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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
8981 TRANSFORT BUS SHELTERS AND AMENITIES
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified Vendors for the design,
engineering and manufacture of approximately 50 bus shelters with bench seating and lighted
advertising kiosk, along with other associated amenities. The shelter design must support the
City of Fort Collins’ desire for a design that meets the standards and integrates with the City’s
overall cultural, sustainability, and accessibility requirements.
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
December 12, 2019 and referenced as Proposal No. 8981. 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 of Fort Collins, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all
bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this
advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to
submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of
race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The City strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on an individual’s gender (regardless of
gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age
40 years or older, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other
characteristics protected by law. For the purpose of this policy “sexual orientation” means a
person’s actual or perceived orientation toward heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality.
The City also strictly prohibits unlawful harassment in the workplace, including sexual
harassment. Further, the City strictly prohibits unlawful retaliation against a person who
engages in protected activity. Protected activity includes an employee complaining that he or
she has been discriminated against in violation of the above policy or participating in an
employment discrimination proceeding.
The City requires its vendors to comply with the City’s policy for equal employment opportunity
and to prohibit unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation. This requirement applies to
all third-party vendors and their subcontractors at every tier.
A pre-proposal meeting will be held at 2:00 PM MST, on November 25, 2019, in Room 2E
(Training Room) at 215 N Mason St, Fort Collins.
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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All questions should be submitted, in writing via email, to Elliot Dale, Senior Buyer at
edale@fcgov.com, with a copy to Belinda Barnes, Project Manager, at
bebarnes@fcgov.com, no later than 5:00 PM MST (our clock) on November 29, 2019.
Please format your e-mail to include: RFP 8981 Transfort Bus Shelters and Amenities 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
“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.
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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
Objective
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified Vendors for the purchase of
approximately 50 bus shelters with bench seating and lighted advertising kiosk, along with
other associated amenities. Transfort believes bus stops are a critical part of the transit
system as they serve as the first point of contact between the customer and the service. In
addition, bus stop placement throughout the community acts to promote alternative modes
of transportation to the traveling public.
The purchase of the above-referenced 50 bus shelters with bench seating and lighted
advertising kiosk will utilize Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) funding, therefore
submission of the Certification Regarding Lobbying and Buy America Certification forms are
required with the proposal. The timeline for delivery of these 50 bus shelters is described
below in the Anticipated Schedule section. The purchase of additional shelters and other
amenities may utilize either local or federal funding sources and may be purchased at any
mutually agreed-upon time throughout the duration of the Agreement.
Background
In 2015, the City adopted standards and guidelines for bus stop development and
amenities (Transfort Bus Stop Design Standards & Guidelines) which is included as part of
this RFP as Attachment A. All shelters must meet the functional requirements as stated in
the Transfort Bus Stop Design Standards & Guidelines.
II. SCOPE OF PROPOSAL
This scope of services includes the design, engineering, manufacturing and delivery of
modular shelter components and amenities. Of the approximately 50 bus shelters, up to
five (5) shelters may be large-size models, five (5) may be small-size models, and the
remaining will be standard full-size models. See Section A. General Concepts and
Instructions for additional shelter specifications. The shelter design must support the City
of Fort Collins’ desire for a design that meets the standards and integrates with the City’s
overall cultural, sustainability, and accessibility requirements, as shown in Attachment A:
Transfort Bus Stop Design Standards & Guidelines. Other amenities include advertising
kiosks, lighting, benches, trash and recycling bins, and bicycle racks.
The City intends to award an Agreement with an initial term of one (1) year, with the option
to renew for up to four (4) additional one (1) year terms. In addition, at the City’s sole
discretion the Agreement may be extended for up to an additional five (5) years subject to
City Council approval via resolution. The City reserves the right to purchase additional
quantities of shelters under this award during the Agreement term subject to the party’s
mutual agreement on pricing, delivery and any additional terms.
This scope of work does not include installation, as installation will be contracted
separately. To facilitate installation, the pre-installation manufactured components will be
modular in design. Upon manufacture and agreed-upon delivery dates, the City will provide
a shipping address. The Vendor is required to work directly with the City’s selected installer
to ensure accurate and timely delivery of the components.
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A. General Concepts and Instructions
1. Bus Shelters
a. The overall bus shelter design shall be consistent with the attached
conceptual images and information, as described in the Transfort Bus Stop
Design Standards & Guidelines beginning, page 31 of Attachment A.
b. The shelter’s main structure shall be constructed using structural tubing,
aluminum or equal and powder coated. The City will consider other durable
materials that meet the requirements of Attachment A.
i. Small-size model shall be approximately 42” deep, 126” wide, covered
shelter;
ii. Standard full-size model shall be approximately 48” deep, 159” wide,
covered shelter;
iii. Large-size model shall be approximately 48” deep, up to 216” wide,
covered shelter.
c. Roof shall be arched – consistent with the attached conceptual images and
comprised of polycarbonate material or approved equal. Roof shall be
approximately 86” inches tall at the rear of the shelter and approximately 91”
at the front of the shelter. Please provide an option for powder-coated
aluminum panels as an alternate.
d. Frame:
i. Framing shall be comprised of structural tubing, aluminum or approved
equal.
ii. Color – frame shall be powder coated in Silver (RAL 7047) and Green
(RAL 6017), or approved equals, as depicted in the Attachment A
examples. The City may, depending on business needs, request some
shelters in alternate colors. In this case, the City would provide detailed
instructions including number of shelters and color codes.
e. Walls:
i. Per design standards, provide perforated metal rear wall.
ii. Rear wall to incorporate runner (material shall be aluminum or approved
equal). Please provide option for rear walls consisting of perforated
metal.
iii. Rear wall shall also integrate a fixed position map case to
accommodate a graphic approximately 34 1/8” high by 22 1/8” wide.
iv. Sides of walls shall be no less than 6” from the ground as not to impede
maintenance of snow, debris or general cleaning and to prevent
potential water damage.
v. Per design standards, provide perforated metal end wall.
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vi. Provide alternate options for perforated metal end and side walls as
applicable.
f. The bus shelter roof components shall be modular in design and shall allow
for roof components to be securely fastened to the shelter in a concealed and
tamper-proof manner.
g. All bus shelter structural components shall be clearly labeled and modular in
design.
h. The overall design of the shelter must allow a minimum of 36” of sidewalk
clearance (adjacent to the shelter) for wheelchairs and pedestrians to pass.
i. Given the conceptual design, shelters shall be designed so as to minimize
the collection of debris and trash, facilitate ease of cleaning and provide
ample protection from inclement weather. Additionally, the bus shelter design
must be graffiti-resistant, and vandal-proof. Only materials that meet these
guidelines will be considered. Materials meeting these requirements are
described in the design standards.
j. The structure should maximize shelter from rain, snow, wind and sun.
k. The shelter should allow for the installation of the bench seat in addition to a
minimum clear floor space of 30” wide and 48” deep inside the shelter of
wheelchair access space as indicated in the attachments to this RFP, as well
as an accessible path leading from the shelter to the boarding and alighting
area.
l. The front of the shelter should be open.
m. People using the shelter should be able to clearly see buses approaching
(which will always be from the left). People inside the shelter should be able
to determine the presence of anyone nearby, via a sightline at foot level, or
otherwise, for security purposes.
2. Advertising Kiosk
Advertising panels shall be comprised of ad kiosk with up to two (2) side-
hinged display doors, both facing direction of traffic flow, at a “V” angle up to
45°. Display doors to contain 3/16” clear tempered glass. Panels shall be
large enough to accommodate a graphic approximately 68” tall by 47” wide.
3. Lighting
a. Shelters are required to incorporate solar panels for lighting.
i. Advertising kiosk shall include 8 hours of solar powered illumination and
shelter shall contain solar powered dusk to dawn roof illumination.
ii. Batteries shall be secured behind advertising kiosk and allow for a
minimum of six (6) days of lighting autonomy in the event of a lack of
solar exposure. Their battery storage facility shall be no less than 6”
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from the ground as not to impede maintenance of snow, debris or
general cleaning and to prevent potential water damage.
4. Benches
Benches shall be approximately 8’ contoured benches with contoured back,
complete with three (3) bolt on vagrant bars, stainless steel anchors. Other
materials that meet these guidelines will be considered. Benches shall be
powder coated in RAL 7047 or approved equal.
5. Trash and Recycling Receptacles
Trash and recycling receptacles are required at most stops. Dependent on
Stop type, metal receptacles shall be pole mounted or stand-alone as
displayed in Attachment A page 33. They shall be powder coated in Silver
(RAL 7047 or RAL 7039.5).
6. Bicycle Racks
Bike racks are recommended at all bus stops and specifically required at all
Bench and Shelter stops. The preferred metal bike rack style is a simple
hitching post or inverted U, as displayed Attachment A page 32. They shall
be powder coated in Silver (RAL 7047 or RAL 7039) or Green (RAL 6017).
B. Shelter Structural Engineering and Quality Control Requirements
1. The entire assembly, when anchored in place must meet, without damage, the
minimum design loadings as per the latest edition of the State of Colorado Building
Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Accessibility Guidelines,
whichever is more stringent, as well as applicable state, county and municipal code,
whichever is more stringent.
2. Calculations bearing the name, address, signature, and professional seal of the
structural engineer shall be submitted upon request. Structural Engineer shall be
licensed in the State of Colorado.
3. All shelter components shall be constructed of new materials.
4. The shelter should be structurally sound with an expected useful life of 30 years.
5. All metal components exposed to weather shall be powder coated with a color to be
selected by the City.
6. Shelter must be able to withstand heavy winds and include design features for
properly securing to the ground.
C. Warranty
1. In addition to the requirements in the General Concepts and Instructions, all
amenities, products, systems, materials and equipment installed shall be
warranted for a minimum period of two (2) years from the date of installation
acceptance.
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D. Commencement of Construction and Installation Requirements
1. The City shall have the option to review and evaluate an initial sample or prototype
of each shelter model prior to commencement of the shelter construction. This will
provide the City the opportunity to make modification or design adjustments, as
needed, in order to comply with the specifications of this scope of work and/or City
preferences.
2. All hardware that will be necessary for the bus shelter installation into concrete
(Including but not limited to nails, nuts, bolts, fasteners, etc.) shall be clearly
labeled and delivered along with the roof and structural components.
3. Three (3) complete sets of each bus shelter model design drawings and
engineering specifications shall be provided to the City of Fort Collins at least
twenty (20) days prior to commencement of construction of any modular
components.
4. One (1) complete set of any specialty tools required for installation of the bus
shelters shall be clearly labeled and provided to the City of Fort Collins at least
twenty (20) days prior to the delivery of any components.
E. Commencement of Services and Delivery
1. Vendor shall begin work within 15 calendar days of award and shall perform in
accordance with the project schedule to be mutually agreed upon by the parties
and incorporated into the Agreement. The awarded Vendor will be required to
coordinate delivery of the shelters with the City’s installation provider, as the City
will not be able to provide a location for temporarily storage.
F. Cooperative Purchase
As a condition of the Agreement award, the awarded Vendor will grant Colorado
State University (CSU) the option to purchase shelters at the established price and
similar terms as the City. Colorado State University (CSU) intends to purchase 3
on-campus shelters utilizing the selected Vendor in 2020. CSU will contract for the
shelters directly with the awarded Vendor and CSU crews will assemble and install
the shelters. Further, during the term of the Agreement and any extensions with
the City, the awarded Vendor shall offer CSU the option to purchase additional
shelters at the established price and similar terms to the City.
