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INVITATION TO BID
8300 TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES
BID OPENING: 3:00 P.M. (our clock), MAY 24, 2016
The City of Fort Collins is requesting bids from firms for traffic control services for various City
departments to be used at the City departments’ discretion.
Sealed bids will be received and publicly opened at the office of the Director of Purchasing and
Risk Management, PO Box 580, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80522,
at the time and date noted on the bid proposal and/or contract documents. 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.
Bids must be received at the Purchasing Office prior to 3:00 p.m. (our clock), May 24,
2016.
The City encourages all disadvantaged business enterprises to submit bid in response to all
invitations to bid. 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 prebid conference with representatives of prospective Bidders will be held at 2:00pm,
on May 12, 2016, in Operation Services Conference Room #1 at 300 LaPorte Ave, Bldg. B,
Fort Collins.
Questions regarding bid should be directed to Doug Clapp, CPPB, Senior Buyer at
(970) 221-6776 or dclapp@fcgov.com.
All questions must be submitted in writing via email to Doug Clapp, no later than 5:00 PM
our clock on May 16, 2016. Questions received after this deadline will not be answered.
A copy of the Bid may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com.
Special Instructions
All bids must be properly signed by an authorized representative of the company with the legal
capacity to bind the company to the agreement. Bids may be withdrawn up to the date and hour
set for closing. Once bids have been accepted by the City and closing has occurred, failure to
enter into contract or honor the purchase order will be cause for removal of supplier's name
from the City of Fort Collins' bidders list for a period of twelve months from the date of the
opening. The City may also pursue any remedies available at law or in equity. Bid prices must
be held firm for a period of forty-five (45) days after bid openings.
Submission of a bid is deemed as acceptance of all terms, conditions and specifications
contained in the City's specifications initially provided to the bidder. Any proposed modification
must be accepted in writing by the City prior to award of the bid.
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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Only bids properly received by the Purchasing Office will be accepted. All bids should be clearly
identified by the bid number and bid name contained in the bid proposal.
No proposal will be accepted from, or any purchase order awarded, to any person, firm or
corporation in default on any obligation to the City.
Bids must be furnished exclusive of any federal excise tax, wherever applicable.
Bidders must be properly licensed and secure necessary permits wherever applicable.
The City may elect where applicable, to award bids on an individual item/group basis or on a
total bid basis, whichever is most beneficial to the City. The City reserves the right to accept or
reject any and all bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities.
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.
Freight terms: unless otherwise noted, all freight is F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid. All
freight charges must be included in prices submitted on proposal.
Discounts: any discounts allowed for prompt payment, etc., must be reflected in bid figures and
not entered as separate pricing on the proposal form.
Purchasing restrictions: your authorized signature of this bid assures your firm's compliance
with the City's purchasing restrictions. A copy of the resolutions is available for review in the
Purchasing Office or the City Clerk's Office. Request Resolution 91-121 for cement restrictions.
Collusive or sham bids: any bid deemed to be collusive or a sham bid will be rejected and
reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this bid assures that such bid is
genuine and is not a collusive or sham bid.
Bid results are posted online at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com by the end of day on the
opening date.
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
BID PROPOSAL
BID #8300 Traffic Control Services Annual
BID OPENING: May 24, 2016, 3:00P.M. (our clock)
WE HEREBY ENTER OUR BID FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS' REQUIREMENTS
FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES PER THE BID INVITATION AND ANY REFERENCED
SPECIFICATIONS:
The City of Fort Collins is requesting bids to provide traffic control services for the various City
departments to be used at the City departments’ discretion.
For questions, please contact Doug Clapp, CPPB, Senior Buyer, at 970-221-6776 or
dclapp@fcgov.com.
The attached Services Agreement (EXAMPLE) must be signed after award of contract and
proof of insurance described therein furnished by the successful vendor.
The City reserves the right to negotiate with any vendor as meets the needs of the City and to
reject any or all proposals.
1. Qualifications of Bidder:
A. Qualified bidder must be doing business under the present business name for at
least one year.
B. Qualified bidder shall have sufficient manpower and equipment to accomplish the
work in accordance with the Scope of Services.
C. The Owner may complete such due diligence as it deems necessary to determine
the qualifications of the bidder to perform the work and the bidder shall furnish to the
Owner all such information and data as is reasonably required for this purpose. The
Owner reserves the right to disqualify any bid, if the findings resulting from the
Owners assessment shows, in the opinion of the Owner, that the bidder is not
qualified to complete the work in accordance with the City’s requirements.
2. Bids shall include the following information
A. Name of company representative responsible to resolve disputes, answer questions,
etc.
B. Resumes of primary employees that will be working on this project including years of
experience and years with the firm.
C. List of equipment, trucks, etc. available to service the City. This information shall
include age and condition of equipment.
D. Bid Schedules and Bid Tab.
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E. Three (3) references specific to contracts longer than one job, ie. yearly contracts if
possible. References must include contact name and phone number, approximate
annual contract value, time period work was completed and type of work.
3. Method of Award
Contractor must complete each Bid Schedule, A,B,C, D, E and the Bid Tab. Contract award
will be based upon the lowest Project Total dollar amount stated on the Bid Tab.
The City may award this bid to more than one contractor. The City will not guarantee any
minimum quantities or dollar value of work under the awarded contract.
