HomeMy WebLinkAbout197877 LSA ASSOCIATES - CONTRACT - RFP - P856 MODEL AND CODING CONSULTANTPROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below, by and
between THE NORTH FRONT RANGE TRANSPORTATION AND AIR QUALITY
PLANNING COUNCIL (MPO) hereinafter referred to as the "MPO" and LSA Associates. a
corporation, hereinafter referred to as 'Professional'.
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is
agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:
Scope of Services. The Professional agrees to provide services in
accordance with the scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of three (3)
pages, 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 within ten (10) days following
execution of this Agreement. Services shall be completed no later than August 31, 2003.
Time is of the essence. Any extensions of the time limit set forth above must be agreed
upon in writing by the parties hereto.
3. Early Termination by MPO. Notwithstanding the time periods contained
herein, the MPO may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing
written notice of termination to the Professional. Such notice shall be delivered at least
fifteen (15) days prior to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise
agreed in writing by the parties.
All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed, postage prepaid
and sent to the following addresses:
Professional:
MPO:
With Copy to:
LSA Associates
Suzette Thieman
Keith I. Ashby, CPPO, Buyer
132 W. Mountain Ave.
235 Mathews St.
PO Box 580
Ft Collins, CO 80524
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Ft Collins, CO 80522
LOBBYING
31 U.S.C. 135249 CFR Part 1949 CFR Part 20
Byrd Anti -Lobbying Amendment, 31 U.S.C. 1352, as amended by the Lobbying
Disclosure Act of 1995, P.L. 104-65 [to be codified at 2 U.S.C. 1601, et seq.]
- Contractors who apply or bid for an award of $100,000 or more shall file the certification
required by 49 CFR part 20, "New Restrictions on Lobbying." Each tier certifies to the tier
above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or
organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,
a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of
Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any other award
covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Each tier shall also disclose the name of any registrant under
the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 who has made lobbying contacts on its behalf with
non -Federal funds with respect to that Federal contract, grant or award covered by 31
U.S.C. 1352. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the recipient.
ACCESS TO RECORDS AND REPORTS
49 U.S.C. 5325 18 CFR 18.36 49 CFR.633.17Access to Records - The following access
to records requirements apply to this Contract:
1. Where the Purchaser is not a State but a local government and is the FTA Recipient or
a subgrantee of the FTA Recipient in accordance with 49 C. F. R. 18.36(i), the Contractor
agrees to provide the Purchaser, the FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General of the
Unites States or any of their authorized representatives access to any books, documents,
papers and records of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to this contract for the
purposes of making audits, examinations, excerpts and transcriptions. Contractor also
agrees, pursuant to 49 C. F. R. 633.17 to provide the FTA Administrator or his authorized
representatives including any PMO Contractor access to Contractor's records and
construction sites pertaining to a major capital project, defined at 49 U.S.C. 5302(a)1,
which is receiving federal financial assistance through the programs described at 49 U.S.C.
5307, 5309 or 5311.
2. Where the Purchaser enters into a negotiated contract for other than a small purchase
or under the simplified acquisition threshold and is an institution of higher education, a
hospital or other non-profit organization and is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of the
FTA Recipient in
accordance with 49 C.F.R. 19.48, Contractor agrees to provide the Purchaser, FTA
Administrator, the Comptroller General of the Unites States or any of their duly authorized
representatives with access to any books, documents, papers and record of the Contractor
which are directly pertinent to this contract for the purposes of making audits, examinations,
excerpts and transcriptions.
3. Where any Purchaser which is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of the FTA Recipient
in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 5325(a) enters into a contract for a capital project or
improvement (defined at 49 U.S.C. 5302(a)(1) through other than competitive bidding, the
Contractor shall make available records related to the contract to the Purchaser, the
Secretary of Transportation and the Comptroller General or any authorized officer or
employee of any of them for the purposes of conducting an audit and inspection.
4. The Contractor agrees to permit any of the foregoing parties to reproduce by any means
whatsoever or to copy excerpts and transcriptions as reasonably needed.
5. The Contractor agrees to maintain all books, records, accounts and reports required
under this contract for a period of not less than three years after the date of termination or
expiration of this contract, except in the event of litigation or settlement of claims arising
from the performance of this contract, in which case Contractor agrees to maintain same
until the Purchaser, the FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General, or any of their duly
authorized representatives, have disposed of all such litigation, appeals, claims or
exceptions related thereto. Reference 49 CFR 18.39(i)(11).
FEDERAL CHANGES
49 CFR Part 18
Federal Changes - Contractor shall at all times comply with all applicable FTA regulations,
policies, procedures and directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by
reference in the Agreement (Form FTA MA (2) dated October, 1995) between Purchaser
and FTA, as they may be amended or promulgated from time to time during the term of this
contract. Contractor's failure to so comply shall constitute a material breach of this
contract.
CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT 40 U.S.C.? 827 -333
(1995)
29 C.F.R. 5 (1995)
29 C.F.R. 1926 (1995)
Pursuant to Section 102 (Overtime):
(1) Overtime requirements - No contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of
the contract work which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics
shall require or permit any such laborer or mechanic in any workweek in which he or she is
employed on such work to work in excess of forty hours in such workweek unless such
laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rate not less than one and one-half times
the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in such workweek.
(2) Violation; liability for unpaid wages; liquidated damages - In the event of any
violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section the contractor and any
subcontractor responsible therefor shall be liable for the unpaid wages. In addition, such
contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the United States for liquidated damages.
Such liquidated damages shall be computed with respect to each individual laborer or
mechanic, including watchmen and guards, employed in violation of the clause set forth in
paragraph (1) of this section, in the sum of $ 10 for each calendar day on which such
individual was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of forty
hours without payment of the overtime wages required by the clause set forth in paragraph
(1) of this section.
(3) Withholding for unpaid wages and liquidated damages - The City of Fort Collins
shall upon its own action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the
Department of Labor withhold or cause to be withheld, from any moneys payable on
account of work performed by the contractor or subcontractor under any such contract or
any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or any other federally -assisted
contract subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, which is held by the
same prime contractor, such sums as may be determined to be necessary to satisfy any
liabilities of such contractor or subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as
provided in the clause set forth in paragraph (2) of this section.
(4) Subcontracts - The contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the
clauses set forth in this section and also a clause requiring the subcontractors to include
these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime contractor shall be responsible for
compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with the clauses set forth in
this section.
