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INVITATION TO BID
7538 Hydraulic Portable Lifts for MAX BRT
BID OPENING: 3:00 P.M. (our clock), August 22nd, 2013
The City of Fort Collins is requesting bids from firms to furnish to the City a hydraulic portable lift
system to allow 60ft articulated vehicles to be lifted above ground level.
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), August
22nd, 2013.
The City encourages all disadvantaged business enterprises to submit bid in response to all
invitations and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin.
Questions concerning the scope of the bid should be directed to Mike Conley, Lead Mechanic at
(970) 221-6205 or mconley@fcgov.com.
Questions regarding bid submittal or process should be directed to Doug Clapp, Senior Buyer at
(970) 221-6776 or dclapp@fcgov.com.
Any questions must be submitted via email to the Project Manager and Buyer by
the end of the business day on August 15th, 2013.
A copy of the Bid may be obtained as follows:
1. Download the Bid from the Purchasing Webpage, Current Bids page, at:
http://fcgov.com/eprocurement
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 Bids may be withdrawn up to the date and hour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.
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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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.
Gerry S. Paul
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
BID PROPOSAL
7538 Hydraulic Portable Lifts for MAX BRT
BID OPENING: August 22, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. (our clock)
WE HEREBY ENTER OUR BID FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS' REQUIREMENTS FOR
Hydraulic Portable Lift System PER THE BID INVITATION AND ANY REFERENCED
SPECIFICATIONS:
The City of Fort Collins is requesting bids to furnish to the City a hydraulic portable lift system
that consists of 6 portable columns, 6 mid height jack stands, and 6 full height jack stands to
allow the 60 foot articulated vehicles to be lifted above ground level per the attached
specifications. Vendors responding to this bid must comply with the federal requirements. All
bids shall be F.O.B. Transfort Bus Facilities, 6570 Portner Road, Fort Collins, CO 80525
For technical questions, please contact Mike Conley, Lead Mechanic at 970-221-6205 or
mconley@fcgov.com.
For purchasing questions, please call Doug Clapp, Senior Buyer at 970-221- 6776 or
dclapp@fcgov.com.
Instructions for bid submittal:
Bids must include the following:
1. Complete Specifications for proposed Hydraulic Portable Lift system components.
2. Completed Bid proposal pricing sheet.
Specifications
1. The proposed Lift model must be ALI certified/ETL listed.
a. Many of the lifts sold in the U.S. and Canada are certified by the Automotive Lift
Institute (ALI) and are tested by an independent third-party laboratory called ETL.
Certification also requires a periodic inspection of the manufacturing plants. If the
lift and the factory meet the ANSI/ALI ALCTV-1998 safety standards, then the lift
may carry the gold “ALI Certified/ETL Listed” mark. An ALI certification also
requires that complete instructions, manuals and safety documents be included
with the lift.
2. The lift must be able to operate wirelessly and columns must be able to work
individually, in pairs, or all setting.
3. Lift columns must be easily re-chargeable
4. Must be able to operate lift from any column
5. Must have a minimum of 15,000 pound capacity per column
6. Built in or attached LED working lights
7. Must be easily moved by one person without the need of a forklift or other equipment.
Warranty
Supplier shall provide a minimum one-year warranty on all equipment provided to include parts,
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labor, and material accessories.
Delivery
Delivery shall be made to the City’s Transfort Facility at 6570 Portner Road, Fort Collins, CO
80525 and will require 48 hours advance notice to schedule the unloading. Contact Transfort
personnel at 970-221-6205.
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BID PROPOSAL Bid #7538, Hydraulic Portable Lifts for MAX BRT
PRICING
Product qty $ / each Sub-total
Hydraulic lift column 6
Jack Stand – 48” to 74” min.
15,000lb
6
Jack Stand - 20” to 30” min.
15,000lb
6
Total cost $
Please include quote for available
volume price discounts as
applicable.
At the option of the City additional purchases may be made from this bid for up to five years
following the initial award for additional sets of columns, mid height jack stands and full height
jack stands.
FREIGHT TERMS
FOB destination, freight prepaid. All freight charges must be included in bid price.
