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7384 CNG Site Maint. Contractor 2012
The City of Fort Collins is soliciting proposals for an experienced CNG fuel site maintenance
contractor to perform needed repair and maintenance on the City CNG site at Transfort.
Written proposals, one (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic copy on CD or flash drive, 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), May 14,
2012 and referenced as Proposal No. 7384. If delivered, they are to be sent to 215 North
Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed, the address is P.O. Box 580,
Fort Collins, 80522-0580.
Questions concerning the scope of the project should be directed to Project Manager, Mike
Conley at (970) 221-6625 or mconley@fcgov.com
Questions regarding bid submittal or process should be directed to Jim Hume, CPPO, Senior
Buyer, at (970) 221-6776 or jhume@fcgov.com.
A copy of the Proposal may be obtained as follows:
1. Download the Proposal/Bid from the BuySpeed Webpage,
www.fcgov.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
Financial Services
Purchasing Division
215 N. Mason St. 2nd Floor
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6775
970.221.6707
fcgov.com/purchasing
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PROPOSAL NO. 7384
CNG SITE MAINT. CONTRACTOR 2012
General Description
The City of Fort Collins is soliciting proposals for an experienced CNG fuel site maintenance
contractor to perform needed maintenance and repairs on the City CNG site at Transfort.
Background
Transfort, the City's transit department, currently operates 17 CNG powered buses. That fleet
will increase over the next two years to about 30 buses. In order to ensure smooth and reliable
bus service, Transfort's CNG fueling station operation must function with near-100% availability.
The Service Provider will be expected to provide a high level of technical expertise and
commitment to service.
Site Pictures
Attached as Exhibit E.
1.0 Proposals
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 one (1) printed copy to Purchasing, as indicated on the
Request for Proposal page, along with one copy in electronic format, either on a CD or flash
drive. The proposal must include the following information:
a. Company history and experience in commercial CNG fuel site service and repair as
described in the scope of work.
b. A narrative describing the services to be provided to the City.
c. References from three or more organizations which have used your company for similar
products and services within the last two years.
d. Show that the contractor has at least five (5) years experience in commercial CNG fuel
site maintenance and repair.
e. For personnel who will be assigned to perform City work, provide proof of qualifications,
to include but not limited to: copies of professional licenses, school certificates, letters of
reference, etc.
f. Evidence of having adequate and sufficient equipment to perform quality services.
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 of the individual signing the proposal.
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2.0 Contractor Qualification. Contractor must:
a. Have at least three (3) qualified service technicians, at least one of whom must be a
licensed electrician capable of performing repairs to system wiring and control
circuitry.
b. Have experience in the CNG systems and controls used at the City fuel site and be
capable of designing, installing and calibrating retrofits or modifications.
c. Be capable of preparing schematics of existing systems and able to produce
schematics of retrofits or other modifications.
d. Be able to perform refrigerant oil sampling and provide oil analysis lab reports.
3.0 Scope of Work
Note: For the purposes of this solicitation and subsequent Agreement, the words Service
Provider and Contractor have the same meaning.
Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance must be performed according to manufacturer's recommendations, but
no less than once per quarter. All scheduled maintenance must be coordinated first with the
customer and is to be performed during off-peak fueling hours. Service intervals and record-
keeping requirements will normally be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties.
Scheduled maintenance will include, at a minimum:
a. Check fluid levels. Refill as needed.
b. Drain and renew fluids at specified intervals.
c. Replace filter elements at specified intervals.
d. Maintain a log of operational parameters.
e. Check all equipment for proper operation.
f. Check all controls for proper operation.
g. Check dispenser operation including valves, hoses, switches, and nozzles.
h. Check the dew point on the dryer and initiate regeneration if needed.
i. Check and make minor repairs of defective valves, fix fluid leaks, etc.
j. Update site maintenance records.
Parts Inventory
Materials and fluids needed for Scheduled Maintenance services will be provided by the City. In
order to keep downtime to a minimum, the Service Provider must provide a recommended list of
service parts to be kept in inventory at the Transfort Shop. In order to minimize the impact of
emergency breakdowns, the Service Provider will supply a list of recommended repair parts and
a list of suppliers for those parts. The City will determine which common items to keep in stock
and will be responsible for maintaining such stock. The Service Provider shall advise the City
when stocked parts are used so they can be replaced. All other parts will be ordered as needed.
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Service Provider Response Time Requirements
a. For a trouble call requiring telephone consultation: A qualified technician must respond
within 30 minutes of the initial phone call from City personnel.
b. For non-emergency unscheduled maintenance or repairs: A qualified technician must be
onsite within one business day. If weekend service is requested, the appropriate
overtime rates can apply.
c. For emergency calls: A qualified technician must be onsite within two hours after the
initial call from City personnel.
Equipment Listing
a. G.E. Gemini 250 SCFM compressor Model GE-M302-250 SCFM; year 2010
b. Ariel 200 SCFM compressor; Model Ariel JGP-2 200 SCFM; year ~ 1990
c. Ingersoll Rand 40 SCFM compressor; Model 20H40 NG; year ~ 2007
d. Gas Dryer Xebec Dryer Model STR24NGX-2; Year 2005
e. Three-tank storage system; ASME Storage Model CPI 5500
f. One gas dispenser
g. Electrical panels containing circuit breakers and Motor starters.
h. Priority and sequencing valve assembly and monitoring system
Work Orders
Because this Agreement includes both annual maintenance at a fixed price and other repairs
and modifications on a time and materials basis, one work order covering annual maintenance
will be issued for each contract term. Additional work orders will be issued, as needed, to cover
unscheduled repairs, emergencies, and modifications.