The City may use service evaluation forms to rate the Contractor’s performance during the
contract term. If performance is rated below average, the Contractor will have one week to
correct any deficiencies. If not corrected within this time frame, the City has the option to
terminate the contract, at no cost to the City, for the non-performing Contractor. Contractor
must meet all requirements of the Service Agreement.
4. Term of the Agreement
This Agreement shall be effective for a period of one year from the date on the Services
Agreement, and will be renewable for four (4) additional one-year terms and at the option of the
City and if the Contractor is agreeable to the same terms as contained herein. Prices shall
remain fixed for at least the first year of the contract. Billings and payments will be made using
the prices listed on the Bid Schedule/s provided.
In the event that a service is requested that is not listed on the Bid Schedule, the Contractor
shall contact the City's Traffic Control Manager and Purchasing Department, to negotiate an
appropriate unit price for the service.
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8300 TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES
BID SCHEDULE A (Contractor to provide all service, manpower & equipment)
Description Quantity Unit Price Total
Traffic Control Supervisor (at job site) 270 per hour $
-
Traffic Control Supervisor (at job site) 3 per day $
-
Flag Person with Paddle 220 per hour $
-
Flag Person with Paddle 3 per day $
-
Vertical Panel without Light 191 per unit/
per day
$
-
Type I Barricade without light 181 per unit/
per day
$
-
Type III Barricade without lights 25 per unit/
per day
$
-
Light - Steady Burn 50 per unit/
per day
$
-
Light - Flashing 150 per unit/
per day
$
-
Barrels 75 per unit/
per day
$
-
Size A Sign with stand 90 per unit/
per day
$
-
Size A Sign without stand 10 per unit/
per day
$
-
Size B Sign with stand 10 per unit/
per day
$
-
No Parking Sign with stand 200 per unit/
per day
$
-
Specialty Size Size A - Cost of Manufacture 5 per sign $
-
28" Cone with reflective strip 285
per
cone/
per day
$
-
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Arrow Board 3 per unit/
per day
$
-
Message Board 1 per unit/
per day
$
-
Type IV Barrier - Jersey Barrier 50 per unit/
per day
$
-
SUB-TOTAL SCHEDULE A $
-
BID SCHEDULE B (Rental including delivery & pick-up only)
Description Quantity Unit Price Total
Flag Person with Paddle 100 per hour $
-
Flag Person with Paddle 3 per day $
-
36" Reflectorized Tube 100 per unit/
per day
$
-
Vertical Panel without Light 160 per unit/
per day
$
-
Type I Barricade without light 95 per unit/
per day
$
-
Type II Barricade without lights 40 per unit/
per day
$
-
Type III Barricade without lights 10 per unit/
per day
$
-
Light - Steady Burn 50 per unit/
per day
$
-
Light - Flashing 150 per unit/
per day
$
-
Barrels 75 per unit/
per day
$
-
Size A Sign with stand 90 per unit/
per day
$
-
Size B Sign with stand 10 per unit/
per day
$
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28" Cone with reflective strip 100
per
cone/
per day
$
-
36" Cone with reflective strip 50
per
cone/
per day
$
-
Hand Paddle with 5' Handle 3 per unit/
per day
$
-
Safety Fence 18 per roll/
per day
$
-
Arrow Board 2 per unit/
per day
$
-
Message Board 1 per unit/
per day
$
-
SUB-TOTAL SCHEDULE B $
-
BID SCHEDULE C (Rental Only - Picked-up & returned by City personnel)
Description Quantity Unit Price Total
Flag Person with Paddle 30 per hour $
-
Flag Person with Paddle 2 per day $
-
Vertical Panel without Light 135 per unit/
per day
$
-
Type I Barricade without light 70 per unit/
per day
$
-
Type III Barricade without lights 10 per unit/
per day
$
-
Light - Steady Burn 30 per unit/
per day
$
-
Light - Flashing 180 per unit/
per day
$
-
Size A Sign with stand 35 per unit/
per day
$
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Specialty Size Size B - Cost of Manufacture 5 per sign $
-
28" Cone with reflective strip 75
per
cone/
per day
$
-
Hand Paddle with 5' Handle 3 per unit/
per day
$
-
Safety Fence 18 per roll/
per day
$
-
Arrow Board 5 per unit/
per day
$
-
Message Board 1 per unit/
per day
$
-
SUB-TOTAL SCHEDULE C $
-
BID SCHEDULE D (Open Streets Event - June 5, 2016)
Description Quantity Unit Price Total
Traffic Control Plan 1 lot $
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
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-
$
-
$
-
$
-
SUB-TOTAL SCHEDULE D
BID SCHEDULE E (Open Streets Event - September 18, 2016)
Description Quantity Unit Price Total
Traffic Control Plan 1 lot $
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
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SUB-TOTAL SCHEDULE E $
-
TOTAL BASE BID SCHEDULES A-E $ -
IN WORDS:
SUBMITTED BY
PRINTED
COMPANY
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
PHONE
EMAIL
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BID 833 TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES ANNUAL
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Scope of Services covers the requirements for providing Traffic Control Devices and Services
for the City of Fort Collins at each City Departments’ discretion on an annual basis reference Bid
Schedules A, B & C. All of these requirements and provisions shall be incorporated in the signed
Services Agreement when the bid is awarded.
Also as part of the City’s Open Streets events – Schedule D & E must be complete with the
appropriate costs and required equipment that would be needed per a developed Traffic Control
Plan (TCP).