G. Anticipated Schedule
RFP Vendor Selection 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.
• RFP issuance: November 13, 2019
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2:00 PM MST on November 25, 2019
• Question deadline: 5:00 PM MST on November 29, 2019
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• Proposal due date: 3:00 PM MST (our clock) on December 12,
2019
• Interviews (tentative): Week of January 6, 2020
• Award of Contract (tentative): End of January 2020
Project Schedule and Milestones
• Project Initiation: Upon Contract execution
• Initial Delivery: As early as 6/1/2020 (to be coordinated with installer)
• Shelter Deliveries: 1-3 shelters per month (to be coordinated with installer)
• Project Completion: Shelter delivery completion no later than 6/30/2022
H. 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.
I. 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.
J. 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.
K. Laws and Regulations
The Vendor agrees to comply fully with all applicable local, State of Colorado and Federal
laws and regulations and municipal ordinances.
L. 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.
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.
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III. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
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, and Federal Signature Forms). 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.
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 the below information may be deemed non-responsive and is subject to
rejection.
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.
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.
Scope of Proposal
1. Provide a detailed description of the overall concept based on the photos/renderings
in the Transfort Bus Stop Design Standards & Guidelines. The narrative should
include any options that may be beneficial for the City to consider. Proposals shall
include renderings of the proposed shelter concept.
2. Provide detailed installation instructions.
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.
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5. Provide a written warranty on all manufactured components, materials,
workmanship, and all other pertinent components. At minimum, warranty must meet
the requirements as stated in Section II. C.
Firm Capability
Provide relevant information regarding previous experience related to this or similar
Projects, to include the following:
1. Provide an Organization Chart/Proposed Project Team: An organization chart
containing the names of all key personnel and sub consultants with titles and their
specific task assignment for this Agreement shall be provided in this section.
2. A list of qualifications for your firm and qualifications and experience of the specific
staff members proposed to perform the consulting services described above.
3. Please include at least three (3) examples of similar projects you have created in the
past. For each example, please include a short description of the project, who it was
created for, contact information, cost of the project and color photos or drawings.
These examples will be in addition to the references required below.
4. References (current contact name, current telephone number and email address)
from at least three (3) similar projects with similar requirements that have been
completed within the past five (5) years and that have involved the staff proposed to
work on this project. Provide a description of the work performed. The Vendor
authorizes 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.
Assigned Personnel
1. List of Project Personnel: This list should include the identification of the contact
person with primary responsibility for this Agreement, the personnel proposed for this
Agreement, and any supervisory personnel, including partners and/or sub
consultants, and their individual areas of responsibility.
2. Describe the availability of project personnel to participate in this project in the
context of the contractor firm’s other commitments.
Availability
1. Provide a detailed timeline/schedule of all key project milestones (i.e. design, design
delivery, design acceptance due date by City, prototype delivery to the City, City due
date for prototype acceptance and changes to prototype, manufacture
commencement, manufacture end date, final model component delivery, tools
delivery, and instructions delivery, etc.)
2. Are other qualified personnel available to assist in meeting the project schedule if
required?
3. Describe the methods and timeline of communication your firm will use with the City’s
Project Manager and other parties.
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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.
Cost
Provide an itemized price quote with a cost per shelter by model type, advertising
kiosk, lighting, benches, trash and recycling bins, bicycle racks and any other items
deemed appropriate. The cost per item shall be all-inclusive and shall include
shipping and delivery to Fort Collins, CO - FOB Destination. The itemized pricing
should include pricing for each major component and/or shelter module that may be
required for future purchases for repairs and maintenance.
Federal Signature Forms
All proposals must include completed and signed Certificate Regarding Lobbying
and Buy America forms (Section VI). Proposals that do not contain these
executed forms will be considered non-responsive and subject to rejection.
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
2.0 Scope of Proposal
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?
3.0 Firm Capability
Does the firm have the resources, financial
strength, capacity and support capabilities
required to successfully complete the project on-
time and in-budget? Has the firm successfully
completed previous projects of this type and
scope? Does the firm propose the highest
quality product, design and materials?
1.0 Assigned Personnel
Do the persons who will be working on the
project have the necessary skills and
qualifications? Are sufficient people of the
requisite skills and qualifications assigned to the
project?
1.0 Availability
Can the work be completed in the necessary
time? Can the target start and completion dates
be met? Is the project team available to attend
meetings as required by the Scope of Work?
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?
2.0 Cost
Does the proposal include detailed cost break-
down for each cost element as applicable and
are the costs competitive? Does the proposed
cost compare favorably with the Project
Manager's estimate?
Definitions
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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”.
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.”
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.
g. The Certification Regarding Lobbying has been executed and is included in the proposal
submittal.
h. The Buy America Certification has been executed and is included in the proposal
submittal.
Legal 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.
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VI. FEDERAL SIGNATURE FORMS
APPENDIX A, 49 CFR PART 20--CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
(To be submitted with each bid or offer exceeding $100,000)
The undersigned [Contractor] certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the
undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee
of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of
a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making
of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative
agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person
for making lobbying contacts to an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress,
an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection
with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall
complete and submit Standard Form--LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in
accordance with its instructions [as amended by "Government wide Guidance for New
Restrictions on Lobbying," 61 Fed. Reg. 1413 (1/19/96). Note: Language in paragraph (2)
herein has been modified in accordance with Section 10 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of
1995 (P.L. 104-65, to be codified at 2 U.S.C. 1601, et seq.)]
(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts
under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and
disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making
or entering into this transaction imposed by 31, U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended by the Lobbying
Disclosure Act of 1995). Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to
a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
[Note: Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. § 1352(c)(1)-(2)(A), any person who makes a prohibited expenditure
or fails to file or amend a required certification or disclosure form shall be subject to a civil penalty
of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such expenditure or failure.]
The Contractor, ________________ ___, certifies or affirms the truthfulness and
accuracy of each statement of its certification and disclosure, if any. In addition, the Contractor
understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. A 3801, et seq., apply to this certification
and disclosure, if any.
__________________________ Signature of Contractor's Authorized Official
__________________________ Name and Title of Contractor's Authorized Official
___________________________ Date
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BUY AMERICA
The contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) and 49 C.F.R. Part 661, which provide
that Federal funds may not be obligated unless steel, iron, and manufactured products used in
FTA-funded projects are produced in the United States, unless a waiver has been granted by FTA
or the product is subject to a general waiver. General waivers are listed in 49 C.F.R. 661.7, and
include final assembly in the United States for 15 passenger vans and 15 passenger wagons
produced by Chrysler Corporation, and microcomputer equipment and software. Separate
requirements for rolling stock are set out at 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C) and 49 C.F.R. 661.11. Rolling
stock must be assembled in the United States and have a 60 percent domestic content.
A bidder or offeror must submit to the FTA recipient the appropriate Buy America certification
(below) with all bids or offers on FTA-funded contracts, except those subject to a general waiver.
Bids or offers that are not accompanied by a completed Buy America certification must be
rejected as nonresponsive. This requirement does not apply to lower tier subcontractors.
BIDDER MUST SIGN ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING:
Certification requirement for procurement of steel, iron, or manufactured products.
Certificate of Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1)
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it will meet the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1) and
the applicable regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 661.5.
Date _______________________________________________________________________
Signature ____________________________________________________________________
Company Name _______________________________________________________________
Title ________________________________________________________________________
Certificate of Non-Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1)
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it cannot comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C.
5323(j)(1) and 49 C.F.R. 661.5, but it may qualify for an exception pursuant to 49 U.S.C.
5323(j)(2)(A), 5323(j)(2)(B), or 5323(j)(2)(D), and 49 C.F.R. 661.7.
Date _______________________________________________________________________
Signature ____________________________________________________________________
Company Name ______________________________________________________________
Title ________________________________________________________________________
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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.
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
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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.
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
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
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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 a
period beginning with the start of the work and ending twenty-four (24) 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.
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
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.
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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
Security (the “e-Verify Program”) or the Department Program (the “Department
Program”), an employment verification program established pursuant to Section 8-
17.5-102(5)(c) C.R.S. in order to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired
employees to perform work under this Agreement.
b. Service Provider shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform
work under this Agreement or knowingly enter into a contract with a subcontractor that
knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien to perform work under this
Agreement.
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c. Service Provider is prohibited from using the e-Verify Program or Department Program
procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants while this
Agreement is being performed.
d. If Service Provider obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work under
this Agreement knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, Service Provider
shall:
1. Notify such subcontractor and the City within three days that Service Provider has
actual knowledge that the subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal
alien; and
2. Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three days of receiving the
notice required pursuant to this section the subcontractor does not cease employing
or contracting with the illegal alien; except that Service Provider shall not terminate
the contract with the subcontractor if during such three days the subcontractor
provides information to establish that the subcontractor has not knowingly employed
or contracted with an illegal alien.
e. Service Provider shall comply with any reasonable request by the Colorado Department
of Labor and Employment (the “Department”) made in the course of an investigation that
the Department undertakes or is undertaking pursuant to the authority established in
Subsection 8-17.5-102 (5), C.R.S.
f. If Service Provider violates any provision of this Agreement pertaining to the duties
imposed by Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S. the City may terminate this Agreement. If
this Agreement is so terminated, Service Provider shall be liable for actual and
consequential damages to the City arising out of Service Provider’s violation of
Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S.
g. The City will notify the Office of the Secretary of State if Service Provider violates this
provision of this Agreement and the City terminates the Agreement for such breach.
21. 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.
22. Federal Requirements. Special provisions or conditions relating to the services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit – Federal Transit
Administration Federally Required and Other Model Contract Clauses, consisting of twelve
(12) pages, 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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EXHIBIT
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
FEDERALLY REQUIRED AND OTHER MODEL CONTRACT CLAUSES – TERMS AND
CONDITIONS
1. NO GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION TO THIRD PARTIES
No Obligation by the Federal Government.
1. The Purchaser and Contractor acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding any
concurrence by the Federal Government in or approval of the solicitation or award of the
underlying contract, absent the express written consent by the Federal Government, the
Federal Government is not a party to this contract and shall not be subject to any
obligations or liabilities to the Purchaser, Contractor, or any other party (whether or not
a party to that contract) pertaining to any matter resulting from the underlying contract.
2. PROGRAM FRAUD AND FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS AND RELATED
ACTS
(31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq. 49 CFR Part 31 18 U.S.C. 1001 49 U.S.C. 5307)
Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements or Related Acts.
1. The Contractor acknowledges that the provisions of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies
Act of 1986, as amended, 31 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq. and U.S. DOT regulations, "Program
Fraud Civil Remedies," 49 C.F.R. Part 31, apply to its actions pertaining to this Project.
Upon execution of the underlying contract, the Contractor certifies or affirms the
truthfulness and accuracy of any statement it has made, it makes, it may make, or
causes to be made, pertaining to the underlying contract or the FTA assisted project for
which this contract work is being performed. In addition to other penalties that may be
applicable, the Contractor further acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made,
a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification, the Federal
Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of the Program Fraud Civil
Remedies Act of 1986 on the Contractor to the extent the Federal Government deems
appropriate.