A. Service Provider must:
a. Provide normal services as established in work orders.
b. Provide an after normal work hours phone number to be used by the City when
requesting emergency or urgently needed services. Provide telephone and fax
numbers, along with an email address for use during normal business hours for
service requests and project coordination.
c. Properly label and provide updated schematics of new and modified equipment.
d. Comply with City recycling and solid waste reduction policies.
e. Clean-up the job site at the end of each day and at work completion.
f. Obtain any needed permits for repair or installation work and provide a copy of the
permit to the City representative before work is started.
B. Work Order Procedure:
a. All job estimates must be submitted on a unit price basis consistent with the prices
established in the Pricing section.
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b. Contractor will invoice for all jobs completed on a unit price basis with the prices
established in the Pricing section, including appropriate mark up on materials, if any.
Copies of material invoices must be included with the billing invoices.
c. Work order number must be included on the billing invoices.
Other Fees and Surcharges
Mobilization or equipment charges: the City will not pay such charges when the Contractor is
providing regular or emergency service work. Contractor may charge the City a reasonable fee
for the use of equipment not normally carried or used in the course of providing such services,
such as special recycling equipment or the rental of equipment like a forklift. Any such extra
charges must be approved by the City representative.
Trip charges: the City will not pay such charges when the Contractor is providing regular service
work. Trip charges may be approved in special circumstances, such as when the Contractor
arrives at the work site to find that services are no longer needed, for whatever reason; or when
the Contractor is required to make extra trips to a work site. Such charges must be approved by
the City representative.
Fuel surcharges: when fuel prices rise enough to cause an increase in the cost of providing
services, the Contractor may request that the City allow an extra surcharge to cover such added
costs. The City will decide, on a case-by-case basis, whether or not to grant such an increase.
Firm, Fixed Price Bids
Occasionally the City may request that the Contractor and other companies provide firm, fixed
price bids for specified work. If the Contractor is awarded that work, it must be completed at the
bid price, plus or minus any change orders approved by the responsible City representative.
Employee Identification
Contractor personnel must obtain an ID badge from Operations Services and display that badge
whenever they are working in City facilities.
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4.0 Pricing:
Monthly rate for normal maintenance of the CNG fuel site:
Year One: $
Year Two: $ (renewal option)
Year Three: $ (renewal option)
Year Four: $ (renewal option)
Year Five: $ (renewal option)
Hourly rates charged for repair work performed under this agreement:
A. Normal Hours (From AM To PM)
Service Technician, Normal Rate: $ per hour
Service Technician, Overtime Rate: $ per hour
B: Material Costs:
Please indicate below your company mark-up on materials used in performing normal
maintenance and repairs to existing equipment:
percent markup for materials.
Please indicate below your company mark-up on parts and/or equipment installed as part of an
update or modification to the existing system:
percent markup for parts and equipment.
Copies of material invoices are to be included with billing statements.
C. Trip Charges
The City does not pay trip charges or travel time for non-emergency service work.
Emergency call-out trip charge, if any: $
D. Emergency Call-out
When the Contractor responds to an emergency call-out, the City will pay a minimum of two (2)
hours of the assigned technician's applicable rate. If emergency repairs require more than eight
(8) hours, the Contractor will be expected to assign personnel in a manner which will minimize
overtime charges.
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Submittals
Submitted proposals must conform to the following format:
1. Company introduction, including name and contact information of the person assigned to
respond to questions regarding the firm's proposal.
2. Responses to the information requested in section 1.0 Proposals.
3. Responses to specific requirements listed in section 2.0 Contractor Qualifications.
4. Description of services offered as outlined in section 3.0 Scope of Work. Provide
additional information where needed to fully explain the offered service program and to
indicate services considered necessary but not specifically requested in the Scope.
5. Completed section 4.0 Pricing. Include explanatory information on separate sheets.
6. Signed Rating Matrix and Signature Page.
Evaluation and Award
An evaluation committee shall rank written proposals using the scoring system set forth below.
An award may be made based on written proposal scores or up to three firms may be called in
for interviews. Such interviews would be scored, in general, like the written proposals.
The rating scale shall be from 1 to 5, with 1 being a poor rating, 3 an average rating, and 5 an
outstanding rating. Weighting factors for the criteria are listed adjacent to the qualification.
Weighting
Factor
Qualification
Standard
1.0
Scope of Proposal
Does the proposal show an understanding of the
City's requirements?
3.0
Assigned Personnel
Do the persons who will provide services have the
necessary skills, licenses, and certifications?
1.0
Availability
Can the contractor respond efficiently to both non-
emergency and emergency service requests?
1.0
Motivation &
Capability
Is the firm interested in providing the requested
services? Does the firm and their personnel have
the experience needed to complete work efficiently
and expeditiously?
4.0
Cost and Work
Hours
Are hourly rates and other costs reasonable?
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Signature Page 7384 Transfort CNG Site Maint. Contractor 2012
Technical questions concerning this bid should be directed to Mike Conley, Project Manager.
Phone: 970-221-6625. Email: mconley@fcgov.com
Procedural questions concerning this bid should be directed to Jim Hume, Senior Buyer.
Phone: 970-221-6776. Email: jhume@fcgov.com
Contractor's Statement
I have read and fully understand the conditions, specifications, and special instructions set forth
in the Request for Proposal and all attached Exhibits.
Signature:
Title:
Company:
Name:
Date:
Street:
City:
State/Zip:
Phone #:
Fax #:
Email:
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***Sample Agreement*** SERVICES AGREEMENT
WORK ORDER TYPE
CNG FUEL SITE MAINTENANCE 2012
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below, by and between
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred to
as the "City" and *************, hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider".
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed by and
between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Services to be Performed
a. This Agreement shall constitute the basic agreement between the parties for services.
