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INVITATION TO BID
8080 EWF & DRAINAGE FOR PLAYGROUNDS
BID OPENING: 3:00 P.M. (our clock), MARCH 20, 2015
The City of Fort Collins is requesting bids from qualified firms for providers to upgrade
playgrounds which may include but not limited to, sand removal, EWF installation including
drainage system and placing fabric. Needed services during the contract period will be
requested through issuance of work orders. There is no guaranteed minimum amount of
services to be ordered.
Sealed bids will be received and publicly opened at the office of the Director of Purchasing and
Risk Management, 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 mailed, the address is P.O.
Box 580, Fort Collins, 80522-0580. Please note that additional time is required for bids mailed to
the PO Box to be received at the Purchasing Office.
Bids must be received at the Purchasing Office prior to 3:00 p.m. (our clock), March 20,
2015.
The City encourages all Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) to submit bids in response
to all invitations. No individual or businesses will be discriminated against on the grounds of
race, color, sex, or national origin. It is the City’s policy to create a level playing field on which
DBEs can compete fairly and to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of all
contracts.
Questions concerning the scope of the bid should be directed to Jill Wuertz, Parks Project
Manager, at (970) 416-2062 or jwuertz@fcgov.com.
Questions regarding bid submittal or process should be directed to John Stephen,
CPPO, LEED AP, Senior Buyer at (970) 221-6777 or jstephen@fcgov.com.
All questions must be submitted in writing via email to Jill Wuertz , with a copy to
John Stephen, no later than 5:00 PM our clock on March 12, 2015. Questions received after
this deadline will not be answered.
A copy of the Bid may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com.
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 Bids may be withdrawn up to the date and hour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 bid opening. Once bids have been accepted by the City and bid opening 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 minimum period of forty-five (45) days after bid openings.
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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Submission of a bid is deemed as acceptance of all terms, conditions and specifications
contained in the City's specifications and agreement template initially provided to the bidder.
Any proposed modification must be accepted in writing by the City prior to award of the bid.
Only bids received by the Purchasing Office prior to the bid opening date and time 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 of 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.
New Vendors:
The City requires new vendors receiving awards from the City to fill out and submit an IRS form
W-9 and to register for Direct Deposit (Electronic) payment. If needed, the W-9 form and the
Vendor Direct Deposit Authorization Form can be found on the City’s Purchasing website at
www.fcgov.com/purchasing under Vendor Reference Documents.
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 will be posted online at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com.
Gerry S. Paul
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
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8080 EWF & DRAINAGE FOR PLAYGROUNDS
The City of Fort Collins is requesting bids from qualified service providers to upgrade
playgrounds which may include but not limited to, sand removal, EWF installation including
drainage system and placing fabric. Needed services during the contract period will be
requested through issuance of work orders. There is no guaranteed minimum amount of
services to be ordered. No work order exceeding $75,000 will be issued. The City reserves the
right to supply any or all materials.
Awarded contractor must enter into the attached service agreement and provide the required
insurance (Exhibit B). This agreement is effective for one year from the date on the service
agreement. At the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for additional one year
periods not to exceed four (4) additional one year periods. Written notice of renewal shall be
provided to the Service Provider and mailed no later than thirty (30) days prior to contract end.
1. Service Provider to:
A. Provide services as described above, as set out in specific work orders.
B. Carry insurance levels as required in the attached Services Agreement.
C. Clean-up each job site at the end of each day and at work completion.
D. Maintain a local phone number, and must be able to be reached by telephone during
prescribed business hours.
2. Qualifications of Service Provider:
A. Qualified service provider must have minimum of five years as a contractor completing
this type of work.
B. Qualified service provider will supply with bid, 3 references specific to playground work.
Service provider to supply other references upon request. References must be within
the last 5 years and include contact name, date when work was completed and type of
work.
C. Qualified service provider shall have sufficient manpower and equipment to accomplish
said work in the required time.
D. The City may make such investigation as it deems necessary to determine the ability of
the service provider to perform the work and the service provider shall furnish to the City
all such information and data as is reasonably required for this purpose. The City
reserves the right to disqualify any bid if the evidence resulting from the City’s
investigation shows, in the opinion of the City, that the service provider is not properly
qualified to prosecute the work described herein.
