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INVITATION TO BID
8340 TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLES
BID OPENING: 3:00 P.M. (our clock), SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
The City of Fort Collins is requesting bids from firms to furnish to the City Traffic Signal Poles
per the attached specifications. Vendors responding to this bid must comply with the Federal
Requirements in Exhibit 1. Vendors must complete and submit certification for Buy America and
Lobbying. All bids shall be F.O.B. City of Fort Collins Traffic Department.
Sealed bids will be received and publicly opened at the office of the Director of Purchasing and
Risk Management, PO Box 580, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80522,
at the time and date noted on the bid proposal and/or contract documents. If delivered, they are
to be sent to 215 North Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed, the
address is P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, 80522-0580.
Bids must be received at the Purchasing Office prior to 3:00 p.m. (our clock), September
29, 2016.
The City encourages all disadvantaged business enterprises to submit bid in response to all
invitations to bid. No individual or business will be discriminated against on the grounds of race,
color, sex, or national origin. It is the City’s policy to create a level playing field on which DBEs
can compete fairly and to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of all
contracts.
Questions concerning the scope of the bid should be directed to Britney Sorensen at (970) 416-
2268 or bsorensen@fcgov.com.
Questions regarding bid submittal or process should be directed to Doug Clapp,
CPPB, Senior Buyer at (970) 221-6776 or dclapp@fcgov.com.
All questions must be submitted in writing via email to Britney Sorensen, with a copy to
Doug Clapp, no later than 5:00 PM our clock on September 20, 2016. Questions received
after this deadline will not be answered.
A copy of the Bid may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com.
Special Instructions
All bids must be properly signed by an authorized representative of the company with the legal
capacity to bind the company to the agreement. Bids may be withdrawn up to the date and hour
set for closing. Once bids have been accepted by the City and closing has occurred, failure to
enter into contract or honor the purchase order will be cause for removal of supplier's name
from the City of Fort Collins' bidders list for a period of twelve months from the date of the
opening. The City may also pursue any remedies available at law or in equity. Bid prices must
be held firm for a period of forty-five (45) days after bid openings.
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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Submission of a bid is deemed as acceptance of all terms, conditions and specifications
contained in the City's specifications initially provided to the bidder. Any proposed modification
must be accepted in writing by the City prior to award of the bid.
Only bids properly received by the Purchasing Office will be accepted. All bids should be clearly
identified by the bid number and bid name contained in the bid proposal.
No proposal will be accepted from, or any purchase order awarded, to any person, firm or
corporation in default on any obligation to the City.
Bids must be furnished exclusive of any federal excise tax, wherever applicable.
Bidders must be properly licensed and secure necessary permits wherever applicable.
The City may elect where applicable, to award bids on an individual item/group basis or on a
total bid basis, whichever is most beneficial to the City. The City reserves the right to accept or
reject any and all bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities.
Sales prohibited/conflict of interest: no officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall have
a financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment, material,
supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any decision-
making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to be
rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any gift,
gratuity, favor, entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who
has or is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited.
Freight terms: unless otherwise noted, all freight is F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid. All
freight charges must be included in prices submitted on proposal.
Discounts: any discounts allowed for prompt payment, etc., must be reflected in bid figures and
not entered as separate pricing on the proposal form.
Purchasing restrictions: your authorized signature of this bid assures your firm's compliance
with the City's purchasing restrictions. A copy of the resolutions is available for review in the
Purchasing Office or the City Clerk's Office. Request Resolution 91-121 for cement restrictions.
Collusive or sham bids: any bid deemed to be collusive or a sham bid will be rejected and
reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this bid assures that such bid is
genuine and is not a collusive or sham bid.
Bid results are posted online at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com by the end of day on the
opening date.
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
BID PROPOSAL
7340 TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLES
BID OPENING: 3:00 P.M. (our clock), September 29, 2016
WE HEREBY ENTER OUR BID FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS' REQUIREMENTS FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLES PER THE BID INVITATION AND REFERENCED
SPECIFICATIONS.
The City of Fort Collins is requesting bids to furnish to the City Traffic Signal Poles per the
attached specifications. Vendors responding to this bid must comply with the federal
requirements in Attachment #1. Vendors must complete and submit certification for Buy
America and Lobbying. All bids shall be F.O.B. City of Fort Collins Traffic Department.
For technical questions, please contact Britney Sorensen, Traffic Systems Engineer/Supervisor
at 970-416-2268 or bsorensen@fcgov.com.
For purchasing questions, please call Doug Clapp, CPPB, Senior Buyer at 970-221-6776 or
jstephen@fcgov.com.
This is a one year agreement but, 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. Pricing changes
shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties and may only be proposed in conjunction
with the annual renewal. Written notice of renewal shall be provided to the Service Provider and
mailed no later than 30 days prior to contract end.
Awarded contractor must sign the attached Service Agreement and provide insurance per
Exhibit “B”.
