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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
8200 PITKIN LOW STRESS BICYCLE CORRIDOR PROJECT AND BICYCLE FACILITY
CIVIL DESIGN SERVICES ON CALL
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide the City with
preliminary engineering design, final engineering design and design support during construction
for the Pitkin Low Stress Bicycle Corridor Project. The successful candidate will identify and
address all of the tasks, issues and deliverables in their proposal. Prospective teams must
possess the expertise and experience necessary to complete the project on time and within the
established budget, and be motivated to work with City staff, the Colorado Department of
Transportation, Colorado State University (CSU) and all other affected interests to accomplish
the goals and objectives associated with this project.
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 hard copy
proposals instead, five (5) copies, 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), December 8, 2015 and referenced as Proposal No.
8200. 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.
A pre-proposal meeting will be held at 2:00 PM on November 24, 2015 in the Community
Room located at 215 N Mason Street, Fort Collins.
Questions concerning the scope of the bid should be directed to Dan Woodward, Project
Manager, at (970) 4164203 or dwoodward@fcgov.com.
Questions regarding bid submittal or process should be directed to Elliot Dale, Buyer at
(970) 221-6777 or edale@fcgov.com.
All questions must be submitted in writing via email to Dan Woodward , with a copy to
Elliot Dale, no later than 5:00 PM our clock on December 1, 2015. Questions received after
this deadline will not be answered.
A copy of the RFP may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com.
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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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.
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.
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 Request for Proposal).
Sincerely,
Gerry S. Paul
Purchasing Director
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
8200 PITKIN LOW STRESS BICYCLE CORRIDOR PROJECT AND BICYCLE FACILITY
CIVIL DESIGN SERVICES ON CALL
The City of Fort Collins Engineering Department is requesting proposals from a consulting firm
or team to provide the City with preliminary engineering design, final engineering design and
design support during construction for the Pitkin Low Stress Bicycle Corridor Project. The
successful team will identify and address all of the tasks, issues and deliverables in their
proposal. Prospective teams must possess the expertise and experience necessary to
complete the project on time and within the established budget, and be motivated to work with
City staff, the Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State University (CSU) and all
other affected interests to accomplish the goals and objectives associated with this project.
This project contains Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funding as administered through
the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). All work associated with the project must
be in accordance with CDOT specifications and Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards
(LCUASS). A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of zero percent (0%) has
been established for the design phase of the project.
Tasks to complete the project include, but are not limited to, those outlined in the attached
preliminary Scope of Work.
Please limit the total length of your proposal to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pages total
(excluding covers and dividers).
INTRODUCTION
The City of Fort Collins is seeking professional consulting services to design the Pitkin Low
Stress Bicycle Corridor Project.
The City approved the current Bicycle Master Plan in December, 2014. A key goal in the plan is
to serve the Interested but Concerned bicycle rider. To better accommodate this population and
increase bicycling, Fort Collins is implementing a network of “Low Stress” bicycle facilities. The
Pitkin Street Corridor is a major east-west route across the City and was identified as a priority
to help implement a low stress travel network.
The Pitkin Low Stress Bicycle Corridor makes use of two existing City streets for approximately
four miles. The complete corridor is shown in Attachment 1. Beginning in the west at Overland
Park, the route runs along Clearview Avenue, an east-west two lane local road with low traffic
volumes. The route crosses Taft Hill Road and travels down Castle Rock Drive to Springfield
Drive, another low-volume local road. After crossing Shields Street, the route continues along
Pitkin Street through the Colorado State University (CSU) campus to College Avenue. From
College Avenue, the route continues east along Pitkin Street, crossing Lemay Avenue and
ending at the intersection of Riverside Avenue. CSU will be responsible for work through their
campus. Coordination with CSU will be required for a seamless transition between the two
projects. The goal is to have one connected corridor across the entire City.
A major component of the low stress corridor is the crossing of major arterial streets, namely
Taft Hill Road, Shields Street, College Avenue and Lemay Avenue. With the majority of the
route being on low-volume roads, it is the City’s intent to upgrade these crossings to meet the
requirements of a cohesive low stress bicycle route. This project focuses on improving these
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intersections for non-motorized users, especially where there is no existing signalization or
designated crossing location. Design concepts for each of these intersections are included in
Attachment 2. It is expected that the consultant will be reviewing the entire route as a system
and will look at improvements along the entire route. This may include striping and other design
improvements along the route outside of the major intersections.
An important element to the success of this corridor is clearly identifying this corridor as a major
bicycle facility, guiding people to and from the facility as well as along the facility. A corridor
“brand” will sign the corridor so that bicyclists and motorists are aware that this is a Low Stress
Bicycle Route. Wayfinding shall follow guidance from the Fort Collins Bicycle Wayfinding
System Plan (completed in November, 2015). The consultant shall look at wayfinding along the
entire route, using recommendations provided in the City’s Wayfinding System Plan as a
baseline. It is anticipated that the consultant will be required to confirm the Pitkin corridor
recommendations from the existing Wayfinding Plan, and develop a detailed wayfinding signage
plan for the entire route.
The selected consultant shall show that they are familiar with the City of Fort Collins’ Bicycle
Master Plan and their intentions to help implement it. This RFP shall be extendable to allow for
the award of additional projects similar in scope to the Pitkin Low Stress Bicycle Corridor Project
if the City deems their performance to be acceptable. Other projects may or may not include
federal funding and regulations. See Attachment 3 for a list of sample projects and brief
descriptions.
The selected consultant will be required to develop engineering plans and specifications in
accordance with industry and local standards, as well as the Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT). The consultant must provide examples of recent engineering plans that
they have developed for bidding and construction of similar work. Key elements that must be
examined include but are not limited to geometric design (both horizontal and vertical
alignments), drainage, right-of-way plans/needs, utility plans, signing and striping plans and
constructability. It is expected that the selected consultant deliver final engineering plans,
specifications and estimates for the Pitkin Low Stress Bicycle Corridor in a biddable format.
Funding for this project will be provided through the Building on Basics (BOB) Bicycle Plan
Implementation funds as well as a federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant.
Below is a table showing the breakdown of total available funds:
Summary of Project Funds
Federal Funds
TAP Grant Funds $593,000
Local Matching Funds
FC Moves – BOB Bicycle Plan Implementation $148,250
Total Budgeted Funds $741,250
The Total Budgeted Funds of $741,250 is for the design, engineering and construction of the
project. The consultant shall show how they plan to deliver the project on time and in budget.
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Since there are federal funds included with this project, federal requirements will need to be
followed through the design and construction of the project. The consultant must provide
references of any work on federally funded projects and a thorough understanding of federal
processes.
Required elements for the Pitkin Low Stress Bicycle Corridor Project:
• Improve safety and connectivity for bikes
• Design spot intersection improvements for major arterial crossings
• Develop and evaluate innovative solutions for each unique crossing
• Coordinate work with CSU’s Pitkin improvements
• Examine the entire corridor as a system and identify any potential improvements
• Define any potential right-of-way needs (none are anticipated at this time)
• Deliver final engineering plans, specifications and estimates for construction bidding
The Consultant team must work together in partnership with the City, CSU and CDOT to
coordinate and conduct joint reviews at critical milestones throughout the project. In addition,
the project team will offer an extensive public outreach and engagement process with the many
project area stakeholders to ensure the pedestrian and bicycle improvements meet the
immediate needs of the area, as well as, serve the long-range vision.
CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND PROJECT SCHEDULE
It is the City’s intent to hire a single Consultant Team capable of handling the following duties:
Bicycle Transportation Planning, Design Engineering, Public and Stakeholder Involvement, and
Design Support during Construction. Consultants should make sure to address their
capabilities, experience and expertise in all of these areas.