E. Failure to meet the agreed upon milestones, mobilize to an area within 10 days, or fully
complete the work specified date in the Work Order shall result in damages assessed
against the Contractor. At the City’s option, liquidated damages in the amount of
$200.00 per day may be retained from any monies due the Contractor, or the City may
retain an additional contractor(s) to complete the work, or portion thereof, and retain any
costs incurred above and beyond the bid prices of the Contractor from any monies due
the Contractor in lieu of liquidated damages.
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3. Work Order Procedure:
A. All job estimates must be submitted on a unit price basis consistent with the
prices established in the Bid Schedule section.
B. Contractor will invoice for all jobs completed on a unit price basis with the
prices established in the Bid Schedule section, including appropriate mark up
on materials, if any. Material invoices must be included with the billing
invoices.
C. Work order number must be included on the billing invoices.
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BID SCHEDULE
8080 EWF & DRAINAGE FOR PLAYGROUNDS
The City of Fort Collins will award to a service provider with the total of lowest hourly rates
(Base Bid Total).
Maximum material mark-up City will pay:
1) < $500.00 + 10% Bidder’s mark-up ___________%
2) > $500.00 + 8% Bidder’s mark-up ____________%
FIRM NAME
NAME
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
PHONE
EMAIL
F1 PLAYGROUND SAND REMOVAL $ SF
F2 EWF INSTALLATION (including drainage system) $ CY
F3 GEOTEXTILE FABRIC $ SF
F4 LANDSCAPE SUPERVISOR $ HOUR
F5 LABOR FOR LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS $ HOUR
BASE BID TOTAL $
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SCOPE OF WORK
The City of Fort Collins Parks Department is seeking service provider services for playground
work as listed below. Installation must comply with attached specifications. Once a project
has started, a playground can only be closed for a maximum of 5 working days.
The following are parks that may need to have work completed by November 15, 2015. The
City reserves the right to change work as needed.
BLEVINS Remove sand and replace with EWF (including drainage system and fabric)
ROGERS Remove sand and replace with EWF (including drainage system and fabric)
LIBRARY No demo; Install EWF (including drainage system and fabric)
RABBITBRUSH No demo; Install EWF (including drainage system and fabric)
MIRAMONT Remove sand and replace with EWF (including drainage system and fabric)
SAND REMOVAL AT BLEVINS
EWF INSTALLATION AT BLEVINS (including drainage system and fabric)
SAND REMOVAL AT ROGERS
EWF INSTALLATION AT ROGERS (including drainage system and fabric)
EWF INSTALLATION AT LIBRARY (including drainage system and fabric)
EWF INSTALLATION AT RABBITBRUSH (including drainage system and fabric)
SAND REMOVAL AT MIRAMONT
EWF INSTALLATION AT MIRAMONT (including drainage system and fabric)
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 02050
DEMOLITION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY:
A. Work Includes: Demolition and removal of existing playground surfacing.
The work also includes incidental filling and grading, and disposal of
unsalvageable materials.
B. Related Work:
1. Tree Protection and Retention - Section 02150
1.2 PROJECT CONDITIONS:
A. Ensure safety of persons in demolition area. Provide temporary
barricades as necessary.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION:
A. Request utility locates seventy-two (72) hours in advance of any
excavations by calling the Utility Notification Center of Colorado at 811.
Take whatever precautions are necessary, including pot holing to verify
location and depth to protect these underground lines from damage. If
damage does occur, all damage shall be repaired by the Utility Owner. All
costs of such repairs shall be paid by the Contractor.
B. Prior to commencement of work, contractor shall schedule on-site
conference with Parks Project Manager to discuss tree protection
requirements, traffic control and equipment access. Provide a minimum of
seven (7) days’ notice prior to date of conference.
C. Protect structures, pavement, trails, utilities, and vegetation to remain.
D. Set up all barriers, including those for tree protection prior to proceeding
with any demolition.
E. Set up temporary fencing on perimeter of playground to protect all persons
from the work site. Restore fencing as needed.
3.2 DEMOLITION:
A. Playground Surfacing
1. Remove existing playground surfacing as directed down to
compacted subgrade, or a minimum of 14” below finish grade.
Caution should be taken to protect any existing drainage
infrastructure in playground pit. Sand shall be hauled and disposed
off-site at the Fort Collins Crushing Facility. All recyclable materials
shall be hauled to nearest recycling center.
2. Remove any existing roots, stones, and vegetation.
3.3 RESTORATION:
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A. Grading:
1. Restored Areas: Grade surface to blend with original contours and
provide free drainage flow. All ruts and depressions where any
amount of standing water collets shall be re-graded to a smooth
natural appearance to ensure positive drainage.
