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Request for Qualifications for the

Taxiway Alpha Electrical Upgrades Engineering & Architectural

Services Agreement at the Durango-La Plata County Airport

CITY OF DURANGO, COLORADO

June 25, 2025

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City of Durango, Colorado

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

Request for Qualifications

Engineering & Architectural Services Agreement at the Durango-La Plata County Airport

Separate sealed statements of qualifications for the Taxiway Alpha Electrical Upgrades Engineering & Architectural Services Agreement the Durango-La Plata County Airport, will be received by the City of Durango until 3:00 PM (Local Time) on August 7, 2025. The City of Durango invites interested, qualified parties to submit proposals for the services outlined in this advertisement to provide first-class engineering and architectural services at the airport.

There will be a Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: July 15, 2025, Time: 12:00 p.m. (Local Time) Airport Conference Room, 1000 Airport Road, Durango, CO 81303 Virtual option available: Join the meeting now

Proposals must be submitted via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado. It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to see that the proposal is received before the submission deadline.

Late proposals will not be considered.

Bid documents and/or supporting information may be downloaded, at no charge, from the following web site: www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado Click on “Vendor Registration” or “Vendor Login”, as applicable.

Or at the City of Durango’s website: www.DurangoGov.org. No addendums or plans will be available on the City’s website.

The City of Durango reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities and minor irregularities in bids, and to accept the bid deemed, in the opinion of the City, to be in the best interest of the City of Durango.

This project is being bid in accordance with the City of Durango Purchasing Policy.

Published: June 25 & 27, 2025.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Invitation and Request for Qualifications

II. Airport Background

III. Schedule of Projects

IV. Scope of Services Required

V. Submittal Requirements

VI. Evaluation Procedures

VII. Contract Limitations

VIII. Debarment

IX. Equal Opportunity

X. Insurance

Attachments

• Sample Agreement

• Attachment A – Business Information Questionnaire

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I. INVITATION AND REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

The Durango – La Plata County Airport is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified firms to provide architectural and engineering services for a federally funded Taxiway Alpha Electrical Upgrades project at the Durango – La Plata County Airport.

Requested professional services may include customary civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, construction administration, special services, and environmental engineering services and architectural services. These services shall be performed in accordance with acceptable engineering practices, and are to be carried out in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration requirements, Colorado Department of Transportation guidelines, Colorado Statutes and Codes, and all applicable local codes, regulations, ordinances, policies and planning procedures.

The proposed contract is non-exclusive. The City of Durango and the Durango-La Plata County Airport reserve the right, at its sole discretion, to contract with other firms for engineering and other professional services. The contract will begin on or about September 1, 2025. A sample contract is attached for firm review and reference.

This selection process will be in compliance with the requirements set forth in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular 150/5100-14E Change 1, Architectural, Engineering, and Planning Consulting Services for Airport Grant Projects, along with the requirements listed in this request.

In the following Request For Qualifications, the terms Contractor, Respondent, Bidder, and Proposer may be used interchangeably and are intended to be inclusive for all consultant and design, and labor disciplines necessary to fulfill the required services needed to successfully propose, initiate, and complete the project. The terms shall mean the responsible person or company that is leading the project and who will be the signatory on the Agreement. The terms Bid and Proposal are similarly used interchangeably and are intended to describe the final proposal for the work.

Bidders wishing to participate should ensure they have all addenda prior to submission of the proposal. Failure to acknowledge receipt of any addenda applicable to this project could result in the rejection of your bid.

This request for qualifications and any subsequent addenda will be posted to the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website (www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado). Then, click on Vendor Login or Vendor Registration if you have not already registered. Firms are encouraged to register with RMEPS for all City bid opportunities.

Questions: Each bidder, before submitting their bid, shall become fully informed as to the extent and character of work required. All questions must be submitted via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website (www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado).

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Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: July 15, 2025, Time: 12:00 p.m. (Local Time) Airport Conference Room, 1000 Airport Road, Durango, CO 81303 Virtual option available: Join the meeting now

Question Deadline: July 22, 2025, Time: 3:00 p.m. (Local Time) (Questions received after the deadline may not be accepted.)

Final Addendum: July 30, 2025, Time: 3:00 p.m. (Local Time) Submittal Instructions: Submittal requirements are outlined in the Bid Submission Section of the Bid Documents. Deliver Bid via: Rocky Mountain E Purchasing (www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado) using the form furnished.