DELIVERY
Delivery will occur _________ days after proper notification of bid award.
VENDOR'S STATEMENT
I have read and fully understand all the conditions, specifications, and special instructions
herein set forth above. I hereby agree to comply with all said conditions, special instructions,
and specifications as stated or implied.
Signature:
Title:
Company:
Date:
Street:
City:
State/Zip:
Phone #:
Fax #:
Email:
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FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Federally Required and Other Model Contract Clauses
1. NO GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION TO THIRD PARTIES .................................................... 7
2. PROGRAM FRAUD AND FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS AND RELATED
ACTS ..................................................................................................................................... 7
3. ACCESS TO RECORDS AND REPORTS ............................................................................ 7
4. FEDERAL CHANGES ........................................................................................................... 9
5. TERMINATION ...................................................................................................................... 9
6. CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................... 9
7. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) ....................................................... 11
8. INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) TERMS ............. 12
9. GOVERNMENT-WIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) ....... 12
10. BUY AMERICA ................................................................................................................... 13
11. BREACHES AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION............................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
12. LOBBYING ................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
13. CLEAN AIR ............................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
14. CLEAN WATER REQUIREMENTS .......................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
15. CARGO PREFERENCE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................ 14
16. FLY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS ............................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
17. DAVIS-BACON AND COPELAND ANTI-KICKBACK ACTS ... Error! Bookmark not defined.
18. CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACTError! Bookmark not defined.
19. BONDING REQUIREMENTS .................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
20. SEISMIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ....................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
21. TRANSIT EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE AGREEMENTS ............ Error! Bookmark not defined.
22. CHARTER BUS REQUIREMENTS........................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
23. SCHOOL BUS REQUIREMENTS ............................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
24. DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING ............................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
25. PATENT AND RIGHTS IN DATA ............................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
26. ENERGY CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................. 15
27. RECYCLED PRODUCTS .................................................................................................... 15
28. Conformance with ITS National Architecture ....................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
29. ADA Access ............................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
30. BUS TESTING .......................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
31. PRE-AWARD AND POST DELIVERY AUDITS REQUIREMENTSError! Bookmark not defined.
32. CITY OF FORT COLLINS BID PROTEST PROCEDURES ............................................... 15
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1. NO GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION TO THIRD PARTIES
No Obligation by the Federal Government.
(1) 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.
(2) The Contractor agrees to include the above clause in each subcontract financed in
whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that the
clause shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to
its provisions.
2. PROGRAM FRAUD AND FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS AND RELATED
ACTS
Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements or 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.
(3) The Contractor agrees to include the above two clauses in each subcontract financed
in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that
the clauses shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be
subject to the provisions.
3. 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
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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. 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).
D. FTA does not require the inclusion of these requirements in subcontracts.
Requirements for Access to Records and Reports by Types of Contract
Contract
Characteristics
Operationa
l Service
Contract
Turnkey Constructio
n
Architectural
Engineering
Acquisitio
n of
Rolling
Stock
Professional
Services
I State Grantees
a. Contracts below
SAT ($100,000)
b. Contracts above
$100,000/Capital
Projects
None
None
unless1
non-
competitive
award
Those
imposed on
state pass
thru to
Contractor
None
Yes, if non-
competitive
award or if
funded thru2
5307/5309/5
311
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4. FEDERAL CHANGES
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.
5. TERMINATION
A. Termination for Convenience (General Provision) The City of Fort Collins 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 of Fort Collins to be paid to the Contractor. If the Contractor has any property in
its possession belonging to the City of Fort Collins, the Contractor will account for the
same, and dispose of it in the manner the City of Fort Collins directs.
B. Termination for Default [Breach or Cause] (General Provision) 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 of Fort Collins 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 of Fort Collins 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 of Fort Collins, 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.
C. Opportunity to Cure (General Provision) The City of Fort Collins in its sole discretion
may, in the case of a termination for breach or default, allow the Contractor an
appropriately short period of time 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 City of Fort Collins'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 of Fort Collins setting forth the
nature of said breach or default, the City of Fort Collins 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 of Fort Collins
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 of Fort Collins elects to
waive its remedies for any breach by Contractor of any covenant, term or condition of
this Contract, such waiver by the City of Fort Collins shall not limit the City's remedies
for any succeeding breach of that or of any other term, covenant, or condition of this
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Contract.
