HomeMy WebLinkAboutBID - 5969 TRAFFIC CONTROLAdministrative Services
Purchasing Divison
215 North Mason Street y 2nd Floor y P.O. Box 580 y Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 y (970) 221-6775 y Fax (970) 221-6707 www.fcgov.com
INVITATION TO BID
BID 5969 Traffic Control Services Annual
BID OPENING: 3:00 p.m. (our clock), April 11, 2006
Sealed bids will be received and publicly opened at the office of the Director of Purchasing and
Risk Management, PO Box 580, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80522,
at the time and date noted on the bid proposal and/or contract documents. If delivered, they are
to be sent to 215 North Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed, the
address is P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, 80522-0580.
Bids must be received at the Purchasing Office prior to 3:00 p.m. (our clock), April 11,
2006.
Questions concerning the scope of the bid should be directed to Project Manager Syl Mireles,
(970) 221-6815.
Questions regarding bid submittal or process should be directed to John D. Stephen, CPPO,
CPPB, Senior Buyer (970) 221-6777.
A copy of the Bid may be obtained as follows:
1. Download the Bid from the Purchasing Webpage, Current Bids page, at:
https://secure2.fcgov.com/bso/login.jsp.
2. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, and request
a copy of the Bid.
Special Instructions
All bids must be properly signed by an authorized representative of the company with the legal
capacity to bind the company to the agreement. Bids may be withdrawn up to the date and hour
set for closing. Once bids have been accepted by the City and closing has occurred, failure to
enter into contract or honor the purchase order will be cause for removal of supplier's name
from the City of Fort Collins' bidders list for a period of twelve months from the date of the
opening. The City may also pursue any remedies available at law or in equity. Bid prices must
be held firm for a period of forty-five (45) days after bid openings.
Submission of a bid is deemed as acceptance of all terms, conditions and specifications
contained in the City's specifications initially provided to the bidder. Any proposed modification
must be accepted in writing by the City prior to award of the bid.
Only bids properly received by the Purchasing Office will be accepted. All bids should be clearly
identified by the bid number and bid name contained in the bid proposal.
No proposal will be accepted from, or any purchase order awarded, to any person, firm or
corporation in default on any obligation to the City.
Bids must be furnished exclusive of any federal excise tax, wherever applicable.
Bidders must be properly licensed and secure necessary permits wherever applicable.
Bidders not responding to this bid will be removed from our automated vendor listing for the
subject commodities.
The City may elect where applicable, to award bids on an individual item/group basis or on a
total bid basis, whichever is most beneficial to the City. The City reserves the right to accept or
reject any and all bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities.
Sales prohibited/conflict of interest: no officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall have
a financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment, material,
supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any decision-
making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to be
rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any gift,
gratuity, favor, entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who
has or is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited.
Freight terms: unless otherwise noted, all freight is F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid. All
freight charges must be included in prices submitted on proposal.
Discounts: any discounts allowed for prompt payment, etc., must be reflected in bid figures and
not entered as separate pricing on the proposal form.
Purchasing restrictions: your authorized signature of this bid assures your firm's compliance
with the City's purchasing restrictions. A copy of the resolutions is available for review in the
Purchasing Office or the City Clerk's Office. Request Resolution 91-121 for cement restrictions.
Collusive or sham bids: any bid deemed to be collusive or a sham bid will be rejected and
reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this bid assures that such bid is
genuine and is not a collusive or sham bid.
Bid results: for information regarding results for individual bids send a self-addressed,
self-stamped envelope and a bid tally will be mailed to you. Bid results will be posted in our
office 7 days after the bid opening.
James B. O’Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
Administrative Services
Purchasing Divison
215 North Mason Street y 2nd Floor y P.O. Box 580 y Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 y (970) 221-6775 y Fax (970) 221-6707 www.fcgov.com
INVITATION TO BID
BID 5969 Traffic Control Services Annual
BID OPENING: 3:00 p.m. (our clock), April 11, 2006
Sealed bids will be received and publicly opened at the office of the Director of Purchasing and
Risk Management, PO Box 580, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80522,
at the time and date noted on the bid proposal and/or contract documents. If delivered, they are
to be sent to 215 North Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed, the
address is P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, 80522-0580.
Bids must be received at the Purchasing Office prior to 3:00 p.m. (our clock), April 11,
2006.
Questions concerning the scope of the bid should be directed to Project Manager Syl Mireles,
(970) 221-6815.
Questions regarding bid submittal or process should be directed to John D. Stephen, CPPO,
CPPB, Senior Buyer (970) 221-6777.
A copy of the Bid may be obtained as follows:
1. Download the Bid from the Purchasing Webpage, Current Bids page, at:
https://secure2.fcgov.com/bso/login.jsp.
2. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, and request
a copy of the Bid.
Special Instructions
All bids must be properly signed by an authorized representative of the company with the legal
capacity to bind the company to the agreement. Bids may be withdrawn up to the date and hour
set for closing. Once bids have been accepted by the City and closing has occurred, failure to
enter into contract or honor the purchase order will be cause for removal of supplier's name
from the City of Fort Collins' bidders list for a period of twelve months from the date of the
opening. The City may also pursue any remedies available at law or in equity. Bid prices must
be held firm for a period of forty-five (45) days after bid openings.
