B24-09 Invitation to Bid Package.pdf

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INVITATION TO BID (ITB)

ITB #B24-09

North Landfill Cell 1 Construction

ITB SUMMARY:

Work to be performed includes the construction of a new 20-acre municipal solid waste landfill cell, known as "Cell 1," featuring an engineered liner system. Additional work entails clearing and grubbing the site, constructing various components of the landfill cell, and ensuring proper grading and vegetation of disturbed areas.

All bidders must submit a completed Contractor’s Qualification Statement including a list of three (3) profile projects for each qualification item as proof of qualifications or your bid will be rejected.

PRE-BID MEETING: November 13, 2024 @ 10:00 AM (MT) Bidders are requested (not required) to attend and participate in the conference. Vendors should read the entire bid document prior to the Pre-Bid Meeting.

TO ATTEND THE VIRTUAL PRE-BID MEETING:

https://larimer-org.zoom.us/j/95433826086?pwd=y1l1iOCvo1APbntwbcPsKu9yX5ao9R.1 Join by Phone: +1 346 248 7799 US or One tap mobile +13462487799,,95433826086#,,,,*963316# US Meeting ID: 954 3382 6086 Passcode: 963316

QUESTION DEADLINE: November 18, 2024 @ 4:00 PM (MT) All questions regarding this bid must be emailed to the Contact Person identified below. If you don’t receive a confirmation email of receipt please call the Contact Person to verify receipt of your questions. No questions will be accepted after the date and time referenced above. All questions received will be answered via Addendum only.

DEADLINE FOR BID SUBMITTALS: December 5, 2024 @ 2:00 PM (MT) The Board of Larimer County Commissioners will only be accepting Bids electronically submitted via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (Bidnet, Bidnet Direct) portal, up to the date and time referenced above, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

TO ATTEND THE VIRTUAL BID OPENING:

https://larimer-org.zoom.us/j/95042236437?pwd=Sh8yVkel0RAKgfAg4FqpxuSotuY1Am.1 Join by Phone: +1 646 931 3860 or One tap mobile +16469313860,,95042236437#,,,,*170350# US Meeting ID: 950 4223 6437 Passcode: 170350

BIDNET PORTAL / ITB OFFICIAL WEBSITE:

To submit your bid and view official bid documents and addenda only available on the Bidnet portal, use the following link: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/larimer-county/

CONTACT PERSON:

Purchasing Agent Christal Bateman, batemach@co.larimer.co.us, 970-498-5956

NOTE: Unauthorized contact with HDR Engineering or a County employee other than the Contact Person listed above or Purchasing Manager regarding this bid may result in disqualification of your bid.

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1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS:

1.1 Bid Preparation:

The total cost of bid preparation and submission will be borne by the bidder.

Bids must be typewritten or written in ink on the form prepared by the County. An authorized representative of the company must initial all corrections or erasures made on your bid.

Bidder must not stipulate in their bid any conditions not contained in the specifications, unless specifically requested in the special instructions. Any bids that fail to comply with the literal letter of these instructions and the specifications may be rejected forthwith.

Bids must be furnished exclusive of any Federal, State, or Local taxes. Larimer County is exempt from Colorado State Sales and Use Taxes on materials to be permanently incorporated in the Work. Said taxes shall not be included in the Contract Price.

1.2 Bid Submission:

Bidders must be registered with BidNet in order to submit a bid; registration is free. Larimer County strongly recommends bidders register well in advance of the submittal deadline to ensure they have adequate time to upload and submit their proposals.

It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to ensure all required Bid documents are submitted through Bidnet by the submission deadline. Bids will be time-stamped by BidNet upon receipt; BidNet does not allow for uploading or submitting Bid documents after the Bid submittals deadline has passed, so please allow adequate time to upload and submit your Bid prior to the deadline. After uploading bid documents, Bidders must click the SUBMIT button. Larimer County will not accept uploads that are “saved” but not “submitted”. To verify that a Bid has been submitted successfully, Bidders may contact BidNet Support or verify, via the Bid Management tab in the Bidder’s account, that the documents are not in “Draft” status.

