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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
8730 ENGINEERING DESIGN AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE POWER TRAIL GRADE
SEPARATED CROSSING AT HARMONY ROAD
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide the City with a
feasibility study, preliminary engineering design, final engineering design, right-of-way plan
development, and design support during construction for the Power Trail and Harmony Road
Grade Separated Crossing 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), May 8,
2018 and referenced as Proposal No. 8730. If delivered, they are to be sent to 215 North
Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed, the address is P.O. Box 580,
Fort Collins, 80522-0580. Please note, additional time is required for bids mailed to the PO
Box to be received at the Purchasing Office.
The City encourages all Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) to submit proposals in
response to all requests for proposals. No individual or business will be discriminated against
on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin. It is the City’s policy to create a level
playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly and to ensure nondiscrimination in the award
and administration of all contracts.
A pre-proposal conference with representatives of prospective Proposers will be held at
9:00 AM, on April 16, 2018, in Conference Room 2E (Training Room) at 215 N Mason St.
Prospective Bidders are invited to present their questions relative to this Bid proposal at this
meeting.
Questions concerning the scope of the bid should be directed to Caleb Feaver, Project
Manager, at (970) 416-4229 or cfeaver@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 Caleb Feaver, with a copy to
Elliot Dale, no later than 5:00 PM our clock on April 23, 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
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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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.
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 Paul
Purchasing Director
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
8730 ENGINEERING DESIGN AND SUPPORT FOR THE POWER TRAIL
GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING AT HARMONY ROAD
The City of Fort Collins Engineering Department (City) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP)
to consulting firms and/or teams interested in providing the City with feasibility study, preliminary
engineering design, final engineering design, right-of-way plan development, and design
support during construction for the Power Trail and Harmony Road Grade Separated Crossing
Project (Project). The City will use local funds for design services through this contract;
however, construction and/or right-of-way acquisition will be partially federally funded and will
have Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) oversight. As such, the design must follow
CDOT requirements for Local Agency (LA) projects. The initial work order will be written for
deliverables through the feasibility study. It is the City’s intent to use a single Professional team
through the final design of the Project. Extension of the design contract past the feasibility study
will be based on the feasibility of various alternatives and preferred alternative, and continued
satisfactory performance of the Professional team.
This project contains Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funding as administered through
CDOT. All work associated with the Project must be in accordance with CDOT specifications
and Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). All plans must be prepared in
CDOT format, and specifications must be written in the format of the latest CDOT Standard
Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.
Proposing firms/teams shall be pre-qualified with CDOT for BR – Bridge Design, HD – Highway
and Street Design, and HY – Hydraulics Design.
The successful firm or team will identify and address all the tasks, issues and deliverables in
their proposal. Prospective teams must possess the expertise and experience necessary to
complete the project on time and within the established budget, and be motivated to work with
City Staff, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and all other affected interests to
accomplish the goals and objectives associated with this project.
The successful firm or team should demonstrate the following in their proposal:
• Plan preparation and coordination involving all aspects of design engineering
• Ability to formulate and analyze multiple alternatives and their effectiveness at meeting
the project goals, while minimizing and mitigating impacts to private property, utilities,
railroad property, and existing private easements
• Proven ability to conduct effective and timely negotiations with railroads and utility
companies (stakeholders), including anticipation of stakeholder requirements and
development of solutions to address requirements while meeting project goals, budget
and schedule
• Ability to meet aggressive design and construction schedules including accelerated
environmental clearances, historic clearances and right-of-way (ROW) plan approval
• Thorough understanding of CDOT and FHWA procedures and requirements
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• Roadway and pedestrian bridge design
• Ability to develop effective and creative methods for construction phasing (roadway and
bridge)
• Verifiable experience with the City’s Streetscape Standards for recreational trail,
roadway and bridge
Tasks to complete the project include, but are not limited to, those outlined in the attached
preliminary Scope of Work.
I. Introduction
The City of Fort Collins is seeking professional consulting services for feasibility study
and design of the Power Trail and Harmony Road Grade Separated Crossing Project.
The City has identified this project as a high priority to provide trail connectivity across a
major arterial roadway and help complete the regional trail network.
Harmony Road is a six-lane arterial roadway with on-street bike lanes and detached
sidewalk. The Harmony Road right-of-way is 165 feet wide in this location.
The existing Power Trail is a 10-foot-wide, multi-use, paved concrete trail running north
and south through the City. The trail provides connectivity between the Spring Creek
Trail (and Poudre Trail) to the north and the Fossil Creek Trail to the south. It intersects
the Fossil Creek Trail north of Trilby Road. The trail continues south at grade separated
crossings of both Trilby and Carpenter Road providing connectivity to the Loveland
recreational trail system at Boyd Lake. The Power Trail represents an integral segment
of the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (NFRMPO) regionally
recognized Corridor #7 Front Range Trail (West) in the NFRMPO Regional Bicycle Plan
(March 2013). The completed Front Range Trail West corridor is envisioned to stretch
from Cheyenne, Wyoming to the Denver/Boulder area.
The existing Power Trail has approximately a three-quarter mile gap in it, north and
south of Harmony Road. The detour route is approximately 1.5 miles long and requires
users to cross Harmony Road at grade at McMurry Avenue, which puts bicycles and
pedestrians in conflict with left and right turning vehicles at this intersection.
This project will design both the trail connection and grade separated crossing of
Harmony Road. Right-of-way (ROW) acquisition and construction may be completed
under separate projects, depending on funding source requirements.
The City has secured multiple funding sources for the design, ROW acquisition and
construction of the project. An approximate breakdown of the secured funding sources is
shown in the table below:
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Source Amount
Transportation Alternatives
Program (TAP) Grant
Including Local Matching
Funds (available CDOT
Fiscal year 2020)
$1,000,000
Local overmatch funds $900,000
City Staff are seeking additional funding opportunities, however proposing teams should
demonstrate ability and experience regarding value engineering projects of similar scope
and complexity, and ability and experience regarding finding additional grant funding
sources.
Required elements for the Project include:
• Identify and analyze multiple alternatives which will meet project goals of
providing a grade separated crossing of the Power Trail across Harmony Road.
