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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFP - 7294 IRRIGATION PUMP STATION MAINTENANCE & REPAIRCityO� Financial Services `r Purchasing Division 215 N. Mason St. 2n° Floor F6rt Collins PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6775 Purchasing 970.221.6707 fcgo v_ com/purchasing REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 7294 IRRIGATION PUMP STATION MAINTENANCE & REPAIR The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified firms to for irrigation pump station maintenance and/or replacement for the Parks Department and City of Ft Collins. Written proposals, five (5) copies, 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), October 20, 2011 and referenced as Proposal No. 7292. 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. Questions concerning the scope of the project should be directed to Project Manager, Eileen Scholl, Parks Project Manager, at (970) 416-2062 or escholl(@fcgov.com. Questions regarding bid submittal or process should be directed to John Stephen, CPPO, LEED AP, Senior Buyer, at (970) 221-6777 or istephen@fcgov.com. A copy of the Proposal may be obtained as follows: Download the Proposal/Bid from the BuySpeed Webpage, www.fcqov.com/eprocurement 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. 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 RFP 7294 Irrigation Pump Station Maintenance & Repair Page 1 of 18 markups, stated within the Bid Schedule Proposal Form, attached hereto as Exhibit "B", consisting of two (2) page[s), and incorporated herein by this reference. Payment shall be made by the City only upon acceptance of the work by the City and upon the Service Provider furnishing satisfactory evidence of payment of all wages, taxes, supplies and materials, and other costs incurred in connection with the performance of such work. 9. Liquidated Damages. OWNER and CONTRCTOR recognize that time is of the essence of this Agreement and that OWNER will suffer financial loss if the Work is not completed within the times specified in the work order, plus any extensions thereof allowed in accordance with Article 12 of the General conditions. They also recognize the delays, expenses and difficulties involved in proving in a legal proceeding the actual loss suffered by OWNER if the Work is not completed on time. Accordingly instead of requiring any such proof, OWNER and CONTRACTOR agree that as liquidated damages for delay (but not as penalty) CONTRACTOR shall pay OWNER the amount set forth in each Work Order. 10. City Representative. The City's representative will be shown on the specific Work Order and shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary and proper decisions with reference to the work requested. All requests concerning this Agreement shall be directed to the City Representative. 11. Independent Contractor. It is agreed that in the performance of any services hereunder, the Service Provider is an independent contractor responsible to the City only as to the results to be obtained in the particular work assignment and to the extend that the work shall be done in accordance with the terms, plans and specifications furnished by the City. 12. 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 RFP 7294 Irrigation Pump Station Maintenance & Repair Page 10 of 18 neither assign any responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under the Agreement without the prior written consent of the city. 13. 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 under the Agreement or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement. 14. 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 workman sh ip/workwom ansh i p 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. 15. 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. RFP 7294 Irrigation Pump Station Maintenance & Repair Page 11 of 18 16. 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. 17. 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 representative, successors and assigns of said parties. 18. 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 "D", consisting of ( ) page[s], attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The Service Provider before commencing services hereunder, shall deliver to the City's Director RFP 7294 Irrigation Pump Station Maintenance & Repair Page 12 of 18 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. 19. 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. 20. Law/Severability. This Agreement shall be governed in all respect by the laws of the State of Colorado. 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. 21. Prohibition Against Emoloying 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. RFP 7294 Irrigation Pump Station Maintenance & Repair Page 13 of 18 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: 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. 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. RFP 7294 Irrigation Pump Station Maintenance & Repair Page 14 of 18 22. 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 ) page[s], attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. RFP 7294 Irrigation Pump Station Maintenance & Repair Page 15 of 18 CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO a municipal corporation El James B. O'Neill II, CPPO Director of Purchasing and Risk Management Date: ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Assistant City Attorney [INSERT CORPORATIONS NAME] or [Insert Partnership name] or [Insert individual's name] Doing business as [Insert name of business] 91 Print Name Title Corporate President or Vice President Date: ATTEST Corporate Secretary (Corporate Seal) RFP 7294 Irrigation Pump Station Maintenance & Repair Page 16 of 18 EXHIBIT "A" WORK ORDER FORM PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND DATED: Work Order Number: Purchase Order Number: Project Title: Commencement Date: Completion Date: Maximum Fee: (time and reimbursable direct costs): Project Description: Scope of Services: Professional agrees to perform the services identified above and on the attached forms in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein and in the Professional Services Agreement between the parties. In the event of a conflict between or ambiguity in the terms of the Professional Services Agreement and this work order (including the attached forms) the Professional Services Agreement shall control. The attached forms consisting of _ (_) pages are hereby accepted and incorporated herein, by this reference, and Notice to Proceed is hereby given. User Acceptance City of Fort Collins By. Date: By: Director of Purchasing and Risk Management (over $60,000.00) Date: RFP 7294 Irrigation Pump Station Maintenance & Repair Page 17 of 18 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. 