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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
7149 Arterial Intersection Priority Study
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from a consulting firm or team to provide the
City with a process to compile intersection data, analyze problems, and identify and prioritize
solutions. The successful firm/team will address all of the tasks, issues, and deliverables
identified in their proposal, possess the expertise and experience necessary to complete the
project on time and within the established budget, and be motivated to work with City staff and
other affected interests to accomplish the goals and objectives associated with this project.
Proposals may be submitted by E-mail. E-mail submittal shall be e-mailed,- to:
jstephen(cDfcgov.com. Please send a separate e-mail to confirm that your proposal was
received. Please submit six (6) copies of the written proposals to the City of Fort Collins'
Purchasing Division, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. Proposals
must be received before 3:00 p.m. (our clock), June 24, 2010. Proposal No. 7149 Arterial
Intersection Priority Study. 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.
A pre -proposal meeting will be held June 15, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. at 215 North Mason, Community
Room, Fort Collins, CO.
Questions concerning the scope of the project should be directed to Project Manager Dean
Klingner, P.E. Project Manager, Engineering, (970) 221-6511.
Questions regarding bid submittal .or process should be directed to John D. Stephen, CPPO,
LEED AP, Senior Buyer, (970)221-6777.
A copy of the Proposal may be obtained as follows:
Download the Proposal/Bid from the BuySpeed Webpage,
www.fcgov.com/er)rocurement
2. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, and request
a copy of the Bid.
The City of Fort Collins is subject to public information laws, which permit access to most
records and documents. Proprietary information in your response must be clearly identified and
will be protected to the extent legally permissible. Proposals may not be marked 'Proprietary' in
their entirety. Information considered proprietary is limited to material treated as confidential in
the normal conduct of business, trade secrets, discount information, and individual product or
service pricing. Summary price information may not be designated as proprietary as such
information may be carried forward into other public documents. All provisions of any contract
resulting from this request for proposal will be public information.
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,
PROFESSIONAL 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 "Professional".
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 Professional agrees to provide services in accordance
with the scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of ( ) pages,
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 ( ) pages, and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. Contract Period. 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 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 Professional and mailed no later than ninety
(90) days prior to contract end.
4. Early Termination by City. 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 Professional. Such notice shall be delivered at least fifteen (15) days prior to
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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:
City:
With Copy to:
City of Fort Collins
City of Fort Collins, Purchasing
Attn:
PO Box 580
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Fort Collins, CO 80522
In the event of any such early termination by the City, 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.
5. Design, Proiect 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 City, its officers and employees in accordance with
Colorado law, from all damages whatsoever claimed by third parties against the City; and for the
City'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 $
6. Compensation. [Use this paragraph or Option 1 below.] In consideration of
the services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement, the City agrees to pay Professional a
fixed fee in the amount of ($ ) plus reimbursable direct costs. All such fees and
costs shall not exceed ($ ). Monthly partial payments based upon the Professional's
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billings and itemized statements are permissible. The amounts of all such partial payments
shall be based upon the Professional's City -verified progress in completing the services to be
performed pursuant hereto and upon the City's approval of the Professional's actual
reimbursable expenses. [Optional] Insert Subcontractor Clause Final payment shall be made
following acceptance of the work by the City. Upon final payment, all designs, plans, reports,
specifications, drawings, and other services rendered by the Professional shall become the sole
property of the City.
6. Compensation. [Option 1] In consideration of the services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement, the City agrees to pay Professional on a time and reimbursable
direct cost basis according to the following schedule:
Hourly billing rates:
Reimbursable direct costs:
with maximum compensation (for both Professional's time and reimbursable direct costs) not to
exceed ($ ). 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 City -verified progress in completing the
services to be performed pursuant hereto and upon the City's approval of the Professional's
reimbursable direct costs. Final payment shall be made following acceptance of the work by the
City. Upon final payment, all designs, plans, reports, specifications, drawings and other
services rendered by the Professional shall become the sole property of the City.
7. City Representative. The City 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 City Representative.
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8. Project Drawings. [Optional] Upon conclusion of the project and before final
payment, the Professional shall provide the City with reproducible drawings of the project
containing accurate information on the project as constructed. Drawings shall be of archival,
prepared on stable Mylar base material using a non -fading process to provide for long storage
and high quality reproduction. "CD" disc of the as -built drawings shall also be submitted to the
City in an AutoCAD version no older then the established city standard.
9. 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 City
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 City, suspend the processing of any partial payment
request.
10. Independent Contractor. The services to be performed by Professional are those
of an independent contractor and not of an employee of the City of Fort Collins. The City 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.
11. Personal Services. It is understood that the City 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 City.
12. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City'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
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.
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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.
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,
employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors, heirs,
personal representatives, successors and assigns of said 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., Professional represents and agrees that: \
a. As of the date of this Agreement:
1. Professional does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien
who will perform work under this Agreement; and
2. Professional will participate in either the e-Verify program created in
Public Law 208, 104th Congress, as amended, and expanded in Public Law 156,
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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. Professional 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 knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien to perform work
under this Agreement.
