HomeMy WebLinkAboutBID - 5859 PRESSURE WASHING FOR PARKING09/12/01
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
INVITATION TO BID
BID #5859
PRESSURE WASHING FOR PARKING STRUCTURES
BID OPENING: JUNE 7, 2004, 3:00P.M. (our clock)
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 80522,
at the time and date noted on the bid proposal and/or contract documents. If delivered, they are
to be sent 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), June 7,
2004.
A copy of the Bid may be obtained as follows:
1. Download the Bid from the Purchasing Webpage, Current Bids page, at:
www.fcgov.com/purchasing.
2. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor., Fort Collins, and request
a copy of the Bid.
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 Bids may be withdrawn up to the date and hour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.
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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
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 is 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
INVITATION TO BID
BID #5859
PRESSURE WASHING FOR PARKING STRUCTURES
The City of Fort Collins is requesting bids to pressure wash two parking structures in downtown
Fort Collins. The Old Town Parking Structure located at 102 Remington and the Civic Center
Parking Structure located at 120 North Mason. Each facility is maintained and operated by the
City’s Parking Services Department.
Awarded contractor must enter into the attached service agreement (for your review) and
provide the required insurance (Exhibit B). This agreement is effective for one year from the
date on the service agreement. At the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for
additional one year periods not to exceed four (4) additional one year periods. Pricing changes
shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties and may not exceed the Denver - Boulder
CPI-U as published by the Colorado State Planning and Budget Office. Written notice of
renewal shall be provided to the Service Provider and mailed no later than ninety (90) days prior
to contract end.
Questions concerning the scope of work should be directed to Carol Champion, Parking
Operations Coordinator and Contract Manager at (970) 224-6057.
Purchasing questions should be directed to John Stephen, CPPO, Senior Buyer, Purchasing
Department at (970) 221-6775.
A pre-bid meeting and walk through is scheduled for May 25, 2004 at 10:00 am in Conference
Room 2B, 215 N. Mason Street, , 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, CO 80524. It is highly recommended
that you attend the walk-through. It will provide you the opportunity to review the scope of work
and requirements of the contract.
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Bid Schedule
Contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision and incidentals necessary to
complete the work per attached specifications. City reserves the right to award individually or
grand total.
Old Town Parking Structure $___________________________________
Civic Center Parking Structure $___________________________________
Poudre Fire Authority Admin Offices $___________________________________
Grand Total $___________________________________
Firm name_____________________________
Signature______________________________
Address_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Phone/Fax#____________________________
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REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Background
Both parking structures are open to the public at all times. Parking attendants are present
during specified hours of operation throughout the day and evening hours. When attended,
access to parking in the structure is controlled by automated gates.
Requirements
1. Contractors responding to this bid must be qualified to do the work and have experience
pressure washing similar buildings. Please provide a list of three referrals.
2. The equipment used must be capable of producing the desired cleaning results.
3. All wash water must be collected and treated as wastewater and disposed of in an
appropriate manner. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to insure this process is
adhered to.
4. The contractor will provide the City with a list of cleaning agents and the Material Safety
Data Sheet on each product. No solvents will be used only soap or a ph acceptable caustic.
5. The City must receive a copy of any agreement made with a waste disposal facility.
6. The Civic Center Parking Structure has a stormceptor located at the north end of the
facility. Its purpose is to prevent oil and sediment from being discharged to the
stormdrainage system. The contractor will be required to remove and properly dispose of
any solids or oils in the stormceptor prior to pressure washing the facility. The stormceptor
will then be cleaned again after the pressure washing is completed.
7. The contractor will be responsible for pumping the wastewater from the stormceptor to the
sanitary sewer. The distance between the stormceptor and the sanitary sewer is
approximately 4’. Wastewater may be tested prior to being pumped from the stormceptor to
determine suitability of release to the sanitary sewer. Care must be taken to prevent any oil
and sediment from the bottom of the stormceptor from entering the sanitary sewer.
8. The parking structures must remain open for use as much as possible without presenting a
hazard to patrons and their vehicles. Coordination of the cleaning will be discussed and a
schedule agreed upon between Parking Services and the contractor. Pressure washing of
each facility must be completed between 2:00am Sunday and 5:00 am Monday.
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Specification
The objective of this cleaning effort must be to remove all dirt, debris, black marks, grease, oil,
food stains, gum, etc. from the building surfaces. Detailing is defined, as the usage of
environmentally safe chemicals when and where needed. Cleaning is defined as the usage of
high-pressure water, hot or cold.