E. Termination for Default (Supplies and Service) If the Contractor fails to deliver
supplies or to perform the services within the time specified in this contract or any
extension or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract,
the City of Fort Collins may terminate this contract for default. The City of Fort Collins
shall terminate by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the
nature of the default. The Contractor will only be paid the contract price for supplies
delivered and accepted, or services performed in accordance with the manner or
performance set forth in this contract.
If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the
Contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the
same as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of the Recipient.
F. Termination for Convenience of Default (Cost-Type Contracts) The City of Fort
Collins may terminate this contract, or any portion of it, by serving a notice or
termination on the Contractor. The notice shall state whether the termination is for
convenience of the City of Fort Collins or for the default of the Contractor. If the
termination is for default, the notice shall state the manner in which the contractor has
failed to perform the requirements of the contract. The Contractor shall account for
any property in its possession paid for from funds received from the City of Fort
Collins, or property supplied to the Contractor by the City. If the termination is for
default, the City of Fort Collins may fix the fee, if the contract provides for a fee, to be
paid the contractor in proportion to the value, if any, of work performed up to the time
of termination. The Contractor shall promptly submit its termination claim to the City of
Fort Collins and the parties shall negotiate the termination settlement to be paid the
Contractor.
If the termination is for the convenience of the City of Fort Collins, the Contractor shall
be paid its contract close-out costs, and a fee, if the contract provided for payment of a
fee, in proportion to the work performed up to the time of termination.
If, after serving a notice of termination for default, the City of Fort Collins determines
that the Contractor has an excusable reason for not performing, such as strike, fire,
flood, events which are not the fault of and are beyond the control of the contractor,
the (Recipient), after setting up a new work schedule, may allow the Contractor to
continue work, or treat the termination as a termination for convenience.
6. 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
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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.
7. 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)).
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c. The successful bidder/offeror will be required to report its DBE participation obtained
through race-neutral means throughout the period of performance.
d. 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,
the contractor may not hold retainage from its subcontractors and is required to
return any retainage payments to those subcontractors within 30 days after the
subcontractor's work related to this contract is satisfactorily completed.
e. 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.
8. INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) TERMS
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.
9. GOVERNMENT-WIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT)
Background and Applicability
In conjunction with the Office of Management and Budget and other affected Federal
agencies, DOT published an update to 49 CFR Part 29 on November 26, 2003. This
government-wide regulation implements Executive Order 12549, Debarment and
Suspension, Executive Order 12689, Debarment and Suspension, and 31
U.S.C. 6101 note (Section 2455, Public Law 103-355, 108 Stat. 3327).
The provisions of Part 29 apply to all grantee contracts and subcontracts at any level
expected to equal or exceed $25,000 as well as any contract or subcontract (at any level)
for Federally required auditing services. 49 CFR 29.220(b). This represents a change
from prior practice in that the dollar threshold for application of these rules has been
lowered from $100,000 to $25,000. These are contracts and subcontracts referred to in
the regulation as “covered transactions.”
Grantees, contractors, and subcontractors (at any level) that enter into covered
transactions are required to verify that the entity (as well as its principals and affiliates)
they propose to contract or subcontract with is not excluded or disqualified. They do this
by (a) Checking the Excluded Parties List System, (b) Collecting a certification
from that person, or (c) Adding a clause or condition to the contract or
subcontract. This represents a change from prior practice in that certification
is still acceptable but is no longer required. 49 CFR 29.300.
Grantees, contractors, and subcontractors who enter into covered transactions
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also must require the entities they contract with to comply with 49 CFR 29,
subpart C and include this requirement in their own subsequent covered
transactions (i.e., the requirement flows down to subcontracts at all levels).
Clause Language
The following clause language is suggested, not mandatory. It incorporates the optional
method of verifying that contractors are not excluded or disqualified by certification.
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.