Submission of a bid is deemed as acceptance of all terms, conditions and specifications
contained in the City's specifications initially provided to the bidder. Any proposed modification
must be accepted in writing by the City prior to award of the bid.
Only bids properly received by the Purchasing Office will be accepted. All bids should be clearly
identified by the bid number and bid name contained in the bid proposal.
No proposal will be accepted from, or any purchase order awarded, to any person, firm or
corporation in default on any obligation to the City.
Bids must be furnished exclusive of any federal excise tax, wherever applicable.
Bidders must be properly licensed and secure necessary permits wherever applicable.
Bidders not responding to this bid will be removed from our automated vendor listing for the
subject commodities.
The City may elect where applicable, to award bids on an individual item/group basis or on a
total bid basis, whichever is most beneficial to the City. The City reserves the right to accept or
reject any and all bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities.
Sales prohibited/conflict of interest: no officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall have
a financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment, material,
supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any decision-
making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to be
rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any gift,
gratuity, favor, entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who
has or is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited.
Freight terms: unless otherwise noted, all freight is F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid. All
freight charges must be included in prices submitted on proposal.
Discounts: any discounts allowed for prompt payment, etc., must be reflected in bid figures and
not entered as separate pricing on the proposal form.
Purchasing restrictions: your authorized signature of this bid assures your firm's compliance
with the City's purchasing restrictions. A copy of the resolutions is available for review in the
Purchasing Office or the City Clerk's Office. Request Resolution 91-121 for cement restrictions.
Collusive or sham bids: any bid deemed to be collusive or a sham bid will be rejected and
reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this bid assures that such bid is
genuine and is not a collusive or sham bid.
Bid results: for information regarding results for individual bids send a self-addressed,
self-stamped envelope and a bid tally will be mailed to you. Bid results will be posted in our
office 7 days after the bid opening.
James B. O’Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
BID PROPOSAL
BID #5969 Traffic Control Services Annual
BID OPENING: April 11, 2006, 3:00P.M. (our clock)
WE HEREBY ENTER OUR BID FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS' REQUIREMENTS
FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES PER THE BID INVITATION AND ANY REFERENCED
SPECIFICATIONS:
The City of Fort Collins is requesting bids to provide traffic control services for the various City
departments.
For technical questions, please contact Syl Mireles, Traffic Operations, at 970-221-6815.
For purchasing questions, please contact John Stephen, CPPO, CPPB, Senior Buyer, at 970-
221-6777.
The attached Services Agreement (Exhibit "A") (EXAMPLE) must be signed after award of
contract and proof of insurance (Exhibit "B") furnished by the successful vendor.
The City reserves the right to negotiate with any vendor as meets the needs of the City and to
reject any or all proposals.
1. Qualifications of Bidder:
A. Qualified bidder must be doing business under the present business name for one
year.
B. Qualified bidder shall have sufficient manpower and equipment to accomplish said
work in the required time.
C. The Owner may make such investigation as it deems necessary to determine the
ability of the bidder to perform the work and the bidder shall furnish to the Owner all
such information and data as is reasonably required for this purpose. The Owner
reserves the right to disqualify any bid, if the evidence resulting from the Owners
investigation shows, in the opinion of the Owner, that the bidder is not properly
qualified to prosecute the work described herein.
2. Bids shall include the following information
A. Name of company representative responsible to resolve disputes, answer questions,
etc.
B. Resumes of major employees that will be working on this project including years of
experience and years with the firm.
C. List of equipment, trucks, etc. available to service the City. This information shall
include age and condition of equipment.
D. Bid schedules and Bid tab.
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E. Three (3) references specific to contracts longer than one job, ie. yearly contracts if
possible. References must include contact name, date when work was completed
and type of work.
3. Method of Award
Contractor must fill out each Bid Schedule, A,B,C and take those prices and insert them into the
Price/Unit on the Bid Tab, multiply by the Quantity to reach a sub-total for each Bid Schedule on
the Bid Tab. Contract award will be based upon the lowest Project Total dollar amount written
on the Bid Tab.
The City may award this bid to more than one contractor. The City will not guarantee any
quantities or dollar amounts of work per Contractor during the term of this contract.
The City may use service evaluation forms to rate the Contractor performances after contract
award. If performance is rated below average, the Contractor will have one week to correct any
deficiencies. If not corrected within this time frame, the City has the option to terminate the
contract, at no cost to the City, for the non-performing contractor. Contractor must meet the
requirements of the Service Agreement.
4. Term of the Agreement
This agreement shall be effective for a period of one year from the date on the Services
Agreement, and will be renewable for four (4) additional one-year terms and at the option of the
City and if the Contractor is agreeable to the same terms as contained herein. Prices shall
remain the same for the first renewal term. A price increase may be negotiated for subsequent
renewals. Such increases shall not exceed the Denver-Boulder CPI index. Billings and
payments will be made using the prices listed on the Bid Schedule/s provided. Ninety days
before the expiration of each one-year term, the City has the option of sending a renewal notice
to the Contractor.
In the event that a service is requested that is not listed on the Bid Schedule, the Contractor
shall contact the City's Traffic Control Manager and Purchasing Department, to negotiate an
appropriate unit price for the service.
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BID FORM
Bid Schedule “ A “
Contractor to provide all service, manpower and equipment.