The areas to be pressure washed will be listed in the scope of work for each parking structure.
All automated parking equipment and elevators will be excluded from this bid.
Scope of Work: Old Town Parking Structure
1) Building Exterior:
a) Clean and detail all driveways.
b) Clean and detail all sidewalks and curbing.
c) Clean and detail all exterior brick.
d) Clean and detail all windows and windowsills.
2) Building Interior:
a) Pressure wash levels 1through 4.
b) Clean and detail all walls and ceilings.
c) Clean and detail all drive surfaces including ramps.
d) Clean and detail all parking stalls
e) Clean and detail all pedestrian walkways.
f) Clean and detail north and south stairwells including:
i) Ceilings and walls
ii) Handrails
iii) Landings
iv) Windows
v) Stairs and underside of stairs
vi) Canopy over the South stairwell
g) Pressures wash the exterior of the attendant booth including the airconditioning unit on
top of the booth.
Scope of Work: Civic Center Parking Structure
1) Building Exterior:
a) Pedestrian ramps off the east alley
b) Steps on the north west corner of the building near the elevator.
c) Pedestrian walkway leading from the parking structure to the Opera Galleria:
i) Walkway
ii) Handrails
iii) Awning (top and bottom)
d) Ramps at all entrances
e) All curbing around entrance at Mason and Laporte
f) All three stairwells from the 5th tier to level 1:
i) Hand rails
ii) Stairs including under stairs at each level and landing.
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2) Building Interior:
a) Pressure wash levels 1through 4.
b) Clean and detail the following on each level:
h) Drive allies and ramps
i) Parking spaces
j) Walls and ledges
k) Ceilings
l) Pillars
m) Lights
n) Signage
o) Clearance bars
p) Stand pipes
q) Trash receptacles
r) Bike lockers
s) Attendants booth including air-conditioning unit on roof.
3) Loading dock:
a) Clean and detail the following:
i) Parking area
ii) Loading dock
iii) Ramps
iv) Railings
v) Walls
vi) Signage
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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 ____________________________, 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 ____ (____)
page[s], and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. The Work Schedule. [Optional] The services to be performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the Work Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit
"B", consisting of ____ (____) page[s], and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated within ______________ (____) days
following execution of this Agreement. Services shall be completed no later than
_______________. 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.
4. Contract Period. [Option 1] This Agreement shall commence upon the date of
execution shown on the signature page of this Agreement and shall continue in full force and
effect for one (1) year, unless sooner terminated as herein provided. In addition, at the option of
the City, the Agreement may be extended for an additional period of one (1) year at the rates
provided with written notice to the Professional mailed no later than ninety (90) days prior to
contract end.
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4. Contract Period. [Option 2] This Agreement shall commence ________, 200_,
and shall continue in full force and effect until ________, 200_, unless sooner terminated as
herein provided. In addition, at the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for
additional one year periods not to exceed ___ (_) additional one year periods. Pricing changes
shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties and may not exceed the Denver - Boulder
CPI-U as published by the Colorado State Planning and Budget Office. Written notice of
renewal shall be provided to the Service Provider and mailed no later than ninety (90) days prior
to contract end.
5. 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.
[Early Termination clause here as an option.
6. 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
the parties. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed, postage
prepaid and sent to the following addresses:
City: Service Provider:
__________________________ ______________________________
__________________________ ______________________________
__________________________ ______________________________
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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.
7. 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 Dollars
($_________) [Option Cost Breakdown is attached Exhibit "C"]
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
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12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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,
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employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors, heirs,
personal representatives, successors and assigns of said parties.
16. 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 ___,
consisting of ______ (___) pages[s], 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
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19. Special Provisions. [Optional] Special provisions or conditions relating to the
services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit ___, consisting of
_____ (____) page[s], attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
a municipal corporation
By: _________________________________
John F. Fischbach
City Manager
By:_______________________________
James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
Date:_____________________________
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Assistant City Attorney
[Insert Corporation's name] or
[Insert Partnership name] or
[Insert individual's name]
Doing business as ____[insert name of business]
By:_______________________________
__________________________________
PRINT NAME
__________________________________
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date:_____________________________
ATTEST: (Corporate Seal)
_____________________________
CORPORATE SECRETARY
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.
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