The City has developed conceptual exhibits showing each of the major arterial crossings (see
Attachment 2). It is expected that the consultant evaluate these exhibits and propose any
design improvements that align with the City’s Bicycle Master Plan and other accepted bicycle
standards. A list of current standards and design guidelines is given below in Final Engineering
Phase.
On time delivery is imperative for this project. Proposing teams must explain their approach and
innovative delivery strategy to ensure an efficient schedule. Consultants shall submit a detailed
project schedule outlining all phases of the project including critical milestone dates. The City
has listed anticipated dates for the Consultant Selection and Project Schedule as noted below.
Consultant Selection Process:
• RFP Available to the Public Week of November 9, 2015
• Pre-Proposal Meeting Week of November 23, 2015
• RFP Submittal Deadline Week of December 7, 2015
• Conduct Interviews Week of December 14, 2015
• Select and Notify Consultant Week of December 28, 2015
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Project Schedule:
o It is the City’s goal to advertise the project for construction in June of 2016 and begin
construction in July of 2016. Below is a tentative schedule meeting this goal. We are
interested in your proven ability to meet or exceed this schedule.
• Project Kick-Off & Conceptual Design Update January, 2016 – February, 2016
• Final Engineering (Combined FIR/FOR) February, 2016 – June, 2016
• Advertise for Construction June, 2016
• Begin Construction July, 2016
The Consultant shall supply a design schedule with the proposal. The schedule shall detail all
items required to meet the construction advertisement date and shall clearly indicate “critical
path work items”.
Due to the nature of the funding sources for this project, Consultant costs / fees will not be
considered when evaluating the proposals. The City will negotiate the costs / fees with the
successful Consultant after the evaluation process has been completed. The Contract will be
set up in a “Cost Plus Fixed Fee” format.
SCOPE OF WORK
The following services have been or will be completed by others and are not included in the
Scope of Work unless otherwise noted:
• Preliminary conceptual drawings for each major arterial crossing.
• The City will provide aerial maps and LIDAR information for the entire route.
• All required survey work will be performed by the City and provided to the consultant.
• Legal Descriptions and exhibits for any right-of-way (ROW) needs. It is anticipated that
there will not be any ROW needs.
• All interaction with public stakeholders including public meetings, Council meetings and
public outreach. It is anticipated that the consultant will provide exhibits and input as
needed for this, as outlined in Scope of Work – Public and Stakeholder Involvement.
This may include attending public meetings.
• Coordination with impacted businesses and residents regarding proposed
improvements.
The following is an outline of the preliminary scope of work. The Consultant shall expand each
of the tasks listed below. Additional tasks, if deemed necessary by the Consultant, shall be
added to the list to ensure a good product.
Project Kick-Off and Conceptual Design Update:
A. Project Initiation – The Consultant shall gather and review all available project related
data including the Bicycle Master Plan and preliminary conceptual designs. The
Consultant shall schedule and conduct a project kick-off meeting with all project
stakeholders and City departments to obtain input, establish the project schedule and
review other coordination requirements.
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B. Conceptual Design – The Consultant shall review and provide input on the preliminary
conceptual designs. It is anticipated that the Consultant will provide updated conceptual
drawings as necessary for each major arterial crossing. The City would like to see
potential options at each crossing and examples of other solutions that have been
implemented elsewhere with success.
Final Engineering Phase:
A. Preliminary Engineering – The Consultant shall complete all tasks necessary to deliver
preliminary engineering design plans, construction specifications, quantity takeoffs and
any potential property impacts. The City shall review preliminary engineering documents
in “real time” to expedite the design process and will not have a formal FIR Review. The
Consultant should anticipate regular meetings with the City and be willing to provide
current design documents throughout the project. Site visits as deemed necessary by
the City and the Consultant are expected through final design.
B. Surveying – The Consultant shall gather and process all supplied survey and LIDAR
data and identify any additional survey needs. Surveying will be performed by City
survey crews at the request of the Consultant.
C. Bicycle Transportation Design – The Consultant shall use current nationally accepted
design standards to implement effective and efficient bicycle transportation design. It is
expected that the Consultant provide their expertise in bicycle specific design solutions.
The Consultant shall analyze how the bicycle design integrates with vehicles and
pedestrians at the major arterial crossings and look at the system as a whole. The entire
transportation system should operate effectively for all of the traveling public as well as
be safe and accessible for all modes of transportation.
D. Traffic and Signalization – The Consultant shall provide thorough traffic analysis and
signalization plans for the arterial crossings. Coordination with the City Traffic
Department will be required throughout this process. Any potential traffic signal
improvements shall be defined.
E. Signing, Striping and Wayfinding – The Consultant shall evaluate signing and striping
along the entire route. Any potential changes and upgrades shall be identified and
prioritized. The Consultant shall follow guidance from the Fort Collins Bicycle
Wayfinding System Plan (completed in November, 2015) as noted above. The
Wayfinding Plan shall be used as a baseline and the Consultant will be expected to
update and modify the Pitkin Corridor Plan and develop a detailed wayfinding signage
plan for the entire route.
F. Final Drainage Design – The Consultant will be responsible for completing final drainage
design including but not limited to flowline analysis, final grading, storm water
management plans and impacts to any existing drainage structures. A drainage report
or memo shall be developed as required detailing any drainage design impacts.
G. Schedule – The Consultant shall provide a detailed schedule showing all critical path
items for on time delivery of the project. It is expected that the Consultant update this
schedule regularly and provide updates to the City as requested. The Consultant shall
manage the schedule effectively to ensure on time delivery of the project.
H. Project Management and Coordination – The Consultant shall be responsible for all
project management and coordination activities associated with the final design. This
includes monthly project reporting, scheduling, meetings, preparation of meeting minutes
and all routine project coordination. The Consultant shall coordinate the design of the
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Pitkin Corridor Project with the design of other public and private projects currently
underway along or adjacent to the Corridor.
I. Final Engineering Design and Specifications – The Consultant shall perform all tasks
necessary to deliver Final Engineering Design Plans, Construction Specifications
(including Standard Special Provisions and Project Specific Special Provisions), Quantity
Take-Offs, Bid Tabulations and Cost Estimates. The final plans will be a combined
FIR/FOR (Field Inspection Review/Final Office Review) formal review meeting that the
Consultant will attend and conduct. Meeting minutes will be developed and provided by
the consultant. The Consultant will incorporate any required comments and changes
from this review and prepare a “For Construction” plan set ready to be solicited for bids.
J. Environmental – The Consultant shall obtain any Environmental/Historical Clearances in
accordance with City and State requirements. This includes, but is not limited to,
preparing necessary resource management plans and obtaining necessary permits.
K. Engineering Support Services During Construction – The Consultant will provide
engineering support services during construction including routine meeting attendance,
shop drawing review and responding to request for information.
PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT
The City will develop and implement a Communication Plan which addresses public
involvement and stakeholder coordination. The process will include potentially affected
interests such as City Council, multiple City departments, City’s Transportation Board,
CSU, area property and business owners and bicycle / pedestrian advocacy groups.
Consultant tasks to support the City’s public and stakeholder involvement process
include:
• Graphics production / reproduction
• Attendance / participation at property owner meetings and project open house
events
• Preparation of presentation materials
• Attendance at public meetings
Deliverables
The following deliverables are expected, along with any other deliverables defined by the
City or the Consultant throughout the project to ensure a quality product:
• Final Engineering Project Schedule
Updated conceptual drawings as required
• Meeting Minutes for all required meetings
• Final Drainage Report
• Storm Water Management Plan
Plan sets/sheets for review as requested by the City
• Four (4) Half Size Final plan sets (Black and White, 11x17)
• One (1) .pdf file of the Final plan set
• One (1) electronic copy of the Final Project Specification Book
• Project Bid Tab and Opinion of Probable Cost
• FIR/FOR Meeting Minutes and comment responses
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SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
All respondents are required to include the following information in this order as a minimum.
