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Home My WebLink AboutCORRESPONDENCE - RFP - P993 CHEMICAL SPILL CLEAN UP AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS HANDLING SERVICES (2)Administrative Services Purchasing Division May 23, 2008 AET Environmental, Inc. Attn: Lori De Vito 14 Lakeside Lane Denver, CO 80212 A«N1 ( 5 ?008 RECEIVED RE: P993 Chemical Spill Clean up and Hazardous Materials Handling Services Dear Ms. De Vito: The City of Fort Collins wishes to extend the agreement term for the above captioned proposal per the existing terms and conditions and the following: Prohibition Against Employing Illegal Aliens. This paragraph shall apply to all Contractors whose performance of work under this Agreement does not involve the delivery of a specific end product other than reports that are merely incidental to the performance of said work. Pursuant to Section 8-17.5-101, C.R.S., et. seq., Contractor represents and agrees that: A. As of the date of this Agreement: 1. Contractor does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien; and 2. Contractor has participated or attempted to participate in the basic pilot employment verification program created in Public Law 208, 104th Congress, as amended, and expanded in Public Law 156, 108th Congress, as amended, administered by the United States Department of Homeland Security (the "Basic Pilot Program") in order to verify that Contractor does not employ any illegal aliens. B. Contractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform works under this Agreement or enter into a contract with a subcontractor that fails to certify to Contractor that the subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this Agreement. C. Contractor shall continue to apply to participate in the Basic Pilot Program and shall in writing verify same every three (3) calendar months thereafter, until Contractor is accepted or the public contract for services has been completed, whichever is earlier. The requirements of this section shall not be required or effective if the Basic Pilot Program is discontinued. D. Contractor is prohibited from using Basic Pilot Program procedures to undertake pre- employment screening of job applicants while this Agreement is being performed. E. If Contractor obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work under this Agreement knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, Contractor shall: 215 North Mason Street a 2nd Floor ^ P.O. Sox 580 - Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 > (970) 221-6775 e FAX (970) 221-6707 1. Notify such subcontractor and the City within three days that Contractor has actual knowledge that the subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal alien; and 2. Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three days of receiving the notice required pursuant to this section the subcontractor does not cease employing or contracting with the illegal alien; except that Contractor shall not terminate the contract with the subcontractor if during such three days the subcontractor provides information to establish that the subcontractor has not knowingly employed or contracted with an illegal alien. F. Contractor shall comply with any reasonable request by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (the "Department") made in the course of an investigation that the Department undertakes or is undertaking pursuant to the authority established in Subsection 8-17.5-102 (5), C.R.S. G. If Contractor violates any provision of this Agreement pertaining to the duties imposed by Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S. the City may terminate this Agreement. If this Agreement is so terminated, Contractor shall be liable for actual and consequential damages to the City arising out of Contractor's violation of Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S. H. The City will notify the Office of the Secretary of State if Contractor violates this provision of this Agreement and the City terminates the Agreement for such breach. The term will be extended for one (1) additional year, August 1, 2008 through July 31, 2009, If the renewal is acceptable to your firm, please sign this letter in the space provided