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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
8639 BUS WASH SYSTEM
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified firms for the purchase and
installation of an automated bus wash and water reclaim system to be used to wash various
types of buses for the City of Fort Collins/Transfort located at 6570 Portner Road in Fort Collins,
Colorado. The services solicited by this RFP include removal of the old bus wash along with all
associated design, construction and installation of a new bus wash The successful Service
Provider will be responsible for a “turn key” completed 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 a hard copy
proposal instead, one (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic copy on a jump drive, will be
received at the City of Fort Collins' Purchasing Division, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort
Collins, Colorado 80524. Proposals must be received before 3:00 p.m. (our clock),
February 28, 2018 and referenced as Proposal No. 8639. 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 RFPs 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.
This is a federally funded project and the DBE goal is 5%. In order for a bidder to be
responsive one must make a good faith effort to meet the DBE goal. The bidder can meet this
requirement in either of two ways. First, the bidder can meet the goal, documenting
commitments for participation by DBE firms sufficient to meet the goal. Second, the bidder can
document adequate good faith efforts. This means that the bidder must show that it took all
necessary and reasonable steps to achieve the DBE goal which by their scope, intensity, and
appropriateness to the objective, could reasonably be expected to obtain sufficient DBE
participation, even if the goal is not met. These good faith efforts must be completed prior to
submittal of the bid. For additional guidance regarding good faith efforts see 49 CFR Part 26
including Appendix A. To meet the DBE eligibility requirements, DBE firms must be certified by
CDOT. The CDOT DBE Directory is available at https://www.codot.gov/business/civilrights/dbe.
If the apparent low bidder does not meet the project DBE goal, three copies of the contractor’s
good faith effort needs to be submitted to the City of Fort Collins Purchasing Department by
4PM on the next business day after bid opening.
A pre-proposal meeting will be held February 13, 2018 at 2:00 PM at 6570 Portner Rd.,
Fort Collins, CO. Meet in the front lobby. ATTENDANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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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Questions concerning the scope of the bid should be directed to Chad Mapp, Project Manager,
at (970) 221-6227 or cmapp@fcgov.com.
Questions regarding bid submittal or process should be directed to Elliot Dale, Senior Buyer, at
(970) 221-6777 or edale@fcgov.com.
All questions must be submitted in writing via email to Chad Mapp , with a copy to
Elliot Dale, no later than 5:00 PM our clock on February 16, 2018. Questions received after
this deadline will not be answered.
A copy of the RFP may be obtained at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-of-fort-collins.
The City of Fort Collins is subject to public information laws, which permit access to most
records and documents. Proprietary information in your response must be clearly identified and
will be protected to the extent legally permissible. Proposals may not be marked ‘Proprietary’ in
their entirety. All provisions of any contract resulting from this request for proposal will be public
information. Firms are allowed to submit one (1) additional complete proposal clearly marked
“FOR PUBLIC VIEWING.” In this version of the proposal, the firm will redact all text and/or data
that it wishes to be considered confidential and denote the information as “proprietary” or
“confidential”. Information considered proprietary is limited to material treated as confidential in
the normal conduct of business, trade secrets, discount information, and individual product or
service pricing. Summary price information may not be designated as proprietary as such
information may be carried forward into other public documents.
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.
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Sustainability: Consulting firms/teams participating in the proposal are to provide an overview of
the organization’s philosophy and approach to Sustainability. In no more than two (2) pages
please describe how your organization strives to be sustainable in the use of materials,
equipment, vehicles, fuel, recycling, office practices, etc. The City of Fort Collins incorporates
the Triple Bottom Line into our decision process by including economic (or financial),
environmental, and social factors in our evaluation.
The selected Service Provider shall be expected to sign the City’s standard Agreement without
revision prior to commencing Services (see sample attached to this Proposal).
Sincerely,
Gerry S. Paul
Purchasing Director
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8639 BUS WASH SYSTEM
General
Through this Request for Proposal (RFP) the City of Fort Collins, Transfort Division, desires to
select one Service Provider for the purchase and installation of an automated bus wash and
water reclaim system to be used to wash various types of buses for the City of Fort
Collins/Transfort located at 6570 Portner Road in Fort Collins, Colorado. The services solicited
by this RFP include removal of the old bus wash along with all associated design, construction
and installation of the new bus wash. The successful Service Provider will be responsible for a
“turn key” completed project. The City of Fort Collins wishes the installation of the bus wash
system to be complete by late April 2018.
Given the nature of this project’s Federal funding, all Federal Terms and Conditions provided in
the included Example Services Agreement shall be met.
Scope of Work
• The work consists of demolition of the existing bus wash system and furnishing and
installation of a new state of the art industrial quality, automatic drive-thru bus wash
system inclusive of any and all design and engineering calculations, all associated
mechanical systems, electrical systems, plumbing and all other related work items,
including construction signage, traffic control, water pollution control, health and safety
compliance, and furnishing all additional labor, materials, tools, equipment, services,
supervision, and incidental work items as required to complete the project.
• Service Provider shall provide the design and engineering calculations of all supporting
infrastructure such as concrete foundations, anchorage, structural metal supports,
electrical service, utility connections, safety guarding and any temporary or permanent
features of the facility to allow installation, operation or maintenance activities to take
place.
• Existing wash bay: The existing wash bay is constructed of concrete block. The inside
dimensions are approximately; 23’-9” wide X 67’-4” length X 18’ high. Each end of the
wash bay has an overhead door that is approximately 16’ wide x 14’ high. See
Attachment A for additional building drawing and pictures.
• Electrical: The wash bay has electrical provisions to current wash system. Electrical will
need to be evaluated for size and capacity to new system.
• Floor drains: the wash bay has floor drains that drain to a water reclaim system. Drains
will need to be evaluated for size and capacity to new system. The new system will be
required to provide water reclaim.
• Service Provider shall remove, relocate and repair any existing items that are necessary
for the installation of the equipment.
• Service Provider will be responsible for the installation and testing of the wash system
and owner training.
• Service Provider is responsible for all related electrical work, including conduit and wiring
runs and connections between all wash system components and power to the bus wash
control panel.
• Service Provider is responsible for all field plumbing and mechanical work including
plumbing supplies and valves required between all wash system components.
• The work includes connection to existing water and power sources as further specified
herein.
Bus Wash Characteristics
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• Ease of use
• Minimal maintenance
• Energy efficient
• Water efficient
• Soft plush brush-style wash material
Quality Assurance
It is the Service Provider’s sole responsibility to design and build the specified bus wash system
so that Transfort’s bus fleet is scrubbed clean without any damage over a 15-year working life of
the wash equipment. The performance of a satisfactory and safe cleaning shall include but is
not limited to the following:
• Cleaning both sides and windows of the vehicles.
• Cleaning front and rear of the vehicles, including bicycle racks and other attached
equipment.
• Cleaning roof of the vehicles.
• Final rinse must not leave water spots on the vehicle surface, windows or wheels.
• Vehicle wash must not cause any scratches on glass, decals, advertising or on any part
of the vehicle surface.
• Service Provider shall provide a qualified manufacturer’s representative on-site to
supervise work related to the start up. Such representative shall work closely with the
Service Provider to ensure that all steps are taken for the proper installation and startup
of the system herein.
• Service Provider shall assign a field supervisor to be present at the site for one-hundred
percent (100%) of the installation work for the equipment being furnished. In addition,
the Service Provider shall employ an adequate number of skilled workers with the
training and experience necessary to execute the field work herein.
Availability and Use of Site
The project is located 6570 Portner Road Fort Collins, Colorado. The site is a secure facility
and access will need to be coordinated with Project Manager. Unless otherwise approved by
the Project Manager, the Work of the Project shall be accomplished only during the following
hours: Monday through Friday – 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Service Provider shall have limited use of
project site for construction operations during construction period. The use of the site will be
limited to the work area. The Service Provider shall not disturb other areas of the site without
Owner’s approval.
Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep entry driveways and personnel entrances serving
premises clear and available to Owner, Owner’s employees, and emergency vehicles at all
times. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used
facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities
without written permission from City of Fort Collins Project Manager and approval from all
Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
Training Programs
The Service Provider shall conduct a training program. The training program shall be conducted
on the actual equipment supplied under these specifications. The program shall be geared to
adequately train City of Fort Collins personnel who will be using and maintaining the equipment
so that when the program is complete they will be able to correctly operate and maintain it.
The Service Provider shall provide a manufacturer’s representative or certified installer to
supervise testing and commissioning of the bus wash system, in the presence of designated
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City of Fort Collins staff, using factory-approved procedures and equipment to ensure proper
operation of the bush wash system. The Service Provider shall also coordinate or provide the
following:
• Transmit finished reports to City of Fort Collins as proof of testing certification.
• Minimum one (1) day of Operation and Maintenance (“O&M”) training and instruction to
designated Transfort employees, conducted by certified installer or manufacturer’s
representative once the bus wash system has been tested and certified.
• At the conclusion of the O&M Training, certified manufacturer’s representative shall
spend one (1) additional day onsite to monitor use of the system by Transfort employees
and ensure that Transfort employees are using the correct operation and maintenance
techniques.
A separate “Maintenance” training program shall include the above materials along with detailed
instruction for adjusting user-defined parameters, periodic maintenance processes,
diagnostic/test procedures and trouble-shooting. The program will be geared to adequately train
“maintenance personnel” so they will be able to correctly operate, adjust, reset, diagnose the
system through all features/options that are available to them.
Transfort and the Service Provider will arrange for a mutually agreed upon period for the training
program. The training program shall be conducted on the actual equipment supplied under this
contract. The training shall be video recorded and supplied electronically to City of Fort Collins
upon completion with operation and maintenance submittals.
Pre-Proposal Meeting
A pre-proposal meeting will be held for this project at 2PM on February 5, 2018 in the front
lobby of the Transfort Maintenance Facility located at 6570 Portner Road, Fort Collins, CO.