Bid Due Date and Time: August 7, 2025, Time: 3:00 p.m. (Local Time) It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to see that the bid is received before the submission deadline. Late bids will not be considered.

All proposals submitted shall be binding upon the respondent if accepted by the City within sixty

(60) calendar days of the submission date. Negligence upon the part of the respondent in preparing the proposal confers no right of withdrawal after the time fixed for the submission of the proposal. This project is being bid in accordance with the City of Durango Purchasing Policy.

The Contracting Agency reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities when such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the Contracting Agency. A conditional or qualified proposal may be cause for rejection.

The City reserves the right to negotiate any and all elements of any proposal.

The successful bidder must provide all equipment and personnel necessary to perform the required services. This RFQ includes the scope of work, submission requirements, selection process, criteria, and insurance requirements. A Sample Standard Form of Agreement between City and Contractor for Contractor Services Agreement. The Sample Agreement is for reference only and is non-negotiable.

a. Any bid that fails to conform to the essential requirements of the Request for

Qualifications will be rejected.

b. Any proposal that does not conform to the applicable specifications shall be rejected unless the invitation authorizes the submission of alternate proposals and the items or services offered as alternates meet the requirements specified in the RFQ.

c. Proposals shall be rejected when the bidder imposes conditions that would modify the requirements of the RFQ or limit the bidder's liability to the Owner, since to allow the bidder to impose such conditions would be prejudicial to other bidders. For example, bids shall be rejected in which the bidder:

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1. Protects against future changes in conditions, such as increased costs, of total possible costs to the Owner cannot be determined.

2. Takes exception to the RFQ terms and conditions.

3. Inserts the bidder’s terms and conditions.

Prospective firms are encouraged to carefully read this RFQ in its entirety.

SOQ TIMETABLE

Projects 1st Publication June 25, 2025

Projects 2nd Publication June 27, 2025

Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference @ DRO Conference room.

July 15, 2025, 12:00 p.m. (Local Time) Virtual option available

Contractor Questions Due July 22, 2025, 3:00 p.m. (Local Time)

Final Addendum Issued by Purchasing July 30, 2025, 3:00 p.m. (Local Time)

Bid Opening / Proposals Due August 7, 2025, 3:00 p.m. (Local Time)

Interviews (if necessary) Week of August 18 or August 25, 2025 – estimated

Notice of Award Week of August 25 or September 1, 2025 – estimated

Agreement Execution September 1, 2025 – estimated

II. AIRPORT BACKGROUND

The Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) is owned by the City of Durango and La Plata County, with administration and operations managed by the City. A nine-member Airport Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City and County for purposes of making recommendations with respect to the operation and maintenance of the airport.

DRO is a vital transportation hub for the region with both commercial and general aviation activities. It supports nearly 2,000 jobs and produces approximately $342 million in annual economic impact to the regional economy. DRO is the seventh busiest commercial service airport in the State of Colorado and is recognized by the FAA as a non-hub primary airport. With nonstop flights to four major U.S. airports, DRO is the gateway to Durango, Southwest Colorado, and the Four Corners Region.

DRO is a hub of activity 365 days a year, servicing commercial airline traffic, charter and private aircraft, air cargo operations, military aviation training, emergency medical aircraft, and wildland firefighting tanker aircraft. The Airport also supports other associated services such as aviation fueling and rental car sales, restaurant and gift shop operations, ground transportation, in-terminal advertising, and a satellite propulsion company test site. It is the Airport’s responsibility to ensure safe travel for all passengers through its facilities and to certify compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

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DRO served approximately 500,000 passengers in 2024. The Airport offers between 9‐15 nonstop flights daily to four domestic destinations. American Airlines provides daily service to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). United Airlines provides daily service to Denver International Airport (DEN) and seasonal service to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

DRO Airlines Route Map

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Passenger traffic at DRO has grown rapidly from 2022 to the present, and is currently over 30% higher than pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

DRO is a stable year-round air travel market, with balanced use from full-time local residents and those visiting from outside the region. Pre-pandemic, business traffic was the single largest segment of demand at DRO, with leisure traffic following closely behind. Post-pandemic, these travel segments have traded places, with leisure traffic now representing the most common purpose of travel. Friend/family visitation, school, and other personal travel make up the remainder of trip types.

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The passenger catchment area for DRO includes 36 zip codes across four states and contains a total population of approximately 242,000 people.