Larimer County does not have access to, or control of, the Vendor side of BidNet. Please contact BidNet at 1- 800-835-4603, Option 2, for technical assistance.

1.3 Consideration of Bids:

It is understood that the Board of Larimer County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities in bids, and to accept the bid that, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interests of Larimer County. No bid is contingent on the purchase of all items listed. Prices and terms must remain in effect until a contract has been executed.

If, in the sole judgment of the Board of County Commissioners, the proposals are substantially equal, the Board may grant the contract to a company(ies) located in Larimer County, however this is not applicable in the case that Federal funds are used.

1.4 Public Records:

All information submitted in response to this bid is public after the bid opening. The bidder should not include as a part of the response to the Invitation to Bid any information which the bidder believes to be a trade secret or other privileged or confidential data. If the bidder wishes to include such material with their bid, then the material should be supplied under separate cover and identified as confidential. Statements that the entire bid is confidential will not be honored. Larimer County will endeavor to keep that information confidential, separate and apart from the bid subject to the provisions of the Colorado Open Records Act or order of court.

1.5 Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) / Disadvantaged Business Opportunities:

Larimer County is an EEO and no otherwise qualified individual will be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion or religious affiliation, sex, familial status, age, genetics, disability, or national origin in any phase of employment for this position.

All businesses, organizations, and individuals contracting with Larimer County must comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended. For more information on these requirements and to read the full Title II text, please go to the following web page: https://www.ada.gov/ada_title_II.htm.

https://www.ada.gov/ada_title_II.htm

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Larimer County strongly encourages the use of small and minority firms, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firm services. In accordance with Federal and State laws, Larimer County does not discriminate.

1.6 Reasonable Accommodations:

Per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Larimer County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability who need assistance. Services can be arranged with at least seven (7) business days’ notice. Please email the Contact Person listed on the page 1 or call Relay Colorado

711. “Walk-in” requests for auxiliary aids and services will be honored to the extent possible but may be unavailable if advance notice is not provided.

1.7 Cooperative Use

Other governmental entities may piggyback on the award of this solicitation, assuming the award vendor is amenable, and should contact Larimer County Purchasing for any necessary procurement documents. The entity will deal directly with the award vendor concerning the placement of Purchase Orders, freight charges, contracting and disputes, invoicing, and payment. Larimer County will not be held liable or responsible for any liability, claims, costs, damages, demands, actions, losses, judgments or expenses incurred by the vendor or any government entity relating to such use.

1.8 Debarment:

No vendor awarded a solicitation will be federally debarred. Such debarment will be checked through the System for Award Management, at www.sam.gov.

The Contractor certifies that by submitting an offer, neither the contractor nor subcontractors, the organization nor its principals are suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from procurement by the Federal government and do not appear on the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA).

2. QUALIFICATIONS

2.1 Qualifications, at a minimum, included the following minimum (pass/fail) items.

The Contractor team must have completed the following within the past seven (7) years:

1. Three (3) major landfill cell developments or similar earthwork projects, each a minimum of 15 acres in size.

2. Three (3) geosynthetic liner projects, each a minimum of 15 acres in size, each including the following components:

• Furnishing and installation of a geosynthetic clay liner

• Furnishing and installation of an HDPE geomembrane

• Furnishing and installation of a drainage geocomposite

Bidders must submit a completed Contractor’s Qualification Statement including a list of three (3) profile projects for each qualification item above as proof of qualifications or your bid will be rejected.

For each project indicate the following:

• Original contract bid amount

• Final contract amount

• Owner (address, telephone number, and contact name)

• Project description (including project name, overall scope of work, key subcontractors, and any unique characteristics; specifically state which qualification(s) the project covers).

• Litigation or claims related to each project—state nature of claim(s), the parties, the dollar value, the status and outcome—including the value of any judgment(s) or settlement(s).