C. Professional 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 Professional obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work
under this Agreement knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, Professional
shall:
1. Notify such subcontractor and the City within three days that Professional
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 Professional
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. Professional 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 Professional 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, Professional shall be liable for actual and consequential
damages to the City arising out of Professional's violation of Subsection 8-17.5-102,
C.R.S.
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g. The City will notify the Office of the Secretary of State if Professional violates this
provision of this Agreement and the City terminates the Agreement for such breach.
18. 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 ( ) pages, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
By:
James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing & Risk Management
DATE:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Assistant City Attorney
[Insert Professional's name] or
[Insert Partnership Name] or
[Insert individual's name] or
Doing business as [insert name of business]
By:
Title:
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date:
ATTEST:
Corporate Secretary
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(Corporate Seal)
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Professional 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 Professional 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 Professional, 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 Professional under this Agreement. The City, its officers, agents and
employees shall be named as additional insureds on the Professional's general liability and
automobile liability insurance policies for any claims arising out of work performed under this
Agreement.
Insurance coverages shall be as follows:
A. Workers' Compensation & Employer's Liability. The Professional shall maintain
during ,the life of this Agreement for all of the Professional's employees engaged in work
performed under this agreement:
Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits as required by
Colorado law.
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 Professional 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 Professional 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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[Optional]
EXHIBIT " "
CONFIDENTIALITY
IN CONNECTION WITH SERVICES provided to the City of Fort Collins (the "City") pursuant to
this Agreement (the "Agreement"), the Contractor hereby acknowledges that it has been
informed that the City has established policies and procedures with regard to the handling of
confidential information and other sensitive materials.
In consideration of access to certain information, data and material (hereinafter individually and
collectively, regardless of nature, referred to as "information") that are the property of and/or
relate to the City or its employees, customers or suppliers, which access is related to the
performance of services that the Contractor has agreed to perform, the Contractor hereby
acknowledges and agrees as follows:
That information that has or will come into its possession or knowledge in connection with the
performance of services for the City may be confidential and/or proprietary. The Contractor
agrees to treat as confidential (a) all information that is owned by the City, or that relates to the
business of the City , or that is used by the City in carrying on business, and (b) all information
that is proprietary to a third party (including but not limited to customers and suppliers of the
City) . The Contractor shall not disclose any such information to any person not having a
legitimate need -to -know for purposes authorized by the City. Further, the Contractor shall not
use such information to obtain any economic or other benefit for itself, or any third party, except
as specifically authorized by the City.
The foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, the Contractor understands that it shall have no
obligation under this Agreement with respect to information and material that (a) becomes
generally known to the public by publication or some means other than a breach of duty of this
Agreement, or (b) is required by law, regulation or court order to be disclosed, provided that the
request for such disclosure is proper and the disclosure does not exceed that which is required.
In the event of any disclosure under (b) above, the Contractor shall furnish a copy of this
Agreement to anyone to whom it is required to make such disclosure and shall promptly advise
the City in writing of each such disclosure.
In the event that the Contractor ceases to perform services for the City, or the City .so requests
for any reason, the Contractor shall promptly return to the City any and all information described
hereinabove, including all copies, notes and/or summaries (handwritten or, mechanically
produced) thereof, in its possession or control or as to which it otherwise has access.
The Contractor understands and agrees that the City's remedies at law for a breach of the
Contractor's obligations under this Confidentiality Agreement may be inadequate and that the
City shall, in the event of any such breach, be entitled to seek equitable relief (including without
limitation preliminary and permanent injunctive relief and specific performance) in addition to all
other remedies provided hereunder or available at law.
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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.
Collusive or sham proposals: Any proposal deemed to be collusive or a sham proposal will be
rejected and reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this proposal assures
that such proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham proposal.
The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any
irregularities or informalities.
Sincerely,
James B. O'Neill Il, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing & Risk Management
where renewal is away of life
ATTACHMENT 1
ATTENTION CONSULTANTS - Notice
On June 21, 2001, in order to more narrowly tailor CDOT's DBE program to conform with the
results of CDOT's 2001 Disparity Study update, the Colorado Transportation Commission
adopted Resolution No. 966, which established a new definition of Underutilized DBE (UDBE)
for construction contracts and for consultant contracts and set a 10.93% overall annual DBE
goal for the remainder of FFY 2001 and for FFY 2002.
The Disparity Study Update found that ALL DBES were underutilized on CDOT construction
contracts and on CDOT consultant contracts, i.e., it determined that ALL DBES WILL BE
CONSIDERED TO BE UDBES. Since all CDOT DBEs are considered to be UDBEs, CDOT's
DBE list will also be the UDBE list.
Please contact Business Programs with questions about this change. Telephone: 303-757-9162
or 800-925-3427 or e-mail Karen.Gonzales@dot.state.co.us.
October 12, 2005
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
DEFINITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
1. Definitions and Procedures - For this project, the following terms are defined:
A. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). A small business concern that is certified as being:
1. 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
2. Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more of the
socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who own it.