2. Insurance coverages shall be as follows: A. Workers' Compensation & Employer's Liability. The Service Provider shall maintain during the life of this Agreement for all of the Service Provider's employees engaged in work performed under this agreement: Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits as required by Colorado law. 2. Employer's Liability insurance with limits of $100,000 per accident, $500,000 disease aggregate, and $100,000 disease each employee. B. Commercial General & Vehicle Liability. The Service Provider shall maintain during the life of this Agreement such commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance as will provide coverage for damage claims of personal injury, including accidental death, as well as for claims for property damage, which may arise directly or indirectly from the performance of work under this Agreement. Coverage for property damage shall be on a "broad form" basis. The amount of insurance for each coverage, Commercial General and Vehicle, shall not be less than $500,000 combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage. In the event any work is performed by a subcontractor, the Service Provider shall be responsible for any liability directly or indirectly arising out of the work performed under this Agreement by a subcontractor, which liability is not covered by the subcontractor's insurance. RFP 7294 Irrigation Pump Station Maintenance & Repair Page 18 of 18 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CITY OF FORT COLLINS 7292 IRRIGATION PUMP STATION MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Section 1.0 Proposal Requirements 1.1 General Description The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified firms for irrigation pump station maintenance and/or replacement for the Parks Department and City of Ft Collins. Work would be done under a work order system. 1.2 Proposal Submittal The City of Fort Collins shall not reimburse any firm for costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of their proposal. Firms submitting proposals shall submit four (4) copies of the proposal with the following information: a. Company history and experience performing pump station maintenance and replacement. b. The name of the company representative responsible for coordinating work. C. References from two or more organizations that have contracted with you in the last two years for similar services d. Names of product lines you regularly work with. e. Warranty information. f. Response time. g. Pricing, as requested. The proposal must be signed by a duly authorized representative of the firm submitting the proposal. The signature shall include the title for the individual signing the proposal. All proposals shall remain subject to initial acceptance 90 days after the day of submittal. Section 2.0 Background: The City of Ft. Collins has historically demonstrated a need for pump maintenance and installation work. The City has a number of irrigation pumping plants in community and neighborhood parks, golf courses and cemeteries. They are listed in Exhibit A. Most of the systems have variable speed controls. There are also a number of booster pump systems. Historically, the City spends between $15,000 to $40,000 per year. Section 3.0 Scope of Work: Company would be responsible for removing pumps and motors, inspecting parts and refurbishing or replacing and reinstallation of unit. They could also be required to troubleshoot problems, work, mechanical, electric, hydraulic and electronic pump components i.e. flow meters, filter systems etc, assist with start up and winterization and program software. Any components that are replaced must be of equal or better quality than existing components. Company must be able to provide response within 24 hours of notification. All work will be issued through work orders. RFP 7294 Irrigation Pump Station Maintenance & Repair Page 2 of 18 Work Order Procedure: A. All job estimates must be submitted on a unit price basis consistent with the prices established in the Bid Schedule section. B. Contractor will invoice for all jobs completed on a unit price basis with the prices established in the Bid Schedule section. C. Work order number must be included on the billing invoices. Section 4.0: Pricing In your written response to this proposal, provide hourly rate pricing to cover the following: • Pump technician • Assistant • Electrician • PLC programmer • After hours cost for each • City will allow markup on parts of 8% maximum. • City will allow markup on outside contractors of 8% maximum, i.e. crane companies. RFP 7294 Irrigation Pump Station Maintenance & Repair Page 3 of 18 Section 5.0: Evaluation 5.1 Review and Assessment Professional firms will be evaluated on the following criteria. These criteria will be the basis for review of the written proposals and optional interview session. At discretion of the City, interviews of top rated firms may be held. The rating scale shall be from 1 to 5, with 1 being a poor rating, 3 being an average rating, and 5 being an outstanding rating. WEIGHTING FACTOR QUALIFICATION STANDARD Does the proposal show an understanding of the 2.0 Scope of Proposal project objective, methodology to be used and results that are desired from the project? Do the persons who will be working on the project 2.0 Assigned Personnel have the necessary skills? Are 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? 