Solutions may include:
o Power Trail overpass over Harmony Road
o Power Trail underpass under Harmony Road
• Coordination with CDOT Staff Bridge as required
• Coordination with UPRR and Platte River Power Authority (PRPA)
• Design landscaping, irrigation and urban design elements
• Coordinate with the City’s Art in Public Places (APP) Program
• Design and construct the project in a sustainable fashion which balances the
environmental, social and economic needs of the City and adjacent land owners
and businesses
The successful firm/team must work together in partnership with the City, CDOT, and
stakeholders to coordinate and conduct joint reviews at critical milestones throughout the
project. In addition, the project team will offer an extensive public outreach and
engagement process with the many project stakeholders to ensure the improvements
meet the needs of the area and are compatible with the current conditions, as well as to
serve the long-range vision.
Successful coordination with UPRR and PRPA will be critical to the successful
completion of the project. Proposing firms/teams should demonstrate their proven ability
to coordinate, negotiate with and anticipate the requirements of UPRR or similar
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railroads, and PRPA or similar utility land owners. Successful coordination will involve
early and frequent coordination meetings and iterative alternative development.
II. Professional Selection Process and Project Schedule
It is the City’s intent to hire a single Professional Team/Firm capable of handling the
following duties:
• Planning
• Multi-modal engineering
• Geotechnical engineering and groundwater analysis
• Structural design
• Urban design
• Landscaping and irrigation design
• Public and stakeholder support including graphics, renderings, and material
development
• Railroad coordination and negotiation
• Utility company coordination and negotiation
• Roadway design
• Utilities engineering
• ROW plan production
• Environmental and historic investigation and clearance support
• Design support during construction
On time delivery is imperative for the project. Proposing firms/teams must explain their
approach and innovative delivery strategy to ensure an efficient schedule. Firms/teams
shall submit a detailed project schedule outlining all phases of the project including
critical milestone dates. The City has listed anticipated dates for the Professional
Selection and Project Schedule as noted below.
• Professional Selection Process:
o RFP Available to the Public Week of April 9, 2018
o Pre-Proposal Meeting April 16, 2018 @ 10:00 AM
o Last Day to Submit Questions April 23, 2018 @ 5:00 PM
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o RFP Submittal Deadline May 8, 2018 @ 3:00 PM
o Conduct Interviews (Tentative) Week of May 21, 2018
o Select and Notify Professional (Tentative) Week of May 28, 2018
• Project Schedule
Construction should take place in 2020. Below is a tentative schedule meeting
this goal. We are interested in the proposing team’s proven ability to meet or
exceed this schedule.
o Project Kick-off and Alternative Analysis Summer 2018 – Fall 2018
o Preliminary and Final Engineering Fall 2018 – Summer 2019
o ROW Acquisition and Railroad Negotiations Spring 2019 – Spring 2020
o Advertise for Construction Spring 2020
Proposing firms/teams shall supply a design schedule with the proposal. The
schedule shall detail all items required to meet the advertisement date and shall
clearly indicate critical path work items. Proposing teams should also describe
solutions which may/will help accelerate the schedule. Proposal schedule should
show the Professional realistically meeting the above timeline or provide an
explanation for why the timeline is not attainable.
FHWA Performance End Dates will not be applied to the design, but may apply
to the ROW acquisition and will apply to construction. Dates will be determined
by CDOT and FHWA, with input from the City, prior to start of applicable phases.
Proposing firms/teams should demonstrate ability to accurately estimate
schedules for each phase of the project.
Because the design phase of the Project is using City funds, FHWA and CDOT
requirements do not apply for procurement of a firm/team. Proposing firms/teams shall
supply a fee schedule including hours and rates for each task on the schedule
developed by the firm/team. Final cost and fees will be negotiated with the successful
firm/team after the evaluation process has been completed, and will be based on the
scope of services developed with the successful firm/team. The contract will be set up in
a Cost Plus Fixed Fee format.
Proposing firms/teams should demonstrate their ability to create a unique “identity” for
the project location with respect to urban design and landscape architecture.
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III. Scope of Work
The following is an outline of a general scope of work. Proposing firms/teams shall
expand each of the tasks listed below. Additional tasks, if deemed necessary by the
proposing firms/team, shall be added to the list to ensure a successful project.
a. Project Kick-Off Phase:
City Tasks
o Provide relevant data from the LCUASS, Fort Collins 2013 Paved
Recreational Trail Master Plan, and 2014 Bicycle Master Plan
o Provide relevant data from the Pedestrian Grade Separated Prioritization
Study as it becomes available
o Provide aerial maps using 2013 or 2016 aerial photography
o Provide existing topographic survey per the City of Fort Collins
Groundmaster Coordinate System (Horizontal) and the City of Fort Collins
Vertical Control Network (NGVD 1929 – Unadjusted Vertical)
o Provide a digital copy (CAD format) of the existing surface and point files
o Provide property analysis map including ownership, property lines,
relevant easements, and current tenants based on title commitments
o Provide any known preliminary historical data
o Capture horizontal and vertical survey of potholed utilities
o Initiate coordination with Union Pacific Railroad
o Initiate coordination with Platte River Power Authority
Professional Tasks
o Review provided survey information and request additional survey from
City if needed
o Produce mapping based on information provided by the City
o Attend coordination meetings (as needed) with Union Pacific Railroad and
Platte River Power Authority
o Communicate with utility companies to ensure accurate information is
presented
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o Locate utilities by potholing (City may choose to use separate on-call
contractor for potholing)
o Conduct soil bores in order to develop geotechnical report including
groundwater analysis
o Provide assistance with the identification and assessment of historic
properties
b. Alternative Analysis and Feasibility Study Phase
This phase entails development of multiple alternatives and an alternative
analysis showing the feasibility of each alternative including (but not limited to)
the following factors: cost, schedule, utility impacts, usability by trail users,
compatibility with nearby railroad, property impacts, constructability, lifecycle and
long-term maintenance, and impacts to the traveling public.
The following activities shall be completed within this phase of the project. Work
items are identified according to City and Professional Tasks.
