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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
7249 Integrated Recycling Facility Analysis
The City of Fort Collins (City) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or firms
(Consultant) to develop an analysis for an integrated recycling facility (IRF) to manage a variety
of discarded materials, possibly including but not limited to: electronic waste; household
hazardous waste; compostable organics, including yard waste and food scraps; construction
and demolition debris; and, other types of recyclable commodities.
Written proposals, five (5), will be received at the City of Fort Collins' Purchasing Division, 215
North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. Proposals will be received before
3:00 p.m. (our clock), July 8, 2011 and identified as Proposal No. 7249. 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, CO 80522-0580.
Questions concerning the scope of the project should be directed to Project Manager Susan
Gordon, Natural Resources, (970) 221-6265 or sgordon(cilfcgov.com .
Questions regarding bid submittal or process should be directed to Ed Bonnette, CPPB, C.P.M.,
Buyer (970) 416-2247 or ebonnette(a)fcgov.com .
A copy of the Proposal may be obtained as follows:
Download the Proposal/Bid from the BuySpeed Webpage,
www.fcgov.com/eprocurement
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,
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.
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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
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, Project 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 $ Optional: according to the
Insurance Requirements attached hereto as Exhibit " ", consisting of one (1) page.
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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
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
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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.
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
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responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under this Agreement without the prior written
consent of the City.
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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.
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
parry commences legal or equitable actions against the defaulting parry, 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
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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,
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.
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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.
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
(Corporate Seal)
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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.
2. 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.
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 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 Professional 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 Professional has agreed to perform, the Professional 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 Professional
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 Professional shall not disclose any such information to any person not having a
legitimate need -to -know for purposes authorized by the City. Further, the Professional 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 Professional 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 Professional 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 Professional ceases to perform services for the City, or the City so requests
for any reason, the Professional 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 Professional understands and agrees that the City's remedies at law for a breach of the
Professional'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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FINAL DRAFT
Evaluator:
Interview Questions for Integrated Recycling Facility RFP
July 27, 2011
Possible question to be asked in advance for interviewees to provide complete responses:
a. In no more than 200 words, please describe at least two examples of experiences
your firm may have had in working directly with private -sector trash/recycling
hauling companies, recycling processors, and/or commodity marketers.
2. Tell us about your familiarity with recyclable commodities, and cite a couple examples of
which "hard -to -recycle" materials you think are most valuable to target for this project.
3. You've mentioned targeting specific recyclables for their economic value. How would
you plan to also determine their environmental value so those values can be factored into
our final recommendations?
4. A key piece of information that the City Council will be looking for is comparisons of
how other cities manage their recycling drop-off programs to divert more material from
landfill disposal. Tell us how you would research that information.
Trash and recycling services in Fort Collins have been discussed a number of times in the
past in our community and has been politically sensitive. Tell us about your experience
working with cities in "charged" political environments and how you handled it. Again,
please cite one or two specific examples.
6. How much of your response to this RFP will be based on national data and markets
versus local markets and data? What will be your strategy to collect information on local
markets?
In specific detail, please describe one or two examples of your firm's work to help a
community expand its recycling drop-off system the way Fort Collins is interested in
doing.
8. What's the greatest strength that your firm brings to this project?
9. Please describe— in detail —at least one specific example of how you will need to
integrate Fort Collins' policy documents and municipal codes in this work.
10. We've had some interest in the concept of quantifying the materials which come into the
community and where they eventually end up —a materials flow analysis. Please give us
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 II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing & Risk Management
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a specific example of some type of experience that you can bring to the table on this
subject.
11. The schedule for this project is fairly tight: for your company, are there any concerns
about completing the project within this timeframe?
12. What is it that gets you excited about this project?
13. What aspect of this project represents the greatest "stretch" or leaming opportunity for
your firm?
14. For Antares: It looks like most your experience has been in biomass -related projects.
What inspires your expansion into the recycling industry?
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
7249 Integrated Recycling Facility Analysis
Introduction
The City of Fort Collins (City) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or firms
(Consultant) to develop an analysis for an integrated recycling facility (IRF) to manage a variety
of discarded materials, possibly including but not limited to: electronic waste; household
hazardous waste; compostable organics, including yard waste and food scraps; construction
and demolition debris; and, other types of recyclable commodities. The IRF could be a private
venture, a public -private venture, or a public venture.