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STANDARD
PLANS
MAST
ARM
LENGTH
DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT
COST TOTAL
QUANTITY
DISCOUNT
S414‐40A 0' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 0' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS 1
S414‐40A 15' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 15' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS 1
S414‐40A 20' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 20' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS 1
S414‐40A 25' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 25' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS 1
S414‐40A 30' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 30' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS 1
S414‐40A 35' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 35' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS 1
S414‐40A 40' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 40' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS 1
S414‐40A 45' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 45' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS 1
S414‐40A 50' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 50' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS 1
S414‐40A 55' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 55' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS 1
S614‐40A NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 30' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (1) LUMINAIRE
ARM
1
S614‐40A NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 30' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (2) LUMINAIRE
ARM
1
S614‐40A NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 35' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (1) LUMINAIRE
ARM
1
S614‐40A NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 35' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (2) LUMINAIRE
ARM
1
S614‐40A NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 40' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (1) LUMINAIRE
ARM
1
S614‐40A NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 40' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (2) LUMINAIRE
ARM
1
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S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 35' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (1) LUMINAIRE
ARM
1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 35' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (2) LUMINAIRE
ARM
1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 40' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (1) LUMINAIRE
ARM
1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 40' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (2) LUMINAIRE
ARM
1
S414‐40 70' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 70' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS 1
S414‐40 75' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 75' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS 1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 30' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (1) LUMINAIRE
ARM
1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 30' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (2) LUMINAIRE
ARM
1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 35' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (1) LUMINAIRE
ARM
1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 35' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (2) LUMINAIRE
ARM
1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 40' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (1) LUMINAIRE
ARM
1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 40' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (2) LUMINAIRE
ARM
1
S414‐40A 0' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 0' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING 1
S414‐40A 15' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 15' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING 1
S414‐40A 20' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 20' MASTARM
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S414‐40A 55' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 55' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING 1
S614‐40A NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 30' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (1) LUMINAIRE
ARM & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING
1
S614‐40A NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 30' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (2) LUMINAIRE
ARM & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING
1
S614‐40A NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 35' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (1) LUMINAIRE
ARM & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING
1
S614‐40A NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 35' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (2) LUMINAIRE
ARM & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING
1
S614‐40A NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 40' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (1) LUMINAIRE
ARM & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING
1
S614‐40A NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 40' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (2) LUMINAIRE
ARM & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING
1
S414‐40 60' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 60' MASTARM
FP/GV WITH ABS & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING 1
S414‐40 65' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 65' MASTARM
FP/GV WITH ABS & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING 1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 30' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (1) LUMINAIRE
ARM & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING
1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 30' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (2) LUMINAIRE
ARM & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING
1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 35' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (1) LUMINAIRE
ARM & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING
1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 35' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (2) LUMINAIRE
ARM & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING
1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 40' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (1) LUMINAIRE
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S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 30' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (2) LUMINAIRE
ARM & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING
1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 35' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (1) LUMINAIRE
ARM & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING
1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 35' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (2) LUMINAIRE
ARM & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING
1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 40' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (1) LUMINAIRE
ARM & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING
1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 40' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (2) LUMINAIRE
ARM & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING
1
10' LUMINAIRE ARM GALVANIZED 1
10' LUMINAIRE ARM FP/FV CDOT DUPLEX
COATING 1
15' LUMINAIRE ARM GALVANIZED 1
15' LUMINAIRE ARM FP/FV CDOT DUPLEX
COATING 1
S614‐40A 20' TS 20’ MASTARM ONLY GV WITH ABS 1
S614‐40A 25' TS 25’ MASTARM ONLY GV WITH ABS 1
S614‐40A 30' TS 30’ MASTARM ONLY GV WITH ABS 1
S614‐40A 35' TS 35’ MASTARM ONLY GV WITH ABS 1
S614‐40A 40' TS 40’ MASTARM ONLY GV WITH ABS 1
S614‐40A 45' TS 45’ MASTARM ONLY GV WITH ABS 1
S614‐40A 50' TS 50’ MASTARM ONLY GV WITH ABS 1
S614‐40A 55' TS 55’ MASTARM ONLY GV WITH ABS 1
S614‐40A 20' TS 20’ MASTARM ONLY GV WITH ABS &
CDOT ‘DUPLEX COATING’ 1
S614‐40A 25' TS 25’ MASTARM ONLY GV WITH ABS &
CDOT ‘DUPLEX COATING’
1
S614‐40A 30' TS 30’ MASTARM ONLY GV WITH ABS &
CDOT ‘DUPLEX COATING’
1
S614‐40A 35' TS 35’ MASTARM ONLY GV WITH ABS &
CDOT ‘DUPLEX COATING’
1
S614‐40A 40' TS 40’ MASTARM ONLY GV WITH ABS &
CDOT ‘DUPLEX COATING’
1
S614‐40A 45' TS 45’ MASTARM ONLY GV WITH ABS &
CDOT ‘DUPLEX COATING’
1
S614‐40A 50' TS 50’ MASTARM ONLY GV WITH ABS &
CDOT ‘DUPLEX COATING’
1
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Delivery Lead-Time:
Note: All unit pricing to include freight to the City.
THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AWARD INDIVIDUALLY OR AS A GROUP.
Submitted by: Printed:
Company:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone: Email:
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SCOPE OF WORK & SPECIFICATIONS
Estimate of Quantities
The City estimates it will order 12 poles for 2016/2017 of unknown mast arm length.
There are no guarantees of quantities.
Unit Pricing – see spreadsheet above.
All unit pricing to include freight to the City of Fort Collins, 626 Linden Street.
Specifications
Colorado Department of Transportation S-Standard plans and drawings are found on
the following website and are attached.
http://www.coloradodot.info/library/traffic/traffic-s-standard-plans
To be qualified, manufacturers must be approved by the Colorado Department of
Transportation Bridge Division.
All poles will include base sections, anchor bolts with steel template, and all hardware
necessary to make a complete assembly.
Delivery shall be made to the City’s Traffic Operations Facility at 626 Linden Street and
will require 48 hours advance notice to schedule the unloading. Contact Traffic
personnel at 970-221-6630.
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EXHIBIT 1 – REQUIRED FORMS
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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CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
(To be submitted with each bid, RFP, or offer exceeding $100,000)
The undersigned [Contractor] certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the
undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee
of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee
of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the
making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any
cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or
modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for making lobbying contacts to an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the
undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form--LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report
Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions [as amended by "Government wide Guidance
for New Restrictions on Lobbying," 61 Fed. Reg. 1413 (1/19/96). Note: Language in
paragraph (2) herein has been modified in accordance with Section 10 of the Lobbying
Disclosure Act of 1995 (P.L. 104-65, to be codified at 2 U.S.C. 1601, et seq.)]
(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts
under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and
disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for
making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31, U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended by the
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995). Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be
subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such
failure.
[Note: Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. § 1352(c)(1)-(2)(A), any person who makes a prohibited
expenditure or fails to file or amend a required certification or disclosure form shall be subject to
a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such expenditure
or failure.]
The Contractor, ________________ ___, certifies or affirms the truthfulness and
accuracy of each statement of its certification and disclosure, if any. In addition, the Contractor
understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. A 3801, et seq., apply to this
certification and disclosure, if any.
__________________________ Signature of Contractor's Authorized Official
__________________________ Name and Title of Contractor's Authorized Official
___________________________ Date
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SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below by and
between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter
referred to as the "City" and , hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider".
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed
by and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Scope of Services. The Service Provider agrees to provide services in accordance with
the scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of ( )
page and incorporated herein by this reference. Irrespective of references in Exhibit
A to certain named third parties, Service Provider shall be solely responsible for
performance of all duties hereunder.
2. The Work Schedule. [Optional] The services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement
shall be performed in accordance with the Work Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "B",
consisting of ( ) page , and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated within ( ) days following
execution of this Agreement. Services shall be completed no later than . Time is of
the essence. Any extensions of the time limit set forth above must be agreed upon in a
writing signed by the parties.
4. Contract Period. This Agreement shall commence , 200 , and shall continue in
full force and effect until , 200 , unless sooner terminated as herein provided.
In addition, at the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for additional one
year periods not to exceed ( ) additional one year periods. Renewals and
pricing changes shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties. Written notice of
renewal shall be provided to the Service Provider and mailed no later than thirty (30) days
prior to contract end.
5. Delay. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its obligations by
unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and without its fault or negligence,
then the party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is prevented by
such cause. To the extent that the performance is actually prevented, the Service
Provider must provide written notice to the City of such condition within fifteen (15) days
from the onset of such condition.
6. Early Termination by City/Notice. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein, the
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 , 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 A, consisting of one (1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference. The Service Provider before commencing services hereunder, shall deliver
to the City's Director of Purchasing and Risk Management, P. O. Box 580, Fort Collins,
Colorado 80522, one copy of a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage required
from an insurance company acceptable to the City.
18. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with all Exhibits and other documents
incorporated herein, shall constitute the entire Agreement of the parties. Covenants or
representations not contained in this Agreement shall not be binding on the parties.
19. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the construction
interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. In the event any provision of
this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision
of this Agreement.
