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215 N. Mason St. 2 Floor
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PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6775
Purchasing
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INVITATION TO BID
7205 NEIGHBORHOOD STREET TREE REPLACEMENT
BID OPENING: 3:00 P.M. (our clock), February 18, 2011
The City of Fort Collins is requesting bids from firms for a unit price to replace City street trees
located in parkway areas.
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�roposal and/or contract documents. If delivered, they are to be sent
to 215 North Mason Street, 2" 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), February 18,
2011
Questions concerning the scope of the bid should be directed to Assistant City Forester, Ralph
Zentz, at 970-221-6302 or rzentz@fcgov.com.
Questions regarding bid submittal or process should be directed to John D. Stephen, CPPO, LEED
AP, Senior Buyer (970) 221-6777 or jstephen@fcgov.com.
A copy of the Bid may be obtained as follows:
1. Download the Bid from the Purchasing Webpage, Current Bids page, at:
http://fcgov.com/eprocurement
2. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, and request a
copy of the Bid.
Special Instructions
All bids must be properly signed by an authorized representative of the company with the legal
capacity to bind the company to the agreement. Bids may be withdrawn up to the date and hour set
for closing. Once bids have been accepted by the City and closing has occurred, failure to enter into
contract or honor the purchase order will be cause for removal of supplier's name from the City of
Fort Collins' bidders list for a period of twelve months from the date of the opening. The City may
also pursue any remedies available at law or in equity. Bid prices must be held firm for a period of
forty-five (45) days after bid openings.
Submission of a bid is deemed as acceptance of all terms, conditions and specifications contained
in the City's specifications initially provided to the bidder. Any proposed modification must be
accepted in writing by the City prior to award of the bid.
Only bids properly received by the Purchasing Office will be accepted. All bids should be clearly
identified by the bid number and bid name contained in the bid proposal.
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
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. Warran .
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.
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C. Service Provider warrants all equipment, materials, labor and other work,
provided under this Agreement, except City -furnished materials, equipment and labor, against
defects and nonconformances in design, materials and workmanship/workwomanship for a period
beginning with the start of the work and ending twelve (12) months from and after final acceptance
under the Agreement, regardless whether the same were furnished or performed by Service
Provider or by any of its subcontractors of any tier. Upon receipt of written notice from City of any
such defect or nonconformances, the affected item or part thereof shall be redesigned, repaired or
replaced by Service Provider in a manner and at a time acceptable to City.
13. Default. Each and every term and condition hereof shall be deemed to be a material
element of this Agreement. In the event either party should fail or refuse to perform according to the
terms of this agreement, such party may be declared in default thereof.
14. Remedies. In the event a party has been declared in default, such defaulting party
shall be allowed a period of ten (10) days within which to cure said default. In the event the default
remains uncorrected, the party declaring default may elect to (a) terminate the Agreement and seek
damages; (b) treat the Agreement as continuing and require specific performance; or (c) avail
himself of any other remedy at law or equity. If the non -defaulting party commences legal or
equitable actions against the defaulting party, the defaulting party shall be liable to the non -
defaulting party for the non -defaulting parry'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
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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
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
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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
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.
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20. Amendment 54 To the extent that this Agreement may constitute a "sole
source government contract" within the meaning of Section 2(14.4) of Article XXVIII of the
constitution of the State of Colorado, about which the City makes no representation, Section 15 of
said Article XXVIII, which reads as follows, is hereby incorporated into this Agreement and made a
part hereof:
Section 15. Because of a presumption of impropriety between contributions to any campaign
and sole source government contracts, contract holders shall contractually agree, for the duration of
the contract and for two years thereafter, to cease making, causing to be made, or inducing by any
means, a contribution, directly or indirectly, on behalf of the contract holder or on behalf of his or her
immediate family member and for the benefit of any political party or for the benefit of any candidate
for any elected office of the state (of Colorado) or any of its political subdivisions.
21. 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 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 B
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Service Provider will provide, from insurance companies acceptable to the City, the
insurance coverage designated hereinafter and pay all costs. Before commencing work under this
bid, the Service Provider shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance showing the type,
amount, class of operations covered, effective dates and date of expiration of policies, and
containing substantially the following statement:
"The insurance evidenced by this Certificate will not be cancelled or materially altered,
except after ten (10) days written notice has been received by the City of Fort Collins."
In case of the breach of any provision of the Insurance Requirements, the City, at its option, may
take out and maintain, at the expense of the Service Provider, such insurance as the City may deem
proper and may deduct the cost of such insurance from any monies which may be due or become
due the Service Provider under this Agreement. The City, its officers, agents and employees shall
be named as additional insureds on the Service Provider's general liability and automobile liability
insurance policies for any claims arising out of work performed under this Agreement.
Insurance coverages shall be as follows:
A. Workers' Compensation & Employer's Liability. The Service Provider shall maintain
during the life of this Agreement for all of the Service Provider's employees engaged in work
performed under this agreement:
Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits as required by
Colorado law.
2. Employer's Liability insurance with limits of $100,000 per accident, $500,000
disease aggregate, and $100,000 disease each employee.