1. Project Understanding: Provide a brief summary of your understanding of the project.
2. Approach: Describe your recommended approach to achieve each of the tasks
outlined in the Scope of Work described above. Responses are encouraged to think
beyond the outlined Scope of Work and provide innovative and cost effective ideas to
create a successful plan.
3. Team Profile: Provide relevant information regarding the team you propose to work on
this project including:
a. Overview of firm(s)
b. Example of recent and relevant projects with location and reference contacts
c. People (availability, commitment)
d. Proposed team organization (org chart) of key personnel with titles and specific
tasks
4. Schedule: Provide a detailed project schedule showing key milestones, deliverable
dates and public meetings.
5. Certification Regarding Lobbying: All proposals must include a signed copy of the
Certificate Regarding Lobbying found on page 13 of this RFP.
REFERENCES
All work shall be based upon the requirements and guidelines found in the following reports:
• Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS) April 1, 2007
o http://www.larimer.org/engineering/GMARdStds/UrbanSt.htm
• City of Fort Collins “Master Street Plan” December 18, 2011
o http://www.fcgov.com/transportationplanning/msp.php
• City of Fort Collins “Pedestrian Plan” (2011)
o http://www.fcgov.com/transportationplanning/pedplan.php
• City of Fort Collins “2014 Bicycle Master Plan” December 2014
o http://www.fcgov.com/transportationplanning/msp.php
• City of Fort Collins “Bicycle Wayfinding System Plan” November 2015 (final
documents pending staff review and will be made available to the selected
consultant team)
o http://www.fcgov.com/bicycling/wayfinding.php
• City of Fort Collins “Safe Routes to School Guidebook”
o http://www.fcgov.com/saferoutes/pdf/safe_routes_guide.pdf
• Colorado Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge
Construction 2011
• Colorado Department of Transportation Standard Plans, M&S Standards July, 2006
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CONTACT INFORMATION
City Contacts:
Dan Woodward
Capital Projects Engineer
970.416.4203
dwoodward@fcgov.com
Tessa Greegor
FC Bikes Program Manager – FC Moves
970.416.2471
tgreegor@fcgov.com
ATTACHMENTS
1. Project Corridor Map
2. Preliminary Design Concepts
3. Sample Project Design List and Descriptions
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REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT
Professional firms 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 firms may be conducted.
The rating scale shall be from 1 to 5, with 1 being a poor rating, 3 being an average rating, and
5 being an outstanding rating.
WEIGHTING
FACTOR QUALIFICATION STANDARD
2.0 Scope of Proposal
Does the proposal address all elements of the RFP?
Does the proposal show an understanding of the
project objectives, methodology to be used and
results/outcomes required by the project? Are there
any exceptions to the specifications, Scope of Work, or
agreement?
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 Motivation Is the firm interested and are they capable of doing the
work in the required time frame?
3.0 Firm Capability
Does the firm have the resources, financial strength,
capacity and support capabilities required to
successfully complete the project on-time and in-
budget? Has the firm successfully completed previous
projects of this type and scope?
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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
a) If a study, did it meet the Scope of Work?
b) If Professional 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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CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
(To be submitted with each bid, RFP, or offer exceeding $100,000)
The undersigned [Contractor] certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the
undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee
of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee
of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the
making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any
cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or
modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for making lobbying contacts to an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the
undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form--LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report
Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions [as amended by "Government wide Guidance
for New Restrictions on Lobbying," 61 Fed. Reg. 1413 (1/19/96). Note: Language in
paragraph (2) herein has been modified in accordance with Section 10 of the Lobbying
Disclosure Act of 1995 (P.L. 104-65, to be codified at 2 U.S.C. 1601, et seq.)]
(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts
under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and
disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for
making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31, U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended by the
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995). Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be
subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such
failure.
[Note: Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. § 1352(c)(1)-(2)(A), any person who makes a prohibited
expenditure or fails to file or amend a required certification or disclosure form shall be subject to
a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such expenditure
or failure.]
The Contractor, ________________ ___, certifies or affirms the truthfulness and
accuracy of each statement of its certification and disclosure, if any. In addition, the Contractor
understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. A 3801, et seq., apply to this
certification and disclosure, if any.
__________________________ Signature of Contractor's Authorized Official
__________________________ Name and Title of Contractor's Authorized Official
___________________________ Date
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SAMPLE AGREEMENT
PROFESSIONAL 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 "Professional".
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 Professional agrees to provide services in accordance with any
project Work Orders for , issued by the City. A blank sample of a work order is
attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of ( ) pages and is incorporated
herein by this reference. A general scope of services is attached hereto as Exhibit “B",
consisting of ( ) pages and is incorporated herein by this reference. The City
reserves the right to independently bid any project rather than issuing a Work Order to the
Professional for the same pursuant to this Agreement. Irrespective of references in Exhibit
A to certain named third parties, Professional shall be solely responsible for performance
of all duties hereunder.
2. The Work Schedule. The services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be
performed in accordance with the Work Schedule stated on each Work Order.
3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated as specified on each Work Order. Time is of
the essence. Any extensions of any time limit must be agreed upon in writing by the
parties hereto.
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 Professional and mailed no later than thirty (30) days prior to
contract end.
5. 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 Professional. 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 address:
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Professional: 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 any such early termination by the City, the Professional shall be paid for
services rendered prior to the date of termination subject only to the satisfactory
performance of the Professional's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall
be the Professional's sole right and remedy for such termination.
6. Design, Project Insurance and Insurance Responsibility. The Professional shall be
responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely completion and the
coordination of all services rendered by the Professional, including but not limited to
designs, plans, reports, specifications, and drawings and shall, without additional
compensation, promptly remedy and correct any errors, omissions, or other deficiencies.
The Professional shall indemnify, save and hold harmless the City its officers and
employees, in accordance with Colorado law, from all damages whatsoever claimed by
third parties against the City and for the City's costs and reasonable attorney’s fees arising
directly or indirectly out of the Professional's negligent performance of any of the services
furnished under this Agreement. The Professional shall maintain insurance in accordance
with Exhibit , consisting of one (1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
7. Compensation. In consideration of services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement,
the City agrees to pay Professional on a time and reimbursable direct cost basis
designated in Exhibit "B", consisting of ( ) page(s), attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference. At the election of the City, each Work Order may
contain a maximum fee, which shall be negotiated by the parties hereto for each such
Work Order. Monthly partial payments based upon the Professional's billings and itemized
statements are permissible. The amounts of all such partial payments shall be based
upon the Professional's City-verified progress in completing the services to be performed
pursuant to the Work Order and upon approval of the Professional's direct reimbursable
expenses. Final payment shall be made following acceptance of the work by the City.
Upon final payment, all designs, plans, reports, specifications, drawings, and other
services rendered by the Professional shall become the sole property of the City.
8. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of work, its project
representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary and
proper decisions with reference to the project. All requests for contract interpretations,
change orders, and other clarification or instruction shall be directed to the City
Representative.
9. Project Drawings. Upon conclusion of the project and before final payment, the
Professional shall provide the City with reproducible drawings of the project containing
accurate information on the project as constructed. Drawings shall be of archival,
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prepared on stable mylar base material using a non-fading process to provide for long
storage and high quality reproduction. "CD" disc of the as-built drawings shall also be
submitted to the owner in and AutoCAD version no older then the established city
standard.
10. Monthly Report. Commencing thirty (30) days after Notice to Proceed is given on any
Work Order and every thirty days thereafter, Professional is required to provide the City
Representative with a written report of the status of the work with respect to the Work
Order, Work Schedule and other material information. Failure to provide any required
monthly report may, at the option of the City, suspend the processing of any partial
payment request.