3. "Socially and Economically Disadvantaged individuals' means those individuals who are
citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents of the United States and who are:
(a) Minorities or individuals found by the Small Business Administration pursuant to Section
8(a) of the Small Business Act to be disadvantaged.
(b) Individuals found by CDOT's Office of Certification to be socially and economically
disadvantaged.
B. DBE Joint Venture. An association of two or more businesses formed to carry out a single
business enterprise for profit for which purposes they combine their property, capital, efforts, skills
and knowledge. DBE joint ventures must be certified as a joint venture. The DBE percentage of
the joint venture will be determined at the time of certification.
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C. Underutilized DBE (UDBE). A firm which meets the definition of Underutilized Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise (UDBE) based on the findings and recommendations of CDOT's Disparity
Study and is eligible to meet the contract goal as defined in the paragraph titled "Contract Goal."
D. Contract Goal. The goal for UDBE participation that the Department determines should
appropriately be met by the selected consultant, based on the type of work included in each
project and the availability of UDBEs capable of performing such work. The Contract goal will be
the percentage stated in the invitation for consultant services and in the project documents.
E. Certification as a DBE by the Department
1. Any small business may apply to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for
status as a DBE. Application shall be made on forms provided by CDOT for certification of
DBEs. However, only work contracted or subcontracted to DBEs that also qualify as UDBEs
and independently performed by UDBEs shall be considered toward contract goals as
established elsewhere in these specifications.
2. It shall be the DBE applicant's responsibility to submit applications so that CDOT has sufficient
time to render decisions. CDOT will review applications in a timely manner but is not
committed to render decisions about a firm's DBE status within any given period of time.
3. The Department will make available a list of DBE contractors, consultants, vendors and
suppliers for the purpose of providing a reference source to assist any consultant in
identifying DBEs and UDBEs. Consultants will be solely responsible for verifying the
Certification of UDBEs they intend to use prior to submitting a Statement of Interest (SOL)
The DBE list is available at:
http://www.dot.state.co.us/app ucp/
2. Selection of UDBEs by Consultant:
A. Consultants shall exercise their own judgments in selecting any subconsultant to perform any
portion of the work.
3. Requirements
A. The use of UDBEs is an evaluation factor for consultant selection under Section 24-30-1403 (2)
CRS. All Consultants shall submit with their proposals a list of the names of their UDBE
subconsultants to meet the contract goal.
B. If the Consultant proposes to voluntarily use any non-UDBEs on the project, the Consultant shall
also submit the names of those DBEs. However, the non-UDBEs will not be used to meet the
UDBE goal for the project.
C. Evaluation points will be awarded for UDBE participation during the Statement of Interest (SOI)
scoring. A maximum of 5 evaluation points will be awarded for UDBE participation during the SOI
scoring. If the consultant doesn't submit sufficient UDBE participation to meet the project goal,
they may be awarded from 0 to 4 points, based on the amount of UDBE participation they submit.
The consultant must submit all UDBE participation commitments on either CDOT Form #1330 (for
NPS Contracts) or CDOT Form #1331 (for PS Contracts) with their SOI in order to receive the
corresponding evaluation points.
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D. The selected consultant must use the UDBE firms named (if any) on CDOT Form #1330 or #1331
in the Statement of Interest for the items of work described. The replacement of a named UDBE
firm will be allowed only as provided for in (6) of the DBE Definitions and Requirements. Failure
to comply may constitute grounds for default and termination of the Contract.
E. Consultant's UDBE Obligation.
1. The Consultant submitting a Statement of Interest and a Work Plan on consultant projects
advertised by the Department agrees to ensure that UDBEs, as defined in this special
provision, have equal opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts or
subcontracts. The prime Consultant shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, or sex in the selection and bidding process or the performance of contracts.
2. To ensure that UDBEs are offered equal opportunity to participate in the performance of
contracts, it is the responsibility of the prime Consultant to offer and to provide assistance to
UDBEs related to the UDBE performance of the subcontract. However, the UDBE must
independently perform a commercially useful function on the project, as described in F(4)
below.
F. Counting UDBE Participation Toward Goals
1. Once a firm has been certified as a DBE that qualifies as a UDBE, the total dollar amount of
the contract awarded to the firm shall be counted toward the contract goal as explained
below, and as modified for the project in the project special provisions titled "Contract Goal."
2. The actual dollar total of a proposed subcontract, supply or service contract with any UDBE
firm shall be reported to the Department in the Consultant's Cost Proposal.
3. The eligibility of a proposed UDBE subconsultant will be finally established based on the
firm's status at the time the contract is signed. If a firm becomes certified as a DBE during
performance under a fully executed contract with CDOT but prior to the UDBE performing
any work, then 100% of the work performed by the firm under that contract may be claimed
as eligible work. No work performed by a UDBE firm can be counted toward UDBE
participation prior to the firm receiving certification as a DBE.
4. The Consultant may count toward its contract goal only that percentage of expenditures to
UDBEs which independently perform a commercially useful function in the work of a contract.