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 {insert
agency name}. If it is later determined that the bidder or proposer knowingly rendered an
erroneous certification, in addition to remedies available to {insert agency name}, 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.
10. BUY AMERICA
The contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) and 49 C.F.R. Part 661, which
provide that Federal funds may not be obligated unless steel, iron, and manufactured
products used in FTA-funded projects are produced in the United States, unless a waiver
has been granted by FTA or the product is subject to a general waiver. General waivers
are listed in 49 C.F.R. 661.7, and include final assembly in the United States for 15
passenger vans and 15 passenger wagons produced by Chrysler Corporation, and
microcomputer equipment and software. Separate requirements for rolling stock are set
out at 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C) and 49 C.F.R. 661.11. Rolling stock must be assembled in
the United States and have a 60 percent domestic content.
A bidder or offeror must submit to the FTA recipient the appropriate Buy America
certification (below) with all bids or offers on FTA-funded contracts, except those subject to
a general waiver. Bids or offers that are not accompanied by a completed Buy America
certification must be rejected as nonresponsive. This requirement does not apply to lower
tier subcontractors.
Certification requirement for procurement of steel, iron, or manufactured products
Certificate of Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1)
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it will meet the requirements of 49 U.S.C.
5323(j)(1) and the applicable regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 661.5.
Date ___________________________________________________________________
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Signature ________________________________________________________________
Company Name __________________________________________________________
Title ___________________________________________________________________
Certificate of Non-Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1)
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it cannot comply with the requirements of 49
U.S.C. 5323(j)(1) and 49 C.F.R. 661.5, but it may qualify for an exception pursuant to 49
U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(A), 5323(j)(2)(B), or 5323(j)(2)(D), and 49 C.F.R. 661.7.
Date ___________________________________________________________________
Signature _______________________________________________________________
Company Name __________________________________________________________
Title ___________________________________________________________________
Certification requirement for procurement of buses, other rolling stock and
associated equipment
Certificate of Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C).
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it will comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C.
5323(j)(2)(C) and the regulations at 49 C.F.R. Part 661.11.
Date ___________________________________________________________________
Signature _______________________________________________________________
Company Name __________________________________________________________
Title ___________________________________________________________________
Certificate of Non-Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C)
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it cannot comply with the requirements of 49
U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C) and 49 C.F.R. 661.11, but may qualify for an exception pursuant to
49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(A), 5323(j)(2)(B), or 5323(j)(2)(D), and 49 CFR 661.7.
Date ___________________________________________________________________
Signature _______________________________________________________________
Company Name __________________________________________________________
Title ___________________________________________________________________
11. CARGO PREFERENCE REQUIREMENTS
Cargo Preference - Use of United States-Flag Vessels - The contractor agrees: a. to
use privately owned United States-Flag commercial vessels to ship at least 50 percent of
the gross tonnage (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and
tankers) involved, whenever shipping any equipment, material, or commodities pursuant to
the underlying contract to the extent such vessels are available at fair and reasonable
rates for United States-Flag commercial vessels; b. to furnish within 20 working days
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following the date of loading for shipments originating within the United States or within 30
working days following the date of leading for shipments originating outside the United
States, a legible copy of a rated, "on-board" commercial ocean bill-of -lading in English for
each shipment of cargo described in the preceding paragraph to the Division of National
Cargo, Office of Market Development, Maritime Administration, Washington, DC 20590
and to the FTA recipient (through the contractor in the case of a subcontractor's bill-of-
lading.) c. to include these requirements in all subcontracts issued pursuant to this
contract when the subcontract may involve the transport of equipment, material, or
commodities by ocean vessel.
12. ENERGY CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS
Energy Conservation - 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.
13. RECYCLED PRODUCTS
Recovered Materials - 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.
14. 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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Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
1. COMMERCIAL DETAILS.
Tax exemptions. By statute the City of Fort Collins is exempt from state and local taxes. Our Exemption Number
is 98-04502. Federal Excise Tax Exemption Certificate of Registry 84-6000587 is registered with the Collector of
Internal Revenue, Denver, Colorado (Ref. Colorado Revised Statutes 1973, Chapter 39-26, 114 (a).
