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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
8606 UNIFORM RENTAL OR LEASING
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified firms for the rental or leasing of
employee uniforms for the City's Fleet Maintenance operations.
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 instead, one (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic copy on a jump drive, will 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), October
20, 2017 and referenced as Proposal No. 8606. If delivered, they are to be sent to 215 North
Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed, the address is P.O. Box 580,
Fort Collins, 80522-0580. Please note, additional time is required for bids mailed to the PO
Box to be received at the Purchasing Office.
The City encourages all Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) to submit proposals in
response to all requests for proposals. No individual or business will be discriminated against
on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin. It is the City’s policy to create a level
playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly and to ensure nondiscrimination in the award
and administration of all contracts.
Questions concerning the scope of the bid should be directed to Project Manager, Dave
Leicester (Fleet) at (970) 416-2095 or dleicester@fcgov.com
Questions regarding bid submittal or process should be directed to Beth Diven, Buyer at
(970) 221-6775 or bdiven@fcgov.com.
All questions must be submitted in writing via email to Dave Leicester , with a copy to
Beth Diven, no later than 5:00 PM our clock on October 11, 2017. Questions received after
this deadline will not be answered.
A copy of the RFP may be obtained at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-of-fort-collins.
The City of Fort Collins is subject to public information laws, which permit access to most
records and documents. Proprietary information in your response must be clearly identified and
will be protected to the extent legally permissible. Proposals may not be marked ‘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.
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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Ethics/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. For more information
please see the City’s Public Purchasing Ethics statement at:
https://www.fcgov.com/purchasing/pdf/public-purchasing-ethics.pdf?1474919177.
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.
Sustainability: Consulting firms/teams participating in the proposal are to provide an overview of
the organization’s philosophy and approach to Sustainability. In no more than two (2) pages
please describe how your organization strives to be sustainable in the use of materials,
equipment, vehicles, fuel, recycling, office practices, etc. The City of Fort Collins incorporates
the Triple Bottom Line into our decision process by including economic (or financial),
environmental, and social factors in our evaluation.
The selected Service Provider shall be expected to sign the City’s standard Agreement without
revision prior to commencing Services (see sample attached to this Proposal).
Sincerely,
Gerry S. Paul
Purchasing Director
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8606 UNIFORM RENTAL OR LEASING
SCOPE OF WORK
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals for Uniform Rental or Leasing for the City’s Fleet
Maintenance operations. This is a three-year agreement with the option to renew up to two
more years (subject to appropriation of funds year-to-year).
I. BACKGROUND:
The City of Fort Collins currently has a rental arrangement (Service Provider launders) for
Fleet employee uniforms. Also, in addition to the requirements outlined in this Request for
Proposal, there are other Departments within the City that may elect to participate in the
rental of Shop Towels, Floor Mats, and other sundry items in the event that the terms
awarded under this solicitation are favorable.
The City spends approximately $20,000 per year on the Fleet Uniform Rental program.
II. SCOPE OF WORK:
A. The City of Fort Collins requests proposals for furnishing, cleaning (where
requested), and maintaining uniforms for Fleet Maintenance personnel.
B. DELIVERY: The City requires that the Service Provider designate one (1) day for
pick-up and delivery per week. Delivery is to occur on that pre-determined day during
business hours, at a time to be mutually agreed between Service Provider and the
department Project Manager. For those weeks in which the pickup/delivery day is on
an official City holiday, arrangements are to be made for deliveries to occur the day
before the holiday, or on a preapproved date. All newly ordered and replacement
garments must be delivered within two weeks of the date ordered. Any delays
exceeding that timeframe must be reported promptly to the City’s Project Manager;
and corrective action implemented by the Service Provider.
1. At the option of the City’s Project Manager, failure to deliver newly ordered or
replacement garments within two weeks of date ordered may result in
Liquidated Damages being assessed to Service Provider in the form of a credit
to the affected department’s invoice of up to $40 per week per undelivered
garment, until said product is successfully delivered.