A UDBE is considered to be performing a commercially useful function by actually
performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. To determine whether a UDBE is
performing a commercially useful function, the Department will evaluate the amount of work
subcontracted, work performed solely by the UDBE, industry practices, and other relevant
factors.
5. A UDBE may enter into subcontracts consistent with normal industry practices. If a UDBE
subcontracts over 51 % of the work of the Contract the UDBE shall be presumed not to be
performing a commercially useful function. The UDBE may present evidence to rebut this
presumption to the Department.
6. The Consultant may count toward its contract goal the percentage of expenditures for
materials and supplies obtained from UDBE suppliers (regular dealers) and manufacturers
specifically for use on the project, provided that the UDBEs assume the actual and
contractual responsibility for and actually provide the materials and supplies.
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(a) The Consultant may count 100 percent of its expenditures to an UDBE manufacturer if
the purchased items are to be used on the project. A UDBE manufacturer is a certified
firm that operates or maintains a factory or establishment that produces on the premises
the materials or supplies obtained by the Consultant.
(b) The Consultant may count 60 percent of its expenditures to UDBE suppliers that are not
manufacturers, provided that the UDBE supplier performs a commercially useful function
in the supply process. A supplier is a certified firm that owns, operates, or maintains a
store, warehouse, or other establishment in which the materials or supplies required for
the performance of the Contract are bought, kept in stock, and regularly sold to the public
in the usual course of business. To be a supplier the firm must engage in, as its principal
business and in its own name, the purchase and sale of the products in question. A
supplier in such bulk items as steel, cement, gravel, stone, and petroleum products need
not keep such products in stock, if it owns or operates distribution equipment. Brokers
and packagers shall not be regarded as manufacturers or suppliers within the meaning of
this section.
(c) The Consultant may count toward its UDBE goal the following expenditures to UDBE
firms that are not manufacturers or suppliers:
1. The fees or commissions charged for providing a bona fide service, such as
professional, technical, consultant or managerial services and assistance in the
procurement of essential personnel, facilities, equipment, materials or supplies
required for performance of the Contract, provided that the fee or commission is
determined by the Department to be reasonable and not excessive as compared with
fees customarily allowed for similar services.
2. The fees charged for delivery of materials and supplies required to a job site (but not
the cost of the materials and supplies themselves) when the hauler, trucker, or
delivery service is not also the manufacturer of or a supplier of the materials and
supplies, provided that the fee is determined by the Department to be reasonable
and not excessive as compared with fees customarily allowed for similar services.
3. The fees or commissions charged for providing any bonds or insurance specifically
required for the performance of the Contract, provided that the fee or commission is
determined by the Department to be reasonable and not excessive as compared with
fees customarily allowed for similar services.
4. Determination of goal achievement
To determine the goals achieved under this Contract, the UDBE participation shall be
divided by the original prime Contract amount and multiplied by 100 to determine the
percentage of performance. The Consultant shall maintain records of payment that
show amounts paid to all UDBEs and DBEs. The Consultant shall submit a CDOT
Form #1313 with each billing/invoice to the Department listing all subconsultants
(including UDBEs and other DBEs) that participated in this Contract and the dollar
amount paid to each. The Consultant shall certify the amount paid, which may be
audited by the Department. When the participation by UDBEs is less than the
Consultant committed to the Department, the Consultant shall submit a statement to
CDOT along with the CDOT Form #1313 that indicates the amount of participation
and gives reasons why it was different from the Consultant's SOI commitment.
5. Replacement of UDBEs used to meet the contract goal
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A. Based upon a showing of good cause the Consultant may request that a UDBE
named in the Consultant's Statement of Interest be replaced with another UDBE
pursuant to the terms and conditions of this special provision. Replacements will
be allowed only with prior written approval of the Department.
B. If a replacement is to be requested prior to the time that the named UDBE has
begun to effectively prosecute the work under a fully executed subcontract, the
Consultant shall furnish to the Department the following:
1. Written permission of the named UDBE. Written permission may be waived
only if such permission cannot be obtained for reasons beyond the control of
the Consultant.
2. A full written disclosure of the circumstances making it impossible for the
Consultant to comply with the condition of award.
3. Documentation of the Consultant's assistance to the UDBE named in the
Consultant's Statement of Interest.
4. Copies of any pertinent correspondence and documented verbal
communications between the Consultant and the named UDBE.
5. Documentation of the Good Faith Efforts in finding a replacement UDBE and
the results of the efforts. It is within the control of the Consultant to locate,
prior to award, UDBEs that offer reasonable prices and that could reasonably
be expected to perform the work. For this reason, increased cost shall not,
by itself, be considered sufficient reason for not providing an in -kind
replacement.
C. In the event a UDBE begins to prosecute the work and is unable to satisfactorily
complete performance of the work, the Consultant shall furnish to the
Department the following:
1. Documentation that the subject UDBE did not perform in a satisfactory
manner.
2. Documentation of the Consultant's assistance to the UDBE prior to finding
the UDBE in default.