• Owner reference (current-address, phone, and email) and consulting architect/engineer reference (current address, phone, and email) for cited project(s).

http://www.sam.gov/

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2.2 Additional qualifications and relevant specification sections for the awarded contractor team are provided below to assist you in preparing your bid. While bidders do not need to address these qualifications at the time of bid submission, they should be mindful of these required qualifications during the performance of the work.

o Progress Schedule Preparer (Relevant Specification Section 01 32 16) o Construction Photographer (Relevant Specifications Section 01 32 33) o Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL) Installer (Relevant Specifications Section 31 05 19) o Drainage Geocomposite Installer (Relevant Specifications Section 31 32 18) o Geotextile Installer (Relevant Specifications Section 31 32 19) o Prepared Subgrade Layer (Relevant Specifications Section 31 38 10) o HDPE Geomembrane Liner Installer (Relevant Specifications Section 33 47 14) o Stainless Steel (Relevant Specification Section 40 05 23)

3. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Work to be performed includes but is not limited to construction of a new 20-acre municipal solid waste landfill cell with an engineered liner system (“Cell 1”).

The Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Mobilization and demobilization of all equipment, materials, and personnel required to complete the Work.

2. Contractor is responsible to supply any temporary power needed to complete the Work.

3. Construction water for dust control and moisture conditioning for compaction purposes onsite to be sourced by Contractor.

4. Attendance and participation of critical personnel at pre-construction meetings.

5. Attendance and participation at weekly construction meetings.

6. Development of a Material Handling Plan. The Plan shall be coordinated with the Owner.

7. Pulling and closeout of all permits, including associated fees, for all activities required to complete the

Work, as required.

8. Installation, maintenance, and removal of erosion control measures. The Contractor shall be responsible for implementing necessary practices to mitigate erosion control and sediment transport issues in accordance with the Drawings and Landfill Stormwater Management Plan. The Contractor shall be responsible to notify the Owner if any erosion controls are damaged, regardless of the cause.

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining coverage under the CDPHE General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities, Permit Number COR400000 (General Permit).

9. Establish and stake Work area limits.

10. Using a surveyor licensed in the State of Colorado, establish ground controls; conduct initial site topography survey for required areas within the limits of the Work.

11. Protect any existing on-site utilities, pipes, and structures as shown in the Drawings or discovered during utility locates.

12. Clear and grub Work area. Limits of disturbance include approximately 30 acres.

13. Construct Cell 1 bottom of liner grades and sump to conform with control point plan. Construct perimeter berm. Install stormwater features. Conduct required material testing and survey once completed.

14. Construct 1-foot prepared subgrade of Cell 1 and excavate anchor trench. Conduct required material testing and survey once completed.

15. Install a geosynthetic clay liner (GCL), a 60-mil high density polyethylene (HDPE) geomembrane, and a drainage geocomposite. Conduct required material testing.

16. Install the protective cover layer, leachate collection piping, side riser piping, leachate cleanout piping, and gravel columns. Conduct required material testing. Survey once completed.

17. Install the leachate pump system, dual-contained forcemain piping, and leachate storage, 20,000 gallon frac tank. Conduct required material testing.

18. Construct access pad road and grading. Place base course on perimeter access road once construction operations become minimal for least disturbance.

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19. Grade and seed all areas disturbed during construction outside of Cell 1 limits to promote positive drainage and establish vegetation.

20. Provide a final survey of the entire area of Work within the construction limits.

21. Repair any areas disturbed by the Work, clean up, and demobilize.

22. Contractor must coordinate daily operations with Contractor working on Infrastructure.

4. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE:

The schedule for cell construction is anticipated to begin in early 2025 and is required to be complete by October 31, 2025. It is strongly advised that the award vendor places orders for long-lead items within 30 days of the Notice to Proceed to ensure milestone and completion dates are met. These items include, but are not limited to Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL), HDPE geomembrane, and geocomposite.

Bidders are requested to provide an anticipated Construction Schedule with their Bid Submittal Package. Bidders are to use the Planned Notice-to-Proceed date of January 6, 2024 to prepare and provide their Construction Schedule detailing the key milestone dates below.