Attendance at the pre-proposal meeting is NOT mandatory but strongly encouraged.
The pre-proposal meeting will include a walk-through of the existing bus wash and its
components and affords an opportunity for prospective proposers to measure and assess the
space and existing system.
Procurement Schedule
The below schedule is anticipated and should be solely used for planning purposes.
Release RFP Week of January 29, 2018
Pre-proposal meeting February 13, 2018 @ 2PM
Deadline for questions February 16, 2018 @ 5PM
Proposals due February 28, 2018 @ 3PM
Short list for interviews Week of March 5, 2018
Interviews (if needed) Week of March 12, 2018
Notice of Intent to Award Week of March 12, 2018
Award of Contract Week of March 19, 2018
Proposal Submittal Requirements
Service Provider’s that have the requisite experience and qualifications are encouraged to
submit Proposals. Proposals shall not exceed 20 double-sided pages (40 single-sided),
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excluding product cut sheets, cover pages, dividers, the Proposal Acknowledgement Form
(Attachment B), Buy America and Lobbying Certificates (Attachments C & D), and the DBE
participation forms (Attachment E). Failure to submit the required attached forms
(Attachments B thru E) may result in your Proposal not being considered for this project.
• Company background: Describe the date your firm was established and previous
names of firm in last 10 years. Describe how the firm is organized and any
reorganization /restructuring, including purchases, sales, and mergers.
• Project Approach: Provide a description of your team’s approach to executing the
Scope of Work. Description shall include your approach to evaluating the site, and the
design and installation of the system. Provide a Schedule of Values of the equipment to
complete the work.
• Training Program: Provide a description of the training programs conducted post-
installation.
• Energy Consumption: Provide an estimated EUI (Energy Use Intensity) metric based
on 12,000 bus washes per year.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control: Provide details on your team’s quality control
program. Explain how your team administers a quality control program during
construction, how performance measures are documented and how quality issues are
addressed. Provide examples of when your firm exceeded quality standards, gained
industry recognition or received quality awards.
• Prior Experience: Provide 3 previous examples of similar bus wash systems installed in
the past 5 years. Provide references of examples including: Name/location of
installation, physical address, contact person name, title, phone number, and email
address.
• Key personnel: Provide a team profile and resumes of key personnel who will be
designing and installing the equipment, as well as those conducting the training
programs. Identify and applicable certifications or licenses required to complete the
Scope of Work
• Schedule/Timeline: Provide an estimated schedule or timeline to complete the work
based on a late-Spring 2018 start date.
• Cost: Provide estimated cost to complete the work described in the Project Approach
section. In addition, provide your company’s standard, overtime and emergency hourly
rates for unforeseen services.
• Warranty: Provide warranties on all materials and equipment included in the bus wash
system.
Attachments
A. Existing Building Drawings and Pictures
B. Proposal Acknowledgement Form
C. Buy America Certificate
D. Lobbying Certificate
E. DBE Participation Forms
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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?
2.0 Cost
Does the proposal include detailed cost break-down for
each cost element as applicable and are cost items
competitive? Do the proposed cost and work hours
compare favorably with the Project Manager’s estimate?
2.0 Firm Capability
Does the firm have the resources, financial strength,
capacity and support capabilities required to
successfully complete the project on-time and in-
budget? Has the firm successfully completed previous
projects of this type and scope?
1.0
DBE
Is the primary firm a DBE or has the primary firm
submitted DBE participation that meets or exceeds DBE
goal for the project?
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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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ATTACHEMENT A
EXISTING BUILDING DRAWING AND PICTURES
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ATTACHMENT B
PROPOSAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
The Service Provider hereby acknowledges receipt of the City of Fort Collins Request for
Proposal and acknowledges that it has read and agrees to be fully bound by all of the terms,
conditions and other provisions set forth in the RFP. Additionally, the Service Provider hereby
makes the following representations to the City:
a. All of the statements and representations made in this proposal are true to the best of
the Service Provider’s knowledge and belief.
b. The Service Provider has obtained all necessary authorizations and approvals that will
enable the Service Provider to commit to the terms provided in this proposal.
c. This proposal is a firm and binding offer, for a period of 180 days from the date hereof.
d. I further agree that the method of award is acceptable to my company.
e. I also agree to complete the proposed Agreements with the City of Fort Collins within 30
days of notice of award.
f. If contract is not completed and signed within 30 days, City reserves the right to cancel
and award to the next highest rated firm.
g. I acknowledge receipt of addenda.
Company Name:______
Physical Address:
Remit to Address:
Phone:
Authorized Agent of Firm Name:
Signature of Authorized Agent:
Primary Contact for Project:
Title: Email Address:
Phone: Cell Phone:
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ATTACHMENT C
BUY AMERICA
The contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) and 49 C.F.R. Part 661, which provide
that Federal funds may not be obligated unless steel, iron, and manufactured products used in
FTA-funded projects are produced in the United States, unless a waiver has been granted by
FTA or the product is subject to a general waiver. General waivers are listed in 49 C.F.R. 661.7,
and include final assembly in the United States for 15 passenger vans and 15 passenger
wagons produced by Chrysler Corporation, and microcomputer equipment and software.
Separate requirements for rolling stock are set out at 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C) and 49 C.F.R.
661.11. Rolling stock must be assembled in the United States and have a 60 percent domestic
content.
A bidder or offeror must submit to the FTA recipient the appropriate Buy America certification
(below) with all bids or offers on FTA-funded contracts, except those subject to a general
waiver. Bids or offers that are not accompanied by a completed Buy America certification
must be rejected as nonresponsive. This requirement does not apply to lower tier
subcontractors.
BIDDER MUST SIGN ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING:
Certification requirement for procurement of steel, iron, or manufactured products.
Certificate of Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1)
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it will meet the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1)
and the applicable regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 661.5.
Date _______________________________________________________________________
Signature ____________________________________________________________________
Company Name _______________________________________________________________
Title ________________________________________________________________________
Certificate of Non-Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1)
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it cannot comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C.
5323(j)(1) and 49 C.F.R. 661.5, but it may qualify for an exception pursuant to 49 U.S.C.
5323(j)(2)(A), 5323(j)(2)(B), or 5323(j)(2)(D), and 49 C.F.R. 661.7.
Date _______________________________________________________________________
Signature ____________________________________________________________________
Company Name ______________________________________________________________
Title ________________________________________________________________________
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ATTACHMENT D
CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
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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ATTACHMENT E
DBE PARTICIPATION FORMS
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EXAMPLE SERVICES AGREEMENT – DO NOT SIGN
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below by and
between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter
referred to as the "City" and , hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider".
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed
by and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Scope of Services. The Service Provider agrees to provide services in accordance with
the scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit A, consisting of ( ) page(s)
and incorporated herein by this reference. Irrespective of references in Exhibit A to certain
named third parties, Service Provider shall be solely responsible for performance of all
duties hereunder.
2. The Work Schedule. [Optional] The services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement
shall be performed in accordance with the Work Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit
, consisting of ( ) page(s), and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated within ( ) days following
execution of this Agreement. Services shall be completed no later than . Time is of
the essence. Any extensions of the time limit set forth above must be agreed upon in a
writing signed by the parties.
4. Contract Period. This Agreement shall commence , 20 , and shall continue in
full force and effect until , 20 , unless sooner terminated as herein provided. In
addition, at the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for additional one year
periods not to exceed ( ) additional one year periods. Renewals and pricing
changes shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties. Written notice of renewal
shall be provided to the Service Provider and mailed no later than thirty (30) days prior to
contract end.
5. Delay. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its obligations by
unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and without its fault or negligence,
then the party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is prevented by
such cause. To the extent that the performance is actually prevented, the Service
Provider must provide written notice to the City of such condition within fifteen (15) days
from the onset of such condition.
6. Early Termination by City/Notice. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein, the
City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written notice of
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
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writing by the parties. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when
mailed, postage prepaid and sent to the following addresses:
Service Provider: City: Copy to:
Attn:
City of Fort Collins
Attn:
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
City of Fort Collins
Attn: Purchasing Dept.
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
In the event of early termination by the City, the Service Provider shall be paid for services
rendered to the date of termination, subject only to the satisfactory performance of the
Service Provider's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be the Service
Provider's sole right and remedy for such termination.
7. Contract Sum. The City shall pay the Service Provider for the performance of this
Contract, subject to additions and deletions provided herein, ($ ) as per the
attached Exhibit " ", consisting of page(s), and incorporated herein by this
reference.
8. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of the work, its
representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary and
proper decisions with reference to the services provided under this agreement. All
requests concerning this agreement shall be directed to the City Representative.
9. Independent Service provider. The services to be performed by Service Provider are
those of an independent service provider and not of an employee of the City of Fort
Collins. The City shall not be responsible for withholding any portion of Service Provider's
compensation hereunder for the payment of FICA, Workmen's Compensation or other
taxes or benefits or for any other purpose.
10. Subcontractors. Service Provider may not subcontract any of the Work set forth in the
Exhibit A, Statement of Work without the prior written consent of the city, which shall not
be unreasonably withheld. If any of the Work is subcontracted hereunder (with the
consent of the City), then the following provisions shall apply: (a) the subcontractor must
be a reputable, qualified firm with an established record of successful performance in its
respective trade performing identical or substantially similar work, (b) the subcontractor will
be required to comply with all applicable terms of this Agreement, (c) the subcontract will
not create any contractual relationship between any such subcontractor and the City, nor
will it obligate the City to pay or see to the payment of any subcontractor, and (d) the work
of the subcontractor will be subject to inspection by the City to the same extent as the
work of the Service Provider.
11. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into the Agreement based on the
special abilities of the Service Provider and that this Agreement shall be considered as an
agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Service Provider shall neither assign
any responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under the Agreement without the prior
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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,
heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of said parties.