C. DIRTY CLOTHING/RAGS/TOWEL BINS: Service Provider is to provide bins that
separate the clothing to allow for clothing pieces in need of mending or repair to be
placed in one bin, clothing recommended for replacement in another bin and a third
bin that is for dirty clothing. Additional bins are to be provided for dirty Shop
rags/Towels. The bins are to:
1. Provide smell containment, or hold to a minimum.
2. Be covered and locked, to prevent pilfering.
3. Be sized appropriately to accommodate the needs of the department.
4. Be located in an area approved by the department Project Manager.
D. UNIFORM COMPLEMENT AND QUANTITIES: Garments covered under this
Program will be selected by the Project Manager for each department from the items
represented on the Pricing Schedule. If additional items not covered on the Pricing
Schedule are requested by the Project Managers, they will be priced using the
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Service Provider’s same Pricing Multipliers that are used for similar item categories
on the Pricing Schedule. Such pricing shall be subject to the City’s review and
approval. Project Managers will determine the quantity of each item to be provided
for each employee in their department. Project Managers for each area may add or
delete uniform pieces, towels, covers, mats and other sundry components from the
Contract at any time during the Contract Period.
E. OVERSIZE UNIFORMS: Service Providers should be aware that an average of 5%
of City employees require oversized uniforms. No additional cost is to be charged for
oversized garments. Also, the Service Provider is required to provide female-size
apparel at no additional cost. Service Provider is to make every effort to see that
oversize and female employees receive their uniform pieces in the same time frame
as regular-size male employees.
F. SIZE CHANGES: Service Provider is to provide for normal size changes at no
additional charge to the City.
G. ALTERATIONS: Alterations are to be the responsibility of the Service Provider. If a
garment requires alteration, Service Provider has seven (7) calendar days to return
or replace garment from the date of being informed of the request by authorized City
personnel.
H. PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE: Initial issue uniforms must be new. No faded,
worn or “off color” garments will be accepted. In order to maintain a professional
appearance, the City will not accept clothing with mends and patching larger than
dime size. The repair or mending of a garment shall not detract from the garment’s
appearance. Two (2) or less apparent mending sites are acceptable; if there are
more in a garment, that item needs to be replaced. The City reserves the right to
approve or request new garment depending on the appearance and the employee’s
function.
I. MEASUREMENT: Fleet Maintenance requests that Service Provider measure
employees (and give the opportunity for try-on) for proper fit on-site. Service Provider
shall negotiate schedule for these events with the department Project Managers.
1. City Project Manager has the option to request a set of “sample” garments to
keep on-site for fitting purposes. Garment samples include long-sleeve shirts
ranging from Small-4XL, and various men’s and women’s-sized pants. Service
Provider will provide a list of all sample garments and sizes that will be
furnished to Project Manager at their request upon execution of the contract;
subject to approval of the City’s Project Manager(s).
J. GARMENT IDENTIFICATION: Service Provider is to have in place a system of
garment identification (for example, bar coding) in order to provide tracking of the
uniform pieces for individual employees throughout their system.
K. INDIRECT EMBROIDERY LOGOS: Service Provider is to attach Indirect Embroidery
Logos to shirts, jackets, vests, etc as directed by the department Project Managers.
The City will design the artwork for the logo; and will purchase the logos as needed.
Service Provider will not charge a fee to attach the logos to garments, or to remove
them should the garment no longer be required or needed.
L. GARMENT REPLACEMENT CHARGE: Garments that require replacement due to
normal wear and tear are to be replaced at no charge by the Service Provider. All
City employees participating in the Uniform Lease or Rental program are required to
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fill out an Enrollment Agreement for the Service Provider. This authorizes the City to
deduct the Replacement Cost of any garments not returned in the event of
employment termination, from the employee’s final paycheck. Replacement Cost is
as determined on the Pricing Schedule.
M. UTILIZATION REPORTS: The City desires to have access to various Utilization
Reports (preferably on-line) at no additional cost. These reports are to include
access to the following but are not limited to:
1. Activity by Employee
2. Activity by City Department
3. Cost by Employee
4. Cost by City Department
5. Location of Employee garments within the Service Provider’s system (including
delivery status for new or replacement items)
6. Mending stats
7. Replacement stats
Service Providers are to include samples of reports similar to these that they are
currently providing for other customers, with their RFP submission. The City reserves
the right to request Service Provider to create reports that will meet the City’s needs.
N. SAMPLES: The City reserves the right to request samples of the uniform pieces to
be supplied at no cost to the City, prior to awarding the Contract. The City will retain
the samples provided by the awarded Service Provider in order to create an express
warranty that the whole of the goods provided shall conform to the sample submitted;
samples provided by non-awarded vendors shall be returned to them after contract
has been signed.
O. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: Service Providers shall include a sample
Implementation Schedule with their RFP submission, in order for the City to
determine the implementation timeline for each Service Provider to get their
program up and running should they be the selected vendor.
P. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING: The City of Fort Collins allows other Public
Agencies the opportunity to purchase off the Award for this RFP at the option
of the Awarded Vendor. Other public agencies that are members of the Colorado
Multiple Assembly of Procurement Officials (MAPO) cooperative purchasing group in
particular may contact the awarded Service Provider with a desire to participate in
any resulting awards as a potential cooperative user. Other public agencies that are
members of the Colorado Multiple Assembly of Procurement Officials (MAPO)
cooperative purchasing group that have indicated a desire to participate in any
resulting awards as a potential cooperative user include:
Larimer County
Q. SITE AUDITS: The City may request, at their option, a Site Audit prior to making
Award. Also, the City reserves the right to conduct periodic Site Audits to the
awarded Service Provider.
R. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY AND FOLLOW-UP CORRECTIVE ACTION
MECHANISM: Service Providers shall include a sample of any Customer
Satisfaction Surveys they currently do for other existing customers and demonstrate
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to the City how their follow-up corrective action mechanism works for any issues
identified in the course of these Surveys.
S. The City reserves the right to award directly as a result of the written
proposals. The City may or may not opt to conduct oral interviews.
T. All awards and extensions are subject to annual appropriations of funds.
U. Rental, Lease, and Purchase/Replacement Costs provided on the enclosed Pricing
Schedule will cover all sizes, special tailoring, labor, transportation and any
associated cost that is required to provide the services identified in this RFP. No Fuel
Surcharges will be accepted. Any Environmental Charges, Makeup Charges, or
Wastewater Charges must be clearly stated on the submitted Pricing Schedule. The
City of Fort Collins will not be liable for any charge not provided in the Pricing
Schedule.
V. No Buy-Back Provisions will be considered.
W. The preference will be to award to one vendor; but the City reserves the right to
award to multiple vendors in the event this is deemed to be in the City’s best interest.
III. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS:
A. List of current customer references including name, title and phone number.
Minimum of three (3) with similar size and nature of the City of Fort Collins Uniform
Rental or Leasing requirements. References will be checked and any unsatisfactory
responses may be cause for disqualification at the sole discretion of the City of Fort
Collins.
B. Name of the single point of contact (and their backup) who will be handling the City
of Fort Collins Service Issues, including telephone, e-mail address, cell-phone and
emergency phone numbers. Name of the single point of contact (and their backup)
who will be handling the City of Fort Collins Billing Issues, including telephone, e-mail
address, cell-phone and emergency phone numbers.
C. Location of the Service Plant that will service the City of Fort Collins account. The
City may request a Site Audit prior to making Award.
D. Completion of Pricing Schedule with price per change for:
1. Service Provider launders (i.e., Rent)
2. We launder (i.e., Lease)
3. Outright Purchase/Replacement price.
4. Rental and Lease Costs provided on the enclosed Pricing Schedule will cover
all sizes, special tailoring, labor, transportation and any associated cost that is
required to provide the services identified in this RFP. No Fuel Surcharges will
be accepted. Any Environmental Charges or Wastewater Charges must be
clearly stated on the submitted Pricing Schedule. The City of Fort Collins will
not be liable for any charge not provided in the Pricing Schedule.
E. Vendor Statement (below) signed by an authorized person from your
company, in order to verify the capability of the company to provide the Uniform
Rental or Leasing services required by the City. Awarded Service Provider will be
required to submit a copy of a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage required
from an insurance company acceptable to the City. Awarded Service Provider shall
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be expected to sign the City of Fort Collins SERVICES AGREEMENT (see sample
enclosed) prior to commencement of services.
F. Service Providers shall include a sample of any Customer Satisfaction Surveys they
currently do for other existing customers, and demonstrate to the City how their
follow-up corrective action mechanism works for any issues identified in the course
of these Surveys.
G. Service Providers are to include samples of Utilization Reports that they are currently
providing for other customers, with their RFP submission. These reports (preferably
available on-line) are to include access to the following but are not limited to:
1. Activity by Employee
2. Activity by City Department
3. Cost by Employee
4. Cost by City Department
5. Location of Employee garments within the Service Provider’s system (including
delivery status for new or replacement items)
6. Mending stats
7. Replacement stats
H. Service Providers are to include samples of any garment identification system (for
example, bar coding) that they have in place in order to provide tracking of uniform
pieces for individual employees throughout their system.
I. Service Providers are required to furnish a sample of any of the uniform pieces that
are specifically requested by the City (via the Purchasing representative), at no cost
to the City. The City will retain the samples provided by the awarded Service
Provider in order to create an express warranty that the whole of the goods provided
shall conform to the sample submitted; samples provided by non-awarded vendors
shall be returned to them after contract has been signed.