The conditions set forth herein shall apply to all services performed by the Service
Provider on behalf of the City and particularly described in the Scope of Work, Exhibit
"B", consisting of two (2) pages, and incorporated herein by this reference; and 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 one (1) page, 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. 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.
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
This Agreement shall commence ********, 2012, and shall continue in full force and effect until
*********, 2013, 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)
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additional one year periods. Pricing changes shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both
parties. The Denver - Boulder CPI-U as published by the Colorado State Planning and Budget
Office will be used as a guide. Written notice of renewal will be provided to the Service Provider
and mailed no later than sixty (60) 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 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 Purchasing
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80521
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 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. Amount paid during any contract term shall not exceed $100,000.
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 for hourly labor rate and material costs, with markups,
as set forth in Exhibit "A", Scope of Work.
b. 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.
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9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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 nonconformance in design, materials and workmanship 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 nonconformance, 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.
14. 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.
15. 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,
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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.
16. 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.
17. 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 "C",
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, 215 Mason, 2nd Floor, Fort Collins,
Colorado 80524, one copy of a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage required
from an insurance company acceptable to the city.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. Prohibition Against Employing Illegal Aliens
This paragraph shall apply to all Contractors whose performance of work under this Agreement
does not involve the delivery of a specific end product other than reports that are merely
incidental to the performance of said work. Pursuant to Section 8-17.5-101, C.R.S., et. seq.,
Contractor represents and agrees that:
A. As of the date of this Agreement:
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1. Contractor does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien; and
2. Contractor has participated or attempted to participate in the basic pilot
employment verification 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 “Basic Pilot Program”) in order to verify that
Contractor does not employ any illegal aliens.
B. Contractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to
perform works under this Agreement or enter into a contract with a
subcontractor that fails to certify to Contractor that the subcontractor shall not
knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this
Agreement.
C. Contractor shall continue to apply to participate in the Basic Pilot Program and
shall in writing verify same every three (3) calendar months thereafter, until
Contractor is accepted or the public contract for services has been completed,
whichever is earlier. The requirements of this section shall not be required or
effective if the Basic Pilot Program is discontinued.
D. Contractor is prohibited from using Basic Pilot Program procedures to
undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants while this Agreement is
being performed.
E. If Contractor obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work
under this Agreement knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien,
Contractor shall:
1. Notify such subcontractor and the City within three days that Contractor
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
Contractor 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.
F. Contractor 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.
G. If Contractor 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, Contractor shall be liable for
actual and consequential damages to the City arising out of Contractor’s
violation of Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S.
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H. The City will notify the Office of the Secretary of State if Contractor violates
this provision of this Agreement and the City terminates the Agreement for
such breach.
21. Federal Requirements
Federal Requirements, Exhibit "D", thirteen (13) pages, incorporated herein by this reference.
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
By:
James B. O’Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
Date:
(company name)
By:
Date:
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Exhibit A: Sample Work Order
WORK ORDER FORM
PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
the CITY OF FORT COLLINS and (contractor name)
DATED: *******, 2012
Work Order Number:
Purchase Order Number:
Project Title:
Commencement Date:
Completion Date:
Maximum Fee: (time and reimbursable direct costs):
Project Description:
Scope of Services:
Service Provider agrees to perform the above services and those set forth on the attached
forms in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein and in the 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
Services Agreement shall control.
The attached forms consisting of consisting of (___) pages are hereby accepted and
incorporated herein, by this reference, and Notice to Proceed is hereby given.
Service Provider:
By:
Date:
City of Fort Collins:
Submitted By:
Project Manager
Date:
Approved by:
Director of Purchasing & Risk Management (if over $60,000.)
Date:
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Exhibit B: Scope of Work (to be inserted here)
Exhibit C: 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
insured 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 coverage 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:
1. 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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Exhibit D: Federal Requirements
Some or all of the following Federal clauses apply to work conducted under this agreement. All
work will be paid fully or in part with Federal funds. Such work shall not exceed $100,000 per
contract term. Note that Davis-Bacon wage rates apply to any Federally funded construction
work exceeding $2,000.
NO GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION TO THIRD PARTIES
No Obligation by the Federal Government.
The Purchaser and Contractor acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding any concurrence
by the Federal Government in or approval of the solicitation or award of the underlying contract,
absent the express written consent by the Federal Government, the Federal Government is not
a party to this contract and shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities to the Purchaser,
Contractor, or any other party (whether or not a party to that contract) pertaining to any matter
resulting from the underlying contract.
PROGRAM FRAUD AND FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS AND RELATED ACTS
(1) The Contractor acknowledges that the provisions of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act
of 1986, as amended, 31 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq. and U.S. DOT regulations, "Program Fraud Civil
Remedies," 49 C.F.R. Part 31, apply to its actions pertaining to this Project. Upon execution of
the underlying contract, the Contractor certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of any
statement it has made, it makes, it may make, or causes to be made, pertaining to the
underlying contract or the FTA assisted project for which this contract work is being performed.
In addition to other penalties that may be applicable, the Contractor further acknowledges that if
it makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or
certification, the Federal Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of the Program
Fraud Civil
Remedies Act of 1986 on the Contractor to the extent the Federal Government deems
appropriate.
(2) The Contractor also acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious,
or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification to the Federal Government under a
contract connected with a project that is financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance
originally awarded by FTA under the authority of 49 U.S.C. § 5307, the Government reserves
the right to impose the penalties of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 49 U.S.C. § 5307(n)(1) on the
Contractor, to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.
ACCESS TO RECORDS AND REPORTS
Access to Records - The following access to records requirements apply to this Contract:
A. Where the Purchaser is not a State but a local government and is the FTA Recipient or a
subgrantee of the FTA Recipient in accordance with 49 C.F.R. 18.36(i), the Contractor
agrees to provide the Purchaser, the FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General of the
United States or any of their authorized representatives access to any books,
documents, papers and records of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to this
contract for the purposes of making audits, examinations, excerpts and transcriptions.
