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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
9089 IRRIGATION PUMP STATION MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
RFP DUE: 3:00 PM MST, March 16, 2020
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified Service Providers for irrigation
pump station and water feature pump maintenance and/or replacement. The City intends to
award contracts to one or multiple Service Providers.
As part of the City’s commitment to Sustainable Purchasing, proposals should be submitted
online through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS) at
http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-of-fort-collins. Note: please ensure adequate time to
submit proposals through RMEPS. Proposals not submitted by the designated Opening Date
and Time will not be accepted by the system.
All questions should be submitted, in writing via email, to Elliot Dale, Senior Buyer, at
edale@fcgov.com, with a copy to Jill Wuertz, Project Manager, at jwuertz@fcgov.com, no
later than 5:00 PM MST (our clock) on March 4, 2020. Please format your e-mail to include
RFP 9089 Irrigation Pump Station Maintenance and Repair 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.
Prohibition of Unlawful Discrimination: 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 Service Providers 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 Service Providers and their subcontractors at every tier.
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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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. Service Providers may
submit one (1) additional complete proposal clearly marked “FOR PUBLIC VIEWING.” In this
version of the proposal, the Service Provider 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.
The selected Service Provider shall be expected to sign the City’s standard Agreement prior to
commencing Services (see sample attached to this Proposal).
Sincerely,
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director
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I. BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE / OVERVIEW
A. Objective
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified Service Providers for
miscellaneous irrigation pump station and water feature pump maintenance and/or
replacement for the Parks Department and City of Fort Collins. The CIty intends to award
Contracts to one or multiple Service Providers.
B. Background
The City of Fort Collins has historically demonstrated a need for pump maintenance and
installation work. The City has a number of irrigation pumping plants in community and
neighborhood parks, golf courses and cemeteries. In addition, there are a number of water
feature pumps located throughout the park system. Most of the systems have variable
speed controls. There are also a number of booster pump systems. Historically, the City
spends between $15,000 to $50,000 per year for irrigation pump station and water feature
pump maintenance and replacement. See Attachment A for a list of the City’s water pump
locations, types and descriptions.
II. SCOPE OF PROPOSAL
A. Scope of Work
Awarded Service Provider(s) are responsible for the removal of pumps and motors, the
inspection of parts, the refurbishment or replacement of parts, and the reinstallation of the
pump unit. The Service Provider could also be required to troubleshoot mechanical,
electric, hydraulic and electric pump component (i.e. flow meters, filter systems) problems,
assist with startup, winterization, and software programming. Any components that are
replaced must be of equal or better quality than existing components. Updated information
on pump parts must be furnished to the authorized City Representative in order to keep
up-to-date Operations and Maintenance manuals. Information should include product
specifications as well as customized information on site specific use/maintenance. The
Service Provider must be able to provide response within 24 hours of notification, seven
(7) days per week, and provide on-call/emergency responses. The City reserves the right
to terminate the Agreement if response times do not meet these requirements.
All work will be issued through Work Orders. See Section II, H. below for further
instructions and information.
B. Anticipated RFP 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: February 21, 2020
• Question deadline: 5:00 PM MST on March 4, 2020
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• Proposal due date: 3:00 MST on March 16, 2020
• Interviews (tentative): Week of March 30, 2020
• Award of Contract (tentative): April 6, 2020
C. Interviews
In addition to submitting a written proposal, the top-rated Service Providers 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 V.
D. Subcontractors
Service Providers will be responsible for identifying any subcontractors in their proposal.
Please note that the City will contract solely with the awarded Service Provider; therefore,
subcontractors will be the responsibility of the Service Provider.
E. Current standards
All work and/or materials must meet current standards in force by recognized technical
and professional societies, trade and materials supply associations, institutes and
organizations, bureaus and testing laboratories, and national, federal, state, county, and
local laws, codes and ordinances. All work shall be performed in accordance with
applicable OSHA standards.
F. Fees, Licenses, Permits
The successful Service Provider 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.
G. Laws and Regulations
The Service Provider agrees to comply fully with all applicable local, State of Colorado
and Federal laws and regulations and municipal ordinances.
H. Work Orders
The awarded Service Provider(s) will be expected to sign the City’s standard work order
type services agreement, a sample of which is attached as Section VII for reference
purposes. In the event that the City has agreements with multiple Service Providers for
the Work, the City reserves the right to choose which Service Provider to contact regarding
the project, unless order of preference has been established during the contracting
process.
