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ADDENDUM No. 1
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Financial Services
Purchasing Division
215 N. Mason St. 2nd Floor
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6775
970.221.6707
fcgo v. com/purchasing
Description of Bid 7186: Fencing of LR Pasture at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
OPENING DATE: 3:00 P.M. (Our Clock) December 9, 2010
To all prospective bidders under the specifications and contract documents described
above, the following changes are hereby made.
CHANGE:
Please see attached updated Bid Schedule.
Please contact John D. Stephen, CPPO, LEED AP, Senior Buyer at (970) 221-6777
with any questions regarding this addendum.
RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A WRITTEN
STATEMENT ENCLOSED WITH THE BID/(QUOTE STATING THAT THIS ADDENDUM
HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
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SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below by and
between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter -
referred to as the "City" and , hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider".
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed by
and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Scope of Services. The Service Provider agrees to provide services in accordance
with the scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of 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. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated within ( ) days following execution of this
Agreement. Services shall be completed no later than . Time is of the essence. Any
extensions of the time limit set forth above must be agreed upon in a writing signed by the parties.
4. Contract Period. This Agreement shall commence upon the date of execution shown
on the signature page of this Agreement and shall continue in full force and effect for one (1) year,
unless sooner terminated as herein provided. In addition, at the option of the City, the Agreement
maybe extended for an additional period of one (1) year at the rates provided with written notice to
the Professional mailed no later than ninety (90) days prior to contract end.
5. Delay. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its obligations
by unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and without its fault or negligence, then the
party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is prevented by such cause. To
the extent that the performance is actually prevented, the Service Provider must provide written
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notice to the City of such condition within fifteen (15) days from the onset of such condition. [Early
Termination clause here as an option
6. Early Termination by City/Notice. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein,
the City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written notice of
termination to the Service Provider. Such notice shall be delivered at least fifteen (15) days prior to
the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties. All
notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed, postage prepaid and sent to
the following addresses:
City:
Copy to:
Service Provider:
City of Fort Collins
City of Fort Collins
Attn: Purchasing
Attn:
PO Box 580
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Fort Collins, CO 80522
In the event of early termination by the City, the Service Provider shall be paid for services rendered
to the date of termination, subject only to the satisfactory performance of the Service Provider's
obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be the Service Provider's sole right and
remedy for such termination.
7. Contract Sum. The City shall pay the Service provider for the performance of this
Contract, subject to additions and deletions provided herein, per the attached Exhibit "A", consisting
of pages, and incorporated herein by this reference.
8. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of the work, its
representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary and proper
decisions with reference to the services provided under this agreement. All requests concerning
this agreement shall be directed to the City Representative.
9. Independent Service provider. The services to be performed by Service Provider are
those of an independent service provider and not of an employee of the City of Fort Collins. The
City shall not be responsible for withholding any portion of Service Provider's compensation
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hereunder for the payment of FICA, Workmen's Compensation or other taxes or benefits or for any
other purpose.
10. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into the Agreement based on
the special abilities 'of the Service Provider and that this Agreement shall be considered as an
agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Service Provider shall neither assign any
responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under the Agreement without the prior written
consent of the City.
11. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval or acceptance of, or payment for any
of the services shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights or benefits provided to
the City under this Agreement or cause of action arising out of performance of this Agreement.
12. Warranty.
a. Service Provider warrants that all work performed hereunder shall be
performed with the highest degree of competence and care in accordance with accepted standards
for work of a similar nature.
b. Unless otherwise provided in the Agreement, all materials and equipment
incorporated into any work shall be new and, where not specified, of the most suitable grade of their
respective kinds for their intended use, and all workmanship shall be acceptable to City.
C. Service Provider warrants all equipment, materials, labor and other work,
provided under this Agreement, except City -furnished materials, equipment and labor, against
defects and nonconformances in design, materials and workmanship/workwomanship for a period
beginning with the start of the work and ending twelve (12) months from and after final acceptance
under the Agreement, regardless whether the same were furnished or performed by Service
Provider or by any of its subcontractors of any tier. Upon receipt of written notice from City of any
such defect or nonconformances, the affected item or part thereof shall be redesigned, repaired or
replaced by Service Provider in a manner and at a time acceptable to City.
13. Default. Each and every term and condition hereof shall be deemed to be a material
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element of this Agreement. In the event either party should fail or refuse to perform according to
the terms of this agreement, such party may be declared in default thereof.