A. Milestone No. 1: Excavation

1. To achieve this Milestone, substantially complete the following Work:

a. Excavation, fill placement, and grading to meet bottom of liner grades and perimeter road grading as depicted on Sheet C402 of the Drawings. Site must be preserved in a suitable condition as approved by the Owner during the winter season.

B. Milestone No. 2: Base Liner Earthwork

1. To achieve this Milestone, substantially complete the following Work:

a. Excavate to bottom of liner grades, including sump. Construct 12-inches of prepared subgrade, and perimeter berm; this milestone includes erosion control measures, material testing and surveys.

C. Milestone No. 3: Geosynthetics Installation

1. To achieve this Milestone, substantially complete the following Work:

a. Install GCL, HDPE geomembrane, and drainage geocomposite; includes protection of geosynthetics, material delivery, material testing, and passing geoelectric leak survey.

D. Milestone No. 4: Leachate Collection System Installation

1. To achieve this Milestone, substantially complete the following Work:

a. Install protective cover, leachate collection piping, gravel columns, side risers, leachate cleanouts, dual-contained piping, frac tank, pumping equipment, and all associated valving, joints, etc.;

includes material delivery and testing.

E. Milestone No. 5: Final Work

1. To achieve this Milestone, substantially complete the following Work:

a. Construct access pad within Cell 1, place base course on perimeter access road, restore disturbed area, complete stormwater control measures, seeding, final survey, and demobilize.

5. INSURANCE:

BEFORE submitting your company bid, confirm with your insurance carrier that your company can meet the insurance requirements as published in the solicitation, see Attachment D - Section SC 6.02 of the EJCDC C- 800 (Supplementary Conditions) for applicable insurance requirements specific to this project. Your company insurance coverages should be correctly noted in the most current Evidence of Coverage (EOC). NOTE: All Larimer County contracts require that the Award Vendor possess appropriate insurance at all times during the contract; these coverages are purchased at the company's expense. The County’s insurance requirements may necessitate a company adding or increasing coverage/limits, and those changes may impact pricing for the proposed project. These costs must be included in your pricing at the time of submission and will not be permitted to be added later.

6. AWARD & CONTRACT:

This solicitation will be awarded to the vendor with the most responsive, responsible, reasonable, lowest BID PRICE meeting all specifications, deemed the best fit and most advantageous to Larimer County. To assist in the decision for award: interviews may be held, background checks may be performed, references may be contacted, and other inquiries may be taken to determine the abilities of the Contractor.

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Upon Notice of Award, the Award Vendor will be required to submit a valid Certificate of Insurance (COI) that meets, at a minimum, the Insurance Requirements published in the solicitation. This valid COI must be received by Larimer County within 10 calendar days of the Notice of Award and must include Larimer County listed as Additional Insured and Certificate Holder. Work may only begin after the COI has been approved by Risk Management.

EJCDC C-520, 2018 - Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for Construction Contract will serve as the contract to include EJCDC C-700, 2018 - General Conditions of the Construction Contract, and EJCDC C-800 Supplementary Conditions of the Construction Contract. Drafts of these Contract Documents are included as Attachment D – Sample Contract Documents.

Any exceptions or requested additions to the agreement must be stated and submitted with your Bid; these requests will not be accepted after the bid has opened. The County makes no guarantee of any changes or concessions, but will review and consider all requests submitted.

Prior to the commencement of any work, Contractor shall deliver to County payment and performance bonds in penal sums equal to 100% of the proposal amount. See Sample Payment & Performance Bonds included with Attachment D – Sample Contract Documents.

7. BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS:

The following items are part of the bid. If any of these items cannot be located on BidNet, please contact the Contact Person identified on page 1 of the ITB.