City Tasks
o Provide iterative feedback regarding alternatives developed by
Professional
o Make final determination (considering Professional recommendation) on
alternative to proceed to final design
Professional Tasks
o All tasks necessary to deliver alternative analysis and feasibility study
with Professional recommendation for which alternative to take to final
design
o Alternative must be compatible with UPRR and PRPA design
requirements
o Final alternative must be accepted by UPRR and PRPA if within
their ROW or easement(s)
o Collaborate with City iteratively to refine alternatives being explored and
criteria to consider
o Develop geotechnical report including groundwater analysis
o Development of Structure Selection Report, including:
o A minimum of two structure alternatives
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o Cost estimates for each structure in report
o Impacts to traveling public from construction of each structure in
report
o Any and all information and formatting requirements by CDOT
o Conceptual urban design for each structure in report
o Exhibits for public meetings if meetings are held prior to
alternative selection
Phase Deliverables
o Schedule for Feasibility Study Phase
o Feasibility study including Professional recommendation for alternative
o Graphics and/or renderings showing each alternative (may require drone
imagery)
o Geotechnical report including groundwater analysis
o Schedule for preliminary and final design for City selected alternative
o Structure selection report (including urban design for the structures)
c. Preliminary Engineering Phase
This phase entails development of a preliminary engineering plan set or Field
Inspection Review (FIR) level design and right-of-way plans approved by CDOT
and the City. The following design considerations shall be addressed:
o Trail design
o Roadway bridge or pedestrian bridge design
o Utility design
o Pedestrian and bicycle facilities including access for off-trail users
o Pavement design
o Urban design, landscaping and irrigation
o Right-of-way
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The following activities shall be completed within this phase of the project. Work
items are identified according to City and Professional tasks.
City Tasks
o Coordination with railroad, Platte River Power Authority, businesses,
residents and other stakeholders regarding proposed improvements
o Provide legal descriptions and exhibits of ROW, temporary construction
easements (TCE), and permanent easement (PE) acquisitions. Property
acquisition tasks will take place after CDOT ROW Plan Review
(ROWPR).
Professional Tasks
o All tasks necessary to deliver preliminary engineering design (FIR) plans,
construction specifications (including Standard Special Provisions and
Project Specific Special Provisions), quantity take-offs, bid tabulations,
and cost estimates. FIR plans also need to be of sufficient detail to
determine ROW acquisition areas, including TCEs and PEs. Plans must
be produced in accordance with all CDOT and LCUASS guidelines, and
in CDOT plan format. Plans, specifications, quantity take-offs, bid
tabulations, and cost estimates will be submitted to the City electronically.
The selected firm/team is fully responsible for the Quality Assurance and
Quality Control (QA/QC) of the deliverable documents.
o Development of two (2) urban design and landscape concept plans. Plans
shall reference urban design on the grade separated crossing, but must
incorporate urban design throughout the project footprint. One plan will be
selected and developed during the Final Engineering phase.
o Urban design elements may include the following
▪ Treatment of bicycle and pedestrian facilities
▪ Landscaping and irrigation
▪ Pedestrian lighting
▪ Coordination with Art in Public Places (artist will work
within separate contract)
o Proposing firms/teams should implement a historical and/or
cultural interpretation of the project area
o Urban design should be context sensitive
o Coordinate with City Project Manager and City Survey (including Survey
firms working for the City) to identify property impacts and extent of ROW
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and TCE acquisition needs. The Professional will provide a digital copy
(CAD format) of the linework to the City Project Manager and City Survey
for all proposed acquisition areas (temporary and permanent).
o Development of preliminary drainage report including outfall locations and
grade separated crossing stormwater management
o Thorough utility design
o Coordinate with City Utilities Department to include:
▪ Water
▪ Wastewater
▪ Stormwater
▪ Light & Power
▪ Fiber Optic and Traffic
▪ Broadband
o Coordinate with all private utilities potentially impacted by the
improvements
o Determine extent and location of any utility relocations
o Develop preliminary level stormwater improvement plans
o Development of pavement design
o Include subsurface exploration (boring) with laboratory test results
o Include recommendations for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) pavement
sections, as needed
o Attend and conduct FIR meeting. Meeting agenda and minutes to be
developed and provided by the Professional, with feedback and approval
from City Project Manager.
o Obtain environmental and historic clearances in accordance with City,
State and Federal requirements including, but not limited to preparing
necessary resource management plans and obtaining necessary permits.
Phase Deliverables
o Meeting minutes (see Public and Stakeholder Involvement section for
anticipated meetings)
o Preliminary drainage report
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o Pavement design
o Two (2) urban design and landscape alternatives (outside of the structure
selection report concepts)
o Electronic PDF file of preliminary plan set (11x17 CDOT Region 4
formatting)
o Electronic AutoCAD format file of design drawings
o Electronic MS Word file of preliminary project specification book
o Electronic MS Excel file of project bid tab and opinion of probable cost
o FIR meeting minutes and comment responses
o All categorical exclusion memorandums necessary for environmental and
historic clearances
d. Right-of-Way Phase
The ROW phase will occur concurrently with the preliminary design phase. The
successful firm/team will assist the City with development of a complete set of
ROW plans to be submitted to CDOT for review and approval. ROW plans must
be in current CDOT format and must be approved by the City of Fort Collins and
CDOT. Plans will be tied to the City of Fort Collins Groundmaster Coordinate
System (Horizontal) and the City of Fort Collins Vertical Control Network (NGVD
1929 – Unadjusted Vertical). ROW plans will include at least the following sheets:
o Title Sheet (including project location map)
o Tabulation of Properties
o Project Control Diagram
o Land Survey Control Diagram
o Tabulation of Boundary Evidence
o Monumentation Sheets
o ROW Plan Sheets
o Ownership Map
City Tasks
o Develop legal descriptions and exhibits for all proposed ROW, permanent
and temporary construction easements
o Review title commitments
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o Establish existing ROW per the title commitments
o Investigation of existing property pins
o Develop all existing property lines and easements
o Tabulation of monuments for the proposed ROW and easements
o Provide information to Professional for monumentation sheets for ROW
plan set
o Stamping and signing ROW plan set
o Installation of monuments
o Review of ROW plan set and coordination with Professional to implement
comments
Professional Tasks
o All drafting necessary for the ROW plan set
o Development of proposed ROW and easement line work
o Development of site specific mitigation plans for each parcel. For the
purposes of this proposal, proposing firms/teams should anticipate
mitigation plans for five (5) parcels with two (2) iterations per plan.