14. Remedies. In the event a party has been declared in default, such defaulting party
shall be allowed a period of ten (10) days within which to cure said default. In the event the default
remains uncorrected, the party declaring default may elect to (a) terminate the Agreement and seek
damages; (b) treat the Agreement as continuing and require specific performance; or (c) avail
himself of any other remedy at law or equity. If the non -defaulting party commences legal or
equitable actions against the defaulting party, the defaulting party shall be liable to the non -
defaulting party for the non -defaulting party's reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred because
of the default.
15. Binding Effect. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto, constitutes the entire
agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon said parties, their officers, employees,
agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors, heirs, personal
representatives, successors and assigns of said parties.
16. Indemnity/Insurance.
a. The Service Provider agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers,
agents and employees against and from any and all actions, suits, claims, demands or liability of
any character whatsoever brought or asserted for injuries to or death of any person or persons, or
damages to property arising out of, result from or occurring in connection with the performance of
any service hereunder.
b. The Service Provider shall take all necessary precautions in performing the work
hereunder to prevent injury to persons and property.
c. Without limiting any of the Service Provider's obligations hereunder, the Service
Provider shall provide and maintain insurance coverage naming the City as an additional insured
under this Agreement of the type and with the limits specified within Exhibit B, consisting of one (1)
page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The Service Provider before
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commencing services hereunder, shall deliver to the City's Director of Purchasing and Risk
Management, P. O. Box 580 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 one copy of a certificate evidencing the
insurance coverage required from an insurance company acceptable to the City.
17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with all Exhibits and other documents
incorporated herein, shall constitute the entire Agreement of the parties. Covenants or
representations not contained in this Agreement shall not be binding on the parties.
18. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the construction
interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. In the event any provision of this
Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement.
19. 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
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
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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.
20. 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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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Assistant City Attorney
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
a municipal corporation
By:
James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
Date:
By:
PRINT NAME
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date:
ATTEST: (Corporate Seal)
CORPORATE SECRETARY
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EXHIBIT " "
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Service Provider will provide, from insurance companies acceptable to the City, the
insurance coverage designated hereinafter and pay all costs. Before commencing work under this
bid, the Service Provider shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance showing the type,
amount, class of operations covered, effective dates and date of expiration of policies, and
containing substantially the following statement:
"The insurance evidenced by this Certificate will not be cancelled or materially altered,
except after ten (10) days written notice has been received by the City of Fort Collins."
In case of the breach of any provision of the Insurance Requirements, the City, at its option, may
take out and maintain, at the expense of the Service Provider, such insurance as the City may
deem proper and may deduct the cost of such insurance from any monies which may be due or
become due the Service Provider under this Agreement. The City, its officers, agents and
employees shall be named as additional insureds on the Service Provider's general liability and
automobile liability insurance policies for any claims arising out of work performed under this
Agreement.
2. Insurance coverages shall be as follows:
A. Workers' Compensation & Employer's Liability. The Service Provider shall maintain
during the life of this Agreement for all of the Service Provider's employees engaged in work
performed under this agreement:
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 Service Provider shall maintain during
the life of this Agreement such commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance
as will provide coverage for damage claims of personal injury, including accidental death, as
well as for claims for property damage, which may arise directly or indirectly from the
performance of work under this Agreement. Coverage for property damage shall be on a
"broad form" basis. The amount of insurance for each coverage, Commercial General and
Vehicle, shall not be less than $500,000 combined single limits for bodily injury and property
damage.
In the event any work is performed by a subcontractor, the Service Provider shall be
responsible for any liability directly or indirectly arising out of the work performed under this
Agreement by a subcontractor, which liability is not covered by the subcontractor's
insurance.
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Fort Collins
Financial Services
Purchasing Division
215 N. Mason St. 2nd Floor
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6775
970.221.6707
fcgov.com/Purchasing
INVITATION TO BID
7186 Fencing of LR Pasture at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
BID OPENING: 3:00 P.M. (our clock), December 9, 2010
The City of FortCollins' is requesting bids for fencing located at the Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
located north of Ft Collins. The project includes furnishing and installation of approximately 23,500
linear feet of 4 strand smooth/barb wire for a complete project.
Sealed bids will be received and publicly opened at the office of the Director of Purchasing and Risk
Management, PO Box 580, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80522, at the
time and date noted on the bid proposal and/or contract documents. If delivered, they are to be
sent to 215 North Mason Street, 2"d Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed, the address is
P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, 80522-0580.