(5) Payrolls and basic records - (i) Payrolls and basic records relating thereto shall be
maintained by the contractor during the course of the work and preserved for a period of
three years thereafter for all laborers and mechanics working at the site of the work (or
under the United States Housing Act of 1937, or under the Housing Act of 1949, in the
construction or development of the project). Such records shall contain the name, address,
and social security number of each such worker, his or her correct classification, hourly
rates of wages paid (including rates of contributions or costs anticipated for bona fide fringe
benefits or cash equivalents thereof of the types described in section 1 (b)(2)(B) of the
Davis -Bacon Act), daily and weekly number of hours worked, deductions made and actual
wages paid. Whenever the Secretary of Labor has found under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iv) that
the wages of any laborer or mechanic include the amount of any costs reasonably
anticipated in providing benefits under a plan or program described in section 1 (b)(2)(B) of
the Davis -Bacon Act, the contractor shall maintain records which show that the
commitment to provide such benefits is enforceable, that the plan or program is financially
responsible, and that the plan or program has been communicated in writing to the laborers
or mechanics affected, and records which show the costs anticipated or the actual cost
incurred in providing such benefits. Contractors employing apprentices or trainees under
approved programs shall maintain written evidence of the registration of apprenticeship
programs and certification of trainee programs, the registration of the apprentices and
trainees, and the ratios and wage rates prescribed in the applicable programs.
Section 107 (OSHA):
Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act
(i) The Contractor agrees to comply with section 107 of the Contract t Work Hours and
Safety Standards Act, 40 U.S.C. section 333, and applicable DOL regulations, " Safety and
Health Regulations for Construction " 29 C.F.R. Part 1926. Among other things, the
Contractor agrees that it will not require any laborer or mechanic to work in unsanitary,
hazardous, or dangerous surroundings or working conditions.
(ii) Subcontracts - The Contractor also agrees to include the requirements of this section
in each subcontract. The term "subcontract" under this section is considered to refer to a
person who agrees to perform any part of the labor or material requirements of a contract
for construction, alteration or repair. A person who undertakes to perform a portion of a
contract involving the furnishing of supplies or materials will be considered a
"subcontractor" under this section if the work in question involves the performance of
construction work and is to be performed: (1) directly on or near the construction site, or (2)
by the employer for the specific project on a customized basis. Thus, a supplier of
materials which will become an integral part of the construction is a "subcontractor' if the
supplier fabricates or assembles the goods or materials in question specifically for the
construction project and the work involved may be said to be construction activity. If the
goods or materials in question are ordinarily sold to other customers from regular inventory,
the supplier is not a "subcontractor." The requirements of this section do not apply to
contracts or subcontracts for the purchase of supplies or materials or articles normally
available on the open market.
If it is later determined by the City of Fort Collins that the Contractor had an excusable
reason for not performing, such as a strike, fire, or flood, events which are not the fault of or
are beyond the control of the Contractor, the City of Fort Collins, after setting up a new
delivery of performance schedule, may allow the Contractor to continue work, or treat the
termination as a termination for convenience.
C. Opportunity to Cure (General Provision) The City of Fort Collins in its sole
discretion may, in the case of a termination for breach or default, allow the Contractor [an
appropriately short period of time] in which to cure the defect. In such case, the notice of
termination will state the time period in which cure is permitted and other appropriate
conditions.
If Contractor fails to remedy to the City of Fort Collins' satisfaction the breach or default or
any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Contract within [ten (1 0) days] after
receipt by Contractor or written notice from the City of Fort Collins setting forth the nature of
said breach or default, the City of Fort Collins shall have the right to terminate the Contract
without any further obligation to Contractor Any such termination for default shall not in any
way operate to preclude the City of Fort Collins from also pursuing all available remedies
against Contractor and its sureties for said breach or default.
Waiver of Remedies for any Breach In the event that the City of Fort Collins elects to
waive its remedies for any breach by Contractor of any covenant, term or condition of this
Contract, such waiver by the City of Fort Collins shall not limit the City of Fort Collins'
remedies for any succeeding breach of that or of any other term, covenant, or condition of
this Contract.
Termination for Default (Supplies and Service) If the Contractor fails to deliver supplies
or to perform the services within the time specified in this contract or any extension or if the
Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract, the City of Fort Collins
may terminate this contract for default. The City of Fort Collins shall terminate by delivering
to the Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the nature of the default. The
Contractor will only be paid the contract price for supplies delivered and accepted, or
services performed in accordance with the manner or performance set forth in this contract.
If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the
Contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as
if the termination had been issued for the convenience of the Recipient.
f. Termination for Default (Transportation Services) If the Contractor fails to pick
up the commodities or to perform the services, including delivery services, within the time
specified in this contract or any extension or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other
provisions of this contract, the City of Fort Collins may terminate this contract for default.
The City of Fort Collins shall terminate by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of
Termination specifying the nature of default. The Contractor will only be paid the contract
price for services performed in accordance with the manner of performance set forth in this
contract.
If this contract is terminated while the Contractor has possession of Recipient goods, the
Contractor shall, upon direction of the City of Fort Collins, protect and preserve the goods
until surrendered to the Recipient or its agent. The Contractor and the City of Fort Collins
shall agree on payment for the preservation and protection of goods. Failure to agree on
an amount will be resolved under the Dispute clause.
If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the
Contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as
if the termination had been issued for the convenience of the City of Fort Collins.
g. Termination for Default (Construction) If the Contractor refuses or fails to
prosecute the work or any separable part, with the diligence that will insure its completion
within the time specified in this contract or any extension or fails to complete the work
within this time, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract,
the City of Fort Collins may terminate this contract for default. The City of Fort Collins shall
terminate by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the nature of
the default. In this event, the Recipient may take over the work and compete it by contract
or otherwise, and may take possession of and use any materials, appliances, and plant on
the work site necessary for completing the work. The Contractor and its sureties shall be
liable for any damage to the Recipient resulting from the Contractor's refusal or failure to
complete the work within specified time, whether or not the Contractor's right to proceed
with the work is terminated. This liability includes any increased costs incurred by the
Recipient in completing the work.
The Contractor's right to proceed shall not be terminated nor the Contractor changed with
damages under this clause if-
1. the delay in completing the work arises from unforeseeable causes beyond the control
and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor. Examples of such causes include:
acts of God, acts of the Recipient, acts of another Contractor in the performance of a
contract with the Recipient, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes;
and
2. the contractor, within [1 01 days from the beginning of any delay, notifies the City of Fort
Collins in writing of the causes of delay. If in the judgment of the City of Fort Collins, the
delay is excusable, the time for completing the work shall be extended. The judgment of
the City of Fort Collins shall be final and conclusive on the parties, but subject to appeal
under the Disputes clauses.