DRO Passenger Catchment Area

III. SCHEDULE OF PROJECTS

The Schedule of Projects, depending on Federal funding, State funding, and Airport funding, may include:

• Taxiway Alpha Electrical Upgrades – Design and Construction

Please note that inclusion of a project in the above list does not guarantee that the project will be undertaken.

The successful consulting firm shall prepare and maintain an electronic database (compatible with AutoCAD) that accurately represents all existing and future civil infrastructure for all projects completed under this contract. The awarded firm will provide a copy of said database to Durango – La Plata County Airport at its request at any time after award of the contract.

IV. SCOPE OF SERVICES REQUIRED

The Successful Engineer’s responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Preliminary Phase – This phase involves those activities required for defining the scope of the project and establishing preliminary requirements, including, without limitation, as follows:

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a. Coordinating with the Sponsor on project scope requirements, finances, schedules, operational safety and phasing considerations, site access and other pertinent matters. As applicable, coordinating project with local FAA personnel and other interested stakeholders to identify potential impacts to their operations.

b. Planning, procuring, and/or preparing necessary surveys, geotechnical engineering investigation, field investigations, and engineering studies required for preliminary design considerations.

c. Developing design schematics, sketches, environmental and aesthetic considerations, project recommendations, and preliminary layouts.

d. Preparing project design criteria and other bridging documents commonly used for alternative project delivery methods such as design-build contracting.

e. Preparing cost estimates and necessary applications for FAA - Airport Improvement Program (AIP) or other funding.

2. Design Phase – This phase involves all activities required to undertake and accomplish a full and complete project design including, without limitation, as follows:

a. Conducting and attending meetings and design conferences with Sponsor to obtain information and to coordinate or resolve design matters.

b. Collecting engineering data and undertaking field investigations; performing geotechnical engineering studies; surveys; and performing architectural engineering and special environmental studies.

c. Preparing necessary engineering reports and recommendations.

d. Preparing detailed design and construction plans, technical specifications, and contract documents.

e. Preparing cost estimates and a Construction Safety and Phasing Plan (CSPP).

f. Printing and providing copies of plan, specifications, and contract documents for review.

g. Preparing documents and calculating project goals or Disadvantaged Business

Enterprise (DBE) participation.

3. Bidding or Negotiation Phase – This phase involves providing sets of plans and specifications and all bid documents; acting for the owner in advertising and securing bids, conduct pre-bid conferences, analyzing bid results, furnishing recommendations

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4. Construction Phase – This phase involves all services rendered after the award of a construction contract including, without limitation, as follows:

a. Providing consultation and advice to the Sponsor during all phase of construction.

b. Representing the Sponsor at preconstruction conferences.

c. Inspecting work in progress periodically and providing appropriate reports to Sponsor.

d. Reviewing and approving shop and erection drawings submitted by contractors for compliance with design concept/drawings.

e. Reviewing, analyzing, and accepting laboratory and mill test reports of materials and equipment.

f. Assisting in the negotiation of change orders and supplemental agreements.

g. Observing or reviewing performance tests required by specifications.

h. Determining amounts owed to contractors and assisting Sponsor in the preparation of payment requests for the amounts reimbursable from grant projects.

i. Making final inspections and submitting punch-lists and a report of the completed project to the Sponsor.

j. Reviewing operations and maintenance manuals.

k. Preparation of construction management plans and review of contractor construction schedules.

l. On-site construction inspection and management involving the services of a resident engineer, inspector or manager, full-time or periodically during the construction or installation phase of a project as required by the owner, and providing appropriate progress reports to the Sponsor and FAA.

m. Observing or reviewing performance tests required by specifications.

n. Reviewing contractor progress and final payment request and assist Sponsor in the preparation of FAA reimbursable requests for amounts reimbursable from AIP grant projects.

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o. Conducting wage rate interviews in accordance with federal standards.

p. Making final inspection and submit a final construction report for the completed project to the owner.

q. Preparing record drawings of the project. Revise the Airport Layout Plan to reflect as-constructed conditions.

r. Assisting owner with project close out documents.

5. Project Closeout Phase – This phase includes all basic services rendered after the completion of a construction contract, including, but not limited to, the following activities:

a. Making final inspections and submitting punch-lists and a report of the completed project to the Sponsor.

b. Providing record drawings.

c. Preparing summary of material testing report.

d. Preparing summary of project change orders.

e. Preparing grant amendment requests and associated justification, if applicable.

f. Preparing final project reports including financial summary.

g. Obtaining release of liens from all contractors.

h. Assisting in the preparation and submission of year-end Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) reporting.