B. Commercial General & Vehicle Liability. The Service Provider shall maintain during
the life of this Agreement such commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance
as will provide coverage for damage claims of personal injury, including accidental death, as
well as for claims for property damage, which may arise directly or indirectly from the
performance of work under this Agreement. Coverage for property damage shall be on a
"broad form" basis. The amount of insurance for each coverage, Commercial General and
Vehicle, shall not be less than $500,000 combined single limits for bodily injury and property
damage.
In the event any work is performed by a subcontractor, the Service Provider shall be
responsible for any liability directly or indirectly arising out of the work performed under this
Agreement by a subcontractor, which liability is not covered by the subcontractor's
insurance.
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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 ll, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
7205 Neighborhood Street Tree Replacement
BID OPENING: 3:00 p.m. (our clock), February 18, 2011
WE HEREBY ENTER OUR BID FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS' REQUIREMENTS FOR
NEIGHBORHOOD STREET TREE REPLACEMENT PER THE BID INVITATION AND ANY
REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS:
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The City of Fort Collins is requesting bids from firms to provide unit pricing to replace City street
trees located in parkway areas (usually the zone between the sidewalk and curb) that are mostly
part of new neighborhood developments in the City of Fort Collins.
Awarded service provider must enter into a service agreement (sample attached for your review)
and provide the required insurance (Exhibit B). This agreement is effective for one year from the
date on the service agreement. At the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for
additional one year periods not to exceed four (4) additional one year periods. Pricing changes shall
be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties and will use the Denver — Boulder - Greeley CPI-U
as a guide.
BID SCHEDULE
Our firm will provide price to supply and plant one of any of the trees per specification. Award
will be based on lowest responsive, responsible base bid that meets specification including
qualifications.
Base Bid Unit Price to supply and plant one tree $
Cost per Unit Price to plant one tree when tree is provided by the City $
FIRM NAME_
SIGNATURE:
PRINT NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE/FAX#:
EMAIL:
Are you a Corporation, Partnership, DBA, LLC, or PC
SCOPE OF WORK
Neighborhood Street Tree Replacement
Description:
This bid is for a unit price to replace City street trees located in parkway areas (usually the
zone between the sidewalk and curb) that are mostly part of new neighborhood
developments in the City of Fort Collins. In most cases, trees will be planted along
residential streets in front of or to the side of residential properties. Parkway widths are
generally 4-6 feet wide, but some could be as wide as 9 feet. Some trees may be planted
along collector and arterial streets. In most cases the parkway will be turf that is irrigated
with an underground irrigation system. Trees will be from a selected list of balled and
burlapped, 2.0 inch caliper canopy shade trees. Other species or cultivars not on the list
will be priced as needed.
Qualifications of Bidder:
Qualified bidder must have a minimum of five years as a landscape
contractor.
2. Qualified bidder will supply with bid, 3 references specific to like landscape
work. Bidder must supply other references upon request. References must
include contact name, date when work was completed and type of work.
3. Qualified bidder must have sufficient manpower and equipment to
accomplish said work in the required time.
4. The Owner may make such investigation as it deems necessary to determine
the ability of the bidder to perform the work and the bidder shall furnish to the
Owner all such information and data as is reasonably required for this
purpose. The Owner reserves the right to disqualify any bid if the evidence
resulting from the Owners investigation shows, in the opinion of the Owner,
that the bidder is not properly qualified to prosecute the work described
herein.
Specifications:
1. Around 100-150 trees will be planted per year.
2. Projects will be assigned in groups of approximately 10 -20 trees at a time and
may include multiple species. Assignment of projects may start as early as
March and extend into November. More than one contractor may be used
throughout the season.
3. Individual projects. must be completed within 3 weeks from being assigned.
4. The contractor will be provided the address and assigned species and/or cultivar
to be planted.
5. The planting locations will be marked with a pink wooden stake prior to the
project being assigned.
6. Planting locations for replacement trees will be either in the same spot as where
the original tree was removed, or it may be shifted off of the spot based upon site
considerations. The City will remove dead or dying street trees before the
contractor plants. Planting locations at the tree removal site will consist of the
area where a tree has been pulled out of the ground or where the stump and
surrounding root flare have been completely ground out. In most cases the tree
being removed and replaced will be 6 inches in caliper or less.
7. The contractor is legally responsible for obtaining utility locates.
8. The City will mulch all trees and provide regular tank watering after planting. The
contractor is responsible for one initial thorough watering at planting.
9. Plant material shall be inspected by the Owner's Representative before planting.
Rejected materials must be removed from the site, replaced and the new tree re-
inspected before planting. The Owner reserves the right to reject plant
material at any stage of installation.
10. All trees used shall meet the ANSI Z60.1 — 2004 American Standards For
Nursery Stock. Trees with disease or insects are not permitted. Trees with
wounds or broken branches will be rejected. Trees with co -dominant leaders or
poor form will be rejected.
11.Trees shall be balled and burlapped. Broken or loose rootballs will be rejected.
Balled and burlapped plants shall be nursery grown stock adequately balled with
a firm rootball, and in sizes and ratios conforming to the Colorado Nursery Act
and in conformance with the ANSI Z60.1 standards.