Traffic Control Supervisor (at job site) $_________ per hour
Traffic Control Supervisor (at job site) $_________ per day
Flag Person with paddle $_________ per hour
Flag Person with paddle $_________ per day
36" Reflectorized Tube $_________ per day per unit
Vertical Panel without light $_________ per day per unit
Type I Barricade without light $_________ per day per unit
Type II Barricade without light $_________ per day per unit
Type III Barricade without lights $_________ per day per unit
Light - Steady Burn $_________ per day per each
Light - Flashing $_________ per day per each
Barrels $_________ per day per unit
Size A Sign with stand $_________ per day per set
Size A Sign without stand $_________ per day per set
Size B Sign with stand $_________ per day per set
Size B Sign without stand $_________ per day per set
No Parking Sign with stand $_________ per day per unit
Specialty Sign Size A-Cost of Manufacturing $_________ per sign
Specialty Sign Size B-Cost of Manufacturing $_________ per sign
28" Cone with reflective strip $_________ per day per cone
36" Cone with reflective strip $_________ per day per cone
Safety Fence $_________ per day per roll
Light - Steady Burn $_________ per day per unit
Light - Flashing $_________ per day per unit
Arrow Board $_________ per day per unit
Message Board $_________ per day per unit
Type IV Barrier-Jersey Barrier $_________ per day per unit
Size A Signs - 0.01 to 9.00 Square Feet
Size B Signs - 9.01 to 16.00 Square Feet
Specialty Signs - The initial manufacturing will be paid for per the unit cost for specialty signs and the rental
rate paid per the appropriate rental rate.
Firm Name:______________________________
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Bid Schedule “ B “
Rental including Delivery and Pickup Only
Flag Person with paddle $_________ per hour
Flag Person with paddle $_________ per day
36" Reflectorized Tube $_________ per day per unit
Vertical Panel without light $_________ per day per unit
Type I Barricade without light $_________ per day per unit
Type II Barricade without light $_________ per day per unit
Type III Barricade without lights $_________ per day per unit
Light - Steady Burn $_________ per day per each
Light - Flashing $_________ per day per each
Barrels $_________ per day per unit
Size A Sign with stand $_________ per day per set
Size A Sign without stand $_________ per day per set
Size B Sign with stand $_________ per day per set
Size B Sign without stand $_________ per day per set
No Parking Sign with stand $_________ per day per unit
Specialty Sign Size A-Cost of Manufacturing $_________ per sign
Specialty Sign Size B-Cost of Manufacturing $_________ per sign
28" Cone with reflective strip $_________ per day per cone
36" Cone with reflective strip $_________ per day per cone
Hand Paddle with 5' Handle $_________ per day per unit
Safety Fence $_________ per day per roll
Light - Steady Burn $_________ per day per unit
Light - Flashing $_________ per day per unit
Arrow Board $_________ per day per unit
Message Board $_________ per day per unit
Firm Name:______________________________
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Bid Schedule “C”
Rental Only - Picked up and returned by City Personal
Flag Person with paddle $_________ per hour
Flag Person with paddle $_________ per day
36" Reflectorized Tube $_________ per day per unit
Vertical Panel without light $_________ per day per unit
Type I Barricade without light $_________ per day per unit
Type II Barricade without light $_________ per day per unit
Type III Barricade without lights $_________ per day per unit
Light - Steady Burn $_________ per day per each
Light - Flashing $_________ per day per each
Barrels $_________ per day per unit
Size A Sign with stand $_________ per day per set
Size A Sign without stand $_________ per day per set
Size B Sign with stand $_________ per day per set
Size B Sign without stand $_________ per day per set
No Parking Sign with stand $_________ per day per unit
Specialty Sign Size A-Cost of Manufacturing $_________ per sign
Specialty Sign Size B-Cost of Manufacturing $_________ per sign
28" Cone with reflective strip $_________ per day per cone
36" Cone with reflective strip $_________ per day per cone
Hand Paddle with 5' Handle $_________ per day per unit
Safety Fence $_________ per day per roll
Light - Steady Burn $_________ per day per unit
Light - Flashing $_________ per day per unit
Arrow Board $_________ per day per unit
Message Board $_________ per day per unit
Firm Name:______________________________
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BID FORM TOTALS
Bid Schedule “ A “ (Contractor to provide all service ,manpower and equipment.)