6. Special Services – The development of some projects may involve activities or studies outside the scope of the basic design services routinely performed by the consultant. These special services may vary greatly in scope, complexity and timing and may involve a number of different disciplines and fields of expertise.

Consultants performing special services may be employed directly by the sponsor to implement one or more phases of a project, or may be employed by the principal consultant via a subcontract agreement. In certain circumstances, these services may be performed by the principal consultant. Some examples of special services that might be employed for Airport projects include:

a. Soils investigations including core sampling, laboratory tests and related analyses and reports.

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b. Detailed mill, shop and/or laboratory inspections of materials and equipment.

c. Land surveys and topographic maps.

d. Field and/or construction surveys.

e. Photogrammetry surveys.

f. Onsite construction inspection and/or management involving the services of a full-time resident engineer(s), inspector(s) or manager(s) during the construction or installation phase of a project. This differs from the periodic inspection responsibilities included as part of the basic services.

g. Special environmental studies and analyses.

h. Expert witness testimony in litigation involving specific projects.

i. Project feasibility studies.

j. Public information and community involvement surveys, studies and activities.

k. Preparation of as-constructed plans.

l. Assisting the sponsor in the preparation of necessary applications for local, state, and federal grants.

m. Preparation of an as-built airport layout plan.

n. Preparation of property maps.

o. Construction management.

p. Preparation of a Quality Control Plan.

q. Preparation of Final Reports.

V. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

RFQ responses must be completed and prepared in a form that provides an insightful, clear, and concise overview of the capabilities of the company and its capabilities to provide services under the proposed scope of services. Additional facts and information other than those listed below may be included if it will help to highlight your company’s qualifications and experience.

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All materials submitted in response to this RFQ shall become the property of the City of Durango and shall be considered a part of the public record of the Airport except for any proprietary financial information that should be clearly marked as confidential.

One (1) electronic copy of each proposal shall be submitted and organized in the format indicated below. Electronic copies shall be submitted as a single .pdf file, labeled with the name of the firm. The City desires submittals that are clear, concise, and specific to the needs and conditions of this project.

Electronic copies shall be submitted via: Rocky Mountain E Purchasing (www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado). Proposals shall not exceed 20 pages in total length.

Resumes and cover letters shall not be included in the maximum page limit.

Direct contact with City of Durango elected officials or City staff, other than the Purchasing Administrator, during the proposal process, may render the proposal non-compliant. At the Purchasing Administrator’s discretion, no further consideration may be given to the proposal, and it will be rejected.

• Submit Bids via email: electronically on www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado prior to the deadline.

• A Successful Vendor must have or obtain a current City Business License upon award.

• A Successful Vendor must complete a W-9 form (Taxpayer Identification No.) upon award.

• The City of Durango is exempt from all local, state, and federal taxes.

• The City of Durango reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

The format for the submittal should be as follows:

1. Statement of Interest in performing the proposed services to include the firm’s services to airport clients.

2. Firm Overview: Include company organizational structure, history and background, size, and office locations.

3. Key People: Identify key person(s) in firm(s) who will work on the administration, management, design, and field engineering portion of projects and who will be directly in charge of projects; describe the roles these key people will fill, their background, caliber, and experience.

4. Statement of Qualifications to include capabilities and recent experience with comparable airports/aviation projects such as those listed in the Schedule of Projects.

Experience and familiarity with FAA advisory circulars, rules and regulations, including grant funding and Sponsor assurances. Knowledge, experience, and capability to successfully perform and/or administer all of the requirements for the described scope of work, including the ability to progress and complete multiple projects simultaneously.

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5. Current Workload: Provide a list of the firm(s) current airport engineering workload

(description of current projects and name of client). Identify availability to proceed with project formulation, designs, and contract administration for any upcoming project.

Articulate standard response time for clients under current workload conditions.

6. Demonstrated Capability to meet schedules/deadlines, without delays, cost escalations/overruns, or contractor claims. Include average percent of dollars over contract.

7. Affiliation with other firms: Identify other firms and key staff with whom you plan to subcontract or joint venture, if any, for this contract.

8. Information Access and Transfer: Describe ability to provide electronic access to work products and deliverables such as client portals, project websites, SharePoint, etc.