2. The Contractor also acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false,
fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification to the Federal
Government under a contract connected with a project that is financed in whole or in
part with Federal assistance originally awarded by FTA under the authority of 49 U.S.C.
§ 5307, the Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of 18 U.S.C. § 1001
and 49 U.S.C. § 5307(n)(1) on the Contractor, to the extent the Federal Government
deems appropriate.
3. The Contractor agrees to include the above two clauses in each subcontract financed in
whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that the
clauses shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to
the provisions.
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3. ACCESS TO RECORDS AND REPORTS
(49 U.S.C. 5325, 18 CFR 18.36 (i), 49 CFR 633.17)
Access to Records - The following access to records requirements apply to this Contract:
1. Where the Purchaser is not a State but a local government and is the FTA Recipient or
a subgrantee of the FTA Recipient in accordance with 49 C.F.R. 18.36(i), the Contractor
agrees to provide the Purchaser, the FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General of the
United States or any of their authorized representatives access to any books,
documents, papers and records of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to this
contract for the purposes of making audits, examinations, excerpts and transcriptions.
Contractor also agrees, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. 633.17 to provide the FTA Administrator
or his authorized representatives including any PMO Contractor access to Contractor's
records and construction sites pertaining to a major capital project, defined at 49 U.S.C.
5302(a)1, which is receiving federal financial assistance through the programs described
at 49 U.S.C. 5307, 5309 or 5311.
2. Where the Purchaser is a State and is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of the FTA
Recipient in accordance with 49 C.F.R. 633.17, Contractor agrees to provide the
Purchaser, the FTA Administrator or his authorized representatives, including any PMO
Contractor, access to the Contractor's records and construction sites pertaining to a
major capital project, defined at 49 U.S.C. 5302(a)1, which is receiving federal financial
assistance through the programs described at 49 U.S.C. 5307, 5309 or 5311. By
definition, a major capital project excludes contracts of less than the simplified
acquisition threshold currently set at $100,000.
3. Where the Purchaser enters into a negotiated contract for other than a small purchase
or under the simplified acquisition threshold and is an institution of higher education, a
hospital or other non-profit organization and is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of the
FTA Recipient in accordance with 49 C.F.R. 19.48, Contractor agrees to provide the
Purchaser, FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General of the United States or any of
their duly authorized representatives with access to any books, documents, papers and
record of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to this contract for the purposes of
making audits, examinations, excerpts and transcriptions.
4. Where any Purchaser which is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of the FTA Recipient
in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 5325(a) enters into a contract for a capital project or
improvement (defined at 49 U.S.C. 5302(a)1) through other than competitive bidding,
the Contractor shall make available records related to the contract to the Purchaser, the
Secretary of Transportation and the Comptroller General or any authorized officer or
employee of any of them for the purposes of conducting an audit and inspection.
5. The Contractor agrees to permit any of the foregoing parties to reproduce by any means
whatsoever or to copy excerpts and transcriptions as reasonably needed.
6. The Contractor agrees to maintain all books, records, accounts and reports required
under this contract for a period of not less than three years after the date of termination
or expiration of this contract, except in the event of litigation or settlement of claims
arising from the performance of this contract, in which case Contractor agrees to
maintain same until the Purchaser, the FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General, or
any of their duly authorized representatives, have disposed of all such litigation, appeals,
claims or exceptions related thereto. Reference 49 CFR 18.39(i)(11).
7. FTA does not require the inclusion of these requirements in subcontracts.
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Requirements for Access to Records and Reports by Types of Contract
Contract Characteristics
Operational
Service
Contract
Turnkey Construction Architectural
Engineering
Acquisition of
Rolling Stock
Professional
Services
I State Grantees
a. Contracts below SAT
($100,000) None
Those imposed
on state pass
thru to
Contractor
None None None None
b. Contracts above
$100,000/Capital Projects
None unless1
non-competitive
award
Yes, if non-
competitive
award or if
funded thru2
5307/5309/5311
None unless
non-competitive
award
None unless
non-competitive
award
None unless
non-competitive
award
II Non State Grantees
a. Contracts below SAT
($100,000) Yes
3 Those imposed
on state pass
thru to
Contractor
Yes Yes Yes Yes
b. Contracts above
$100,000/Capital Projects Yes
3 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Sources of Authority:
1 49 USC 5325 (a)
2 49 CFR 633.17
3 18 CFR 18.36 (i)
4. FEDERAL CHANGES
(49 CFR Part 18)
Federal Changes - Contractor shall at all times comply with all applicable FTA regulations,
policies, procedures and directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by
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a) Race, Color, Creed, National Origin, Sex - In accordance with Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, and Federal transit laws at 49 U.S.C.
§ 5332, the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable equal employment
opportunity requirements of U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) regulations,
"Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity,
Department of Labor," 41 C.F.R. Parts 60 et seq., (which implement Executive Order
No. 11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity," as amended by Executive Order No.
11375, "Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment
Opportunity," 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note), and with any applicable Federal statutes,
executive orders, regulations, and Federal policies that may in the future affect
construction activities undertaken in the course of the Project. The Contractor
agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that
employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, creed,
national origin, sex, or age. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the
following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment
advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and
selection for training, including apprenticeship. In addition, the Contractor agrees to
comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.
b) Age - In accordance with section 4 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of
1967, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § § 623 and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332,
the Contractor agrees to refrain from discrimination against present and prospective
employees for reason of age. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any
implementing requirements FTA may issue.
c) Disabilities - In accordance with section 102 of the Americans with Disabilities Act,
as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12112, the Contractor agrees that it will comply with the
requirements of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, "Regulations to
Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act,"
29 C.F.R. Part 1630, pertaining to employment of persons with disabilities. In
addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA
may issue.
3. The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract financed
in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA, modified only if necessary
to identify the affected parties.
6. INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) TERMS
(FTA Circular 4220.1E)
Incorporation of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms - The preceding provisions
include, in part, certain Standard Terms and Conditions required by DOT, whether or not
expressly set forth in the preceding contract provisions. All contractual provisions required
by DOT, as set forth in FTA Circular 4220.1E, are hereby incorporated by reference.
Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, all FTA mandated terms shall be deemed
to control in the event of a conflict with other provisions contained in this Agreement. The
Contractor shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any
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(name of grantee) requests which would cause (name of grantee) to be in violation of the
FTA terms and conditions.
7. ENERGY CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS
(42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq. 49 CFR Part 18)
Energy Conservation - The contractor agrees to comply with mandatory standards and
policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the state energy conservation
plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
8. TERMINATION
(49 U.S.C. Part 18 FTA Circular 4220.1E)
a. Termination for Convenience (General Provision) The (Recipient) may terminate this
contract, in whole or in part, at any time by written notice to the Contractor when it is in
the Government's best interest. The Contractor shall be paid its costs, including contract
close-out costs, and profit on work performed up to the time of termination. The
Contractor shall promptly submit its termination claim to (Recipient) to be paid the
Contractor. If the Contractor has any property in its possession belonging to the
(Recipient), the Contractor will account for the same, and dispose of it in the manner the
(Recipient) directs.
b. Termination for Default [Breach or Cause] (General Provision) If the Contractor
does not deliver supplies in accordance with the contract delivery schedule, or, if the
contract is for services, the Contractor fails to perform in the manner called for in the
contract, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of the contract, the
(Recipient) may terminate this contract for default. Termination shall be effected by
serving a notice of termination on the contractor setting forth the manner in which the
Contractor is in default. The contractor will only be paid the contract price for supplies
delivered and accepted, or services performed in accordance with the manner of
performance set forth in the contract.
If it is later determined by the (Recipient) that the Contractor had an excusable reason
for not performing, such as a strike, fire, or flood, events which are not the fault of or are
beyond the control of the Contractor, the (Recipient), after setting up a new delivery of
performance schedule, may allow the Contractor to continue work, or treat the
termination as a termination for convenience.
c. Opportunity to Cure (General Provision) The (Recipient) in its sole discretion may, in
the case of a termination for breach or default, allow the Contractor [an appropriately
short period of time] in which to cure the defect. In such case, the notice of termination
will state the time period in which cure is permitted and other appropriate conditions
If Contractor fails to remedy to (Recipient)'s satisfaction the breach or default of any of
the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Contract within [ten (10) days] after receipt by
Contractor of written notice from (Recipient) setting forth the nature of said breach or
default, (Recipient) shall have the right to terminate the Contract without any further
obligation to Contractor. Any such termination for default shall not in any way operate
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to preclude (Recipient) from also pursuing all available remedies against Contractor and
its sureties for said breach or default.
d. Waiver of Remedies for any Breach In the event that (Recipient) elects to waive its
remedies for any breach by Contractor of any covenant, term or condition of this
Contract, such waiver by (Recipient) shall not limit (Recipient)'s remedies for any
succeeding breach of that or of any other term, covenant, or condition of this Contract.
f. Termination for Default (Supplies and Service) If the Contractor fails to deliver supplies
or to perform the services within the time specified in this contract or any extension or if
the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract, the (Recipient)
may terminate this contract for default. The (Recipient) shall terminate by delivering to
the Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the nature of the default. The
Contractor will only be paid the contract price for supplies delivered and accepted, or
services performed in accordance with the manner or performance set forth in this
contract.
If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the
Contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same
as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of the Recipient.
9. GOVERNMENT-WIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT)
Suspension and Debarment
This contract is a covered transaction for purposes of 49 CFR Part 29. As such, the
contractor is required to verify that none of the contractor, its principals, as defined at 49
CFR 29.995, or affiliates, as defined at 49 CFR 29.905, are excluded or disqualified as
defined at 49 CFR 29.940 and 29.945.
The contractor is required to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C and must include the
requirement to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C in any lower tier covered transaction it
enters into.
By signing and submitting its bid or proposal, the bidder or proposer certifies as follows:
The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact relied upon by the City of
Fort Collins. If it is later determined that the bidder or proposer knowingly rendered an
erroneous certification, in addition to remedies available to the City of Fort Collins, the
Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension
and/or debarment. The bidder or proposer agrees to comply with the requirements of 49
CFR 29, Subpart C while this offer is valid and throughout the period of any contract that
may arise from this offer. The bidder or proposer further agrees to include a provision
requiring such compliance in its lower tier covered transactions.
10. BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS
(49 U.S.C. 5323(j) 49 CFR Part 661)
The Buy America regulation, at 49 CFR 661.13, requires notification of the Buy America
requirements in FTA-funded contracts, but does not specify the language to be used. The
following language has been developed by FTA.
Buy America - The contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) and 49 C.F.R. Part
661, which provide that Federal funds may not be obligated unless steel, iron, and
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manufactured products used in FTA-funded projects are produced in the United States,
unless a waiver has been granted by FTA or the product is subject to a general waiver.
General waivers are listed in 49 C.F.R. 661.7, and include final assembly in the United
States for 15 passenger vans and 15 passenger wagons produced by Chrysler Corporation,
and microcomputer equipment and software. Separate requirements for rolling stock are set
out at 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C) and 49 C.F.R. 661.11. Rolling stock must be assembled in
the United States and have a 60 percent domestic content.