and return it along with a current copy of Certificate of Liability naming The City of Fort Collins as additionally insured to the City of Fort Collins, Purchasing Division, P. O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 85022, within the next fifteen days. If this extension is not agreeable with your firm, we ask that you send us a written notice stating that you do not wish to renew the contract and state the reason for non -renewal. Please contact John D. Stephen, CPPO, CPPB, Senior Buyer at (970) 221-6777 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Since? lyCc,-tJ <{ -(o 4 James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP Director of Purchasing and Risk Management Signature Date (Please indicate your desire to renew P993 by signing this letter and returning it to Purchasing Division within the next fifteen days.) JBO:mar RMCAT Environmental Services, Inc. 4690 Joliet Sweet Denver, CO 80239 (303) 425-7526 Fax (303) 425-6575 ,Tune 8, 2007 JUN 2 5 2007 Dear Customer: RECEIVED It is my pleasure to announce that RMCAT Environmental Services, Inc. has changed our name to BELFOR Environmental, Inc. This change is effective immediately, and over the coming months you will see our old name being replaced on vehicles, forms, and other items with: This name change is simply in response to our geographic growth, and we are integrating the name of our parent, BELFOR USA, the worldwide leader in property restoration. This change is not a result of any change in ownership or corporate status; in fact, our ownership has not changed in the past eight (8) years, having been owned by BELFOR since 1999. Our new name will not impact the quality of service you receive, our existing agreements or obligations, or our relationship. We continue to operate with the same people, facilities, equipment, and with the same processes and excellence in service quality that you have come to expect from our team. I appreciate your faithful support over the years, and I am committed to exceeding your expectations in the future. We are excited about our new name, and bringing a closer association with our sister operations to our clients. BELFOR USA operates internationally with 75 offices in North America alone; as the leader in property restoration, BELFOR offers state of the art electronics and machinery reconditioning and document restoration services in response to fire, flood, or chemical disasters. With our hazardous material handling and abatement services, we offer a uniquely comprehensive array of restoration services. If you have any questions, please contact me at 800/930-0011. Thank you for your continued business. Sincerely, Matt Wetzel Sr. Vice President of Operations BELFOR Environmental, Inc. Providing the Finest in Environmental Serviee Michelle Reynolds - Renewal Letter.pdf Page 1 BELIFOR } ENVIRONMENTAL June 17, 2008 City of Fort Collins 215 North Mason Street- 2ntl Floor P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO80522 Attn. Jim O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP Subject: RFP 993 Renewal Dear Mr. O'Neill: Thank You for contracting with BELFOR Environmental for Emergency Chemical Services under the above -mentioned Contract. BELFOR Environmental appreciates this and any opportunity to provide quality Environmental Services for Fort Collins on both routine and emergency basis'. We received your Offer for Renewal letter dated May 23, 2008 and we look forward to working with Fort Collins in the future. However, since the original award date, our costs have escalated and we have since instituted a rate increase to all new and renewing contracts. The new rate sheet isattached and isavailable for incorporation into the renewal agreement. Ifyou have any questions on our rate structure or services, please contact me at the Denver office and I will answer any questions or concerns that you may have. Sincerely, ,0 Dave Rowland Business Development Manager End, BE LFORU SA 4690 Joliet Street, Denver, CO 80239 y 800,930.0011 y ph:303,425.7526 y fx: 303425 6575 2417 emergency holline 800. 