carefully to avoid conflicts, and verify all existing conditions
at the site.
2. Bring discrepancies between drawings and actual field conditions, or
between drawings and specifications, promptly to the attention of Project
Manager for decision, and stop work on affected areas, subject to
resolution of conflict. Failure to do so may forfeit contractor’s recourse for
any compensation.
F. System, when modified, shall be provided complete with water supply
connection, sprinklers, all piping, fittings, valves, seals, test connections,
hangers, supports, sleeves, escutcheons, drain valves, test connections, signs,
diagrams, backflow preventer, etc., all as required for a complete and operating
system. Provide drain valves at all low points.
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G. Fire Sprinklers:
1. All sprinklers shall be automatic closed spray type sprinkler heads of
ordinary degree temperature rating or quick response except where
excess temperatures are anticipated, heads shall be of higher rating.
2. Sprinkler heads installed in areas which do not have suspended ceilings
shall be of brass upright type. Sprinklers shall be installed with
consideration being given to all ductwork, piping, etc., and heads shall be
located above and/or below ductwork as required by NFPA Standards.
3. Augment stock of spare heads, of each type installed, packed in a
suitable cabinet. Number of each type of spare heads to be provided
shall be as indicated in NFPA-13. The cabinet shall contain at least two
sprinkler head wrenches.
5. Upright sprinklers which are so located as to be subject to mechanical
injury shall be protected with approved guards.
VI. REVIEW AND APPROVAL
A. All drawings and sprinkler calculations are subject to Loveland Fire and Rescue
Department for review and approval as well as the Project Manager before
installation. Obtain Loveland Fire and Rescue approval prior to submittal to
Project Manager.
B. After completion of the project including submission of O&M Manual, and after
one week of satisfactory operation, Contractor shall request a final review prior to
Owner acceptance.
VII. AS-BUILTS
A. Reproducible prints of “as-built” construction shop drawings shall be transmitted
to Project Manager within ten working days after system acceptance, one (1)
mylar and four (4) copies.
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SERVICES AGREEMENT
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 Front Range Fire Protection, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "Service
Provider".
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 Service Provider agrees to provide services in
accordance with the scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of three (3)
pages, and drawing FP 1.0 and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated upon signing this Agreement. Services
shall be completed no later than April 8, 2002 or as approved by Project Manager. Time is of
the essence. Any extensions of the time limit set forth above must be agreed upon in a writing
signed by the parties.
3. Delay. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its
obligations by unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and without its fault or
negligence, then the party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is
prevented by such cause. To the extent that the performance is actually prevented, the Service
Provider must provide written notice to the City of such condition within fifteen (15) days from
the onset of such condition.
4. 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 Service Provider. Such notice shall be delivered at least fifteen (15)
days prior to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by
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the parties. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed, postage
prepaid and sent to the following addresses:
City: Service Provider:
City of Fort Collins, Purchasing Front Range Fire Protection
P.O. Box 580 4007 S. Lincoln, Suite 460
Ft. Collins, CO 80522 Loveland, CO 80537
In the event of early termination by the City, the Service Provider shall be paid for services
rendered to the date of termination, subject only to the satisfactory performance of the Service
Provider's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be the Service Provider's sole
right and remedy for such termination.
5. Contract Sum. The City shall pay the Service provider for the performance of this
Contract, subject to additions and deletions provided herein, the sum of Seven Thousand Two
Hundred Ninety Dollars ($7,290.00).
6. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of the
work, its representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary
and proper decisions with reference to the services provided under this agreement. All requests
concerning this agreement shall be directed to the City Representative.
7. Independent Service provider. The services to be performed by Service Provider
are those of an independent service provider and not of an employee of the City of Fort Collins.
The City shall not be responsible for withholding any portion of Service Provider's
compensation hereunder for the payment of FICA, Workmen's Compensation or other taxes or
benefits or for any other purpose.
8. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into the Agreement
based on the special abilities of the Service Provider and that this Agreement shall be
considered as an agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Service Provider shall
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neither assign any responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under the Agreement without
the prior written consent of the City.