A bidder or offeror must submit to the FTA recipient the appropriate Buy America certification
(below) with all bids or offers on FTA-funded contracts, except those subject to a general
waiver. Bids or offers that are not accompanied by a completed Buy America certification
must be rejected as nonresponsive. This requirement does not apply to lower tier
subcontractors.
BIDDER MUST SIGN ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING:
Certification requirement for procurement of steel, iron, or manufactured products.
Certificate of Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1)
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it will meet the requirements of 49 U.S.C.
5323(j)(1) and the applicable regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 661.5.
Date ___________________________________________________________________
Signature ________________________________________________________________
Company Name __________________________________________________________
Title ___________________________________________________________________
Certificate of Non-Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1)
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it cannot comply with the requirements of 49
U.S.C. 5323(j)(1) and 49 C.F.R. 661.5, but it may qualify for an exception pursuant to 49
U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(A), 5323(j)(2)(B), or 5323(j)(2)(D), and 49 C.F.R. 661.7.
Date ___________________________________________________________________
Signature _______________________________________________________________
Company Name __________________________________________________________
Title ___________________________________________________________________
11. BREACHES AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
(49 CFR Part 18FTA Circular 4220.1E)
Disputes - Disputes arising in the performance of this Contract which are not resolved by
agreement of the parties shall be decided in writing by the authorized representative of
(Recipient)'s [title of employee]. This decision shall be final and conclusive unless within
[ten (10)] days from the date of receipt of its copy, the Contractor mails or otherwise
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furnishes a written appeal to the [title of employee]. In connection with any such appeal, the
Contractor shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in support of
its position. The decision of the [title of employee] shall be binding upon the Contractor and
the Contractor shall abide be the decision.
Performance During Dispute - Unless otherwise directed by (Recipient), Contractor shall
continue performance under this Contract while matters in dispute are being resolved.
Claims for Damages - Should either party to the Contract suffer injury or damage to person
or property because of any act or omission of the party or of any of his employees, agents
or others for whose acts he is legally liable, a claim for damages therefor shall be made in
writing to such other party within a reasonable time after the first observance of such injury
of damage.
Remedies - Unless this contract provides otherwise, all claims, counterclaims, disputes and
other matters in question between the (Recipient) and the Contractor arising out of or
relating to this agreement or its breach will be decided by arbitration if the parties mutually
agree, or in a court of competent jurisdiction within the State in which the (Recipient) is
located.
Rights and Remedies - The duties and obligations imposed by the Contract Documents
and the rights and remedies available thereunder shall be in addition to and not a limitation
of any duties, obligations, rights and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law. No
action or failure to act by the (Recipient), (Architect) or Contractor shall constitute a waiver
of any right or duty afforded any of them under the Contract, nor shall any such action or
failure to act constitute an approval of or acquiescence in any breach thereunder, except as
may be specifically agreed in writing.
12. LOBBYING
(31 U.S.C. 1352 49 CFR Part 19 49 CFR Part 20)
Clause and specific language therein are mandated by 49 CFR Part 19, Appendix A.
Modifications have been made to the Clause pursuant to Section 10 of the Lobbying
Disclosure Act of 1995, P.L. 104-65 [to be codified at 2 U.S.C. § 1601, et seq.]
- Lobbying Certification and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities for third party contractors
are mandated by 31 U.S.C. 1352(b)(5), as amended by Section 10 of the Lobbying
Disclosure Act of 1995, and DOT implementing regulation, "New Restrictions on
Lobbying," at 49 CFR § 20.110(d)
- Language in Lobbying Certification is mandated by 49 CFR Part 19, Appendix A, Section
7, which provides that contractors file the certification required by 49 CFR Part 20,
Appendix A.
Modifications have been made to the Lobbying Certification pursuant to Section 10 of the
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.
- Use of "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," Standard Form-LLL set forth in Appendix B
of 49 CFR Part 20, as amended by "Government wide Guidance For New Restrictions
on Lobbying," 61 Fed. Reg. 1413 (1/19/96) is mandated by 49 CFR Part 20, Appendix
A.
Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, 31 U.S.C. 1352, as amended by the Lobbying
Disclosure Act of 1995, P.L. 104-65 [to be codified at 2 U.S.C. § 1601, et seq.] -
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Contractors who apply or bid for an award of $100,000 or more shall file the certification
required by 49 CFR part 20, "New Restrictions on Lobbying." Each tier certifies to the tier
above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or
organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,
a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of
Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any other award
covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Each tier shall also disclose the name of any registrant under
the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 who has made lobbying contacts on its behalf with non-
Federal funds with respect to that Federal contract, grant or award covered by 31 U.S.C.
1352. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the recipient.
APPENDIX A, 49 CFR PART 20--CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
(To be submitted with each bid or offer exceeding $100,000)
The undersigned [Contractor] certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the
undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or
an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal
contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering
into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal,
amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement.
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for making lobbying contacts to an officer or employee of any agency, a Member
of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form--LLL,
"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions [as amended
by "Government wide Guidance for New Restrictions on Lobbying," 61 Fed. Reg. 1413
(1/19/96). Note: Language in paragraph (2) herein has been modified in accordance
with Section 10 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (P.L. 104-65, to be codified at 2
U.S.C. 1601, et seq.)]
(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the
award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and
contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients
shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when
this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite
for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31, U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended by
the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995). Any person who fails to file the required certification
shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for
each such failure.
[Note: Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. § 1352(c)(1)-(2)(A), any person who makes a prohibited
expenditure or fails to file or amend a required certification or disclosure form shall be subject
to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such
expenditure or failure.]
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The Contractor, ________________ ___, certifies or affirms the
truthfulness and accuracy of each statement of its certification and disclosure, if any. In
addition, the Contractor understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. A 3801, et
seq., apply to this certification and disclosure, if any.
__________________________ Signature of Contractor's Authorized Official
__________________________ Name and Title of Contractor's Authorized Official
___________________________ Date
13. CLEAN AIR
(42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq, 40 CFR 15.61, 49 CFR Part 18)
Clean Air - (1) The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or
regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 7401 et
seq. The Contractor agrees to report each violation to the Purchaser and understands
and agrees that the Purchaser will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure
notification to FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.
(2) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding
$100,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA.
14. CLEAN WATER REQUIREMENTS
(33 U.S.C. 1251)
Clean Water - (1) The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or
regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33
U.S.C. 1251 et seq. The Contractor agrees to report each violation to the Purchaser
and understands and agrees that the Purchaser will, in turn, report each violation as
required to assure notification to FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.
(2) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding
$100,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA.
15. CARGO PREFERENCE REQUIREMENTS
(46 U.S.C. 1241 , 46 CFR Part 381)
Cargo Preference - Use of United States-Flag Vessels - The contractor agrees: a. to use
privately owned United States-Flag commercial vessels to ship at least 50 percent of the
gross tonnage (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers)
involved, whenever shipping any equipment, material, or commodities pursuant to the
underlying contract to the extent such vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates for
United States-Flag commercial vessels; b. to furnish within 20 working days following the
date of loading for shipments originating within the United States or within 30 working days
following the date of leading for shipments originating outside the United States, a legible
copy of a rated, "on-board" commercial ocean bill-of -lading in English for each shipment of
cargo described in the preceding paragraph to the Division of National Cargo, Office of
Market Development, Maritime Administration, Washington, DC 20590 and to the FTA
recipient (through the contractor in the case of a subcontractor's bill-of-lading.) c. to include
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these requirements in all subcontracts issued pursuant to this contract when the subcontract
may involve the transport of equipment, material, or commodities by ocean vessel.
16. FLY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS
(49 U.S.C. § 40118, 41 CFR Part 301-10)
Fly America Requirements
The Contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 40118 (the “Fly America” Act) in
accordance with the General Services Administration’s regulations at 41 CFR Part 301-10,
which provide that recipients and subrecipients of Federal funds and their contractors are
required to use U.S. Flag air carriers for U.S Government-financed international air travel
and transportation of their personal effects or property, to the extent such service is
available, unless travel by foreign air carrier is a matter of necessity, as defined by the Fly
America Act. The Contractor shall submit, if a foreign air carrier was used, an appropriate
certification or memorandum adequately explaining why service by a U.S. flag air carrier
was not available or why it was necessary to use a foreign air carrier and shall, in any event,
provide a certificate of compliance with the Fly America requirements. The Contractor
agrees to include the requirements of this section in all subcontracts that may involve
international air transportation.
17. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE)
(49 CFR Part 26)
of DBE subcontracting participation when specific contract goals have been established.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
a. This contract is subject to the requirements of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part
26, Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of
Transportation Financial Assistance Programs. The national goal for participation of
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) is 10%. The agency’s overall goal for DBE
participation is 2 %. A contract goal of 0 % DBE participation has been established for
this procurement.
b. The contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in
the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements
of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of this DOT-assisted contract. Failure
by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract,
which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the City of
Fort Collins deems appropriate. Each subcontract the contractor signs with a
subcontractor must include the assurance in this paragraph (see 49 CFR 26.13(b)).
c. The successful bidder/offeror will be required to report its DBE participation obtained
through race-neutral means throughout the period of performance.
d. The contractor is required to pay its subcontractors performing work related to this
contract for satisfactory performance of that work no later than 30 days after the
contractor’s receipt of payment for that work from the City of Fort Collins. In addition,
the contractor may not hold retainage from its subcontractors and is required to return
any retainage payments to those subcontractors within 30 days after the subcontractor's
work related to this contract is satisfactorily completed.
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e. The contractor must promptly notify the City of Fort Collins whenever a DBE subcontractor
performing work related to this contract is terminated or fails to complete its work, and
must make good faith efforts to engage another DBE subcontractor to perform at least
the same amount of work. The contractor may not terminate any DBE subcontractor
and perform that work through its own forces or those of an affiliate without prior written
consent of the City of Fort Collins.
18. RECYCLED PRODUCTS
(42 U.S.C. 6962, 40 CFR Part 247, Executive Order 12873)
Recovered Materials - The contractor agrees to comply with all the requirements of Section
6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as amended (42 U.S.C.
6962), including but not limited to the regulatory provisions of 40 CFR Part 247, and
Executive Order 12873, as they apply to the procurement of the items designated in Subpart
B of 40 CFR Part 247.
19. ADA ACCESS
Accessibility. Facilities to be used in public transportation service must comply with 42
U.S.C. Sections 12101 et seq. and DOT regulations, “Transportation Services for
Individuals with Disabilities (ADA),” 49 CFR Part 37; and Joint ATBCB/DOT regulations,
“Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Accessibility Specifications for Transportation
Vehicles,” 36 CFR Part 1192 and 49 CFR Part 38. Notably, DOT incorporated by
reference the ATBCB’s “Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines”
(ADAAG), revised July 2004, which include accessibility guidelines for buildings and
facilities, and are incorporated into Appendix A to 49 CFR Part 37. DOT also added
specific provisions to Appendix A modifying the ADAAG, with the result that buildings and
facilities must comply with both the ADAAG and amendments thereto in Appendix A to 49
CFR Part 37.