9. Evidence of meeting prior Affirmative Action and/or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) contract goals and/or evidence that adequate good faith efforts were made to meet those goals.

10. References: Include the name, airport, and contact information of at least three (3) clients/references who received professional aviation services within the past five (5) years similar to those requested and outlined in this RFQ.

11. Business Information Questionnaire (Attachment A)

VI. EVALUATION PROCEDURES

Selection procedures shall be in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100- 14E Change 1.

A Selection Committee will evaluate each SOQ and will determine how well it meets the evaluation criterion outlined in this RFQ. The Selection Committee may recommend a Consultant based solely on the SOQ. Furthermore, it may request additional information to help with selection, and it may short-list Consultants for interviews. The Selection Committee will review all submittals, evaluate the required criteria, and rank the proposing Consultants based on qualifications and experience identified in the selection criteria listed below.

The Selection Committee may conduct either phone/video interviews or in-person on-site interviews to complete the Consultant selection process; however, it reserves the right to make a recommendation based solely upon the submittals received. Interviews are at the sole discretion and option of the Selection Committee and may not be afforded to any or all Consultant(s).

Finalists may be required to be interviewed by and make presentations to the Selection Committee members to explain different aspects of the SOQ and to respond to questions that might arise before and/or during the presentation.

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Percentage weighting is shown to indicate the value of each criterion. Each Selection Committee member will independently review all SOQ to determine the score of each Consultant. The Selection Committee will rank the Consultants based on the overall scores from each Committee member. The Selection Committee will submit the recommended Consultant to the Airport for approval. The Airport reserves the right to accept or reject any Selection Committee recommendation. The Airport further reserves the right to request additional information from Consultants to clarify the meaning of any portion of the written SOQ.

Evaluation Criteria – The following represents the selection criteria which will be considered during the evaluation process:

• Capability to perform all aspects of the anticipated projects and recent experience on comparable airport projects. (25%)

• Key personnel's professional qualifications, experience, and availability for the anticipated projects; their reputation and professional integrity and competence, and their knowledge of FAA regulations, policies, and procedures. (20%)

• Demonstrated ability to meet schedules, deadlines, and budgets without major cost escalations, overruns, or disputed claims. (15%)

• Capability of personnel to be responsive to Sponsor and Airport needs. (15%)

• Familiarity with the anticipated projects proposed at DRO and an understanding of potential problems and Sponsor concerns regarding such projects. (15%)

• Degree of interest shown in undertaking the anticipated projects, and familiarity with and proximity to the geographic location of the projects. (10%)

Direct contact with city elected officials or city staff, other than the Purchasing Agent, during the selection process, except when and in the manner expressly authorized by the Bid Documents, is strictly prohibited and may render the bid as non-compliant. Violation of this requirement is grounds for disqualification from the process.

The Durango-La Plata County Airport retains the right to reject any or all submittals, to waive any irregularities or informalities in any submittal or in the submittal procedures, and to accept or reject any item or combination of items.

VII. CONTRACT LIMITATIONS

This contract is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 11246 (Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity) and the provisions of the Department of Transportation Regulation 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation).

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All proposers are advised that some of the services may not be required and that the sponsor reserves the right to initiate additional procurement action for any of the services included in the initial procurement.

The negotiations of the fee services shall occur at the time those services are needed. A third-party cost estimate shall be performed for each of these negotiations when deemed necessary by FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100- 14E Change 1. If a price cannot be agreed upon between the sponsor and the selected firm, negotiations are terminated, and a new procurement action may be initiated.

VIII. DEBARMENT

By submitting this SOQ, the bidder certifies that neither the company nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, in the process of debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency.

IX. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Durango – La Plata County Airport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prospective Consultants will commit to and meet the nondiscrimination and equal employment requirements.

Additionally, this contract is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 11246 (Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity) and the provisions of the Department of Transportation Regulation 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation).

Disadvantaged, Minority, and Woman-Owned Businesses are encouraged to submit an SOQ.

Durango – La Plata County Airport will make every effort to ensure that all interested Consultants are treated fairly and equally throughout the entire solicitation, evaluation, and selection process. The procedures established herein are designed to give all parties reasonable access to the same basic information.

The City of Durango, Colorado and County of La Plata, Colorado, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, all businesses will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and no businesses will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), creed, sex, age, or disability in consideration for an award.

X. INSURANCE

A. The Successful Contractor shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained all insurance required by the contract documents and such insurance has been approved by the City. The Contractor shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on this project until all similar insurance required of the subcontractor has been obtained and approved. For the

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B. The Successful Contractor shall procure and maintain, at its own cost, the following policy or policies of insurance. The Contractor shall not be relieved of any liability, claims, demands, or other obligations assumed pursuant to the contract documents by reason of its failure to procure or maintain insurance or by reason of its failure to procure or maintain insurance in sufficient amounts, durations, or types.

C. Successful Contractor shall procure and maintain and shall cause each Subcontractor of the Contractor to procure and maintain (or shall insure the activity of Contractor’s Subcontractors in Contractor’s own policy with respect to), the minimum insurance coverages listed below. Such coverages shall be procured and maintained with forms and insurers acceptable to the City. All coverages shall be continuously maintained from the date of commencement of the Work. In the case of any claims-made policy, the necessary retroactive dates and extended reporting periods shall be procured to maintain such continuous coverage.

1. Worker’s Compensation insurance to cover obligations imposed by the Workers’ Compensation Act of Colorado and any other applicable laws for any employee engaged in the performance of Work under this contract, and Employers’ Liability insurance with minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) each accident, One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) – policy limit, and One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) disease – each employee.

2. Comprehensive General Liability insurance with minimum single limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) each occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate. The policy shall be applicable to all premises and operations. The policy shall include coverage for bodily injury, broad form property damage (including completed operations), personal injury (including coverage for contractual and employee acts), blanket contractual, independent contractors, products, and completed operations.

The policy shall contain a severability of interest’s provision.

3. Comprehensive Automobile Liability insurance with minimum combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) each occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate with respect to each of Contractor’s owned, hired and/or non-owned vehicles assigned to or used in performance of the services. The policy shall contain a severability of interests provision.

D. The policies required above, except for the Workers’ Compensation insurance and Employer’s Liability insurance, shall be endorsed to include the City, and its officers and employees, as additional insured. Every policy required above shall be primary insurance, and any insurance carried by the City, its officers or its employees, shall be excess and not contributory insurance to that provided by Contractor. The additional insured endorsement for the Comprehensive General Liability insurance required above shall not contain any exclusion for bodily injury or property damage arising from completed operations. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for any deductible losses under each of the policies required above.

E. Certificates of insurance shall be completed by the Contractor’s insurance agent as evidence that policies providing the required coverages, conditions, and minimum limits are in full force

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Each certificate shall identify the Project and shall provide that the coverages afforded under the policies shall not be cancelled, terminated or materially changed until at least 30 days prior written notice has been given to the City. If the words “endeavor to” appear in the portion of the certificate addressing cancellation, those words shall be stricken from the certificate by the agent(s) completing the certificate. The City reserves the right to request and receive a certified copy of any policy and any endorsement thereto.

F. Failure on the part of the Contractor to procure or maintain policies providing the required coverages, conditions, and minimum limits shall constitute a material breach of contract upon which the City may immediately terminate the contract, or at its discretion may procure or renew any such policy or any extended reporting period thereto and may pay any and all premiums in connection therewith, and all monies so paid by the City shall be repaid by the Contractor to the City upon demand, or the City may offset the cost of the premiums against any monies due to Contractor from the Owner.

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ATTACHMENT A

BUSINESS INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE

DURANGO-LA PLATA COUNTY AIRPORT

It is the intent of the Durango-La Plata County Airport that Firms possess certain qualifications.

Therefore, the information requested in these Bid Documents shall be furnished by the Firm, and must be sworn to by an officer (authorized representative) of the Firm who has the responsibility and authority to bind the company statements made.

Each Firm shall show all requested information pertaining to their organization or to themselves personally, and submit the same.

The undersigned Firm agrees to furnish, upon request from the Airport, any additional information needed to substantiate or clarify the Firm’s qualifications.

THE UNDERSIGNED DECLARES THAT THE DATA AND INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS

SUBMITTAL ARE TRUE STATEMENTS CONCERNING THEIR PERFORMANCE ABILITY TO

COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SERVICES TO BE SUPPLIED.

Name of Firm (exactly as it should appear on a service contract):

Signature of Principal Official: ______________________________________________

Title of Principal Official: __________________________________________________

Principal Office Address: ___________________________________________________

Telephone Number: _______________________________________________________

Email Address of Principal Official: __________________________________________