Description Price/Unit Quantity Total
Traffic Control Supervisor (at job site) $_________ per hour 270 $_________
Traffic Control Supervisor (at job site) $_________ per day 3 $_________
Flag Person with paddle $_________ per hour 220 $_________
Flag Person with paddle $_________ per day 3 $_________
Vertical Panel without light $_________ per day per unit 191 $_________
Type I Barricade without light $_________ per day per unit 181 $_________
Type III Barricade without lights $_________ per day per unit 25 $_________
Light - Steady Burn $_________ per day per each 50 $_________
Light - Flashing $_________ per day per each 150 $_________
Barrels $_________ per day per unit 75 $_________
Size A Sign with stand $_________ per day per set 90 $_________
Size A Sign without stand $_________ per day per set 10 $_________
Size B Sign with stand $_________ per day per set 10 $_________
No Parking Sign with stand $_________ per day per unit 200 $_________
Specialty Sign Size A-Cost of Manufac. $_________ per sign 5 $_________
28" Cone with reflective strip $_________ per day per cone 285 $_________
36" Cone with reflective strip $_________ per day per cone 100 $_________
Safety Fence $_________ per day per roll 10 $_________
Arrow Board $_________ per day per unit 3 $_________
Message Board $_________ per day per unit 1 $_________
Type IV Barrier-Jersey Barrier $_________ per day per unit 50 $_________
SUB-TOTAL SCHEDULE “A” $___________
Bid Schedule “ B “
Rental including Delivery and Pickup Only
Price/Unit Quantity Total
Flag Person with paddle $_________ per hour 100 $_________
Flag Person with paddle $_________ per day 3 $_________
36" Reflectorized Tube $_________ per day per unit 100 $_________
Vertical Panel without light $_________ per day per unit 160 $_________
Type I Barricade without light $_________ per day per unit 95 $_________
Type II Barricade without light $_________ per day per unit 40 $_________
Type III Barricade without lights $_________ per day per unit 10 $_________
Light - Steady Burn $_________ per day per each 50 $_________
Light - Flashing $_________ per day per each 150 $_________
Barrels $_________ per day per unit 75 $_________
Size A Sign with stand $_________ per day per set 80 $_________
Size B Sign with stand $_________ per day per set 10 $_________
Size B Sign without stand $_________ per day per set 5 $_________
No Parking Sign with stand $_________ per day per unit 100 $_________
Specialty Sign Size A-Cost of Manufacturing $_________ per sign 5 $_________
28" Cone with reflective strip $_________ per day per cone 100 $_________
36" Cone with reflective strip $_________ per day per cone 50 $_________
Hand Paddle with 5' Handle $_________ per day per unit 3 $_________
Safety Fence $_________ per day per roll 18 $_________
Arrow Board $_________ per day per unit 2 $_________
Message Board $_________ per day per unit 1 $_________
SUB-TOTAL SCHEDULE “B” $___________
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Bid Schedule “C”
Rental Only - Picked up and returned by City Personal
Price/Unit Quantity Total
Flag Person with paddle $_________ per hour 30 $_________
Flag Person with paddle $_________ per day 2 $_________
Vertical Panel without light $_________ per day per unit 135 $_________
Type I Barricade without light $_________ per day per unit 70 $_________
Type III Barricade without lights $_________ per day per unit 10 $_________
Light - Steady Burn $_________ per day per each 30 $_________
Light - Flashing $_________ per day per each 180 $_________
Size A Sign with stand $_________ per day per set 35 $_________
Size B Sign with stand $_________ per day per set 12 $_________
Size B Sign without stand $_________ per day per set 4 $_________
No Parking Sign with stand $_________ per day per unit 75 $_________
Specialty Sign Size A-Cost of Manufacturing $_________ per sign 5 $_________
Specialty Sign Size B-Cost of Manufacturing $_________ per sign 5 $_________
28" Cone with reflective strip $_________ per day per cone 75 $_________
Hand Paddle with 5' Handle $_________ per day per unit 3 $_________
Safety Fence $_________ per day per roll 18 $_________
Arrow Board $_________ per day per unit 5 $_________
Message Board $_________ per day per unit 1 $_________
SUB-TOTAL SCHEDULE “C” $___________
SUB-TOTAL SCHEDULE “A” $___________
SUB-TOTAL SCHEDULE “B” $___________
SUB-TOTAL SCHEDULE “C” $___________
PROJECT TOTAL $___________
__________________________________ ___________________________________
Signature and Title Typed or Printed Name of Signatory
__________________________________ (_____) -__________________________
Company Name Telephone Number (Area Code)
_________________________________________________ ____________________
Address (Street, PO Box, City, State, Zip) Date
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BID 5969 Traffic Control Services Annual
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Scope of Services covers the requirements for providing Traffic Control Devices and Services
for the City of Fort Collins on an annual basis. All of these requirements and provisions shall be
incorporated in the signed Services Agreement when the bid is awarded.
A: Certificates and TCS Duties
All work area traffic control placed within City of Fort Collins right of way, under the terms of this
contract, shall be under the direct supervision of a Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS). The TCS
shall posses a current American Traffic Safety Services Association certification or a C.C.A.
Colorado Contractors Association certification as a work site traffic control supervisor this
certification shall be on file with the City. Valid certification card shall be presented to the City
Traffic Control Manager for each person employed to perform as a TCS. When new TCS's are
hired their certification card must be presented and the new TCS briefed by the City Traffic
Control Manager prior to putting that person on the job. A TCS must be on site when traffic
control devices are placed, modified and removed. The hourly and daily rate charged for TCS
personnel shall include a properly equipped vehicle and a cellular telephone.
The TCS's duties shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Coordination of all traffic control related operations, including those of Subcontractors
and Suppliers.
(2) Preparing and revising Traffic Control Plans as required.
(3) Direct supervision of project flaggers.
(4) Supervise the notification of businesses, Schools, and residents prior to construction as
directed. (The notification of businesses and residents may be accomplished by a
representative of the TCS.)
(5) Maintaining a daily traffic control log which shall become part of the City's project
records.
(6) Inspecting traffic control devices on every calendar day for the duration of the project.
(7) Insuring that traffic control devices are functioning as required.
(8) Overseeing all requirements covered by the plans and specifications which contribute to
the convenience, safety and orderly movement of traffic.
(9) Flagging.