If, after termination of the Contractor's right to proceed, it is determined that the Contractor
was not in default, or that the delay was excusable, the rights and obligations of the parties
will be the same as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of the Recipient.
h. Termination for Convenience or Default (Architect and Engineering) The City
of Fort Collins may terminate this contract in whole or in part, for the Recipient's
convenience or because of the failure of the Contractor to fulfill the contract obligations.
The City of Fort Collins shall terminate by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of
Termination specifying the nature, extent, and effective date of the termination. Upon
receipt of the notice, the Contractor shall
(1) immediately discontinue all services affected (unless -the notice directs otherwise),
and
deliver to the Contracting Officer all data, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates,
summaries, and other information and materials accumulated in performing this contract,
whether completed or in process.
If the termination is for the convenience of the Recipient, the Contracting Officer shall make
an
equitable adjustment in the contract price but shall allow no anticipated profit on
unperformed services. If the termination is for failure of the Contractor to fulfill the contract
obligations, the Recipient may complete the work by contact or otherwise and the
Contractor shall be liable for any additional cost incurred by the Recipient.
If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the
Contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as
if the termination had been issued for the convenience of the Recipient.
Termination for Convenience of Default (Cost -Type Contracts) The City of Fort Collins
may terminate this contract, or any portion of it, by serving a notice or termination on the
Contractor. The notice shall state whether the termination is for convenience of the City of
Fort Collins or for the default of the Contractor. If the termination is for default, the notice
shall state the manner in which the contractor has failed to perform the requirements of the
contract. The Contractor shall account for any property in its possession paid for from
funds received from the City of Fort Collins, or property supplied to the Contractor by the
City of Fort Collins. If the termination is for default, the City of Fort Collins may fix the fee, if
the contract provides for a fee, to be paid the contractor in proportion to the value, if any, of
work performed up to the time of termination. The Contractor shall promptly submit its
termination claim to the City of Fort Collins and the parties shall negotiate the termination
settlement to be paid the Contractor.
If the termination is for the convenience of the City of Fort Collins, the Contractor shall be
paid its contract close-out costs, and a fee, if the contract provided for payment of a fee, in
proportion to the work performed up to the time of termination.
If, after serving a notice of termination for default, the City of Fort Collins determines that
the Contractor has an excusable reason for not performing, such as strike, fire, flood,
events which are not the fault of and are beyond the control of the contractor, the City of
Fort Collins, after setting up a new work schedule, may allow the Contractor to continue
work, or treat the termination as a termination for convenience.
NO GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION TO THIRD PARTIES No Obligation by the Federal
Government.
(1) The Purchaser and Contractor acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding any
concurrence by the Federal Government in or approval of the solicitation or award of the
underlying contract, absent the express written consent by the Federal Government, the
Federal Government is not a party to this contract and shall not be subject to any
obligations or liabilities to the Purchaser, Contractor, or any other party (whether or not a
party to that contract) pertaining to any matter resulting from the underlying contract.
(2) The Contractor agrees to include the above clause in each subcontract financed in
whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that the
clause shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to its
provisions.
PROGRAM FRAUD AND FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS
AND RELATED ACTS
31 U.S.C. 3801 at seq.
49 CFR Part 31 18 U.S.C. 1001
49 U.S. C. 5307
Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements or Related Acts.
(1) The Contractor acknowledges that the provisions of the Program Fraud Civil
Remedies Act of 1986, as amended, 31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq. and U.S. DOT regulations,
Program Fraud Civil Remedies," 49 C.F.R. Part 31, apply to its actions pertaining to this
Project. Upon execution of the underlying contract, the Contractor certifies or affirms the
truthfulness and accuracy of any statement it has made, it makes, it may make, or causes
to be made, pertaining to the underlying contract or the FTA assisted project for which this
contract work is being performed. In addition to other penalties that may be applicable, the
Contractor further acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or
fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification, the Federal Government reserves
the right to impose the penalties of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 on the
Contractor to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.
(2) The Contractor also acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false,
fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification to the Federal
Government under a contract connected with a project that is financed in whole or in part
with Federal assistance originally awarded by FTA under the authority of 49 U.S.C. 5307,
the Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 49
U.S.C. 5307(n)(1) on the Contractor, to the extent the Federal Government deems
appropriate.
(3) The Contractor agrees to include the above two clauses in each subcontract
financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed
that the clauses shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be
subject to the provisions.
TERMINATION
49 U.S.C.Part 18
FTA Circular 4220.1 D
a. Termination for Convenience (General Provision) The City of Fort Collins may
terminate this contract, in whole or in part, at any time by written notice to the Contractor
when it is in the Government's best interest. The Contractor shall be paid its costs,
including contract close-out costs, and profit on work performed up to the time of
termination. The Contractor shall promptly submit its termination claim to the City of Fort
Collins to be paid the Contractor. If the Contractor has any property in its possession
belonging to the City of Fort Collins, the Contractor will account for the same, and dispose
of it in the manner the City of Fort Collins directs.
b. Termination for Default [Breach or Cause] (General Provision) If the Contractor
does not deliver supplies in accordance with the contract delivery schedule, or, if the
contract is for services, the Contractor fails to perform in the manner called for in the
contract, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of the contract, the
City of Fort Collins may terminate this contract for default. Termination shall be effected by
serving a notice of termination on the contractor setting forth the manner in which the
Contractor is in default. The contractor will only be paid the contract price for supplies
delivered and accepted, or services performed in accordance with the manner of
performance set forth in the contract.
If it is later determined by the City of Fort Collins that the Contractor had an
excusable reason for not performing, such as a strike, fire, or flood, events which are not
the fault of or are beyond the control of the Contractor, the City of Fort Collins, after setting
up a new delivery of performance schedule, may allow the Contractor to continue work, or
treat the termination as a termination for convenience.
C. Opportunity to Cure (General Provision) The City of Fort Collins in its sole
discretion may, in the case of a termination for breach or default, allow the Contractor [an
appropriately short period of time] in which to cure the defect. In such case, the notice of
termination will state the time period in which cure is permitted and other appropriate
conditions.