20. CITY OF FORT COLLINS BID PROTEST PROCEDURES
The City of Fort Collins has a protest procedure, covering any phase of solicitation or
award, including but not limited to specification or award. The protest procedures are
available from the Purchasing Department, City of Fort Collins, 215 N. Mason, Street, 2nd
Floor, P. O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO. 80522. You may also request a copy of the
procedures by emailing: Purchasing@fcgov.com or calling 970-221-6775.
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Attachment A
Transfort Bus Stop Design Standards & Guidelines
BUS STOP DESIGN
STANDARDS &
GUIDELINES
July 21, 2015
TRANSFORT BUS STOP DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Technical Advisory Committee
Noah Al Hadidi, CSU Student
Sarah Allmon, Barrier Busters Public Transportation Advisory Group (PTAG)
Vivian Armendariz, Citizen
Michael Devereaux, PTAG, Commission on Disability
Kathryn Grimes, Bike Advisory Commission
Jamie Rideoutt, Lamar Advertising Company
Ed Roberts, Transportation Board (past member)
Carol Thomas, Transfort Safety, Security and Training Manager
Project Management Team
Emma Belmont, Transfort — Transit Planner
Steve Gilchrist, Traffic — Traffic Engineer
Aaron Iverson, FC Moves — Senior Transportation Planner
Tim Kemp, Engineering — Civil Engineer III
Tom Knostman, Streets — Pavement Engineer
Kathleen Walker, Transfort — Operations Manager
Graphics and Formatting
Slate Communications
BHA Design Incorporated
TRANSFORT BUS STOP DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW
1.1 PURPOSE
1.2 THE DEVELOPMENT OF THESE
STANDARDS AND GUIDANCE
1.3 INTEGRATION WITH OTHER
STANDARDS GUIDANCE
2. THE BIG PICTURE
2.1 INTRODUCTION
2.2 TRANSIT SYSTEM OVERVIEW
2.3 BUS STOP INSTALLATION AND
UPGRADE — HOW DOES IT HAPPEN?
2.4 OBSTACLES TO IMPROVING
TRANSIT INFRASTRUCTURE
2.5 BUS STOP MAINTENANCE
AND ADVERTISING
3. STREET-SIDE
CHARACTERISTICS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
3.2 STOP SPACING
3.3 STOP LOCATING
3.4 IN-STREET DESIGN
3.5 TECHNICAL DETAILS
4. CURB-SIDE
CHARACTERISTICS
4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.2 UNIVERSAL DESIGN AND
ADA ACCESSIBILITY
4.3 BUS STOP TYPES
4.4 AMENITIES
4.5 BUS STOP TYPE DETERMINATION
5. NEXT STEPS
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 TRANSFORT BUS STOP
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
5.3 RECOMMENDED FUTURE ACTIONS
6. APPENDIX
6.1 BUS STOP DEVELOPMENT FORM
6.2 LAND USE CODE SECTION 3.6.5
6.3 TECHNICAL DESIGNS (As Incorporated into
Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards)
6.4 CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
LETTER OF SUPPORT
TRANSFORT BUS STOP DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 1
1. OVERVIEW
1.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of the Bus Stop Design Standards and Guidelines document is to assist City staff,
developers, local partners and private property owners in locating and designing bus stops and
their associated passenger amenities within the City of Fort Collins as well as the greater Transfort
service area. The document consists of five chapters:
• Overview — discusses how to use the standards and guidance
• The Big Picture — discusses the transit network as it currently exists and the envisioned
future of transit service in Fort Collins
• Street-side Characteristics — discusses the factors associated with the roadway that
influence bus operations
• Curb-side Characteristics — discusses the factors associated with the comfort, safety and
convenience of patrons at bus stops
• Next Steps — discusses Transfort’s approach to pursue capital improvements and outlines
related action items related to bus stop accessibility
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1.2 THE DEVELOPMENT OF THESE
STANDARDS AND GUIDANCE
This guidance document was created with the assistance of a Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC),
created by Transfort, comprised of local transit riders, cycling advocates, safety specialists, urban
designers, students, media professionals, Transfort staff and other interested parties. The CAC
members included individuals with a wide range of abilities and experiences with the transit network.
A project management team (PMT) of City staff also assisted in the development of this document.
This group focused on the technical components and safety considerations as they relate to bus
stops. The following City departments were represented in the PMT: Engineering, FC Moves,
Planning, Streets, Traffic, and Transfort.
In addition, Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Report 19 – Guidelines for the Location
and Design of Bus Stops, as well as various other transit agency bus stop design documents,
provided best practices and general guidance in the development of the standards and guidance
outlined in this document.
1.3 INTEGRATION WITH OTHER
STANDARDS AND GUIDANCE
There are various tools that work in tandem with this standards and guidance document. Within the
Transfort department, other important guidance tools that may provide guidance on facilities and
services include: Transfort Strategic Operating Plan (TSOP), Transfort Operating Manual (TOM),
and Transfort Service Standards. Additional documents that govern site development include:
Fort Collins Land Use Code (LUC) and Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). If
conflicts arise between these documents, the more specific and/or stringent standard will apply.
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2. THE BIG PICTURE
2.1 INTRODUCTION
Bus stops are a critical part of the transit system as they serve as the first point of contact between
the customer and the service. In addition, bus stop placement throughout the community acts
to promote alternative modes of transportation to the traveling public. The spacing, location and
design all affect the operation of the transit system and, in turn, the transit patron’s satisfaction.
The standards and guidance in this document are intended to guide the design of transit stops that
complement their immediate surroundings, meet the transit patron’s comfort and safety needs,
and support an efficient transit network.
The placement of transit stops is guided by safety considerations, community context, patron’s
origins and destinations, opportunity, and Transfort’s strategic planning efforts. The TSOP is
Transfort’s long range planning tool; however, it is possible that community growth and change will
occur in ways not anticipated by the TSOP, and therefore routes and bus stops may be different from
those envisioned in the TSOP. The TSOP proposed long range routes are depicted in Figure 2 below.
2.2 TRANSIT SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The City of Fort Collins operates its own transit system, which is branded as Transfort. Transfort
operates fixed route transportation within the City of Fort Collins and in parts of unincorporated
Larimer County. Complementary paratransit service is contracted to and operated by Veolia
Transportation. A regional express route, known as FLEX, is provided through a partnership
between Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, Longmont and Boulder County. Transfort bus stops
are located within Fort Collins city limits as well as in unincorporated Larimer County, the City of
Loveland, the Town of Berthoud, Boulder County and the City of Longmont.
Transfort’s route map (August 2015) is provided below in Figure 1. Following Figure 1 is a map
of the long range vision for transit service in and surrounding Fort Collins, Figure 2. This map
illustrates the TSOP vision for a full transition into a productivity-based grid system. It incorporates
the Phase 3 planned routes, along with additional recommendations from other adopted plans
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and new routes that have been added since the TSOP’s adoption. The purpose of this map is to
indicate where new bus stops will be located as development occurs throughout the city.
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Figure 1 — Transfort All Routes Map (Effective August 2015)
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Figure 2 — Transfort Strategic Operating Plan Phase 3 Routes and Proposed Changes
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2.3 BUS STOP INSTALLATION AND
UPGRADE — HOW DOES IT HAPPEN?
There are just over 500 existing bus stops in the Transfort system; of these, some meet the
standards outlined in this document and some do not. In addition to existing bus stops that
Transfort currently serves, the TSOP sets forth a plan for expanded service which will require new
transit facilities throughout Transfort’s service area.
There are a variety of ways transit facilities are installed and upgraded throughout the Transfort
system, and they are described below:
• Transfort’s Capital Improvement Plan — The Improvement Plan, which is based on
location specific criteria, identified in the Bus Stop Development Form (Appendix 1) and
Section 4.5, prioritizes bus stop improvements in the Transfort Service Area. Transfort
anticipates an annual budget of $100,000, based on dedicated tax revenue (Building on
Basics), for bus stop improvements. It is estimated that this amount will fund approximately
7–10 bus stops annually. Transfort also pursues grants to fund additional improvements.
Improvements are generally implemented according to the Improvement Plan, but obstacles
do arise as described in Section 2.4.
• Transfort’s Service Agreement for Bus Stops — Transfort contracts with an advertising
company for the installation, provision of passenger amenities and maintenance of Transfort’s
bus stops. This agreement permits Transfort to request solid surface upgrades to bus stops
that are located within public right-of-way (ROW) and installation of passenger amenities
at bus stops in Transfort’s service area. In a typical year, this agreement provides for the
upgrade of approximately 10 bus stops.
• Development and/or Redevelopment — As properties develop and redevelop within city
limits the City’s Land Use Code (LUC) requires that the development accommodate both
the existing and planned transit network (LUC Section 3.6.5 text included in Appendix 2).
This requires developers to provide the necessary transit infrastructure and passenger
amenities, if applicable, on or adjacent to their property. Developer responsibilities may
include: dedicating additional public ROW; dedicating a Transit Easement; installation of a
bus stop solid surface; installation of a bus pullout; and installation of or payment in lieu for
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the applicable bus stop passenger amenities, all in accordance with the standards set forth
in this document.
Transfort does not have control over which stops are improved via this method. Bus stop
improvements may not be in accordance with the Improvement Plan Priorities set forth
in this document.
• City Capital Improvement and Street Maintenance Projects — Every year the
City’s Engineering and Streets Departments implement capital improvements and street
maintenance. These departments manage infrastructure improvements and work with
Transfort to help upgrade bus stops, as needed in the area of the project’s impact. Since
stops improved through this method are opportunistic, improvements may not reflect the
same priorities as listed in the Improvement Plan.
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2.4 OBSTACLES TO IMPROVING
TRANSIT INFRASTRUCTURE
Many obstacles exist outside of Transfort’s control, which makes providing quality transit facilities
challenging at times. Obstacles to improving bus stops include: available space (including public
ROW) for stop infrastructure (solid surface and passenger amenities); accessible neighborhood
sidewalks connecting to stops; accessible street crossings; and temporary obstacles such as those
due to weather events like snow, rain or hail. Transfort actively works with other City departments
to make improvements to the sidewalk network and to add accessible bus stops in conjunction
with City construction activities. However, it will take many years for all stops to be improved
because infrastructure deficiencies are widespread. Images 1, 2 and 3 below demonstrate some
of the obstacles that limit transit facility improvements.
Image 1 Image 2
Laporte and Overland Eastbound (EB)
Obstacles: • Limited public ROW
• No sidewalks
Shields and Swallow Northbound (NB)
Obstacles: • Limited public ROW
Image 3
Harmony and Corbett (EB)
Obstacles: • Covered section of ditch runs between sidewalk and edge of street
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2.5 BUS STOP MAINTENANCE
AND ADVERTISING
Transfort, like many transit agencies across the nation, utilizes advertising revenue to provide
both maintenance of and passenger amenities at bus stops. Transfort contracts this service with
an advertising contractor, allowing them to advertise at Transfort bus stops. In return, Transfort
benefits from a portion of the advertising revenue, as well as the contractor’s maintenance of bus
stops (including snow removal) and the contractor’s provision of passenger amenities and solid
surface installation at locations within public ROW. However, advertising is not permitted at all
bus stops within Transfort’s network. In single family residential areas, for example, advertising
is limited to side-yards. In addition, certain areas may not be appropriate for advertising, such as
historically significant sites. In such cases, Transfort has a limited number of non-advertising bus
stop benches and shelters that can be used if advertising is deemed to be incompatible with the
character of the area.