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Contractor also agrees, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. 633.17 to provide the FTA Administrator
or his authorized representatives including any PMO Contractor access to Contractor's
records and construction sites pertaining to a major capital project, defined at 49 U.S.C.
5302(a)1, which is receiving federal financial assistance through the programs described
at 49 U.S.C. 5307, 5309 or 5311.
B. The Contractor agrees to permit any of the foregoing parties to reproduce by any means
whatsoever or to copy excerpts and transcriptions as reasonably needed.
C. The Contractor agrees to maintain all books, records, accounts and reports required
under this contract for a period of not less than three years after the date of termination
or expiration of this contract, except in the event of litigation or settlement of claims
arising from the performance of this contract, in which case Contractor agrees to
maintain same until the Purchaser, the FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General, or
any of their duly authorized representatives, have disposed of all such litigation, appeals,
claims or exceptions related thereto. Reference 49 CFR 18.39(i)(11).
FEDERAL CHANGES
Contractor shall at all times comply with all applicable FTA regulations, policies, procedures and
directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by reference in the Master
Agreement between Purchaser and FTA, as they may be amended or promulgated from time to
time during the term of this contract. Contractor's failure to so comply shall constitute a material
breach of this contract.
TERMINATION
a. Termination for Convenience The City may terminate this contract, in whole or in
part, at any time by written notice to the Contractor when it is in the Government's best interest.
The Contractor shall be paid its costs, including contract close-out costs, and profit on work
performed up to the time of termination. The Contractor shall promptly submit its termination
claim to the City to be paid the Contractor. If the Contractor has any property in its possession
belonging to the City, the Contractor will account for the same, and dispose of it in the manner
the City directs.
b. Termination for Default If the Contractor does not deliver supplies in accordance
with the contract delivery schedule, or, if the contract is for services, the Contractor fails to
perform in the manner called for in the contract, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any
other provisions of the contract, the City may terminate this contract for default. Termination
shall be effected by serving a notice of termination on the contractor setting forth the manner in
which the Contractor is in default. The contractor will only be paid the contract price for supplies
delivered and accepted, or services performed in accordance with the manner of performance
set forth in the contract.
If it is later determined by the City that the Contractor had an excusable reason for not
performing, such as a strike, fire, or flood, events which are not the fault of or are beyond the
control of the Contractor, the City, after setting up a new delivery of performance schedule, may
allow the Contractor to continue work, or treat the termination as a termination for convenience.
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c. Opportunity to Cure The City in its sole discretion may, in the case of a termination
for breach or default, allow the Contractor 30 days in which to cure the defect. In such case, the
notice of termination will state the time period in which cure is permitted and other appropriate
conditions
If Contractor fails to remedy to the City’s satisfaction the breach or default of any of the terms,
covenants, or conditions of this Contract within [ten (10) days] after receipt by Contractor of
written notice from the City setting forth the nature of said breach or default, the City shall have
the right to terminate the Contract without any further obligation to Contractor. Any such
termination for default shall not in any way operate to preclude the City from also pursuing all
available remedies against Contractor and its sureties for said breach or default.
d. Waiver of Remedies for any Breach In the event that the City elects to waive its
remedies for any breach by Contractor of any covenant, term or condition of this Contract, such
waiver by the City shall not limit the City’s remedies for any succeeding breach of that or of any
other term, covenant, or condition of this Contract.
h. Termination for Default (Construction) If the Contractor refuses or fails to
prosecute the work or any separable part, with the diligence that will insure its completion within
the time specified in this contract or any extension or fails to complete the work within this time,
or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract, the City may
terminate this contract for default. The City shall terminate by delivering to the Contractor a
Notice of Termination specifying the nature of the default. In this event, the Recipient may take
over the work and compete it by contract or otherwise, and may take possession of and use any
materials, appliances, and plant on the work site necessary for completing the work. The
Contractor and its sureties shall be liable for any damage to the Recipient resulting from the
Contractor's refusal or failure to complete the work within specified time, whether or not the
Contractor's right to proceed with the work is terminated. This liability includes any increased
costs incurred by the Recipient in completing the work.
The Contractor's right to proceed shall not be terminated nor the Contractor charged with
damages under this clause if-
1. the delay in completing the work arises from unforeseeable causes beyond the
control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor. Examples of such causes
include: acts of God, acts of the Recipient, acts of another Contractor in the performance
of a contract with the Recipient, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight
embargoes; and
2. the contractor, within [10] days from the beginning of any delay, notifies the City in
writing of the causes of delay. If in the judgment of the City, the delay is excusable, the
time for completing the work shall be extended. The judgment of the City shall be final
and conclusive on the parties, but subject to appeal under the Disputes clauses.
If, after termination of the Contractor's right to proceed, it is determined that the Contractor was
not in default, or that the delay was excusable, the rights and obligations of the parties will be
the same as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of the Recipient.
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CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS
Civil Rights - The following requirements apply to the underlying contract:
(1) Nondiscrimination - In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42
U.S.C. § 2000d, section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §
6102, section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12132, and
Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees that it will not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, national
origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with applicable
Federal implementing regulations and other implementing requirements FTA may issue.
(2) Equal Employment Opportunity - The following equal employment opportunity requirements
apply to the underlying contract:
(a) Race, Color, Creed, National Origin, Sex - In accordance with Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, and Federal transit laws at 49 U.S.C. §
5332, the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity
requirements of U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) regulations, "Office of Federal
Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor,"
41 C.F.R. Parts 60 et seq., (which implement Executive Order No. 11246, "Equal
Employment Opportunity," as amended by Executive Order No. 11375, "Amending
Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity," 42 U.S.C. § 2000e
note), and with any applicable Federal statutes, executive orders, regulations, and
Federal policies that may in the future affect construction activities undertaken in the
course of the Project. The Contractor agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that
applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without
regard to their race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or age. Such action shall include,
but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer,
recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms
of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. In addition, the
Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.
(b) Age - In accordance with section 4 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of
1967, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § § 623 and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the
Contractor agrees to refrain from discrimination against present and prospective
employees for reason of age. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any
implementing requirements FTA may issue.
(c) Disabilities - In accordance with section 102 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as
amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12112, the Contractor agrees that it will comply with the
requirements of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, "Regulations to
Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act," 29
C.F.R. Part 1630, pertaining to employment of persons with disabilities. In addition, the
Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.
(3) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract financed in
whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA, modified only if necessary to identify
the affected parties.
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DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE)
a. This contract is subject to the requirements of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26,
Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial
Assistance Programs. The national goal for participation of Disadvantaged Business
Enterprises (DBE) is 10%. The agency’s overall goal for DBE participation is 9.9 %.
b. The contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the
performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR
Part 26 in the award and administration of this DOT-assisted contract. Failure by the contractor
to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the
termination of this contract or such other remedy as City of Fort Collins deems appropriate.
Each subcontract the contractor signs with a subcontractor must include the assurance in this
paragraph (see 49 CFR 26.13(b)).
The successful bidder/offeror will be required to report its DBE participation obtained through
race-neutral means throughout the period of performance.
c. The contractor is required to pay its subcontractors performing work related to this contract
for satisfactory performance of that work no later than 30 days after the contractor’s receipt of
payment for that work from the City of Fort Collins. In addition, is required to return any
retainage payments to those subcontractors within 30 days after incremental acceptance of the
subcontractor’s work by the City of Fort Collins and contractor’s receipt of the partial retainage
payment related to the subcontractor’s work.
d. The contractor must promptly notify City of Fort Collins whenever a DBE subcontractor
performing work related to this contract is terminated or fails to complete its work, and must
make good faith efforts to engage another DBE subcontractor to perform at least the same
amount of work. The contractor may not terminate any DBE subcontractor and perform that
work through its own forces or those of an affiliate without prior written consent of City of Fort
Collins.
INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) TERMS
The preceding provisions include, in part, certain Standard Terms and Conditions required by
DOT, whether or not expressly set forth in the preceding contract provisions. All contractual
provisions required by DOT, as set forth in FTA Circular 4220.1E, are hereby incorporated by
reference. Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, all FTA mandated terms shall be
deemed to control in the event of a conflict with other provisions contained in this Agreement.
The Contractor shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any
(name of grantee) requests which would cause (name of grantee) to be in violation of the FTA
terms and conditions.
GOVERNMENT-WIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT)
Suspension and Debarment
This contract is a covered transaction for purposes of 49 CFR Part 29. As such, the
contractor is required to verify that none of the contractor, its principals, as defined at 49
CFR 29.995, or affiliates, as defined at 49 CFR 29.905, are excluded or disqualified as
defined at 49 CFR 29.940 and 29.945.
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The contractor is required to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C and must include the
requirement to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C in any lower tier covered transaction it
enters into.
By signing and submitting its bid or proposal, the bidder or proposer certifies as follows:
The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact relied upon by the City of Fort
Collins. If it is later determined that the bidder or proposer knowingly rendered an erroneous
certification, in addition to remedies available to the City of Fort Collins, the Federal Government
may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension and/or debarment. The
bidder or proposer agrees to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR 29, Subpart C while this
offer is valid and throughout the period of any contract that may arise from this offer. The bidder
or proposer further agrees to include a provision requiring such compliance in its lower tier
covered transactions.
DAVIS-BACON AND COPELAND ANTI-KICKBACK ACTS
Davis-Bacon and Copeland Anti-Kickback Acts (applies to construction over $2000)
Wage classifications likely to apply to this Agreement:
General Decision Number: CO120008 02/24/2012 CO8
ELEC0068-009 06/01/2011 - ELECTRICIAN Wages Fringes
$ 31.60 12.52
PLUM0208-001 01/01/2012 - PIPEFITTER
(Including HVAC pipe) $ 32.60 11.52
(1) Minimum wages –
(i) All laborers and mechanics employed or working upon the site of the work (or under the
United States Housing Act of 1937 or under the Housing Act of 1949 in the construction or
development of the project), will be paid unconditionally and not less often than once a week,
and without subsequent deduction or rebate on any account (except such payroll deductions as
are permitted by regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor under the Copeland Act (29 CFR
part 3)), the full amount of wages and bona fide fringe benefits (or cash equivalents thereof) due
at time of payment computed at rates not less than those contained in the wage determination
of the Secretary of Labor which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, regardless of any
contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between the contractor and such laborers
and mechanics.
Contributions made or costs reasonably anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits under section
1(b)(2) of the Davis-Bacon Act on behalf of laborers or mechanics are considered wages paid to
such laborers or mechanics, subject to the provisions of paragraph (1)(iv) of this section; also,
regular contributions made or costs incurred for more than a weekly period (but not less often
than quarterly) under plans, funds, or programs which cover the particular weekly period, are
deemed to be constructively made or incurred during such weekly period. Such laborers and
mechanics shall be paid the appropriate wage rate and fringe benefits on the wage
determination for the classification of work actually performed, without regard to skill, except as
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provided in 29 CFR Part 5.5(a)(4). Laborers or mechanics performing work in more than one
classification may be compensated at the rate specified for each classification for the time
actually worked therein: Provided, That the employer's payroll records accurately set forth the
time spent in each classification in which work is performed. The wage determination (including
any additional classifications and wage rates conformed under paragraph (1)(ii) of this section)
and the Davis-Bacon poster (WH-1321) shall be posted at all times by the contractor and its
subcontractors at the site of the work in a prominent and accessible place where it can be easily
seen by the workers.
(ii)(A) The contracting officer shall require that any class of laborers or mechanics, including
helpers, which is not listed in the wage determination and which is to be employed under the
contract shall be classified in conformance with the wage determination. The contracting officer
shall approve an additional classification and wage rate and fringe benefits therefore only when
the following criteria have been met:
(1) Except with respect to helpers as defined as 29 CFR 5.2(n)(4), the work to be performed by
the classification requested is not performed by a classification in the wage determination; and
(2) The classification is utilized in the area by the construction industry; and
(3) The proposed wage rate, including any bona fide fringe benefits, bears a reasonable
relationship to the wage rates contained in the wage determination; and
(4) With respect to helpers as defined in 29 CFR 5.2(n)(4), such a classification prevails in the
area in which the work is performed.
(B) If the contractor and the laborers and mechanics to be employed in the classification (if
known), or their representatives, and the contracting officer agree on the classification and wage
rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits where appropriate), a report of the
action taken shall be sent by the contracting officer to the Administrator of the Wage and Hour
Division, Employment Standards Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, DC
20210. The Administrator, or an authorized representative, will approve, modify, or disapprove
every additional classification action within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting
officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period that additional time is
necessary.
(C) In the event the contractor, the laborers or mechanics to be employed in the classification or
their representatives, and the contracting officer do not agree on the proposed classification and
wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits, where appropriate), the
contracting officer shall refer the questions, including the views of all interested parties and the
recommendation of the contracting officer, to the Administrator for determination. The
Administrator, or an authorized representative, will issue a determination within 30 days of
receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day
period that additional time is necessary.
(D) The wage rate (including fringe benefits where appropriate) determined pursuant to
paragraphs (a)(1)(ii) (B) or (C) of this section, shall be paid to all workers performing work in the
classification under this contract from the first day on which work is performed in the
classification.
(iii) Whenever the minimum wage rate prescribed in the contract for a class of laborers or
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mechanics includes a fringe benefit which is not expressed as an hourly rate, the contractor
shall either pay the benefit as stated in the wage determination or shall pay another bona fide
fringe benefit or an hourly cash equivalent thereof.
(iv) If the contractor does not make payments to a trustee or other third person, the contractor
may consider as part of the wages of any laborer or mechanic the amount of any costs
reasonably anticipated in providing bona fide fringe benefits under a plan or program, Provided,
That the Secretary of Labor has found, upon the written request of the contractor, that the
applicable standards of the Davis-Bacon Act have been met. The Secretary of Labor may
require the contractor to set aside in a separate account assets for the meeting of obligations
under the plan or program.
(v)(A) The contracting officer shall require that any class of laborers or mechanics which is not
listed in the wage determination and which is to be employed under the contract shall be
classified in conformance with the wage determination. The contracting officer shall approve an
additional classification and wage rate and fringe benefits therefore only when the following
criteria have been met:
(1) The work to be performed by the classification requested is not performed by a classification
in the wage determination; and
(2) The classification is utilized in the area by the construction industry; and
(3) The proposed wage rate, including any bona fide fringe benefits, bears a reasonable
relationship to the wage rates contained in the wage determination.
(B) If the contractor and the laborers and mechanics to be employed in the classification (if
known), or their representatives, and the contracting officer agree on the classification and wage
rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits where appropriate), a report of the
action taken shall be sent by the contracting officer to the Administrator of the Wage and Hour
Division, Employment Standards Administration, Washington, DC 20210. The Administrator, or
an authorized representative, will approve, modify, or disapprove every additional classification
action within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting
officer within the 30-day period that additional time is necessary.
(C) In the event the contractor, the laborers or mechanics to be employed in the classification or
their representatives, and the contracting officer do not agree on the proposed classification and
wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits, where appropriate), the
contracting officer shall refer the questions, including the views of all interested parties and the
recommendation of the contracting officer, to the Administrator for determination. The
Administrator, or an authorized representative, will issue a determination with 30 days of receipt
and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period
that additional time is necessary.
(D) The wage rate (including fringe benefits where appropriate) determined pursuant to
paragraphs (a)(1)(v) (B) or (C) of this section, shall be paid to all workers performing work in the
classification under this contract from the first day on which work is performed in the
classification.
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(2) Withholding - The City of Fort Collins shall upon its own action or upon written request of
an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause to be withheld from
the contractor under this contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor,
or any other federally-assisted contract subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements,
which is held by the same prime contractor, so much of the accrued payments or advances as
may be considered necessary to pay laborers and mechanics, including apprentices, trainees,
and helpers, employed by the contractor or any subcontractor the full amount of wages required
by the contract. In the event of failure to pay any laborer or mechanic, including any apprentice,
trainee, or helper, employed or working on the site of the work (or under the United States
Housing Act of 1937 or under the Housing Act of 1949 in the construction or development of the
project), all or part of the wages required by the contract, the City of Fort Collins may, after
written notice to the contractor, sponsor, applicant, or owner, take such action as may be
necessary to cause the suspension of any further payment, advance, or guarantee of funds until
such violations have ceased.
(3) Payrolls and basic records –
(i) Payrolls and basic records relating thereto shall be maintained by the contractor during
the course of the work and preserved for a period of three years thereafter for all laborers
and mechanics working at the site of the work (or under the United States Housing Act of
1937, or under the Housing Act of 1949, in the construction or development of the project).