3.4 DISPOSAL:
A. Remove trash, debris and waste materials, haul and legally dispose of it
off the property. All recyclable materials shall be hauled to nearest
recycling center.
B. Salvaged Material: All salvaged material remains the property of the City.
Store or deliver as directed by the Parks Project Manager.
3.5 Hidden Conditions
A. A hidden condition is any feature that could not be discovered or
reasonably inferred from a careful inspection of the site prior to demolition.
B. Promptly report hidden conditions to the Owner’s Representative.
C. Hidden conditions may cause damage to features that are to remain in a
finished work if demolition operations continue. Stop demolition
operations affected by hidden conditions until a determination is made by
the Engineer.
D. Hidden conditions may cause a change in contract time or price.
PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
4.1 MEASURMENT
A. Measurement for removal will be the total number of square feet of
surfacing material that is removed, regardless of depth.
4.2 PAYMENT
B. The unit price bid for this item shall include all of the Contractor’s costs
including labor, materials and incidental work and equipment necessary to
complete the work. The price shall include the removal and offsite
disposal of all materials including all materials and any base course
deemed unsuitable by the Parks Project Manager. Disposal tickets shall
be provided to the Contractor by the Parks Project Manager. No payment
will be made for the removal and/or replacement of any paving, curb and
butter or pipe sections damaged by the Contractor beyond the authorized
limits of removal.
END OF SECTION 02050
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SECTION 02150
TREE PROTECTION
PART 1: GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS: The General Contract Conditions, Drawings, and
Division - 1 Specification sections apply to Work of this section.
1.2 SUMMARY: The work of this section consists of retention and protection of trees
during the construction of the project.
1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
A. If it appears that the completion of the construction may cause damage to
the branches of any tree, the Contractor shall contact the City Forester’s
Office. The Forester will make a determination as to whether such
damage is eminent.
B. To prevent or minimize soil compaction, designated routes for equipment
and foot traffic by work crews shall be determined prior to commencing
construction activities. These routes shall be marked at the site, prior to
commencement of construction, with tree protection fencing.
C. Motorized equipment and trailers, including tractors, bobcats, bulldozers,
trackhoes, trucks, cars, and carts shall not be allowed access within tree
protection areas. Should access be necessary within designated tree
protection areas, the existing grade shall be covered with six (6) to eight
(8) inches of wood mulch to help distribute the weight of equipment and to
minimize soil compaction and rutting. Plywood and/or mulch is not
acceptable bridging material for driving over exposed tree roots. Exposed
tree roots shall not be driven over. The City Forester or Project Consulting
Arborist shall be notified and shall approve of the access and driving
surface prior to its use.
D. Materials and supplies shall not be stockpiled or stored within the tree
protection area. Should temporary storage be necessary within
designated tree protection areas, the existing grade shall be covered with
double, overlapping sheets of ¾ inch thick plywood, or six (6) to eight (8)
inches of wood mulch to help distribute the weight of materials or supplies
and to minimize soil compaction.
E. Under no circumstances shall any objects or materials be leaned against
or supported by a tree's trunk, branches, or exposed roots. The
attachment or installation to trees of any sign, cable, wire, nail, swing, or
any other material that is not needed to help support the natural structure
of the tree is prohibited. Standard arboricultural techniques such as
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bracing or cabling that are performed by professional arborists are
acceptable upon approval by the City Forester or Project Consulting
Arborist.
1.4 DEFINITIONS:
A. TREE PROTECTION AREA: Generally, a tree protection area should
consist of the ground encompassing from 1.5 (minimum) to 2.0 times the
distance between the trunk and dripline, or one linear foot away from the
trunk base for every inch diameter of the trunk, whichever is greater. (See
section below). Areas of ground covered by pavement, buildings, or other
permanent structures where the presence of roots is minimal or negligible,
are excluded. The area under or within the tree's dripline is also referred
to as the "Critical Root Zone" (see below).
1. With groups of trees or where an array effect is present, there may
be discontinuous (non-overlapping) perimeters of tree protection
areas, which result in difficult to maintain or ineffective tree
protection fencing. In these cases, even though tree protection
areas do not overlap, they should be treated as though they do if
the distance between the perimeters of such areas is less than
thirty (30) feet. In effect, this will artificially enlarge the area of tree
protection, but will result in a more clearly defined, manageable
area.
B. DRIPLINE: The outermost edge of the tree's canopy or branch spread.
The area within a tree's dripline is all the ground under the total branch
spread.