Images 4–7 below are examples of advertising at Transfort bus stops.
Image 4
Harmony and Timberline (EB)
Image 5
Image 6 Image 7
Harmony and Larkbunting (WB)
Rock Creek at Fossil Ridge High School (EB) Taft Hill and Drake (NB)
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3. STREET-SIDE CHARACTERISTICS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
This section discusses preferred and alternative street-side or in-street stop designs. Street-side
characteristics refer to features associated with the roadway that influence transit operations.
These features include elements such as: traffic speeds, street design, intersection design and
the location of acceleration/deceleration lanes. Street-side features influence the location of and
in-street design of bus stops. It is important to note that since stop designs were developed
based on standard roadway characteristics, the on-site context may call for locations or designs
that are tailored to that context. Ultimately, Transfort staff, with the input from the City’s Traffic,
Engineering and FC Moves Departments, will make the final decision on the location and design
that is appropriate for a given situation.
Image 8
Street-side
Characteristics
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3.2 STOP SPACING
Stop spacing refers to the distance between stops along a bus route. Stop spacing takes into
consideration the trade-offs between vehicle travel times and walking distances to bus stops.
While more frequently placed bus stops reduce walking distances, it also slows down bus service.
In contrast, longer distances between stops increases vehicle speed but may result in customers
having to walk longer distances to get to bus stops. This is described in TCRP’s Report 19 as trade-
offs between operating efficiencies and customer accessibility, as follows:
Table 1 — Trade-offs of Stop Spacing
TCRP Report 19 also describes the industry standards for bus stop spacing typically being
subdivided by land use types/densities or locating stops near major trip generators. This suggests
using closer spaced stops in more densely populated areas, such as the central business core,
and increasing space between stops when approaching more suburban and rural areas of the
community. In addition Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) type routes generally suggest an increased
distance between stops to decrease travel times. Table 2 below describes typical ranges for the
different land use environments.
Transfort uses these ranges as references, but in general the main considerations for bus stop
locating and spacing are safety, such as reducing bus and vehicle conflicts, and major trip
generators, such as, community activity centers and concentrations of residences and businesses.
Where feasible, stops shall be located approximately ¼ mile apart. In locations where stop spacing
is more then ⅓ mile apart, a midpoint stop may be considered if adjacent land uses warrant such
additional stop placement.
Close stops
(every block or
⅛ mile – ¼ mile spacing)
Further distance between stops
(Beyond ¼ mile spacing)
•Short walking distances
•More frequent stops, creating longer travel time
•Longer walking distances
•Less frequent stops, creating shorter travel time
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Table 2 — Recommended Bus Stop Spacing
3.3 STOP LOCATING
There are three location options for bus stops: near-side, far-side and mid-block, as shown in
Figure 3 below. Far-side stops are, in general, Transfort’s preferred stop location because they
are shown to be the safest for passengers exiting the bus and minimize conflicts with other
vehicles. However, a mid-block or near-side stop may be more appropriate in some situations.
Many factors influence the location of stops, such as site specific safety considerations, traffic
patterns, intersection geometry, passenger origins and destinations, pedestrian accessibility, route
design and available space. Transfort staff determine which stop location is most appropriate for
each individual situation, and Table 3 may be used to help make a decision based on the trade-
offs of each possible location.
Environment Route Type Spacing Range
Urban Area (within a City
Plan Activity Center, see
Figure 20 in Section 4.5)
Local Route ⅛ – ¼ Mile
Express or Bus Rapid Transit Route ½ – 1 Mile or As Needed
Suburban Area Local Route ¼ – ½ Mile
Express or Bus Rapid Transit Route 1 Mile or As Needed
Rural Area Local Route As Needed
Express or Bus Rapid Transit Route As Needed
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Figure 3 — Near-Side, Far-Side and Mid-Block Stops Locations
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STOP LOCATION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
NEAR-SIDE STOP
Use if:
• Destinations are
focused at the
near-side corner
• Route pattern calls for
near-side location
• Available space is
limited on far-side
• Allows passengers to access buses
close to the crosswalk
• Eliminates the potential for double
stopping — passenger loading can
occur when bus is stopped at
the signal
• Increases conflict with
right-turning vehicles
• May result in stopping buses
obscuring curbside traffic control
devices and crossing pedestrians
• May block the through traffic lanes
during peak hours
• May cause sight distance
problems for pedestrians
and motorists
• May increase rear-end accidents if
drivers aren’t anticipating the bus
stopping before the intersection
• Vehicles may attempt to turn in
front of a stopped bus that is
beginning to pull away
FAR-SIDE STOP
Use if:
• Destinations are on
both sides of street
or on the far side of
the intersection
• Minimizes conflicts between right-
turning vehicles and buses
• Allows for additional right-turn
capacity (because bus is not
stopping in the right turn lane)
• Minimizes sight distance
difficulties on approach
to intersections
• Encourages pedestrians to cross
behind the bus
• Bus can merge into traffic more
easily, taking advantage of gaps
• Stopped buses may block
intersections during
congested periods
• May cause a bus to stop twice in
short order: once at a red light
and once at the bus stop
• May increase rear-end accidents if
drivers do not anticipate the bus
stopping after the intersection
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3.4 IN-STREET DESIGN
The In-Street Design refers to the location that the bus stops in the street to approach the bus
stop, such as in a bus pullout, travel lane, bike lane or on a road shoulder. Determining what
design is appropriate depends on safety considerations, street design, available space, ridership
and other factors. Most of Transfort’s buses stop in bike or travel lanes, but bus pullouts may be
used in areas where there is high ridership, a large number of route transfers or where traffic is
considered to be high volume. Queue jumps refer to an intersection design that allows the bus
to move ahead of queueing traffic to progress through high congestion intersections quicker.
Queue jumps and bus pullouts typically originate from recommendations of a corridor, sub-area or
service-related planning effort (e.g. Harmony Road Enhanced Travel Corridor Alternatives Analysis,
Lincoln Corridor Plan, or West Central Area Plan). In addition, a bus pullout may be required when
multiple routes transfer at the location. Foothills Mall provides an example of such a situation.
In-Street Design alternatives are illustrated below in Figures 4 and 5. Bus pullouts, shall be designed
to the detail shown in LCUASS drawing 711. The flow chart in Figure 6 helps to determine what
In-Street Design is appropriate, and the trade-off of each design is described in Table 4.
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Figure 4 — In-Street Bus Stop Design Alternatives
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Figure 5 — Bus Stop Zone Dimensions (where on-street parking is present)
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Figure 6 — In-Street Design Recommendations
Is a design
recommended as part
of an adopted plan?
YES
Use design
identified
in the Plan
NO
Is the stop a
transfer location?
YES
What volume
of transfers are
anticipated?
NO
Is there on-street
parking?
YES NO
A Bulbout stop
is most likely
appropriate
A Curbside stop
is appropriate
HIGH VOLUME
(BRT connections or
more than 3 routes
serve the stop)
LOW VOLUME
(2-3 low frequency routes)
How many travel lanes are
on the adjacent road?
A Bus Pullout or
Open Bus Bay is
appropriate
1 in each
direction
A Bus Pullout or
Open Bus Bay is
appropriate
2 or more in
each direction
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STOP LOCATION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
CURBSIDE STOP
(Typical)
• Provides easy approach for bus
drivers and results in minimal
delay to the bus
• Simple design and inexpensive
to install
• Easy to relocate
• Can cause traffic delays since bus
stops in the travel lane
• May cause drivers to make unsafe
passing maneuvers
BUS PULLOUT
(Route transfer stop
and/or on roads with
two travel lanes)
• Bus is out of travel lane,
minimizing delay to traffic
• Passengers board/alight out
of traffic
• Re-entry into congested traffic can
be difficult and cause delays
• Expensive to install, making
relocation difficult/expensive
OPEN BUS BAY • Allows the bus to decelerate
in the intersection
• See Bus Pullout advantages
• See Bus Pullout disadvantages
QUEUE JUMP • Allows bus to bypass
queued traffic
• See Bus Pullout advantages
• May delay right turning vehicles
• See Bus Pullout disadvantages
BULBOUT/NUB
(For locations with
on-street parking)
• Removes fewer parking spaces
than others
• Decreases walking distances to
bus stops for pedestrians
• Provides additional sidewalk area
for passengers
• Results in minimal delay for buses
• Costs more to install compared to
curbside stops
• See Curbside Stop disadvantages
Table 4 — Recommended Bus Stop In-Street Design
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4. CURB-SIDE CHARACTERISTICS
4.1 INTRODUCTION
This section describes criteria that all bus stops shall meet, provides preferred layout of passenger
amenities at stops and recommends how amenities should be distributed throughout the Transfort
service area. Curbside characteristics refer to features associated with the comfort, safety and
convenience of customers at bus stops outside of the roadway. These features include factors like
sidewalk width, connections to adjacent land uses, and bus stop passenger amenities such as
shelters, benches, bike racks, trash and recycling receptacles and lighting. Newly constructed or
altered bus stops shall meet the standards in this section to the maximum extent feasible.
Image 9
Curb-side
Characteristics
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4.2 UNIVERSAL DESIGN AND
ADA ACCESSIBILITY
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 regulated enforceable accessibility standards for
new construction and alterations to places of public accommodation, which include bus stops.
The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, the most recent guidance, outlines the following
four basic principles to accomplishing ADA accessibility at bus stops, as it applies to all newly
constructed or altered Transfort bus stops.
1) Surface — the bus stop boarding and alighting area shall have a firm, stable surface;
2) Dimensions — the bus stop boarding and alighting area shall provide a clear length of 8'
minimum, measured from the curb, and a clear width of 5' minimum, measured parallel to
the roadway.
Figure 6 — ADA Dimensions of Bus Boarding and Alighting Area
3) Connection — the bus stop boarding and alighting area shall be connected to streets, sidewalks,
or pedestrian paths by an accessible route, of at least 4' wide.
4) Slope — the slope of the bus stop boarding and alighting area shall be the same as the roadway
to the maximum extent practical, and not steeper than 1:48, a 2% grade.
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If a bus stop has a shelter, there shall be a minimum clear floor space of 30" wide by 48" deep inside
the shelter and an accessible path leading from the shelter to the boarding and alighting area.
Figure 7 — ADA Interior Bus Shelter Space
4.3 BUS STOP TYPES
Transfort has four typical stop types tailored to the context of each stop area. Higher ridership
areas or areas with high concentrations of youth, senior, disabled or low-income populations are
recommended to have a higher level of patron amenities such as a shelter, bench, bike rack,
trash receptacle and lighting. Lower ridership areas may have fewer amenities. The Bus Stop
Development Form (Appendix 1) will assist in determining what stop type is appropriate. The stop
types are described below:
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Figure 8
Type I Standard (Detached sidewalk)
Figure 9
Type I Constrained (Attached sidewalk)
Images 10 and 11 — Existing Type I Standard Stop Examples:
Shields and Rolland Moore Park SB Bus Stop Harmony and Taft Hill EB Bus Stop
• Type I – Sign Stop — A bus stop with a bus stop sign and basic ADA accessible landing
surface are the primary features of this stop type, meaning there is no bench or shelter. This
is the most basic stop type and is appropriate for low land-use density and low ridership areas.