(10)Setting up traffic control devices.
For all street closures, the Traffic Control Company or Contractor shall be responsible for the
notification of businesses and residents. The notification shall consist of distributing letters
indicating the nature of the work to be completed, any special instructions (i.e. limits on lawn
watering during concrete pouring, etc.), the dates and times of the work, and the Parking and
access restrictions that will apply. Sample letters will be provided by City personnel. Letters shall
be submitted with the Traffic Control Plans for approval. After approval, the letters shall be
distributed a minimum of 24 hours prior or as required by City of Ft. Collins Traffic Operations to
the commencement of each phase of the work. (Note: The time frame criteria for distributing
letters is the same as for posting "NO PARKING" signs.) The cost for preparing and distributing
the letters shall be included in the cost for TCS hour or day rate. Please refer to City Work Area
Traffic Control Handbook.
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Time spent maintaining signs on the weekends, holidays, bad weather days, and other days shall
be included in the unit prices for the equipment.
All traffic control devices shall be placed under the supervision of a Traffic Control Supervisor.
Failure to have a TCS during placement, changes or removal or failure to have a certified Flagger
shall remove all liability from the City for any adverse consequences and the City will not pay the
cost of any non-certified personnel.
Flag people must be certified through the Colorado Department of Highways Flagger Certification
Program or other City approved certification programs. The Contractor must certify their
employees as required by this contract without expense to the City. All flag people must carry
proof of certification and present it when requested by a City representative. If the onsite TCS
performs flagging duties the City will pay for flagging price only.
B: Conformity
All traffic control devices placed in the City right of way under the terms of the contract must meet
or exceed the minimum standards set forth in the most current issue of the City of Fort Collins
Handbook for Traffic Control. Additionally, any sign blank with signs faces on both sides must
have the back sign face completely covered when in use to avoid confusion to motorists traveling
in the opposite direction. Company identification must not be placed on the front of traffic control
devices and all identification must comply with current MUTCD regulations.
C: Service Call Requirements
Delivery and set-up of the traffic control devices shall occur per date and time agreed upon by
contractor and City Representative for day to day type activities between the hours as requested
by City of Ft. Collins, if a Traffic Control plan has previously been approved. Delivery and set-up
of traffic control devices shall occur within 2 hours for minor set-ups as requested by City of Ft.
Collins. Delivery and set-up of the traffic control devices shall occur within 30 minutes in an
emergency. Emergency requests must be responded to immediately with personnel and
equipment on site within 30 minutes of notification. City personnel shall give the contractor as
much notice as possible for work requiring traffic control, except in the event of an emergency.
City personnel shall endeavor to give reasonable advance notice, even for day to day requests on
minor set-ups. Contractor cannot refuse delivery and set-up of traffic control devices and or traffic
control personnel as requested by City of Ft. Collins various departments.
D: Traffic Control Plan Preparation and Approval
If same Traffic Control Plan (T.C.P.) or a slightly modified T.C.P. is used more than once for same
set-up per job, the T.C.P. is paid for only once..
The awarded Contractor will be required to prepare a traffic control plan for all projects, except
emergencies lasting less than 24 hours. The traffic control plans must be prepared by a certified
TCS, and presented to the City's Traffic Control Manager for approval, prior to set-up of devices
at job site. In the case of an emergency lasting longer than 24 hours, a traffic control plan will be
submitted within 12 hours of the initial emergency. Approval by the City Traffic Control Manager
will be completed within 24 hours after plan is presented. A copy of the signed, approved plan
must be maintained by traffic control personnel at the job site and presented to the City
representatives during set-up.
If, upon arrival at a job site, a City representative determines an approved traffic plan set-up is not
being used, the job will be immediately stopped until the correct set-up is in place. This action will
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result in non-payment to the Contractor for any illegal devices, delivery, set-up, modification or
removal charges as further defined in the City of Fort Collins Handbook for Traffic Control
associated with the job. Additionally, at the discretion of the City, the Contractor can be back-
charged liquidated damages incurred by City for downtime or loss of services during the stoppage
of work, at a rate of $200/hour.
The Traffic Control Plan shall include, as a minimum, the following:
(1) A detailed diagram which shows the location of all sign placements, including advance
construction signs (if not previously approved) and speed limit signs; method, length,
and time duration for lane closures; and location of flag persons.
(2) A tabulation of all traffic control devices shown on the detailed diagram including, but
not limited to: construction signs; vertical panel; vertical panel with light; Type I, Type
II, and Type III barricades; cones; drum channelizing devices; and advance warning
flashing or sequencing arrow panel. Certain traffic control devices may be used for
more than one operation or phase. However, all devices required for any particular
phase must be detailed and tabulated for each phase.
(3) Number of flaggers to be used.
(4) Parking Restrictions to be in affect.
E: Setup, Rental and Removal
In no case will the responsibility for setup and modification of traffic control devices be divided
between the Contractor and City Crews. Either the Contractor sets up all the traffic control
devices or the City Crews will setup the traffic control devices. City personnel shall specify who
will do the traffic control setup and modification when making the request for traffic control
devices.
The City shall have the option of renting devices from the Contractor at the unit prices bid, and
handling the traffic control internally, to include all staffing required. In such cases the City shall
be responsible for the traffic control plan, and any required TCS's. Bid schedule “B” is for rental of
devices and flaggers only.