Such records shall contain the name, address, and social security number of each such
worker, his or her correct classification, hourly rates of wages paid (including rates of
contributions or costs anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits or cash equivalents thereof of
the types described in section 1(b)(2)(B) of the Davis-Bacon Act), daily and weekly number
of hours worked, deductions made and actual wages paid. Whenever the Secretary of
Labor has found under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iv) that the wages of any laborer or mechanic
include the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing benefits under a plan or
program described in section 1(b)(2)(B) of the Davis-Bacon Act, the contractor shall
maintain records which show that the commitment to provide such benefits is enforceable,
that the plan or program is financially responsible, and that the plan or program has been
communicated in writing to the laborers or mechanics affected, and records which show the
costs anticipated or the actual cost incurred in providing such benefits. Contractors
employing apprentices or trainees under approved programs shall maintain written evidence
of the registration of apprenticeship programs and certification of trainee programs, the
registration of the apprentices and trainees, and the ratios and wage rates prescribed in the
applicable programs.
(ii)(A) The contractor shall submit weekly for each week in which any contract work is
performed a copy of all payrolls to the City of Fort Collins for transmission to the Federal
Transit Administration. The payrolls submitted shall set out accurately and completely all of
the information required to be maintained under section 5.5(a)(3)(i) of Regulations, 29 CFR
part 5. This information may be submitted in any form desired. Optional Form WH-347 is
available for this purpose and may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents
(Federal Stock Number 029-005-00014-1), U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
DC 20402. The prime contractor is responsible for the submission of copies of payrolls by
all subcontractors.
(B) Each payroll submitted shall be accompanied by a "Statement of Compliance," signed by
the contractor or subcontractor or his or her agent who pays or supervises the payment of
the persons employed under the contract and shall certify the following:
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(1) That the payroll for the payroll period contains the information required to be maintained
under section 5.5(a)(3)(i) of Regulations, 29 CFR part 5 and that such information is correct
and complete;
(2) That each laborer or mechanic (including each helper, apprentice, and trainee) employed
on the contract during the payroll period has been paid the full weekly wages earned,
without rebate, either directly or indirectly, and that no deductions have been made either
directly or indirectly from the full wages earned, other than permissible deductions as set
forth in Regulations, 29 CFR part 3;
(3) That each laborer or mechanic has been paid not less than the applicable wage rates
and fringe benefits or cash equivalents for the classification of work performed, as specified
in the applicable wage determination incorporated into the contract.
(C) The weekly submission of a properly executed certification set forth on the reverse side
of Optional Form WH-347 shall satisfy the requirement for submission of the "Statement of
Compliance" required by paragraph (a)(3)(ii)(B) of this section.
(D) The falsification of any of the above certifications may subject the contractor or
subcontractor to civil or criminal prosecution under section 1001 of title 18 and section 231
of title 31 of the United States Code.
(iii) The contractor or subcontractor shall make the records required under paragraph
(a)(3)(i) of this section available for inspection, copying, or transcription by authorized
representatives of the Federal Transit Administration or the Department of Labor, and shall
permit such representatives to interview employees during working hours on the job. If the
contractor or subcontractor fails to submit the required records or to make them available,
the Federal agency may, after written notice to the contractor, sponsor, applicant, or owner,
take such action as may be necessary to cause the suspension of any further payment,
advance, or guarantee of funds. Furthermore, failure to submit the required records upon
request or to make such records available may be grounds for debarment action pursuant to
29 CFR 5.12.
(4) Apprentices and trainees –
(i) Apprentices - Apprentices will be permitted to work at less than the predetermined rate
for the work they performed when they are employed pursuant to and individually registered
in a bona fide apprenticeship program registered with the U.S. Department of Labor,
Employment and Training Administration, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, or with a
State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Bureau, or if a person is employed in his or
her first 90 days of probationary employment as an apprentice in such an apprenticeship
program, who is not individually registered in the program, but who has been certified by the
Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or a State Apprenticeship Agency (where
appropriate) to be eligible for probationary employment as an apprentice. The allowable
ratio of apprentices to journeymen on the job site in any craft classification shall not be
greater than the ratio permitted to the contractor as to the entire work force under the
registered program. Any worker listed on a payroll at an apprentice wage rate, who is not
registered or otherwise employed as stated above, shall be paid not less than the applicable
wage rate on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed. In
addition, any apprentice performing work on the job site in excess of the ratio permitted
under the registered program shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the
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wage determination for the work actually performed. Where a contractor is performing
construction on a project in a locality other than that in which its program is registered, the
ratios and wage rates (expressed in percentages of the journeyman's hourly rate) specified
in the contractor's or subcontractor's registered program shall be observed. Every
apprentice must be paid at not less than the rate specified in the registered program for the
apprentice's level of progress, expressed as a percentage of the journeymen hourly rate
specified in the applicable wage determination. Apprentices shall be paid fringe benefits in
accordance with the provisions of the apprenticeship program. If the apprenticeship
program does not specify fringe benefits, apprentices must be paid the full amount of fringe
benefits listed on the wage determination for the applicable classification. If the
Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor determines
that a different practice prevails for the applicable apprentice classification, fringes shall be
paid in accordance with that determination. In the event the Bureau of Apprenticeship and
Training, or a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Bureau, withdraws approval
of an apprenticeship program, the contractor will no longer be permitted to utilize
apprentices at less than the applicable predetermined rate for the work performed until an
acceptable program is approved.