Phase Deliverables
o Complete ROW plan set approved by the City of Fort Collins and CDOT
e. Final Engineering Phase
This phase includes all necessary tasks to deliver final engineering design, or
award set, plans, construction specifications (including Standard Special
Provisions and Project Specific Special Provisions), quantity take-offs, bid
tabulations, and cost estimates. Plans must be produced in accordance with all
CDOT and LCUASS guidelines. Plans, specifications, quantity take-offs, bid
tabulations, and cost estimates will be submitted to the City electronically. The
successful firm/team is fully responsible for the QA/QC of the deliverable
documents.
City Tasks
o Coordinate with impacted businesses, residents, and stakeholders
regarding proposed improvements
Professional Tasks
o Development of final drainage report
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o Finalize urban design and landscape preferred alternative
o Attend and conduct FOR meeting. Meeting agenda and minutes to be
developed by Professional.
o Incorporate FOR comments into advertisement set of plans, construction
specifications, and cost estimate
All work shall be based on the requirements and guidelines found in current
versions of the following documents:
o Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS)
https://www.larimer.org/engineering/standards-and-guides/urban-area-
street-standards
o 2013 Paved Recreational Trail Master Plan
https://www.fcgov.com/parkplanning/plans-and-policies
o 2014 Bicycle Master Plan
https://www.fcgov.com/bicycling/bike-plan.php
o American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO) LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
o City of Fort Collins Master Street Plan
https://www.fcgov.com/transportationplanning/msp.php
o City of Fort Collins Pedestrian Plan
https://www.fcgov.com/transportationplanning/pedplan.php
o City of Fort Collins Transfort Strategic Plan
http://www.ridetransfort.com/abouttransfort/plans-and-projects/transfort-
strategic-plan
o CDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction
o CDOT Standard Plans, M&S Standards
o AASHTO guidelines
o Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines
o Proposed Right-of-Way Guidelines (PROWAG)
Phase Deliverables
o Meeting minutes (see Public and Stakeholder Involvement section for
anticipated meetings)
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o Final drainage report
o Stormwater management plan
o Final urban design and landscape plan
o FOR plans, construction specifications and estimate
o FOR meeting minutes and comment responses
o Electronic PDF of final plan set
o Electronic MS Word file of final project specification book
o Electronic MS Excel file of project bid tabulation and opinion of probable
cost
o Advertisement plans, construction specifications, and bid tabulation
f. Advertisement and Construction Phases:
o Professional will be tasked with providing any necessary responses and
subsequent documentation for revisions to the plans, specifications, and
bid tabulation as a result of Requests for Information (RFI). Professional
shall also be tasked with providing addenda and field memos required
during the advertisement and construction phases.
o Professional shall incorporate any changes and/or modifications to the
plan set, specifications, and bid tabulation as necessary as a result of the
advertisement process. A memo shall be sent to the City stating the
changes and how they were addressed prior to submitting the “For
Construction” documents.
o Professional shall assist the City during construction and must be willing
to address constructability issues in a timely manner.
Phase Deliverables
o Electronic AutoCAD file of design drawings, including all design drawings,
surfaces, point files, and drawing sheets (delivered prior to construction
award)
o Four (4) half size “For Construction” plan sets (black and white, 11x17
CDOT format), stamped by Colorado Professional Engineer (delivered
prior to construction award)
o Electronic PDF “For Construction” plan set, stamped by Colorado
Professional Engineer (delivered prior to construction award)
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o Electronic PDF “For Construction” project specification book, stamped by
Colorado Professional Engineer (delivered prior to construction award)
o Electronic PDF “As-Constructed” plan set (half size, black and white,
11x17, CDOT format) (delivered after construction is complete
IV. Public and Stakeholder Involvement
The City will develop and implement a Communication Plan which shall address public
involvement and stakeholder coordination. The process will include potentially affected
interests such as City Council, multiple City departments, City’s Transportation Board,
area property and business owners, private utility companies, Union Pacific Railroad,
and bicycle and pedestrian advocacy groups.
Professional tasks to support the City’s public and stakeholder involvement process may
include:
• Graphics production and/or reproduction
• Public mailing preparation
• Attendance and participation at stakeholder meetings
• Attendance and participation at project open house events
• Preparation of presentation materials
• Development of press releases and/or media materials
• Attendance at public meetings
For purposes of this proposal, submitting firms/teams should plan on attending and
providing support for the following:
• Feasibility Study Phase
o One (1) public open house meeting
o Four (4) project coordination meetings
o Four (4) utility coordination meetings
o One (1) City of Fort Collins Council meeting
• Preliminary Engineering Phase:
o Four (4) project coordination meetings
o Two (2) utility coordination meetings
• Final Engineering Phase:
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o One (1) public open house meeting
o Four (4) project coordination meetings
o Two (2) utility coordination meetings
o One (1) City of Fort Collins Council meeting
V. National Environmental Policy Act Special Requirements
Professional will be responsible for preparing documents in accordance with the
requirements of the current federal and state regulations including the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). For NEPA documentation the project will
likely qualify as a Programmatic Categorical Exclusion. Work should include all
preparation and submittal of required documents.
• Wetland Determination (survey) – Conduct an initial wetlands assessment. If it is
determined that wetlands exist within the project area, a wetland delineation shall
be conducted according to the guidelines outlined in the 1987 Corps of
Engineers (Corps) Wetland Delineation Manual. Wetland boundaries will be
surveyed into the project plan sheets, and temporary and/or permanent impacts
determined. If the wetlands are jurisdictional, project activities will be subject to
Section 404 permitting through the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). For
permanent impacts of 500 square feet or temporary and or permanent impacts of
1000 square feet or more, including wetlands not regulated by the Corps, a
Wetland Finding Report will be required that includes a detailed mitigation plan.
For permanent impacts of 1/10 of an acre or more, a FacWet, functional
assessment will also be conducted and results included in the Wetland Finding
Report. Any mitigation needed, will be at a 1:1 ratio.