3. A copy of the certified letter finding the UDBE to be in default or a letter from
the UDBE stating that it cannot complete the work and it is turning the work
back to the Consultant.
4. Copy of the contract between the Consultant and the UDBE, plus any
modifications thereto.
6. Sanctions
A. It is the obligation of the Consultant to provide UDBE firms with equal opportunity to participate in
the performance of the work.
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B. It is the responsibility of UDBE firms to perform their work in a responsible manner fully consistent
with the intent of the DBE program, and in substantial compliance with the terms and conditions
of these DBE definitions and requirements.
C. UDBE firms which fail to perform a commercially useful function as described in subsection 4(E)
of these DBE definitions and requirements or operate in a manner which is not consistent with the
intent of the DBE program may be subject to revocation of certification.
D. A finding by the Department that the Consultant has failed to comply with the terms and
conditions of these DBE definitions and requirements may constitute sufficient grounds for default
and termination of the Contract.
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ATTACHMENT 2
FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
Federal laws and regulations that may be applicable to the Work include:
A. The "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to
State and Local Governments (Common Rule), at 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 18,
except to the extent that other applicable federal requirements (including the
provisions of 23 CFR Parts 172 or 633 or 635) are more specific than provisions of Part
18 and therefore supersede such Part 18 provisions. The requirements of 49 CFR 18
include, without limitation:
1. the Local Agency/Contractor shall follow applicable procurement procedures, as
required by section 18.36(d);
2. the Local Agency/Contractor shall request and obtain prior CDOT approval of changes
to any subcontracts in the manner, and to the extent required by, applicable provisions
of section 18.30;
3. the Local Agency/Contractor shall comply with section 18.37 concerning any subgrants;
4. to expedite any CDOT approval, the Local Agency/Contractor's attorney, or other
authorized representative, shall also submit a letter to CDOT certifying Local
Agency/Contractor compliance with section 18.30 change order procedures, and with
18.36(d) procurement procedures, and with 18.37 subgrant procedures, as applicable;
5. the Local Agency/Contractor shall incorporate the specific contract provisions described
in 18.36(1) (which are also deemed incorporated herein) into any subcontract(s) for such
services as terms and conditions of those subcontracts.
B. Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965 entitled "Equal Employment Opportunity,"
as amended by Executive Order 11375 of October 13, 1967 and as supplemented in
Department of Labor regulations (41 CFR Chapter 60) (All construction contracts awarded
in excess of $10,000 by grantees and their contractors or subgrantees).
C. The Copeland "Anti -Kickback" Act (18 U.S.C. 874) as supplemented in Department of
Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 3) (All contracts and subgrants for construction or repair).
D. The Davis -Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a to a-7) as supplemented by Department of Labor
regulations (29 CFR Part 5) (Construction contracts in excess of $2,000 awarded by grantees
and subgrantees when required by Federal grant program legislation. This act requires that
all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or sub -contractors to work on
construction projects financed by federal assistance must be paid wages not less than those
established for the locality of the project by the Secretary of Labor).
E. Sections 103 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-
330) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5). (Construction
contracts awarded by grantees and subgrantees in excess of $2,000, and in excess of $2,500
for other contracts which involve the employment of mechanics or laborers).
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F. Standards, orders, or requirements issued under section 306 of the Clear Air Act (42 U.S.C.
1857(h), section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1368). Executive Order 11738, and
Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40 CFR Part 15) (contracts, subcontracts, and
subgrants of amounts in excess of $100,000).
G. Mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the
state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act (Pub. L. 94-163).
H. Office of Management and Budget Circulars A-87, A-21 or A-122, and A-102 or A-110,
whichever is applicable.
I. The Hatch Act (5 USC 1501-1508) and Public Law 95-454 Section 4728. These statutes
state that federal funds cannot be used for partisan political purposes of any kind by any
person or organization involved in the administration of federally -assisted programs.
J. 42 USC 6101 et seq. 42 USC 2000d, 29 USC 794, and implementing regulation, 45 C.F.R.
Part 80 et. seq.. These acts require that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color,
national origin, age, or handicap, be excluded from participation in or be subjected to
discrimination in any program or activity funded, in whole or part, by federal funds;
K. The Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336; 42 USC 12101, 12102, 12111-
12117, 12131-12134, 12141-12150, 12161-12165, 12181-12189, 12201-12213 47 USC 225
and 47 USC 611.
L. The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act, as amended
(Public Law 91-646, as amended and Public Law 100-17, 101 Stat. 246-256). (If the
contractor is acquiring real property and displacing households or businesses in the
performance of this contract.)
M. The Drug -Free Workplace Act (Public Law 100-690 Title V, subtitle D, 41 USC 701 et
N. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. Sections 6101 et. seq. and its implementing
regulation, 45 C.F.R. Part 91;
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794, as amended, and
implementing regulation 45 C.F.R. Part 84.
O. 23 C.F.R. Part 172, concerning "Administration of Engineering and Design Related
Contracts".
P. 23 C.F.R Part 633, concerning "Required Contract Provisions for Federal -Aid Construction
Contracts".