• Bid Package

• Invitation to Bid

• Submittal Forms o Bid Form o Bid Bond o Anti-Collusion Affidavit o Certificate of Intent to Sublet o Contractor’s Qualifications Statement o Bid Schedule (Attached separately in Excel Format)

• Attachment A – Project Manual Contract Requirements Specifications CQA Plan

• Attachment B – Geotechnical Report

• Attachment C - Planset (Drawings)

• Attachment D – Sample Contract Documents

EJCDC C-520 (Agreement - 2018 Edition) EJCDC C-700 (General Conditions - 2018 Edition) EJCDC C-800 (Supplementary Conditions) Sample P&P Bonds

CAD Files (For Reference Only): CAD files will only be released to those who complete and return an electronic file acceptance waiver/disclaimer and limited license release form. Email the Contact Person identified on page 1 of the ITB to request CAD files.

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SUBMITTALS: It is not necessary to return the entire Bid Package for the Bid Opening. Vendors are required to submit the following:

1. One (1) .pdf file containing the following completed documents (in the order specified below):

1. Bid Form

2. Bid Bond

3. Anti-Collusion Affidavit

4. Certificate of Intent to Sublet

5. Bid Schedule

6. Bidder Generated Anticipated Construction Schedule based on Milestones

7. Contractor’s Qualifications Statement (including profile projects)

2. One (1) .xlsx file containing the following:

1. Bid Schedule in Excel Format

Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty consisting of a Bid Bond (together with power of attorney) in the amount of five percent (5%) of the contractor’s bid, without conditions, payable to Larimer County or your bid will be considered non-responsive and your bid will be rejected. The sample Bid Bond included in these bid documents should be used. Bid Guaranties may be held until the contract is awarded, provided the time from bid opening to contract award does not exceed 30 days. Payment and Performance Bonds in the amount of 100 percent of the Award Vendor’s Contract price must be supplied prior to any work beginning.

Each bid must contain a unit bid price for each item shown in the Bid Schedule and a completed Certificate of Intent to Submit. Failure to include unit bid prices and Certificate may be cause for rejection.

By submitting a bid, proposer certifies, warrants, and agrees they have knowledge of the requirements imposed on Proposer under the “Keep Jobs in Colorado Act” codified at § 8-17-101, et seq. of the Colorado Revised Statutes and that Colorado labor will be employed to perform at least eighty percent (80%) of the work. See https://cdle.colorado.gov/workplace-conditions/keep-jobs-in-colorado-act for more information regarding this Act, which applies to Public Works projects only. A link to the Act which includes important definitions, such as "public works project" and "Colorado labor", is found under the "Reference" section on the website listed above. “Frequently Asked Questions” about this Act may be found at:

https://cdle.colorado.gov/sites/cdle/files/Keep%20Jobs%20in%20Colorado%20FAQs%20October%202020%2 0accessible.pdf

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BID FORM

B24-09, North Landfill Cell 1 Construction

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,

Larimer County, Colorado

I/We have examined the Plans and Specifications and the site of the proposed work and receipt of

Addendum No(s). is hereby acknowledged.

I/We understand and accept the proposition that the Estimate of quantities is approximate only, that the quantities are subject to either increase or decrease and propose to perform any increased or decreased quantities of work at the unit price named in this Bid, except for alterations provided for in the Specifications.

I/We agree that the Invitation for Bids, Bid Requirements and Conditions, the Plans and Specifications, any Special Provisions, and this Bid shall form and be part of the Contract to be signed by me/us if this Bid is accepted, and that I/we will furnish a Contract Bond in a penal sum equal to the estimated contract price, with surety, or sureties, to guarantee the completion of the work and also to guarantee that all material and labor upon this work, or incidental to the completion of this work, shall be fully paid for.

I/We acknowledge the “Keep Jobs in Colorado Act” codified at § 8-17-101, et seq. of the Colorado

Revised Statutes and agree that Colorado labor will be employed to perform at least eighty percent (80%) of the work.

I/We hereby propose to furnish all labor, machinery, equipment, materials and supplies, and to sustain all the expense incurred in doing the work hereinafter described for what is known as: Bid No. B24-09, North Landfill Cell 1 Construction, that may be awarded the undersigned in pursuance of a certain advertisement of the Board of County Commissioners, Larimer County, Colorado, dated November 1, 2024 , a copy of which advertisement is attached and made a part hereof, and in accordance with the full details, Plans and Specifications as prescribed by said Board of County Commissioners and under the direction and according to the instructions of said Board or their authorized assistants, for the prices named in the Bid.