If Contractor fails to remedy to the City of Fort Collins' satisfaction the breach or
default or any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Contract within [ten (1 0) days]
after receipt by Contractor or written notice from the City of Fort Collins setting forth the
nature of said breach or default, the City of Fort Collins shall have the right to terminate the
Contract without any further obligation to Contractor. Any such termination for default
shall not in any way operate to preclude the City of Fort Collins from also pursuing all
available remedies against Contractor and its sureties for said breach or default.
d. Waiver of Remedies for any Breach In the event that the City of Fort Collins
elects to waive its remedies for any breach by Contractor of any covenant, term or
condition of this Contract, such waiver by the City of Fort Collins shall not limit the City of
Fort Collins' remedies for any succeeding breach of that or of any other term, covenant, or
condition of this Contract.
e. Termination for Default (Supplies and Service) If the Contractor fails to deliver
supplies or to perform the services within the time specified in this contract or any
extension or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract, the
City of Fort Collins may terminate this contract for default. The City of Fort Collins shall
terminate by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the nature of
the default. The Contractor will only be paid the contract price for supplies delivered and
accepted, or services performed in accordance with the manner or performance set forth in
this contract.
If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the
Contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as
if the termination had been issued for the convenience of the Recipient.
f. Termination for Default (Transportation Services) If the Contractor fails to pick
up the commodities or to perform the services, including delivery services, within the time
specified in this contract or any extension or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other
provisions of this contract, the City of Fort Collins may terminate this contract for default.
The City of Fort Collins shall terminate by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of
Termination specifying the nature of default. The Contractor will only be paid the contract
price for services performed in accordance with the manner of performance set forth in this
contract.
If this contract is terminated while the Contractor has possession of Recipient
goods, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the City of Fort Collins, protect and preserve
the goods until surrendered to the Recipient or its agent. The Contractor and the City of
Fort Collins shall agree on payment for the preservation and protection of goods. Failure to
agree on an amount will be resolved under the Dispute clause.
If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the
Contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as
if the termination had been issued for the convenience of the City of Fort Collins.
g. Termination for Default (Construction) If the Contractor refuses or fails to
prosecute the work or any separable part, with the diligence that will insure its completion
within the time specified in this contract or any extension or fails to complete the work
within this time, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract,
the City of Fort Collins may terminate this contract for default. The City of Fort Collins shall
terminate by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the nature of
the default. In this event, the Recipient may take over the work and compete it by contract
or otherwise, and may take possession of and use any materials, appliances, and plant on
the work site necessary for completing the work. The Contractor and its sureties shall be
liable for any damage to the Recipient resulting from the Contractor's refusal or failure to
complete the work within specified time, whether or not the Contractor's right to proceed
with the work is terminated. This liability includes any increased costs incurred by the
Recipient in completing the work.
The Contractor's right to proceed shall not be terminated nor the Contractor
changed with damages Under this clause if-
1. the delay in completing the work arises from unforeseeable causes beyond the control
and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor. Examples of such causes include:
acts of God, acts of the Recipient, acts of another Contractor in the performance of a
contract with the Recipient, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes;
and
2. the contractor, within [101 days from the beginning of any delay, notifies the City of Fort
Collins in writing of the causes of delay. If in the judgment of the City of Fort Collins, the
delay is excusable, the time for completing the work shall be extended. The judgment of
the City of Fort Collins shall be final and conclusive on the parties, but subject to appeal
under the Disputes clauses.
If, after termination of the Contractor's right to proceed, it is determined that the
Contractor was not in default, or that the delay was excusable, the rights and obligations of
the parties will be the same as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of
the Recipient.
h. Termination for Convenience or Default (Architect and Engineering) The City
of Fort Collins may terminate this contract in whole or in part, for the Recipient's
convenience or because of the failure of the Contractor to fulfill the contract obligations.
The City of Fort Collins shall terminate by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of
Termination specifying the nature, extent, and effective date of the termination. Upon
receipt of the notice, the Contractor shall
(1) immediately discontinue all services affected (unless -the notice directs
otherwise), and
(2) deliver to the Contracting Officer all data, drawings, specifications, reports,
estimates, summaries, and other information and materials accumulated in performing this
contract, whether completed or in process.
If the termination is for the convenience of the Recipient, the Contracting
Officer shall make an Equitable adjustment in the contract price but shall allow no
anticipated profit on unperformed services.
If the termination is for failure of the Contractor to fulfill the contract
obligations, the Recipient may complete the work by contact or otherwise and the
Contractor shall be liable for any additional cost incurred by the Recipient.
If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined
that the Contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the
same as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of the Recipient.
i• Termination for Convenience of Default (Cost -Type Contracts) The
City of Fort Collins may terminate this contract, or any portion of it, by serving a notice or
termination on the Contractor. The notice shall state whether the termination is for
convenience of the City of Fort Collins or for the default of the Contractor. If the termination
is for default, the notice shall state the manner in which the contractor has failed to perform
the requirements of the contract. The Contractor shall account for any property in its
possession paid for from funds received from the City of Fort Collins, or property supplied
to the Contractor by the City of Fort Collins. If the termination is for default, the City of Fort
Collins may fix the fee, if the contract provides for a fee, to be paid the contractor in
proportion to the value, if any, of work performed up to the time of termination. The
Contractor shall promptly submit its termination claim to the City of Fort Collins and the
parties shall negotiate the termination settlement to be paid the Contractor.
If the termination is for the convenience of the City of Fort Collins, the
Contractor shall be paid its Contract close-out costs, and a fee, if the contract provided for
payment of a fee, in proportion to the Work performed up to the time of termination.
If, after serving a notice of termination for default, the City of Fort Collins
determines that the Contractor has an excusable reason for not performing, such as strike,
fire, flood, events which are not the fault of and are beyond the control of the contractor, the
City of Fort Collins, after setting up a new work schedule, may allow the Contractor to
continue work, or treat the termination as a termination for convenience.
GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION NONPROCUREMENT 49 CFR
Part 29
Executive Order 12549
Instructions for Certification
1. By signing and submitting this bid or proposal, the prospective lower
tier participant is providing the signed certification set out below.
2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon
which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined
that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in
In the event of any such early termination by the MPO, the Professional shall be paid for
services rendered prior to the date of termination, subject only to the satisfactory
performance of the Professional's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be
the Professional's sole right and remedy for such termination.
4. Design, Project Indemnity and Insurance Responsibility. The Professional
shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely completion and
the coordination of all services rendered by the Professional, including but not limited to
designs, plans, reports, specifications, and drawings and shall, without additional
compensation, promptly remedy and correct any errors, omissions, or other deficiencies.