1.0 Availability Are other qualified personnel available to assist in meeting the project schedule if required? Is the project team available to attend meetings as required by the Scope of Work? 1.0 Motivation Is the firm interested and are they capable of doing the work in the required time frame? Do the proposed cost and work hours compare 2.0 Cost and favorably with the project Manager's estimate? Are Work Hours 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? RFP 7294 Irrigation Pump Station Maintenance & Repair Page 4 of 18 5.2 Reference Evaluation (Top Rated'Firm) The project Manager will check references using the following criteria. The evaluation rankings will be labeled Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. QUALIFICATION STANDARD Overall Performance Would you hire this Professional again? Did they show the skills required by this project? Timetable Was the original Scope of Work completed within the specified time? Were interim deadlines met in a timely manner? Was the Professional responsive to client needs; did Completeness the Professional anticipate problems? Were problems solved quickly and effectively? Budget Was the original Scope of Work completed within the project budget? a) If a study, did it meet the Scope of Work? b) If Professional administered a construction Job Knowledge contract, was the project functional upon completion and did it operate properly? Were problems corrected quickly and effectively? RFP 7294 Irrigation Pump Station Maintenance & Repair Page 5 of 18 List of pump plants Parks EXHIBIT A Avery Park Beattie Park Blevins Park City Park Cottonwood/Spring Canyon Edora Park English Ranch Fossil Creek Park Golden Meadows Greenbriar Homestead Miramont Overland Park Ridgeview Rolland Moore Senior Center Spring Park Troutman Park Warren Park Westfield Park Cemeteries Grandview Roselawn Golf Courses City Park Nine Collindale Southridge Centrifugal booster pump Centrifugal booster pump Centrifugal booster pump Vertical turbine: 1 - 20 hp, 1 - 60 hp Vertical turbine: 2 - 60 hp Vertical turbine: 1 - 20 hp, 1 - 60 hp Vertical turbine: 1 - 20 hp Vertical turbine: 2 - 60 hp Vertical turbine: 2 - 15 hp Vertical turbine: 2 - 20 hp Centrifugal booster pump Vertical turbine: 1 - 30 hp Vertical turbine: 2 - 20 hp . Vertical turbine: 1 - 20 hp Vertical turbine: 1 - 25 hp, 1 - 50 hp Centrifugal booster pump Vertical turbine: 1 - 20 hp Vertical turbine: 2 - 20 hp Vertical turbine: 1 - 15 hp, 1 - 30 hp Vertical turbine: 1 - 25 hp Vertical turbine: 2 - 20 hp Vertical turbine: 1 - 40 hp Vertical turbine: 2 - 50 hp Vertical turbine: 2 - 60 hp, 2 - 50 hp Vertical turbine: 4 - 50 hp, 1 - 25 hp RFP 7294 Irrigation Pump Station Maintenance & Repair Page 6 of 18 SERVICES AGREEMENT WORK ORDER TYPE 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: Services to be Performed. a. This Agreement shall constitute the basic agreement between the parties for services for . The conditions set forth herein shall apply to all services performed by the Service Provider on behalf of the City and particularly described in Work Orders agreed upon in writing by the parties from time to time. Such Work Orders, a sample of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of ( )page(s) and incorporated herein by this reference, shall include a description of the services to be performed, the location and time for performance, the amount of payment, any materials to be supplied by the City and any other special circumstances relating to the performance of services. No work order shall exceed $ The only services authorized under this agreement are those which are performed after receipt of such Work Order, except in emergency circumstances where oral work requests may be issued. Oral requests for emergency actions will be confirmed by issuance of a written Work Order within two (2) working days. b. The City may, at any time during the term of a particular Work Order and without invalidating the Agreement, make changes within the general scope of the particular services assigned and the Service Provider agrees to perform such changed services. RFP 7294 Irrigation Pump Station Maintenance & Repair Page 7 of 18 2. Changes in the Work. The City reserves the right to independently bid any services rather than issuing work to the Service Provider pursuant to this Agreement. Nothing within this Agreement shall obligate the City to have any particular service performed by the Service Provider. 3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated as specified by each written Work Order or oral emergency service request. Oral emergency service requests will be acted upon without waiting for a written Work Order. Time is of the essence. 4. Contract Period {Option 11 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 90 days prior to contract end. 4. Contract Period. (Option 2] 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 ( ) 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 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 is fault or negligence, then the party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is RFP 7294 Irrigation Pump Station Maintenance & Repair Page 8 of 18 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. 6. Early Termination by City/Notices. 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 mailed 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 address: City Service Provider City of Fort Collins Attn: PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 In the event of early termination by the City, the Service Provider shall be paid for services rendered to the termination date, 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. This is an open-end indefinite quantity Agreement with no fixed price. The actual amount of work to be performed will be stated on the individual Work Orders. The City makes no guarantee as to the number of Work Orders that may be issued or the actual amount of services which will in fact be requested. 8. Payments. a. The City agrees to pay and the Service Provider agrees to accept as full payment for all work done and all materials furnished and for all costs and expenses incurred in performance of the work the sums set forth for the hourly labor rate and material costs, with RFP 7294 Irrigation Pump Station Maintenance & Repair Page 9 of 18