Goods Rejected. GOODS REJECTED due to failure to meet specifications, either when shipped or due to defects
of damage in transit, may be returned to you for credit and are not to be replaced except upon receipt of written
instructions from the City of Fort Collins.
Inspection. GOODS are subject to the City of Fort Collins inspection on arrival.
Final Acceptance. Receipt of the merchandise, services or equipment in response to this order can result in
authorized payment on the part of the City of Fort Collins. However, it is to be understood that FINAL
ACCEPTANCE is dependent upon completion of all applicable required inspection procedures.
Freight Terms. Shipments must be F.O.B., City of Fort Collins, 700 Wood St., Fort Collins, CO 80522, unless
otherwise specified on this order. If permission is given to prepay freight and charge separately, the original
freight bill must accompany invoice. Additional charges for packing will not be accepted.
Shipment Distance. Where manufacturers have distributing points in various parts of the country, shipment is
expected from the nearest distribution point to destination, and excess freight will be deducted from Invoice when
shipments are made from greater distance.
Permits. Seller shall procure at sellers sole cost all necessary permits, certificates and licenses required by all
applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and rules of the state, municipality, territory or political subdivision
where the work is performed, or required by any other duly constituted public authority having jurisdiction over
the work of vendor. Seller further agrees to hold the City of Fort Collins harmless from and against all liability
and loss incurred by them by reason of an asserted or established violation of any such laws, regulations,
ordinances, rules and requirements.
Authorization. All parties to this contract agree that the representatives are, in fact, bona fide and possess full and
complete authority to bind said parties.
LIMITATION OF TERMS. This Purchase Order expressly limits acceptance to the terms and conditions stated
herein set forth and any supplementary or additional terms and conditions annexed hereto or incorporated herein
by reference. Any additional or different terms and conditions proposed by seller are objected to and hereby
rejected.
2. DELIVERY.
PLEASE ADVISE PURCHASING AGENT immediately if you cannot make complete shipment to arrive on
your promised delivery date as noted. Time is of the essence. Delivery and performance must be effected within
the time stated on the purchase order and the documents attached hereto. No acts of the Purchasers including,
without limitation, acceptance of partial late deliveries, shall operate as a waiver of this provision. In the event of
any delay, the Purchaser shall have, in addition to other legal and equitable remedies, the option of placing this
order elsewhere and holding the Seller liable for damages. However, the Seller shall not be liable for damages as
a result of delays due to causes not reasonably foreseeable which are beyond its reasonable control and without
its fault of negligence, such acts of God, acts of civil or military authorities, governmental priorities, fires, strikes,
flood, epidemics, wars or riots provided that notice of the conditions causing such delay is given to the Purchaser
within five (5) days of the time when the Seller first received knowledge thereof. In the event of any such delay,
the date of delivery shall be extended for the period equal to the time actually lost by reason of the delay.
3. WARRANTY.
The Seller warrants that all goods, articles, materials and work covered by this order will conform with applicable
drawings, specifications, samples and/or other descriptions given, will be fit for the purposes intended, and
performed with the highest degree of care and competence in accordance with accepted standards for work of a
similar nature. The Seller agrees to hold the purchaser harmless from any loss, damage or expense which the
Purchaser may suffer or incur on account of the Sellers breach of warranty. The Seller shall replace, repair or
make good, without cost to the purchaser, any defects or faults arising within one (1) year or within such longer
period of time as may be prescribed by law or by the terms of any applicable warranty provided by the Seller
after the date of acceptance of the goods furnished hereunder (acceptance not to be unreasonably delayed),
resulting from imperfect or defective work done or materials furnished by the Seller. Acceptance or use of goods
by the Purchaser shall not constitute a waiver of any claim under this warranty. Except as otherwise provided in
this purchase order, the Sellers liability hereunder shall extend to all damages proximately caused by the breach
of any of the foregoing warranties or guarantees, but such liability shall in no event include loss of profits or loss
of use. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR PURPOSE SHALL
APPLY.
4. CHANGES IN LEGAL TERMS.
The Purchaser may make changes to legal terms by written change order.