The Professional shall indemnify, save and hold harmless the MPO, its officers and
employees in accordance with Colorado law, from all damages whatsoever claimed by third
parties against the MPO; and for the MPO's costs and reasonable attorneys fees, arising
directly or indirectly out of the Professional's negligent performance of any of the services
furnished under this Agreement. The Professional shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance in the amount of $500,000 combined single limits, and errors and
omissions insurance in the amount of _I-1,000,000
5. Compensation In consideration of the services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement, the MPO agrees to pay Professional on a time and
reimbursable direct cost basis according to the following schedule:
Hourly billing rates and estimated hours:
$ 155.00 14 hours $2,170.00 Ray Moe, Managing Principal
$120.00
98 hours
$11,760.00
Everett Bacon, Senior Manager
$110.00
4 hours
$440.00
Min Zhou, Senior Modeler
$ 70.00 223 hours $15 610 00 Sean Mc Atee Transportation Engineer
Total 339 $29,980.00
addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the City of Fort Collins
may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.
3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice
to the City of Fort Collins if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its
certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of
changed circumstances.
4. The terms 'covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible,"
"lower tier covered transaction," "participant," "persons," 'lower tier covered transaction,"
"principal," "proposal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the
meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive
Order 12549 [49 CFR Part 29]. You may contact the City of Fort Collins for assistance in
obtaining a copy of those regulations.
5• The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal
that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter
into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless
authorized in writing by the City of Fort Collins.
6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this
proposal that it will include the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment,
Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transaction",
without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower
tier covered transactions.
7• A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a
prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not debarred,
suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows
that the certification is erroneous, A participant may decide the method and frequency by
which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required
to, check the Nonprocurement List issued by U.S. General Service Administration.
8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require
establishment of system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required
by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed
that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business
dealings.
9. Except for transactions authorized under Paragraph 5 of these instructions,
if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered
transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded
from participation in this transaction, in addition to all remedies available to the Federal
Government, the City of Fort Collins may pursue available remedies including suspension
and/or debarment.
"Certification Regarding Debarment Suspension Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion -
Lower Tier Covered Transaction"
(1) The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this bid or
proposal, that neither it nor its "principals" [as defined at 49 C.F.R. 29.105(p)] is presently
debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded
from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.
(2) When the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to the
statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to
this proposal.
PRIVACY ACT
5 U.S.C. 552
When a grantee maintains files on drug and alcohol enforcement activities
for FTA, and those files are organized so that information could be retrieved by personal
identifier, the Privacy Act requirements apply to all contracts. The Federal Privacy Act
requirements flow down to each third party contractor and their contracts at every tier.
(1) The Contractor agrees to comply with, and assures the compliance of its
employees with, the information restrictions and other applicable requirements of the
Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a. Among other things, the Contractor agrees to obtain
the express consent of the Federal Government before the Contractor or its employees
operate a system of records on behalf of the Federal Government. The Contractor
understands that the requirements of the Privacy Act, including the civil and criminal
penalties for violation of that Act, apply to those individuals involved, and that failure to
comply with the terms of the Privacy Act may result in termination of the underlying
contract.
(2) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each
subcontract to administer any system of records on behalf of the Federal Government
financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA.
CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS
29 U.S.C. 623, 42 U.S.C. 2000
42 U.S.C. 6102, 42 U.S.C. 12112
42 U.S.C. 12132,49 U.S.C. 5332
29 CFR Part 1630, 41 CFR Parts 60 et seq.
Civil Rights - The following requirements apply to the underlying contract:
(1) Nondiscrimination - In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended,
42 U.S.C. 2000d, section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42
U.S.C. 6102, section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 12132,
and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. 5332, the Contractor agrees that it will not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, national
origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with applicable
Federal implementing regulations and other implementing requirements FTA may issue.
(2) Eoual Employment Opportunity - The following equal employment opportunity
requirements apply to the underlying contract:
(a) Race, Color, Creed,. National Origin, Sex - In accordance with Title VI I of the Civil
Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000e, and Federal transit laws at 49 U.S.C. 5332,
the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity
requirements of U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) regulations, "Office of Federal
Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor," 41
C.F.R. Parts 60 at cet., (which implement Executive Order No. 11246, "Equal Employment
Opportunity," as amended by Executive Order No. 11375, "Amending Executive Order 1 1
246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity," 42 U.S.C. 2000e note), and with any
applicable Federal statutes, executive orders, regulations, and Federal policies that may in
the future affect construction activities undertaken in the course of the Project. The
Contractor agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and
that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, creed,
national origin, sex, or age. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff
or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training,
including apprenticeship. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any
implementing requirements FTA may issue.
(b) Age - In accordance with section 4 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of
1967, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 623 and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. 5332, the
Contractor agrees to refrain from discrimination against present and prospective employees
for reason of age. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing
requirements FTA may issue.
(c) Disabilities - In accordance with section 102 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as
amended, 42 U.S.C. 12112, the Contractor agrees that it will comply with the requirements
of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, "Regulations to Implement the Equal
Employment Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act," 29 C.F.R. Part 1630,
pertaining to employment of persons with disabilities. In addition, the Contractor agrees to
comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.
(3) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract
financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA, modified only if
necessary to identify the affected parties.
PATENT AND RIGHTS IN DATA
37 CFR Part 401
49 CFR Parts 18 and 19
The FTA patent clause is substantially similar to the text of 49 C.F.R. Part 19, Appendix A,
Section 5, but the rights in data clause reflects FTA objectives. For patent rights, FT/k is
governed by Federal law and regulation. For data rights, the text on copyrights is
insufficient to meet FTA's purposes for awarding research grants. This model clause, with
larger rights ,as a standard, is proposed with the understanding that this standard could be
modified to FTA's needs.
CONTRACTS INVOLVING EXPERIMENTAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, OR RESEARCH
WORK.
A. Rights in Data - This following requirements apply to each contract involving
experimental, developmental or research work:
(1) The term "subject data" used in this clause means recorded information, whether or
not copyrighted, that is delivered or specified to be delivered under the contract. The term
includes graphic or pictorial delineation in media such as drawings or photographs; text in
specifications or related performance or design -type documents; machine forms such as
punched cards, magnetic tape, or computer memory printouts; and information retained in
computer memory. Examples include, but are not limited to: computer software,
engineering drawings and associated lists, specifications, standards, process sheets,
manuals, technical reports, catalog item identifications, and related information. The term
"subject data" does not include financial reports, cost analyses, and similar information
incidental to contract administration.
