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HomeMy WebLinkAbout469873 VETS SECURING AMERICA - CONTRACT - BID - 7104 SECURITY SERVICES POLICE SERVICES BUILDINGSERVICES 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 Vets Securing America, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider". WITNESSETH: In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows: 1.. Scope of Services. The Service Provider agrees to provide services in accordance with the scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of two (2) pages and incorporated herein by this reference. 2. Contract Period. This Agreement shall commence April 1, 2010, and shall continue in full force and effect until March 31, 2011, 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 four (4) additional one year periods. Renewals and pricing changes shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties. The Denver Boulder Greeley CPIU published by the Colorado State Planning and Budget Office will be used as a guide. Written notice of renewal shall be provided to the Service Provider and mailed no later than ninety (90) days prior to contract end. 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. 1 SA rev07/08 EXHIBIT-B Woz- HEREBY ENTIBR CUR RCS FOR THP, OrY IN FORT MUM' REMUIREMENTS Me SECURITY OF FIC-ER PER THE BID SJOEGIFICATIGNS: Tho C-Uty of Fob tuolurrs is. tw,4L&atV bldt.-ffam firmsim pur-Memn oyn armed Desk, thm buldm. 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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: 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. 11 Rev7/2009 7 a DATE (MM/DD/YYYY ;oRv CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE OP ID 02/26/10 Brown & Brown Ins Svcs. of S.A. 10101 Reunion Place Ste. 350 San Antonio TX 78216 Phone:210-494-3102 Fax:210-490-4677 INSURED Vets Securing Amer," 10100 Reunion Place 750 San Antonio TX 78216 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # INSURER A: Arch Insurance Co (BYG) INSURER B: Hartford Fire Insurance Co(HAR 19682 INSURER C: INSURER D: INSURER E: THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. LTR NSR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER DATE MM DDIYYYY FFECTIVE DATE MM/DD A LIMITS A X GENERAL LIABILITY X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS MADE FX-1 OCCUR BSPKGO193200 08/03/09 08/03/10 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1000000 PREMISES (Ea occurence) $ 100000 MED EXP (Any one person) $ 5000 PERSONAL BADVINJURY $ 1000000 GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 5000000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: X POLICY PRO LOC JECT PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ 5000000 B B B X AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ANY AUTO ALL OWNED AUTOS SCHEDULED AUTOS HIREDAUTOS NON -OWNED AUTOS 65UUNNW8438 65UUNNW8438 65UUNNW8438 11/01/09 11/01/09 11/01/09 11/01/10 11/01/10 11/01/10 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea accident) $ 1000000 BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ X X BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ X PROPERTY DAMAGE (Per accident) $ GARAGE LIABILITY ANY AUTO AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT $ OTHER THAN EA ACC AUTO ONLY: AGG $ $ EXCESS I UMBRELLA LIABILITY OCCUR CLAIMS MADE DEDUCTIBLE RETENTION $ EACH OCCURRENCE $ AGGREGATE $ $ $ WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY YIN ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE[:] OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? (Mandatory in NH) If yes, describe under SPECIAL PROVISIONS below WC S" TORY LIMITS ER E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ I E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ OTHER DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES / EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT I SPECIAL PROVISIONS City of Fort Collins, its officers, agents and employees named as additional insured as respects to general liability and automobile as required by written contract. PCOTICIPATC Uni r1CO CANCFI I AtICIN SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION CIFTCO1 DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 10 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR City of Fort Collins. Purchasing Department P 0 BOX 280 REPRESENTATIVES. AUTH IZEDREPR�T t Collins CO 80522'� _ ACORD 25 (2009/01) U 1988-2009 ACORD GORPORA7ION. All rlgnts reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD IMPORTANT If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). DISCLAIMER This Certificate of Insurance does not constitute a contract between the issuing insurer(s), authorized representative or producer, and the certificate holder, nor does it affirmatively or negatively amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded by the policies listed thereon. ACORD 25 (2009/01) A�� �® CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 2/25/2o 0' PRODUCER (866) 544-8273 FAX: (866) 544-3486 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION Elizabeth Souther Insurance Group ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR 29395 Agoura Rd ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. Suite #202 Agoura Hills CA 91301 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # INSURED INSURER A: Travelers Casualty and Surety 19038 Vets Securing America, Inc. INSURER B: 10100 Reunion Place INSURER C: Suite 750 INSURER D: Sari Antonio TX 78216 INSURER E: THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OFSUCH POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR LTR ADD'L POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE MM DD POLICY EXPIRATION DATE MM DDIYYYY LIMITS GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY DAMAGE T RENTED PREMISES Ea occurrence $ CLAIMS MADE F—IOCCUR MED EXP (Any one person) $ PERSONAL 8 ADV INJURY $ GENERAL AGGREGATE $ GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ POLICY PRO- LOC AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ANY AUTO COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea accident) $ BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ ALL OWNED AUTOS SCHEDULED AUTOS BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ HIRED AUTOS NON -OWNED AUTOS PROPERTY DAMAGE (Per accident) $ GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT $ OTHER THAN EA ACC $ ANY AUTO $ AUTO ONLY: AGG EXCESS I UMBRELLA LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ OCCUR CLAIMS MADE AGGREGATE $ $ DEDUCTIBLE $ RETENTION $ A WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE X WC STATU- OTH- T RY IMIT R E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000,000 OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? ❑ (Mandatoryin NH) XSUB12072009 12/7/2009 12/7/2010 E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000 If yes, describe under SPECIAL PROVISIONS below E.L. DISEASE- POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000 OTHER DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES I EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT / SPECIAL PROVISIONS City of Fort Collins attn: Purchasing Department PO BOX 280 Ft. Collins, CO 80522 LLA SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 10 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Bruce Monteith/HEATHE j C— ACORD 25 (2009/01) © 1988-2009 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. INS025 (200901) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD IMPORTANT If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). DISCLAIMER This Certificate of Insurance does not constitute a contract between the issuing insurer(s), authorized representative or producer, and the certificate holder, nor does it affirmatively or negatively amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded by the policies listed thereon. ACORD 25 (2009/01) INS025 (200901.) 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 the parties. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed, postage prepaid and sent to the following addresses: City: Copy to: Service Provider: City of Fort Collins City of Fort Collins Vets Securing America, Inc Attn: Purchasing Attn: Police Services Attn: Gerald A Gregory PO Box 580 PO Box 580 10100 Reunion PI Ste 750 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Fort Collins, CO 80522 San Antonio, TX 78216 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, per the attached Exhibit "B", consisting of one (1) page, and incorporated herein by this reference. 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. fA SA rev07/08 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. 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. K SA rev07/08 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 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, 4 SA rev07/08 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 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. 17. Prohibition Against Employing Illegal Aliens. Pursuant to Section 8-17.5-101, C.R.S., et. seq., Service Provider represents and agrees that: a. As of the date of this Agreement: 1. Service Provider does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who will perform work under this Agreement; and 2. Service Provider will participate in either the e-Verify 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 "e-Verify Program") or the Department Program (the "Department Program"), an employment verification program established pursuant to Section 8-17.5-102(5)(c) C.R.S. in order to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees to perform work under this Agreement. b. Service Provider shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this Agreement or knowingly enter into a contract with a subcontractor that 5 SA rev07/08 knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien to perform work under this Agreement. c. Service Provider is prohibited from using the e-Verify Program or Department Program procedures to undertake pre -employment screening of job applicants while this Agreement is being performed. d. If Service Provider obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work under this Agreement knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, Service Provider shall: 1. Notify such subcontractor and the City within three days that Service Provider 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 Service Provider 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. e. Service Provider 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. f. If Service Provider 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, Service Provider shall be liable for actual and consequential damages to the City arising out of Service Provider's violation of Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S. g. The City will notify the Office of the Secretary of State if Service Provider violates this provision of this Agreement and the City terminates the Agreement for such breach. SA rev07/08 CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO a municipal corporation B 0 t— J e B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP Di or of Purchasing and Risk Management Date: NKIN I NAMt RPORATE PkI4SIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT Date: ATTEST: CORP SECRETAR (Corp I Cs Coici L� EA • C)= USLAWN SA rev07/08 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF WORK The duties and responsibilities of a desk officer is a new position at Fort Collins Police Services. This position will be staffed by a private, armed, uniformed and non -sworn officer who will be stationed at the front desk in the lobby area of the new police services building. The front desk will be staffed from 0800 to 2400, 7 days per week. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY The Desk Officer position will report to and be evaluated by the Records Division manager. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The desk officer's duties include directing incoming pedestrian traffic to other portions of the facility as well as answering their questions. The desk officer is also responsible for the electronic security of police services and will grant and direct electronic access to the officers, visitors and customers of the Agency. While monitoring the building security system and cameras, the desk officer will keep surveillance over officers with prisoners in the sally port, booking and lock -up areas and report any suspicious activities to the communications center. The desk officer is also responsible for answering an internal business line as well as non - emergency phone calls from the public. The desk officer may also take some simple reports over the phone or in person. On a normal business day, it is not uncommon for the desk officer to be taking report from a victim at the desk while also answering the phone. This makes the desk officer's position sometimes extremely busy. The desk officer will also assist with scheduling and performing VIN checks for the Department. The desk officer will conduct all activities in accordance with the Agency's Mission and Values, Rules, Regulations, General Directives which is available for viewing upon request. NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES The desk officer must have the ability to effectively meet and interact with the public and communicate in a professional manner both verbally and in writing along with the ability to handle stressful situations. It is preferred but not required that the desk officer be proficient in Spanish. The desk officer must have a working knowledge of intercom systems, security systems, computers and Microsoft and Windows operating systems. The desk officer must process a working knowledge of emergency services practices and use of mobile land radio. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by a Desk Officer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Desk Officer is frequently required to sit and/or talk and hear. The Desk Officer is required to walk and stand for lengthy periods of time. The Desk Officer is frequently required to use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. The Desk Officer must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Desk Officer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The U. Rev7/2009 noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, but will include periods of loud tones and pedestrian traffic from numerous radios and phones at once. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS The Desk Officer must have had a background check completed by the security agency going back five (5) years. Additionally, a copy of the completed background check will be provided to the Records Manager to review prior to placement with Fort Collins Police Services. Desk officer security guards must not ever have been convicted of a felony. Those convicted of other crimes will only be used upon approval of Fort Collins Police Services. All personnel recommended for placement at Fort Collins Police Services will be given a limited background check by a member of the Fort Collins Police Services and those that are selected for the desk officers position will be required to take a urinalysis test prior to being hired, unless these tests are completed by the security company prior to employment. If so, then the results of this test will be provided to the Records Manager prior to placement with Fort Collins Police Services. The Desk Officer security guards must be Colorado P.O.S.T. (Police Officer Stands in Training) certifiable as a police officer. Security guards assigned to the Desk Officer position must carry firearms and be trained by the security agency on their use. Each guard must re -qualify with the firearm twice per year and the qualification records made available to Fort Collins Police Services. All training records must be forwarded to the Records Manager within two weeks after the training has taken place. Desk Officer security guards must be trained and hold a current certification in American Red Cross first aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, or an equivalent. Certification records must be made available to Fort Collins Police Services prior to placement. Desk Officer security guards must read and write the English language to enable them to maintain a daily log of events when working. Security guards must possess good interpersonal and customer service skills. Security guards working at the front desk must wear an approved uniform which clearly identifies their official capacity at all times while on duty. Their appearance will be neat and professional at all times. Uniforms and all personal security guard equipment, including weapons and handcuffs will be provided by the successful security agency. All uniforms and personal security guard equipment, including weapons and handcuffs must be approved by Fort Collins Police Services. The Fort Collins Police Services prefers the security agency to be currently staffing two (2) other law enforcement agencies in Colorado, and be performing like duties in those agencies. A reference list of where these duties are currently being performed must be submitted to Fort Collins Police Services with the bid for review. The security agency must provide Worker's Compensation insurance to the security guards. The security agency is responsible for compliance with all federal and state wage and labor laws. The security agency is responsible for ensuring that the staffing requirements are fulfilled. If they are not, the agency must reimburse Fort Collins Police Services for costs incurred if Fort Collins Police Services personnel must be used. The security agency must agree to work under the administrative control of Fort Collins Police Services. The security personnel working the Desk Officer position should be permanently assigned, when practical. Rev7/2009