Figures 8 and 9 and images 10 and 11 show standard and constrained options for this type of
stop, depending on the available right-of-way and sidewalk design.
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Figure 10
Type II Standard (Detached sidewalk)
Figure 11
Type II Constrained (Attached sidewalk)
Images 12 and 13 — Existing Type II Standard and Constrained Examples
(to comply with above design, these stops need the addition of a bike rack and trash receptacle)
Shields and Centre Avenue NB Bus Stop Lincoln Avenue and Buckingham Park WB
Bus Stop
• Type II – Bench Stop — This describes a bus stop with a stand-alone bench as the primary
feature, and which does not include a shelter. The stop should also have a bus stop sign, bike
rack and trash receptacle. The most appropriate use of Bench Stops is areas with low to mid
ridership potential. Figures 10 and 11 and images 12 and 13 show standard and constrained
options for Type II – Bench Stops.
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• Type III – Shelter Stop — This describes a bus stop with a shelter as the primary feature.
This stop type should also include a bus stop sign, at least one bench, a trash receptacle, one
or more bike racks, interior lighting and advertising panels. A Shelter Stop should be used in
areas with medium to high ridership potential, high concentrations of elderly, youth, disabled
and low-income populations and in areas with high exposure to the elements.
• There are four alternative designs for Type III stops. The alternative chosen depends on the
sidewalk design, public right-of-way and existing structures that may render the standard
design impractical. Transfort staff will assist in determining which design is appropriate
for each individual situation. Figures 12–19 and images 14–17 show examples of Type
III Shelter Stop configurations. The existing stop images aren’t necessarily compliant
with the organization/siting recommendations for passenger amenities in this section,
for the appropriate organization/siting of passenger amenities, see the “amenity detail”
following each Type III configuration.
Figure 12
Type III Standard (Detached sidewalk)
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Figure 13
Type III Standard (Detached sidewalk) — Amenity Detail
Figure 14
Type III Constrained (Detached sidewalk)
Figure 15
Type III Constrained (Detached sidewalk) — Amenity Detail
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Figure 16
Type III Constrained (Attached sidewalk)
Figure 17
Type III Constrained (Attached sidewalk) — Amenity detail
Figure 18
Type III Wide Parkway (Detached sidewalk)
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Figure 19
Type III Wide Parkway (Detached sidewalk bus stop) — Amenity detail
Image 14 and 15 Existing Type III Examples
* These do not meet the siting/organization of passenger amenity recommendations detailed in this section.
Over time stops will be upgraded to meet revised standards, see Section 5.2 for more information.
Images 16 and 17 — New Shelter Examples
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• Type IV – Station Stop — This describes a bus stop that has enhanced passenger amenities
such as a ticket vending machine, real time next bus LED and/or digital signage, a unique shelter
structure, as well as the standard passenger amenities provided at Type III stops. Elements
required at a Station Stop include those identified in Image 18 and Section 4.4 below. MAX
Stations are currently the only Station Stops in Transfort’s system. Stations should be used
on specialty routes, most often in Enhanced Travel Corridors as defined in the Transportation
Master Plan as “uniquely designed corridors that are planned to incorporate high frequency
transit, bicycling and walking as part of the corridor.”
Image 18 — Example Station Stop
Image 19 — Troutman Station (Concept) Image 20 — Troutman Station (Built)
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4.4 PASSENGER AMENITIES
Passenger amenities are a significant element in attracting people to use public transportation.
Shelters are the most preferred passenger amenity because they offer the best protection from
the elements. Other important amenities include: benches; customer information such as transit
maps; real-time bus arrival information and directional signage; lighting; bike racks; and trash and
recycling facilities. All passenger amenities should be located within public right-of-way or within
a dedicated transit easement. The Bus Stop Passenger Amenities required, based on Stop Type
described in Section 4.3, are provided in Table 5. In addition, see the Bus Stop Development Form
in Appendix 1 for determining stop type.
• Bus Stop Sign — All active bus stops (except Type IV Station Stops) are required to have a
Transfort bus stop sign. Signage includes a round bus stop sign and a routes served sign.
Transfort will arrange for the installation of the signage at the time service is initiated at a stop.
• Solid Surface and full ADA Accessibility — All newly constructed or altered bus stops shall
have a solid surface at least as large as the minimum size described in the Stop Types in
Section 4.3 and comply with the four dimensions of accessibility described in Section 4.2.
Newly implemented routes offer an exception to this rule, as sometimes stop locations need
to be monitored to ensure they are in the best location prior to making the full investment
upgrading the stop infrastructure. Final stop locations are generally finalized within two years.
• Bench – All new benches shall be selected from the options described in this section and
shall be powder coated in either RAL 7047 (for benches in shelters) or RAL 7039 (for
stand-alone benches), refer to the Shelter Paint Colors on page 31. Images 21-23 depict the
acceptable options.
Image 21 Image 22 Image 23
6' Stand-alone ad bench
REF RFB-14 4793-121
5–7' In-shelter non-ad bench
REF SFB-02 14001-121
5' In-shelter non-ad bench
REF SFB-08 12096-121
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• Shelter — All new shelters (not including Type IV Stations) shall be selected from the options
described in this section and be powder coated in RAL 7047 and RAL 6017 as depicted in
the examples below. Walls shall be either perforated metal or custom glass with the official
Transfort branded banner and routes served information as shown in images 24–27. A
double-sided advertising panel is the standard requirement. The non-ad shelter option is
only available upon Transfort’s approval. In addition, shelters are preferred to incorporate
solar panels for lighting or shall be directly wired for electric service.
Image 24 Image 25
14' Standard Non-advertising shelter
(Use must be approved by Transfort)
REF SIGNA-TFP14
15' Standard advertising shelter
REF SIGA-TFP15 25340-00
Image 26 Image 27
18' Upgraded ad shelter with V-ad Panels
REF SIGA-TFV 24343
15' Upgraded ad shelter with glass walls
REF SIGA-TFG15 25341-00
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RAL Paint Colors
SHELTER PAINT COLORS
GREEN: #RAL 6017 SILVER: #RAL 7047
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• Bike Racks — Bike racks are recommended at all bus stops and specifically required at
all type II–IV stops. The preferred bike rack style is a simple hitching post or inverted U, as
shown below, and should be powder coated in RAL 7047, RAL 7039 or RAL 6017.
Image 28 (2 bike) Image 29 (2 bike)Image 30 (4 or 5 bike)
REF SFM-05 25390-121 REF SFM-06 25391-121 REF SFM-10 25392-121
• Trash and Recycling Receptacles — Trash and recycling receptacles are required at all
Type III and IV stops and are an option at Type I and II stops. Lower ridership stops may
utilize a pole mounted trash receptacle, and higher ridership stops (projected over 25 daily
boardings) shall provide a stand-alone trash receptacle from the options below, and should
be powder coated in RAL 7047 or RAL 7039.
Image 31 Image 32
Pole Mounted
REF SFTR-10 25393-121 25394-121
32 Gallon Steel Strap
REF SFTR-11 25395-121 25396-121
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• Lighting — Solar lighting panels are included on the roof of the approved shelter options
described previously. Type I and II stops typically do not have their own lighting, and instead
utilize nearby street lights and lighting from neighboring businesses. Pole mounted lighting
may be an option for stops with limited nearby lighting.
• Transit System Map — Transfort installs transit system maps at high ridership Type III
stops (over 50 daily boardings). System maps are only installed at Type III stops because
the shelter provides a mounting location for the map display case.
• Transit Route Map/Schedules(s) — Transfort typically installs individual route maps at
high ridership Type III stops (over 50 daily boardings). Route maps are only installed at Type
III stops because the shelter provides a mounting location for the map display case.
• Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) — Ticket vending machines are included at MAX stations
and in the example Type IV Station Stop design, as shown in Images 18–20. However, while
TVMs remain a recommended element, the need for TVMs may be reduced as Transfort
moves towards mobile ticket purchase options.
• Digital Signage — Digital signage is recommended at all Type IV Station Stops and may be
installed by Transfort at high use and/or transfer bus stops. Digital signs, which are LED
panels and/or LCD screens, typically display real-time bus arrival information, rider alerts,
and other critical passenger information.
• Ground Mounted Tactile — Type IV Station Stops are recommended to include ground
mounted tactile surfaces adjacent to boarding and alighting areas.
• Paper Schedules — Paper schedules are typically provided just at transit centers, but
could be considered for high ridership stops as needed. This information would be provided
by Transfort.
• Security Cameras and Emergency Call Box — Security cameras and emergency call
boxes are recommended to be provided at Type IV Station Stops.
• Wind Screen — Wind screens are integrated into the standard shelter designs, but depending
on the orientation of the shelter, the standard wind screens may not be adequate for the
specific location. If wind is deemed to be an issue at a particular stop, a custom wind panel
should be considered in addition to or in lieu of the standard shelter wind panel.
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• Secure Bike Parking — Secure bike parking is an optional element at any stop, but should
be considered at high use stops, especially transit centers and/or park-n-rides.
• Braille Signage — Braille signage is not a standard element at bus stops, but has been
recommended to be evaluated further following the completion of this document. Section
5.3 discusses next steps related to Braille Signage.
• Wayfinding Signage — Wayfinding signage is optional at all bus stops but is recommended
at Type IV Station stops.
Bus Stop Amenities Type I Type II Type III Type IV
Bus Stop Sign
Solid Surface
5' x 8' Landing Pad
4' Path Connection to adjacent sidewalks
Minimal Slope
Bench
Shelter
Custom Shelter
Bike Rack(s)
(At least 1 rack recommended at all stops
[except Type I], additional racks may be
required based on projected ridership)
Trash and Recycling Facilities
Lighting
Transit System Map
Route Map/Schedule(s)
Ticket Vending Machine (TVM)
Digital Signage
Ground Mounted Tactile
Paper Schedules
Security Cameras and Emergency Call-box
Wind Screen
Secure Bike Parking
Braille Signage
Wayfinding Signage
Legend:
Required Amenity
Recommended Amenity
Optional Amenity
Table 5 — Bus Stop Amenities
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4.5 BUS STOP TYPE DETERMINATION
The selection of the appropriate stop type should consider both qualitative and quantitative
measures, such as:
• ridership potential and/or existing ridership,
• neighboring land uses, including concentrations of youth, seniors, disabled, and low-income
populations (e.g. schools, housing or social service agencies)
• proximity to defined activity centers (as part of City Plan), and
• exposure to the elements.
As new stops are developed, the following criteria should be used to determine the appropriate stop
type. Please refer to the Bus Stop Development Form in Appendix 1 for a site specific evaluation form.
Higher priority for upgrades should be given to bus stops with mid-high ridership (above 50
boardings per day), demographic considerations such as youth, senior, disabled and low-income
population concentrations within ¼ mile of the stop, and stops with high exposure to the elements.