C. CRITICAL ROOT ZONE: Generally, all of the ground area included in the
dripline.
D. DIAMETER (CALIPER): The size (in inches) of a tree's trunk is measured
at:
1. six (6) inches above grade for trunk diameters up to and including
four (4) inches;
2. twelve (12) inches above grade for trunk diameters from four (4)
inches up to and including eight (8) inches; and
3. four and a half (4½) feet above grade for trunk diameters greater
than eight (8) inches; in accordance with guidelines established in
the "Guide for Plant Appraisal". All measurements should be
rounded to the nearest inch.
E. HIGH-VALUE SHRUB: Any specimen shrub with an appraised value of
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$100.00 or more.
F. PROJECT CONSULTING ARBORIST: An independent consultant with a
degree in a field related to arboriculture, and at least five years field
experience in tree preservation or on-site monitoring of public works or
construction projects involving tree retention and protection. The
Consultant should be an active member in the American Society of
Consulting Arborists and International Society of Arboriculture.
1.5 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES:
A. Contractor shall comply with applicable requirements and
recommendations of the most current versions of the following standards
and guidelines. Where these conflict with other specified requirements,
the more restrictive requirements shall govern.
1. ANSI Z133.1-1988: American National Standard for Tree Care
Operations
2. ANSI A300-1994: Standard Practices for Trees, Shrubs and Other
Woody Plant Materials
3. NATIONAL ARBORIST ASSOCIATION STANDARDS: Pruning,
Cabling and Bracing, Fertilization
4. GUIDE FOR PLANT APPRAISAL-8
TH
EDITION: Authored by the
Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers; published by the
International Society of Arboriculture
PART 2: PRODUCTS - Not applicable
PART 3: EXECUTION
3.1 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS: This section provides standards and
guidelines for the retention and protection of trees and high-value shrubs for any
proposed public works or construction project.
3.2 ROOT PRUNING:
A. Tree roots shall not be pruned or cut unless their removal is unavoidable
or absolutely necessary. The City Forester or Project Consulting Arborist
shall be notified prior to any operation known or suspected to involve
cutting of more than:
1. two roots, three (3) inches or more in diameter; and/or
2. four (4) roots between two (2) and three (3) inches in diameter.
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The City Forester or Project Consulting Arborist shall be notified
immediately in the event that roots in excess of that described
above are cut, torn, ripped, or otherwise injured.
B. Upon approval by the City Forester, prior to any excavation, removal of
sidewalk, or other activity that will result in removal of soil and tree roots,
all tree roots within a designated area will be pruned to a depth of fourteen
(14) inches. Pruning shall occur with a Dosko Root Pruner, or equivalent,
in accessible areas, and by hand in areas inaccessible to the root pruning
machine. All other root pruning shall be done by hand with approved
tools.
C. Removal of roots greater than one (1) inch diameter or parts of roots that
are injured or diseased should be performed as follows:
1. Preserve the root bark ridge (similar in structure and function to a
branch bark ridge). Directional root pruning is the recommendation
technique and should be used during hand excavation around tree
roots. Roots are similar to branches in their response to pruning
practices. With directional root pruning, objectionable and severely
injured roots are properly cut to a lateral root, if possible, that is
growing downward or in a favorable direction.
2. All roots needing to be pruned or removed shall be cut cleanly with
sharp hand tools, with oversight by the City Forester or Project
Consulting Arborist. No wound dressings shall be used.
3. Recommended root pruning tools:
a. Scissor-type lopper.
b. Scissor-type pruner.
c. Large and small hand saws.
d. Wound scriber.
e. Trowel or small shovel.
f. Garden Fork.
g. Hand broom.
D. Root Pruning Near Sidewalks
1. Root pruning should be done carefully, by hand, to achieve the
objective of reducing future sidewalk problems as well as
preserving the trees. Removing anchoring roots or causing injuries
in anchoring roots and root flares can cause future decay and
windthrow hazards. Indiscriminate cutting of vigorous roots results
in their resprouting so that several more new roots may grow from
the cut end, back under the sidewalk, thereby reducing the time
between sidewalk repairs. Roots can be managed in the ground
without significant harm to trees, if care is taken to avoid injuries
that lead to root and trunk decay.
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2. Directional root pruning is recommended because it considers the
tree's response to root pruning and decay. With directional root
pruning, roots are cut to a large lateral, if possible, that is growing
downward or in a more favorable direction. The pruned root ends
will be less likely to resprout, since a large lateral can assume the
new terminal role of the root.