(2) The following restrictions apply to all subject data first produced in the performance
of the contract to which this Attachment has been added:
(a) Except for its own internal use, the Purchaser or Contractor may not publish or
reproduce subject data in whole or in part, or in any manner or form, nor may the
Purchaser or Contractor authorize others to do so, without the written consent of the
Federal Government, until such time as the Federal Government may have either released
or approved the release of such data to the public; this restriction on publication, however,
does not apply to any contract with an academic institution. (b) In accordance with 49
C.F.R. 18.34 and 49 C.F.R. 19.36, the Federal Government reserves a royalty -free, non-
exclusive and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, and to authorize
others to use, for "Federal Government purposes," any subject data or copyright described
in subsections (2)(b)I and (2)(b)2 of this clause below. As used in the previous sentence,
"for Federal Government purposes," means use only for the direct purposes of the Federal
Government. Without the copyright owner's consent, the Federal Government may not
extend its Federal license to any other party.
1. Any subject data developed under that contract, whether or not a copyright has
been obtained; and
2. Any rights of copyright purchased by the Purchaser or Contractor using Federal
assistance in whole or in part provided by FTA.
(c) When FTA awards Federal assistance for experimental, developmental, or research
work, it is FTA's general intention to increase transportation knowledge available to the
public, rather than to restrict the benefits resulting from the work to participants in that work.
Therefore, unless FTA determines otherwise, the Purchaser and the Contractor performing
experimental, developmental, or research work required by the underlying contract to which
this Attachment is added agrees to permit FTA to make available to the public, either FTA's
license in the copyright to any subject data developed in the course of that contract, or a
copy of the subject data first produced under the contract for which a copyright has not
been obtained. If the experimental, developmental, or research work, which is the subject
of the underlying contract, is not completed for any reason whatsoever, all data developed
under that contract shall become subject data as defined in subsection (a) of this clause
and shall be delivered as the Federal Government may direct. This subsection (c),
however, does not apply to adaptations of automatic data processing equipment or
programs for the Purchaser or Contractor's use whose costs are financed in whole or in
part with Federal assistance provided by FTA for transportation capital projects.
(d) Unless prohibited by state law, upon request by the Federal Government, the
Purchaser and the Contractor agree to indemnify, save, and hold harmless the Federal
Government, its officers, agents, and employees acting within the scope of their official
duties against any liability, including costs and expenses, resulting from any willful or
intentional violation by the Purchaser or Contractor of proprietary rights, copyrights, or right
of privacy, arising out of the publication, translation, reproduction, delivery, use, or
disposition of any data furnished under that contract. Neither the Purchaser nor the
Contractor shall be required to indemnify the Federal Government for any such liability
arising out of the wrongful act of any employee, official, or agents of the Federal
Government.
(e) Nothing contained in this clause on rights in data shall imply a license to the Federal
Government under any patent or be construed as affecting the scope of any license or
other right otherwise granted to the Federal Government under any patent.
(f) Data developed by the Purchaser or Contractor and financed entirely without using
Federal assistance provided by the Federal Government that has been incorporated into
work required by the underlying contract to which this Attachment has been added is
exempt from the requirements of subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, provided that
the Purchaser or Contractor identifies that data in writing at the time of delivery of the
contract work.
(g) Unless FTA determines otherwise, the Contractor agrees to include these
requirements in each subcontract for experimental, developmental, or research work
financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA.
(3) Unless the Federal Government later makes a contrary determination in writing,
irrespective of the Contractor's status i.e., a large business, small business, state
government or state instrumentality, local government, nonprofit organization, institution of
higher education, individual, etc.), the Purchaser and the Contractor agree to take the
necessary actions to provide, through FTA, those rights in that invention due the Federal
Government as described in U.S. Department of Commerce regulations, "Rights to
Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under Government
Grants, Contracts and Cooperative Agreements," 37 C.F.R. Part 401.
(4) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract for
experimental, developmental, or research work financed in whole or in part with Federal
assistance provided by FTA.
B. Patent Rights - The following requirements apply to each contract involving
experimental, developmental, or research work:
(1) General - If any invention, improvement, or discovery is conceived or first actually
reduced to practice in the course of or under the contract to which this Attachment has
been added, and that invention, improvement, or discovery is patentable under the laws of
the United States of America or any foreign country, the Purchaser and Contractor agree to
take actions necessary to provide immediate notice and a detailed report to the party at a
higher tier until FTA is ultimately notified.
(2) Unless the Federal Government later makes a contrary determination in writing,
irrespective of the Contractor's status (a large business, small business, state government
or state instrumentality, local government, nonprofit organization, institution of higher
education, individual), the Purchaser and the Contractor agree to take the necessary
actions to provide, through FTA, those rights in that invention due the Federal Government
as described in U.S. Department of Commerce regulations, "Rights to Inventions Made by
Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under Government Grants, Contracts
and Cooperative Agreements," 37 C.F.R. Part 401.
(3) The Contractor also agrees to include the requirements of this clause in each
subcontract for experimental, developmental, or research work financed in whole or in part
with Federal assistance provided by FTA.
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) 49 CFR Part 23
DBE Policy- It is the policy of the Department of Transportation, hereinafter referred to as
DOT that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, as defined in 49 CFR Part 23, shall have
the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or
in part with Federal funds under this Agreement. Consequently, the DBE requirements of
49 CFR Part 23 apply to this agreement.
DBE Obligation - The grantees and its vendors agree to ensure that DBEs as defined in
409 CFR Part 23, have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of
contracts and subcontracts financed in whole or in part with Federal funds provided under
this Agreement. In this regard, all grantees and vendors shall take all necessary and
reasonable steps in accordance with 49 CFR Part 23 to ensure that the DBE have the
maximum opportunity and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
or sex in the award and performance of DOT -assisted contracts.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Provision
1. The Federal Fiscal Year goal has been set by the City of Fort Collins in an attempt
to match projected procurements with available qualified disadvantaged businesses. the
City of Fort Collins goals for budgeted service contracts, bus parts, and other material and
supplies for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises have been established by the City of Fort
Collins as set forth by the Department of Transportation Regulations 49 C.F.R. Part 23,
March 31, 1980, and amended by Section 106(c) of the Surface Transportation Assistance
Act of 1987, and is considered pertinent to any contract resulting from this request for
proposal.
If a specific DBE goal is assigned to this contract, it will be clearly stated in the Special
Specifications, and if the contractor is found to have failed to exert sufficient, reasonable,
and good faith efforts to involve DBE's in the work provided, the City of Fort Collins may
declare the Contractor noncompliant and in breach of contract. If a goal is not stated in the
Special Specifications, it will be understood that no specific goal is assigned to this
contract.