Here is the information related to the two events planned for 2016:
Open Streets, June 5, 2016: Event time is from 10:00am to 3:00pm along Corbett Drive
from Timberwood Drive to Sage Creek Rd. Road closure will be in effect from 6:00am to
4:00pm. Intersections with Corbett that will remain open to cross traffic and controlled with
police will include Timberwood Drive, Rock Creek Drive, and Sage Creek Rd. A local
detour will be in place from Ninebark Drive to the NE corner of the Preston Middle School
parking lot. Poudre School District has confirmed that we can convert the one-way drive
to a two-way access for local traffic only.
Open Streets, September 18, 2016: Event time is from 10:00am to 3:00pm along Linden
and Redwood Drives, from Willox Ln to Willow St or Walnut St. Road closure will be in
effect from 6:00am to 4:00pm. Intersections with Corbett that will remain open to cross
traffic and controlled with police will include Jefferson St, Buckingham St, Vine Drive, and
Conifer St. Local detours will be in place for Lupine Drive across Linden St.
A. Certificates and TCS Duties
All work area traffic control placed within City of Fort Collins right of way, under the terms of this
Agreement, shall be under the direct supervision of a Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS). The TCS
shall possess a current American Traffic Safety Services Association certification or a C.C.A.
Colorado Contractors Association certification as a work site traffic control supervisor this
certification shall be on file with the City. Valid certification card shall be presented to the City
Traffic Control Manager for each person employed to perform as a TCS. When new TCS's are
hired their certification card must be presented and the new TCS briefed by the City Traffic
Control Manager prior to putting that person on the job. A TCS must be on site when traffic
control devices are placed, modified and removed. The hourly and daily rate charged for TCS
personnel shall include a properly equipped vehicle and a cellular telephone.
The TCS's duties shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Coordination of all traffic control related operations, including those of Subcontractors
and Suppliers.
(2) Preparing and revising Traffic Control Plans as required.
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(3) Direct supervision of project flaggers.
(4) Supervise the notification of businesses, Schools, and residents prior to construction as
directed. (The notification of businesses and residents may be accomplished by a
representative of the TCS.)
(5) Maintaining a daily traffic control log which shall become part of the City's project
records.
(6) Inspecting traffic control devices on every calendar day for the duration of the project.
(7) Insuring that traffic control devices are functioning as required.
(8) Overseeing all requirements covered by the plans and specifications which contribute to
the convenience, safety and orderly movement of traffic.
(9) Flagging.
(10) Setting up traffic control devices.
For all street closures, the Contractor shall be responsible for the notification of businesses and
residents. The notification shall consist of distributing letters indicating the nature of the work to
be completed, any special instructions (i.e. limits on lawn watering during concrete pouring, etc.),
the dates and times of the work, and the parking and access restrictions that will apply. Sample
letters will be provided by City personnel. Letters shall be submitted with the Traffic Control Plans
for City approval. After approval, the letters shall be distributed a minimum of 24 hours prior or as
required by City of Ft. Collins Traffic Operations to the commencement of each phase of the work.
(Note: The time frame criterion for distributing letters is the same as for posting "NO PARKING"
signs.) The cost for preparing and distributing the letters shall be included in the cost for TCS
hour or day rate. Please refer to City Work Area Traffic Control Handbook.
Time spent maintaining signs on the weekends, holidays, bad weather days, and other days shall
be included in the unit prices for the equipment.
All traffic control devices shall be placed under the supervision of a Traffic Control Supervisor.
Failure to have a TCS during placement, changes or removal or failure to have a certified Flagger
shall remove all liability from the City for any adverse consequences and the City will not pay the
cost of any non-certified personnel.
Flag people must be certified through the Colorado Department of Highways Flagger Certification
Program or other City approved certification programs. The Contractor must certify their
employees as required by this contract without expense to the City. All flag people must carry
proof of certification and present it when requested by a City representative. If the onsite TCS
performs flagging duties the City will pay for flagging price only.
B. Conformity
All traffic control devices placed in the City right of way under the terms of the Agreement must
meet or exceed the minimum standards set forth in the most current issue of the City of Fort
Collins Handbook for Traffic Control. Additionally, any sign blank with signs faces on both sides
must have the back sign face completely covered when in use to avoid confusion to motorists
traveling in the opposite direction. Company identification must not be placed on the front of
traffic control devices and all identification must comply with current Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MUTCD) regulations.
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C. Service Call Requirements
Delivery and set-up of the traffic control devices shall occur per date and time agreed upon by
Contractor and City Representative for day to day type activities between the hours as requested
by City of Ft. Collins, if a TCP has previously been approved. Delivery and set-up of traffic control
devices shall occur within 2 hours for minor set-ups as requested by City of Ft. Collins. Delivery
and set-up of the traffic control devices shall occur within 30 minutes in an emergency.
Emergency requests must be responded to immediately with personnel and equipment on site
within 30 minutes of notification. City personnel shall give the Contractor as much notice as
practical for work requiring traffic control, except in the event of an emergency. City personnel
shall endeavor to give reasonable advance notice, even for day to day requests on minor set-ups.
Contractor cannot refuse delivery and set-up of traffic control devices and or traffic control
personnel as requested by City of Ft. Collins various departments.
D. Traffic Control Plan Preparation and Approval
If same TCP or a slightly modified TCP is used more than once for same set-up per job, the TCP
is paid for only once.