J. Service Providers shall include a sample Implementation Schedule with their RFP
submission, in order for the City to determine the implantation timeline for each
Service Provider to get their program up and running should they be the selected
vendor.
K. Sustainability: Service Providers shall provide assurance that all uniform laundering
services provided for the City under this contract use non-toxic cleaning products
and processes; and that all uniform laundering services provided under this contract
are in compliance with required water discharge and pre-treatment permits.
1. Proposers shall provide Material Safety Data Sheets for all products used for
cleaning the types of garments and other products listed in this solicitation.
2. Proposers shall provide a description of the company’s efforts to use the least
toxic detergents and related laundry chemicals. If chemical products are bought
from an external supplier, describe that supplier’s efforts to formulate and
promote less-toxic or non-toxic products. Example efforts include: product
certification by an independent third-party certification program for institutional
cleaners or participating in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Design
for Environment Program.
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3. Proposers shall agree to pursue continuous improvement in using the least
toxic chemicals available for laundering the garments and other products listed
in this solicitation.
4. Proposers shall provide confirmation if it will uses hybrids and/or alternative
fuel vehicles for pick-up and delivery?
L. Service Providers are to include as part of their proposal any options for outright
purchase of additional uniform items such as denim jeans or Carhartt outerwear via a
web-based ordering system and also a retail outlet that proposers can offer under
the resulting contract for this solicitation. Include description of your ability to provide
custom logos as described above and provide pricing for such logos.
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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.
f. If contract is not completed and signed within 30 days, City reserves the right to cancel
and award to the next highest rated firm.
g. Vendor acknowledge receipt of addenda.
Firm Name:
Physical Address:
Remit to Address:
Phone:
Authorized Agent of Firm Name:
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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I. CLOTHING DESCRIPTIONS:
A. RENTAL/LEASE PROGRAM ITEMS:
1. Lined Jacket: Fully lined, zip front, lined collar, inset pockets, adjustable cuffs.
2. Quilted Vest: 65%poly/35% cotton twill five layer 4” vertical quilted shell, zip front,
side elastic inserts, roomy hand warmer pockets.
3. Oxford Cotton Dress Shirt (short or long-sleeved), wrinkle-resistant cotton shirt:
100% cotton preshrunk twill, button-down collar, breast pocket.
4. Security Shirt (short or long-sleeved): 65%polyester/35%cotton poplin soil release
finish, button front, convertible collar with stays, pleated chest pockets with flaps and
button closure, epaulets.
5. Work Shirt (short or long-sleeved): 65% polyester/35% cotton poplin, Soil release
finish, button front, convertible collar with stays, button through chest pockets, (Red
Kap or equivalent), Color: Light Blue
6. Work Shirt (short or long-sleeved): 100% cotton durapress wrinkle
resistant finish, preshrunk, button front, convertible collar with stays, pockets
7. Wrinkle-resistant cotton pants: 100% pre-shrunk cotton wrinkle
resistant finish, plain front, slack style front pockets, hip pockets (left with button
closure), ratcheting zipper with button closure.
8. Work Pants: 65% polyester/35% cotton twill, nice drape with front and back pockets
along with reinforced stress points that stand up to frequent washings, zip front with
button closure.
9. Work Shorts: 65% polyester/35% cotton twill double-pleated front, slack-style front
pockets, set-in hip pockets, zip front with button closure.
10. Coveralls: 65% polyester/35% cotton twill with action back, two-way zipper front, two
front pockets, two patch hip pockets, two chest pockets, rule pocket, side vent
openings, sized to be worn over clothes.
11. Coveralls, 100% cotton: 100% cotton twill, with action back, two-way zipper front, two
front pockets, two patch hip pockets, two chest pockets, rule pocket, side vent
openings, sized to be worn over clothes.
12. Jeans, 100% prewashed cotton denim with back pockets along with back yoke and
brass rivet reinforcements that stand up to frequent washings, zip front with button
closure.