A goal of diverting 50% of the community's waste stream from landfill disposal set by Fort
Collins City Council in 1999 has not been met. While the City of Fort Collins manages a
community recycling center (http://www.fcgov.com/recycling/dropoff.php) where a variety of
recyclable commodities are collected, gaps in local/regional infrastructure constrain certain
other collection activities. For instance, the nearest permitted food composting facility is located
approximately 70 miles from Fort Collins.
This feasibility analysis is intended to provide detailed information about opportunities for
creating additional waste diversion collection infrastructure for the benefit of the community and
citizens.
DELIVERABLES
The successful respondent to the RFP will demonstrate ability to assume full responsibility for
producing the following deliverables:
1. Develop a list of suitable land use criteria (including a centralized location) to be used in
locating an IRF in Fort Collins.
2. Describe minimum three pieces of suitable land available in Fort Collins to locate an IRF.
3. Produce general design plan for an IRF, including outline of services and construction
needed to initiate waste diversion activities.
4. Describe at least three commodities to collect at an IRF in Fort Collins, based on current
conditions' , markets, and existing infrastructure, beyond what the City is already
collecting at its community drop-off center.
5. Describe a capital, start-up, and operational budget for an IRF.
6. Perform a market scan and describe what drop-off services currently are provided by the
private and public sectors.
7. Based on the market scan, describe the pros and cons of creating a new, stand-alone,
centrally located IRF. In particular, describe the pros and cons of the private,
public/private, and public models.
8. Write a complete report (including an executive summary of no more than two pages)
providing overview analysis.
9. List practical steps recommended by Consultant to carry the feasibility study to next
stages.
' See 2006 waste characterization: http://www.larimer.org,/solidwaste/charts/ ag rbagestats.htm .
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SPECIFICATIONS
Property Inventories - Individual Profiles for Each Site (Site 1. Site 2, and Site 3)
1. One -page written evaluation describing existing conditions, constraints and attributes of
site
2. Real estate description, current ownership and market price
3. Zoning
General Facility Description/Requirements for an Integrated Recvcling Facility
1. Zoning characterization
2. Total acreage
3. Buildings
4. Storage areas
5. Stormwater management system requirements
6. Permitting requirements
7. On -site staffing needs
8. Any industrial processing equipment needed
a. Separation, sorting, washing systems
b. Shredders, compactors, balers, densifiers
c. other
10. Vehicular traffic access plan for both customer and freight vehicles
11. Transportation and freight recommendations
12. Public versus private ownership options
13. Infrastructure (electricity, water, traffic management upgrades, etc)
New Commodities Recommended for Collection (three at minimum)
1. Description of types of material, source(s), and volume of material available locally
2. Method of materials collection
3. Market destination(s) and current market value
a. anticipated mode of freight transport
4. Specific processing equipment needed
5. Public safety issues
6. Economic parameters and estimated revenue stream
7. Financing options
a. grants
b. subsidies, carbon crediting (e.g., potential renewable portfolio)
c. tax-exempt financing or other tools
Site Operations and Management
1. Oversight requirements and financial responsibilities for ownership scenarios
a. Privatized
b. Governmental
c. Public/private partnership
2. Costs
a. capital investments
b. wages for employees
c. annual operations and maintenance budget
3. Roles for O&M participants
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Information & Resources to be provided to the Consultant:
1. Aggregated data based on reports from licensed haulers in Fort Collins, containing
yearly volumes of trash and recyclable materials collected
2. Department of Real Estate services
3. GIS Division services, e.g., maps of industrially zoned land suitable for an IRF
4. Development Review Division services
REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACT
Consultant will work with a cross -department team including Office of the Assistant City
Manager; Natural Resources Department; City Real Estate Office; Purchasing; and, Economic
Development Division. Consultant must:
1. Complete deliverables within 90 days
2. Receive City's approval for which three (at a minimum) new materials are to be included
in final recommendations
3. Provide bi-monthly reporting and documentation to the City during course of project by
the 5ch business day of the month
Submittal Requirements
All respondents are required to include the following information in the submittal as a minimum.