The awarded Contractor will be required to prepare a TCP for all projects, except emergencies
lasting less than 24 hours. The TCPs must be prepared by a certified TCS, and presented to the
City's Traffic Control Manager for approval, prior to set-up of devices at job site. In the case of an
emergency lasting longer than 24 hours, a TCP will be submitted within 12 hours of the initial
emergency. Approval by the City Traffic Control Manager will be completed within 24 hours after
plan is presented. A copy of the signed, approved plan must be maintained by traffic control
personnel at the job site and presented to the City representatives during set-up.
If, upon arrival at a job site, a City representative determines an approved traffic plan set-up is not
being used, the job will be immediately stopped until the correct set-up is in place. This action will
result in non-payment to the Contractor for any illegal devices, delivery, set-up, modification or
removal charges as further defined in the City of Fort Collins Handbook for Traffic Control
associated with the job. Additionally, at the discretion of the City, the Contractor can be back-
charged liquidated damages incurred by City for downtime or loss of services during the stoppage
of work, at a rate of $200/hour.
The Traffic Control Plan shall include, as a minimum, the following:
(1) A detailed diagram which shows the location of all sign placements, including advance
construction signs (if not previously approved) and speed limit signs; method, length,
and time duration for lane closures; and location of flag persons.
(2) A tabulation of all traffic control devices shown on the detailed diagram including, but
not limited to: construction signs; vertical panel; vertical panel with light; Type I, Type
II, and Type III barricades; cones; drum channelizing devices; and advance warning
flashing or sequencing arrow panel. Certain traffic control devices may be used for
more than one operation or phase. However, all devices required for any particular
phase must be detailed and tabulated for each phase.
(3) Number of flaggers to be used.
(4) Parking Restrictions to be in effect.
E. Setup, Rental and Removal
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In no case will the responsibility for setup and modification of traffic control devices be divided
between the Contractor and City Crews. Either the Contractor sets up all the traffic control
devices or the City Crews will setup the traffic control devices. City personnel shall specify who
will do the traffic control setup and modification when making the request for traffic control
devices.
The City shall have the option of renting devices from the Contractor at the unit prices bid, and
handling the traffic control internally, to include all staffing required. In such cases the City shall
be responsible for the TCP, and any required TCS's. Bid Schedules “B” and “C” are for rental of
devices and flaggers only.
Removal of traffic control devices from TRAVELED ROADWAY shall occur within 30 minutes after
request is made, and no rental rates may be assessed after that point. Traffic control devices
shall be placed and/or stored when not in use in City right of way in such a manner that minimizes
the hazards to pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles. Material shall be removed from City right-of-
way within 12 hours.
F. Availability and Service Checks
The Contractor must be available for requests 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, including
holidays. The person answering the phone must be capable of receiving messages and must
notify the TCS on duty immediately. Contractor must return call to City personnel within 10
minutes of receipt of request of service.
Response times must conform to Section C requirements.
While the traffic control devices are being used by the City, a TCS will perform service checks as
determined by the requesting department as many times as requested, at least four times a day,
twice between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., and twice between the hours of 5:00 P.M.
and 7:00 A.M., on residential, collector and arterial streets to insure that all traffic control devices
are working properly and are positioned correctly, 7 days a week including holidays. During
inclement weather, ie. wind, rain, snow, etc., it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to perform
inspection more frequently to assure that all devises are visible and working properly or as
requested by City of Ft. Collins.
A log of each service check, noting location, times and any problems encountered, must be
maintained by the Contractor and a copy given to the City Department Representative monthly, or
to any City Representative upon request. Random checks by City representatives will be made to
verify compliance to this section.
The cost of providing service checks shall be included in unit prices. If all service checks are not
performed in accordance with these specifications equipment rental for equipment not serviced
will not be paid for.
G. Specifications for Devices
The traffic control devices provided by the Contractor shall meet the current City of Ft. Collins
Traffic Control Handbook and current federal specifications for such traffic control devices as set
forth in the manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (official, with revisions), as compiled by the
Federal Highway Administration. All traffic control devices shall be clean and in good operating
condition when delivered and shall be maintained in that manner on a daily basis.
• Size A Signs - 0.01 to 9.00 Square Feet
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• Size B Signs - 9.01 to 16.00 Square Feet
• Type III Barricades must be min 8' wide and 5' high.
• Safety fencing shall be 48" high in 50' rolls, rigid orange 2" plastic mesh. The fence shall
be secured with posts or barricades with sand bags or anchorage approved by City
personnel.
28" cones with collars must be used on residential, collector and arterial streets. 36" cones with
collars must be used on any street with a posted speed limit of 40 MPH or greater.
H. Loss or Damage
The City will not be responsible for any damage to, or loss of traffic control devices. Traffic control
devices shall remain the property of the Contractor and must be clearly marked as to ownership,
within the regulations set forth by the Federal Highway Administration. Upon notification by the
City of any need for replacement or repair, the Contractor must make such replacement or repair
as needed within 30 minutes of notification.
City crews shall not move the traffic control devices from one location to another unless an
emergency situation exists, or unless the City is renting only the devices and is handling the
TCP/staffing internally. In the event of an emergency the City shall notify the Contractor within 24
hours after such relocation.
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I. Quantity
The City is not obligated to take delivery of any minimum quantity of traffic control devices.