(a) Policy - It is the policy of the Department of Transportation and the City of Fort
Collins that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, as defined in 49 CFR Part 23, and as
amended in Section 106(c) of the Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation
Assistance Act of 1987, shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the
performance of Contract financed in whole or in part with federal funds under this
Agreement. Consequently, the DBE requirements of 49 CFR Part 23 and Section 106(c) of
the STURAA of 1987, apply to this Contract.
The Contractor agrees to ensure that DBEs as defined in 49 CFR Part 23 and Section
106(c) of the STURAA of 1987, have the maximum opportunity to participate in the whole
or in part with federal funds provided under this Agreement. In this regard, the Contractor
shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with the regulations to ensure
that DBEs have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform subcontracts. The
Contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
age or physical handicap in the award and performance of subcontracts.
It is further the policy of the City of Fort Collins to promote the development and increase
the participation of businesses owned and controlled by disadvantaged. DBE involvement
in all phases of the City of Fort Collins procurement activities is encouraged.
(b) DBE obligation - The Contractor and its subcontractors agree to ensure that
disadvantaged businesses have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance
of contracts and subcontracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds provided under
the Agreement. In that regard, all Contractors and subcontractors shall take all necessary
and reasonable steps in accordance with 49 CFR Part 23 as amended, to ensure that
minority business enterprises have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform
contracts.
(c) Where the Contractor is found to have failed to exert sufficient reasonable and good
faith efforts to involve DBE's in the work provided, the City of Fort Collins may declare the
contractor noncompliant and in breach of contract.
(d) The Contractor will keep records and documents for a reasonable time following
performance of this contract to indicate compliance with the City of Fort Collins DBE
program. These records and documents will be made available at reasonable times and
places for inspection by any authorized representative of the City of Fort Collins and will be
submitted to the City of Fort Collins upon request.
(e) The City of Fort Collins will provide affirmative assistance as may be reasonable
and necessary to assist the prime contractor in implementing their programs for DBE
participation. The assistance may include the following upon request:
' Identification of qualified DBE
• Available listing of Minority Assistance Agencies
• Holding bid conferences to emphasize requirements
2. DBE Program Definitions, as used in the contract:
(a) Disadvantaged business "means a small business concern":
i. Which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more socially and economically
disadvantaged individuals, or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51
percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more socially and economically
disadvantaged individuals; and
ii. Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more of
the socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who own it. or
iii. Which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women individuals, or in the
case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 % of the stock of which is owned by one
or more women individuals; and
iv. Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more
women individuals who own it.
(b) "Small business concern" means a small business as defined by Section 3 of the
Small Business Act and Appendix B - (Section 106(c)) Determinations of Business Size.
(c) "Socially and economically disadvantaged individuals" means those individuals who
are citizens of the United States (or lawfully admitted permanent residents) and States (or
lawfully admitted permanent residents) and who are black Americans, Hispanic Americans,
Native Americans, Asian -Pacific Americans, Asian -Indian Americans, or women, and any
other minorities or individuals found to be disadvantaged by the Small Business
Administration pursuant to section 8(a) of the Small Business Act.
i. "Black Americans", which includes persons having origins in any of the Black racial
groups of Africa;
ii. "Hispanic Americans", which includes persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuba,
Central or South American, or other Spanish or Portuguese culture or origin, regardless of
race;
iii. "Native Americans', which includes persons who are American Indians, Eskimos,
Aleuts, or Native Hawaiians;
iv. "Asian -Pacific Americans", which includes persons whose origins are from Japan,
China, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, the Philippines, Samoa, Guam, the U.S.
Trust Territories of Pacific, and the Northern Marianas;
V. "Asian -Indian Americans", which includes persons whose origins are from India,
Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
INTERESTS OF MEMBERS OF OR DELEGATES TO CONGRESS
No member of or delegate to the Congress of the United States shall be admitted to any
share or part of this Agreement or to any benefit arising therefrom.
PROHIBITED INTEREST
No employee, officer, or agent of the grantee shall participate in selection, or in the award
or administration of a contract if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved.
Such conflict would arise when:
The employee, officer or agent; any member of his immediate family; his or her partner; or
an organization which employs, or is about to employ, has a financial or other interest in the
firm selected for award. The grantee's officers, employees, or agents shall neither solicit
nor accept gratuities, favors or anything of monetary value from contractors, potential
contractors, or parties of subagreements.
INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) TERMS
FTA Circular 4220.I113
Incorporation of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms - The preceding
provisions include, in part, certain Standard Terms and Conditions required by DOT,
whether or not expressly set forth in the preceding contract provisions. All contractual
provisions required by DOT, as set forth in FTA Circular 4220.1 D, dated April 15, 1996, are
hereby incorporated by reference. Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, all FTA
mandated terms shall be deemed to control in the event of a conflict with other provisions
contained in this Agreement. The Contractor shall not perform any act, fail to perform any
act, or refuse to comply with any the City of Fort Collins requests which would cause the
City of Fort Collins to be in violation of the FTA terms and conditions.
with maximum compensation (for both Professional's time and reimbursable direct costs) not
to exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000). Monthly partial payments based upon the
Professional's billings and itemized statements of reimbursable direct costs are permissible.
The amounts of all such partial payments shall be based upon the Professional's
MPO-verified progress in completing the services to be performed pursuant hereto and upon
the MPO's approval of the Professional's reimbursable direct costs. Final payment shall be
made following acceptance of the work by the MPO. Upon final payment, all designs, plans,
reports, specifications, drawings and other services rendered by the Professional shall
become the sole property of the MPO.
6. MPO Representative. The MPO will designate, prior to commencement of
work, its project representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all
necessary and proper decisions with reference to the project. All requests for contract
interpretations, change orders, and other clarification or instruction shall be directed to the
MPO Representative.
7. Proiect Drawings. Upon conclusion of the project and before final payment,
the Professional shall provide the MPO with reproducible drawings of the project containing
accurate information on the project as constructed. Drawings shall be of archival quality,
prepared on stable mylar base material using a non -fading process to prove for long storage
and high quality reproduction.
8. Monthly Report. Commencing thirty (30) days after the date of execution of
this Agreement and every thirty (30) days thereafter, Professional is required to provide the
MPO Representative with a written report of the status of the work with respect to the Scope
of Services, Work Schedule, and other material information. Failure to provide any required
monthly report may, at the option of the MPO, suspend the processing of any partial
payment request.
9. Independent Contractor. The services to be performed by Professional are
those of an independent contractor and not of an employee of the MPO of Fort Collins. The
MPO shall not be responsible for withholding any portion of Professional's compensation
hereunder for the payment of FICA, Workers' Compensation, other taxes or benefits or for
any other purpose.