17. Indemnity/Insurance.
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a. The Service Provider agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers,
agents and employees against and from any and all actions, suits, claims, demands or
liability of any character whatsoever brought or asserted for injuries to or death of any
person or persons, or damages to property arising out of, result from or occurring in
connection with the performance of any service hereunder.
b. The Service Provider shall take all necessary precautions in performing the work
hereunder to prevent injury to persons and property.
c. Without limiting any of the Service Provider's obligations hereunder, the Service
Provider shall provide and maintain insurance coverage naming the City as an
additional insured under this Agreement of the type and with the limits specified within
Exhibit , consisting of one (1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by
this reference. The Service Provider before commencing services hereunder, shall
deliver to the City's Purchasing Director, P. O. Box 580, Fort Collins, Colorado 80522,
one copy of a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage required from an
insurance company acceptable to the City.
18. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with all Exhibits and other documents
incorporated herein, shall constitute the entire Agreement of the parties. Covenants or
representations not contained in this Agreement shall not be binding on the parties.
19. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the construction
interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. In the event any provision of
this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision
of this Agreement.
20. Prohibition Against Employing Illegal Aliens. Pursuant to Section 8-17.5-101, C.R.S., et.
seq., Service Provider represents and agrees that:
a. As of the date of this Agreement:
1. Service Provider does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who
will perform work under this Agreement; and
2. Service Provider will participate in either the e-Verify program created in Public
Law 208, 104th Congress, as amended, and expanded in Public Law 156, 108th
Congress, as amended, administered by the United States Department of
Homeland Security (the “e-Verify Program”) or the Department Program (the
“Department Program”), an employment verification program established pursuant
to Section 8-17.5-102(5)(c) C.R.S. in order to confirm the employment eligibility of
all newly hired employees to perform work under this Agreement.
b. Service Provider shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform
work under this Agreement or knowingly enter into a contract with a subcontractor that
knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien to perform work under this
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c. Service Provider is prohibited from using the e-Verify Program or Department Program
procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants while this
Agreement is being performed.
d. If Service Provider obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work
under this Agreement knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, Service
Provider shall:
1. Notify such subcontractor and the City within three days that Service Provider has
actual knowledge that the subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal
alien; and
2. Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three days of receiving
the notice required pursuant to this section the subcontractor does not cease
employing or contracting with the illegal alien; except that Service Provider shall
not terminate the contract with the subcontractor if during such three days the
subcontractor provides information to establish that the subcontractor has not
knowingly employed or contracted with an illegal alien.
e. Service Provider shall comply with any reasonable request by the Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment (the “Department”) made in the course of an
investigation that the Department undertakes or is undertaking pursuant to the
authority established in Subsection 8-17.5-102 (5), C.R.S.
f. If Service Provider violates any provision of this Agreement pertaining to the duties
imposed by Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S. the City may terminate this Agreement. If
this Agreement is so terminated, Service Provider shall be liable for actual and
consequential damages to the City arising out of Service Provider’s violation of
Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S.
g. The City will notify the Office of the Secretary of State if Service Provider violates this
provision of this Agreement and the City terminates the Agreement for such breach.
21. Dust Control. The Service Provider shall abide by the City of Fort Collins “Dust Control
and Prevention Manual,” which is available for public download at
https://www.fcgov.com/airquality/pdf/dust-prevention-and-control-manual.pdf, and is
incorporated herein by this reference. The City of Fort Collins has implemented this
manual for all projects performed for the City of Fort Collins or located within the City of
Fort Collins City limits.
22. Haul Routes. All trucks used for work contracted by the City utilizing asphalt from the
asphalt plant located at 1800 North Taft Hill Road may only enter North Taft Hill Road from
the North using CR 54 G and only exit the site on North Taft Hill Road to the North to CR
54G.
23. Performance and Payment Bonds and Consent of Surety. Service Provider shall obtain
100% Performance and Payment Bonds in accordance with Exhibit , consisting of five (5)
pages, attached hereto and incorporated herein. Consent of Surety shall be included at
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the completion of the project.
24. 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.
25. Davis Bacon Wage Rates and Federal Requirements. Special provisions or conditions
relating to the services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit
– Federal Terms and Conditions, including Davis Bacon Wage rate schedule and
consisting of thirty-six (36) pages, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
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THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
By:
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director
DATE:
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SERVICE PROVIDER'S NAME
By:
Printed:
Title:
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date:
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT
(BID SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION)
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EXHIBIT
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Service Provider will provide, from insurance companies acceptable to the City, the
insurance coverage designated hereinafter and pay all costs. Before commencing work
under this bid, the Service Provider shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance
showing the type, amount, class of operations covered, effective dates and date of
expiration of policies, and containing substantially the following statement:
“The insurance evidenced by this Certificate will not reduce coverage or limits and
will not be cancelled, except after thirty (30) days written notice has been received
by the City of Fort Collins.”
In case of the breach of any provision of the Insurance Requirements, the City, at its
option, may take out and maintain, at the expense of the Service Provider, such
insurance as the City may deem proper and may deduct the cost of such insurance from
any monies which may be due or become due the Service Provider under this
Agreement. The City, its officers, agents and employees shall be named as additional
insureds on the Service Provider 's general liability and automobile liability insurance
policies for any claims arising out of work performed under this Agreement.
2. Insurance coverages shall be as follows:
A. Workers' Compensation & Employer's Liability. The Service Provider shall
maintain during the life of this Agreement for all of the Service Provider's
employees engaged in work performed under this agreement:
1. Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits as required by
Colorado law.
2. Employer's Liability insurance with limits of $100,000 per accident,
$500,000 disease aggregate, and $100,000 disease each employee.
B. Commercial General & Vehicle Liability. The Service Provider shall maintain
during the life of this Agreement such commercial general liability and automobile
liability insurance as will provide coverage for damage claims of personal injury,
including accidental death, as well as for claims for property damage, which may
arise directly or indirectly from the performance of work under this Agreement.
Coverage for property damage shall be on a "broad form" basis. The amount of
insurance for each coverage, Commercial General and Vehicle, shall not be less
than $1,000,000 combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage.
In the event any work is performed by a subcontractor, the Service Provider shall
be responsible for any liability directly or indirectly arising out of the work
performed under this Agreement by a subcontractor, which liability is not covered
by the subcontractor's insurance.
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EXHIBIT
PERFORMANCE BOND
Bond No.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: that
(firm)
(address)
(an Individual), (a Partnership), (a Corporation), hereinafter referred to as the "Principal" and
(Firm)
(Address)
hereinafter referred to as "the Surety", are held and firmly bound unto City of Fort Collins, 300
Laporte Ave, Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 a (Municipal Corporation) hereinafter referred to as
the "OWNER", in the penal sum of ($ ) in lawful money of the United States, for the
payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, successors and assigns,
jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION are such that whereas the Principal entered into a
certain Agreement with the OWNER, dated the [Day] day of [Month] in the year of 20[Year], a
copy of which is hereto attached and made a part hereof for the performance of The City of Fort
Collins Project, .
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall well, truly and faithfully perform its duties, all the
undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions and agreements of said Agreement during the
original term thereof, and any extensions thereof which may be granted by the OWNER, with or
without Notice to the Surety and during the life of the guaranty period, and if the Principal shall
satisfy all claims and demands incurred under such Agreement, and shall fully indemnify and
save harmless the OWNER from all cost and damages which it may suffer by reason of failure
to do so, and shall reimburse and repay the OWNER all outlay and expense which the OWNER
may incur in making good any default then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in
full force and effect.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the said Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees
that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Agreement or to the
Work to be performed thereunder or the Specifications accompanying the same shall in any way
affect its obligation on this bond; and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension
of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Agreement or to the Work or to the
Specifications.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that no final settlement between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR
shall abridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the Surety Company must be authorized to transact business in
the State of Colorado and be acceptable to the OWNER.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in three (3) counterparts, each one of
which shall be deemed an original, this _____ day of _____ ____, 20__.
IN PRESENCE OF: Principal
(Title) (Title)
(Corporate Seal)
(Address)
IN PRESENCE OF: Other Partners
_____________________________ By:
_____________________________ By:
IN PRESENCE OF: Surety
_____________________________ By:_____________________________________
_____________________________
(Address)
(Surety Seal)
NOTE: Date of Bond must not be prior to date of Agreement. If CONTRACTOR is
Partnership, all partners should execute Bond.
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PAYMENT BOND
Bond No.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: that
(firm)
(address)
(an Individual), (a Partnership), (a Corporation), hereinafter referred to as the "Principal" and
(Firm)
(Address)
hereinafter referred to as "the Surety", are held and firmly bound unto the City of Fort Collins,
300 Laporte Ave., Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 a (Municipal Corporation) hereinafter referred to
as "the OWNER", in the penal sum of ($ ) in lawful money of the United States, for
the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, successors and
assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION are such that whereas the Principal entered into a
certain Agreement with the OWNER, dated the [Day] day of [Month] in the year of 20[Year], a
copy of which is hereto attached and made a part hereof for the performance of The City of Fort
Collins Project, .
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall make payment to all persons, firms, subcontractors,
and corporations furnishing materials for or performing labor in the prosecution of the Work
provided for in such Agreement and any authorized extension or modification thereof, including
all amounts due for materials, lubricants, repairs on machinery, equipment and tools,
consumed, rented or used in connection with the construction of such Work, and all insurance
premiums on said Work, and for all labor, performed in such Work whether by subcontractor or
otherwise, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the said Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees
that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Agreement or to the
Work to be performed thereunder or the Specifications accompanying the same shall in any way
affect its obligation on this bond; and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension
of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Agreement or to the Work or to the
Specifications.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that no final settlement between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR
shall abridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the Surety Company must be authorized to transact business in
the State of Colorado and be acceptable to the OWNER.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in three (3) counterparts,
each one of which shall be deemed an original, this day of , 20__.
IN PRESENCE OF: Principal
(Title) (Title)
(Corporate Seal)
(Address)
IN PRESENCE OF: Other Partners
_____________________________ By:
_____________________________ By:
IN PRESENCE OF: Surety
_____________________________ By:_____________________________________
_____________________________
(Address)
(Surety Seal)
NOTE: Date of Bond must not be prior to date of Agreement. If CONTRACTOR is
Partnership, all partners should execute Bond.
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CONSENT OF SURETY
TO: City of Fort Collins, Colorado (hereinafter referred to as the "OWNER")
CONTRACTOR: [Contractor]
PROJECT:
CONTRACT DATE: [Date]
In accordance with the provisions of the Contract between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR
as indicated above, for .
(Surety)
on bond of
hereby approves of the Final Payment to the CONTRACTOR, and agrees that Final Payment to
the CONTRACTOR shall not relieve the Surety Company of any of its obligations to the
OWNER, as set forth in the said Surety Company's Bond.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Surety Company has hereunto set its hand this
day of , 20____ .
(Surety Company)
By:
ATTACH: Power of Attorney and Certificate of Authority of Attorney(s)-in-Fact.
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EXHIBIT
CONFIDENTIALITY
IN CONNECTION WITH SERVICES provided to the City of Fort Collins (the “City”) pursuant to
this Agreement (the “Agreement”), the Service Provider hereby acknowledges that it has been
informed that the City has established policies and procedures with regard to the handling of
confidential information and other sensitive materials.
In consideration of access to certain information, data and material (hereinafter individually and
collectively, regardless of nature, referred to as “information”) that are the property of and/or
relate to the City or its employees, customers or suppliers, which access is related to the
performance of services that the Service Provider has agreed to perform, the Service Provider
hereby acknowledges and agrees as follows:
That information that has or will come into its possession or knowledge in connection with the
performance of services for the City may be confidential and/or proprietary. The Service
Provider agrees to treat as confidential (a) all information that is owned by the City, or that
relates to the business of the City, or that is used by the City in carrying on business, and (b) all
information that is proprietary to a third party (including but not limited to customers and
suppliers of the City). The Service Provider shall not disclose any such information to any
person not having a legitimate need-to-know for purposes authorized by the City. Further, the
Service Provider shall not use such information to obtain any economic or other benefit for itself,
or any third party, except as specifically authorized by the City.
The foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, the Service Provider understands that it shall
have no obligation under this Agreement with respect to information and material that (a)
becomes generally known to the public by publication or some means other than a breach of
duty of this Agreement, or (b) is required by law, regulation or court order to be disclosed,
provided that the request for such disclosure is proper and the disclosure does not exceed that
which is required. In the event of any disclosure under (b) above, the Service Provider shall
furnish a copy of this Agreement to anyone to whom it is required to make such disclosure and
shall promptly advise the City in writing of each such disclosure.
In the event that the Service Provider ceases to perform services for the City, or the City so
requests for any reason, the Service Provider shall promptly return to the City any and all
information described hereinabove, including all copies, notes and/or summaries (handwritten or
mechanically produced) thereof, in its possession or control or as to which it otherwise has
access.
The Service Provider understands and agrees that the City’s remedies at law for a breach of the
Service Provider’s obligations under this Confidentiality Agreement may be inadequate and that
the City shall, in the event of any such breach, be entitled to seek equitable relief (including
without limitation preliminary and permanent injunctive relief and specific performance) in
addition to all other remedies provided hereunder or available at law.
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EXHIBIT
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
FEDERALLY REQUIRED AND OTHER MODEL CONTRACT CLAUSES
1. NO GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION TO THIRD PARTIES
Applicability to Contracts
Applicable to all contracts.
Flow Down
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.
Flow Down
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
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that may be applicable, the Contractor further acknowledges that if it makes, or causes
to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or
certification, the Federal Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of the
Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 on the Contractor to the extent the Federal
Government deems appropriate.
(2) The Contractor also acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false,
fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification to the Federal
Government under a contract connected with a project that is financed in whole or in part
with Federal assistance originally awarded by FTA under the authority of 49 U.S.C. §
5307, the Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of 18 U.S.C. § 1001
and 49 U.S.C. § 5307(n)(1) on the Contractor, to the extent the Federal Government
deems appropriate.
(3) The Contractor agrees to include the above two clauses in each subcontract financed in
whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that the
clauses shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to
the provisions.
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"
Flow Down
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
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financial assistance through the programs described at 49 U.S.C. 5307, 5309 or 5311.
By definition, a major capital project excludes contracts of less than the simplified
acquisition threshold currently set at $100,000.
3. Where the Purchaser enters into a negotiated contract for other than a small purchase
or under the simplified acquisition threshold and is an institution of higher education, a
hospital or other non-profit organization and is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of
the FTA Recipient in accordance with 49 C.F.R. 19.48, Contractor agrees to provide
the Purchaser, FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General of the United States or any
of their duly authorized representatives with access to any books, documents, papers
and record of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to this contract for the
purposes of making audits, examinations, excerpts and transcriptions.
4. Where any Purchaser which is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of the FTA Recipient
in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 5325(a) enters into a contract for a capital project or
improvement (defined at 49 U.S.C. 5302(a)1) through other than competitive bidding,
the Contractor shall make available records related to the contract to the Purchaser,
the Secretary of Transportation and the Comptroller General or any authorized officer
or employee of any of them for the purposes of conducting an audit and inspection.
5. The Contractor agrees to permit any of the foregoing parties to reproduce by any
means whatsoever or to copy excerpts and transcriptions as reasonably needed.
6. The Contractor agrees to maintain all books, records, accounts and reports required
under this contract for a period of not less than three years after the date of termination
or expiration of this contract, except in the event of litigation or settlement of claims
arising from the performance of this contract, in which case Contractor agrees to
maintain same until the Purchaser, the FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General, or
any of their duly authorized representatives, have disposed of all such litigation,
appeals, claims or exceptions related thereto. Reference 49 CFR 18.39(i)(11).
7. FTA does not require the inclusion of these requirements in subcontracts.
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
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a. Contracts
below SAT
($100,000)
b. Contracts
above
$100,000/Capital
Projects
Yes3
Grantee pass
thru to
Contractor
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sources of Authority:
1
49 USC 5325 (a)
2
49 CFR 633.17
3
18 CFR 18.36 (i)
4. FEDERAL CHANGES
(49 CFR Part 18)
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
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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.
§ 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.
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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
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.
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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
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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.
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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
(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
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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 Default (Supplies and Service) If the Contractor fails to deliver
supplies or to perform the services within the time specified in this contract or any
extension or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract,
the (Recipient) may terminate this contract for default. The (Recipient) shall terminate
by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the nature of the
default. The Contractor will only be paid the contract price for supplies delivered and
accepted, or services performed in accordance with the manner or performance set
forth in this contract.
If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the
Contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the
same as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of the Recipient.
f. 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
obligations of the parties will be the same as if the termination had been issued for the
convenience of the Recipient.
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g. 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
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).
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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. BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS
(49 U.S.C. 5323(j) 49 CFR Part 661)
Applicability to Contracts
The Buy America requirements apply to the following types of contracts: Construction
Contracts and Acquisition of Goods or Rolling Stock (valued at more than $100,000).
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The Buy America requirements flow down from FTA recipients and subrecipients to first
tier contractors, who are responsible for ensuring that lower tier contractors and
subcontractors are in compliance. The $100,000 threshold applies only to the grantee
contract, subcontracts under that amount are subject to Buy America.
Mandatory Clause/Language
The Buy America regulation, at 49 CFR 661.13, requires notification of the Buy America
requirements in FTA-funded contracts, but does not specify the language to be used. The
following language has been developed by FTA.
Buy America - The contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) and 49 C.F.R. Part
661, which provide that Federal funds may not be obligated unless steel, iron, and
manufactured products used in FTA-funded projects are produced in the United States,
unless a waiver has been granted by FTA or the product is subject to a general waiver.
General waivers are listed in 49 C.F.R. 661.7, and include final assembly in the United
States for 15 passenger vans and 15 passenger wagons produced by Chrysler
Corporation, and microcomputer equipment and software. Separate requirements for
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rolling stock are set out at 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C) and 49 C.F.R. 661.11. Rolling stock
must be assembled in the United States and have a 60 percent domestic content.
A bidder or offeror must submit to the FTA recipient the appropriate Buy America
certification (below) with all bids or offers on FTA-funded contracts, except those subject to
a general waiver. Bids or offers that are not accompanied by a completed Buy America
certification must be rejected as nonresponsive. This requirement does not apply to lower
tier subcontractors.
BIDDER MUST SIGN ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING:
Certification requirement for procurement of steel, iron, or manufactured products.
Certificate of Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1)
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it will meet the requirements of 49 U.S.C.
5323(j)(1) and the applicable regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 661.5.
Date ___________________________________________________________________
Signature ________________________________________________________________
Company Name __________________________________________________________
Title ___________________________________________________________________
Certificate of Non-Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1)
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it cannot comply with the requirements of 49
U.S.C. 5323(j)(1) and 49 C.F.R. 661.5, but it may qualify for an exception pursuant to 49
U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(A), 5323(j)(2)(B), or 5323(j)(2)(D), and 49 C.F.R. 661.7.
Date ___________________________________________________________________
Signature _______________________________________________________________
Company Name __________________________________________________________
Title ___________________________________________________________________
Certification requirement for procurement of buses, other rolling stock and
associated equipment.
Certificate of Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C).
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it will comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C.
5323(j)(2)(C) and the regulations at 49 C.F.R. Part 661.11.
Date ___________________________________________________________________
Signature _______________________________________________________________
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Company Name __________________________________________________________
Title ___________________________________________________________________
Certificate of Non-Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C)
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it cannot comply with the requirements of 49
U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C) and 49 C.F.R. 661.11, but may qualify for an exception pursuant to
49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(A), 5323(j)(2)(B), or 5323(j)(2)(D), and 49 CFR 661.7.
Date ___________________________________________________________________
Signature _______________________________________________________________
Company Name __________________________________________________________
Title ___________________________________________________________________
11. BREACHES AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
(49 CFR Part 18FTA Circular 4220.1E)
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.
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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,
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agents or others for whose acts he is legally liable, a claim for damages therefor shall be
made in writing to such other party within a reasonable time after the first observance of
such injury of damage.
Remedies - Unless this contract provides otherwise, all claims, counterclaims, disputes
and other matters in question between the (Recipient) and the Contractor arising out of or
relating to this agreement or its breach will be decided by arbitration if the parties mutually
agree, or in a court of competent jurisdiction within the State in which the (Recipient) is
located.
Rights and Remedies - The duties and obligations imposed by the Contract Documents
and the rights and remedies available thereunder shall be in addition to and not a limitation
of any duties, obligations, rights and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law. No
action or failure to act by the (Recipient), (Architect) or Contractor shall constitute a waiver
of any right or duty afforded any of them under the Contract, nor shall any such action or
failure to act constitute an approval of or acquiescence in any breach thereunder, except
as may be specifically agreed in writing.
12. LOBBYING
(31 U.S.C. 1352 49 CFR Part 19 49 CFR Part 20)
Applicability to Contracts
The Lobbying requirements apply to Construction/Architectural and
Engineering/Acquisition of Rolling Stock/Professional Service Contract/Operational
Service Contract/Turnkey contracts.
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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
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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
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
(To be submitted with each bid or offer exceeding $100,000)
The undersigned [Contractor] certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the
undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress,
or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any
Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the
entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal,
amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement.
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to
any person for making lobbying contacts to an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form--
LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions [as
amended by "Government wide Guidance for New Restrictions on Lobbying," 61 Fed.
Reg. 1413 (1/19/96). Note: Language in paragraph (2) herein has been modified in
accordance with Section 10 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (P.L. 104-65, to be
codified at 2 U.S.C. 1601, et seq.)]
(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the
award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and
contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients
shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when
this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite
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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
13. 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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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.
14. 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.
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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.
15. CARGO PREFERENCE REQUIREMENTS
(46 U.S.C. 1241 , 46 CFR Part 381)
Applicability to Contracts
The Cargo Preference requirements apply to all contracts involving equipment, materials,
or commodities which may be transported by ocean vessels.
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The Cargo Preference requirements apply to all subcontracts when the subcontract may
be involved with the transport of equipment, material, or commodities by ocean vessel.
Model Clause/Language
The MARAD regulations at 46 CFR 381.7 contain suggested contract clauses. The
following language is proffered by FTA.
Cargo Preference - Use of United States-Flag Vessels - The contractor agrees: a. to
use privately owned United States-Flag commercial vessels to ship at least 50 percent of
the gross tonnage (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and
tankers) involved, whenever shipping any equipment, material, or commodities pursuant to
the underlying contract to the extent such vessels are available at fair and reasonable
rates for United States-Flag commercial vessels; b. to furnish within 20 working days
following the date of loading for shipments originating within the United States or within 30
working days following the date of leading for shipments originating outside the United
States, a legible copy of a rated, "on-board" commercial ocean bill-of -lading in English for
each shipment of cargo described in the preceding paragraph to the Division of National
Cargo, Office of Market Development, Maritime Administration, Washington, DC 20590
and to the FTA recipient (through the contractor in the case of a subcontractor's bill-of-
lading.) c. to include these requirements in all subcontracts issued pursuant to this
contract when the subcontract may involve the transport of equipment, material, or
commodities by ocean vessel.
16. DAVIS-BACON AND COPELAND ANTI-KICKBACK ACTS
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Background and Application
The Davis-Bacon and Copeland Acts are codified at 40 USC 3141, et seq. and 18 USC
874. The Acts apply to grantee construction contracts and subcontracts that “at least
partly are financed by a loan or grant from the Federal Government.” 40 USC 3145(a), 29
CFR 5.2(h), 49 CFR 18.36(i)(5). The Acts apply to any construction contract over $2,000.
40 USC 3142(a), 29 CFR 5.5(a). ‘Construction,’ for purposes of the Acts, includes “actual
construction, alteration and/or repair, including painting and decorating.” 29 CFR 5.5(a).
The requirements of both Acts are incorporated into a single clause (see 29 CFR 3.11)
enumerated at 29 CFR 5.5(a) and reproduced below.
The clause language is drawn directly from 29 CFR 5.5(a) and any deviation from the
model clause below should be coordinated with counsel to ensure the Acts’ requirements
are satisfied.
Clause Language
Davis-Bacon and Copeland Anti-Kickback Acts
(1) Minimum wages - (i) All laborers and mechanics employed or working upon the site of
the work (or under the United States Housing Act of 1937 or under the Housing Act of
1949 in the construction or development of the project), will be paid unconditionally
and not less often than once a week, and without subsequent deduction or rebate on
any account (except such payroll deductions as are permitted by regulations issued by
the Secretary of Labor under the Copeland Act (29 CFR part 3)), the full amount of
wages and bona fide fringe benefits (or cash equivalents thereof) due at time of
payment computed at rates not less than those contained in the wage determination of
the Secretary of Labor which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, regardless of
any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between the contractor and
such laborers and mechanics.
Contributions made or costs reasonably anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits under
section 1(b)(2) of the Davis-Bacon Act on behalf of laborers or mechanics are
considered wages paid to such laborers or mechanics, subject to the provisions of
paragraph (1)(iv) of this section; also, regular contributions made or costs incurred for
more than a weekly period (but not less often than quarterly) under plans, funds, or
programs which cover the particular weekly period, are deemed to be constructively
made or incurred during such weekly period. Such laborers and mechanics shall be
paid the appropriate wage rate and fringe benefits on the wage determination for the
classification of work actually performed, without regard to skill, except as provided in
29 CFR Part 5.5(a)(4). Laborers or mechanics performing work in more than one
classification may be compensated at the rate specified for each classification for the
time actually worked therein: Provided, That the employer's payroll records accurately
set forth the time spent in each classification in which work is performed. The wage
determination (including any additional classifications and wage rates conformed
under paragraph (1)(ii) of this section) and the Davis-Bacon poster (WH-1321) shall be
posted at all times by the contractor and its subcontractors at the site of the work in a
prominent and accessible place where it can be easily seen by the workers.
(ii)(A) The contracting officer shall require that any class of laborers or mechanics,
including helpers, which is not listed in the wage determination and which is to be
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employed under the contract shall be classified in conformance with the wage
determination. The contracting officer shall approve an additional classification and
wage rate and fringe benefits therefore only when the following criteria have been met:
(1) Except with respect to helpers as defined as 29 CFR 5.2(n)(4), the work to be
performed by the classification requested is not performed by a classification in the
wage determination; and
(2) The classification is utilized in the area by the construction industry; and
(3) The proposed wage rate, including any bona fide fringe benefits, bears a
reasonable relationship to the wage rates contained in the wage determination; and
(4) With respect to helpers as defined in 29 CFR 5.2(n)(4), such a classification
prevails in the area in which the work is performed.
(B) If the contractor and the laborers and mechanics to be employed in the
classification (if known), or their representatives, and the contracting officer agree on
the classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits
where appropriate), a report of the action taken shall be sent by the contracting officer
to the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards
Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210. The Administrator,
or an authorized representative, will approve, modify, or disapprove every additional
classification action within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or
will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period that additional time is
necessary.
(C) In the event the contractor, the laborers or mechanics to be employed in the
classification or their representatives, and the contracting officer do not agree on the
proposed classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe
benefits, where appropriate), the contracting officer shall refer the questions, including
the views of all interested parties and the recommendation of the contracting officer, to
the Administrator for determination. The Administrator, or an authorized
representative, will issue a determination within 30 days of receipt and so advise the
contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period that
additional time is necessary.
(D) The wage rate (including fringe benefits where appropriate) determined pursuant to
paragraphs (a)(1)(ii) (B) or (C) of this section, shall be paid to all workers performing
work in the classification under this contract from the first day on which work is
performed in the classification.
(iii) Whenever the minimum wage rate prescribed in the contract for a class of laborers
or mechanics includes a fringe benefit which is not expressed as an hourly rate, the
contractor shall either pay the benefit as stated in the wage determination or shall pay
another bona fide fringe benefit or an hourly cash equivalent thereof.
(iv) If the contractor does not make payments to a trustee or other third person, the
contractor may consider as part of the wages of any laborer or mechanic the amount
of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing bona fide fringe benefits under a plan
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or program, Provided, That the Secretary of Labor has found, upon the written request
of the contractor, that the applicable standards of the Davis-Bacon Act have been met.
The Secretary of Labor may require the contractor to set aside in a separate account
assets for the meeting of obligations under the plan or program.
(v)(A) The contracting officer shall require that any class of laborers or mechanics
which is not listed in the wage determination and which is to be employed under the
contract shall be classified in conformance with the wage determination. The
contracting officer shall approve an additional classification and wage rate and fringe
benefits therefor only when the following criteria have been met:
(1) The work to be performed by the classification requested is not performed by a
classification in the wage determination; and
(2) The classification is utilized in the area by the construction industry; and
(3) The proposed wage rate, including any bona fide fringe benefits, bears a
reasonable relationship to the wage rates contained in the wage determination.
(B) If the contractor and the laborers and mechanics to be employed in the
classification (if known), or their representatives, and the contracting officer agree on
the classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits
where appropriate), a report of the action taken shall be sent by the contracting officer
to the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards
Administration, Washington, DC 20210. The Administrator, or an authorized
representative, will approve, modify, or disapprove every additional classification
action within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the
contracting officer within the 30-day period that additional time is necessary.
(C) In the event the contractor, the laborers or mechanics to be employed in the
classification or their representatives, and the contracting officer do not agree on the
proposed classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe
benefits, where appropriate), the contracting officer shall refer the questions, including
the views of all interested parties and the recommendation of the contracting officer, to
the Administrator for determination. The Administrator, or an authorized
representative, will issue a determination with 30 days of receipt and so advise the
contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period that
additional time is necessary.
(D) The wage rate (including fringe benefits where appropriate) determined pursuant to
paragraphs (a)(1)(v) (B) or (C) of this section, shall be paid to all workers performing
work in the classification under this contract from the first day on which work is
performed in the classification.
(2) Withholding - The [ insert name of grantee ] shall upon its own action or upon written
request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause
to be withheld from the contractor under this contract or any other Federal contract
with the same prime contractor, or any other federally-assisted contract subject to
Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, which is held by the same prime
contractor, so much of the accrued payments or advances as may be considered
necessary to pay laborers and mechanics, including apprentices, trainees, and
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helpers, employed by the contractor or any subcontractor the full amount of wages
required by the contract. In the event of failure to pay any laborer or mechanic,
including any apprentice, trainee, or helper, employed or working on the site of the
work (or under the United States Housing Act of 1937 or under the Housing Act of
1949 in the construction or development of the project), all or part of the wages
required by the contract, the [ insert name of grantee ] may, after written notice to the
contractor, sponsor, applicant, or owner, take such action as may be necessary to
cause the suspension of any further payment, advance, or guarantee of funds until
such violations have ceased.
(2) Payrolls and basic records - (i) Payrolls and basic records relating thereto shall be
maintained by the contractor during the course of the work and preserved for a period
of three years thereafter for all laborers and mechanics working at the site of the work
(or under the United States Housing Act of 1937, or under the Housing Act of 1949, in
the construction or development of the project). Such records shall contain the name,
address, and social security number of each such worker, his or her correct
classification, hourly rates of wages paid (including rates of contributions or costs
anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits or cash equivalents thereof of the types
described in section 1(b)(2)(B) of the Davis-Bacon Act), daily and weekly number of
hours worked, deductions made and actual wages paid. Whenever the Secretary of
Labor has found under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iv) that the wages of any laborer or mechanic
include the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing benefits under a
plan or program described in section 1(b)(2)(B) of the Davis-Bacon Act, the contractor
shall maintain records which show that the commitment to provide such benefits is
enforceable, that the plan or program is financially responsible, and that the plan or
program has been communicated in writing to the laborers or mechanics affected, and
records which show the costs anticipated or the actual cost incurred in providing such
benefits. Contractors employing apprentices or trainees under approved programs
shall maintain written evidence of the registration of apprenticeship programs and
certification of trainee programs, the registration of the apprentices and trainees, and
the ratios and wage rates prescribed in the applicable programs.
(ii)(A) The contractor shall submit weekly for each week in which any contract work is
performed a copy of all payrolls to the [ insert name of grantee ] for transmission to
the Federal Transit Administration. The payrolls submitted shall set out accurately and
completely all of the information required to be maintained under section 5.5(a)(3)(i) of
Regulations, 29 CFR part 5. This information may be submitted in any form desired.
Optional Form WH-347 is available for this purpose and may be purchased from the
Superintendent of Documents (Federal Stock Number 029-005-00014-1), U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. The prime contractor is
responsible for the submission of copies of payrolls by all subcontractors.
(B) Each payroll submitted shall be accompanied by a "Statement of Compliance,"
signed by the contractor or subcontractor or his or her agent who pays or supervises
the payment of the persons employed under the contract and shall certify the following:
(1) That the payroll for the payroll period contains the information required to be
maintained under section 5.5(a)(3)(i) of Regulations, 29 CFR part 5 and that such
information is correct and complete;
(2) That each laborer or mechanic (including each helper, apprentice, and trainee)
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employed on the contract during the payroll period has been paid the full weekly
wages earned, without rebate, either directly or indirectly, and that no deductions have
been made either directly or indirectly from the full wages earned, other than
permissible deductions as set forth in Regulations, 29 CFR part 3;
(3) That each laborer or mechanic has been paid not less than the applicable wage
rates and fringe benefits or cash equivalents for the classification of work performed,
as specified in the applicable wage determination incorporated into the contract.
(C) The weekly submission of a properly executed certification set forth on the reverse
side of Optional Form WH-347 shall satisfy the requirement for submission of the
"Statement of Compliance" required by paragraph (a)(3)(ii)(B) of this section.
(D) The falsification of any of the above certifications may subject the contractor or
subcontractor to civil or criminal prosecution under section 1001 of title 18 and section
231 of title 31 of the United States Code.
(iii) The contractor or subcontractor shall make the records required under paragraph
(a)(3)(i) of this section available for inspection, copying, or transcription by authorized
representatives of the Federal Transit Administration or the Department of Labor, and
shall permit such representatives to interview employees during working hours on the
job. If the contractor or subcontractor fails to submit the required records or to make
them available, the Federal agency may, after written notice to the contractor, sponsor,
applicant, or owner, take such action as may be necessary to cause the suspension of
any further payment, advance, or guarantee of funds. Furthermore, failure to submit
the required records upon request or to make such records available may be grounds
for debarment action pursuant to 29 CFR 5.12.
(3) Apprentices and trainees - (i) Apprentices - Apprentices will be permitted to work at
less than the predetermined rate for the work they performed when they are employed
pursuant to and individually registered in a bona fide apprenticeship program
registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training
Administration, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, or with a State Apprenticeship
Agency recognized by the Bureau, or if a person is employed in his or her first 90 days
of probationary employment as an apprentice in such an apprenticeship program, who
is not individually registered in the program, but who has been certified by the Bureau
of Apprenticeship and Training or a State Apprenticeship Agency (where appropriate)
to be eligible for probationary employment as an apprentice. The allowable ratio of
apprentices to journeymen on the job site in any craft classification shall not be greater
than the ratio permitted to the contractor as to the entire work force under the
registered program. Any worker listed on a payroll at an apprentice wage rate, who is
not registered or otherwise employed as stated above, shall be paid not less than the
applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the classification of work actually
performed. In addition, any apprentice performing work on the job site in excess of the
ratio permitted under the registered program shall be paid not less than the applicable
wage rate on the wage determination for the work actually performed. Where a
contractor is performing construction on a project in a locality other than that in which
its program is registered, the ratios and wage rates (expressed in percentages of the
journeyman's hourly rate) specified in the contractor's or subcontractor's registered
program shall be observed. Every apprentice must be paid at not less than the rate
specified in the registered program for the apprentice's level of progress, expressed as
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a percentage of the journeymen hourly rate specified in the applicable wage
determination. Apprentices shall be paid fringe benefits in accordance with the
provisions of the apprenticeship program. If the apprenticeship program does not
specify fringe benefits, apprentices must be paid the full amount of fringe benefits
listed on the wage determination for the applicable classification. If the Administrator
of the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor determines that a
different practice prevails for the applicable apprentice classification, fringes shall be
paid in accordance with that determination. In the event the Bureau of Apprenticeship
and Training, or a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Bureau, withdraws
approval of an apprenticeship program, the contractor will no longer be permitted to
utilize apprentices at less than the applicable predetermined rate for the work
performed until an acceptable program is approved.
(ii) Trainees - Except as provided in 29 CFR 5.16, trainees will not be permitted to
work at less than the predetermined rate for the work performed unless they are
employed pursuant to and individually registered in a program which has received prior
approval, evidenced by formal certification by the U.S. Department of Labor,
Employment and Training Administration. The ratio of trainees to journeymen on the
job site shall not be greater than permitted under the plan approved by the
Employment and Training Administration. Every trainee must be paid at not less than
the rate specified in the approved program for the trainee's level of progress,
expressed as a percentage of the journeyman hourly rate specified in the applicable
wage determination. Trainees shall be paid fringe benefits in accordance with the
provisions of the trainee program. If the trainee program does not mention fringe
benefits, trainees shall be paid the full amount of fringe benefits listed on the wage
determination unless the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division determines that
there is an apprenticeship program associated with the corresponding journeyman
wage rate on the wage determination which provides for less than full fringe benefits
for apprentices. Any employee listed on the payroll at a trainee rate who is not
registered and participating in a training plan approved by the Employment and
Training Administration shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the
wage determination for the classification of work actually performed. In addition, any
trainee performing work on the job site in excess of the ratio permitted under the
registered program shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage
determination for the work actually performed. In the event the Employment and
Training Administration withdraws approval of a training program, the contractor will no
longer be permitted to utilize trainees at less than the applicable predetermined rate for
the work performed until an acceptable program is approved.
(iii) Equal employment opportunity - The utilization of apprentices, trainees and
journeymen under this part shall be in conformity with the equal employment
opportunity requirements of Executive Order 11246, as amended, and 29 CFR part 30.
(5) Compliance with Copeland Act requirements - The contractor shall comply with the
requirements of 29 CFR part 3, which are incorporated by reference in this contract.
(6) Subcontracts - The contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the
clauses contained in 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1) through (10) and such other clauses as the
Federal Transit Administration may by appropriate instructions require, and also a
clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses in any lower tier
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subcontracts. The prime contractor shall be responsible for the compliance by any
subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with all the contract clauses in 29 CFR 5.5.
(7) Contract termination: debarment - A breach of the contract clauses in 29 CFR 5.5
may be grounds for termination of the contract, and for debarment as a contractor and
a subcontractor as provided in 29 CFR 5.12.
(8) Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act requirements - All rulings and
interpretations of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts contained in 29 CFR parts 1, 3,
and 5 are herein incorporated by reference in this contract.
(9) Disputes concerning labor standards - Disputes arising out of the labor standards
provisions of this contract shall not be subject to the general disputes clause of this
contract. Such disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures of the
Department of Labor set forth in 29 CFR parts 5, 6, and 7. Disputes within the
meaning of this clause include disputes between the contractor (or any of its
subcontractors) and the contracting agency, the U.S. Department of Labor, or the
employees or their representatives.
(10) Certification of eligibility - (i) By entering into this contract, the contractor certifies
that neither it (nor he or she) nor any person or firm who has an interest in the
contractor's firm is a person or firm ineligible to be awarded Government contracts by
virtue of section 3(a) of the Davis-Bacon Act or 29 CFR 5.12(a)(1).
(ii) No part of this contract shall be subcontracted to any person or firm ineligible for
award of a Government contract by virtue of section 3(a) of the Davis-Bacon Act or 29
CFR 5.12(a)(1).
(iii) The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in the U.S. Criminal Code,
18 U.S.C. 1001.
17. CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT
Background and Application
The Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act is codified at 40 USC 3701, et seq.
The Act applies to grantee contracts and subcontracts “financed at least in part by loans or
grants from … the [Federal] Government.” 40 USC 3701(b)(1)(B)(iii) and (b)(2), 29 CFR
5.2(h), 49 CFR 18.36(i)(6). Although the original Act required its application in any
construction contract over $2,000 or non-construction contract to which the Act applied
over $2,500 (and language to that effect is still found in 49 CFR 18.36(i)(6)), the Act no
longer applies to any “contract in an amount that is not greater than $100,000.” 40 USC
3701(b)(3) (A)(iii).
The Act applies to construction contracts and, in very limited circumstances, non-
construction projects that employ “laborers or mechanics on a public work.” These non-
construction applications do not generally apply to transit procurements because transit
procurements (to include rail cars and buses) are deemed “commercial items.” 40 USC
3707, 41 USC 403 (12). A grantee that contemplates entering into a contract to procure a
developmental or unique item should consult counsel to determine if the Act applies to that
procurement and that additional language required by 29 CFR 5.5(c) must be added to the
basic clause below.
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The clause language is drawn directly from 29 CFR 5.5(b) and any deviation from the
model clause below should be coordinated with counsel to ensure the Act’s requirements
are satisfied.
Clause Language
Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards
(1) Overtime requirements - No contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of
the contract work which may require or involve the employment of laborers or
mechanics shall require or permit any such laborer or mechanic in any workweek in
which he or she is employed on such work to work in excess of forty hours in such
workweek unless such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rate not less
than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of
forty hours in such workweek.
(2) Violation; liability for unpaid wages; liquidated damages - In the event of any
violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section the contractor and any
subcontractor responsible therefor shall be liable for the unpaid wages. In addition,
such contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the United States for liquidated
damages. Such liquidated damages shall be computed with respect to each individual
laborer or mechanic, including watchmen and guards, employed in violation of the
clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section, in the sum of $10 for each calendar
day on which such individual was required or permitted to work in excess of the
standard workweek of forty hours without payment of the overtime wages required by
the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section.
(3) Withholding for unpaid wages and liquidated damages - The (write in the name of
the grantee) shall upon its own action or upon written request of an authorized
representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause to be withheld, from any
moneys payable on account of work performed by the contractor or subcontractor
under any such contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor,
or any other federally-assisted contract subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety
Standards Act, which is held by the same prime contractor, such sums as may be
determined to be necessary to satisfy any liabilities of such contractor or subcontractor
for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as provided in the clause set forth in
paragraph (2) of this section.
(4) Subcontracts - The contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the
clauses set forth in paragraphs (1) through (4) of this section and also a clause requiring
the subcontractors to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime
contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier
subcontractor with the clauses set forth in paragraphs (1) through (4) of this section.
18. BONDING REQUIREMENTS
Applicability to Contracts
For those construction or facility improvement contracts or subcontracts exceeding
$100,000, FTA may accept the bonding policy and requirements of the recipient,
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provided that they meet the minimum requirements for construction contracts as
follows:
a. A bid guarantee from each bidder equivalent to five (5) percent of the bid price. The
"bid guarantees" shall consist of a firm commitment such as a bid bond, certifies
check, or other negotiable instrument accompanying a bid as assurance that the
bidder will, upon acceptance of his bid, execute such contractual documents as may
be required within the time specified.
b. A performance bond on the part to the Contractor for 100 percent of the contract price.
A "performance bond" is one executed in connection with a contract to secure
fulfillment of all the contractor's obligations under such contract.
c. A payment bond on the part of the contractor for 100 percent of the contract price. A
"payment bond" is one executed in connection with a contract to assure payment, as
required by law, of all persons supplying labor and material in the execution of the
work provided for in the contract. Payment bond amounts required from Contractors
are as follows:
(1) 50% of the contract price if the contract price is not more than $1 million;
(2) 40% of the contract price if the contract price is more than $1 million but not more
than $5 million; or
(3) $2.5 million if the contract price is more than $5 million.
d. A cash deposit, certified check or other negotiable instrument may be accepted by a
grantee in lieu of performance and payment bonds, provided the grantee has
established a procedure to assure that the interest of FTA is adequately protected. An
irrevocable letter of credit would also satisfy the requirement for a bond.
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Bonding requirements flow down to the first tier contractors.
Model Clauses/Language
FTA does not prescribe specific wording to be included in third party contracts. FTA has
prepared sample clauses as follows:
Bid Bond Requirements (Construction)
(a) Bid Security
A Bid Bond must be issued by a fully qualified surety company acceptable to
(Recipient) and listed as a company currently authorized under 31 CFR, Part 223
as possessing a Certificate of Authority as described thereunder.
(b) Rights Reserved
In submitting this Bid, it is understood and agreed by bidder that the right is
reserved by (Recipient) to reject any and all bids, or part of any bid, and it is
agreed that the Bid may not be withdrawn for a period of [ninety (90)] days
subsequent to the opening of bids, without the written consent of (Recipient).
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It is also understood and agreed that if the undersigned bidder should withdraw
any part or all of his bid within [ninety (90)] days after the bid opening without the
written consent of (Recipient), shall refuse or be unable to enter into this Contract,
as provided above, or refuse or be unable to furnish adequate and acceptable
Performance Bonds and Labor and Material Payments Bonds, as provided above,
or refuse or be unable to furnish adequate and acceptable insurance, as provided
above, he shall forfeit his bid security to the extent of (Recipient's) damages
occasioned by such withdrawal, or refusal, or inability to enter into an agreement,
or provide adequate security therefor.
It is further understood and agreed that to the extent the defaulting bidder's Bid
Bond, Certified Check, Cashier's Check, Treasurer's Check, and/or Official Bank
Check (excluding any income generated thereby which has been retained by
(Recipient) as provided in [Item x "Bid Security" of the Instructions to Bidders])
shall prove inadequate to fully recompense (Recipient) for the damages
occasioned by default, then the undersigned bidder agrees to indemnify (Recipient)
and pay over to (Recipient) the difference between the bid security and
(Recipient's) total damages, so as to make (Recipient) whole.
The undersigned understands that any material alteration of any of the above or
any of the material contained on this form, other than that requested, will render
the bid unresponsive.
Performance and Payment Bonding Requirements (Construction)
The Contractor shall be required to obtain performance and payment bonds as follows:
(a) Performance bonds
1. The penal amount of performance bonds shall be 100 percent of the original
contract price, unless the (Recipient) determines that a lesser amount would be
adequate for the protection of the (Recipient).
2. The (Recipient) may require additional performance bond protection when a
contract price is increased. The increase in protection shall generally equal 100
percent of the increase in contract price. The (Recipient) may secure additional
protection by directing the Contractor to increase the penal amount of the existing
bond or to obtain an additional bond.
(b) Payment bonds
1. The penal amount of the payment bonds shall equal:
(i) Fifty percent of the contract price if the contract price is not more than $1
million.
(ii) Forty percent of the contract price if the contract price is more than $1 million
but not more than $5 million; or
(iii) Two and one half million if the contract price is more than $5 million.
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2. If the original contract price is $5 million or less, the (Recipient) may require
additional protection as required by subparagraph 1 if the contract price is
increased.
Performance and Payment Bonding Requirements (Non-Construction)
The Contractor may be required to obtain performance and payment bonds when
necessary to protect the (Recipient's) interest.
(a) The following situations may warrant a performance bond:
1. (Recipient) property or funds are to be provided to the contractor for use in
performing the contract or as partial compensation (as in retention of salvaged
material).
2. A contractor sells assets to or merges with another concern, and the (Recipient),
after recognizing the latter concern as the successor in interest, desires assurance
that it is financially capable.
3. Substantial progress payments are made before delivery of end items starts.
4. Contracts are for dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements.
(b) When it is determined that a performance bond is required, the Contractor shall be
required to obtain performance bonds as follows:
1. The penal amount of performance bonds shall be 100 percent of the original
contract price, unless the (Recipient) determines that a lesser amount would be
adequate for the protection of the (Recipient).
2. The (Recipient) may require additional performance bond protection when a
contract price is increased. The increase in protection shall generally equal 100
percent of the increase in contract price. The (Recipient) may secure additional
protection by directing the Contractor to increase the penal amount of the existing
bond or to obtain an additional bond.
(c) A payment bond is required only when a performance bond is required, and if the use
of payment bond is in the (Recipient's) interest.
(d) When it is determined that a payment bond is required, the Contractor shall be required
to obtain payment bonds as follows:
1. The penal amount of payment bonds shall equal:
(i) Fifty percent of the contract price if the contract price is not more than $1
million;
(ii) Forty percent of the contract price if the contract price is more than $1 million
but not more than $5 million; or
(iii) Two and one half million if the contract price is increased.
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Advance Payment Bonding Requirements
The Contractor may be required to obtain an advance payment bond if the contract
contains an advance payment provision and a performance bond is not furnished. The
(recipient) shall determine the amount of the advance payment bond necessary to protect
the (Recipient).
Patent Infringement Bonding Requirements (Patent Indemnity)
The Contractor may be required to obtain a patent indemnity bond if a performance bond
is not furnished and the financial responsibility of the Contractor is unknown or doubtful.
The (recipient) shall determine the amount of the patent indemnity to protect the
(Recipient).
Warranty of the Work and Maintenance Bonds
1. The Contractor warrants to (Recipient), the Architect and/or Engineer that all materials
and equipment furnished under this Contract will be of highest quality and new unless
otherwise specified by (Recipient), free from faults and defects and in conformance
with the Contract Documents. All work not so conforming to these standards shall be
considered defective. If required by the [Project Manager], the Contractor shall furnish
satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of materials and equipment.