Q. 23 C.F.R. Part 635, concerning "Construction and Maintenance Provisions".
R. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 162(a) of the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973.
The requirements for which are shown in the Nondiscrimination Provisions, which are
attached hereto and made a part hereof.
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APRIL 1980
Nondiscrimination Provisions:
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and with Section 162(a) of the
Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973, the Contractor, for itself, its assignees and successors in
interest, agree as follows:
A. Compliance with Regulations. The Contractor will comply with the Regulations of the
Department of Transportation relative to nondiscrimination in Federally assisted programs
of the Department of Transportation (Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21,
hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations"), which are herein incorporated by reference and
made a part of this contract.
B. Nondiscrimination. The Contractor, with regard to the work performed by it after award and
prior to completion of the contract work, will not discriminate on the ground of race, color,
sex, mental or physical handicap or national origin in the selection and retention of
Subcontractors, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. The
Contractor will not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited
by Section 21.5 of the Regulations, including employment practices when the contract
covers a program set forth in Appendix C of the Regulations.
C. Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procurement of Materials and Equipment. In all
solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the Contractor for work to
be performed under a subcontract, including procurement of materials or equipment, each
potential Subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the Contractor. of the Contractor's
obligations under this contract and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the
ground of race, color, sex, mental or physical handicap or national origin.
D. Information and Reports. The Contractor will provide all information and reports required
by the Regulations, or orders and instructions issued pursuant thereto and will permit access
to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information and its facilities as may be
determined by the State or the FHWA to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such
Regulations, orders and instructions. Where any information required of the Contractor is in
the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the
Contractor shall so certify to the State, or the FHWA as appropriate and shall set forth what
efforts have been made to obtain the information.
E. Sanctions for Noncompliance. In the event of the Contractor's noncompliance with the
nondiscrimination provisions of this contract, the State shall impose such contract sanctions
as it or the FHWA may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:
Withholding of payments to the Contractor under the contract until the Contractor
complies, and/or;
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2. Cancellation, termination or suspension of the contract, in whole or in part.
F. Incorporation of Provisions. The Contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs A
through F in every subcontract, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment,
unless exempt by the Regulations, orders, or instructions issued pursuant thereto. The
Contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the State
or the FHWA may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for
noncompliance; provided, however, that, in the event the Contractor becomes involved in, or
is threatened with, litigation with a Subcontractor or supplier as a result of such direction,
the Contractor may request the State to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the
State and in addition, the Contractor may request the FHWA to enter into such litigation to
protect the interests of the United States.
►FM
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
7149 ARTERIAL INTERSECTION PRIORITY STUDY
Section 1.0: Proposal Requirements
1.1 Purpose
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from a consulting firm or team to provide
the City with a process to compile intersection data, analyze problems, and identify and
prioritize solutions. The successful firm/team will address all of the tasks, issues, and
deliverables identified in their proposal, possess the expertise and experience necessary
to complete the project on time and within the established budget, and be motivated to
work with City staff and other affected interests to accomplish the goals and objectives
associated with this project.
1.2 Proposal Submittal
The City of Fort Collins shall not reimburse any firm for costs incurred in the preparation and
presentation of their proposal.
Firms submitting proposals shall submit six (6) copies of their proposal.
Qualified consultants interested in performing the work described in this request for
proposals should include the following information in the Proposal.
1. Qualifications of the firm and staff proposed to perform the work on this project. This
needs to include resumes of staff members and sub consultants to be used
specifically on this project.
2. A list of similar projects completed in the last five years.
3. A schedule that shows the anticipated time frame for each item identified in this RFP.
4. Limit the total length of your proposal to a maximum of 25 pages (excluding covers
and dividers). The Director of Purchasing may reject proposals received that are
longer than 25 pages in length.
ATTACHMENT LO
Certification for Federal -Aid Contracts
The contractor certifies, by signing this contract, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that:
No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf or the
undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee
of any Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal loan,
the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal,
amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or of Congress, or an employee
of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL,
"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making
or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who
fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000
and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
The prospective participant also agree by submitting his or her bid or proposal that he or she
shall require that the language of this certification be included in all lower tier subcontracts,
which exceed $100,000 and that all such subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Required by 23 CFR 635.112
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COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CERTIFICATE OF PROPOSED
DBE PARTICIPATION FOR
CMS #:
Anticipated Location(s):
Projects:
Sheet:
of
PROJECT SPECIFIC (PS)
CONSULTANT CONTRACTS
Contract DBE Goal:
Will Your DBE 01. Meet The Goal (box C)?
❑ YES ❑ 140
Instructions For Prime Consultant:
■ An officer of the consultant must complete and submit an original copy of this form as part of the Commendation Section of your PS contract
Statement Of Interest (SOI)-
• Submit a separate CDOT Form *1331 for each proposed OBE.
• Arach a signed Letter of Acceptance and copy of DBE pr75cate from each DBE firm.
• Retain a photocopy for your records.