930, 0011 y w .beRorus oo m EXHIBIT A 13ELFOR Environmental, Inc. City of Fort Collins On Call Emergency Response Rates RFP 993 Chemical Spill Clean Up & Hazardous Materials Services Effective: June, 2008 Straight Over PERSONNEL Time Time Sr. Emergency Response Manager 75.00 75.00 Emergency Response Manager 65.00 65.00 Chemist/Environmental Scientist 50.00 50.00 Health & Safety Supervisor 48.00 48.00 Foreman 55.00 65.00 Heavy Equipment Operator 50.00 60.00 Emergency Response Technician II 52.00 57.00 Emergency Response Technician I 41.00 47.00 NOTES: * Straight time applies to the first eight hours of continuous work during normal business hours of 0800-1700 * Overtime applies after the first eight hours of continuous work and hours outside of normal business hours,weekends and Holidays Page 1 of 4 Emergency Response Rate Schedule June, 2008 VEHICLE RATE/UNIT NOTE Pickup Truck,4 x 4 Truck, 1 Ton Crewcab, 4x4 Truck, 1 Ton Stakebed Truck, 5 Ton Flat Bed Truck, Emergency Response Trailer, Emergency Response, Chemical Trailer, Emergency Response, Oil Truck, Guzzler Vacuum Air Mover 115.00 Day 115.00 Day 1 135.00 Day 1 170.00 Day 190.00 Day 2 190.00 Day 2 190.00 Day 2 225.00 HR 4 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RATE/ UNIT NOTE Level A PPE Level B PPE Level C PPE 275.00 Change 3 85.00 Change 3 55.00 Change 3 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT RATE/ UNIT NOTE Air Compressor, 185 cfm 150.00 Day Air Compressor, Electric 70.00 Day Pressure Washer, Portable 95.00 Day Pressure Washer, Portable, Steam 175.00 Day Pressure Washer, Trailer 225.00 Day Pump, Diaphragm, N 100.00 Day Pump, Diaphragm, 2" 190.00 Day Pump, Diaphragm, 3" 300.00 Day Pump, Trash with hose, 3" 95.00 Day Pump, Trash with hose, 2" 70.00 Day Pump, Floto 2" with hose 95.00 Day Jon Boat, 14 Ft. w/15 Hp Outboard 225.00 Day Containment Boom 1.00 Foot/Day Oil Skimmer 550.00 Day Lights, explosion Proof 65.00 Day Generator, 5 KW 45.00 Day Ventilator, Copus 25.00 Day Ventilator, Electric 70.00 Day Page 2 of 4 Emergency Response Rate Schedule June,2008 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (Coat.) RATE/ UNIT NOTE Negative Air Machine 65.00 Day Tripod, Retrieval Block, Harness 95.00 Day Vacuum, HEPA 50.00 Day Vacuum, Mercury 150.00 Day Vacuum, Drum Pnuematic 100.00 Day SCBA, 30 Minute 100.00 Day SCBA, 5 Minute 70.00 Day Cascade Breathing Air System 135.00 Day Cellular Phone (includes all calls) 15.00 Day Solvent Foam Extraction System (Capsur) 140.00 Day Transfer Hose, Per Foot, Per Day 3.00 Day Hose, 6" x 100' for Guzzler 250.00 Roll INSTRUMENTS RATE/ UNIT NOTE Mini -Rae (PID) 110.00 Day MSA Passport (02, LEL, CO, H2S) 100.00 Day Jerome Mercury Vapor Analyzer 195.00 Day HazCat Kit 50.00 Day Pump, Personal Air Sample 40.00 Day PCB/TPH Immunoassay Test Kit 50.00 Day Manometer w/recorder 30.00 Day Draeger Pump 50.00 Day Draeger Tubes 30.00 Each Sorbent Boom 8" x 10' Sorbent Pad 17" x 19" Visqueen, 6 mil, 20' x 100' Clear Non Rated Supplies and Expendables Im 55.00 Each 90.00 Bale 100.00 Roll Cost Plus 10% NOTE HEAVY EQUIPMENT RATE/ UNIT NOTE Rubber Tire Backhoe 450.00 Day 4 Front End Loader, 2.75 CY Bucket 525.00 Day 4 Skid Loader, Case XT 70 275.00 Day 4 Sweeper Broom for Skid Loader 150.00 Day 4 Case Forklift, 50004 175.00 Day 4 Excavator, 12,000 # IS " Dig Depth 425.00 Day 4 Excavator, 27,000#, 18' Dig Depth 525.00 Day 4 Excavator,44,000#, 21' Dig Depth 675.00 Day 4 Mobe Demobe of Fork Lift, Skid Loader, Mini Excava 125.00 Each Way NOTES Page 3 of 4 I Licensed and Permitted Hazardous Waste Transporter - EPA ID Number COR000217661 2 Emergency Response Trailer Rate includes all general support equipment housed by trailer. PPE, additional equipment, and all expendable materials will be billed perthe individual rates. 3 PPE rate includes all supplies, equipment, and hazard pay for each change of PPE per man. Level A rate does not include expending the suit. Special or extensive usage of items or expending of Level A suit will be billed per individual rates. 4 Heavy Equipment Rates are for up to 8 hours usage per day and do not include operator or fuel. * All subcontractors, additional equipment, materials, services, subsistence, lodging and other non -rated items will be billed at cost plus 12%. * Charges are portal to portal. * Equipment rates do not include fuel. Terms: * Net 30 days, 2% interest per month on unpaid balance. Page 4 of 4