20. Prohibition Against Employing Illegal Aliens. Pursuant to Section 8-17.5-101, C.R.S., et.
seq., Service Provider represents and agrees that:
a. As of the date of this Agreement:
1. Service Provider does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who
will perform work under this Agreement; and
2. Service Provider will participate in either the e-Verify program created in Public
Law 208, 104th Congress, as amended, and expanded in Public Law 156, 108th
Congress, as amended, administered by the United States Department of
Homeland Security (the “e-Verify Program”) or the Department Program (the
“Department Program”), an employment verification program established pursuant
to Section 8-17.5-102(5)(c) C.R.S. in order to confirm the employment eligibility of
all newly hired employees to perform work under this Agreement.
b. Service Provider shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform
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.
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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. Special Provisions. Special provisions or conditions relating to the services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit " " - Confidentiality,
consisting of one (1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
By:
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director
DATE:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Assistant City Attorney
SERVICE PROVIDER'S NAME
By:
Printed:
Title:
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date:
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EXHIBIT A
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 B
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 C
FEDERALLY REQUIRED TERMS & CONDITIONS
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
FEDERALLY REQUIRED AND OTHER MODEL CONTRACT CLAUSES
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.
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
that may be applicable, the Contractor further acknowledges that if it makes, or causes
to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or
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certification, the Federal Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of the
Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 on the Contractor to the extent the Federal
Government deems appropriate.
(2) The Contractor also acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false,
fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification to the Federal
Government under a contract connected with a project that is financed in whole or in part
with Federal assistance originally awarded by FTA under the authority of 49 U.S.C. §
5307, the Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of 18 U.S.C. § 1001
and 49 U.S.C. § 5307(n)(1) on the Contractor, to the extent the Federal Government
deems appropriate.
(3) The Contractor agrees to include the above two clauses in each subcontract financed in
whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that the
clauses shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to
the provisions.
ACCESS TO RECORDS AND REPORTS
(49 U.S.C. 5325, 18 CFR 18.36 (i), 49 CFR 633.17)
Applicability to Contracts
Reference Chart "Requirements for Access to Records and Reports by Type of Contracts"
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FTA does not require the inclusion of these requirements in subcontracts.
Model Clause/Language
The specified language is not mandated by the statutes or regulations referenced, but the
language provided paraphrases the statutory or regulatory language.
Access to Records - The following access to records requirements apply to this Contract:
1. Where the Purchaser is not a State but a local government and is the FTA Recipient or
a subgrantee of the FTA Recipient in accordance with 49 C.F.R. 18.36(i), the
Contractor agrees to provide the Purchaser, the FTA Administrator, the Comptroller
General of the United States or any of their authorized representatives access to any
books, documents, papers and records of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to
this contract for the purposes of making audits, examinations, excerpts and
transcriptions. Contractor also agrees, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. 633.17 to provide the
FTA Administrator or his authorized representatives including any PMO Contractor
access to Contractor's records and construction sites pertaining to a major capital
project, defined at 49 U.S.C. 5302(a)1, which is receiving federal financial assistance
through the programs described at 49 U.S.C. 5307, 5309 or 5311.
2. Where the Purchaser is a State and is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of the FTA
Recipient in accordance with 49 C.F.R. 633.17, Contractor agrees to provide the
Purchaser, the FTA Administrator or his authorized representatives, including any
PMO Contractor, access to the Contractor's records and construction sites pertaining
to a major capital project, defined at 49 U.S.C. 5302(a)1, which is receiving federal
financial assistance through the programs described at 49 U.S.C. 5307, 5309 or 5311.
By definition, a major capital project excludes contracts of less than the simplified
acquisition threshold currently set at $100,000.
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3. Where the Purchaser enters into a negotiated contract for other than a small purchase
or under the simplified acquisition threshold and is an institution of higher education, a
hospital or other non-profit organization and is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of
the FTA Recipient in accordance with 49 C.F.R. 19.48, Contractor agrees to provide
the Purchaser, FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General of the United States or any
of their duly authorized representatives with access to any books, documents, papers
and record of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to this contract for the
purposes of making audits, examinations, excerpts and transcriptions.
4. Where any Purchaser which is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of the FTA Recipient
in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 5325(a) enters into a contract for a capital project or
improvement (defined at 49 U.S.C. 5302(a)1) through other than competitive bidding,
the Contractor shall make available records related to the contract to the Purchaser,
the Secretary of Transportation and the Comptroller General or any authorized officer
or employee of any of them for the purposes of conducting an audit and inspection.
5. The Contractor agrees to permit any of the foregoing parties to reproduce by any
means whatsoever or to copy excerpts and transcriptions as reasonably needed.
6. The Contractor agrees to maintain all books, records, accounts and reports required
under this contract for a period of not less than three years after the date of termination
or expiration of this contract, except in the event of litigation or settlement of claims
arising from the performance of this contract, in which case Contractor agrees to
maintain same until the Purchaser, the FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General, or
any of their duly authorized representatives, have disposed of all such litigation,
appeals, claims or exceptions related thereto. Reference 49 CFR 18.39(i)(11).