(ii) Trainees - Except as provided in 29 CFR 5.16, trainees will not be permitted to work at
less than the predetermined rate for the work performed unless they are employed pursuant
to and individually registered in a program which has received prior approval, evidenced by
formal certification by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training
Administration. The ratio of trainees to journeymen on the job site shall not be greater than
permitted under the plan approved by the Employment and Training Administration. Every
trainee must be paid at not less than the rate specified in the approved program for the
trainee's level of progress, expressed as a percentage of the journeyman hourly rate
specified in the applicable wage determination. Trainees shall be paid fringe benefits in
accordance with the provisions of the trainee program. If the trainee program does not
mention fringe benefits, trainees shall be paid the full amount of fringe benefits listed on the
wage determination unless the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division determines that
there is an apprenticeship program associated with the corresponding journeyman wage
rate on the wage determination which provides for less than full fringe benefits for
apprentices. Any employee listed on the payroll at a trainee rate who is not registered and
participating in a training plan approved by the Employment and Training Administration
shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the
classification of work actually performed. In addition, any trainee performing work on the job
site in excess of the ratio permitted under the registered program shall be paid not less than
the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the work actually performed. In the
event the Employment and Training Administration withdraws approval of a training
program, the contractor will no longer be permitted to utilize trainees at less than the
applicable predetermined rate for the work performed until an acceptable program is
approved.
(iii) Equal employment opportunity - The utilization of apprentices, trainees and journeymen
under this part shall be in conformity with the equal employment opportunity requirements of
Executive Order 11246, as amended, and 29 CFR part 30.
(5) Compliance with Copeland Act requirements - The contractor shall comply with the
requirements of 29 CFR part 3, which are incorporated by reference in this contract.
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(6) Subcontracts - n/a
(7) Contract termination: debarment - A breach of the contract clauses in 29 CFR 5.5 may
be grounds for termination of the contract, and for debarment as a contractor and a
subcontractor as provided in 29 CFR 5.12.
(8) Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act requirements - All rulings and
interpretations of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts contained in 29 CFR parts 1, 3, and 5
are herein incorporated by reference in this contract.
(9) Disputes concerning labor standards - Disputes arising out of the labor standards
provisions of this contract shall not be subject to the general disputes clause of this contract.
Such disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures of the Department of
Labor set forth in 29 CFR parts 5, 6, and 7. Disputes within the meaning of this clause
include disputes between the contractor (or any of its subcontractors) and the contracting
agency, the U.S. Department of Labor, or the employees or their representatives.
(10) Certification of eligibility –
(i) By entering into this contract, the contractor certifies that neither it (nor he or she) nor any
person or firm who has an interest in the contractor's firm is a person or firm ineligible to be
awarded Government contracts by virtue of section 3(a) of the Davis-Bacon Act or 29 CFR
5.12(a)(1).
(ii) No part of this contract shall be subcontracted to any person or firm ineligible for award of
a Government contract by virtue of section 3(a) of the Davis-Bacon Act or 29 CFR
5.12(a)(1).
(iii) The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in the U.S. Criminal Code, 18
U.S.C. 1001.
CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT
(1) Overtime requirements - No contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of the
contract work which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall
require or permit any such laborer or mechanic in any workweek in which he or she is employed
on such work to work in excess of forty hours in such workweek unless such laborer or
mechanic receives compensation at a rate not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of
pay for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in such workweek.
(2) Violation; liability for unpaid wages; liquidated damages - In the event of any violation of
the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section the contractor and any subcontractor
responsible therefore- shall be liable for the unpaid wages. In addition, such contractor and
subcontractor shall be liable to the United States for liquidated damages. Such liquidated
damages shall be computed with respect to each individual laborer or mechanic, including
watchmen and guards, employed in violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this
section, in the sum of $10 for each calendar day on which such individual was required or
permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of forty hours without payment of the
overtime wages required by the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section.
(3) Withholding for unpaid wages and liquidated damages - The City shall upon its own
action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor
withhold or cause to be withheld, from any moneys payable on account of work performed by
the contractor under any such contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime
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contractor, or any other federally-assisted contract subject to the Contract Work Hours and
Safety Standards Act, which is held by the same prime contractor, such sums as may be
determined to be necessary to satisfy any liabilities of such contractor or subcontractor for
unpaid wages and liquidated damages as provided in the clause set forth in paragraph (2) of
this section.
SEISMIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
The contractor agrees that any new building or addition to an existing building will be designed
and constructed in accordance with the standards for Seismic Safety required in Department of
Transportation Seismic Safety Regulations 49 CFR Part 41 and will certify to compliance to the
extent required by the regulation. The contractor also agrees to ensure that all work performed
under this contract including work performed by a subcontractor is in compliance with the
standards required by the Seismic Safety Regulations and the certification of compliance issued
on the project.
ENERGY CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS
The contractor agrees to comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy
efficiency which are contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with
the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
RECYCLED PRODUCTS
The contractor agrees to comply with all the requirements of Section 6002 of the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as amended (42 U.S.C. 6962), including but not
limited to the regulatory provisions of 40 CFR Part 247, and Executive Order 12873, as they
apply to the procurement of the items designated in Subpart B of 40 CFR Part 247.
CITY OF FORT COLLINS BID PROTEST PROCEDURES
The City of Fort Collins has a protest procedure, covering any phase of solicitation or award,
including but not limited to specification or award. The protest procedures are available from
the Purchasing Department, City of Fort Collins, 215 N. Mason, Street, 2nd Floor, P. O. Box
580, Fort Collins, CO. 80522. You may also request a copy of the procedures by emailing:
Purchasing@fcgov.com or calling 970-221-6775.
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Exhibit E: Site Pictures
CNG fuel site, front view
Ariel compressor, interior view #1
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Ariel compressor, interior view #2
Ariel compressor enclosure
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Ariel compressor control panel
GE compressor enclosure
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GE compressor, interior view
GE compressor, secondary blow-down tank
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Ingersoll Rand compressor
Xebec dryer
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Priority control panel for all three compressors
Interior of priority control panel