Removal of traffic control devices from TRAVELED ROADWAY shall occur within 30 minutes after
request is made, and no rental rates may be assessed after that point. Traffic control devices
shall be placed and/or stored when not in use in City right of way in such a manner that minimizes
the hazards to pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles. Material shall be removed from City right-of-
way within 12 hours.
F: Availability and Service Checks
The contractor must be available for requests 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, including holidays
at a Fort Collins phone number. The person answering the phone must be capable of receiving
messages and must notify the TCS on duty immediately. Contractor must return call to City
personnel within 10 minutes of receipt of request of service.
Response times must conform to Section C requirements.
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While the traffic control devices are being used by the City, a TCS will perform service checks as
determined by the requesting department as many times as requested, at least four times a day,
twice between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., and twice between the hours of 5:00 P.M.
and 7:00 A.M., on residential, collector and arterial streets to insure that all traffic control devices
are working properly and are positioned correctly, 7 days a week including holidays. During
inclement weather, ie. wind, rain, snow, etc., it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to perform
inspection more frequently to assure that all devises are visible and working properly or as
requested by City of Ft. Collins.
A log of each service check, noting location, times and any problems encountered, must be
maintained by the Contractor and a copy given to the City Department Representative monthly, or
to any City Representative upon request. Random checks by City representatives will be made to
verify compliance to this section.
The cost of providing service checks shall be included in unit prices. If all service checks are not
preformed in accordance with these specifications equipment rental for equipment not serviced
will not be paid for.
G: Specifications for Devices
The traffic control devices provided by the Contractor shall meet the current City of Ft. Collins
Traffic Control Handbook and current federal specifications for such traffic control devices as set
forth in the manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (official, with revisions), as compiled by the
Federal Highway Administration. All traffic control devices shall be clean and in good operating
condition when delivered and shall be maintained in that manner on a daily basis.
• Size A Signs - 0.01 to 9.00 Square Feet
• Size B Signs - 9.01 to 16.00 Square Feet
• Type III Barricades must be min 8' wide and 5' high.
• Safety fencing shall be 48" high in 50' rolls, rigid orange 2" plastic mesh. The fence shall
be secured with posts or barricades with sand bags or anchorage approved by City
personnel.
28" cones with collars must be used on residential, collector and arterial streets. 36" cones with
collars must be used on any street with a posted speed limit of 40 MPH or greater.
H: Loss or Damage
The City will not be responsible for any damage to, or loss of traffic control devices. Traffic control
devices shall remain the property of the Contractor and must be clearly marked as to ownership,
within the regulations set forth by the Federal Highway Administration. Upon notification by the
City of any need for replacement or repair, the Contractor must make such replacement or repair
as needed within 30 minutes of notification.
City crews shall not move the traffic control devices from one location to another unless an
emergency situation exists, or unless the City is renting only the devices and is handling the traffic
control plan/staffing internally. In the event of an emergency the City shall notify the Contractor
within 24 hours after such relocation.
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I: Quantity
The City is not obligated to take delivery of any minimum quantity of traffic control devices.
J: Log and Billing Forms
A permanent log for each request shall be maintained in a legible manner and will contain the
following information:
a. Date and time of request for placement.
b. Date and time traffic control devices to be placed.
c. Name of person and department making the request for placement.
d. Project name and location of traffic control devices.
e. Quantity of each type and identification per MUTCD designation or designate as a
specialty.
f. Date and time traffic control devices were placed.
g. Clearly printed name and signature of City personnel responsible for accepting devices
at job site. If City personnel are not at the job site, a signature of responsible City
person shall be obtained within 24 hours. In no case will traffic control invoices be paid
for unsigned or altered logs.
h. All modifications made, to include moving devices, adding additional devices, taking
devices away. The City personnel requesting each modification shall also be
identified.
I. Date and time of request for removal.
j. Date and time traffic control devices are to be removed.
k. Name and department making request for removal.
l. Date and time traffic control devices are removed.
m. Name of person making log entries.
n. T.C.S. and flagger hours
o. A tabulation/spreadsheet showing daily quantities may be required by some Project
Managers for projects longer than 2 calendar day duration. This sheet shall be signed
by the TCS and City Representative and shall be writing.
A permanent log for each weekend and after-hour service call will be maintained and submitted
with monthly billings. The service call log shall contain the following information:
a. Date and time of service call
b. Location
c. Name of person performing the call
d. Services performed (i.e., barricade lights checked, light changed, cones replaced,
cones straightened, etc.)
e. T.C.S. and flagger hours
Invoices shall contain information items c, d, e, f, g, h, I, j, and o from the log sheets in legible
form. Separate invoices by project shall be provided. All invoices and log sheets shall be sent by
the Contractor, in duplicate, to the Accounting department or to the Department of the City.
Invoices not containing all required information will be returned to the Contractor and not paid until
completed.
Questions regarding invoices shall be answered promptly and professionally. The Contractor
shall respond to individual replies as required. Departments which request additional information
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on their invoice forms. All billing problems will be brought to the attention of the accounting staff
immediately upon discovery.
All bills shall be submitted within 15 days after notification to pickup traffic control devices. For
projects lasting longer then 30 days, bills will be submitted every 30 days and within 15 days of
the end of the 30 day period. Bills not submitted within 15 days will incur a penalty of 15% of the
invoice total unless the Project Manager, in his discretion, determines that the delay was caused
by circumstances beyond the control of the Contractor. Bills not submitted within 30 days will
incur a penalty of 30% of the invoice total unless the Project Manager, in his discretion,
determines that the delay was caused by circumstances beyond the control of the Contractor.
Payment will be made within 30 days after verification of billing charges.
K: Contractor Responsibility for Work
The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages, loss or injuries that occur as a result of the
fault or negligence of said Contractor or his employees in connection with the performance of this
work. The Contractor is to place all traffic control devices to meet or exceed the standards set
forth in the most current City of Fort Collins Work Area Traffic Control Handbook. The Contractor
shall not be expected to compromise this responsibility. The Contractor should contact the City
Traffic Control Manager if such an occasion should occur.
The Contractor shall furnish sufficient Traffic Control Supervisors, flag people and working
personnel capable of promptly accomplishing all service requests according to the terms of this
contract. The Contractor's employees shall conduct themselves in a proper and efficient manner
while performing services for the City of Fort Collins. The City reserves the right to reject
personnel for cause, and the Contractor shall replace these individuals promptly at the City's
request.
L: Monthly Report:
Upon request the contractor shall provide monthly written reports of the total number of calls
received per day, as well as the general nature of the calls, i.e., number of barricades placed,
location and when removed.
M: Insurance Coverage
During the term of this contract, insurance coverage in the amount of $500,000 combined single
limit, bodily injury and property damage shall be maintained by the Contractor, see Exhibit B. A
certificate of insurance providing such coverage shall be presented to the City at the time the
Services Agreement is signed by the Contractor.
N: Termination
This Contract and all associated purchase orders may be terminated by the City, upon fifteen (15)
days written notice.
The City shall have the ability to bid traffic control for any selected projects separately, if it is in the
City's interest.
O: Pricing Structure
The cost for setting up equipment, modifying equipment, and maintaining equipment during
authorized days shall be included in the Contract Unit Price for Traffic Control Supervisor per day
and per hour.
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The cost for Traffic Control Devices, shall include delivery, rental, and pickup. The cost for setting
up equipment, modifying equipment, and maintaining equipment will be paid for under the
contract unit price for TCS as described above.
If a TCS(s) is used for an authorized day(a day is 10 hours), but not for the entire day, the TCS(s)
shall be paid at the contract unit price for "Traffic Control Supervisor" at the per hour rate.
The quantity to be measured for flagging will be the total number of hours that flagging is actually
used as authorized. Hours of flagging in excess of those authorized shall be at the Contractor's
expense. Flagger breaks shall be included in the Contract Unit Price for Flagging. The method
for covering flagger breaks shall be approved by the City Representative.
Flagging outside of the construction work hours will not be paid for under the terms of this contract
unless authorized. Flagger stand-by time will not be paid.
In locations where traffic control is set up and the work is not performed due to Traffic Control
Contractor caused delays, the traffic control shall not be paid for under the terms of this contract.
The costs for advance warning "NO PARKING" signs for periods in excess of 24 hours prior to the
advancement of work, including those instances when said signs have been changed or
otherwise updated to reflect current schedules, will not be paid for under the terms of this contract
unless authorized by the City in writing. In addition, the Owner shall deduct from compensation
due the Contractor $10.00 for each traffic control device per day, including "NO PARKING" signs,
for said conditions.
Payment shall be full compensation for furnishing, erecting, maintaining, moving, removing and
disposing of construction traffic control devices necessary to complete the work. All construction
traffic control devices which are not permanently incorporated into the project will remain the
property of the Contractor.
Payment shall be made for the maximum number of each type of traffic control device being used
at one given time per day. The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price for
each of the pay items listed in the Bid Schedules.
The initial manufacturing will be paid for Specialty Signs per unit and the actual use paid for under
the appropriate unit cost for Size A or Size B sign. This item shall apply to new signs only. Once
manufactured, they may be used throughout the project. Upon completion of the work, the
Specialty Signs shall be returned to the Contractor.
Flagger hand signs will not be measured and paid for separately, but shall be included in the
work. The flaggers shall be provided with electronic communication devices when required.
These devices will not be measured and paid for separately, but shall be included in the work.
The cost of batteries, electricity and/or fuel for all lighting or warning devices will not be paid for
separately but will be considered subsidiary to the item. Sand bags will not be measured and
paid for separately, but shall be included in the work.
The Contractor may provide larger construction traffic signs than those typically used in
accordance with the MUTCD, if approved; however, payment will be made for the typical panel
size.
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The City shall not be responsible for any losses or damage due to theft or vandalism.
P: Liquidated Damages
Liquidated damages at an hourly rate of $200/hour, may be assessed and back billed to the
Contractor as stated in Section D for downtime incurred due to negligence of the Contractor in
placement of traffic control devices resulting in shut-down of job sites.
Material shall be removed from City right-of-way within 24 hours. City dispatch logs will be used
to confirm proper removal and pick-up time frames are met; failure to conform can result in back
charging of daily rental rates per day for each device remaining after notification.