J. Log and Billing Forms
A permanent log for each request shall be maintained in a legible manner and will contain the
following information:
a. Date and time of request for placement.
b. Date and time traffic control devices to be placed.
c. Name of person and department making the request for placement.
d. Project name and location of traffic control devices.
e. Quantity of each type and identification per MUTCD designation or designate as a
specialty.
f. Date and time traffic control devices were placed.
g. Clearly printed name and signature of City personnel responsible for accepting devices
at job site. If City personnel are not at the job site, a signature of responsible City
person shall be obtained within 24 hours. In no case will traffic control invoices be paid
for unsigned or altered logs.
h. All modifications made, to include moving devices, adding additional devices, taking
devices away. The City personnel requesting each modification shall also be
identified.
I. Date and time of request for removal.
j. Date and time traffic control devices are to be removed.
k. Name and department making request for removal.
l. Date and time traffic control devices are removed.
m. Name of person making log entries.
n. TCS and flagger hours
o. A tabulation/spreadsheet showing daily quantities may be required by some Project
Managers for projects longer than 2 calendar day duration. This sheet shall be signed
by the TCS and City Representative and shall be writing.
A permanent log for each weekend and after-hour service call will be maintained and submitted
with monthly billings. The service call log shall contain the following information:
a. Date and time of service call
b. Location
c. Name of person performing the call
d. Services performed (i.e., barricade lights checked, light changed, cones replaced,
cones straightened, etc.)
e. TCS and flagger hours
Invoices shall contain information items c, d, e, f, g, h, I, j, and o from the log sheets in legible
form. Separate invoices by project shall be provided. All invoices and log sheets shall be sent by
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the Contractor, in duplicate, to the Accounting department or to the Department of the City.
Invoices not containing all required information will be returned to the Contractor and not paid until
completed.
Questions regarding invoices shall be answered promptly and professionally. The Contractor
shall respond to individual replies as required. Departments which request additional information
on their invoice forms. All billing problems will be brought to the attention of the accounting staff
immediately upon discovery.
All bills shall be submitted within 15 days after notification to pick up traffic control devices. For
projects lasting longer than 30 days, bills will be submitted every 30 days and within 15 days of
the end of the 30 day period. Bills not submitted within 15 days will incur a penalty of 15% of the
invoice total unless the Project Manager, in his discretion, determines that the delay was caused
by circumstances beyond the control of the Contractor. Bills not submitted within 30 days will
incur a penalty of 30% of the invoice total unless the Project Manager, in his discretion,
determines that the delay was caused by circumstances beyond the control of the Contractor.
Payment will be made within 30 days after verification of billing charges.
K. Contractor Responsibility for Work
The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages, loss or injuries that occur as a result of the
fault or negligence of said Contractor or his employees in connection with the performance of this
work. The Contractor is to place all traffic control devices to meet or exceed the standards set
forth in the most current City of Fort Collins Work Area Traffic Control Handbook. The Contractor
shall not be expected to compromise this responsibility. The Contractor should contact the City
Traffic Control Manager if such an occasion should occur.
The Contractor shall furnish sufficient Traffic Control Supervisors, flag people and working
personnel capable of promptly accomplishing all service requests according to the terms of this
Agreement. The Contractor's employees shall conduct themselves in a proper and efficient
manner while performing services for the City of Fort Collins. The City reserves the right to reject
personnel for cause, and the Contractor shall replace these individuals promptly at the City's
request.
L. Monthly Report:
Upon request the Contractor shall provide monthly written reports of the total number of calls
received per day, as well as the general nature of the calls, i.e., number of barricades placed,
location and when removed.
M. Insurance Coverage
During the term of this Agreement, insurance coverage in the amount of $500,000 combined
single limit, bodily injury and property damage shall be maintained by the Contractor, see Exhibit
B. A certificate of insurance providing such coverage shall be presented to the City at the time
the Services Agreement is signed by the Contractor.
N. Termination
This Contract and all associated purchase orders may be terminated by the City, upon fifteen (15)
days written notice.
The City shall have the ability to bid traffic control for any selected projects separately, if it is in the
City's interest.
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O. Pricing Structure
The cost for setting up equipment, modifying equipment, and maintaining equipment during
authorized days shall be included in the Agreement Unit Price for Traffic Control Supervisor per
day and per hour.
The cost for Traffic Control Devices, shall include delivery, rental, and pickup. The cost for setting
up equipment, modifying equipment, and maintaining equipment will be paid for under the
Agreement Unit Price for TCS as described above.
If a TCS(s) is used for an authorized day(a day is 10 hours), but not for the entire day, the TCS(s)
shall be paid at the Agreement Unit Price for "Traffic Control Supervisor" at the per hour rate.
The quantity to be measured for flagging will be the total number of hours that flagging is actually
used as authorized. Hours of flagging in excess of those authorized shall be at the Contractor's
expense. Flagger breaks shall be included in the Agreement Unit Price for Flagging. The method
for covering flagger breaks shall be approved by the City Representative.
Flagging outside of the construction work hours will not be paid for under the terms of this
Agreement unless authorized. Flagger stand-by time will not be paid.
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In locations where traffic control is set up and the work is not performed due to Traffic Control
Contractor caused delays, the traffic control shall not be paid for under the terms of this
contract. The costs for advance warning "NO PARKING" signs for periods in excess of 24
hours prior to the advancement of work, including those instances when said signs have been
changed or otherwise updated to reflect current schedules, will not be paid for under the terms
of this contract unless authorized by the City in writing. In addition, the Owner shall deduct from
compensation due the Contractor $10.00 for each traffic control device per day, including "NO
PARKING" signs, for said conditions.