Bids must be received at the Purchasing Office prior to 3:00 p.m. (our clock), December 9,
2010.
A pre -bid meeting is scheduled for November 30, 2010 at 10:00 am. Please meet at the South
Parking Lot of Soapstone Natural Area.
Technical questions for the Soapstone Prairie Natural Area project should be referred to Daylan
Figgs, Project Manager at 970-416-2814 or dfiggs(o)fcgov.com.
Purchasing questions should be referred to John Stephen, CPPO, LEED AP, Senior Buyer at 970-
221-6777 or istephen(c�fcgov.com.
A copy of the Bid may be obtained as follows:
Download the Bid from the Purchasing Webpage, Current Bids page, at:
http://fcgov.com/eprocurement
Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, and request a
copy of the Bid.
Special Instructions
All bids must be properly signed by an authorized representative of the company with the legal
capacity to bind the company to the agreement. Bids may be withdrawn up to the date and hour set
for closing. Once bids have been accepted by the City and closing has occurred, failure to enter
into contract or honor the purchase order will be cause for removal of supplier's name from the City
of Fort Collins' bidders list for a period of twelve months from the date of the opening. The City may
also pursue any remedies available at law or in equity. Bid prices must be held firm for a period of
forty-five (45) days after bid openings.
Submission of a bid is deemed as acceptance of all terms, conditions and specifications contained
in the City's specifications initially provided to the bidder. Any proposed modification must be
accepted in writing by the City prior to award of the bid.
Only bids properly received by the Purchasing Office will be accepted. All bids should be clearly
identified by the bid number and bid name contained in the bid proposal.
No proposal will be accepted from, or any purchase order awarded, to any person, firm or
corporation in default on any obligation to the City.
Bids must be furnished exclusive of any federal excise tax, wherever applicable.
Bidders must be properly licensed and secure necessary permits wherever applicable.
Bidders not responding to this bid will be removed from our automated vendor listing for the subject
commodities.
The City may elect where applicable, to award bids on an individual item/group basis or on a total
bid basis, whichever is most beneficial to the City. The City reserves the right to accept or reject
any and all bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities.
Sales prohibited/conflict of interest: no officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall have a
financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment, material,
supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any decision -
making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to be
rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any gift,
gratuity, favor, entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who has or
is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited.
Freight terms: unless otherwise noted, all freight is F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid. All freight
charges must be included in prices submitted on proposal.
Discounts: any discounts allowed for prompt payment, etc., must be reflected in bid figures and not
entered as separate pricing on the proposal form.
Purchasing restrictions: your authorized signature of this bid assures your firm's compliance with
the City's purchasing restrictions. A copy of the resolutions is available for review in the Purchasing
Office or the City Clerk's Office. Request Resolution 91-121 for cement restrictions.
Collusive or sham bids: any bid deemed to be collusive or a sham bid will be rejected and reported
to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this bid assures that such bid is genuine and is
not a collusive or sham bid.
Bid results: for information regarding results for individual bids send a self-addressed, self -stamped
envelope and a bid tally will be mailed to you. Bid results will be posted in our office 7 days after
the bid opening.
James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
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BID PROPOSAL
BID 7186 FENCING OF LR PASTURE AT SOAPSTONE PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA
BID OPENING: 3:00 P.M. (our clock), December 9, 2010
WE HEREBY ENTER OUR BID FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS' REQUIREMENTS FOR
FENCING AT SOAPSTONE PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA PER THE BID INVITATION AND ANY
REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS:
The City of Fort Collins' is requesting bids for fencing located at the Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
located north of Ft Collins. The project includes furnishing and installation of approximately 23,500
linear feet of 4 strand smooth/barb wire for a complete project. Fencing must be completed within
45 days or as approved by Project Manager. Contractor must enter into the attached Service
Agreement and name the City of Fort Collins as an additional insured per Exhibit "B".
A pre -bid meeting is scheduled for November 30, 2010 at 10:00 am. Please meet at the South
Parking Lot of Soapstone Natural Area.
BID SCHEDULE
FENCING AT SOAPSTONE PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA
Contractor to furnish and install approximately 23,500 linear feet of 2 strand smooth and 2 strand
barb wire fencing per specifications for a complete project. Individual items include installation.