5. CHANGES IN COMMERCIAL TERMS.
The Purchaser may make any changes to the terms, other than legal terms, including additions to or deletions
from the quantities originally ordered in the specifications or drawings, by verbal or written change order. If any
such change affects the amount due or the time of performance hereunder, an equitable adjustment shall be made.
6. TERMINATIONS.
The Purchaser may at any time by written change order, terminate this agreement as to any or all portions of the
goods then not shipped, subject to any equitable adjustment between the parties as to any work or materials then
in progress provided that the Purchaser shall not be liable for any claims for anticipated profits on the
uncompleted portion of the goods and/or work, for incidental or consequential damages, and that no such
adjustment be made in favor of the Seller with respect to any goods which are the Sellers standard stock. No such
termination shall relieve the Purchaser or the Seller of any of their obligations as to any goods delivered
hereunder.
7. CLAIMS FOR ADJUSTMENT.
Any claim for adjustment must be asserted within thirty (30) days from the date the change or termination is
ordered.
8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW.
The Seller warrants that all goods sold hereunder shall have been produced, sold, delivered and furnished in strict
compliance with all applicable laws and regulations to which the goods are subject. The Seller shall execute and
deliver such documents as may be required to effect or evidence compliance. All laws and regulations required to
be incorporated in agreements of this character are hereby incorporated herein by this reference. The Seller
agrees to indemnify and hold the Purchaser harmless from all costs and damages suffered by the Purchaser as a
result of the Sellers failure to comply with such law.
9. ASSIGNMENT.
Neither party shall assign, transfer, or convey this order, or any monies due or to become due hereunder without
the prior written consent of the other party.
10. TITLE.
The Seller warrants full, clear and unrestricted title to the Purchaser for all equipment, materials, and items
furnished in performance of this agreement, free and clear of any and all liens, restrictions, reservations, security
interest encumbrances and claims of others.
11. NONWAIVER.
Failure of the Purchaser to insist upon strict performance of the terms and conditions hereof, failure or delay to
exercise any rights or remedies provided herein or by law, failure to promptly notify the Seller in the event of a
breach, the acceptance of or payment for goods hereunder or approval of the design, shall not release the Seller of
any of the warranties or obligations of this purchase order and shall not be deemed a waiver of any right of the
purchaser to insist upon strict performance hereof or any of its rights or remedies as to any such goods, regardless
of when shipped, received or accepted, as to any prior or subsequent default hereunder, nor shall any purported
oral modification or rescission of this purchase order by the Purchaser operate as a waiver of any of the terms
hereof.
12. ASSIGNMENT OF ANTITRUST CLAIMS.
Seller and the Purchaser recognize that in actual economic practice, overcharges resulting from antitrust
violations are in fact borne by the Purchaser. Theretofore, for good cause and as consideration for executing this
purchase order, the Seller hereby assigns to the Purchaser any and all claims it may now have or hereafter
acquired under federal or state antitrust laws for such overcharges relating to the particular goods or services
purchased or acquired by the Purchaser pursuant to this purchase order.
13. PURCHASERS PERFORMANCE OF SELLERS OBLIGATIONS.
If the Purchaser directs the Seller to correct nonconforming or defective goods by a date to be agreed upon by the
Purchaser and the Seller, and the Seller thereafter indicates its inability or unwillingness to comply, the Purchaser
may cause the work to be performed by the most expeditious means available to it, and the Seller shall pay all
costs associated with such work.
The Seller shall release the Purchaser and its contractors of any tier from all liability and claims of any nature
resulting from the performance of such work.
This release shall apply even in the event of fault of negligence of the party released and shall extend to the
directors, officers and employees of such party.
The Seller's contractual obligations, including warranty, shall not be deemed to be reduced, in any way, because
such work is performed or caused to be performed by the Purchaser.