9. Acceptance Not Waiver. 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 or cause of action arising out of performance of this
Agreement.
10. Warranty.
(a) Service Provider warrants that all work performed hereunder shall be
performed with the highest degree of competence and care in accordance
with accepted standards for work of a similar nature.
(b) Unless otherwise provided in the Agreement, all materials and equipment
incorporated into any work shall be new and, where not specified, of the
most suitable grade of their respective kinds for their intended use, and all
workmanship shall be acceptable to City.
(c) Service Provider warrants all equipment, materials, labor and other work,
provided under this Agreement, except City-furnished materials,
equipment and labor, against defects and nonconformances in design,
materials and workmanship/workwomanship for a period beginning with
the start of the work and ending twelve (12) months from and after final
acceptance under the Agreement, regardless whether the same were
furnished or performed by Service Provider or by any of its subcontractors
of any tier. Upon receipt of written notice from City of any such defect or
nonconformances, the affected item or part thereof shall be redesigned,
repaired or replaced by Service Provider in a manner and at a time
acceptable to City.
11. 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 thereof.
12. 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 himself of any other remedy at law or equity. If the non-defaulting party
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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.
13. Binding Effect. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto, constitutes the
entire agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon said 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.
14. Indemnity/Insurance. a. The Service Provider agrees to indemnify and save
harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees against and from any and all actions, suits,
claims, demands or liability of any character whatsoever brought or asserted for injuries to or
death of any person or persons, or damages to property arising out of, result from or occurring in
connection with the performance of any service hereunder.
b. The Service Provider shall take all necessary precautions in performing the work
hereunder to prevent injury to persons and property.
c. Without limiting any of the Service Provider's obligations hereunder, the Service
Provider shall provide and maintain insurance coverage naming the City as an additional
insured under this Agreement of the type and with the limits specified within Exhibit B, consisting
of one (1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The Service
Provider before commencing services hereunder, shall deliver to the City's Director of
Purchasing and Risk Management, P. O. Box 580 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 one copy of a
certificate evidencing the insurance coverage required from an insurance company acceptable
to the City.
15. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with all Exhibits and other documents
incorporated herein, shall constitute the entire Agreement of the parties. Covenants or
representations not contained in this Agreement shall not be binding on the parties.
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16. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the construction
interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. 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.
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
a municipal corporation
By: _________________________________
James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
Date:_____________________________
Front Range Fire Protection, Inc.
By:_______________________________
__________________________________
PRINT NAME
__________________________________
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date:_____________________________
ATTEST: (Corporate Seal)
_____________________________
CORPORATE SECRETARY
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EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Service Provider 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 Service Provider shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance showing the
type, amount, class of operations covered, effective dates and date of expiration of policies, and
containing substantially the following statement:
"The insurance evidenced by this Certificate will not be cancelled or materially altered, except
after ten (10) days written notice has been received by the City of Fort Collins."
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 Service Provider, 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 Service Provider under this Agreement. The City, its officers, agents and
employees shall be named as additional insureds on the Service Provider's general liability and
automobile liability insurance policies for any claims arising out of work performed under this
Agreement.
2. Insurance coverages shall be as follows:
A. Workers' Compensation & Employer's Liability. The Service Provider shall maintain
during the life of this Agreement for all of the Service Provider's employees engaged in
work performed under this agreement:
1. Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits as required by Colorado
law.
2. Employer's Liability insurance with limits of $100,000 per accident, $500,000
disease aggregate, and $100,000 disease each employee.
B. Commercial General & Vehicle Liability. The Service Provider shall maintain during the
life of this Agreement such commercial general liability and 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 each coverage, Commercial General
and Vehicle, shall not be less than $500,000 combined single limits for bodily injury and
property damage.
In the event any work is performed by a subcontractor, the Service Provider shall be
responsible for any liability directly or indirectly arising out of the work performed under
this Agreement by a subcontractor, which liability is not covered by the subcontractor's
insurance.