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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
8864 PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REDESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
FOR LIBRARY PARK
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified Vendors to provide playground
equipment designs, supply, and installation for a renovation of an existing playground at Library
Park.
As part of the City’s commitment to Sustainable Purchasing, proposals submission via
email is preferred. Proposals shall be submitted in a single Microsoft Word or PDF file
under 20MB and e-mailed to: purchasing@fcgov.com. If electing to submit a hard copy
proposal we require one (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic copy on a jump drive to be
received at the City of Fort Collins' Purchasing Division, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort
Collins, Colorado 80524. Proposals must be received before 3:00 p.m. (our clock) on
February 21, 2019 and referenced as Proposal No. 8864. 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. Please note, additional time is required for bids mailed to the
PO Box to be received at the Purchasing Office.
The City encourages all Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) to submit proposals in
response to all requests for proposals. No individual or business 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.
All questions should be submitted, in writing via email, to Elliot Dale, Senior Buyer, at
edale@fcgov.com, with a copy to Jill Wuertz, Project Manager, at jwuertz@fcgov.com, no
later than 5:00 PM MST (our clock) on February 12, 2019. Please format your e-mail to include:
RFP 8864 Playground Equipment Redesign and Construction for Library Park in the subject
line. Questions received after this deadline may not be answered. Responses to all questions
submitted before the deadline will be addressed in an addendum and posted on the Rocky
Mountain E-Purchasing System webpage.
Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System hosted by Bidnet
A copy of the RFP may be obtained at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-of-fort-collins.
Public Viewing Copy: The City is a governmental entity subject to the Colorado Open Records
Act, C.R.S. §§ 24-72-200.1 et seq. (“CORA”). Any proposals submitted hereunder are subject
to public disclosure by the City pursuant to CORA and City ordinances. Vendors may submit
one (1) additional complete proposal clearly marked “FOR PUBLIC VIEWING.” In this version
of the proposal, the Vendor may redact text and/or data that it deems confidential or proprietary
pursuant to CORA. Such statement does not necessarily exempt such documentation from
public disclosure if required by CORA, by order of a court of appropriate jurisdiction, or other
applicable law. Generally, under CORA trade secrets, confidential commercial and financial
data information is not required to be disclosed by the City. Proposals may not be marked
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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“Confidential” or ‘Proprietary’ in their entirety. All provisions of any contract resulting from
this request for proposal will be public information.
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. Please
do not submit with your proposal.
Sales Prohibited/Conflict of Interest: No officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall
have a financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment,
material, supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any
decision-making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to
be rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any gift,
gratuity favor, entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who has
or is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited.
Collusive or Sham Proposals: Any proposal deemed to be collusive or a sham proposal will
be rejected and reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this proposal
assures that such proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham proposal.
The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any
irregularities or informalities.
Utilization of Award by Other Agencies: The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to allow
other state and local governmental agencies, political subdivisions, and/or school districts to
utilize the resulting award under all terms and conditions specified and upon agreement by all
parties. Usage by any other entity shall not have a negative impact on the City of Fort Collins in
the current term or in any future terms.
The selected Vendor shall be expected to sign the City’s standard Agreement prior to
commencing Services (see sample attached to this Proposal).
Sincerely,
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director
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I. BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE / OVERVIEW
A. Objective
The City of Fort Collins, Colorado Parks Department is requesting playground
equipment designs for a renovation of an existing playground at Library Park. Library
Park is a small park with community-scale activities that is located at 207 Peterson
Street. Work is to include coordination with the Parks Project Manager and design of
play systems within the existing play area boundaries (approximately 3,165 square
feet), as well as pricing for the installation of commercial grade playground equipment.
There is also an opportunity to expand the playground boundary (1,273 sf on west &
200 sf near entry) if it greatly improves play value and the overall design. See Section
II. C. that shows the potential expansion area and Attachments 1 & 2 for further site
information. The equipment will be supplied, assembled and installed as part of this
contract. The selected playground Vendor is required to hold the pricing submitted in
the proposal. In the event the design changes resulting in a price change the parties
shall negotiate new pricing based on the pricing discounts offered in the Vendor’s
proposal. The City of Fort Collins will be responsible for removing the existing
playground equipment. The playground Vendor shall remove and dispose any existing
surfacing, establish subgrades and install any site work associated with the playground
safety surfacing, subsurface and drainage, if necessary.