Respondents are to number and name each section as follows:
1. Methods and Approach - Describe your expected or recommended approach and tasks.
Describe the anticipated interaction with the City. Provide an outline of your anticipated
schedule for completing consultant tasks.
2. Deliverables - Provide your response to the Deliverables #1-9 listed in this document;
and also your response to the Specifications for each Site and Partner proposed.
3. Qualifications and Experience - Provide relevant information regarding previous
experience related to developing a similar Feasibility Analysis:
• Names and location of similar projects.
• Name, address, and phone number of public agency reference(s) overseeing the
planning effort.
• Samples (preferably three via a web link or "pdf' files) of work products for similar
projects.
4. List of Project Personnel - This list should include the identification of the contact person
with primary responsibility for this contract, the personnel proposed for this contract, and
any supervisory personnel, including partners and/or subconsultants, and their individual
areas of responsibility. A resume for each professional and technical person assigned to
the contract, including partners and/or subconsultants, shall be submitted. The resumes
shall include at least three references from previous assignments.
5. Organization Chart/Proposed Project Team - An organization chart containing the
names of all key personnel and subconsultants with titles and their specific task
assignment for this contract shall be provided in this section.
6. Availability — Describe the availability of project personnel to participate in this project in
the context of the consultant firm's other commitments.
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7. Estimated Hours by Task - Provide estimated hours for each proposed or optional task,
including the time required for meetings, conference calls, etc.
8. Schedule of Rates and Cost by Task - Provide a schedule of rates and an anticipated
cost of each task identified in the Deliverables section.
Vendor Statement:
I have read and understand the specifications and requirements for this bid and I agree
to comply with such specifications and requirements. I further agree that the method of
award is acceptable to my company. I also agree to complete PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT with the City of Fort Collins within 30 days of notice of award.
If contract is not completed and signed within 30 days, City reserves the right to cancel
and award to the next highest rated firm.
FIRM NAME:
ADDRESS:
EMAIL ADDRESS: PHONE:
BIDDER'S NAME:
SIGNATURE:
PRIMARY SERVICES ISSUES CONTACT:
TELEPHONE: FAX:
EMAIL:
CELL: EMERGENCY:
BACKUP:
Compensation and Contract Process
After contract award, progress invoices shall be billed in monthly installments,
subject to review and approval by the City's Project Manager. City payment
terms will be Net 30 Days from receipt of invoice.
2. The City reserves the right to award directly as a result of the written proposals.
The City may or may not opt to conduct oral interviews.
3. The selected Contractor shall be expected to sign the City's standard
Professional Services Agreement prior to commencing Services (see sample
attached to this Proposal).
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Review and Assessment
Proposers will be evaluated on the following criteria. These criteria will be the basis for
review of the written proposals and any optional 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
QUALIFICATION
STANDARD
FACTOR
Does the proposal show an understanding of
2.0
Scope of Proposal
the project objective, methodology to be used
and results that are desired from the project?
Do the persons who will be working on the
2.0
Assigned
project have the necessary skills? Are
Personnel
sufficient people of the requisite skills assigned
to the project?
Can the work be completed in the necessary
time? Can the target start and completion
dates be met? Are other qualified personnel
1.0
Availability
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?
Do the proposed cost and work hours compare
Cost and Work
favorably with the Project Manager's estimate?
2.0
Hours
Are the work hours presented reasonable for
the effort required in each project task or
phase?
Does the firm have the support capabilities the
2.0
Firm Capability
assigned personnel require? Has the firm done
previous projects of this type and scope?
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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
Would you hire this Professional again?
Overall Performance
Did they show the skills required by this
project?
Was the original Scope of Work
Timetable
completed within the specified time?
Were interim deadlines met in a timely
manner?
Was the Professional responsive to
Completeness
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
If a study, did it meet the Scope of
Work?
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SELECT ALL APPROPRIATE COMMODITY CODES.
COMMODITY CODES USED FOR THIS RFP:
918-43 Environmental Consulting
925-35 Environmental Engineering
926-83 Site Assessment, Environmental
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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 ( )
page , 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 ( ) page, 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,
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