(NOTE: See 49 CF R part 28-55, and he OBE Defir.Wcm and Requremer a section of the contract, for further informationconcerning counting DBE
participation toward the comr3ct's DBE goal.)
NAME OF DBE SUBCONSULTANT
ITEMS OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED
BY DBE SUBCONSULTANT
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F.I.t- r
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: ❑ Letter of Acceptance ❑ DBE certificates f„n
A) What percentage of the overall contract is this proposed subcontract SUP plyNendo ,contract, 4R
servicelbrokercontract? "%* -,-I ;1 W > °o
A /
NOTE: Calculate % based on actual subcontractor dollars and not prime centr3Ct' ices- Only roport % amounts
that are eligible for counting toward the contract goal (See CBE Deli :ind Rein co'ntract).
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B)'JYhat is the total percentage value of propo ed DBE partiapatian,fr'om prior sheets9erms? B> /c
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C) VVhat is the accumulative,percentage value of the overall contract that is committed to DBEs?
1 certify that:
• my company has accepted a proposal from the DBE subconsultant named above.
• my company has notified the proposed DBE subconsultant of the commitment % of work (Letter of Acceptance is attached).
• my company's use of the proposed DBE subconsultant for the items of ^work listed above is a condition of the contract award.
• my company will not we a substitute DBE subconsultant for the proposed DBE subconsuttanfs failure to perform under a fully
executed subcontract, unless my company complies with the DBE Definitions and Requirements section of the contract
• In addition, if my company does not meet the intended DBE goal for this contract and is unable to document, adeguate good
faith efforts, I.understand that my company will receive a poor contract performance rating from COOT, which will negatively
impact the scoring of our Statements Of Interest (SOI) on future COOT contracts..
I declare under penalty of perjury in the.second degree, and any other applicable state or federal laws. that the statements
made on this document are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
COMPANY NAME:
DATE:
COMPANY OFFICER SIGNATURE:
TITLE:
CDOT Form 1331 1i05
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1.3 Contacts
Questions related to procedures should be directed to:
John Stephen — CPPO, LEED AP, Senior Buyer
City of Fort Collins Purchasing
215 N. Mason Street
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Phone 970-221-6777
E-mail istephen(a�fcgov.com
Questions related to the scope of work should be directed to:
Dean Klingner, P.E. — Project Manager
City of Fort Collins Engineering
281 N. College Avenue
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Phone 970-221-6511
E-mail dklingner(aD-fcgov.com
The Project Management Team will also include staff from the City's Traffic and
Transportation Planning Departments.
1.4 Schedule
Oral interviews and presentations for the top three proposers are expected to be held on
the week of July 12, 2010 with work beginning on or around late July, 2010.
Section 2.0: Scope of Work
2.1 Background
The City of Fort Collins' Building on Basics 1/4-cent sales tax has a total of $6.5 million
programmed in the years 2012, 2013 and 2015 for intersection and traffic signal
improvements. The ballot language dictates that this funding is used to "improve traffic
flow, safety and capacity at existing arterial intersections throughout the community..."
Through various processes City Staff have identified many needs at intersections all
across town. We have lists of projects from the 2004 Transportation Master Plan, the
2010 Signal Timing Report, and other less formal sources. We also internally collect
accident and traffic data. However, the City does not have the detailed analysis and
conceptual engineering to accurately compare and prioritize these projects objectively or
to produce accurate cost estimates.
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2.2 Project Overview
The Intersection Improvements Priority Study will be a collaborative, data -driven process
intended to determine the best way for the City to invest the $6.5 million in intersections.
We expect the study to be completed within a year.
Prioritization criteria will include, but not be limited to, congestion mitigation, safety,
pedestrian and bicycle improvements, grant leveraging, cost, public input, environmental
impact, and economic impact. The study will include significantly more detail than the
on -going update to the Transportation Master Plan (TMP), but the Design Team will
need to coordinate with the TMP team to ensure that the two efforts are consistent and
that the end product of this study is a seamless and useful addition to the Transportation
Master Plan.
Secondary benefits of the study include completing up -front analysis to make future
grant proposals more effective and production of a functional tool to communicate future
funding needs.
2.2 Project Elements
The project consists of the following three main tasks:
1. Data Collection and Site Evaluation
The Consultant Team shall compile all available traffic, accident and delay data from
existing sources. These include:
1. 24 Hour Traffic Count Data (available on-line)
http://www.fcgov.com/traffic
2. Accident Data (high accident signalized locations identified through the Rate -
Quality Control Method are available from the City's Traffic Department)
3. Signal timing, intersection geometry, turning movement data etc. in Synchro
model format (a.m., midday, and p.m. peak hour data available from the
City's Traffic Department).
The selected consultant team shall propose a method for quantifying delay and
identifying the worst locations. The City is interested in ideas to address both off-
peak and peak -hour congestion.
Additional information may be found in the following:
1. 2010 Signal Timing Report (http://www.fcgov.com/traffic)
2. 2004 Transportation Master Plan
(http://www.fcgov.com/transportationplanning)
The selected consultant team shall coordinate this effort with the on -going update to
the City's Transportation Master Plan (TMP) to ensure that the results of this study
are consistent with and integrated into the final TMP.