11. Independent Contractor. The services to be performed by Professional are those of an
independent contractor and not of an employee of the City of Fort Collins. The City shall
not be responsible for withholding any portion of Professional's compensation hereunder
for the payment of FICA, Workers' Compensation, other taxes or benefits or for any other
purpose.
12. Subcontractors. Professional 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 Professional.
13. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into this Agreement based on the
special abilities of the Professional and that this Agreement shall be considered as an
agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Professional shall neither assign any
responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under this Agreement without the prior
written consent of the City.
14. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval of drawings, designs, plans, specifications,
reports, and incidental work or materials furnished hereunder shall not in any way relieve
the Professional of responsibility for the quality or technical accuracy of the work. 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.
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
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according to the terms of this Agreement, such party may be declared in default.
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 representatives, successors and assigns of said parties.
18. 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.
19. Prohibition Against Employing Illegal Aliens. Pursuant to Section 8-17.5-101, C.R.S., et.
seq., Professional represents and agrees that:
a. As of the date of this Agreement:
1. Professional does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who will
perform work under this Agreement; and
2. Professional will participate in either the e-Verify program created in Public Law 208,
104th Congress, as amended, and expanded in Public Law 156, 108th Congress,
as amended, administered by the United States Department of Homeland Security
(the “e-Verify Program”) or the Department Program (the “Department Program”),
an employment verification program established pursuant to Section 8-17.5-
102(5)(c) C.R.S. in order to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired
employees to perform work under this Agreement.
b. Professional 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. Professional 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 Professional obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work under
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this Agreement knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, Professional shall:
1. Notify such subcontractor and the City within three days that Professional 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 Professional 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. Professional 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 Professional 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, Professional shall be liable for actual and
consequential damages to the City arising out of Professional’s violation of Subsection
8-17.5-102, C.R.S.
g. The City will notify the Office of the Secretary of State if Professional violates this
provision of this Agreement and the City terminates the Agreement for such breach.
20. 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) pages, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
By:
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director
DATE:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Assistant City Attorney
PROFESSIONAL'S NAME
By:
Printed:
Title:
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date:
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EXHIBIT A
WORK ORDER FORM
PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AND
DATED:
Work Order Number:
Purchase Order Number:
Project Title:
Commencement Date:
Completion Date:
Maximum Fee: (time and reimbursable direct costs):
Project Description:
Scope of Services:
Professional agrees to perform the services
identified above and on the attached forms in
accordance with the terms and conditions
contained herein and in the Professional
Services Agreement between the parties. In
the event of a conflict between or ambiguity in
the terms of the Professional Services
Agreement and this Work Order (including the
attached forms) the Professional Services
Agreement shall control.
The attached forms consisting of ___ (_)
pages are hereby accepted and incorporated
herein, by this reference, and Notice to
Proceed is hereby given.
PROFESSIONAL
By:_______________________________
Date:_____________________________
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
By:_________________________________
Project Manager
Date: ______________________________
By: _______________________________
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director (over $60,000.00)
Date: ____________________________
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EXHIBIT
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Professional 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 Professional 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 Professional, 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 Professional under this Agreement. The
City, its officers, agents and employees shall be named as additional insureds on the
Professional '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 Professional shall maintain
during the life of this Agreement for all of the Professional'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 Professional 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 Professional 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.
C. Errors & Omissions. The Professional shall maintain errors and omissions
insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.
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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 Professional 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 Professional has agreed to perform, the Professional 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 Professional
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 Professional shall not disclose any such information to any person not having a
legitimate need-to-know for purposes authorized by the City. Further, the Professional 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 Professional 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 Professional 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 Professional ceases to perform services for the City, or the City so requests
for any reason, the Professional 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 Professional understands and agrees that the City’s remedies at law for a breach of the
Professional’s obligations under this Confidentiality Agreement may be inadequate and that the
City shall, in the event of any such breach, be entitled to seek equitable relief (including without
limitation preliminary and permanent injunctive relief and specific performance) in addition to all
other remedies provided hereunder or available at law.
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EXHIBIT
FEDERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. NO GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION TO THIRD PARTIES
APPLICABILITY TO CONTRACTS
Applicable to all contracts.
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Not required by statute or regulation for either primary contractors or subcontractors, this
concept should flow down to all levels to clarify, to all parties to the contract, that the
Federal Government does not have contractual liability to third parties, absent specific
written consent.
Model Clause/Language
While no specific language is required, FTA has developed the following language.
No Obligation by the Federal Government.
(1) The Purchaser and Contractor acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding any
concurrence by the Federal Government in or approval of the solicitation or award of
the underlying contract, absent the express written consent by the Federal
Government, the Federal Government is not a party to this contract and shall not be
subject to any obligations or liabilities to the Purchaser, Contractor, or any other party
(whether or not a party to that contract) pertaining to any matter resulting from the
underlying contract.
2. PROGRAM FRAUD AND FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS AND RELATED
ACTS
(31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq. 49 CFR Part 31 18 U.S.C. 1001 49 U.S.C. 5307)
Applicability to Contracts
These requirements are applicable to all contracts.
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These requirements flow down to contractors and subcontractors who make, present, or
submit covered claims and statements.
Model Clause/Language
These requirements have no specified language, so FTA proffers the following language.
Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements or Related Acts.
(1) The Contractor acknowledges that the provisions of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies
Act of 1986, as amended, 31 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq. and U.S. DOT regulations,
"Program Fraud Civil Remedies," 49 C.F.R. Part 31, apply to its actions pertaining to
this Project. Upon execution of the underlying contract, the Contractor certifies or
affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of any statement it has made, it makes, it may
make, or causes to be made, pertaining to the underlying contract or the FTA assisted
project for which this contract work is being performed. In addition to other penalties
that may be applicable, the Contractor further acknowledges that if it makes, or causes
to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or
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certification, the Federal Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of the
Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 on the Contractor to the extent the Federal
Government deems appropriate.
(2) The Contractor also acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false,
fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification to the Federal
Government under a contract connected with a project that is financed in whole or in part
with Federal assistance originally awarded by FTA under the authority of 49 U.S.C. §
5307, the Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of 18 U.S.C. § 1001
and 49 U.S.C. § 5307(n)(1) on the Contractor, to the extent the Federal Government
deems appropriate.
(3) The Contractor agrees to include the above two clauses in each subcontract financed in
whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that the
clauses shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to
the provisions.
3. ACCESS TO RECORDS AND REPORTS
(49 U.S.C. 5325, 18 CFR 18.36 (i), 49 CFR 633.17)
Applicability to Contracts
Reference Chart "Requirements for Access to Records and Reports by Type of Contracts"
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FTA does not require the inclusion of these requirements in subcontracts.
Model Clause/Language
The specified language is not mandated by the statutes or regulations referenced, but the
language provided paraphrases the statutory or regulatory language.
Access to Records - The following access to records requirements apply to this Contract:
1. Where the Purchaser is not a State but a local government and is the FTA Recipient or
a subgrantee of the FTA Recipient in accordance with 49 C.F.R. 18.36(i), the
Contractor agrees to provide the Purchaser, the FTA Administrator, the Comptroller
General of the United States or any of their authorized representatives access to any
books, documents, papers and records of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to
this contract for the purposes of making audits, examinations, excerpts and
transcriptions. Contractor also agrees, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. 633.17 to provide the
FTA Administrator or his authorized representatives including any PMO Contractor
access to Contractor's records and construction sites pertaining to a major capital
project, defined at 49 U.S.C. 5302(a)1, which is receiving federal financial assistance
through the programs described at 49 U.S.C. 5307, 5309 or 5311.