3. Proper removal of selected roots or parts of roots can direct roots
away from sidewalks in the future. Procedures for root pruning
directly next to sidewalks are as follows:
a. Hand dig a trench six (6) to eight (8) inches in depth at the
edge of the planting strip and sidewalk.
b. Remove all roots less than two (2) inches diameter in this
trench back to a desirable lateral root, preserving the root
bark ridge. If careful excavation does not reveal a desirable
lateral root within twelve (12) inches of the exposed root in
question, then the exposed root shall be pruned properly so
that a minimal amount of root is removed.
c. Small root bundles, the source of future sidewalk problems,
should also be removed at this time.
E. All roots between two (2) and four (4) inches in diameter should be
examined by the City Forester or Project Consulting Arborist in terms of
their role in anchoring the tree.
1. All roots that contribute significantly to anchorage should be
preserved. Remove all other roots in this size range to sound,
downward growing lateral roots that are at least one half (½) the
size of the root being removed.
2. All roots larger than four (4) inches in diameter are to be preserved
unless their removal is absolutely necessary. Preservation of large
roots may require:
a. reducing the sidewalk width near the root flare; and/or
b. ramping or bridging the sidewalk over the roots to allow for
root growth.
3.3 TREE PROTECTION FENCING:
A. Tree protection fencing should be installed two (2) feet behind the existing
curb in areas where the street surface will be removed and replaced. Tree
protection areas shall be designated on construction documents, and
fencing locations should be staked for approval by the Construction
Manager and City Forester or Project Consulting Arborist.
B. Tree protection fences should be constructed of one of the following:
1. Galvanized chain-link - six (6) feet in height. Posts should be
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installed on ten (10) foot centers (maximum), at a depth of three (3)
feet minimum. Installation of post shall not result in injury to
surface roots or root flares of trees.
2. Colored (orange), molded plastic construction fencing-four (4) feet
in height.
C. Fencing should be installed to completely surround the limits of tree
protection areas, and should extend at least ten (10) feet beyond the
designated construction limits.
3.4 INJURIES TO EXISTING PLANTS - DAMAGE PENALTIES:
A. Tree and High-Value Shrub Appraisal: All trees and high-value shrubs will
evaluated and appraised by the City Forester or Project Consulting
Arborist, and a list of all tree values for the project will be on file in the
Construction Manager's office. Any tree or other plant requiring retention
or protection that is not on the list shall be appraised by the City Forester
or Project Consulting Arborist as necessary to comply with this damage
penalty.
B. Documentation for appraisals will consist of :
1. measurement of plant size;
2. identification by common and botanical names;
3. current condition (overall health, injuries, overt hazard status, etc.)
and
4. location factors as described in the "Guide for Plant Appraisal".
Photographs may be taken of certain trees and shrubs to document
debilitating condition factors.
C. The threshold level for plants to be appraised shall be $100.00; only those
trees and shrubs estimated to have a monetary value greater than $100.00
shall be appraised.
D. Trees and other plants designated as requiring retention or protection
shall be identified at on-site conference meeting. Loss of, or partial injury
to, any of these plants due to Contractor neglect or improper construction
activities will result in a penalty of up to treble damages of the assessed
value of the tree as determined by the City Forester or Project Consulting
Arborist. A fine of one-thousand dollars ($1,000.00) will be levied against
the Contractor for each incident of construction damage (including
construction traffic) within designated tree protection areas. Any fine shall
be independent of any applicable damages for the assessed value of the
tree or tree part.
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E. Trees or roots visibly and unnecessarily injured will cause the Owner to
withhold from the Contractor an assessed amount conforming to the
requirements stipulated above, for a period of one full year. After that
period the impact of the injury to any tree will be assessed by the City
Forester or the Project Consulting Arborist.
3.5 SUBMITTALS:
A. Proposed methods, materials, and schedule for root pruning, branch
pruning, and other tree maintenance shall be submitted for approval. The
City Forester or Project Consulting Arborist shall mark the location of root
pruning lines in the field prior to the operation. If possible, root pruning
should occur between autumnal leaf fall and spring foliation. Root pruning
during the growing season shall require approval of the City Forester or
Project Consulting Arborist.
END OF SECTION 02150
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SECTION 02710 SUBDRAINAGE
SYSTEMS
PART 1: GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS:
1.2 SUMMARY:
A. Work Includes: Furnishing and installing subdrainage systems as shown
on the Drawings or specified herein, or as required to complete the work.