2. The Work furnished must be of first quality and the workmanship must be the best
obtainable in the various trades. The Work must be of safe, substantial and durable
construction in all respects. The Contractor hereby guarantees the Work against
defective materials or faulty workmanship for a minimum period of one (1) year after
Final Payment by (Recipient) and shall replace or repair any defective materials or
equipment or faulty workmanship during the period of the guarantee at no cost to
(Recipient). As additional security for these guarantees, the Contractor shall, prior to
the release of Final Payment [as provided in Item X below], furnish separate
Maintenance (or Guarantee) Bonds in form acceptable to (Recipient) written by the
same corporate surety that provides the Performance Bond and Labor and Material
Payment Bond for this Contract. These bonds shall secure the Contractor's obligation
to replace or repair defective materials and faulty workmanship for a minimum period
of one (1) year after Final Payment and shall be written in an amount equal to ONE
HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) of the CONTRACT SUM, as adjusted (if at all).
19. SEISMIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
(42 U.S.C. 7701 et seq., 49 CFR Part 41)
Applicability to Contracts
The Seismic Safety requirements apply only to contracts for the construction of new
buildings or additions to existing buildings.
Flow Down
The Seismic Safety requirements flow down from FTA recipients and subrecipients to first
tier contractors to assure compliance, with the applicable building standards for Seismic
Safety, including the work performed by all subcontractors.
Model Clauses/Language
The regulations do not provide suggested language for third-party contract clauses. The
following language has been developed by FTA.
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Seismic Safety - The contractor agrees that any new building or addition to an existing
building will be designed and constructed in accordance with the standards for Seismic
Safety required in Department of Transportation Seismic Safety Regulations 49 CFR Part
41 and will certify to compliance to the extent required by the regulation. The contractor
also agrees to ensure that all work performed under this contract including work performed
by a subcontractor is in compliance with the standards required by the Seismic Safety
Regulations and the certification of compliance issued on the project.
20. 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
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)).
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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)).
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.
21. RECYCLED PRODUCTS
(42 U.S.C. 6962, 40 CFR Part 247, Executive Order 12873)
Applicability to Contracts
The Recycled Products requirements apply to all contracts for items designated by the
EPA, when the purchaser or contractor procures $10,000 or more of one of these items
during the fiscal year, or has procured $10,000 or more of such items in the previous fiscal
year, using Federal funds. New requirements for "recovered materials" will become
effective May 1, 1996. These new regulations apply to all procurement actions involving
items designated by the EPA, where the procuring agency purchases $10,000 or more of
one of these items in a fiscal year, or when the cost of such items purchased during the
previous fiscal year was $10,000.
Flow Down
These requirements flow down to all to all contractor and subcontractor tiers.
Model Clause/Language
No specific clause is mandated, but FTA has developed the following language.
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Recovered Materials - The contractor agrees to comply with all the requirements of
Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as amended (42
U.S.C. 6962), including but not limited to the regulatory provisions of 40 CFR Part 247,
and Executive Order 12873, as they apply to the procurement of the items designated in
Subpart B of 40 CFR Part 247.
22. 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.
23. 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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DAVIS BACON WAGE RATES
General Decision Number: CO170034 08/18/2017 CO34
Superseded General Decision Number: CO20160034
State: Colorado
Construction Type: Building
County: Larimer County in Colorado.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (does not include single family homes or apartments
up to and including 4 stories).
Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.20 for calendar year
2017 applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded
(and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the
EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at
least $10.20 (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all
hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2017. The EO minimum wage rate will
be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections
under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.
Modification Number Publication Date
0 01/06/2017
1 01/13/2017
2 01/27/2017
3 02/03/2017
4 04/07/2017
5 05/19/2017
6 05/26/2017
7 06/02/2017
8 06/09/2017
9 07/21/2017
10 08/18/2017
ELEC0068-002 06/01/2017
Rates Fringes
ELECTRICIAN .................................................................... $ 34.70 14.97
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ELEV0025-001 01/01/2017
Rates Fringes
ELEVATOR MECHANIC ..................................................... $ 42.35 31.58
FOOTNOTE:
a.Vacation: 6%/under 5 years based on regular hourly rate for all hours worked. 8%/over 5
years based on regular hourly rate for all hours worked. b. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day;
Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veterans' Day; Thanksgiving Day; the Friday
after Thanksgiving Day; and Christmas Day.
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ENGI0009-017 05/01/2017
Rates Fringes
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
(Crane)
141 tons and over .......................................................... $ 29.82 10.10
50 tons and under .......................................................... $ 27.75 10.10
51 to 90 tons .................................................................. $ 27.92 10.10
91 to 140 tons ................................................................ $ 28.55 10.10
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IRON0024-009 05/01/2017
Rates Fringes
IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL ........................................ $ 26.30 12.25
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IRON0024-010 05/01/2017
Rates Fringes
IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL ......................................... $ 26.30 12.25
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* PAIN0079-009 08/01/2017
Rates Fringes
PAINTER (Spray) ................................................................ $ 20.50 8.41
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PAIN0419-002 07/01/2016
Rates Fringes
FLOOR LAYER: Carpet Only .............................................. $ 20.00 10.83
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PLUM0003-010 06/01/2017
Rates Fringes
PLUMBER (Excludes HVAC Duct and Pipe Installation). .... $ 34.53 16.44
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PLUM0208-011 06/01/2017
Rates Fringes
PIPEFITTER (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation;
Excludes HVAC Duct Installation) ....................................... $ 33.30 17.65
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SHEE0009-007 07/01/2017
Rates Fringes
SHEET METAL WORKER (Includes HVAC Duct
Installation; Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation)....................$ 33.26 16.61
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SUCO2013-010 07/31/2015
Rates Fringes
ACOUSTICAL CEILING MECHANIC .................................. $ 21.08 0.00
BRICKLAYER ..................................................................... $ 21.96 0.00
CARPENTER (Drywall
Finishing/Taping Only) ........................................................ $ 17.49 0.00
CARPENTER (Drywall Hanging only) ................................. $ 16.91 0.00
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CARPENTER, Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation,
Drywall finishing/Taping, and Drywall Hanging .................... $ 21.87 4.83
CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER ........................ $ 21.44 10.23
INSULATOR - MECHANICAL
(Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation) ...................... $ 18.46 3.10
LABORER: Common or General ........................................ $ 13.87 2.80
LABORER: Mason Tender – Brick ..................................... $ 15.99 0.00
LABORER: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete .................. $ 16.00 0.00
LABORER: Pipelayer ......................................................... $ 16.96 3.68
OPERATOR:
Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe ............................................. $ 20.78 5.78
OPERATOR: Bobcat/Skid
Steer/Skid Loader ............................................................... $ 18.58 2.42
OPERATOR: Grader/Blade ................................................ $ 21.50 0.00
PAINTER (Brush and Roller) ............................................... $ 17.00 1.81
ROOFER ............................................................................ $ 16.03 0.00
TRUCK DRIVER: Dump Truck ........................................... $ 17.34 0.00
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WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is
incidental.
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Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors
applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and
any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO,
the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they
work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid
sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to
assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has
other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist
a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic
violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and
worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.
Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed
may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5
(a) (1) (ii)).
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The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been
found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage
determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order of "identifiers" that indicate
whether the particular rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate for local), a survey rate
(weighted average rate) or a union average rate (weighted union average rate).
Union Rate Identifiers
A four letter classification abbreviation identifier enclosed in dotted lines beginning with
characters other than "SU" or "UAVG" denotes that the union classification and rate were
prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example: PLUM0198-005 07/01/2014. PLUM is
an abbreviation identifier of the union which prevailed in the survey for this classification, which
in this example would be Plumbers. 0198 indicates the local union number or district council
number where applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number, 005 in the example, is
an internal number used in processing the wage determination. 07/01/2014 is the effective date
of the most current negotiated rate, which in this example is July 1, 2014.
Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all rate changes in the collective bargaining
agreement (CBA) governing this classification and rate.
Survey Rate Identifiers
Classifications listed under the "SU" identifier indicate that no one rate prevailed for this
classification in the survey and the published rate is derived by computing a weighted average
rate based on all the rates reported in the survey for that classification. As this weighted
average rate includes all rates reported in the survey, it may include both union and non-union
rates. Example: SULA2012-007 5/13/2014. SU indicates the rates are survey rates based on a
weighted average calculation of rates and are not majority rates. LA indicates the State of
Louisiana. 2012 is the year of survey on which these classifications and rates are based. The
next number, 007 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage
determination. 5/13/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates
under that identifier.
Survey wage rates are not updated and remain in effect until a new survey is conducted.
Union Average Rate Identifiers
Classification(s) listed under the UAVG identifier indicate that no single majority rate prevailed
for those classifications; however, 100% of the data reported for the classifications was union
data. EXAMPLE: UAVG-OH-0010 08/29/2014. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted union
average rate. OH indicates the state. The next number, 0010 in the example, is an internal
number used in producing the wage determination. 08/29/2014 indicates the survey completion
date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.
A UAVG rate will be updated once a year, usually in January of each year, to reflect a weighted
average of the current negotiated/CBA rate of the union locals from which the rate is
based.
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WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS
1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be:
* an existing published wage determination
* a survey underlying a wage determination
* a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on a wage determination matter
* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling
On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should
be with the Wage and Hour Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted
because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the Davis-Bacon survey program. If the
response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.) and 3.)
should be followed.
With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact
should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:
Branch of Construction Wage Determinations
Wage and Hour Division
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the
action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29
CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:
Wage and Hour Administrator
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and by
any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that the
requestor considers relevant to the issue.
3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to
the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:
Administrative Review Board
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.
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END OF GENERAL DECISION
Contractor
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None
None unless
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None unless
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Grantees
Yes3
Those imposed
on non-state
Yes
Yes
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