2. Where the Purchaser is a State and is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of the FTA
Recipient in accordance with 49 C.F.R. 633.17, Contractor agrees to provide the
Purchaser, the FTA Administrator or his authorized representatives, including any
PMO Contractor, access to the Contractor's records and construction sites pertaining
to a major capital project, defined at 49 U.S.C. 5302(a)1, which is receiving federal
financial assistance through the programs described at 49 U.S.C. 5307, 5309 or 5311.
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By definition, a major capital project excludes contracts of less than the simplified
acquisition threshold currently set at $100,000.
3. Where the Purchaser enters into a negotiated contract for other than a small purchase
or under the simplified acquisition threshold and is an institution of higher education, a
hospital or other non-profit organization and is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of
the FTA Recipient in accordance with 49 C.F.R. 19.48, Contractor agrees to provide
the Purchaser, FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General of the United States or any
of their duly authorized representatives with access to any books, documents, papers
and record of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to this contract for the
purposes of making audits, examinations, excerpts and transcriptions.
4. Where any Purchaser which is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of the FTA Recipient
in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 5325(a) enters into a contract for a capital project or
improvement (defined at 49 U.S.C. 5302(a)1) through other than competitive bidding,
the Contractor shall make available records related to the contract to the Purchaser,
the Secretary of Transportation and the Comptroller General or any authorized officer
or employee of any of them for the purposes of conducting an audit and inspection.
5. The Contractor agrees to permit any of the foregoing parties to reproduce by any
means whatsoever or to copy excerpts and transcriptions as reasonably needed.
6. The Contractor agrees to maintain all books, records, accounts and reports required
under this contract for a period of not less than three years after the date of termination
or expiration of this contract, except in the event of litigation or settlement of claims
arising from the performance of this contract, in which case Contractor agrees to
maintain same until the Purchaser, the FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General, or
any of their duly authorized representatives, have disposed of all such litigation,
appeals, claims or exceptions related thereto. Reference 49 CFR 18.39(i)(11).
7. FTA does not require the inclusion of these requirements in subcontracts.
Requirements for Access to Records and Reports by Types of Contract
Contract
Characteristics
Operational
Service
Contract
Turnkey Construction Architectural
Engineering
Acquisition
of Rolling
Stock
Professional
Services
I State Grantees
a. Contracts below
SAT ($100,000)
b. Contracts above
$100,000/Capital
Projects
None
None
unless1 non-
competitive
award
Those imposed
on state pass
thru to
Contractor
None
Yes, if non-
competitive
award or if
funded thru2
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1 49 USC 5325 (a)
2 49 CFR 633.17
3 18 CFR 18.36 (i)
4. FEDERAL CHANGES
(49 CFR Part 18)
Applicability to Contracts
The Federal Changes requirement applies to all contracts.
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The Federal Changes requirement flows down appropriately to each applicable changed
requirement.
Model Clause/Language
No specific language is mandated. The following language has been developed by FTA.
Federal Changes - Contractor shall at all times comply with all applicable FTA
regulations, policies, procedures and directives, including without limitation those listed
directly or by reference in the Master Agreement between Purchaser and FTA, as they
may be amended or promulgated from time to time during the term of this contract.
Contractor's failure to so comply shall constitute a material breach of this contract.
5. CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS
(29 U.S.C. § 623, 42 U.S.C. § 2000 42 U.S.C. § 6102, 42 U.S.C. § 12112 42 U.S.C. §
12132, 49 U.S.C. § 5332 29 CFR Part 1630, 41 CFR Parts 60 et seq.)
Applicability to Contracts
The Civil Rights Requirements apply to all contracts.
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The Civil Rights requirements flow down to all third party contractors and their contracts at
every tier.
Model Clause/Language
The following clause was predicated on language contained at 49 CFR Part 19, Appendix
A, but FTA has shortened the lengthy text.
Civil Rights - The following requirements apply to the underlying contract:
(1) Nondiscrimination - In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42
U.S.C. § 2000d, section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42
U.S.C. § 6102, section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §
12132, and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees that it will
not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,
color, creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, the Contractor agrees
to comply with applicable Federal implementing regulations and other implementing
requirements FTA may issue.
(2) Equal Employment Opportunity - The following equal employment opportunity
requirements apply to the underlying contract:
(a) Race, Color, Creed, National Origin, Sex - In accordance with Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, and Federal transit laws at 49 U.S.C.
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§ 5332, the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable equal employment
opportunity requirements of U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) regulations,
"Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity,
Department of Labor," 41 C.F.R. Parts 60 et seq., (which implement Executive
Order No. 11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity," as amended by Executive
Order No. 11375, "Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal
Employment Opportunity," 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note), and with any applicable
Federal statutes, executive orders, regulations, and Federal policies that may in
the future affect construction activities undertaken in the course of the Project. The
Contractor agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are
employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to
their race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or age. Such action shall include, but
not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer,
recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other
forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. In
addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA
may issue.
(b) Age - In accordance with section 4 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of
1967, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § § 623 and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332,
the Contractor agrees to refrain from discrimination against present and
prospective employees for reason of age. In addition, the Contractor agrees to
comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.
(c) Disabilities - In accordance with section 102 of the Americans with Disabilities Act,
as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12112, the Contractor agrees that it will comply with the
requirements of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, "Regulations to
Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities
Act," 29 C.F.R. Part 1630, pertaining to employment of persons with disabilities. In
addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA
may issue.
(3) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract financed
in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA, modified only if necessary
to identify the affected parties.
6. INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) TERMS
(FTA Circular 4220.1E)
Applicability to Contracts
The incorporation of FTA terms applies to all contracts.
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The incorporation of FTA terms has unlimited flow down.
Model Clause/Language
FTA has developed the following incorporation of terms language:
Incorporation of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms - The preceding
provisions include, in part, certain Standard Terms and Conditions required by DOT,
whether or not expressly set forth in the preceding contract provisions. All contractual
provisions required by DOT, as set forth in FTA Circular 4220.1E, are hereby incorporated
by reference. Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, all FTA mandated terms
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shall be deemed to control in the event of a conflict with other provisions contained in this
Agreement. The Contractor shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to
comply with any (name of grantee) requests which would cause (name of grantee) to be in
violation of the FTA terms and conditions.
7. ENERGY CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS
(42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq. 49 CFR Part 18)
Applicability to Contracts
The Energy Conservation requirements are applicable to all contracts.
Flow Down
The Energy Conservation requirements extend to all third party contractors and their
contracts at every tier and subrecipients and their subagreements at every tier.
Model Clause/Language
No specific clause is recommended in the regulations because the Energy Conservation
requirements are so dependent on the state energy conservation plan. The following
language has been developed by FTA:
Energy Conservation - The contractor agrees to comply with mandatory standards and
policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the state energy conservation
plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
8. TERMINATION
(49 U.S.C. Part 18 FTA Circular 4220.1E)
Applicability to Contracts
All contracts (with the exception of contracts with nonprofit organizations and institutions of
higher education,) in excess of $10,000 shall contain suitable provisions for termination by
the grantee including the manner by which it will be effected and the basis for settlement.
(For contracts with nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education the
threshold is $100,000.) In addition, such contracts shall describe conditions under which
the contract may be terminated for default as well as conditions where the contract may be
terminated because of circumstances beyond the control of the contractor.
Flow Down
The termination requirements flow down to all contracts in excess of $10,000, with the
exception of contracts with nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning.
Model Clause/Language
FTA does not prescribe the form or content of such clauses. The following are
suggestions of clauses to be used in different types of contracts:
a. Termination for Convenience (General Provision) The (Recipient) may terminate
this contract, in whole or in part, at any time by written notice to the Contractor when it
is in the Government's best interest. The Contractor shall be paid its costs, including
contract close-out costs, and profit on work performed up to the time of termination.
The Contractor shall promptly submit its termination claim to (Recipient) to be paid the
Contractor. If the Contractor has any property in its possession belonging to the
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(Recipient), the Contractor will account for the same, and dispose of it in the manner
the (Recipient) directs.
b. Termination for Default [Breach or Cause] (General Provision) If the Contractor
does not deliver supplies in accordance with the contract delivery schedule, or, if the
contract is for services, the Contractor fails to perform in the manner called for in the
contract, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of the contract,
the (Recipient) may terminate this contract for default. Termination shall be effected
by serving a notice of termination on the contractor setting forth the manner in which
the Contractor is in default. The contractor will only be paid the contract price for
supplies delivered and accepted, or services performed in accordance with the manner
of performance set forth in the contract.
If it is later determined by the (Recipient) that the Contractor had an excusable reason
for not performing, such as a strike, fire, or flood, events which are not the fault of or
are beyond the control of the Contractor, the (Recipient), after setting up a new
delivery of performance schedule, may allow the Contractor to continue work, or treat
the termination as a termination for convenience.
c. Opportunity to Cure (General Provision) The (Recipient) in its sole discretion may, in
the case of a termination for breach or default, allow the Contractor [an appropriately
short period of time] in which to cure the defect. In such case, the notice of termination
will state the time period in which cure is permitted and other appropriate conditions
If Contractor fails to remedy to (Recipient)'s satisfaction the breach or default of any of
the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Contract within [ten (10) days] after receipt
by Contractor of written notice from (Recipient) setting forth the nature of said breach
or default, (Recipient) shall have the right to terminate the Contract without any further
obligation to Contractor. Any such termination for default shall not in any way operate
to preclude (Recipient) from also pursuing all available remedies against Contractor
and its sureties for said breach or default.
d. Waiver of Remedies for any Breach In the event that (Recipient) elects to waive its
remedies for any breach by Contractor of any covenant, term or condition of this
Contract, such waiver by (Recipient) shall not limit (Recipient)'s remedies for any
succeeding breach of that or of any other term, covenant, or condition of this Contract.
e. Termination for Convenience (Professional or Transit Service Contracts) The
(Recipient), by written notice, may terminate this contract, in whole or in part, when it is
in the Government's interest. If this contract is terminated, the Recipient shall be liable
only for payment under the payment provisions of this contract for services rendered
before the effective date of termination.
f. Termination for Default (Supplies and Service) If the Contractor fails to deliver
supplies or to perform the services within the time specified in this contract or any
extension or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract,
the (Recipient) may terminate this contract for default. The (Recipient) shall terminate
by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the nature of the
default. The Contractor will only be paid the contract price for supplies delivered and
accepted, or services performed in accordance with the manner or performance set
forth in this contract.
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If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the
Contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the
same as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of the Recipient.
g. Termination for Default (Transportation Services) If the Contractor fails to pick up
the commodities or to perform the services, including delivery services, within the time
specified in this contract or any extension or if the Contractor fails to comply with any
other provisions of this contract, the (Recipient) may terminate this contract for default.
The (Recipient) shall terminate by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of Termination
specifying the nature of default. The Contractor will only be paid the contract price for
services performed in accordance with the manner of performance set forth in this
contract.
If this contract is terminated while the Contractor has possession of Recipient goods,
the Contractor shall, upon direction of the (Recipient), protect and preserve the goods
until surrendered to the Recipient or its agent. The Contractor and (Recipient) shall
agree on payment for the preservation and protection of goods. Failure to agree on an
amount will be resolved under the Dispute clause.
If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the
Contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the
same as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of the (Recipient).
h. Termination for Default (Construction) If the Contractor refuses or fails to prosecute
the work or any separable part, with the diligence that will insure its completion within
the time specified in this contract or any extension or fails to complete the work within
this time, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract,
the (Recipient) may terminate this contract for default. The (Recipient) shall terminate
by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the nature of the
default. In this event, the Recipient may take over the work and compete it by contract
or otherwise, and may take possession of and use any materials, appliances, and
plant on the work site necessary for completing the work. The Contractor and its
sureties shall be liable for any damage to the Recipient resulting from the Contractor's
refusal or failure to complete the work within specified time, whether or not the
Contractor's right to proceed with the work is terminated. This liability includes any
increased costs incurred by the Recipient in completing the work.
The Contractor's right to proceed shall not be terminated nor the Contractor charged
with damages under this clause if-
1. the delay in completing the work arises from unforeseeable causes beyond the
control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor. Examples of such
causes include: acts of God, acts of the Recipient, acts of another Contractor in the
performance of a contract with the Recipient, epidemics, quarantine restrictions,
strikes, freight embargoes; and
2. the contractor, within [10] days from the beginning of any delay, notifies the
(Recipient) in writing of the causes of delay. If in the judgment of the (Recipient),
the delay is excusable, the time for completing the work shall be extended. The
judgment of the (Recipient) shall be final and conclusive on the parties, but subject
to appeal under the Disputes clauses.
If, after termination of the Contractor's right to proceed, it is determined that the
Contractor was not in default, or that the delay was excusable, the rights and
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obligations of the parties will be the same as if the termination had been issued for the
convenience of the Recipient.
i. Termination for Convenience or Default (Architect and Engineering) The
(Recipient) may terminate this contract in whole or in part, for the Recipient's
convenience or because of the failure of the Contractor to fulfill the contract
obligations. The (Recipient) shall terminate by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of
Termination specifying the nature, extent, and effective date of the termination. Upon
receipt of the notice, the Contractor shall (1) immediately discontinue all services
affected (unless the notice directs otherwise), and (2) deliver to the Contracting Officer
all data, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries, and other information
and materials accumulated in performing this contract, whether completed or in
process.
If the termination is for the convenience of the Recipient, the Contracting Officer shall
make an equitable adjustment in the contract price but shall allow no anticipated profit
on unperformed services.
If the termination is for failure of the Contractor to fulfill the contract obligations, the
Recipient may complete the work by contact or otherwise and the Contractor shall be
liable for any additional cost incurred by the Recipient.
If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the
Contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the
same as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of the Recipient.
j. Termination for Convenience of Default (Cost-Type Contracts) The (Recipient) may
terminate this contract, or any portion of it, by serving a notice or termination on the
Contractor. The notice shall state whether the termination is for convenience of the
(Recipient) or for the default of the Contractor. If the termination is for default, the
notice shall state the manner in which the contractor has failed to perform the
requirements of the contract. The Contractor shall account for any property in its
possession paid for from funds received from the (Recipient), or property supplied to
the Contractor by the (Recipient). If the termination is for default, the (Recipient) may
fix the fee, if the contract provides for a fee, to be paid the contractor in proportion to
the value, if any, of work performed up to the time of termination. The Contractor shall
promptly submit its termination claim to the (Recipient) and the parties shall negotiate
the termination settlement to be paid the Contractor.
If the termination is for the convenience of the (Recipient), the Contractor shall be paid
its contract close-out costs, and a fee, if the contract provided for payment of a fee, in
proportion to the work performed up to the time of termination.
If, after serving a notice of termination for default, the (Recipient) determines that the
Contractor has an excusable reason for not performing, such as strike, fire, flood,
events which are not the fault of and are beyond the control of the contractor, the
(Recipient), after setting up a new work schedule, may allow the Contractor to continue
work, or treat the termination as a termination for convenience.
9. GOVERNMENT-WIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT)
Background and Applicability
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In conjunction with the Office of Management and Budget and other affected Federal
agencies, DOT published an update to 49 CFR Part 29 on November 26, 2003. This
government-wide regulation implements Executive Order 12549, Debarment and
Suspension, Executive Order 12689, Debarment and Suspension, and 31 U.S.C. 6101
note (Section 2455, Public Law 103-355, 108 Stat. 3327).
The provisions of Part 29 apply to all grantee contracts and subcontracts at any level
expected to equal or exceed $25,000 as well as any contract or subcontract (at any level)
for Federally required auditing services. 49 CFR 29.220(b). This represents a change
from prior practice in that the dollar threshold for application of these rules has been
lowered from $100,000 to $25,000. These are contracts and subcontracts referred to in
the regulation as “covered transactions.”
Grantees, contractors, and subcontractors (at any level) that enter into covered
transactions are required to verify that the entity (as well as its principals and affiliates)
they propose to contract or subcontract with is not excluded or disqualified. They do this
by (a) Checking the Excluded Parties List System, (b) Collecting a certification from that
person, or (c) Adding a clause or condition to the contract or subcontract. This represents
a change from prior practice in that certification is still acceptable but is no longer required.
49 CFR 29.300.
Grantees, contractors, and subcontractors who enter into covered transactions also must
require the entities they contract with to comply with 49 CFR 29, subpart C and include
this requirement in their own subsequent covered transactions (i.e., the requirement flows
down to subcontracts at all levels).
Clause Language
The following clause language is suggested, not mandatory. It incorporates the optional
method of verifying that contractors are not excluded or disqualified by certification.
Suspension and Debarment
This contract is a covered transaction for purposes of 49 CFR Part 29. As such, the
contractor is required to verify that none of the contractor, its principals, as defined at 49
CFR 29.995, or affiliates, as defined at 49 CFR 29.905, are excluded or disqualified as
defined at 49 CFR 29.940 and 29.945.
The contractor is required to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C and must include the
requirement to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C in any lower tier covered transaction it
enters into.
By signing and submitting its bid or proposal, the bidder or proposer certifies as follows:
The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact relied upon by the City of
Fort Collins. If it is later determined that the bidder or proposer knowingly rendered an
erroneous certification, in addition to remedies available to the City of Fort Collins, the
Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to
suspension and/or debarment. The bidder or proposer agrees to comply with the
requirements of 49 CFR 29, Subpart C while this offer is valid and throughout the period of
any contract that may arise from this offer. The bidder or proposer further agrees to
include a provision requiring such compliance in its lower tier covered transactions.
10. BREACHES AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
(49 CFR Part 18FTA Circular 4220.1E)
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Applicability to Contracts
All contracts in excess of $100,000 shall contain provisions or conditions which will allow
for administrative, contractual, or legal remedies in instances where contractors violate or
breach contract terms, and provide for such sanctions and penalties as may be
appropriate. This may include provisions for bonding, penalties for late or inadequate
performance, retained earnings, liquidated damages or other appropriate measures.
Flow Down
The Breaches and Dispute Resolutions requirements flow down to all tiers.
Model Clauses/Language
FTA does not prescribe the form or content of such provisions. What provisions are
developed will depend on the circumstances and the type of contract. Recipients should
consult legal counsel in developing appropriate clauses. The following clauses are
examples of provisions from various FTA third party contracts.
Disputes - Disputes arising in the performance of this Contract which are not resolved by
agreement of the parties shall be decided in writing by the authorized representative of
(Recipient)'s [title of employee]. This decision shall be final and conclusive unless within
[ten (10)] days from the date of receipt of its copy, the Contractor mails or otherwise
furnishes a written appeal to the [title of employee]. In connection with any such appeal,
the Contractor shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in
support of its position. The decision of the [title of employee] shall be binding upon the
Contractor and the Contractor shall abide be the decision.
Performance During Dispute - Unless otherwise directed by (Recipient), Contractor shall
continue performance under this Contract while matters in dispute are being resolved.
Claims for Damages - Should either party to the Contract suffer injury or damage to
person or property because of any act or omission of the party or of any of his employees,
agents or others for whose acts he is legally liable, a claim for damages therefor shall be
made in writing to such other party within a reasonable time after the first observance of
such injury of damage.
Remedies - Unless this contract provides otherwise, all claims, counterclaims, disputes
and other matters in question between the (Recipient) and the Contractor arising out of or
relating to this agreement or its breach will be decided by arbitration if the parties mutually
agree, or in a court of competent jurisdiction within the State in which the (Recipient) is
located.
Rights and Remedies - The duties and obligations imposed by the Contract Documents
and the rights and remedies available thereunder shall be in addition to and not a limitation
of any duties, obligations, rights and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law. No
action or failure to act by the (Recipient), (Architect) or Contractor shall constitute a waiver
of any right or duty afforded any of them under the Contract, nor shall any such action or
failure to act constitute an approval of or acquiescence in any breach thereunder, except
as may be specifically agreed in writing.
11. LOBBYING
(31 U.S.C. 1352 49 CFR Part 19 49 CFR Part 20)
Applicability to Contracts
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The Lobbying requirements apply to Construction/Architectural and
Engineering/Acquisition of Rolling Stock/Professional Service Contract/Operational
Service Contract/Turnkey contracts.
Flow Down
The Lobbying requirements mandate the maximum flow down, pursuant to Byrd Anti-
Lobbying Amendment, 31 U.S.C. § 1352(b)(5) and 49 C.F.R. Part 19, Appendix A, Section
7.
Mandatory Clause/Language
Clause and specific language therein are mandated by 49 CFR Part 19, Appendix A.
Modifications have been made to the Clause pursuant to Section 10 of the Lobbying
Disclosure Act of 1995, P.L. 104-65 [to be codified at 2 U.S.C. § 1601, et seq.]
- Lobbying Certification and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities for third party contractors
are mandated by 31 U.S.C. 1352(b)(5), as amended by Section 10 of the Lobbying
Disclosure Act of 1995, and DOT implementing regulation, "New Restrictions on
Lobbying," at 49 CFR § 20.110(d)
- Language in Lobbying Certification is mandated by 49 CFR Part 19, Appendix A,
Section 7, which provides that contractors file the certification required by 49 CFR Part
20, Appendix A.
Modifications have been made to the Lobbying Certification pursuant to Section 10 of the
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.
- Use of "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," Standard Form-LLL set forth in Appendix B
of 49 CFR Part 20, as amended by "Government wide Guidance For New Restrictions
on Lobbying," 61 Fed. Reg. 1413 (1/19/96) is mandated by 49 CFR Part 20, Appendix
A.
Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, 31 U.S.C. 1352, as amended by the Lobbying
Disclosure Act of 1995, P.L. 104-65 [to be codified at 2 U.S.C. § 1601, et seq.] -
Contractors who apply or bid for an award of $100,000 or more shall file the certification
required by 49 CFR part 20, "New Restrictions on Lobbying." Each tier certifies to the tier
above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or
organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any other
award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Each tier shall also disclose the name of any registrant
under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 who has made lobbying contacts on its behalf
with non-Federal funds with respect to that Federal contract, grant or award covered by 31
U.S.C. 1352. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the recipient.
APPENDIX A, 49 CFR PART 20--CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
12. CLEAN AIR
(42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq, 40 CFR 15.61, 49 CFR Part 18)
Applicability to Contracts
The Clean Air requirements apply to all contracts exceeding $100,000, including indefinite
quantities where the amount is expected to exceed $100,000 in any year.
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Flow Down
The Clean Air requirements flow down to all subcontracts which exceed $100,000.
Model Clauses/Language
No specific language is required. FTA has proposed the following language.
Clean Air - (1) The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or
regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 7401 et seq.
The Contractor agrees to report each violation to the Purchaser and understands and
agrees that the Purchaser will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure
notification to FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.
(2) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract
exceeding $100,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by
FTA.
13. CLEAN WATER REQUIREMENTS
(33 U.S.C. 1251)
Applicability to Contracts
The Clean Water requirements apply to each contract and subcontract which exceeds
$100,000.
Flow Down
The Clean Water requirements flow down to FTA recipients and subrecipients at every
tier.