13. Shop Towels Premium (for cleaning sensitive applications): 100% cotton, pre-
bleached available in white, 18x18” cut size
14. Shop Towels Standard: 100% cotton, 18x18” cut size
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15. Shop Towels Heavy (for heavy grease & soil applications): 100% cotton, 18x18” cut
size
16. Fender Covers: 50% polyester/50% cotton, 36x54” cut size
17. Glass Towels: 100% cotton, 16x28” cut size
18. Track Control Mats, nylon bonded to 100% Nitrile rubber, 3x4’
19. Track Control Mats, nylon bonded to 100% Nitrile rubber, 4x6’
20. Dust mop, 12”, collapsible
21. Wet mop barricade, large, green
22. Mop frame, 12”, collapsible
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II. PRICING SCHEDULE – RENTAL/LEASE PROGRAM ITEMS:
ITEM
# DESCRIPTION
BIDDER’S
PRODUCT #
RENTAL PRICE PER
CHANGE (Service
Provider launders)
LEASE PRICE PER
CHANGE (City
launders)
1 Lined Jacket
2 Quilted Vest
3 Oxford Cotton Dress Shirt (Long
or Short Sleeve)
4 Security Shirt (Long or Short
Sleeve)
5 Work Shirt, 65/35 (Long or Short
Sleeve)
6 Work Shirt, 100% Cotton (Long
or Short Sleeve)
7 Cotton Pants
8 Work Pants, 65/35
9 Work Shorts, 65/35
10 Coveralls, 65/35
11 Coveralls,100% Cotton
12 Jeans, 100% prewashed Cotton
Denim
13 Shop Towels, Premium white
14 Shop Towels, Standard
15 Shop Towels, Heavy
16 Fender Covers
17 Glass Towels
18 Track Control Mats, 3x4’
19 Track Control Mats, 4x6’
20 Dust mop, 12”, collapsible
21 Wet mop barricade, large, green
22 Mop frame, 12”, collapsible
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III. REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT
Proposers will be evaluated on the following criteria. These criteria will be the basis for review of
the written proposals and any optional interview session. 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?
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? Can
the target start and completion dates be met? 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
Does the firm meet all of the requirements stated under
Paragraph K for sustainability? Does the vendor utilize
hybrids and/or alternative fuel vehicles for pick-up and
delivery?
2.0
Cost and
Work Hours
Does the proposal included detailed cost break-down
for each cost element as applicable and are the line-
item costs competitive? Do the proposed cost and work
hours compare favorably with the Project Manager's
estimate? Are the work hours presented reasonable for
the effort required by each project task or phase?
2.0 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?
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IV. REFERENCE EVALUATION (TOP RANKED FIRM)
The Project Manager will check references using the following criteria. The evaluation rankings
will be labeled Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
QUALIFICATION STANDARD
Overall Performance Would you hire this Professional 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 Professional responsive to client needs; did the
Professional 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?
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V. SAMPLE SERVICES 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
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 "B",
consisting of ( ) page , 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 , 200 , and shall continue in
full force and effect until , 200 , unless sooner terminated as herein provided. In
addition, at the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for additional one year
periods not to exceed ( ) additional one year periods. Renewals and pricing
changes shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties. Written notice of renewal
shall be provided to the Service Provider and mailed no later than thirty (30) days prior to
contract end.
5. Appropriation. To the extent this Agreement or any provision in it constitutes a multiple
fiscal year debt or financial obligation of the City, it shall be subject to annual appropriation
by City Council as required in Article V, Section 8(b) of the City Charter, City Code Section
8-186, and Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution. The City shall have no
obligation to continue this Agreement in any fiscal year for which no such supporting
appropriation has been made.
6. Delay. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its obligations by
unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and without its fault or negligence, then
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the party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is prevented by such
cause. To the extent that the performance is actually prevented, the Service Provider must
provide written notice to the City of such condition within fifteen (15) days from the onset of
such condition.
7. Early Termination by City/Notice. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein, the
City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written notice of
termination to the Service Provider. Such notice shall be delivered at least fifteen (15) days
prior to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by
the parties. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed,
postage prepaid and sent to the following addresses:
Service Provider: City: Copy to:
Attn:
City of Fort Collins
Attn:
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
City of Fort Collins
Attn: Purchasing Dept.
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
In the event of early termination by the City, the Service Provider shall be paid for services
rendered to the date of termination, subject only to the satisfactory performance of the
Service Provider's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be the Service
Provider's sole right and remedy for such termination.
8. 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 , and incorporated herein by this reference.
9. 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.
10. 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.
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
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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 or benefits provided to
the City under this Agreement or cause of action arising out of 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
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
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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 representatives, 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 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. 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.
21. 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
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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.
22. Special Provisions. Special provisions or conditions relating to the services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit " " - Confidentiality, consisting of
one (1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
By:
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director
DATE:
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SERVICE PROVIDER'S NAME
By:
Printed:
Title:
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date:
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EXHIBIT
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.