12.Trees to be planted shall have been dug within one year from the time of
planting. If stock is not available to meet this specification then trees stored
above ground for less than two years may be acceptable. Stock held above
ground 1-2 years will only be acceptable by special approval and only if quality
and condition have not been reduced by extended storage.
Q.Trees shall be protected at all times from injury of any kind. Protect rootballs
from drying out during storage, transport and the planting process. When trees
are in foliage special care should be taken to prevent crowns from drying out.
Cover trees with a protective cloth or tarp when transporting. If trees must be
transported at higher speeds (i.e. — the interstate highway), they must be
covered with a protective tarp.
14. Caution must be used to prevent damage to roots, trunks and branches during
all phases of storage, transport and during the planting process.
15. Planting holes shall be dug 1.5 times wider than the tree ball. Existing soil shall
be used for back fill. Trees shall be planted so that the top of the natural ball is
about 1" above grade. Planting holes shall not be over excavated in terms of
depth.
16. Remove at least the top half of the wire basket and burlap.
17. Remove all labels, flagging and twine from around the trunk and branches.
18. Remove excess soil, sod and any other materials not part of the tree planting.
19. When extra soil is needed to complete planting to specification it shall be
provided by the contractor.
20.All trees will be staked with two round wooden stakes that are a minimum of Eft
long. Attachments to the trunk shall be by a method approved by the City
Forester. The City Forester must inspect and approve the staking materials prior
to the start of this contract. Hose and wire will not be an acceptable method of
securing the tree to the stakes. The City is responsible for removing stakes and
staking materials.
21. Contractor will provide a warrantee for one year after planting. Contractor is not
responsible for trees that die from lack of water, vandalism or extreme
unforeseen circumstances. The City will notify the contractor of trees that need
to be replaced. Notifications made from May 1 to September 1 shall be
completed within three weeks.
22.At the end of the warrantee period, the Owner's Representative will inspect trees
for satisfactory condition. The Owner's Representative shall contact the
Contractor concerning replacements. Replacements may take place the
following growing season if deemed proper or necessary by the Owner's
Representative.
23. If a tree is in marginal condition at the end of the warrantee period it may be
agreeable to both parties to wait until the end of the growing season before
deciding whether to replace that tree. Plant materials that are replaced during the
warranty period shall be replaced one time at the Contractor's expense. Cost of
subsequent replacements, if required, shall be negotiated with the Owner's
Representative.
24. Replacements shall be of the same kind and size as originally specified and shall
be installed as described in the contract documents unless changes are
approved by the City Representative. Repairs and replacements shall be made
at no expense to the Owner.
25.The contractor is responsible for fixing irrigation lines damaged or broken during
planting. Repairs must be completed within 3 work days of damage or
notification of damage.
26. Contractor shall notify the City Forestry Division at least one day prior to planting.
Planting will not occur on Fridays.
27. Work shall conform to City of Fort Collins traffic control requirements and all
other rules and laws of the land.
28. City Forestry will be responsible for pre -notification of adjacent residents. The
contractor shall be responsive and courteous to all citizens they come in contact
with and promptly report any concerns or requested changes to City Forestry.
29. Failure of a Contractor to adhere to any of these specifications or requirements
shall be grounds to terminate the use of that Contractor.
30.Other species and/or additional tree transplanting methods will be handled on an
individual basis. Prices would be negotiated on a per job basis.
Tree List:
Ulmus `Accolade'
Accolade Elm
Tilia cordata `Greenspire
Greenspire Linden
Celtis occidentalis
Hackberry
Quercus macrocarpa — Only Bullet Gall resistant and gall -free trees will be approved
Bur Oak
Gleditsia triacanthos `Skyline'
Skyline Honeylocust
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster'
Shademaster Honeylocust
Catalpa speciosa
Northern Catalpa
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".
W ITNESSETH:
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. [Option 1] This Agreement shall commence upon the date of
execution shown on the signature page of this Agreement and shall continue in full force and effect
for one (1) year, unless sooner terminated as herein provided. In addition, at the option of the City,
the Agreement may be extended for an additional period of one (1) year at the rates provided with
written notice to the Professional mailed no later than ninety (90) days prior to contract end.
4. Contract Period. [Option 2] This Agreement shall commence
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sooner terminated as herein provided. In addition, at the option of the City, the Agreement maybe
extended for additional one year periods not to exceed ( ) additional one year
periods. Renewals and pricing changes shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties. The
Denver Boulder Greeley CPIU published by the Colorado State Planning and Budget Office will be
used as a guide. Written notice of renewal shall be provided to the Service Provider and mailed no
later than ninety (90) days prior to contract end.
5. Delay. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its obligations
by unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and without its fault or negligence, then the
party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is prevented by such cause. To
the extent that the performance is actually prevented, the Service Provider must provide written
notice to the City of such condition within fifteen (15) days from the onset of such condition. [Early
Termination clause here as an option
6. Early Termination by City/Notice. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein,
the City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written notice of
termination to the Service Provider. Such notice shall be delivered at least fifteen (15) days prior to
the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties. All
notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed, postage prepaid and sent to
the following addresses:
City:
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
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