2. Analysis & Prioritization
Based on a high-level analysis of the congestion, safety and operational data the
consultant shall work collaboratively with the City's Project Team to identify the top
tier of potential improvements. These projects may include, but are not necessarily
limited to, turn lane and capacity improvements, signal timing/phasing improvements,
and bicycle and pedestrian improvements.
This list of potential projects shall be developed in more detail to evaluate against a
wide range of criteria. Additional analysis may include:
• Preparing detailed description & conceptual graphics (where appropriate)
of proposed projects
• Quantifying Cost/Benefit
• Determination of Right of way needs
• Competitiveness for common grants
• Evaluating potential economic impact
• Identifying opportunities to leverage intersection funds with other
projects/funding sources
• Evaluation of environmental or other regulatory constraints and/or fatal
flaws
The Study deliverable shall include a written report and a customizable tool or
spreadsheet that allows the final project list to be re -prioritized according to different
criteria weighting and easily allows future modifications of projects and a
methodology for updating cost estimates.
The identified top priority projects for the $6.5 million in funding shall be developed to
a conceptual design level that allows accurate scoping of preliminary and final
design. The City estimates this will be a 30%-level plan set.
3. Public and Stakeholder Involvement
All stages of the Study shall include appropriate levels of public involvement. It is
expected that this effort will include:
1. Graphics support for development and upkeep of a project web site.
2. Method to allow citizens to help identify top problem locations.
3. Open House or similar format to describe process and share top-ranking
projects.
4. Support for presentations to various City Boards and Commissions, as
appropriate.
Proposals should include a proposed process for accomplishing the tasks listed above
including relevant experience on similar projects and establishment of appropriate
technical expertise.
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2.3 Additional Project Information
Consultant Teams should specifically address the following areas which we expect to
be critical to the success of the project:
1. Demonstrated ability to develop and evaluate a range of alternatives and achieve
informed consent from a large number of diverse affected interests.
2. Proven experience with urban intersection analysis and design including
roundabouts, design for alternative modes, and other innovative design solutions.
3. Knowledge of Larimer Urban Area Street Standards.
4. Ability to accurately assess project costs at all stages of the project design.
2.5 Project Schedule
Consultant Teams shall include a project schedule outlining the process as
proposed. The City would like to complete the Study in 2010 to allow for design of
the top ranked projects in 2011.
2.5 Work Plan
Consultant Teams shall include a detailed scope and work -hours plan to
demonstrate project understanding. This plan shall include anticipated work hours,
assigned personnel, and anticipated task items. The plan shall not include hourly
rates or any other cost information.
Section 3.0: Selection Criteria and Method
The City intends to use selection criteria consistent with Federal -Aid project requirements. The
City plans to maintain the option to extend this contract for engineering design services of the
top ranked projects if the City deems this to be in our best interest. Therefore, respondents to
the RFP shall address their ability to meet DBE goals and other Federal requirements that may
be added to a contract extension should Federal funds become available.
Section 4.0: Terms and Conditions
The payment for services, as described under the Scope of Services, shall be based upon
hourly rates to be negotiated following the selection process. Any changes in scope to the
original contract will be treated as a negotiated change order to the contract.
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Section5.0: Review and Assessment
Professional firms will be evaluated on the following criteria. These criteria will be the basis for
review of the written proposals and interview session.
The rating scale shall be from 1 to 5, with 1 being a poor rating, 3 being an average rating, and
5 being an outstanding rating.
WEIGHTING
FACTOR
QUALIFICATION
STANDARD
2.0
Scope of Proposal
Does the proposal show an understanding of the
project objective, methodology to be used and
results that are desired from theproject?
2.0
Assigned Personnel
Do the persons who will be working on the project
have the necessary skills? Are sufficient people of
the requisite skills assigned to theproject?
1.0
Availability
Can the work be completed in the necessary time?
Can the target start and completion dates be met?
Are other qualified personnel available to assist in
meeting the project schedule if required? Is the
project team available to attend meetings as
required by the Scope of Work?
1.0
Motivation
Is the firm interested and are they capable of doing
the work in the required time frame?
2.0
Firm Capability
Does the firm have the support capabilities the
assigned personnel require? Has the firm done
previous projects of this type and scope?
Reference evaluation (Top Ranked Firm)
The project Manager will check references using the following criteria. The evaluation rankings
will be labeled Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
QUALIFICATION
STANDARD
Overall Performance
Would you hire this Professional again? Did
they show the skills required by thisproject?
Timetable
Was the original Scope of Work completed
within the specified time? Were interim
deadlines met in a timely manner?
Completeness
Was the Professional responsive to client
needs; did the Professional anticipate
problems? Were problems solved quickly and
effectively?
Budget
Was the original Scope of Work completed
within the project budget?
Job Knowledge
a) If a study, did it meet the Scope of Work?
If Professional administered a construction
contract, was the project functional upon
completion and did it operate properly? Were
problems corrected quickly and effectively?