• Section 404 Permit – Determine if a section 404 permit is required. If a Section
404 permit is required, the applicant will be responsible to ensure all conditions of
the permit are adhered to, including preparation of mitigation plan.
• Migratory Bird – Surveys and assessments will be conducted for all migratory
birds that could potentially occur within the project site and affected by the
project. This can include removal of trees, work on bridges or other structures,
clearing and grubbing of vegetation, etc. Additionally, CPW Recommended
Buffers Zones and Seasonal Restrictions for Colorado Raptors should be
followed.
• Historical Resources – In order to comply with Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act, conduct a file search through History Colorado’s
COMPASS cultural resource database. If the project has the potential to directly
or indirectly impact properties 50 or more years old, conduct intensive-level field
survey to document and evaluate the significance of historical resources per the
National Register of Historic Places eligibility criteria. If appropriate, prepare
inventory forms and draft documentation of eligibility and effects letter to facilitate
consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). The consultant
responsible for these tasks must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional
Qualifications Standard for historians and/or architectural historians. Region 4,
Staff Historian will approve APE and will initiate consultation with SHPO, if
needed. If the project should result in a finding of no adverse effect to a historic
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resource under Section 106, services should also include the preparation of 4(f)
de minimus letter for FHWA review and approval
• SWMP and MS4 compliance – If the project occurs within CDOT owned ROW,
the LA will have to follow all CDOT SWMP development and MS4 (permanent
Water Quality) requirements including reviews and approvals by CDOT staff
authorities.
• Noxious Weeds – Identify all noxious weeds within the construction area (any
disturbed areas). If noxious weeds are abundant and/or can be spread during
construction activities we would then need a weed management plan for both
control and treatment.
• Noise – Determine if the project requires a noise analysis (Type I). If so, a noise
analysis will be required if noise sensitive receptors are present with the project
areas. The applicant will be responsible for any and all analysis needed to
demonstrate compliance.
• Hazardous Waste – Hazardous Waste (ISA) – Conduct an initial site assessment
to determine if any hazardous materials may exist in the project area.
• Parks and Wildlife SB 40 – An application for SB 40 wildlife certification will be
completed.
• Threatened or Endangered Species (T&E) – Review and conduct an initial
threatened or endangered species assessment (USFWS IPaC) for all Federal
and State listed T&E species that could potentially occur in or be affected by the
project. This should include the five species that occur downstream of the project
site along the South Platte River. If it is determined that habitat or potential
habitat for any listed species occurs, formal consultation following Section 7 with
USFWS should occur as well as consultation with CPW for state listed species.
• 6(f) and non-historic 4(f) – Compliance with and completion of all 6(f) and non-
historic 4(f) documents with review by CDOT and submittal by CDOT to FHWA.
This includes any mitigation
All documents will be reviewed by CDOT before considered final.
CDOT performs:
• Archeology assessments and/or surveys
• Paleontology assessments and/or surveys
• Air Memo
VI. Submittal Requirements
Proposals should be kept to 25 double-sided pages (50 single-sided) or less. Page count
includes all pages less cover sheets and dividers. Please include the following in your
proposal:
1. Project Understanding: Provide a brief summary of your understanding of the
project.
2. Approach: Describe your recommended approach to achieve the Scope of Work
described above. Responses are encouraged to think beyond the outlined Scope
of Work and provide innovative ideas to create a successful plan.
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3. Team Profile: Provide relevant information regarding the team you propose to
work in this project including:
a. Overview of firm(s)
b. Example of recent and relevant projects with location and reference
contacts
c. People (availability, commitment)
d. Proposed team organization (org chart) of key personnel with titles and
specific tasks
4. Schedule: Provide a detailed project schedule showing phases, key milestones,
deliverable dates and public meetings. The schedule should either show the
project meeting the advertisement date given in this RFP, or give a detailed
explanation about why the advertisement date is not realistic.
5. Fee Estimate: Provide a detailed fee estimate showing hours, hourly rates, and
reimbursables for each task on the schedule developed by the firm/team.
VII. Contact Information
Engineering Department Contacts
Caleb Feaver
Capital Projects Engineer
970-416-4229
cfeaver@fcgov.com
Tim Kemp, PE
Interim Capital Projects Manager
970-416-2719
tkemp@fcgov.com
City of Fort Collins Engineering Department
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
Purchasing Department Contact
Elliot Dale, MS, LEED AP BD+C
Senior Buyer
970-221-6777
edale@fcgov.com
City of Fort Collins Purchasing Department
215 North Mason Street
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
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VIII. 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
sessions. 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.
WEIGHTIN
G FACTOR
QUALIFICATION STANDARD
2.0
Scope of
Proposal
Does the proposal address all elements of the RFP? Does
the proposal show an understanding of the project
objectives, methodology to be used and results/outcomes
required by the project? Are there any exceptions to the
specifications, Scope of Work, or agreement?
2.0
Assigned
Personnel
Do the persons who will be working on the project have
the necessary skills and qualifications? Are sufficient
people of the requisite skills and qualifications assigned to
the project?
1.0 Availability
Can the work be completed in the necessary time? Can
the target start and completion dates be met? Are other
qualified personnel available to assist in meeting the
project schedule if required? Is the project team available
to attend meetings as required by the Scope of Work?
1.0
Sustainability/TBL
Methodology
Does the firm demonstrate a commitment to Sustainability
and incorporate Triple Bottom Line methodology in both
their Scope of Work for the project, and their day-to-day
business operating processes and procedures?
2.0
Cost and
Work Hours
Does the proposal include detailed cost break-down for
each cost element as applicable and are the line-item
costs competitive? Do the proposed cost and work hours
compare favorably with the Project Manager's estimate?
Are the work hours presented reasonable for the effort
required by each project task or phase?
2.0 Firm Capability
Does the firm have the resources, financial strength,
capacity and support capabilities required to successfully
complete the project on-time and in-budget? Has the firm
successfully completed previous projects of this type and
scope?
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Definitions
Sustainable Purchasing is a process for selecting products or services that have a lesser
or reduced negative effect on human health and the environment when compared with
competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This process is also
known as “Environmentally Preferable Purchasing” (EPP), or “Green Purchasing”.
The Triple Bottom Line (TBL) is an accounting framework that incorporates three
dimensions of performance: economic, or financial; environmental, and social. The
generally accepted definition for TBL is that it “captures the essence of sustainability by
measuring the impact of an organization’s activities on the world…including both its
profitability and shareholders values and its social, human, and environmental capital.”
Reference Evaluation (Top Rated 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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IX. VENDOR STATEMENT
Vendor hereby acknowledges receipt of the City of Fort Collins Request for Proposal and
acknowledges that it has read and agrees to be fully bound by all of the terms, conditions
and other provisions set forth in the RFP. Additionally, Vendor hereby makes the following
representations to City:
a. All of the statements and representations made in this proposal are true to the best of
the Vendor’s knowledge and belief.
b. Vendor commits that it is able to meet the terms provided in this proposal.
c. This proposal is a firm and binding offer, for a period of 90 days from the date hereof.
d. Vendor further agrees that the method of award is acceptable.
e. Vendor also agrees to enter into the City’s Service Agreement (sample attached) and
submit proof of insurance naming the City of Fort Collins additional insured within 30
days of notice of award.
f. If contract is not completed and signed within 30 days, City reserves the right to
cancel and award to the next highest rated firm.
g. Vendor acknowledge receipt of addenda.
Firm Name:
Physical Address:
Remit to Address:
Phone:
Authorized Agent of Firm Name:
Signature of Authorized Agent:
Primary Contact for Project:
Title: Email Address:
Phone: Cell Phone:
NOTE: VENDOR STATEMENT IS TO BE SIGNED & RETURNED WITH YOUR PROPOSAL.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WORK ORDER TYPE
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below by and
between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter
referred to as the "City" and , hereinafter referred to as the "Professional".
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed by
and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Scope of Services. The Professional agrees to provide services in accordance with any
project Work Orders for , issued by the City. A blank sample of a work order is
attached hereto as Exhibit A, consisting of ( ) page(s) and is incorporated herein
by this reference. A general scope of services is attached hereto as Exhibit C, consisting of
( ) page(s) and is incorporated herein by this reference. The City reserves the
right to independently bid any project rather than issuing a Work Order to the Professional
for the same pursuant to this Agreement. Irrespective of references in Exhibit A to certain
named third parties, the Professional shall be solely responsible for performance of all duties
hereunder. The term “Work” as used in this Agreement shall include the services and
deliverables contained in Exhibit A and any Work Orders issued by the City.
The City may, at any time during the term of a particular Work Order and without
invalidating such Work Order, make changes to the scope of the particular services. Such
changes shall be agreed upon in writing by the parties by Change Order, a sample of
which is attached hereto as Exhibit B, consisting of one (1) page and incorporated herein
by this reference.
2. The Work Schedule. The services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be
performed in accordance with the Work Schedule stated on each Work Order.
3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated as specified on each Work Order. Time is of
the essence. Any extensions of any time limit must be agreed upon in writing by the parties
hereto.
4. Contract Period. This Agreement shall commence , 20 , and shall continue in
full force and effect until , 20 , unless sooner terminated as herein provided. In
addition, at the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for additional one year
periods not to exceed four (4) additional one year periods. Renewals and pricing changes
shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties. Written notice of renewal shall be
provided to the Professional and mailed no later than thirty (30) days prior to contract end.
5. Early Termination by City/Notice. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein, the
City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written notice of
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termination to the Professional. Such notice shall be delivered at least fifteen (15) days
prior to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by
the parties. All notices provided under this agreement shall be effective when mailed,
postage prepaid and sent to the following address:
Professional: City: Copy to:
Attn:
City of Fort Collins
Attn:
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
City of Fort Collins
Attn: Purchasing Dept.
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
In the event of any such early termination by the City, the Professional shall be paid
for services rendered prior to the date of termination subject only to the satisfactory
performance of the Professional's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment
shall be the Professional's sole right and remedy for such termination.
6. Design, Project Insurance and Insurance Responsibility. The Professional shall be
responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely completion and the
coordination of all services rendered by the Professional, including but not limited to designs,
plans, reports, specifications, and drawings and shall, without additional compensation,
promptly remedy and correct any errors, omissions, or other deficiencies. The Professional
is responsible for and shall ensure the design Work under any Work Order complies with
the most recent revision of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) Standards
for Accessible Design, separate from and in addition to compliance with applicable building
codes. Professional shall ensure that any change orders or other changes to the Work
comply with the ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Professional shall be responsible
for any necessary redesign due to failure to comply with ADA requirements, including any
costs for such redesign. The Professional shall indemnify, save and hold harmless the City
its officers and employees, in accordance with Colorado law, from all damages whatsoever
claimed by third parties against the City and for the City's costs and reasonable attorney’s
fees arising directly or indirectly out of the Professional's negligent performance of any of
the services furnished under this Agreement. The Professional shall maintain insurance in
accordance with Exhibit , consisting of one (1) page, attached hereto and incorporated
herein.
7. Compensation. In consideration of services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement,
the City agrees to pay the Professional on a time and reimbursable direct cost basis
designated in Exhibit , consisting of ( ) page(s), attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference. At the election of the City, each Work Order may
contain a maximum fee, which shall be negotiated by the parties hereto for each such Work
Order. Monthly partial payments based upon the Professional's billings and itemized
statements are permissible. The amounts of all such partial payments shall be based upon
the Professional's City-verified progress in completing the services to be performed
pursuant to the Work Order and upon approval of the Professional's direct reimbursable
expenses. Final payment shall be made following acceptance of the Work by the City. Upon
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final payment, all designs, plans, reports, specifications, drawings, and other services
rendered by the Professional shall become the sole property of the City.
8. License. Upon execution of this Agreement, the Professional grants to the City an
irrevocable license to use any and all sketches, drawings, specifications, designs,
blueprints, data files, calculations, studies, analysis, renderings, models and other Work
Order deliverables (the “Instruments of Service”), in any form whatsoever and in any
medium expressed, for purposes of constructing, using, maintaining, altering and adding to
the project, provided that the City substantially performs its obligations under the
Agreement. The license granted hereunder permits the City and third parties reasonably
authorized by the City to reproduce applicable portions of the Instruments of Service for use
in performing services or construction for the project. In addition, the license granted
hereunder shall permit the City and third parties reasonably authorized by the City to
reproduce and utilize the Instruments of Service for similar projects, provided however, in
such event the Professional shall not be held responsible for the design to the extent the
City deviates from the Instruments of Service. This license shall survive termination of the
Agreement by default or otherwise.
9. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of the Work, its project
representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary and
proper decisions with reference to the project. All requests for contract interpretations,
change orders, and other clarification or instruction shall be directed to the City
Representative.
10. Project Drawings. Upon request and before final payment, the Professional shall provide
the City with reproducible drawings of the project containing accurate information on the
project as constructed. Drawings shall be of archival quality, prepared on stable mylar base
material using a non-fading process to provide for long storage and high quality
reproduction. "CD" disc of the as-built drawings shall also be submitted to the owner in and
AutoCAD version no older then the established City standard. The Professional
acknowledges the City is a governmental entity subject to the Colorado Open Records Act,
C.R.S. §§ 24-72-200.1, et seq. (the “CORA”), and documents in the City’s possession may
be considered public records subject to disclosure under the CORA.
11. Monthly Report. Commencing thirty (30) days after Notice to Proceed is given on any Work
Order and every thirty days thereafter, the Professional is required to provide the City
Representative with a written report of the status of the Work with respect to the Work Order,
Work Schedule and other material information. Failure to provide any required monthly
report may, at the option of the City, suspend the processing of any partial payment request.
12. Independent Contractor. The services to be performed by the Professional are those of an
independent contractor and not of an employee of the City of Fort Collins. The City shall
not be responsible for withholding any portion of the Professional's compensation hereunder
for the payment of FICA, Workers' Compensation, other taxes or benefits or for any other
purpose.
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13. Subcontractors. The Professional may not subcontract any of the Work set forth in the
Exhibit A, Statement of Work without the prior written consent of the city, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld. If any of the Work is subcontracted hereunder (with the consent of
the City), then the following provisions shall apply: (a) the subcontractor must be a reputable,
qualified firm with an established record of successful performance in its respective trade
performing identical or substantially similar work, (b) the subcontractor will be required to
comply with all applicable terms of this Agreement, (c) the subcontract will not create any
contractual relationship between any such subcontractor and the City, nor will it obligate the
City to pay or see to the payment of any subcontractor, and (d) the Work of the subcontractor
will be subject to inspection by the City to the same extent as the Work of the Professional.
The Professional shall require all subcontractors performing Work hereunder to 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 Professional shall maintain a copy of
each subcontract’s certificate evidencing the required insurance. Upon request, the
Professional shall promptly provide the City with a copy of such certificate(s).
14. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into this Agreement based on the
special abilities of the Professional and that this Agreement shall be considered as an
agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Professional shall neither assign any
responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under this Agreement without the prior written
consent of the City.
15. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval of drawings, designs, plans, specifications,
reports, and incidental work or materials furnished hereunder shall not in any way relieve
the Professional of responsibility for the quality or technical accuracy of the Work. The City's
approval or acceptance of, or payment for, any of the services shall not be construed to
operate as a waiver of any rights or benefits provided to the City under this Agreement.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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,
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employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors,
heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of said 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., the Professional represents and agrees that:
a. As of the date of this Agreement:
1. The Professional does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who will
perform work under this Agreement; and
2. The Professional will participate in either the e-Verify program created in Public Law
208, 104th Congress, as amended, and expanded in Public Law 156, 108th
Congress, as amended, administered by the United States Department of Homeland
Security (the “e-Verify Program”) or the Department Program (the “Department
Program”), an employment verification program established pursuant to Section 8-
17.5-102(5)(c) C.R.S. in order to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired
employees to perform work under this Agreement.
b. The Professional shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform
work under this Agreement or knowingly enter into a contract with a subcontractor that
knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien to perform work under this
Agreement.
c. The Professional is prohibited from using the e-Verify Program or Department Program
procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants while this
Agreement is being performed.
d. If the Professional obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work
under this Agreement knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, the
Professional shall:
1. Notify such subcontractor and the City within three days that the Professional has
actual knowledge that the subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal
alien; and
2. Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three days of receiving the
notice required pursuant to this section the subcontractor does not cease employing
or contracting with the illegal alien; except that the Professional shall not terminate
the contract with the subcontractor if during such three days the subcontractor
provides information to establish that the subcontractor has not knowingly employed
or contracted with an illegal alien.
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e. The Professional shall comply with any reasonable request by the Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment (the “Department”) made in the course of an
investigation that the Department undertakes or is undertaking pursuant to the
authority established in Subsection 8-17.5-102 (5), C.R.S.
f. If the Professional violates any provision of this Agreement pertaining to the duties
imposed by Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S. the City may terminate this Agreement. If
this Agreement is so terminated, the Professional shall be liable for actual and
consequential damages to the City arising out of the Professional’s violation of
Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S.
g. The City will notify the Office of the Secretary of State if Professional violates this
provision of this Agreement and the City terminates the Agreement for such breach.
21. Special Provisions. Special provisions or conditions relating to the services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit - Confidentiality, consisting of one
(1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
By:
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director
DATE:
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PROFESSIONAL'S NAME
By:
Printed:
Title:
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date:
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EXHIBIT A
WORK ORDER FORM
PURSUANT TO A MASTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AND
PROFESSIONAL'S NAME
WORK ORDER NUMBER:
PROJECT TITLE:
ORIGINAL BID/RFP NUMBER & NAME:
MASTER AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE DATE: Original Contract Date
WORK ORDER COMMENCEMENT DATE:
WORK ORDER COMPLETION DATE:
MAXIMUM FEE: (time and reimbursable direct costs):
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/SCOPE OF SERVICES:
Professional agrees to perform the services identified above and on the attached forms in
accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein and in the Master Agreement between
the parties. In the event of a conflict between or ambiguity in the terms of the Master Agreement
and this Work Order (including the attached forms) the Master Agreement shall control.
The attached forms consisting of ( ) page(s) are hereby accepted and incorporated
herein, by this reference, and Notice to Proceed is hereby given after all parties have signed this
document.
PROFESSIONAL: Date:
Name, Title
ACCEPTANCE: Date:
Name, Project Manager
REVIEWED: Date:
Name, Buyer or Senior Buyer
ACCEPTANCE: Date:
Gerry Paul, Purchasing Director
(if greater than $60,000)
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EXHIBIT B
CHANGE ORDER
NO.
PROJECT TITLE:
PROFESSIONAL: Company Name
WORK ORDER NUMBER:
PO NUMBER:
DESCRIPTION:
1. Reason for Change: Why is the change required?
2. Description of Change: Provide details of the changes to the Work
3. Change in Work Order Price:
4. Change in Work Order Time:
ORIGINAL WORK ORDER PRICE $ .00
TOTAL APPROVED CHANGE ORDER .00
TOTAL PENDING CHANGE ORDER .00
TOTAL THIS CHANGE ORDER .00
TOTAL % OF THIS CHANGE ORDER %
TOTAL C.O.% OF ORIGINAL WORK ORDER %
ADJUSTED WORK ORDER COST $ .00
PROFESSIONAL: Date:
Name, Title
ACCEPTANCE: Date:
Name, Project Manager
REVIEWED: Date:
Name, Buyer or Senior Buyer
ACCEPTANCE: Date:
Gerry Paul, Purchasing Director
(if greater than $60,000)
Official Purchasing Document
Last updated 10/2017
8730 Engineering Design & Support Services -
Power Trail Grade Separated Crossing at Harmony Rd Page 33 of 36
EXHIBIT C
GENERAL SCOPE OF SERVICES
Official Purchasing Document
Last updated 10/2017
RFP 8730 Engineering Design & Support Services for the
Power Trail Grade Separated Crossing at Harmony Road Page 34 of 36
EXHIBIT
(BID SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION)
Official Purchasing Document
Last updated 10/2017
RFP 8730 Engineering Design & Support Services for the
Power Trail Grade Separated Crossing at Harmony Road Page 35 of 36
EXHIBIT
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Professional will provide, from insurance companies acceptable to the City, the
insurance coverage designated hereinafter and pay all costs. Before commencing Work
under this bid, the Professional shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance
showing the type, amount, class of operations covered, effective dates and date of
expiration of policies, and containing substantially the following statement:
“The insurance evidenced by this Certificate will not reduce coverage or limits and
will not be cancelled, except after thirty (30) days written notice has been received
by the City of Fort Collins.”
In case of the breach of any provision of the Insurance Requirements, the City, at its
option, may take out and maintain, at the expense of the Professional, such insurance
as the City may deem proper and may deduct the cost of such insurance from any
monies which may be due or become due the Professional under this Agreement. The
City, its officers, agents and employees shall be named as additional insureds on the
Professional 's general liability and automobile liability insurance policies for any claims
arising out of Work performed under this Agreement.
2. Insurance coverages shall be as follows:
A. Workers' Compensation & Employer's Liability. The Professional shall maintain
during the life of this Agreement for all of the Professional's employees engaged in
Work performed under this Agreement:
1. Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits as required by
Colorado law.
2. Employer's Liability insurance with limits of $100,000 per accident,
$500,000 disease aggregate, and $100,000 disease each employee.
B. Commercial General & Vehicle Liability. The Professional shall maintain during the
life of this Agreement such commercial general liability and automobile liability
insurance as will provide coverage for damage claims of personal injury, including
accidental death, as well as for claims for property damage, which may arise
directly or indirectly from the performance of Work under this Agreement.
Coverage for property damage shall be on a "broad form" basis. The amount of
insurance for each coverage, Commercial General and Vehicle, shall not be less
than $1,000,000 combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage.
In the event any Work is performed by a subcontractor, the Professional shall be
responsible for any liability directly or indirectly arising out of the Work performed
under this Agreement by a subcontractor, which liability is not covered by the
subcontractor's insurance.
C. Errors & Omissions. The Professional shall maintain errors and omissions
insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.
Official Purchasing Document
Last updated 10/2017
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CONFIDENTIALITY
IN CONNECTION WITH SERVICES provided to the City of Fort Collins (the “City”) pursuant to
this Agreement (the “Agreement”), the Professional hereby acknowledges that it has been
informed that the City has established policies and procedures with regard to the handling of
confidential information and other sensitive materials.
In consideration of access to certain information, data and material (hereinafter individually and
collectively, regardless of nature, referred to as “information”) that are the property of and/or relate
to the City or its employees, customers or suppliers, which access is related to the performance
of services that the Professional has agreed to perform, the Professional hereby acknowledges
and agrees as follows:
That information that has or will come into its possession or knowledge in connection with the
performance of services for the City may be confidential and/or proprietary. The Professional
agrees to treat as confidential (a) all information that is owned by the City, or that relates to the
business of the City, or that is used by the City in carrying on business, and (b) all information
that is proprietary to a third party (including but not limited to customers and suppliers of the City).
The Professional shall not disclose any such information to any person not having a legitimate
need-to-know for purposes authorized by the City. Further, the Professional shall not use such
information to obtain any economic or other benefit for itself, or any third party, except as
specifically authorized by the City.
The foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, the Professional understands that it shall have no
obligation under this Agreement with respect to information and material that (a) becomes
generally known to the public by publication or some means other than a breach of duty of this
Agreement, or (b) is required by law, regulation or court order to be disclosed, provided that the
request for such disclosure is proper and the disclosure does not exceed that which is required.
In the event of any disclosure under (b) above, the Professional shall furnish a copy of this
Agreement to anyone to whom it is required to make such disclosure and shall promptly advise
the City in writing of each such disclosure.
In the event that the Professional ceases to perform services for the City, or the City so requests
for any reason, the Professional shall promptly return to the City any and all information described
hereinabove, including all copies, notes and/or summaries (handwritten or mechanically
produced) thereof, in its possession or control or as to which it otherwise has access.
The Professional understands and agrees that the City’s remedies at law for a breach of the
Professional’s obligations under this Confidentiality Agreement may be inadequate and that the
City shall, in the event of any such breach, be entitled to seek equitable relief (including without
limitation preliminary and permanent injunctive relief and specific performance) in addition to all
other remedies provided hereunder or available at law.