Payment shall be full compensation for furnishing, erecting, maintaining, moving, removing and
disposing of construction traffic control devices necessary to complete the work. All
construction traffic control devices which are not permanently incorporated into the project will
remain the property of the Contractor.
Payment shall be made for the maximum number of each type of traffic control device being
used at one given time per day. The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit
price for each of the pay items listed in the Bid Schedules.
The initial manufacturing will be paid for Specialty Signs per unit and the actual use paid for
under the appropriate unit cost for Size A or Size B sign. This item shall apply to new signs
only. Once manufactured, they may be used throughout the project. Upon completion of the
work, the Specialty Signs shall be returned to the Contractor.
Flagger hand signs will not be measured and paid for separately, but shall be included in the
work. The flaggers shall be provided with electronic communication devices when required.
These devices will not be measured and paid for separately, but shall be included in the work.
The cost of batteries, electricity and/or fuel for all lighting or warning devices will not be paid for
separately but will be considered subsidiary to the item. Sand bags will not be measured and
paid for separately, but shall be included in the work.
The Contractor may provide larger construction traffic signs than those typically used in
accordance with the MUTCD, if approved; however, payment will be made for the typical panel
size.
The City shall not be responsible for any losses or damage due to theft or vandalism.
P. Liquidated Damages
Liquidated damages at an hourly rate of $200/hour, may be assessed and back billed to the
Contractor as stated in Section D for downtime incurred due to negligence of the Contractor in
placement of traffic control devices resulting in shut-down of job sites.
Material shall be removed from City right-of-way within 24 hours. City dispatch logs will be used
to confirm proper removal and pick-up time frames are met; failure to conform can result in back
charging of daily rental rates per day for each device remaining after notification.
It shall be recognized by and between the parties hereto that the City will suffer certain
unspecified damages in the event service is not provided in accordance with the terms of the
proposal, and the signed Services Agreement. In recognition of the difficulty of ascertaining the
actual damages to be sustained by the City, the parties shall agree that the assessment of
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liquidated damages shall be appropriate. In the event the project is not completed within the
specified time, there shall be assessed against the Contractor, and the Contractor shall
authorize the City to retain from monies due the Contractor, based on the following schedule:
1. If the Contractor fails to respond to service requests within two (2) hours for all
locations, the City may deduct $200.00 per offense from payment as liquidated
damages or have the authority to call in another contractor. Emergency response
time shall be 30 minutes, if response time is not met the City will have the authority
to call in another contractor.
2. The City reserves the right to assess liquidated damages in the amount of $10.00 per
day for each day per each barricade when barricades are not removed after
notification as set forth in Section C of Exhibit A. In no event shall liquidated
damages exceed the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) during the term of
this Agreement.
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SAMPLE
SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below by and
between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter
referred to as the "City" and , hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider".
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed
by and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Scope of Services. The Service Provider agrees to provide services in accordance with
the scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of ( )
page and incorporated herein by this reference. Irrespective of references in Exhibit
A to certain named third parties, Service Provider shall be solely responsible for
performance of all duties hereunder.
2. The Work Schedule. [Optional] The services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement
shall be performed in accordance with the Work Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "B",
consisting of ( ) page , and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated within ( ) days following
execution of this Agreement. Services shall be completed no later than . Time is of
the essence. Any extensions of the time limit set forth above must be agreed upon in a
writing signed by the parties.
4. Contract Period. This Agreement shall commence , 200 , and shall continue in
full force and effect until , 200 , unless sooner terminated as herein provided.
In addition, at the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for additional one
year periods not to exceed ( ) additional one year periods. Renewals and
pricing changes shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties. Written notice of
renewal shall be provided to the Service Provider and mailed no later than thirty (30) days
prior to contract end.
5. Delay. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its obligations by
unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and without its fault or negligence,
then the party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is prevented by
such cause. To the extent that the performance is actually prevented, the Service
Provider must provide written notice to the City of such condition within fifteen (15) days
from the onset of such condition.
6. Early Termination by City/Notice. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein, the
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City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written notice of
termination to the Service Provider. Such notice shall be delivered at least fifteen (15)
days prior to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in
writing by the parties. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when
mailed, postage prepaid and sent to the following addresses:
Service Provider: City: Copy to:
Attn:
City of Fort Collins
Attn:
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
City of Fort Collins
Attn: Purchasing Dept.
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
In the event of early termination by the City, the Service Provider shall be paid for services
rendered to the date of termination, subject only to the satisfactory performance of the
Service Provider's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be the Service
Provider's sole right and remedy for such termination.
7. Contract Sum. The City shall pay the Service Provider for the performance of this
Contract, subject to additions and deletions provided herein, ($ ) as per the
attached Exhibit " ", consisting of page , and incorporated herein by this
reference.
8. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of the work, its
representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary and
proper decisions with reference to the services provided under this agreement. All
requests concerning this agreement shall be directed to the City Representative.
9. Independent Service provider. The services to be performed by Service Provider are
those of an independent service provider and not of an employee of the City of Fort
Collins. The City shall not be responsible for withholding any portion of Service Provider's
compensation hereunder for the payment of FICA, Workmen's Compensation or other
taxes or benefits or for any other purpose.