FIRM NAM
23,500 L.F. @
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H-BRACE EACH
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WIRE GATE EACH
$
METAL GATE 12' EACH
$
METAL GATE 6' EACH
$
GRAND TOTAL
$
Are you a Corporation, Partnership, DBA, LLC, or PC
BY: /
Signature Printed
ADDRESS_
PHONE/FAX #
EMAIL:
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SCOPE
Project Description
Construct approximately 23,500 linear feet or 4.5 miles of 4 strand smooth/barbed wire fence to
establish an interior pasture within Soapstone Prairie Natural Area (see map).
Fence design, gate locations, materials, and construction specifications are outlined below.
Work Hours
Work can occur on site from dawn to dusk. No camping on site is allowed.
Specifications
Specifications for the fence are taken, in part from the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Specification Guide for Fence (Code 382) and Fencing with Wildlife in Mind (Colorado Division of
Wildlife). In some cases the specifications for this fence differ from those in the NRCS and/or
CDOW document. When that occurs, use the specifications contained within the City of Fort Collins
bid.
• Standard Fence: 4-strand wire fence shall be the minimum. Line posts shall alternate 1
wood to 4 metal. The top and bottom wire shall be smooth, and the middle two wires shall
be barbed.
• Wire Spacing: Bottom wire shall be 16-18" above ground and top wire set at 42" above
ground. There should be at least 12 inch spacing between the top two wires. Maximum
wire height above ground level shall be 42 inches.
• Materials: Fencing materials must be new with a life expectancy of 15 years.
• Linejacks/Deadman Anchors: Linejacks or other suitable type of anchoring shall be used
if proper depth of post installation is not achievable. In drainage ways or draws, a weight or
deadman anchor should be fastened to the fence to maintain the required spacing interval.
Additional wires may be needed for these short distances between anchors. Use the anchor
or deadman where the bottom of the drainage or draw is more than 20 inches below the
bottom wire.
Wire: Smooth wire shall be composed of 2 strands of 121/2 guage smooth wire. Barbed
wire shall be composed of two strands of 12 '/2 gauge (U.S. wire gauge) with 14 gauge
barbs (barb spacing of 4-5 inch centers). Foreign made 12'/z gauge and heavier malleable
steel barbed wire (not high tensile) must equal or exceed 950 pounds (lbs.) force break
strength... Wire must have minimum Class I galvanization, zinc coating of at least 0.3 ounce
of zinc per square foot of wire surface. Refer to federal specifications RR-F-21/1A.
Staples: Use at least 9 gauge galvanized staples, which are at least 1 '/2 inches long for
softwoods (pine) and 1 inch for hardwoods (Juniper, Cedar, Oak, Mulberry, mesquite, and
black locust. Drive staple(s) diagonally and at a slight downward angle which allows staple
to open, so wire can have movement. The fencing shall be fastened to steel or concrete
posts with either two turns of 14 gauge galvanized wire or the post manufacturer's
appropriate wire clip.
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• Line Posts: Materials must be new with a life expectancy of 15 years. Wood line posts shall
have a minimum top diameter of 3 inches and set approximately 18 inches in the ground
and spaced not more than 15 feet apart. Top wire staple shall be a minimum of 6 inches
from the top of the post. Total length of post should accommodate all measurements for
the specific fence.
Pressure treated wood (Pine most commonly available) with a minimum top diameter of 3
inches. Wood preservation treatment shall be in accordance with Federal Specifications
No. TT-W-571 i(.4 retention). Treatment can be accomplished via pressure, hot and cold
bath, and cold soak. Cold soaked Lodgepole, Ponderosa pine; Aspen, Cottonwood, and
Douglas fir should not be used. Hot and cold bath treated Aspen and Cottonwood should
not be used.
Steel - Standard T, 1 3/8 x 1x3/8 x 1/8 inches or U and Y shaped, 2 x 1 % x 3/32 steelpost
with anchor plate (1:25 lbs/ft excluding plate). Post shall be a minimum of 5.5 to 6 feet long
and set into the ground a minimum of 1.5 to 2 feet or to the top of the anchor plate. Steel
post 0.085 gauge, similar in quality to "Staple Grappler," shall also be acceptable.
H-Brace: All brace post assemblies shall have a minimum of two (2) posts in line to provide
a suitable anchor for the fence. They shall be spaced at a maximum of 80 rods (1320 feet)
or at corners and points of abrupt changes. An abrupt change can be a change of 15
degrees or more in vertical topography or where the alignment of the fence varies more than
12 inches from planned fence line between corners or brace posts. Reasonable deviations
shall be permitted where rocky ground or steep slopes exist.