Individual work assignments will be requested and agreed to utilizing the City’s standard
Work Order (included in the agreement). Each Work Order form must include a start and
completion date, total cost and a general summary of work. Subsequent supporting
documentation pages may include a project schedule, deliverables, hours, cost detail
supporting total cost, and personnel details. Fees outlined in the work order will conform
with those submitted in the RFP response and subsequently included in the contract.
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No work order over $5,000 will be considered valid until signed, at a minimum, by
the Service Provider, project manager and Purchasing Department representative.
Depending on the cost and nature of the work, additional signature authorization may be
required. Any changes to the dates, cost or scope of any Work Order must be agreed
upon in writing utilizing the City’s Change Order (included in the agreement) and will not
be considered valid until signed, at a minimum, by the Service Provider, project manager
and Purchasing Department representative.
Work Order Procedures:
A. All Work Order estimates must be submitted on a unit price basis consistent with
the prices established in the Agreement.
B. The Service Provider will invoice for all jobs completed on a unit price basis based
on the prices established in the Agreement. The Service Provider will include
copies of third-party invoices for parts and services.
C. Work Order and Purchase Order Numbers shall be included on all invoices.
I. 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 Service Provider each month
following the submittal of a correct invoice by the Service Provider 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 Service Provider
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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Attachment A
Water Pump Locations, types and Descriptions
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III. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
Please limit the total length of your proposal to a maximum of fifteen (15) double sided or thirty
(30) single sided 8 ½ x 11” pages (excluding cover pages, table of contents, dividers and
Service Provider Statement form). Font shall be a minimum of 10 Arial and margins are limited
to no less than .5” for sides and top/bottom. Extended page sizes, such as 11” x 17”, count as
a single page. Please, no embedded documents. Proposals that do not conform to these
requirements may be rejected
Service Providers are required to provide detailed written responses to the following items in
the order outlined below. The responses shall be considered technical offers of what Service
Providers propose to provide and shall be incorporated in the contract award as deemed
appropriate by the City. A proposal that does not include all the information required may be
deemed non-responsive and subject to rejection.
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 Anticipated RFP Schedule.
B. Service Provider Information
1. Describe the Service Provider’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 VI,
Acknowledgement.
C. Scope of Proposal
1. Describe how pump repair and maintenance projects will be managed and who
would have primary responsibility for their timely and professional completion.
Describe your firm’s typical response time to scheduled maintenance and emergency
situations.
2. Describe the methods and timeline of communication your firm will use with the
City’s Project Manager and other parties.
3. Provide the product lines your firm regularly works with and their associated warranty
information.
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4. Identify what portion of work, if any, may be subcontracted.
D. Firm Capability
Provide relevant information regarding previous experience related to this or similar
Projects, to include the following:
1. Provide a minimum of three similar projects in the last 5 years that have involved the
staff proposed to work on this project. Include the owner’s name, title of project,
beginning price, ending price, contact name, email and phone number,
subcontractors on the team and a brief description of the work and any change
orders.
2. References (current contact name, current telephone number and email address)
from at least three 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 Consultant
authorizes City to verify any and all information contained in the Consultant’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.
E. 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
subcontractors, and their individual areas of responsibility.
2. A resume for each professional and technical person assigned to the Agreement,
including partners and/or subcontractors, shall be submitted. Please limit resumes to
one page.
3. Some functions of this project may require the use of subcontractors. If you intend to
utilize subcontractors you must list each and provide resumes for their key
personnel.
4. Describe the availability of project personnel to participate in this project in the
context of the Service Provider’s other commitments.
F. Availability
1. Describe your firm’s ability to respond to routine and emergency calls.
2. Describe the availability of other qualified personnel available to assist in meeting
project needs if required.
3. Describe the methods and timeline of communication your firm will use with the
City’s Project Manager and other parties.
G. 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 V: Review and Assessment for additional information.
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If possible, please highlight areas of opportunity in the project where sustainability could
be applied and/or improved.
H. Cost and Work Hours
Complete Section IV: COST AND WORK HOURS RATE SCHEDULE and submit with
your proposal.
I. Additional Information
Provide any information that distinguishes Service Provider from its competition and any
additional information applicable to this RFP that might be valuable in assessing Service
Provider’s proposal.