10. Subcontractors. Service Provider may not subcontract any of the Work set forth in the
Exhibit A, Statement of Work without the prior written consent of the city, which shall not
be unreasonably withheld. If any of the Work is subcontracted hereunder (with the
consent of the City), then the following provisions shall apply: (a) the subcontractor must
be a reputable, qualified firm with an established record of successful performance in its
respective trade performing identical or substantially similar work, (b) the subcontractor will
be required to comply with all applicable terms of this Agreement, (c) the subcontract will
not create any contractual relationship between any such subcontractor and the City, nor
will it obligate the City to pay or see to the payment of any subcontractor, and (d) the work
of the subcontractor will be subject to inspection by the City to the same extent as the
work of the Service Provider.
11. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into the Agreement based on the
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special abilities of the Service Provider and that this Agreement shall be considered as an
agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Service Provider shall neither assign
any responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under the Agreement without the prior
written consent of the City.
12. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval or acceptance of, or payment for any of the
services shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights or benefits provided to
the City under this Agreement or cause of action arising out of performance of this
Agreement.
13. Warranty.
a. Service Provider warrants that all work performed hereunder shall be performed with
the highest degree of competence and care in accordance with accepted standards for
work of a similar nature.
b. Unless otherwise provided in the Agreement, all materials and equipment incorporated
into any work shall be new and, where not specified, of the most suitable grade of their
respective kinds for their intended use, and all workmanship shall be acceptable to
City.
c. Service Provider warrants all equipment, materials, labor and other work, provided
under this Agreement, except City-furnished materials, equipment and labor, against
defects and nonconformances in design, materials and workmanship/workwomanship
for a period beginning with the start of the work and ending twelve (12) months from
and after final acceptance under the Agreement, regardless whether the same were
furnished or performed by Service Provider or by any of its subcontractors of any tier.
Upon receipt of written notice from City of any such defect or nonconformances, the
affected item or part thereof shall be redesigned, repaired or replaced by Service
Provider in a manner and at a time acceptable to City.
14. Default. Each and every term and condition hereof shall be deemed to be a material
element of this Agreement. In the event either party should fail or refuse to perform
according to the terms of this agreement, such party may be declared in default thereof.
15. Remedies. In the event a party has been declared in default, such defaulting party shall
be allowed a period of ten (10) days within which to cure said default. In the event the
default remains uncorrected, the party declaring default may elect to (a) terminate the
Agreement and seek damages; (b) treat the Agreement as continuing and require specific
performance; or (c) avail himself of any other remedy at law or equity. If the non-defaulting
party commences legal or equitable actions against the defaulting party, the defaulting
party shall be liable to the non-defaulting party for the non-defaulting party's reasonable
attorney fees and costs incurred because of the default.
16. Binding Effect. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto, constitutes the entire
agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon said parties, their officers,
employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors,
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heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of said parties.
17. Indemnity/Insurance.
a. The Service Provider agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers,
agents and employees against and from any and all actions, suits, claims, demands or
liability of any character whatsoever brought or asserted for injuries to or death of any
person or persons, or damages to property arising out of, result from or occurring in
connection with the performance of any service hereunder.
b. The Service Provider shall take all necessary precautions in performing the work
hereunder to prevent injury to persons and property.
c. Without limiting any of the Service Provider's obligations hereunder, the Service
Provider shall provide and maintain insurance coverage naming the City as an
additional insured under this Agreement of the type and with the limits specified within
Exhibit , consisting of one (1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by
this reference. The Service Provider before commencing services hereunder, shall
deliver to the City's Director of Purchasing and Risk Management, P. O. Box 580, Fort
Collins, Colorado 80522, one copy of a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage
required from an insurance company acceptable to the City.
18. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with all Exhibits and other documents
incorporated herein, shall constitute the entire Agreement of the parties. Covenants or
representations not contained in this Agreement shall not be binding on the parties.
19. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the construction
interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. In the event any provision of
this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision
of this Agreement.
20. Prohibition Against Employing Illegal Aliens. Pursuant to Section 8-17.5-101, C.R.S., et.
seq., Service Provider represents and agrees that:
a. As of the date of this Agreement:
1. Service Provider does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who
will perform work under this Agreement; and
2. Service Provider will participate in either the e-Verify program created in Public
Law 208, 104th Congress, as amended, and expanded in Public Law 156, 108th
Congress, as amended, administered by the United States Department of
Homeland Security (the “e-Verify Program”) or the Department Program (the
“Department Program”), an employment verification program established pursuant
to Section 8-17.5-102(5)(c) C.R.S. in order to confirm the employment eligibility of
all newly hired employees to perform work under this Agreement.
b. Service Provider shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform
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work under this Agreement or knowingly enter into a contract with a subcontractor that
knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien to perform work under this
Agreement.
c. Service Provider is prohibited from using the e-Verify Program or Department Program
procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants while this
Agreement is being performed.
d. If Service Provider obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work
under this Agreement knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, Service
Provider shall:
1. Notify such subcontractor and the City within three days that Service Provider has
actual knowledge that the subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal
alien; and
2. Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three days of receiving
the notice required pursuant to this section the subcontractor does not cease
employing or contracting with the illegal alien; except that Service Provider shall
not terminate the contract with the subcontractor if during such three days the
subcontractor provides information to establish that the subcontractor has not
knowingly employed or contracted with an illegal alien.
e. Service Provider shall comply with any reasonable request by the Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment (the “Department”) made in the course of an
investigation that the Department undertakes or is undertaking pursuant to the
authority established in Subsection 8-17.5-102 (5), C.R.S.
f. If Service Provider violates any provision of this Agreement pertaining to the duties
imposed by Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S. the City may terminate this Agreement. If
this Agreement is so terminated, Service Provider shall be liable for actual and
consequential damages to the City arising out of Service Provider’s violation of
Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S.
g. The City will notify the Office of the Secretary of State if Service Provider violates this
provision of this Agreement and the City terminates the Agreement for such breach.