All H-Brace assemblies will consist of posts a minimum of 7 feet in length and set
approximately 3 feet in the ground, spaced 6 feet apart.
Wood - A minimum of 5 inch top diameter (inside of bark) of treated timber or durable wood
listed above for upright post. A 6 inch top diameter (inside of bark) can be used for the
outside upright post. The horizontal post shall be a minimum of 3.5 inches in diameter or a
4x4 inch timber. A second option is a steel cross post a minimum of 2 inches in diameter
(ID). The minimum length shall be 6 feet and shall not exceed 10 feet and mounted 12
inches below the top of the end post or a minimum distance above the ground being 2/3's of
top wire height.
• Corner and End/Gate Post: Wood - (Pressure treated or durable wood) shall have
minimum top diameter of 5 inches, 7 feet in length, and be set firmly 3 feet in the ground.
Cross post will have a minimum 3.5 inch top diameter.
Brace wire shall be No. 9 gauge galvanized smooth wire or 12'h gauge wire. Brace wires
will be composed of two complete loops fastened 4 inches below the top of the post and 4
inches above the ground. Allow newly installed braces and assemblies to settle and/or pack
dirt sufficiently around all post; do not over -tighten wires.
Wire clips or fasteners must be galvanized and similar to strength of fence wire.
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Gates: Three (3) twelve foot gates and one 6 foot gate will be constructed at road and trail
crossings respectively. Each gate should be 50" in height with 6 bars. Metal pipe gates will
be constructed with pipe at least 1.5" diameter and a minimum of 14 gauge steel. All metal
components used must be painted with a durable permanent rust resistant coating or be
galvanized.
Approximately 6 wire gates will be constructed within the fence line. Each gate will be 12' in
length and consist of 4 strands of wire. The bottom wire will be smooth and set a minimum
of 16-18" above ground, the top wire will be smooth and set no more than 42" above
ground. The remaining 2 wires will be barbed. There will be at least 12" between the top
two wires.. Maximum height above ground level shall be 42 inches. Exact location and
number of gates will be determined prior to and during fence construction. The bid should
include the cost per gate.
Cultural, Archaeological, or Historical Artifacts
In the event that historical, prehistorical, archaeological, palentological, or ancillary resources are
discovered in the course of the construction process, the project proponent(s) shall refrain from
knowingly damaging such resources and shall notify Daylan Figgs, Fort Collins Natural Areas. This
includes all artifacts, funerary objects, and historical resources.
a) To knowingly disturb historical, prehistorical, archaeological, palentological or ancillary
resources on city -owned land is a misdemeanor; to knowingly disturb human remains on city -owned
lands is a misdemeanor.
b) Project proponent(s) should make reasonable efforts to avoid or minimize harm to newly
discovered historical, prehistorical, archeological, palentological, or ancillary resources. The
landowner or project proponent(s) should notify an identified representative of the Fort Collins City
Natural Areas Department as soon as possible after such a discovery. The Fort Collins City Natural
Areas Department's designated representative, along with any other designated person(s), project
proponent(s), and / or City Departments (e.g. the Museum), shall jointly develop a plan for the
evaluation and treatment of the resource.
c) In the event that an adverse effect is anticipated, the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas
Department, project proponent(s), and / or City Departments (e.g. the Museum) will make a
determination on how to mitigate the effect.
Glossary of Terms:
Ancillary: Samples that are considered organic or inorganic specimens, other than human remains
or artifacts, gathered by scientists for the purpose of analysis to provide information on past
environments, diets, chronology, or material source areas. Ancillary samples may include, but are
not limited to, charcoal, wood, soil, coprolites, and floral or faunal specimens.
Archaeological: means all sites, deposits, structures, or objects which are at least 100 years of
age and which provide information pertaining to the historical or prehistorical culture of people.
Artifacts: are portable items made, used, or transported by humans.
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Funerary Objects: means objects that as part of the death rite or ceremony of a culture, are
reasonably believed to have been placed with individual human remains either at the time of death
or later.
Historical: means older than 50 years of age and during the period that written records have been
used to document events.
Historical Resources: means all sites, deposits, structures, buildings, or objects which provide
information pertaining to the culture of people during the historical period.
Prehistorical: means before the period that written records were used to document events.
Prehistorical resources may be archaeological or palentological.
Palentological: means fossils and other remains of prehistoric animals, plants, insects, and other
objects of natural history within Colorado that do not show evidence of human association.
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