Explain any concerns Service Provider 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. COST AND WORK HOURS RATE SCHEDULE
1. Regular Business Hours (From 7:00 A.M. To 5:00 P.M.)
$ per hour (Pump technician)
$ per hour Assistant
$ per hour Electrician
$ per hour PLC programmer
2. Non-Business Hour Rates:
$ per hour (Pump technician)
$ per hour Assistant
$ per hour Electrician
$ per hour PLC programmer
3. Material Costs:
Please indicate your company mark-up on materials:
Cost plus percent
• City will allow a maximum of 8% material and parts markup in addition to
direct cost.
• Copies of material invoices must be included with Service Provider
invoices.
4. Subcontractor Costs:
Please indicate your company mark-up on subcontractors:
Cost plus percent
• City will allow a maximum of 8% subcontractor markup (i.e. crane
companies) in addition to direct cost.
• Copies of subcontractor invoices must be included with Service
Provider invoices.
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V. REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
A. Proposal and Interview Criteria
Service Providers 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 Service Providers 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, and
results/outcomes required by the project? Are
there any exceptions to the specifications,
Scope of Work, or agreement?
2.0 Firm Capability
Does the firm have the resources, capacity and
support capabilities required to successfully
complete the project? Has the firm successfully
completed previous projects of this type and
scope?
2.0 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? Are other qualified personnel available to
assist in meeting the project schedule if
required? Is the project team available to attend
meetings as required by the Scope of Work?
1.0 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 & Work Hours
Does the proposal include a detailed cost break-
down for each cost element as applicable and
are the line-item costs competitive? Do the
proposed costs and mark-ups compare
favorably with the Project Manager's estimate?
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Definitions
Sustainable Purchasing is a process for selecting products or services that have a lesser
or reduced negative effect on human health and the environment when compared with
competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This process is also known
as “Environmentally Preferable Purchasing” (EPP), or “Green Purchasing”.
The Triple Bottom Line (TBL) is an accounting framework that incorporates three
dimensions of performance: economic, or financial; environmental, and social. The
generally accepted definition for TBL is that it “captures the essence of sustainability by
measuring the impact of an organization’s activities on the world…including both its
profitability and shareholders values and its social, human, and environmental capital.”
B. Reference Evaluation Criteria
Prior to award, the Project Manager will check references using the following criteria.
Negative responses from references may impact the award determination.
CRITERIA STANDARD QUESTIONS
Overall Performance Would you hire this Service Provider 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 Service Provider responsive to client needs;
did the Service Provider 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 Service Provider 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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VI. SERVICE PROVIDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
Service Provider 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, Service Provider 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
Service Provider’s knowledge and belief.
b. Service Provider 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. Service Provider further agrees that the method of award is acceptable.
e. Service Provider 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. Service Provider acknowledge receipt of addenda.
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: SERVICE PROVIDER STATEMENT IS TO BE SIGNED & RETURNED WITH YOUR
PROPOSAL.
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VII. SAMPLE AGREEMENT (FOR REFERENCE ONLY – DO NOT SIGN )
SERVICES AGREEMENT
WORK ORDER TYPE
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below, by and
between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter
referred to as the "City" and hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider".
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed by
and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Services to be Performed.
a. This Agreement shall constitute the basic agreement between the parties for services
for . The conditions set forth herein shall apply to all services performed by the
Service Provider on behalf of the City and particularly described in Work Orders agreed
upon in writing by the parties from time to time. Such Work Orders, a sample of which
is attached hereto as Exhibit A, consisting of one (1) page and incorporated herein by
this reference, shall include a description of the services to be performed, the location
and time for performance, the amount of payment, any materials to be supplied by the
City and any other special circumstances relating to the performance of services. No
Work Order shall exceed $75,000. A general scope of services is attached hereto as
Exhibit C, consisting of ( ) page(s), and incorporated herein by this
reference.
The only services authorized under this Agreement are those which are performed after
receipt of such Work Order, except in emergency circumstances where oral work
requests may be issued. Oral requests for emergency actions will be confirmed by
issuance of a written Work Order within two (2) working days. Irrespective of references
in Exhibit A to certain named third parties, Service Provider shall be solely responsible
for performance of all duties hereunder.
b. The City may, at any time during the term of a particular Work Order and without
invalidating such Work Order, make changes to the scope of the particular services.