B. Background
Library Park is centrally located among some of Fort Collins most iconic activities
including:
• Old Town Library: In 2016, the Old Town Library celebrated its 40th anniversary of
community service. It is just a short walk from the shops, restaurants, and
entertainment venues in Old Town. It shares Library Park with its predecessor –
the original Carnegie building, which served as the community’s only library for
more than 70 years. The Library currently utilizes indoor play features designed by
the Burgeon Group. Playground elements should complement but not replicate
indoor play features. The library also has a few outdoor features including a large
chess board and small amphitheater.
• Carnegie Creative Center: The Carnegie Center for Creativity at the Historic
Carnegie Building is owned and operated by the City of Fort Collins. The Carnegie
is home to public gallery, classroom, and meeting spaces that are available to rent
for exhibition, performance, teaching and event purposes. The Carnegie is
intended to be used by artists from various disciplines, employing a wide range of
artistic expressions. The Carnegie is also home to the Downtown Fort Collins
Creative District and Fort Collins Public Media.
• NewWestFest: Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest is a free, three-day music
festival held each August in historic downtown Fort Collins and around/in Library
Park. The annual festival is a free community music festival featuring a variety of
genres and includes a family-centered Kids’ Music Adventure.
• Trees: 158 trees occupy Library Park (information can be viewed here:
https://fortcollins.mytreekeeper.com/ ). Quite a few on the site are living tribute
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trees. In addition, 3 Bur Oak trees are remaining from a planting in 1918 to honor
soldiers who died in World War I. A beautiful large Linden sits on the south side of
the playground providing ample shade.
• Fort Collins 1st Park (Lincoln Park renamed to Library Park): In 1873, the town of
Fort Colins was platted along with Lincoln (Library) Park and Washington Park and
the parks were named after two famous presidents. In 1881, Lincoln Park was
plowed, fenced, and trees and grass were planted. In 1903, the park was
expanded to include 4 lots on the west side of the park giving the City clear title to
the entire block. In 1903, City Council approved the placement of the Carnegie
library on the west side of Lincoln Park. In 1976 when the library was moved from
the west to the east side of Lincoln Park, City Council changed the name of Lincoln
Park to Library Park.
• Heritage Courtyard at Library Park: The courtyard is a journey through time and
visitors get tours of four historic buildings: The Antoine Janis Cabin (credited with
being the first Euro-American settler in Larimer County, he later constructed a
cabin and founded the town of Colona, now known as Laporte), The Auntie Stone
Cabin (home of pioneer woman, entrepreneur, and suffragette Auntie Stone), The
Boxelder Schoolhouse (historic one-room schoolhouse from Upper Boxelder
Creek), and The Franz-Smith Cabin (built in 1882). Each stop will give you a
unique perspective of Fort Collins from before its foundation up to the 1920s!
Fort Collins is looking for a unique play experience that complements the existing
playgrounds within the City and achieves the high standard set by other park
playgrounds within Fort Collins. A community survey and interviews with key
stakeholders are currently in progress and will help to inform the development of the
design. See detailed design criteria below for components that should also be included.
The playground budget is approximately $175,000. This budget should include
surfacing demolition/disposal, new playground surfacing and subsurface, design, play
equipment and installation. If the City elects to expand the playground footprint, the City
may seek separate funds for this additional expansion. The City would have separate
funds for expanding the playground area if necessary.
Construction of the playground renovation project is scheduled to commence in Fall of
2019. Construction will need to be complete by December 1, 2019 or sooner.
II. SCOPE OF PROPOSAL
A. Detailed Design Criteria
• The designs will be evaluated based on execution of the given theme, play value,
creativeness and ‘fun factor’, variety of equipment types, layout, and budget.