14. PATENTS.
Whenever the Seller is required to use any design, device, material or process covered by letter, patent, trademark
or copyright, the Seller shall indemnify and save harmless the Purchaser from any and all claims for infringement
by reason of the use of such patented design, device, material or process in connection with the contract, and shall
indemnify the Purchaser for any cost, expense or damage which it may be obliged to pay by reason of such
infringement at any time during the prosecution or after the completion of the work. In case said equipment, or
any part thereof or the intended use of the goods, is in such suit held to constitute infringement and the use of said
equipment or part is enjoined, the Seller shall, at its own expense and at its option, either procure for the
Purchaser the right to continue using said equipment or parts, replace the same with substantially equal but
non-infringing equipment, or modify it so it becomes non-infringing.
15. INSOLVENCY.
If the Seller shall become insolvent or bankrupt, make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, appoint a
receiver or trustee for any of the Sellers property or business, this order may forthwith be canceled by the
Purchaser without liability.
16. GOVERNING LAW.
The definitions of terms used or the interpretation of the agreement and the rights of all parties hereunder shall be
construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, USA.
The following Additional Conditions apply only in cases where the Seller is to perform work hereunder,
including the services of Sellers Representative(s), on the premises of others.
17. SELLERS RESPONSIBILITY.
The Seller shall carry on said work at Seller's own risk until the same is fully completed and accepted, and shall,
in case of any accident, destruction or injury to the work and/or materials before Seller's final completion and
acceptance, complete the work at Seller's own expense and to the satisfaction of the Purchaser. When materials
and equipment are furnished by others for installation or erection by the Seller, the Seller shall receive, unload,
store and handle same at the site and become responsible therefor as though such materials and/or equipment
were being furnished by the Seller under the order.
18. INSURANCE.
The Seller shall, at his own expense, provide for the payment of workers compensation, including occupational
disease benefits, to its employees employed on or in connection with the work covered by this purchase order,
and/or to their dependents in accordance with the laws of the state in which the work is to be done. The Seller
shall also carry comprehensive general liability including, but not limited to, contractual and automobile public
liability insurance with bodily injury and death limits of at least $300,000 for any one person, $500,000 for any
one accident and property damage limit per accident of $400,000. The Seller shall likewise require his
contractors, if any, to provide for such compensation and insurance. Before any of the Sellers or his contractors
employees shall do any work upon the premises of others, the Seller shall furnish the Purchaser with a certificate
that such compensation and insurance have been provided. Such certificates shall specify the date when such
compensation and insurance have been provided. Such certificates shall specify the date when such compensation
and insurance expires. The Seller agrees that such compensation and insurance shall be maintained until after the
entire work is completed and accepted.
19. PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENTS AND DAMAGES.
The Seller hereby assumes the entire responsibility and liability for any and all damage, loss or injury of any kind
or nature whatsoever to persons or property caused by or resulting from the execution of the work provided for in
this purchase order or in connection herewith. The Seller will indemnify and hold harmless the Purchaser and any
or all of the Purchasers officers, agents and employees from and against any and all claims, losses, damages,
charges or expenses, whether direct or indirect, and whether to persons or property to which the Purchaser may
be put or subject by reason of any act, action, neglect, omission or default on the part of the Seller, any of his
contractors, or any of the Sellers or contractors officers, agents or employees. In case any suit or other
proceedings shall be brought against the Purchaser, or its officers, agents or employees at any time on account or
by reason of any act, action, neglect, omission or default of the Seller of any of his contractors or any of its or
their officers, agents or employees as aforesaid, the Seller hereby agrees to assume the defense thereof and to
defend the same at the Sellers own expense, to pay any and all costs, charges, attorneys fees and other expenses,
any and all judgments that may be incurred by or obtained against the Purchaser or any of its or their officers,
agents or employees in such suits or other proceedings, and in case judgment or other lien be placed upon or
obtained against the property of the Purchaser, or said parties in or as a result of such suits or other proceedings,
the Seller will at once cause the same to be dissolved and discharged by giving bond or otherwise. The Seller and
his contractors shall take all safety precautions, furnish and install all guards necessary for the prevention of
accidents, comply with all laws and regulations with regard to safety including, but without limitation, the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and all rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto.
Revised 03/2010
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Sources of Authority: 1 49 USC 5325 (a) 2 49 CFR 633.17 3 18 CFR 18.36 (i)