Such changes shall be agreed upon in writing by the parties by Change Order, a sample
of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B, consisting of one (1) page and incorporated
herein by this reference.
2. Changes in the Work. The City reserves the right to independently bid any services rather
than issuing work to the Service Provider pursuant to this Agreement. Nothing within this
Agreement shall obligate the City to have any particular service performed by the Service
Provider.
3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be performed
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pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated as specified by each written Work Order or oral
emergency service request. Oral emergency service requests will be acted upon without
waiting for a written Work Order. Time is of the essence.
4. Contract Period. 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 is fault or negligence, then
the party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is prevented by such
cause. To the extent that the performance is actually prevented, the Service Provider must
provide written notice to the City of such condition within fifteen (15) days from the onset of
such condition.
6. Early Termination by City/Notices. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein, the
City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written notice of
termination to the Service Provider. Such notice shall be mailed at least fifteen (15) days
prior to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by
the parties. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed,
postage prepaid and sent to the following address:
Service Provider: City: Copy to:
Attn:
City of Fort Collins
Attn:
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
City of Fort Collins
Attn: Purchasing Dept.
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
In the event of early termination by the City, the Service Provider shall be paid for services
rendered to the termination date, subject only to the satisfactory performance of the Service
Provider's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be the Service Provider's
sole right and remedy for such termination.
7. Contract Sum. This is an open-end indefinite quantity Agreement with no fixed price. The
actual amount of work to be performed will be stated on the individual Work Orders. The
City makes no guarantee as to the number of Work Orders that may be issued or the actual
amount of services which will in fact be requested.
8. Payments.
a. The City agrees to pay and the Service Provider agrees to accept as full payment for all
work done and all materials furnished and for all costs and expenses incurred in
performance of the work the sums set forth for the hourly labor rate and material costs,
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with markups, stated within the Bid Schedule Proposal Form, attached hereto as Exhibit
, consisting of ( ) page(s), and incorporated herein by this reference.
Payment shall be made by the City Net 30 days from the date of the invoice and upon
acceptance of the work by the City and upon the Service Provider furnishing satisfactory
evidence of payment of all wages, taxes, supplies and materials, and other costs
incurred in connection with the performance of such work.
9. City Representative. The City's representative will be shown on the specific Work Order
and shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary and proper decisions
with reference to the work requested. All requests concerning this Agreement shall be
directed to the City Representative.
10. Independent Contractor. It is agreed that in the performance of any services hereunder, the
Service Provider is an independent contractor responsible to the City only as to the results
to be obtained in the particular work assignment and to the extent that the work shall be
done in accordance with the terms, plans and specifications furnished by the City.
11. 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.
12. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into the Agreement based on the
special abilities of the Service Provider and that this Agreement shall be considered as an
agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Service Provider shall neither assign any
responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under the Agreement without the prior written
consent of the city.
13. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval or acceptance of, or payment for any of the
services shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under the Agreement or
of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement.
14. 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
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into any work shall be new and, where not specified, of the most suitable grade of their
respective kinds for their intended use, and all workmanship shall be acceptable to City.
c. Service Provider warrants all equipment, materials, labor and other work, provided under
this Agreement, except City-furnished materials, equipment and labor, against defects
and nonconformances in design, materials and workmanship/workwomanship for a
period beginning with the start of the work and ending twelve (12) months from and after
final acceptance under the Agreement, regardless whether the same were furnished or
performed by Service Provider or by any of its subcontractors of any tier. Upon receipt
of written notice from City of any such defect or nonconformances, the affected item or
part thereof shall be redesigned, repaired or replaced by Service Provider in a manner
and at a time acceptable to City.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. Binding Effect. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto, constitutes the entire
Agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon said parties, their officers,
employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors,
heirs, personal representative, successors and assigns of said parties.
18. Indemnity/Insurance.
a. The Service Provider agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers, agents
and employees against and from any and all actions, suits, claims, demands or liability
of any character whatsoever, brought or asserted for injuries to or death of any person
or persons, or damages to property arising out of, result from or occurring in connection
with the performance of any service hereunder.
b. The Service Provider shall take all necessary precautions in performing the work
hereunder to prevent injury to persons and property.
c. Without limiting any of the Service Provider's obligations hereunder, the Service Provider
shall provide and maintain insurance coverage naming the City as an additional insured
under this Agreement of the type and with the limits specified within Exhibit ,
consisting of one (1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
The Service Provider before commencing services hereunder shall deliver to the City's
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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.