• Play equipment and overall layout must meet or exceed City of Fort Collins Park
Design Guidelines as detailed below. Site is used for various large events and
equipment should be designed for heavy playground usage.
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• Play equipment should include a full range of activities and age groups to provide a
variety of climbing opportunities, sliding, spinning, and creative/interactive play such
as play tables & panels.
• Suppliers are encouraged to be creative in their designs and to utilize unstructured
play in their proposals. Suppliers may submit proposals with non‐traditional type
playground structures, if desired, in whole or as components of the overall
playground. Non‐traditional play elements may include Glass Fiber Reinforced
Concrete (GFRC) boulders, logs, stumps, net climbers, hill slides, sculptural
components, interactive play panels, etc.
• The City of Fort Collins may elect to contract with multiple playground design
Vendors to purchase selected play elements to create the final playground design.
• “Green” construction practices and materials are highly desired. Provide LEED or
other green certification with proposal.
• General theme ideas
o Link between Trees and Libraries
o Literacy/Reading/Alphabet
o Support for Storytime program goals which teach parents to be good teachers
through singing, talking, playing, reading, writing
o Site History (as detailed above)
• Detailed Components:
o Maintain the current accessible entries and elevations to the playground
o Pour-in-Place surfacing that incorporates theme in pattern
o Swings: Regular tot (1), ADA swing (1) & belt swings (2), multigenerational
swing. Explore potential to move swings into separate play pit area.
o Design for all age groups (2-5 and 5-12)
o Unique play panels that build on theme
o Spinners
o Unique spring rides
o Incorporation of theme into play pieces
o Traditional seating, flexible play pieces that can also be seating, etc.
o Musical/sound components
o Potential Story walk https://www.kellogghubbard.org/storywalk
o Custom entry piece
o Do not include: Tunnel slides, Crawl tubes, Net/rope climbers, No enclosed
spaces that allow hiding
o Maintain sight lines from Library to Playground
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B. General Requirements for City of Fort Collins Playground Climbing Structures
1. Support posts shall be fabricated from either 5” O.D. 11 gauge, pre-galvanized
round tubing or 5” O.D. .118” extruded round tubing with baked-on electrostatically
applied dry powder coating or better (color to be determined).
2. Clamps shall be of 12 gauge draw quality steel or better. No aluminum clamps.
3. Decks shall be of one-piece construction fabricated from 13 gauge punched hot
rolled steel reinforced with 11 gauge strips welded in place and dipped in poly-
vinyl-chloride coating or better (color to be determined).
4. Slides and plastic parts shall be molded from linear low-density polyethylene with
ultraviolet (UV) light stabilizers; anti-static guard and color molded in or better
(color to be determined).
5. All hardware used in the assembly of components such as bolts, nuts, screws,
spacers, washers and other hardware shall be either yellow dichromate-plated or
stainless steel and tamper resistant or better. All hardware must be included.
6. Manufacturer must submit proof of compliance to:
a. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission publication entitled “Handbook for
Public Playground Safety”
b. American Society for Testing and Materials standard F 1487-01 entitled
“Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground
Equipment for Public Use”
c. Current DOJ 2010 - ADA Standards for Accessible Design & U.S. Access
Board guidelines
d. IPEMA certified playground equipment
7. Warranty information on all playground equipment and installation.
8. Manufacturer’s sales representative and/ or installer must attend a follow-up
inspection with a Certified Playground Safety Inspector prior to acceptance of the
installation.
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C. Map showing playground (pink) and possible expansion areas (yellow)
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D. Anticipated Schedule
The following represents the City’s target schedule for the RFP. The City reserves the
right to amend the target schedule at any time.
• Question deadline: 5:00 PM MST on February 12, 2019
• Proposal due date: 3:00 MST (our clock) February 21, 2019
• Interviews (tentative, if needed): Week of March 4th, 2019
• Award of Contract (tentative): Week of March 4th, 2019
• Completion of project: December 1, 2019
E. Interviews
In addition to submitting a written proposal, the top-rated Vendors may be interviewed by
the RFP assessment team and asked to participate in an oral presentation to provide an
overview of the company, approach to the project and to address questions. The
evaluation criteria for the oral interviews will be the same as the criteria for the written
evaluations and is included in Section IV.
F. Subcontractors
Vendors will be responsible for identifying any subcontractors in their proposal. Please
note that the City will contract solely with the awarded Vendor; therefore, subcontractors
will be the responsibility of the Vendor.
G. Current standards
All work and/or materials must meet current standards in force by recognized technical
and professional societies, trade and materials supply associations, institutes and
organizations, bureaus and testing laboratories, and national, federal, state, county, and
local laws, codes and ordinances.
H. Fees, Licenses, Permits
The successful Vendor shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, fees or
permits without additional expense to the City. All equipment shall be properly licensed
and insured, carry the appropriate permits and be placarded as required by law.
I. Laws and Regulations
The Vendor agrees to comply fully with all applicable local, State of Colorado and Federal
laws and regulations and municipal ordinances.
J. Invoicing and Payment
Invoices should be emailed monthly to invoices@fcgov.com with a copy to the Project
Manager. The cost of the work completed shall be paid to the Vendor each month following
the submittal of a correct invoice by the Vendor indicating the project name, Purchase
Order number, task description, hours worked, personnel/work type category, hourly rate
for each employee/work type category, date of the work performed specific to the task,
percentage of that work that has been completed by task, 3rd party supporting
documentation with the same detail and a brief progress report.
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Payments will be made using the prices listed on the agreed-to Price Schedule. In the
event a service is requested which is not listed on the Price Schedule, the Vendor and the
City will negotiate an appropriate unit price for the service prior to Consultant initiating
such work.
The City pays invoices on Net 30 terms.
III. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
For this section, Vendors are required to provide detailed written responses to the following
items in the order outlined below. The responses shall be considered technical offers of what
Vendors propose to provide and shall be incorporated in the contract award as deemed
appropriate by the City. A proposal that does not include all the information required may be
deemed non-responsive and subject to rejection.
Please limit the total length of your proposal to a maximum of twenty-five (25) double sided or
fifty (50) single sided 8 ½ x 11” pages (excluding cover pages, table of contents, dividers and
Vendor Statement form). Font shall be a minimum of 10 Arial and margins are limited to no
less than .5” for sides and top/bottom. Extended page sizes, such as 11” x 17”, count as a
single page. Please, no embedded documents. Proposals that do not conform to these
requirements may be rejected.
Responses must include all the items in the order listed below. It is suggested that the Vendors
include each of the City’s questions with their response immediately following the question.
The City of Fort Collins shall not reimburse any firm for costs incurred in the preparation and
presentation of their proposal.
A. Cover Letter / Executive Summary
The Executive Summary should highlight the content of the proposal and features of the
program offered, including a general description of the program and any unique aspects
or benefits provided by your firm.
Indicate your availability to participate in the interviews/demonstrations on the proposed
dates as stated in the Schedule section.
B. Vendor Information
1. Describe the Vendor’s business and background
2. Number of years in the business
3. Details about ownership
4. An overview of services offered and qualifications
5. Size of the firm
6. Location(s) of offices. If multiple, please identify which will be the primary for our
account.
7. Primary contact information for the company including contact name(s) and title(s),
mailing address(s), phone number(s), and email address(s). Complete Section V,
Vendor Statement.
C. Scope of Proposal & Design
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In your response to this proposal, please provide the following:
1. Provide a detailed narrative of the services proposed if awarded the contract per
the scope above. The narrative should include any options that may be beneficial
for the City to consider.
2. Describe how the project would be managed and who would have primary
responsibility for its timely and professional completion.
3. Describe the methods and timeline of communication your firm will use with the
City’s Project Manager and other parties.
4. Identify what portion of work, if any, may be subcontracted.
5. Proposed design concept, including:
a. Plan (pdf & AutoCAD file)
i. Include proposed components with model numbers, materials, color choices
and recommendations, protective area requirements, target age ranges and
developmental levels, target play type or activity, etc.
b. Pertinent cut-sheets for play components and/or manufacturer’s literature
c. 3D Sketches/Perspectives for play design – three (3) minimum from different
angles)
d. Statement / narrative / chart summary – describing the proposed design(s) and
how it satisfies the ADA requirements.
e. Warranty - Provide detailed description of the warranty coverage.
f. Include a one (1) page manufacturer and representative summary.