7. FTA does not require the inclusion of these requirements in subcontracts.
Requirements for Access to Records and Reports by Types of Contract
Contract
Characteristics
Operational
Service
Contract
Turnkey Construction Architectural
Engineering
Acquisition
of Rolling
Stock
Professional
Services
I State Grantees
a. Contracts
below SAT
($100,000)
b. Contracts
above
$100,000/Capital
Projects
None
None
unless1 non-
competitive
award
Those imposed
on state pass
thru to
Contractor
None
Yes, if non-
competitive
award or if
funded thru2
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Sources of Authority:
1 49 USC 5325 (a)
2 49 CFR 633.17
3 18 CFR 18.36 (i)
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.
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.
Flow Down
The Civil Rights requirements flow down to all third party contractors and their contracts at
every tier.
Model Clause/Language
The following clause was predicated on language contained at 49 CFR Part 19, Appendix
A, but FTA has shortened the lengthy text.
Civil Rights - The following requirements apply to the underlying contract:
(1) Nondiscrimination - In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42
U.S.C. § 2000d, section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42
U.S.C. § 6102, section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §
12132, and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees that it will
not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,
color, creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, the Contractor agrees
to comply with applicable Federal implementing regulations and other implementing
requirements FTA may issue.
(2) Equal Employment Opportunity - The following equal employment opportunity
requirements apply to the underlying contract:
(a) Race, Color, Creed, National Origin, Sex - In accordance with Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, and Federal transit laws at 49 U.S.C.
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§ 5332, the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable equal employment
opportunity requirements of U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) regulations,
"Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity,
Department of Labor," 41 C.F.R. Parts 60 et seq., (which implement Executive
Order No. 11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity," as amended by Executive
Order No. 11375, "Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal
Employment Opportunity," 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note), and with any applicable
Federal statutes, executive orders, regulations, and Federal policies that may in
the future affect construction activities undertaken in the course of the Project. The
Contractor agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are
employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to
their race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or age. Such action shall include, but
not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer,
recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other
forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. In
addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA
may issue.
(b) Age - In accordance with section 4 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of
1967, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § § 623 and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332,
the Contractor agrees to refrain from discrimination against present and
prospective employees for reason of age. In addition, the Contractor agrees to
comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.
(c) Disabilities - In accordance with section 102 of the Americans with Disabilities Act,
as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12112, the Contractor agrees that it will comply with the
requirements of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, "Regulations to
Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities
Act," 29 C.F.R. Part 1630, pertaining to employment of persons with disabilities. In
addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA
may issue.
(3) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract financed
in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA, modified only if necessary
to identify the affected parties.
INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) TERMS
(FTA Circular 4220.1E)
Applicability to Contracts
The incorporation of FTA terms applies to all contracts.
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The incorporation of FTA terms has unlimited flow down.
Model Clause/Language
FTA has developed the following incorporation of terms language:
Incorporation of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms - The preceding
provisions include, in part, certain Standard Terms and Conditions required by DOT,
whether or not expressly set forth in the preceding contract provisions. All contractual
provisions required by DOT, as set forth in FTA Circular 4220.1E, are hereby incorporated
by reference. Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, all FTA mandated terms
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shall be deemed to control in the event of a conflict with other provisions contained in this
Agreement. The Contractor shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to
comply with any (name of grantee) requests which would cause (name of grantee) to be in
violation of the FTA terms and conditions.
ENERGY CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS
(42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq. 49 CFR Part 18)
Applicability to Contracts
The Energy Conservation requirements are applicable to all contracts.
Flow Down
The Energy Conservation requirements extend to all third party contractors and their
contracts at every tier and subrecipients and their subagreements at every tier.
Model Clause/Language
No specific clause is recommended in the regulations because the Energy Conservation
requirements are so dependent on the state energy conservation plan. The following
language has been developed by FTA:
Energy Conservation - The contractor agrees to comply with mandatory standards and
policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the state energy conservation
plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
TERMINATION
(49 U.S.C. Part 18 FTA Circular 4220.1E)
Applicability to Contracts
All contracts (with the exception of contracts with nonprofit organizations and institutions of
higher education,) in excess of $10,000 shall contain suitable provisions for termination by
the grantee including the manner by which it will be effected and the basis for settlement.
(For contracts with nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education the
threshold is $100,000.) In addition, such contracts shall describe conditions under which
the contract may be terminated for default as well as conditions where the contract may be
terminated because of circumstances beyond the control of the contractor.
Flow Down
The termination requirements flow down to all contracts in excess of $10,000, with the
exception of contracts with nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning.
Model Clause/Language
FTA does not prescribe the form or content of such clauses. The following are
suggestions of clauses to be used in different types of contracts:
a. Termination for Convenience (General Provision) The (Recipient) may terminate
this contract, in whole or in part, at any time by written notice to the Contractor when it
is in the Government's best interest. The Contractor shall be paid its costs, including
contract close-out costs, and profit on work performed up to the time of termination.
The Contractor shall promptly submit its termination claim to (Recipient) to be paid the
Contractor. If the Contractor has any property in its possession belonging to the
(Recipient), the Contractor will account for the same, and dispose of it in the manner
the (Recipient) directs.
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b. Termination for Default [Breach or Cause] (General Provision) If the Contractor
does not deliver supplies in accordance with the contract delivery schedule, or, if the
contract is for services, the Contractor fails to perform in the manner called for in the
contract, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of the contract,
the (Recipient) may terminate this contract for default. Termination shall be effected
by serving a notice of termination on the contractor setting forth the manner in which
the Contractor is in default. The contractor will only be paid the contract price for
supplies delivered and accepted, or services performed in accordance with the manner
of performance set forth in the contract.
If it is later determined by the (Recipient) that the Contractor had an excusable reason
for not performing, such as a strike, fire, or flood, events which are not the fault of or
are beyond the control of the Contractor, the (Recipient), after setting up a new
delivery of performance schedule, may allow the Contractor to continue work, or treat
the termination as a termination for convenience.
c. Opportunity to Cure (General Provision) The (Recipient) in its sole discretion may, in
the case of a termination for breach or default, allow the Contractor [an appropriately
short period of time] in which to cure the defect. In such case, the notice of termination
will state the time period in which cure is permitted and other appropriate conditions
If Contractor fails to remedy to (Recipient)'s satisfaction the breach or default of any of
the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Contract within [ten (10) days] after receipt
by Contractor of written notice from (Recipient) setting forth the nature of said breach
or default, (Recipient) shall have the right to terminate the Contract without any further
obligation to Contractor. Any such termination for default shall not in any way operate
to preclude (Recipient) from also pursuing all available remedies against Contractor
and its sureties for said breach or default.
d. Waiver of Remedies for any Breach In the event that (Recipient) elects to waive its
remedies for any breach by Contractor of any covenant, term or condition of this
Contract, such waiver by (Recipient) shall not limit (Recipient)'s remedies for any
succeeding breach of that or of any other term, covenant, or condition of this Contract.
e. Termination for 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.
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
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government-wide regulation implements Executive Order 12549, Debarment and
Suspension, Executive Order 12689, Debarment and Suspension, and 31 U.S.C. 6101
note (Section 2455, Public Law 103-355, 108 Stat. 3327).
The provisions of Part 29 apply to all grantee contracts and subcontracts at any level
expected to equal or exceed $25,000 as well as any contract or subcontract (at any level)
for Federally required auditing services. 49 CFR 29.220(b). This represents a change
from prior practice in that the dollar threshold for application of these rules has been
lowered from $100,000 to $25,000. These are contracts and subcontracts referred to in
the regulation as “covered transactions.”
Grantees, contractors, and subcontractors (at any level) that enter into covered
transactions are required to verify that the entity (as well as its principals and affiliates)
they propose to contract or subcontract with is not excluded or disqualified. They do this
by (a) Checking the Excluded Parties List System, (b) Collecting a certification from that
person, or (c) Adding a clause or condition to the contract or subcontract. This represents
a change from prior practice in that certification is still acceptable but is no longer required.
49 CFR 29.300.
Grantees, contractors, and subcontractors who enter into covered transactions also must
require the entities they contract with to comply with 49 CFR 29, subpart C and include
this requirement in their own subsequent covered transactions (i.e., the requirement flows
down to subcontracts at all levels).
Clause Language
The following clause language is suggested, not mandatory. It incorporates the optional
method of verifying that contractors are not excluded or disqualified by certification.
Suspension and Debarment
This contract is a covered transaction for purposes of 49 CFR Part 29. As such, the
contractor is required to verify that none of the contractor, its principals, as defined at 49
CFR 29.995, or affiliates, as defined at 49 CFR 29.905, are excluded or disqualified as
defined at 49 CFR 29.940 and 29.945.
The contractor is required to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C and must include the
requirement to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C in any lower tier covered transaction it
enters into.
By signing and submitting its bid or proposal, the bidder or proposer certifies as follows:
The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact relied upon by the City of
Fort Collins. If it is later determined that the bidder or proposer knowingly rendered an
erroneous certification, in addition to remedies available to the City of Fort Collins, the
Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to
suspension and/or debarment. The bidder or proposer agrees to comply with the
requirements of 49 CFR 29, Subpart C while this offer is valid and throughout the period of
any contract that may arise from this offer. The bidder or proposer further agrees to
include a provision requiring such compliance in its lower tier covered transactions.
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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Flow Down
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
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 _______________________________________________________________
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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 _______________________________________________________________
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 ___________________________________________________________________
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.
Flow Down
The Breaches and Dispute Resolutions requirements flow down to all tiers.
Model Clauses/Language
FTA does not prescribe the form or content of such provisions. What provisions are
developed will depend on the circumstances and the type of contract. Recipients should
consult legal counsel in developing appropriate clauses. The following clauses are
examples of provisions from various FTA third party contracts.
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Disputes - Disputes arising in the performance of this Contract which are not resolved by
agreement of the parties shall be decided in writing by the authorized representative of
(Recipient)'s [title of employee]. This decision shall be final and conclusive unless within
[ten (10)] days from the date of receipt of its copy, the Contractor mails or otherwise
furnishes a written appeal to the [title of employee]. In connection with any such appeal,
the Contractor shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in
support of its position. The decision of the [title of employee] shall be binding upon the
Contractor and the Contractor shall abide be the decision.
Performance During Dispute - Unless otherwise directed by (Recipient), Contractor shall
continue performance under this Contract while matters in dispute are being resolved.
Claims for Damages - Should either party to the Contract suffer injury or damage to
person or property because of any act or omission of the party or of any of his employees,
agents or others for whose acts he is legally liable, a claim for damages therefor shall be
made in writing to such other party within a reasonable time after the first observance of
such injury of damage.
Remedies - Unless this contract provides otherwise, all claims, counterclaims, disputes
and other matters in question between the (Recipient) and the Contractor arising out of or
relating to this agreement or its breach will be decided by arbitration if the parties mutually
agree, or in a court of competent jurisdiction within the State in which the (Recipient) is
located.
Rights and Remedies - The duties and obligations imposed by the Contract Documents
and the rights and remedies available thereunder shall be in addition to and not a limitation
of any duties, obligations, rights and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law. No
action or failure to act by the (Recipient), (Architect) or Contractor shall constitute a waiver
of any right or duty afforded any of them under the Contract, nor shall any such action or
failure to act constitute an approval of or acquiescence in any breach thereunder, except
as may be specifically agreed in writing.
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.
Flow Down
The Lobbying requirements mandate the maximum flow down, pursuant to Byrd Anti-
Lobbying Amendment, 31 U.S.C. § 1352(b)(5) and 49 C.F.R. Part 19, Appendix A, Section
7.
Mandatory Clause/Language
Clause and specific language therein are mandated by 49 CFR Part 19, Appendix A.
Modifications have been made to the Clause pursuant to Section 10 of the Lobbying
Disclosure Act of 1995, P.L. 104-65 [to be codified at 2 U.S.C. § 1601, et seq.]
- Lobbying Certification and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities for third party contractors
are mandated by 31 U.S.C. 1352(b)(5), as amended by Section 10 of the Lobbying
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Disclosure Act of 1995, and DOT implementing regulation, "New Restrictions on
Lobbying," at 49 CFR § 20.110(d)
- Language in Lobbying Certification is mandated by 49 CFR Part 19, Appendix A,
Section 7, which provides that contractors file the certification required by 49 CFR Part
20, Appendix A.
Modifications have been made to the Lobbying Certification pursuant to Section 10 of the
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.
- Use of "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," Standard Form-LLL set forth in Appendix B
of 49 CFR Part 20, as amended by "Government wide Guidance For New Restrictions
on Lobbying," 61 Fed. Reg. 1413 (1/19/96) is mandated by 49 CFR Part 20, Appendix
A.
Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, 31 U.S.C. 1352, as amended by the Lobbying
Disclosure Act of 1995, P.L. 104-65 [to be codified at 2 U.S.C. § 1601, et seq.] -
Contractors who apply or bid for an award of $100,000 or more shall file the certification
required by 49 CFR part 20, "New Restrictions on Lobbying." Each tier certifies to the tier
above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or
organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any other
award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Each tier shall also disclose the name of any registrant
under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 who has made lobbying contacts on its behalf
with non-Federal funds with respect to that Federal contract, grant or award covered by 31
U.S.C. 1352. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the recipient.
APPENDIX A, 49 CFR PART 20--CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
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.)]
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(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
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.
Flow Down
The Clean Air requirements flow down to all subcontracts which exceed $100,000.
Model Clauses/Language
No specific language is required. FTA has proposed the following language.
Clean Air - (1) The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or
regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 7401 et seq.
The Contractor agrees to report each violation to the Purchaser and understands and
agrees that the Purchaser will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure
notification to FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.
(2) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract
exceeding $100,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by
FTA.
CLEAN WATER REQUIREMENTS
(33 U.S.C. 1251)
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Applicability to Contracts
The Clean Water requirements apply to each contract and subcontract which exceeds
$100,000.
Flow Down
The Clean Water requirements flow down to FTA recipients and subrecipients at every
tier.
Model Clause/Language
While no mandatory clause is contained in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended, the following language developed by FTA contains all the mandatory
requirements:
Clean Water - (1) The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or
regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33
U.S.C. 1251 et seq. The Contractor agrees to report each violation to the Purchaser and
understands and agrees that the Purchaser will, in turn, report each violation as required
to assure notification to FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.
(2) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract
exceeding $100,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by
FTA.
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.
Flow Down
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.
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FLY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS
(49 U.S.C. § 40118, 41 CFR Part 301-10)
Applicability to Contracts
The Fly America requirements apply to the transportation of persons or property, by air,
between a place in the U.S. and a place outside the U.S., or between places outside the
U.S., when the FTA will participate in the costs of such air transportation. Transportation
on a foreign air carrier is permissible when provided by a foreign air carrier under a code
share agreement when the ticket identifies the U.S. air carrier’s designator code and flight
number. Transportation by a foreign air carrier is also permissible if there is a bilateral or
multilateral air transportation agreement to which the U.S. Government and a foreign
government are parties and which the Federal DOT has determined meets the
requirements of the Fly America Act.
Flow Down Requirements
The Fly 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.
Model Clause/Language
The relevant statutes and regulations do not mandate any specified clause or language.
FTA proposes the following language.
Fly America Requirements
The Contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 40118 (the “Fly America” Act) in
accordance with the General Services Administration’s regulations at 41 CFR Part 301-10,
which provide that recipients and subrecipients of Federal funds and their contractors are
required to use U.S. Flag air carriers for U.S Government-financed international air travel
and transportation of their personal effects or property, to the extent such service is
available, unless travel by foreign air carrier is a matter of necessity, as defined by the Fly
America Act. The Contractor shall submit, if a foreign air carrier was used, an appropriate
certification or memorandum adequately explaining why service by a U.S. flag air carrier
was not available or why it was necessary to use a foreign air carrier and shall, in any
event, provide a certificate of compliance with the Fly America requirements. The
Contractor agrees to include the requirements of this section in all subcontracts that may
involve international air transportation.
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.
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.
Flow Down
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The Civil Rights requirements flow down to all third party contractors and their contracts at
every tier.
Model Clause/Language
The following clause was predicated on language contained at 49 CFR Part 19, Appendix
A, but FTA has shortened the lengthy text.
Civil Rights - The following requirements apply to the underlying contract:
(1) Nondiscrimination - In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42
U.S.C. § 2000d, section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42
U.S.C. § 6102, section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §
12132, and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees that it will
not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,
color, creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, the Contractor agrees
to comply with applicable Federal implementing regulations and other implementing
requirements FTA may issue.
(2) Equal Employment Opportunity - The following equal employment opportunity
requirements apply to the underlying contract:
(a) Race, Color, Creed, National Origin, Sex - In accordance with Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, and Federal transit laws at 49 U.S.C.
§ 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.
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(d) Special DOL EEO Clause - In addition to the foregoing, when undertaking
“construction” as recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL), the
Recipient agrees to comply, and assures that each Third Party Participant will
comply, with: (a) U.S. DOL regulations, “Office of Federal Contract Compliance
Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor,” 41 C.F.R.
chapter 60, and (b) Executive Order 11246, “Equal Employment Opportunity,” as
amended by Executive Order 11375, “Amending Executive Order 11246, Relating
to Equal Employment Opportunity,” 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note.
(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.
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 N/A% 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
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remedy as the City of Fort Collins deems appropriate. Each subcontract the contractor
signs with a subcontractor must include the assurance in this paragraph (see 49 CFR
26.13(b)).
c. The successful bidder/offeror will be required to report its DBE participation obtained
through race-neutral means throughout the period of performance.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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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None unless
non-
competitive
award
II Non State
Grantees
a. Contracts
below SAT
($100,000)
b. Contracts
above
$100,000/Capital
Projects
Yes3
Yes3
Those imposed
on non-state
Grantee pass
thru to
Contractor
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
S614‐40A 55' TS 55’ MASTARM ONLY GV WITH ABS &
CDOT ‘DUPLEX COATING’
1
TOTAL BASE BID
IN WORDS
ARM & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING
1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 40' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (2) LUMINAIRE
ARM & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING
1
S414‐40 70' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 70' MASTARM
FP/GV WITH ABS & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING 1
S414‐40 75' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 75' MASTARM
FP/GV WITH ABS& CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING 1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 30' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (1) LUMINAIRE
ARM & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING
1
GV WITH ABS & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING 1
S414‐40A 25' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 25' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING 1
S414‐40A 30' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 30' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING 1
S414‐40A 35' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 35' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING 1
S414‐40A 40' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 40' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING 1
S414‐40A 45' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 45' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING 1
S414‐40A 50' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 50' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS & CDOT 'DUPLEX COATING 1
S414‐40 60' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 60' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS 1
S414‐40 65' TS POLE BASE SECTION WITH 65' MASTARM
GV WITH ABS 1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 30' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (1) LUMINAIRE
ARM
1
S614‐40 NONE
POLE TOP EXTENSION TO 30' MTG HT WITH
ATTACHMENT PLATE FOR (2) LUMINAIRE
ARM
1