21. Special Provisions. Special provisions or conditions relating to the services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit " " - Confidentiality,
consisting of one (1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
By:
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director
DATE:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Assistant City Attorney
SERVICE PROVIDER'S NAME
By:
Printed:
Title:
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date:
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EXHIBIT
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Service Provider will provide, from insurance companies acceptable to the City, the
insurance coverage designated hereinafter and pay all costs. Before commencing work
under this bid, the Service Provider shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance
showing the type, amount, class of operations covered, effective dates and date of
expiration of policies, and containing substantially the following statement:
“The insurance evidenced by this Certificate will not reduce coverage or limits and
will not be cancelled, except after thirty (30) days written notice has been received
by the City of Fort Collins.”
In case of the breach of any provision of the Insurance Requirements, the City, at its
option, may take out and maintain, at the expense of the Service Provider, such
insurance as the City may deem proper and may deduct the cost of such insurance from
any monies which may be due or become due the Service Provider under this
Agreement. The City, its officers, agents and employees shall be named as additional
insureds on the Service Provider 's general liability and automobile liability insurance
policies for any claims arising out of work performed under this Agreement.
2. Insurance coverages shall be as follows:
A. Workers' Compensation & Employer's Liability. The Service Provider shall
maintain during the life of this Agreement for all of the Service Provider's
employees engaged in work performed under this agreement:
1. Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits as required by
Colorado law.
2. Employer's Liability insurance with limits of $100,000 per accident,
$500,000 disease aggregate, and $100,000 disease each employee.
B. Commercial General & Vehicle Liability. The Service Provider shall maintain
during the life of this Agreement such commercial general liability and automobile
liability insurance as will provide coverage for damage claims of personal injury,
including accidental death, as well as for claims for property damage, which may
arise directly or indirectly from the performance of work under this Agreement.
Coverage for property damage shall be on a "broad form" basis. The amount of
insurance for each coverage, Commercial General and Vehicle, shall not be less
than $1,000,000 combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage.
In the event any work is performed by a subcontractor, the Service Provider shall
be responsible for any liability directly or indirectly arising out of the work
performed under this Agreement by a subcontractor, which liability is not covered
by the subcontractor's insurance.
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EXHIBIT
CONFIDENTIALITY
IN CONNECTION WITH SERVICES provided to the City of Fort Collins (the “City”) pursuant to
this Agreement (the “Agreement”), the Service Provider hereby acknowledges that it has been
informed that the City has established policies and procedures with regard to the handling of
confidential information and other sensitive materials.
In consideration of access to certain information, data and material (hereinafter individually and
collectively, regardless of nature, referred to as “information”) that are the property of and/or
relate to the City or its employees, customers or suppliers, which access is related to the
performance of services that the Service Provider has agreed to perform, the Service Provider
hereby acknowledges and agrees as follows:
That information that has or will come into its possession or knowledge in connection with the
performance of services for the City may be confidential and/or proprietary. The Service
Provider agrees to treat as confidential (a) all information that is owned by the City, or that
relates to the business of the City, or that is used by the City in carrying on business, and (b) all
information that is proprietary to a third party (including but not limited to customers and
suppliers of the City). The Service Provider shall not disclose any such information to any
person not having a legitimate need-to-know for purposes authorized by the City. Further, the
Service Provider shall not use such information to obtain any economic or other benefit for itself,
or any third party, except as specifically authorized by the City.
The foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, the Service Provider understands that it shall
have no obligation under this Agreement with respect to information and material that (a)
becomes generally known to the public by publication or some means other than a breach of
duty of this Agreement, or (b) is required by law, regulation or court order to be disclosed,
provided that the request for such disclosure is proper and the disclosure does not exceed that
which is required. In the event of any disclosure under (b) above, the Service Provider shall
furnish a copy of this Agreement to anyone to whom it is required to make such disclosure and
shall promptly advise the City in writing of each such disclosure.
In the event that the Service Provider ceases to perform services for the City, or the City so
requests for any reason, the Service Provider shall promptly return to the City any and all
information described hereinabove, including all copies, notes and/or summaries (handwritten or
mechanically produced) thereof, in its possession or control or as to which it otherwise has
access.
The Service Provider understands and agrees that the City’s remedies at law for a breach of the
Service Provider’s obligations under this Confidentiality Agreement may be inadequate and that
the City shall, in the event of any such breach, be entitled to seek equitable relief (including
without limitation preliminary and permanent injunctive relief and specific performance) in
addition to all other remedies provided hereunder or available at law.
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Size B Sign with stand 12 per unit/
per day
$
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Size B Sign without stand 4 per unit/
per day
$
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No Parking Sign with stand 75 per unit/
per day
$
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Specialty Size Size A - Cost of Manufacture 5 per sign $
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Size B Sign without stand 5 per unit/
per day
$
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No Parking Sign with stand 100 per unit/
per day
$
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Specialty Size Size A - Cost of Manufacture 5 per sign $
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36" Cone with reflective strip 100
per
cone/
per day
$
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Safety Fence 10 per roll/
per day
$
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