19. 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.
20. Law/Severability. This Agreement shall be governed in all respect by the laws of the State
of Colorado. In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or
unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction such holding shall not invalidate or
render unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement.
21. Prohibition Against Unlawful Discrimination. 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 Service Providers 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 Service Providers and their
subcontractors at every tier.
22. Prohibition Against Employing Illegal Aliens. Pursuant to Section 8-17.5-101, C.R.S., et.
seq., Service Provider represents and agrees that:
a. As of the date of this Agreement:
1) Service Provider does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who will
perform work under this Agreement; and
2) Service Provider will participate in either the e-Verify program created in Public Law
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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.
c. Service Provider is prohibited from using the e-Verify Program or Department Program
procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants while this
Agreement is being performed.
d. If Service Provider obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work under
this Agreement knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, Service Provider
shall:
1) Notify such subcontractor and the City within three days that Service Provider has
actual knowledge that the subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal
alien; and
2) Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three days of receiving the
notice required pursuant to this section the subcontractor does not cease employing
or contracting with the illegal alien; except that Service Provider shall not terminate
the contract with the subcontractor if during such three days the subcontractor
provides information to establish that the subcontractor has not knowingly employed
or contracted with an illegal alien.
e. Service Provider shall comply with any reasonable request by the Colorado Department
of Labor and Employment (the “Department”) made in the course of an investigation that
the Department undertakes or is undertaking pursuant to the authority established in
Subsection 8-17.5-102 (5), C.R.S.
f. If Service Provider violates any provision of this Agreement pertaining to the duties
imposed by Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S. the City may terminate this Agreement. If
this Agreement is so terminated, Service Provider shall be liable for actual and
consequential damages to the City arising out of Service Provider’s violation of
Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S.
g. The City will notify the Office of the Secretary of State if Service Provider violates this
provision of this Agreement and the City terminates the Agreement for such breach.
23. Special Provisions. Special provisions or conditions relating to the services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit - Confidentiality, consisting of one
(1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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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
WORK ORDER FORM
PURSUANT TO A MASTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AND
SERVICE PROVIDER'S NAME
WORK ORDER NUMBER:
PROJECT TITLE:
ORIGINAL BID/RFP NUMBER & NAME:
MASTER AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE DATE: Original Contract Date
WORK ORDER COMMENCEMENT DATE:
WORK ORDER COMPLETION DATE:
MAXIMUM FEE: (time and reimbursable direct costs):
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/SCOPE OF SERVICES:
Service Provider agrees to perform the services identified above and on the attached forms in
accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein and in the Master Agreement between
the parties. In the event of a conflict between or ambiguity in the terms of the Master Agreement
and this Work Order (including the attached forms) the Master Agreement shall control.
The attached forms consisting of ( ) page(s) are hereby accepted and incorporated
herein, by this reference, and Notice to Proceed is hereby given after all parties have signed this
document.
SERVICE PROVIDER: Date:
Name, Title
ACCEPTANCE: Date:
Name, Project Manager
REVIEWED: Date:
Name, Buyer or Senior Buyer
ACCEPTANCE: Date:
Gerry Paul, Purchasing Director
(if greater than $60,000)
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EXHIBIT B
CHANGE ORDER
NO.
PROJECT TITLE:
SERVICE PROVIDER: Company Name
WORK ORDER NUMBER:
PO NUMBER:
DESCRIPTION:
1. Reason for Change: Why is the change required?
2. Description of Change: Provide details of the changes to the Work
3. Change in Work Order Price:
4. Change in Work Order Time:
ORIGINAL WORK ORDER PRICE $ .00
TOTAL APPROVED CHANGE ORDER .00
TOTAL PENDING CHANGE ORDER .00
TOTAL THIS CHANGE ORDER .00
TOTAL % OF THIS CHANGE ORDER %
TOTAL C.O.% OF ORIGINAL WORK ORDER %
ADJUSTED WORK ORDER COST $ .00
SERVICE PROVIDER: Date:
Name, Title
ACCEPTANCE: Date:
Name, Project Manager
REVIEWED: Date:
Name, Buyer or Senior Buyer
ACCEPTANCE: Date:
Gerry Paul, Purchasing Director
(if greater than $60,000)
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EXHIBIT C
GENERAL 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.