Criterion Type I – Sign Type II – Bench Type III – Shelter Type IV – Station
Ridership Potential
(existing or projected)
Low Ridership
(<25 daily
boardings)
Low–Med
Ridership
(25–50 daily
boardings)
Med–High
Ridership
(>50 daily
boardings)
Very High
Ridership
(250+ daily
boardings)
Land Use Density
(Refer to Zoning Map)
RUL, UE, RF,
RL, or POL
NCL, NCB,
LMN, RC, RDR,
NC, CL, E, I
NCM, MMN,
HMN, D, CC,
CCN, CCR, CG,
CS, HC
Youth, Seniors or Disabled
Populations Concentrations
Within a ⅛ mile
of population
concentrations
Located in an Activity
Center (City Plan— Targeted
Infill and Redevelopment Area
map, see Figure 20 below)
Recommended
Located in an Enhanced
Travel Corridor
Recommended
High Exposure
to the Elements
Recommended
Table 6 — Bus Stop Type Criteria
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Figure 20 — Targeted Infill and Redevelopment Map, City Plan, 2010
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As noted previously, Transfort serves just over 500 bus stops; some of which meet the design and
amenity distribution standards outlined in Sections 3 and 4. This section is intended to describe
Transfort’s plan to bring bus stops into compliance with these standards as well as the City’s
Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan as adopted in 1992.
The Transition Plan set forth a five year approach to achieving full compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act standards. At that time, Transfort had a much smaller service area and
anticipated that full compliance could be achieved through a $17,000 investment in bus stop solid
surface improvements. The plan presumed that once existing stops were brought into compliance,
future stops would be developed in accordance with the ADA standards. However, that was not the
case and many of Transfort’s current stops are not compliant with ADA standards.
In 2013, a full inventory of bus stops was completed. This identified that only 32% of Transfort’s
stops met the ADA standards described in Section 4.2. Since 2013’s inventory, service has been
eliminated in some areas (College Avenue and Timberline Road) and new service has been added
to other areas (Mason Corridor, North Timberline Road, West Vine Drive, East Drake Road and
East Horsetooth Road). In addition, as of spring 2015, approximately 50 stops had been upgraded
to meet ADA standards. Transfort managed projects upgrading 27 stops, including 18 MAX
stations and nine stops throughout the community; private development upgraded upwards of
seven stops; and Transfort’s advertising contractor upgraded 16 stops. Based on this information
Transfort estimates that now approximately 35% of bus stops meet ADA accessibility requirements.
Inventorying of bus stops is ongoing and Transfort will have a more accurate understanding of ADA
compliance by the end of 2015.
Based on the previous estimate, approximately 330 bus stops in Transfort’s service area are not
in compliance with ADA standards. Many of these are located in areas with limited neighborhood
sidewalks. In addition to the cost of any necessary connecting sidewalks, bus stop improvements
can range between $2,500 to $30,000 depending on the available public ROW and other site
specific characteristics (an average is estimated at $10,000 for each stop). Stops on the low
5. NEXT STEPS
5.1 INTRODUCTION
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end are generally within public ROW and have level grading to build on. Stops on the higher end
are in areas that often require negotiations with private property owners before any accessible
infrastructure can be installed and where drainage or grading challenges are present. The obstacles
to upgrading bus stops is described more thoroughly in Section 2.4.
This information leads Transfort to estimate that full compliance with ADA standards would cost
between $3,000,000 and $5,000,000 (in 2015 dollars). Transfort’s Bus Stop Improvement Plan, in
Section 5.2, describes Transfort’s phased approach to achieving (at a minimum) ADA accessibility
at all bus stops as well as compliance with the bus stop type and amenity distribution standards in
this document.
Section 2.3 — “Bus Stop Installation and Upgrade — How does it happen?” explains the four
primary ways that bus stops are upgraded:
• Transfort Bus Stop Improvement Plan
• Transfort’s Advertising Contractor
• Development and/or Redevelopment
• City Capital Projects and Street Maintenance Program
This section focuses on stops improved through the Transfort Bus Stop Improvement Plan and by
Transfort’s advertising contractor. Transfort’s Bus Stop Improvement Plan is not all inclusive of
every Transfort stop, since two other improvement methods, Development/Redevelopment and
City Capital Projects – Street Maintenance Projects, will also result in upgraded stops throughout
the community.
5.2 TRANSFORT BUS STOP
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
This April, City of Fort Collins residents approved a 10-year 0.25% sales tax for Capital Projects. In
addition to other City Capital Projects, this tax includes a dedication of an average of $100,000 a year
to bus stop improvements in the Transfort service area. It is anticipated that this will fund an average
of 10 stops a year over the next 10 years for a total of 100 stops (between 2016 and 2026). This
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funding can also serve as local as leverage for grants for additional stop improvements. In addition,
Transfort can work with their advertising contractor to upgrade additional stops within public ROW.
Based on this identified funding source and Transfort’s working relationship with their advertising
contractor, Transfort projects an average of 15–20 stops be improved to meet the new design standards
each year based on the priorities described in Section 4.5. To reiterate, priority for bus stop upgrades
are given to areas that do not meet ADA requirements and meet the following criteria:
• Mid-high ridership (above 50 boardings per day),
• Demographic considerations such as youth, senior, disabled and low-income population
concentrations within ¼ mile of the stop
• Stops with high exposure to the elements
5.3 RECOMMENDED FUTURE ACTIONS
• Grant Funding — The City should pursue grant funding to leverage the limited local funding
to accelerate the Transfort Bus Stop Improvement Plan.
• Snow Removal on Adjacent Sidewalks — The inconsistent removal of snow surrounding
bus stops was a point of concern for the Citizen Advisory Committee that helped guide the
development of this document. Transfort would not be the appropriate leader to initiating
this discussion, but the City’s Street Maintenance and Code Enforcement Departments will
be made aware of the concerns expressed.
• Braille Signage — Braille signage was identified as an element of interest by the Citizen
Advisory Committee that guided the development of this document. Following the adoption
of this document, Transfort will establish a group of interested transit users to help determine
how Braille signage could be implemented and what the Braille signage should say.
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6.1 BUS STOP DEVELOPMENT FORM
Is a design
recommended as part
of an adopted plan?
YES
Use design
identified
in the Plan
NO
Is the stop a
transfer location?
YES
What volume
of transfers are
anticipated?
NO
Is there on-street
parking?
YES NO
A Bulbout stop
is most likely
appropriate
A Curbside stop
is appropriate
HIGH VOLUME
(BRT connections or
more than 3 routes
serve the stop)
LOW VOLUME
(2-3 low frequency routes)
How many travel lanes are
on the adjacent road?
A Bus Pullout or
Open Bus Bay is
appropriate
1 in each
direction
A Bus Pullout or
Open Bus Bay is
appropriate
2 or more in
each direction
Transfort Bus Stop Checklist
To be filled out by Transfort Staff
Location (cross streets): __________________________________________________
Block Location: ¨ Near-side ¨ Far-side ¨ Mid-block
Service: ¨ On Existing Transit Route ¨ Future Transit Route
Street-Side Design Considerations:
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Curb-side Design Considerations:
Projected Ridership (boardings)
Low Ridership (<25 daily boardings) – 0 points
Moderate Ridership (25–50 daily boardings) – 2 points
High Ridership (>50 daily boardings) – 5 points
Very High Ridership (200+ daily boardings) – 10 points
Land Use Density (Zoning)
Low Density (RUL, UE, RF, RL, POL or County) – 0 points
Medium Density (NCL, NCB, LMN, RC, RDR, NC, CL, E, I) – 2 points
Higher Density (NCM, MMN, HMN, D, CC, CCN, CCR, CG, CS, HC) – 5 points
Youth, Senior, Disabled or Low-income Population Concentrations
(includes schools, dedicated housing, and social service entities)
Within a ¼ mile of population concentrations – 2 points
Within a ⅛ mile of population concentrations – 5 points
Activity Center
Within a designated Activity Center or on CSU’s campus – 2 points
Enhanced Transportation Corridor (ETC)
Located along an ETC – 2 points
Designated as Station in an ETC plan – 15 points
High Exposure to Elements
In areas with exposure to wind, rain, high traffic speed, etc. – 5 points
TOTAL
Scoring
Type I Stop — Basic accessibility required
Type II Stop — Basic accessibility and bench required
Type III
Type III – Basic accessibility, standard shelter, trash and 1 bike rack (2 bikes)
Type III – Basic accessibility, standard shelter, trash and 2 bike racks (4 bikes)
Optional Type IV (upon consideration by transit provider)
Score Range
0 – 1
2 – 4
5 – 10
11 – 15
>15
In-street and Curb-side Design
Recommended In-Street Design: ¨ Curb-side Stop ¨ Bulbout Stop
¨ Bus Pullout Stop ¨ Open Bay Stop ¨ Queue Jump Stop
Recommended Curb-side Stop Type: ¨ Type I (Sign Stop) ¨ Type II (Bench Stop)
¨ Type III (Shelter Stop) ¨ Type III (Shelter Stop – 2 bike racks) ¨ Type IV (Station Stop)
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6.2 LAND USE CODE SECTION 3.6.5
3.6.5 Bus Stop Design Standards (update in progress)
(A) Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to ensure that new development adequately
accommodates existing and planned transit service by integrating facilities designed and located
appropriately for transit into the development plan.
(B) General Standard. All development located on an existing or planned transit route shall install
a transit stop and other associated facilities on an easement dedicated to the City or within public
right-of-way as prescribed by the City of Fort Collins Bus Stop Design Standards and Guidelines
in effect at the time of installation, unless the Director of Community Services determines that
adequate transit facilities consistent with the Transit Design Standards already exist to serve the
needs of the development. All development located on existing transit routes will accommodate
the transit facilities by providing the same at the time of construction. All development located on
planned routes will accommodate said facilities by including the same in the development plan
and escrowing funds in order to enable the city or its agents to construct the transit facilities at the
time transit service is provided to the development. All facilities installed shall, upon acceptance
by the City, become the property of the City and shall be maintained by the City or its agent.
(C) Location of Existing and Planned Transit Routes. For the purposes of application of this
standard, the location of existing transit routes shall be defined by the Transfort Route Map in
effect at the time the application is approved. The location of planned transit routes shall be
defined according to the Transfort Strategic Operating Plan, as amended.
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6.3 TECHNICAL DESIGNS (As Incorporated into
Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards)
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6.4 CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
LETTER OF SUPPORT
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MID-BLOCK STOP
Use if:
• Block size is large
and/or destinations
are focused
mid-block
• Route pattern calls
for mid-block stop
• Minimizes sight distance
difficulties at intersections
• Removes the influence of
traffic congestion occurring at
intersections
• Encourages passengers to cross
mid-block (jaywalk)
• Increases walking distance for
patrons to cross at intersections
Table 3 — Recommended Bus Stop Location
reference in the Master Agreement between Purchaser and FTA, as they may be amended
or promulgated from time to time during the term of this contract. Contractor's failure to so
comply shall constitute a material breach of this contract.
5. CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS
(29 U.S.C. § 623, 42 U.S.C. § 2000 42 U.S.C. § 6102, 42 U.S.C. § 12112 42 U.S.C. § 12132,
49 U.S.C. § 5332 29 CFR Part 1630, 41 CFR Parts 60 et seq.)
Civil Rights - The following requirements apply to the underlying contract:
1. Nondiscrimination - In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42
U.S.C. § 2000d, section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42
U.S.C. § 6102, section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §
12132, and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees that it will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color,
creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, the Contractor agrees to
comply with applicable Federal implementing regulations and other implementing
requirements FTA may issue.
2. Equal Employment Opportunity - The following equal employment opportunity
requirements apply to the underlying contract: