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ADDENDUM No. 1
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Description of BID 7379: Public Access Channel Management
OPENING DATE: 3:00 PM (Our Clock) June 1, 2012
To all prospective bidders under the specifications and contract documents described
above, the following changes/additions are hereby made and detailed as follows:
1. NOTE: City Council authorizes the leasing of space for the awarded community
group to provide and operate a Community Media Center. In lieu of rent, the
awarded community group pays the utilities for the space (for purposes of your
proposal, assume the space is 449 square feet).
Please contact Ed Bonnette, CPPB, CPM, Buyer, Buyer at (970) 416-2247 with any
questions regarding this addendum.
RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A WRITTEN
STATEMENT ENCLOSED WITH THE BID/QUOTE STATING THAT THIS ADDENDUM
HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
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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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
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
7379 Public Access Channel Management
The City of Fort Collins Communications & Public Involvement Office is soliciting proposals from
community groups interested in managing and operating a working Public Access Channel for
the City of Fort Collins.
Written proposals, four (4) 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), June 1, 2012. Proposal No. 7379. 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 Carson
Hamlin at (970) 221-6510 or chamlin@fcgov.com .
Questions regarding bid submittal or process should be directed to Ed Bonnette, CPPB, C.P.M.,
Buyer at (970)416-2247 or ebonnette@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
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7379 Public Access Channel Management
The City of Fort Collins Communications & Public Involvement Office is soliciting proposals from
community groups interested in managing and operating a working Public Access Channel for
the City of Fort Collins.
In accordance with the franchise agreement between the City of Fort Collins and Comcast
Cable, the City of Fort Collins is required to provide Public Access television for the community.
To accomplish this, the City of Fort Collins has contracted with a local non-profit entity to
provide these services. It is the City’s desire to continue with this model for these services. The
contracted entity is responsible for managing a dedicated cable television channel for the sole
purpose of providing citizens of Fort Collins a means to communicate ideas and information to
the community. The City of Fort Collins purchased and provides maintenance of production
equipment to be used for Public Access and provides basic equipment training to the contractor.
In order to develop a working relationship with your group, the following guidelines and
responsibilities must be adhered to.
The City of Fort Collins will make all the Public Access Equipment (see Appendix A, attached)
available for use during the term of the contract which includes all equipment necessary for
production, broadcast, and training services. All equipment is owned by the City of Fort Collins
and will be kept in good working order by the contracted group.
The City is seeking a qualified non-profit 501C-3 group that has experience in managing public
access and a track record of public outreach and inclusion of Fort Collins citizens. The group
needs to have technical expertise in operating broadcast video equipment and manage
playback and scheduling of Public Access programming. The group will also be required to run
and operate a community media center and be responsible for ongoing operational costs of the
center.
An Annual Work Plan will be submitted by the contracted group and should include the
following; number of hours of locally produced first run programming, statement of programming
goals, training classes offered, planned outreach and promotional activities, measurable goals
and objectives, fundraising and implementation goals and audited financial statements.
In addition, regular performance reports are required and an Annual Report listing the Board of
Directors, lists of programs, equipment usage, public outreach goals and partnerships, and
financial documents.
Appendix A:
City Equipment Used by Public Access Quantity
CAMERAS
Panasonic PV-GS320 Camcorders 2
Panasonic AG-DVX100B video camera 2
Panasonic PV-GS29 Mini DV Camera 2
Panasonic HPX-250P 2
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CAMERA ACCESSORIES
Manfrotto 503 tripod head 1
Manfrotto 501 tripod head
Manfrotto 351MVB tripod 3
Bogen tripod bag 3
3182 Manfrotto Video tripod 1
Petrol PEPCC82NK2 Camcorder bag 1
Petrol PCCB Camcorder bag 1
Panasonic CGAD 54 Battery Pack 2
MICROPHONES
Rode NTG-2 Condenser shotgun microphone 2
Shure SM-57 Microphone 2
Tram TR50 Microphone 1
Sennheiser EW100 Wireless Microphones 4
Sennheiser SKP100 (Microphone?) 1
Audio Technica AEW-T4100D Hand Held
Microphone 1
Electro Voice RE 20 Microphone 1
Sennheiser ME66 Shotgun Microphone 1
Azden 100UPR Wireless mic system 2
Audio Technica Pro 37 microphone 2
MICROPHONES ACCESSORIES
RDSM3-Rode SM3 Shock Mount for Audio Mic 1
MS7701B Euro Boom Mic Attachment 2
DS-5 Desktop Microphone stands 2
Rode Adjustable Shock Mount 1
Rycote Softie 1
AKG Table Mounted Scissor Stand 1
Stage master boom microphone stands 3
COMPUTERS
View Sonics VP 2250WP Computer Monitors 2
MAC Pro Tower (Serial # G88254LCXYL) 1
MAC Pro Tower 1
FS-5 Focus Enhancements 100GB Hard Drives 2
APCBR900 UPS Backup System 1
Dell Inspiron 530 PC 1
Dell T-3500 1
MISCELLANEOUS
MAMR 5 Mackie Studio Montors 4
Lowel Omni Light kits 2
Behringer XENYX 802 Mixer 1
Sony MDR 7506 Headphones 2
Audio Technica ATH-M20 Headphones 2
Panasonic AG-DV2500 Video Tape Recorder 1
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PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The City of Fort Collins shall not reimburse any firm for costs incurred in the preparation and
presentation of their proposal. In order to simplify the review process and maximize the degree
of comparative analysis, the RFP Response should be organized in the following manner:
1. Methods and Approach: Describe your expected or recommended approach, including a
clear and detailed description of your proposed “cutover strategy” in the event there is to
be a transition from the present Contractor. Describe the anticipated interaction with the
City. Provide an outline of your anticipated schedule for completing Contractor tasks (if
applicable).
2. Scope of Work and Deliverables: Given the list above under Scope of Work and/or
Deliverables, provide us with your plan to achieve them (not to exceed two pages).
3. Qualifications and Experience: Provide relevant information regarding previous
experience related to this or similar Projects, to include the following (Please limit this
to a maximum of two pages!):
Brief Company (or Group) History including time in business
Minimum of three years experience working with similar Projects.
Name, address, and phone number of agency reference contacts from at least
three (3) similar Projects.
4. List of Project Personnel: This list should include the identification of the contact person
with primary responsibility for this contract, the personnel proposed for this contract, and
any supervisory personnel, including partners and/or sub contractors, and their individual
areas of responsibility. A resume for each professional and technical person assigned to
the contract, including partners and/or sub contractors, shall be submitted. The résumés
shall include at least three references from previous assignments.
5. Organization Chart/Proposed Project Team: An organization chart containing the names
of all key personnel and sub contractors with titles and their specific task assignment for
this contract shall be provided in this section. NOTE: Any Personnel Changes within
the awarded Contract will need to be approved by the City of Fort Collins Project
Manager.
6. Availability: Describe the availability of project personnel to participate in this project in
the context of the group’s other commitments.
7. Motivation: Describe why your group is interested in this particular contract, and
believes they are best suited for the project.
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VENDOR STATEMENT:
I have read and understand the specifications and requirements for this bid and I agree to
comply with such specifications and requirements. I further agree that the method of award is
acceptable to my company. I also agree to complete SERVICES AGREEMENT with the City of
Fort Collins within 30 days of notice of award. If contract is not completed and signed within 30
days, City reserves the right to cancel and award to the next highest rated firm.
NOTE: VENDOR STATEMENT IS TO BE SIGNED & RETURNED WITH YOUR PROPOSAL.
VENDOR IS TO ALSO INCLUDE THE REQUIRED INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
NAMING THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED.
FIRM NAME:
ADDRESS:
EMAIL ADDRESS: PHONE:
BIDDER’S NAME:
SIGNATURE:
PRIMARY SERVICES ISSUES CONTACT:
TELEPHONE: FAX:
EMAIL:
CELL: EMERGENCY:
BACKUP:
CONTRACT PROCESS
1. The City reserves the right to award directly as a result of the written proposals. The City
may or may not opt to conduct oral interviews.
2. The selected Contractor shall be expected to sign the City’s Standard Services
Agreement prior to commencing Services (see sample attached to this Proposal). The
contract will be awarded for one year with annual reviews and potential one-year
extensions up to a maximum five-year period.
3. The City reserves the right to negotiate with any vendor as meets the needs of the City.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and to waive any irregularities.
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REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT
Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria. These criteria will be the basis for review
of the written proposals and any optional interview session. The rating scale shall be from 1 to
5, with 1 being a poor rating, 3 being an average rating, and 5 being an outstanding rating.
WEIGHTING
FACTOR QUALIFICATION STANDARD
2.0 Scope of Proposal
Does the proposal show an understanding of the
project objective, methodology to be used and
results that are desired from the project?
2.0 Assigned Personnel
Do the persons who will be working on the project
have the necessary skills? Are sufficient people of
the requisite skills assigned to the project?
1.0 Availability
Can the work be completed in the necessary time?
Can the target start and completion dates be met?
Are other qualified personnel available to assist in
meeting the project schedule if required? Is the
project team available to attend meetings as
required by the Scope of Work?
1.0 Motivation Is the firm interested and are they capable of doing
the work in the required time frame?
2.0 Qualifications and
Experience
Did the firm provide relevant information regarding
previous experience related to this or similar
Projects?
2.0 Firm Capability
Does the firm have the support capabilities the
assigned personnel require? Has the firm done
previous projects of this type and scope?
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REFERENCES
The Project Manager will check references using the following criteria. The evaluation rankings
will be labeled Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
QUALIFICATION STANDARD
Overall Performance Would you hire this Professional again? Did they
show the skills required by this project?
Timetable
Was the original Scope of Work completed within
the specified time? Were interim deadlines met in
a timely manner?
Completeness
Was the Professional responsive to client needs;
did the Professional anticipate problems? Were
problems solved quickly and effectively?
Budget Was the original Scope of Work completed within
the project budget?
Job Knowledge If a study, did it meet the Scope of Work?
PLEASE GO TO www.fcgov.com/purchasing TO REGISTER IN OUR E-PROCUREMENT
SYSTEM FOR FUTURE BID OPPORTUNITIES! BE SURE TO SELECT ALL APPROPRIATE
COMMODITY CODES.
COMMODITY CODES USED FOR THIS RFP:
915-15 Broadcasting Services, Television
915-24 Cable Television Services (includes Pay-Per-View Services)
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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 pages
and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. The Work Schedule. [Optional] The services to be performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the Work Schedule attached hereto as
Exhibit "B", consisting of ( ) pages, and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated within ( ) days following
execution of this Agreement. Services shall be completed no later than . Time is of the
essence. Any extensions of the time limit set forth above must be agreed upon in a writing
signed by the parties.
4. Contract Period. [Option 1] This Agreement shall commence upon the date of
execution shown on the signature page of this Agreement and shall continue in full force and
effect for one (1) year, unless sooner terminated as herein provided. In addition, at the option of
the City, the Agreement may be extended for an additional period of one (1) year at the rates
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provided with written notice to the Professional mailed no later than ninety (90) days prior to
contract end.
4. Contract Period. [Option 2] This Agreement shall commence , 200 ,
and shall continue in full force and effect until , 200 , unless sooner terminated as
herein provided. In addition, at the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for
additional one year periods not to exceed ( ) additional one year periods. Renewals
and pricing changes shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties. The Denver Boulder
Greeley CPIU published by the Colorado State Planning and Budget Office will be used as a
guide. Written notice of renewal shall be provided to the Service Provider and mailed no later
than ninety (90) days prior to contract end.
5. Delay. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its
obligations by unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and without its fault or
negligence, then the party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is
prevented by such cause. To the extent that the performance is actually prevented, the Service
Provider must provide written notice to the City of such condition within fifteen (15) days from
the onset of such condition. [Early Termination clause here as an option
6. Early Termination by City/Notice. Notwithstanding the time periods contained
herein, the City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written
notice of termination to the Service Provider. Such notice shall be delivered at least fifteen (15)
days prior to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by
the parties. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed, postage
prepaid and sent to the following addresses:
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City:
City of Fort Collins
Attn: Purchasing
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Copy to:
City of Fort Collins
Attn:
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
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.
7. 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 "A",
consisting of pages, and incorporated herein by this reference.
8. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of the
work, its representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary
and proper decisions with reference to the services provided under this agreement. All requests
concerning this agreement shall be directed to the City Representative.
9. Independent Service provider. The services to be performed by Service Provider
are those of an independent service provider and not of an employee of the City of Fort Collins.
The City shall not be responsible for withholding any portion of Service Provider's compensation
hereunder for the payment of FICA, Workmen's Compensation or other taxes or benefits or for
any other purpose.
10. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into the Agreement
based on the special abilities of the Service Provider and that this Agreement shall be
considered as an agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Service Provider shall
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neither assign any responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under the Agreement without
the prior written consent of the City.
11. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval or acceptance of, or payment for
any of the services shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights or benefits
provided to the City under this Agreement or cause of action arising out of performance of this
Agreement.
12. 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.
13. Default. Each and every term and condition hereof shall be deemed to be a
material element of this Agreement. In the event either party should fail or refuse to perform
according to the terms of this agreement, such party may be declared in default thereof.
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14. Remedies. In the event a party has been declared in default, such defaulting
party shall be allowed a period of ten (10) days within which to cure said default. In the event
the default remains uncorrected, the party declaring default may elect to (a) terminate the
Agreement and seek damages; (b) treat the Agreement as continuing and require specific
performance; or (c) avail himself of any other remedy at law or equity. If the non-defaulting party
commences legal or equitable actions against the defaulting party, the defaulting party shall be
liable to the non-defaulting party for the non-defaulting party's reasonable attorney fees and
costs incurred because of the default.
15. Binding Effect. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto, constitutes the
entire agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon said parties, their officers,
employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors, heirs,
personal representatives, successors and assigns of said parties.
16. 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 B,
consisting of one (1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The
Service Provider before commencing services hereunder, shall deliver to the City's Director of
Purchasing and Risk Management, P. O. Box 580 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 one copy of a
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certificate evidencing the insurance coverage required from an insurance company acceptable
to the City.
17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with all Exhibits and other documents
incorporated herein, shall constitute the entire Agreement of the parties. Covenants or
representations not contained in this Agreement shall not be binding on the parties.
18. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the construction
interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. In the event any provision of this
Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement.
19. Prohibition Against Employing Illegal Aliens. Pursuant to Section 8-17.5-101,
C.R.S., et. seq., Service Provider represents and agrees that:
a. As of the date of this Agreement:
1. Service Provider does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal
alien who will perform work under this Agreement; and
2. Service Provider will participate in either the e-Verify program created
in
Public Law 208, 104th Congress, as amended, and expanded in Public Law 156, 108th
Congress, as amended, administered by the United States Department of Homeland Security
(the “e-Verify Program”) or the Department Program (the “Department Program”), an
employment verification program established pursuant to Section 8-17.5-102(5)(c) C.R.S. in
order to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees to perform work under
this Agreement.
b. Service Provider shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to
perform work under this Agreement or knowingly enter into a contract with a subcontractor that
knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien to perform work under this Agreement.
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c. Service Provider is prohibited from using the e-Verify Program or Department
Program procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants while this
Agreement is being performed.
d. If Service Provider obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing
work under this Agreement knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, Service
Provider shall:
1. Notify such subcontractor and the City within three days that Service Provider
has actual knowledge that the subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal alien;
and
2. Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three days of
receiving the notice required pursuant to this section the subcontractor does not cease
employing or contracting with the illegal alien; except that Service Provider shall not terminate
the contract with the subcontractor if during such three days the subcontractor provides
information to establish that the subcontractor has not knowingly employed or contracted with
an illegal alien.
e. Service Provider shall comply with any reasonable request by the Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment (the “Department”) made in the course of an
investigation that the Department undertakes or is undertaking pursuant to the authority
established in Subsection 8-17.5-102 (5), C.R.S.
f. If Service Provider violates any provision of this Agreement pertaining to the
duties imposed by Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S. the City may terminate this Agreement. If this
Agreement is so terminated, Service Provider shall be liable for actual and consequential
damages to the City arising out of Service Provider’s violation of Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S.
g. The City will notify the Office of the Secretary of State if Service Provider
violates this provision of this Agreement and the City terminates the Agreement for such breach.
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20. Special Provisions. [Optional] Special provisions or conditions relating to the
services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit " ", consisting
of ( ) pages, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
a municipal corporation
By:_______________________________
James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
Date:_____________________________
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Assistant City Attorney
By:_______________________________
__________________________________
PRINT NAME
__________________________________
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date:_____________________________
ATTEST: (Corporate Seal)
_____________________________
CORPORATE SECRETARY
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EXHIBIT “ ”
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.