HomeMy WebLinkAbout262370 FLOW FIRE PROTECTION - CONTRACT - BID - 5843 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND ABUTMENTSSERVICES 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 Flow Fire Protection, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "Service
Provider".
W ITN ESSETH:
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 one (1)
page, 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 five (5) days following execution
of this Agreement. Services shall be completed no later than December 15, 2004. 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 Flow Fire Protection, Inc.
P.O. Box 580 912 Smithfield #3
Ft. Collins, CO 80522 Ft. Collins, CO 80524
Attn: John Stephen Attn: Kenneth Sutton
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 Forty Thousand Five
Hundred Thirty-five Dollars ($40,535.00).
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
neither assign any responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under the Agreement without
the prior written consent of the City.
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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
commences legal or equitable actions against the defaulting party, the defaulting party shall be
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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.
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
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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.
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'CORPORATE SECRETARY
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
a municipal corporation
James ` B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Direct o urchasing and Risk Management
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Flow Fire Protection, Inc.
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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.
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EXHIBIT A
Specifications and Scope of Work:
1. Point of connection is tap at city main — provide 4" Fire Line into building.
2. Design in accordance with NFPA 13, and local jurisdiction.
3. Design density to be Light Hazard Occupancy in attic and residential areas,
Ordinary Hazard in Apparatus Bay.
4. Antifreeze System due to unheated attic areas.
5. Hanger materials and installation in accordance with NFPA.
6. Materials per minimum requirements of NFPA.
7. Permits.
8. Field Labor and Installation, Hanging per NFPA 13.
9. Backflow preventer (Reduced Pressure Type).
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