Model Clause/Language
While no mandatory clause is contained in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended, the following language developed by FTA contains all the mandatory
requirements:
Clean Water - (1) The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or
regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33
U.S.C. 1251 et seq. The Contractor agrees to report each violation to the Purchaser and
understands and agrees that the Purchaser will, in turn, report each violation as required
to assure notification to FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.
(2) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract
exceeding $100,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by
FTA.
14. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE)
(49 CFR Part 26)
Background and Applicability
The newest version on the Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE) program became effective July 16, 2003. The rule provides guidance to
grantees on the use of overall and contract goals, requirement to include DBE provisions
in subcontracts, evaluating DBE participation where specific contract goals have been set,
reporting requirements, and replacement of DBE subcontractors. Additionally, the DBE
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program dictates payment terms and conditions (including limitations on retainage)
applicable to all subcontractors regardless of whether they are DBE firms or not.
The DBE program applies to all DOT-assisted contracting activities. A formal clause such
as that below must be included in all contracts above the micro-purchase level. The
requirements of clause subsection b flow down to subcontracts.
A substantial change to the payment provisions in this newest version of Part 26 concerns
retainage (see section 26.29). Grantee choices concerning retainage should be reflected
in the language choices in clause subsection d.
Clause Language
The following clause language is suggested, not mandatory. It incorporates the payment
terms and conditions applicable to all subcontractors based in Part 26 as well as those
related only to DBE subcontractors. The suggested language allows for the options
available to grantees concerning retainage, specific contract goals, and evaluation of DBE
subcontracting participation when specific contract goals have been established.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
a. This contract is subject to the requirements of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 26, Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of
Transportation Financial Assistance Programs. The national goal for participation of
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) is 10%. The agency’s overall goal for
DBE participation is 5 %. A contract goal of 5 % DBE participation has been
established for this procurement.
b. The contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex
in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable
requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of this DOT-assisted
contract. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach
of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other
remedy as the City of Fort Collins deems appropriate. Each subcontract the contractor
signs with a subcontractor must include the assurance in this paragraph (see 49 CFR
26.13(b)).
c. Bidders/offerors are required to document sufficient DBE participation to meet these
goals or, alternatively, document adequate good faith efforts to do so, as provided for
in 49 CFR 26.53. Award of this contract is conditioned on submission of the
following concurrent with and accompanying sealed bid:
1. The names and addresses of DBE firms that will participate in this contract;
2. A description of the work each DBE will perform;
3. The dollar amount of the participation of each DBE firm participating;
4. Written documentation of the bidder/offeror’s commitment to use a DBE
subcontractor whose participation it submits to meet the contract goal;
5. Written confirmation from the DBE that it is participating in the contract as provided
in the prime contractor’s commitment; and
6. If the contract goal is not met, evidence of good faith efforts to do so.
Bidders must present the information required above as a matter of responsiveness
(see 49 CFR 26.53(3)).
{If no separate contract goal has been established, use the following} The
successful bidder/offeror will be required to report its DBE participation obtained
through race-neutral means throughout the period of performance.
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d. The contractor is required to pay its subcontractors performing work related to this
contract for satisfactory performance of that work no later than 30 days after the
contractor’s receipt of payment for that work from the City of Fort Collins. In addition,
the contractor may not hold retainage from its subcontractors and is required to return
any retainage payments to those subcontractors within 30 days after the
subcontractor's work related to this contract is satisfactorily completed.
e. The contractor must promptly notify the City of Fort Collins whenever a DBE
subcontractor performing work related to this contract is terminated or fails to complete
its work, and must make good faith efforts to engage another DBE subcontractor to
perform at least the same amount of work. The contractor may not terminate any DBE
subcontractor and perform that work through its own forces or those of an affiliate
without prior written consent of the City of Fort Collins.
15. ADA ACCESS
Accessibility. Facilities to be used in public transportation service must comply with 42
U.S.C. Sections 12101 et seq. and DOT regulations, “Transportation Services for
Individuals with Disabilities (ADA),” 49 CFR Part 37; and Joint ATBCB/DOT regulations,
“Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Accessibility Specifications for Transportation
Vehicles,” 36 CFR Part 1192 and 49 CFR Part 38. Notably, DOT incorporated by
reference the ATBCB’s “Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines”
(ADAAG), revised July 2004, which include accessibility guidelines for buildings and
facilities, and are incorporated into Appendix A to 49 CFR Part 37. DOT also added
specific provisions to Appendix A modifying the ADAAG, with the result that buildings and
facilities must comply with both the ADAAG and amendments thereto in Appendix A to 49
CFR Part 37.
16. CITY OF FORT COLLINS BID PROTEST PROCEDURES
The City of Fort Collins has a protest procedure, covering any phase of solicitation or
award, including but not limited to specification or award. The protest procedures are
available from the Purchasing Department, City of Fort Collins, 215 N. Mason, Street, 2nd
Floor, P. O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO. 80522. You may also request a copy of the
procedures by emailing: Purchasing@fcgov.com or calling 970-221-6775.
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Transportation Alternatives Program
City of Fort Collins Pitkin Street Low Stress Bicycle Corridor
Sample Low‐Stress Projects with Potential Design Needs
2020 low‐stress network spot treatments: recommended in the 2014 Bicycle Master Plan, these
crossing locations represent important connections along the proposed low‐stress bikeway network.
Typically, these recommended crossing improvements occur where a local or collector street intersects
an arterial and/or where the low‐stress network does not align across an arterial (intersection jogs).
With each of these projects, the goal will be to facilitate a safe, comfortable and intuitive crossing for
people bicycling along the low‐stress network.
Columbia/Parkwood and Lemay (new signal proposed): This intersection is not signalized, though
serves as an important crossing for bikes along the low‐stress network. Columbia/Parkwood split as
they near the intersection, with a large parkway separating eastbound and westbound travel.
Project goal: to determine the best approach for facilitating bike traffic across Lemay, given the
unique challenges of the existing intersection configuration.
Tulane and Drake (signal improvement proposed): This is the continuation of the Remington
Greenway across Drake Rd. In 2016, the existing pedestrian signal will be updated to a HAWK on the
east leg of the intersection. Project goal: to facilitate a safe crossing for bikes, likely using the HAWK
signal on the east leg of the intersection.
Horsetooth and Capitol (2‐way sidepath proposed): The low‐stress network jogs between Dunbar
and Capitol Dr., requiring people to travel along Horsetooth for approximately 250’. The existing
signal is at Dunbar and Horsetooth. Project goal: to design safe connection along Horsetooth to
facilitate access to/from the signal at Dunbar for bicyclists to continue along the low‐stress network.
Other possible intersection/spot treatment projects include:
o Conifer at N. College Ave.: proposed 2‐way sidepath (intersection jog)
o W. Stuart and S. Taft Hill: proposed 2‐way sidpath (intersection jog)
o Shields and Cherry (or Maple): proposed 2‐way sidepath (intersection jog)
o Drake and Rollingwood/Brockwood: proposed 2‐way sidepath and signal (intersection jog, no
signal)
o Horsetooth and Lochwood/Lemay: proposed 2‐way sidepath (intersection jog)
o Welch and Prospect: proposed signal improvement
o Prospect and Stover: proposed signal improvement
Other potential bike plan projects include:
Protected bike lane pilot project design: the 2014 Bike Plan recommends the implementation of a
protected bike lane pilot project program to test and evaluate new designs in Fort Collins. The City
installed its first protected bike lane pilot project on Laurel Street, and is in the process of reviewing
potential locations for another pilot. Consultant may be involved in future design efforts for such
pilot projects.
Bike lane or buffered bike lane striping projects
Neighborhood greenway treatments: although neighborhood greenways are not specifically called
out as part of the 2020 low‐stress network (recommended through the full‐build network), there
may be project design opportunities for greenway or traffic calming treatments along specific low‐
stress bikeways.
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