10. Personal Services. It is understood that the MPO 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 MPO.
11. Acceptance Not Waiver. The MPO's approval of drawings, designs, plans,
specifications, reports, and incidental work or materials furnished hereunder shall not in any
way relieve the Professional of responsibility for the quality or technical accuracy of the
work. The MPO'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 MPO under this
Agreement.
12. 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.
13. 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 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. Special Provisions. Special provisions or conditions relating to the services
to be performed pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit "B", consisting of
Nineteen (19) pages, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, CC�OLO,^�RADO
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Direovo /of Purchasing & Risk Management
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Date: 711C(102-
ATTEST:
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Corporate SecreUry
Exhibit "A"
Scope of Services
As indicated in the Request for Proposal, the LSA consultants will provide mentoring, project
development, training, and TransCAD scripting services. Throughout the project's duration, Everett
and Sean will review work effort results with Suzette and Andy and maintain written records of tasks,
topics, and issues to effectively manage the project. Actual work will be performed by the NFR MPO
staff. The following task and service descriptions were prepared with this arrangement in mind.
Task 1- Preparation of the 2000 Base Year Model
Through Task 1, the MPO's travel model will be updated, calibrated, and validated to 2000 Base Year
conditions.
Subtask 1.1 — Project Coordination
At the onset of the project, LSA will meet with MPO staff to determine specific work tasks, schedules,
products, and responsibilities. Throughout the project, we will be available to meet on a regular
basis. Our scope of services assumes that meetings will occur weekly or bi-weekly, but also
recognizes that periods of higher or lower intensity will occur. LSA will maintain written records of
tasks, topics, and issues for effective project management and documentation purposes. Invoices
and progress reports will be prepared as specified by the MPO.
Subtask 1.2 — Socioeconomic Input Data
The wealth of information available through Census 2000 and the MPO's recent household survey
will require careful preparation to ensure quality. LSA will work with MPO staff to guide the extraction
of data and information from various sources while maintaining vigilance over the accuracy,
consistency, and overall quality of the data. These functions will take advantage of the MPO's
process for estimating population, household, and employment growth. Output results and formats
from the MPO's land use process (e.g., CommunityViz) will be fully integrated. LSA will prepare a
utility program that extracts and formats data from CommunityViz for automated input into TransCAD.
Subtask 1.3 — Roadway Network Attributes
LSA will provide guidance on the speed, capacity, functional classification, area type, and other
attributes of the roadway network. Through our scripting services, LSA will provide a custom,
automated process for efficiently updating information in the roadway networks.
Subtask 1.4 — Calibration of Model Variables and Parameters
LSA will work with MPO staff to determine the procedures and quality control checks for estimating
travel behavior from various sources, including the MPO's recent household survey and the Census
Transportation Planning Package (CTPP). Information used in the model in this regard includes but
is not limited to the following: trip generation rates, friction factors, mode split factors, time -of -day
factors, and others. These will be determined by trip purpose as applicable and compared to
previous local data and similar information from state and national surveys for an added level of
quality control.
Subtask 1.5 — External Travel
When updating the model to the 2000 Base Year, much information will be available regarding travel
within the North Front Range. A lesser amount of information is known about travel that leaves,
enters, or crosses the region. These external trips are represented as Internal -External (I-E) and
External -External (E-E) travel. The household survey and CTPP data will greatly assist with the
development of the I-E estimates. E-E trips will be calculated using traffic counts and growth rates at
external stations, the I-E trips, and other sources if available.
Subtask 1.6 — Validation of the 2000 Base Year Model
With recent travel behavior data, new estimates of socioeconomic data, and a refined traffic count
database, the model will be ready for a comprehensive validation. The obvious point of validation is
to verify that the model can reasonably replicate observed conditions. Once done, the model can be
used to forecast future conditions given a set of land use and transportation assumptions. Therefore,
a thorough validation is a very important task in the model's development. To this end, LSA will
develop validation guidelines that will include statistical comparisons, performance results, screenline
and link comparisons to traffic count data, and information on allowable errors.
Subtask 1.7 — Performance Summaries
As stated previously, LSA will incorporate standard performance summaries and additional measures
at various geographical levels as desired by the MPO. This will programmed in GISDK or Visual
Basic and yield a custom, user-friendly interface that will provide comprehensive, consistent results
for model development or alternatives analysis. LSA will replicate the air quality conformity
calculations used by the Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) within the performance module so that
emission results can be summarized within nonattainment areas for comparison with emission
budgets. Mobile6 parameters and emission factors will be utilized consistent with APCD input files.
These activities will require coordination with APCD.
Subtask 1.8 — Documentation
As stated previously, LSA will maintain written records of tasks, topics, and issues throughout the
duration of the project to maximize project management efficiency and effectiveness. These
standardized written records will become the basis for the final model documentation. LSA will
organize and compile the information from the written records and prepare a basic travel demand
model report that summarizes inputs, processes, and results. It is anticipated that LSA will be
primarily responsibility for the model's documentation, but that MPO staff will assist with the written
report and final document preparation.
Task 1 Deliverables:
0 Updated and calibrated 2000 Base Year model with Performance Module
• Written Records of tasks, topics, and issues
• Model validation guidelines
• Final Model Documentation report
Task 2 - Land Use and Travel Model Interaction
As stated in the Project Understanding section preceding this Description of Tasks, Services, and
Deliverables, LSA will provide consultant and scripting services to integrate the MPO's land use and
transportation models. Depending on the need for repeatability, the interface will be programmed in
either GISDK or Visual Basic so that output results from CommunityViz or other software can be
incorporated directly through a seamless process. LSA will prepare the utility program to extract and
format data from CommunityViz for automated input into TransCAD.
Task 2 Deliverables
• Seamless and customized interface (i.e., utility program) for the MPO's land use and
transportation models
Task 3 - TransCAD Scripting and Customization
As stated in the Project Understanding section, LSA will program the MPO's travel model into a
custom TransCAD script that utilizes dialog boxes for ease of use and is self-contained for ease of
installation. This will rely on the use of existing MPO script to the extent possible. Custom scripts will
be incorporated where necessary. TransCAD's GISDK scripting program is the primary mechanism
that will be used for automation of the model's processes. LSA will provide a written User's Guide to
facilitate installation and running of the model
Task 3 Deliverables
• North Front Range Regional Travel Model in TransCAD software with custom scripting,
automated procedures, and a user-friendly interface
• User's Guide for installing and running the MPO model
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