It shall be recognized by and between the parties hereto that the City will suffer certain
unspecified damages in the event service is not provided in accordance with the terms of the
proposal, and the signed Services Agreement. In recognition of the difficulty of ascertaining the
actual damages to be sustained by the City, the parties shall agree that the assessment of
liquidated damages shall be appropriate. In the event the project is not completed within the
specified time, there shall be assessed against the Contractor, and the Contractor shall
authorize the City to retain from monies due the Contractor, based on the following schedule:
1. If the Contractor fails to respond to service requests within two (2) hours for all
locations, the City may deduct $200.00 per offense from payment as liquidated
damages or have the authority to call in another contractor. Emergency response
time shall be 30 minutes, if response time is not met the City will have the authority
to call in another contractor.
2. The City reserves the right to assess liquidated damages in the amount of $10.00 per
day for each day per each barricade when barricades are not removed after
notification as set forth in Section C of Exhibit A. In no event shall liquidated
damages exceed the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) during the term of
this Agreement.
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SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below by and
between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter
referred to as the "City" and , hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider".
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed
by and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Scope of Services. The Service Provider agrees to provide services in
accordance with the scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of
( ) page and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. The Work Schedule. The services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement
shall be performed in accordance with the Work Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "B",
consisting of ( ) page, and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. Contract Period. This Agreement shall commence , 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
ninety (90) days prior to contract end.
4. Delay. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its
obligations by unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and without its fault or
negligence, then the party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is
prevented by such cause. To the extent that the performance is actually prevented, the Service
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Provider must provide written notice to the City of such condition within fifteen (15) days from
the onset of such condition.
5. Early Termination by City/Notice. Notwithstanding the time periods contained
herein, the City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written
notice of termination to the Service Provider. Such notice shall be delivered at least fifteen (15)
days prior to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by
the parties. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed, postage
prepaid and sent to the following addresses:
City: Service Provider:
In the event of early termination by the City, the Service Provider shall be paid for services
rendered to the date of termination, subject only to the satisfactory performance of the Service
Provider's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be the Service Provider's sole
right and remedy for such termination.
6. Contract Sum. The City shall pay the Service provider for the performance of this
Contract, subject to additions and deletions provided herein, per the attached Exhibit "C",
consisting of ( ) page(s), and incorporated herein by this reference.
7. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of the
work, its representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary
and proper decisions with reference to the services provided under this agreement. All requests
concerning this agreement shall be directed to the City Representative.
8. Independent Service provider. The services to be performed by Service Provider
are those of an independent service provider and not of an employee of the City of Fort Collins.
The City shall not be responsible for withholding any portion of Service Provider's compensation
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hereunder for the payment of FICA, Workmen's Compensation or other taxes or benefits or for
any other purpose.
9. 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.
10. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval or acceptance of, or payment for
any of the services shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights or benefits
provided to the City under this Agreement or cause of action arising out of performance of this
Agreement.
11. Warranty.
(a) Service Provider warrants that all work performed hereunder shall be
performed with the highest degree of competence and care in accordance
with accepted standards for work of a similar nature.
(b) Unless otherwise provided in the Agreement, all materials and equipment
incorporated into any work shall be new and, where not specified, of the
most suitable grade of their respective kinds for their intended use, and all
workmanship shall be acceptable to City.
(c) Service Provider warrants all equipment, materials, labor and other work,
provided under this Agreement, except City-furnished materials,
equipment and labor, against defects and nonconformances in design,
materials and workmanship/workwomanship for a period beginning with
the start of the work and ending twelve (12) months from and after final
acceptance under the Agreement, regardless whether the same were
furnished or performed by Service Provider or by any of its subcontractors
of any tier. Upon receipt of written notice from City of any such defect or
nonconformances, the affected item or part thereof shall be redesigned,
repaired or replaced by Service Provider in a manner and at a time
acceptable to City.
12. 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.
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13. 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.
14. Binding Effect. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto, constitutes the
entire agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon said parties, their officers,
employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors, heirs,
personal representatives, successors and assigns of said parties.
15. 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 ,
consisting of ( ) pages[s], attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference. The Service Provider before commencing services hereunder, shall deliver to the
City's Director of Purchasing and Risk Management, P. O. Box 580 Fort Collins, Colorado
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80522 one copy of a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage required from an insurance
company acceptable to the City.
16. 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.
17. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the construction
interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. In the event any provision of this
Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement.
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
a municipal corporation
By:_______________________________
James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Assistant City Attorney
Date:_____________________________
By:_______________________________
__________________________________
PRINT NAME
__________________________________
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date:_____________________________
ATTEST: (Corporate Seal)
_____________________________
CORPORATE SECRETARY
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EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Service Provider will provide, from insurance companies acceptable to the City, the
insurance coverage designated hereinafter and pay all costs. Before commencing work under
this bid, the Service Provider shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance showing the type,
amount, class of operations covered, effective dates and date of expiration of policies, and
containing substantially the following statement:
"The insurance evidenced by this Certificate will not be cancelled or materially altered,
except after ten (10) days written notice has been received by the City of Fort Collins."
In case of the breach of any provision of the Insurance Requirements, the City, at its option, may
take out and maintain, at the expense of the Service Provider, such insurance as the City may
deem proper and may deduct the cost of such insurance from any monies which may be due or
become due the Service Provider under this Agreement. The City, its officers, agents and
employees shall be named as additional insureds on the Service Provider's general liability and
automobile liability insurance policies for any claims arising out of work performed under this
Agreement.
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:
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.