PART 2: PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Fibar 300 Drainage system or approved equal.
PART 3: EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Excavate area to soil surface, removing all sand.
B. Remove all roots, stones, and vegetation.
C. Accurately grade and firmly compact entire area, especially where fill
materials have been utilized.
1. Minimum 1% downward grade to ensure proper drainage to drain.
D. Excavate trench 2” wide x 6” deep, perpendicular to grade at lowest point
of playground area.
E. Install drain and connect low end of strip to storm drain or similar device to
remove collected water.
F. Install FibarDrain strips at 6’ centers in direction of grade.
G. Contact Project Manager for drainage inspection after drainage is installed
and before fabric and engineered wood fiber are installed.
3.2 RESTORATION: Restore all fences, ditches, yards, lawns, and other structures
or surfaces to condition equal to or better than before work began.
PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
4.1 Measurement
A. Measurement will be made of lump sum of drainage installed and
accepted by the Parks Project Manager and in accordance with the
Specifications.
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4.2 Payment
B. Payment shall include furnishing, transporting and installing all earthwork,
preparation of sub-grade, and furnishing and placement of drainage
system.
END OF SECTION 02710
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SECTION 02865
SURFACING MATERIALS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit one (1) cubic foot sample of material at least twenty-four hours
(24) prior to delivery to the site.
B. IPEMA certificate showing the engineered wood fiber (EWF) is IPEMA
certified for ASTM F1292‐impact attenuation within the use zone of the
playground equipment, F2075‐ sieve analysis, tramp metals and
hazardous metals.
C. Maintenance Instructions: Submit manufacturer’s maintenance
instructions for playground surfacing.
D. Warranty: Submit manufacturer’s standard warranty.
E. References: Submit at least 3 customers that have been using the
product for at least 3 years.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 ACCESSIBLE SURFACING MATERIAL
A. Accessible Playground Surfacing Material shall be EWF product that
meets the specifications in ASTM F2075: Standard Specification for
Engineered Wood Fiber and be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292
and ADA/ABA accessibility guidelines for firmness and stability based on
ASTM F1951.
2.2 GEOTEXTILE FABRIC
A. Geotextile fabric must be nonwoven needlepunched geotextile made of
100% polypropylene staple fiber. It must resist ultraviolet and biological
deterioration, rotting, naturally encountered basics and acids. Geotextile
fabric must be Thrace-LINQ® 120EX or equivalent to allow for filtration
and to withstand aggregate weight and compaction.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION:
A. Demolition as necessary following Demolition - Section 02050.
B. Sub-grade shall be firmly compacted, pitched to drain and approved by
the Project Manager prior to installation of the EWF.
C. Cover sub-grade with Geotextile Fabric material. Overlap all seams a
minimum of 3". It will be necessary to slit the fabric to fit around the
footings of the equipment. Where possible, overlap all slits with next piece
of fabric.
D. Work with Project Manager to determine critical fall height of playground
pit and necessary depth of EWF per per the equipment manufacturer’s
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recommendations and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Public Playground Safety Handbook.
E. Permanently mark, with paint or other type of permanent marker, all the
legs of the playground equipment with the compacted system design
depth.
F. Install the EWF in layers, 6‐8" at a time. Rake, level and wet the surface
before compacting with a mechanical compactor after each layer is
installed. Change direction 90 degrees between each layer. Repeat these
steps until the desired surface thickness is achieved.
G. Hand spread and rake for smooth, finished surface.
3.2 CLEAN UP
A. Maintain a neat and orderly work site at all times.
B. Upon completion of site work, clean up area, remove tools, equipment,
materials and debris.
PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
4.2 Measurement
A. Measurement will be made of the actual number of cubic yards of
Surfacing installed and accepted at the locations shown on the Drawings
or as directed by the Parks Project Manager and in accordance with the
Specifications.
B. Depth - Quantity
12"compacted -50 cubic yards per 1,000 sq. ft. of playground area (>12’
Critical Height)
4.2 Payment
B. Payment shall include furnishing, transporting and installing all limited to
earthwork, preparation of sub-grade, soil separator fabric, and furnishing
and placement of Surfacing Materials.
END OF SECTION 02831.
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SERVICES AGREEMENT
WORK ORDER TYPE
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below, by and between
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred to
as the "City" and hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider".
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed by
and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Services to be Performed.
a. This Agreement shall constitute the basic agreement between the parties for services
for . The conditions set forth herein shall apply to all services performed by the
Service Provider on behalf of the City and particularly described in Work Orders
agreed upon in writing by the parties from time to time. Such Work Orders, a sample
of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of ( ) page(s) and
incorporated herein by this reference, shall include a description of the services to be
performed, the location and time for performance, the amount of payment, any
materials to be supplied by the City and any other special circumstances relating to the
performance of services. No work order shall exceed $ . The only services
authorized under this agreement are those which are performed after receipt of such
Work Order, except in emergency circumstances where oral work requests may be
issued. Oral requests for emergency actions will be confirmed by issuance of a written
Work Order within two (2) working days. Irrespective of references in Exhibit A to
certain named third parties, Service Provider shall be solely responsible for
performance of all duties hereunder.
b. The City may, at any time during the term of a particular Work Order and without
invalidating the Agreement, make changes within the general scope of the particular
services assigned and the Service Provider agrees to perform such changed services.
2. Changes in the Work. The City reserves the right to independently bid any services rather
than issuing work to the Service Provider pursuant to this Agreement. Nothing within this
Agreement shall obligate the City to have any particular service performed by the Service
Provider.
3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated as specified by each written Work Order or
oral emergency service request. Oral emergency service requests will be acted upon
without waiting for a written Work Order. Time is of the essence.
4. Contract Period {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
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the city, the Agreement may be extended for an additional period of one (1) year at the
rates provided with written notice to the Service Provider mailed no later than thirty (30)
days prior to contract end.
5. 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.
Written notice of renewal shall be provided to the Service Provider and mailed no later
than thirty (30) days prior to contract end.
6. Delay. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its obligations by
unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and without is fault or negligence,
then the party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is prevented by
such cause. To the extent that the performance is actually prevented, the Service
Provider must provide written notice to the City of such condition within fifteen (15) days
from the onset of such condition.
7. Early Termination by City/Notices. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein, the
City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written notice of
termination to the Service Provider. Such notice shall be mailed at least fifteen (15) days
prior to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by
the parties. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed,
postage prepaid and sent to the following address:
Service Provider: City: Copy to:
Attn:
City of Fort Collins
Attn:
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
City of Fort Collins
Attn: Purchasing Dept.
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
In the event of early termination by the City, the Service Provider shall be paid for services
rendered to the termination date, subject only to the satisfactory performance of the
Service Provider's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be the Service
Provider's sole right and remedy for such termination.
8. Contract Sum. This is an open-end indefinite quantity Agreement with no fixed price. The
actual amount of work to be performed will be stated on the individual Work Orders. The
City makes no guarantee as to the number of Work Orders that may be issued or the
actual amount of services which will in fact be requested.
9. Payments.
a. The City agrees to pay and the Service Provider agrees to accept as full payment for
all work done and all materials furnished and for all costs and expenses incurred in
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performance of the work the sums set forth for the hourly labor rate and material costs,
with markups, stated within the Bid Schedule Proposal Form, attached hereto as
Exhibit " ", consisting of ( ) page , and incorporated herein by
this reference.
Payment shall be made by the City only upon acceptance of the work by the City and
upon the Service Provider furnishing satisfactory evidence of payment of all wages,
taxes, supplies and materials, and other costs incurred in connection with the
performance of such work.
10. City Representative. The City's representative will be shown on the specific Work Order
and shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary and proper decisions
with reference to the work requested. All requests concerning this Agreement shall be
directed to the City Representative.
11. Independent Contractor. It is agreed that in the performance of any services hereunder,
the Service Provider is an independent contractor responsible to the City only as to the
results to be obtained in the particular work assignment and to the extend that the work
shall be done in accordance with the terms, plans and specifications furnished by the City.
12. Subcontractors. Service Provider may not subcontract any of the Work set forth in the
Exhibit A, Statement of Work without the prior written consent of the city, which shall not
be unreasonably withheld. If any of the Work is subcontracted hereunder (with the
consent of the City), then the following provisions shall apply: (a) the subcontractor must
be a reputable, qualified firm with an established record of successful performance in its
respective trade performing identical or substantially similar work, (b) the subcontractor will
be required to comply with all applicable terms of this Agreement, (c) the subcontract will
not create any contractual relationship between any such subcontractor and the City, nor
will it obligate the City to pay or see to the payment of any subcontractor, and (d) the work
of the subcontractor will be subject to inspection by the City to the same extent as the
work of the Service Provider.
13. 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.
14. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval or acceptance of, or payment for any of the
services shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under the Agreement
or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement.
15. 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
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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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Binding Effect. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto, constitutes the entire
agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon said parties, their officers,
employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors,
heirs, personal representative, successors and assigns of said parties.
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19. 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 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 certificate evidencing the insurance coverage
required from an insurance company acceptable to the city.
20. 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.
21. Law/Severability. This Agreement shall be governed in all respect by the laws of the State
of Colorado. In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or
unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction such holding shall not invalidate or
render unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement.
22. 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
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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.
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.
23. Special Provisions. Special provisions or conditions relating to the services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit - Confidentiality,
consisting of one (1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
a municipal corporation
By: __________________________________
Gerry S. Paul
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
Date:_________________________________
ATTEST:
____________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Assistant City Attorney
By:____________________________________
_______________________________________
Print Name
Title____________________________________
Date: _______________________________
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EXHIBIT A
WORK ORDER FORM
PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AND
DATED:
Work Order Number:
Purchase Order Number:
Project Title:
Commencement Date:
Completion Date:
Maximum Fee: (time and reimbursable direct costs):
Project Description:
Scope of Services:
Service Provider agrees to perform the
services identified above and on the attached
forms in accordance with the terms and
conditions contained herein and in the
Services Agreement between the parties. In
the event of a conflict between or ambiguity in
the terms of the Services Agreement and this
work order (including the attached forms) the
Services Agreement shall control.
The attached forms consisting of ___ (_)
pages are hereby accepted and incorporated
herein, by this reference, and Notice to
Proceed is hereby given.
SERVICE PROVIDER
By:_______________________________
Date:_____________________________
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
By:_________________________________
Project Manager
Date: ______________________________
By: _______________________________
Gerry Paul
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
(over $60,000.00)
Date: ____________________________
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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 reduce coverage or limits and
will not be cancelled, except after thirty (30) 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 $1,000,000 combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage.
In the event any work is performed by a subcontractor, the Service Provider shall
be responsible for any liability directly or indirectly arising out of the work
performed under this Agreement by a subcontractor, which liability is not covered
by the subcontractor's insurance.
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EXHIBIT
CONFIDENTIALITY
IN CONNECTION WITH SERVICES provided to the City of Fort Collins (the “City”) pursuant to
this Agreement (the “Agreement”), the Service Provider hereby acknowledges that it has been
informed that the City has established policies and procedures with regard to the handling of
confidential information and other sensitive materials.
In consideration of access to certain information, data and material (hereinafter individually and
collectively, regardless of nature, referred to as “information”) that are the property of and/or
relate to the City or its employees, customers or suppliers, which access is related to the
performance of services that the Service Provider has agreed to perform, the Service Provider
hereby acknowledges and agrees as follows:
That information that has or will come into its possession or knowledge in connection with the
performance of services for the City may be confidential and/or proprietary. The Service
Provider agrees to treat as confidential (a) all information that is owned by the City, or that
relates to the business of the City, or that is used by the City in carrying on business, and (b) all
information that is proprietary to a third party (including but not limited to customers and
suppliers of the City). The Service Provider shall not disclose any such information to any
person not having a legitimate need-to-know for purposes authorized by the City. Further, the
Service Provider shall not use such information to obtain any economic or other benefit for itself,
or any third party, except as specifically authorized by the City.
The foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, the Service Provider understands that it shall
have no obligation under this Agreement with respect to information and material that (a)
becomes generally known to the public by publication or some means other than a breach of
duty of this Agreement, or (b) is required by law, regulation or court order to be disclosed,
provided that the request for such disclosure is proper and the disclosure does not exceed that
which is required. In the event of any disclosure under (b) above, the Service Provider shall
furnish a copy of this Agreement to anyone to whom it is required to make such disclosure and
shall promptly advise the City in writing of each such disclosure.
In the event that the Service Provider ceases to perform services for the City, or the City so
requests for any reason, the Service Provider shall promptly return to the City any and all
information described hereinabove, including all copies, notes and/or summaries (handwritten or
mechanically produced) thereof, in its possession or control or as to which it otherwise has
access.
The Service Provider understands and agrees that the City’s remedies at law for a breach of the
Service Provider’s obligations under this Confidentiality Agreement may be inadequate and that
the City shall, in the event of any such breach, be entitled to seek equitable relief (including
without limitation preliminary and permanent injunctive relief and specific performance) in
addition to all other remedies provided hereunder or available at law.