D. Availability
Project Schedule is based on a 12/1/2019 installation completion. In your response
to this proposal, please provide the following:
1. The manufacturer’s schedule shall clearly indicate “critical path work items”.
Explain your approach and strategy to ensuring this schedule is met.
2. Can the work be completed in the necessary timeframe, with target start and
completion dates met?
3. Are other qualified personnel available to assist in meeting the project schedule if
required?
E. Sustainability/TBL Methodology
In concise terms (no more than two pages), please describe how your organization strives
to be sustainable. Address how your firm incorporates Triple Bottom Line (TBL) into the
workplace. See Section IV: Review and Assessment for additional information.
If possible, please highlight areas of opportunity in the project where sustainability could
be applied and/or improved.
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F. Cost and Work Hours
In your response to this proposal, please provide the following:
1. Estimated costs to design, manufacture and deliver the playground. Costs shall be
itemized to the greatest extent possible. The estimated cost shall be the
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the project. The final project cost shall be
determined by Final Design. Cost break down shall include playground play
features broken down individually, installation cost, and percent discount all as
separate line items.
G. Firm Capability
Provide relevant information regarding previous experience related to this or similar
Projects, to include the following:
1. Provide a minimum of three (3) similar sized and/or themed playground projects in
the last 5 years that have involved the staff proposed to work on this project.
Include the owner’s name, title of project, beginning price, ending price, contact
name, email and phone number, sub-consultants on the team and a brief
description of the work. The Vendor authorizes the City to verify any and all
information contained in the Vendor’s submittal from references contained herein
and hereby releases all those concerned providing information as a reference from
any liability in connection with any information they give.
H. Additional Information
Provide any information that distinguishes Vendor from its competition and any additional
information applicable to this RFP that might be valuable in assessing Vendor’s proposal.
Explain any concerns Vendor may have in maintaining objectivity in recommending the
best solution. All potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
Exceptions to the Scope of Services and City Agreement (a sample of which is
attached in Section VII) shall be documented.
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IV. REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
A. Proposal and Interview Criteria
Vendors will be evaluated on the following criteria. These criteria will be the basis for
review and assessment of the written proposals and optional interview session. At the
discretion of the City, interviews of the top-rated Vendors may be conducted.
The rating scale shall be from 1 to 5, with 1 being a poor rating, 3 being an average rating,
and 5 being an outstanding rating.
WEIGHTING
FACTOR
QUALIFICATION STANDARD
3.0
Scope of Proposal
& Design
Does the proposal address all elements of the
RFP? Does the proposal show an
understanding of the project objectives,
methodology to be used and results/outcomes
required by the project? Are there any
exceptions to the specifications, Scope of Work,
or agreement?
1.0 Availability
Can the work be completed in the necessary
time? Can the target start and completion dates
be met? Are other qualified personnel available
to assist in meeting the project schedule if
required?
1.0
Sustainability/TBL
Methodology
Does the firm demonstrate a commitment to
Sustainability and incorporate Triple Bottom Line
methodology in both their Scope of Work for the
project, and their day-to-day business operating
processes and procedures?
3.0 Cost & Work Hours
Does the proposal include detailed cost break-
down for each cost element as applicable and
are the line-item costs competitive?
2.0 Firm Capability
Has the firm successfully completed previous
projects of this type and scope? Does the firm
have the resources, financial strength, capacity
and required warranty to successfully complete
the project on-time and in-budget? Does the
warranty information provided meet the City of
Fort Collins requirements?
Definitions
Sustainable Purchasing is a process for selecting products or services that have a lesser
or reduced negative effect on human health and the environment when compared with
competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This process is also known
as “Environmentally Preferable Purchasing” (EPP), or “Green Purchasing”.
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The Triple Bottom Line (TBL) is an accounting framework that incorporates three
dimensions of performance: economic, or financial; environmental, and social. The
generally accepted definition for TBL is that it “captures the essence of sustainability by
measuring the impact of an organization’s activities on the world…including both its
profitability and shareholders values and its social, human, and environmental capital.”
B. Reference Evaluation Criteria
Prior to award, the Project Manager will check references using the following criteria.
Negative responses from references may impact the award determination.
CRITERIA STANDARD QUESTIONS
Overall Performance
Would you hire this Vendor again? Did they show
the skills required by this project?
Timetable
Was the original Scope of Work completed within the
specified time? Were interim deadlines met in a
timely manner?
Completeness
Was the Vendor responsive to client needs; did the
Vendor anticipate problems? Were problems solved
quickly and effectively?
Budget
Was the original Scope of Work completed within the
project budget?
Job Knowledge
If a study, did it meet the Scope of Work?
If Vendor administered a construction contract, was
the project functional upon completion and did it
operate properly? Were problems corrected quickly
and effectively?
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V. VENDOR STATEMENT
Vendor hereby acknowledges receipt of the City of Fort Collins Request for Proposal and
acknowledges that it has read and agrees to be fully bound by all of the terms, conditions and
other provisions set forth in the RFP. Additionally, Vendor hereby makes the following
representations to City:
a. All of the statements and representations made in this proposal are true to the best of the
Vendor’s knowledge and belief.
b. Vendor commits that it is able to meet the terms provided in this proposal.
c. This proposal is a firm and binding offer, for a period of 90 days from the date hereof.
d. Vendor further agrees that the method of award is acceptable.
e. Vendor also agrees to complete the proposed Agreement with the City of Fort Collins
within 30 days of notice of award. If contract is not completed and signed within 30 days,
City reserves the right to cancel and award to the next highest rated firm.
f. Vendor acknowledge receipt of addenda.
Firm Name:
Physical Address:
Remit to Address:
Phone:
Name of Authorized Agent of Firm:
Signature of Authorized Agent:
Primary Contact for Project:
Title: Email Address:
Phone: Cell Phone:
NOTE: VENDOR STATEMENT IS TO BE SIGNED & RETURNED WITH YOUR PROPOSAL.
Official Purchasing Document
Last updated 10/2017
ATTACHMENT 1
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VI. ATTACHMENTS
1. Library Park Aerial Photograph
2. “Library Park Playground.DWG” file (uploaded separately)
Official Purchasing Document
Last updated 10/2017
ATTACHMENT 1
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VII. SAMPLE AGREEMENT (FOR REFERENCE ONLY – DO NOT SIGN )
SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below by and
between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter
referred to as the "City" and , hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider".
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed by
and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Scope of Services. The Service Provider agrees to provide services in accordance with the
scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit A, consisting of ( ) page(s) and
incorporated herein by this reference. Irrespective of references in Exhibit A to certain
named third parties, Service Provider shall be solely responsible for performance of all
duties hereunder.
2. The Work Schedule. [Optional] The services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement
shall be performed in accordance with the Work Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit ,
consisting of ( ) page(s), and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated within ( ) days following execution
of this Agreement. Services shall be completed no later than . Time is of the essence.
Any extensions of the time limit set forth above must be agreed upon in a writing signed by
the parties.
4. Contract Period. This Agreement shall commence , 20 , and shall continue in
full force and effect until , 20 , 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.
5. Delay. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its obligations by
unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and without its fault or negligence, then
the party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is prevented by such
cause. To the extent that the performance is actually prevented, the Service Provider must
provide written notice to the City of such condition within fifteen (15) days from the onset of
such condition.
Official Purchasing Document
Last updated 10/2017
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6. Early Termination by City/Notice. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein, the
City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written notice of
termination to the Service Provider. Such notice shall be delivered at least fifteen (15) days
prior to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by
the parties. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed,
postage prepaid and sent to the following addresses:
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 date of termination, subject only to the satisfactory performance of the
Service Provider's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be the Service
Provider's sole right and remedy for such termination.
7. Contract Sum. The City shall pay the Service Provider for the performance of this Contract,
subject to additions and deletions provided herein, ($ ) as per the attached
Exhibit , consisting of page(s), and incorporated herein by this reference.
Payment shall be made by the City Net 30 days from the date of the invoice and 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.
8. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of the work, its
representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary and
proper decisions with reference to the services provided under this agreement. All requests
concerning this agreement shall be directed to the City Representative.
9. Independent Service provider. The services to be performed by Service Provider are those
of an independent service provider and not of an employee of the City of Fort Collins. The
City shall not be responsible for withholding any portion of Service Provider's compensation
hereunder for the payment of FICA, Workmen's Compensation or other taxes or benefits or
for any other purpose.
10. 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
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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.
11. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into the Agreement based on the
special abilities of the Service Provider and that this Agreement shall be considered as an
agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Service Provider shall neither assign any
responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under the Agreement without the prior written
consent of the City.
12. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval or acceptance of, or payment for any of the
services shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights or benefits provided to
the City under this Agreement or cause of action arising out of performance of this
Agreement.
13. Warranty.
a. Service Provider warrants that all work performed hereunder shall be performed with the
highest degree of competence and care in accordance with accepted standards for work
of a similar nature.
b. Unless otherwise provided in the Agreement, all materials and equipment incorporated
into any work shall be new and, where not specified, of the most suitable grade of their
respective kinds for their intended use, and all workmanship shall be acceptable to City.
c. Service Provider warrants all equipment, materials, labor and other work, provided under
this Agreement, except City-furnished materials, equipment and labor, against defects
and nonconformances in design, materials and workmanship/workwomanship for the
longer of the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s warranty or twelve (12) months,
beginning 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.
14. Default. Each and every term and condition hereof shall be deemed to be a material element
of this Agreement. In the event either party should fail or refuse to perform according to the
terms of this agreement, such party may be declared in default thereof.
15. Remedies. In the event a party has been declared in default, such defaulting party shall be
allowed a period of ten (10) days within which to cure said default. In the event the default
remains uncorrected, 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
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be liable to the non-defaulting party for the non-defaulting party's reasonable attorney fees
and costs incurred because of the default.
16. Binding Effect. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto, constitutes the entire
agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon said parties, their officers,
employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors,
heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of said parties.
17. Indemnity/Insurance.
a. The Service Provider agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers, agents
and employees against and from any and all actions, suits, claims, demands or liability
of any character whatsoever brought or asserted for injuries to or death of any person
or persons, or damages to property arising out of, result from or occurring in connection
with the performance of any service hereunder.
b. The Service Provider shall take all necessary precautions in performing the work
hereunder to prevent injury to persons and property.
c. Without limiting any of the Service Provider's obligations hereunder, the Service Provider
shall provide and maintain insurance coverage naming the City as an additional insured
under this Agreement of the type and with the limits specified within Exhibit ,
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
Purchasing Director, 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.
18. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with all Exhibits and other documents
incorporated herein, shall constitute the entire Agreement of the parties. Covenants or
representations not contained in this Agreement shall not be binding on the parties.
19. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the construction
interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. In the event any provision of
this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction,
such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision of this
Agreement.
20. 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
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Security (the “e-Verify Program”) or the Department Program (the “Department
Program”), an employment verification program established pursuant to Section 8-
17.5-102(5)(c) C.R.S. in order to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired
employees to perform work under this Agreement.
b. Service Provider shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform
work under this Agreement or knowingly enter into a contract with a subcontractor that
knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien to perform work under this
Agreement.
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.
21. Dust Control. The Service Provider shall abide by the City of Fort Collins “Dust Control and
Prevention Manual,” which is available for public download at
https://www.fcgov.com/airquality/pdf/dust-prevention-and-control-manual.pdf, and is
incorporated herein by this reference. The City of Fort Collins has implemented this manual
for all projects performed for the City of Fort Collins or located within the City of Fort Collins
City limits.
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22. 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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THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
By:
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director
DATE:
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SERVICE PROVIDER'S NAME
By:
Printed:
Title:
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date:
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT
(BID SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION)
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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.
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