I/We agree to protect my/our employees on this contract, if awarded to , by adequate compensation insurance.

I/We agree that any Extra Work or materials which the said Board may order in writing is to be paid for either at a lump sum or unit prices agreed upon prior to the work on the force account basis as specified in the Specifications, the force account bills to be checked and signed at the end of each day by the engineer or inspector in charge, and the Contractor's representative; provided that no class or item of work or material for which a unit bid price is provided in this Bid is to be classified as Extra Work.

I/We hereby agree to execute a Contract and Bond and supply Insurance Endorsement forms provided by the said Board within fifteen (15) days (or such further time as may be allowed in writing by the Board) after receiving notification of the Award of Contract based on this bid, and in case I/we do not, the Board may proceed to award the contract to another, re-advertise the work for bids, or proceed in any lawful manner they deem advisable, and the accompanying Guaranty shall become forfeited to Larimer County, Colorado as liquidated damages.

I/We hereby agree to commence the work within thirty (30) days following the date of award unless such time for beginning the work is changed by in the "Notice to Proceed".

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It is agreed that in case the Contract is awarded to another, this Bid Guaranty, unless forfeited as stated herein, will be returned to:

Respectfully Submitted

Signed Date

Name (Print) Phone No

Title *Sam.gov UEI No

Company Name Email

Mailing Address

Street Address

County State

Provide the following information for the individual who will serve as primary contact for your organization for technical and contractual management.

Name Title

Mailing Address Street Address

Phone No Email

Bid must be signed by the bidder with the signature in full. Anyone signing the Bid must have authority to do so.

Each Bid must contain a unit bid price for each item shown in the bidding schedule, a completed Certificate of Intent to Sublet, a signed affidavit relative to collusion and a completed Bid Bond in the amount of Five Percent of the Contractor's total bid. The bid bond will be in the format presented in the bid. No other wording will be accepted. Failure to include unit bid prices, said certificate, signed affidavit and bid bond may be cause for rejection.

*Unique Entity ID number (from SAM.gov federal Excluded Parties List System)

BID BOND

Any singular reference to Bidder , Surety, Owner, or other party shall be considered plural where applicable.

BIDDER

(Name and Address):

SURETY

(Name and Address of Principal Place of Business):

OWNER

(Name and Address): Larimer County, 200 West Oak Street, Suite 3000, Fort Collins CO 80521

BID

Bid Due Date & Time Bid Description (Proposal Name & Number):

Bid No. B24-09, North Landfill Cell 1 Construction

BOND

Bond Number:

Date:

Penal Sum (Words):

Penal Sum (Figures): $ Surety and Bidder, intending to be legally bound hereby, subject to the terms set forth below, do each cause this Bid Bond to be duly executed by an authorized officer, agent or representative. Said Bidder and Surety each separately, severally and jointly hereby bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns firmly by these presents.

The conditions of this bond are such that whereas said Bidder is about to submit a bid to Owner to furnish all services, labor, materials and equipment necessary for the improvement of a project known as Bid No. B24-09, North Landfill Cell 1 Construction.

NOW THEREFORE, if the above bound Bidder is awarded the contract for the Work upon which s/he bid, s/he shall, within fifteen (15) days of such award, enter into a written contract with Owner in the form set out in the Contract Documents for said Work and shall furnish bond executed by an acceptable surety company. Upon meeting the foregoing requirements this Bid Bond shall be null and void, otherwise, it shall remain in full force and effect.

BIDDER SURETY

____________________________________ (SEAL)

Bidder’s Name and Corporate Seal

_____________________________________(SEAL)

Surety’s Name and Corporate Seal

By_________________________________________ Signature

By_________________________________________

Print Name

Print Name

Attest:______________________________________

Attest:______________________________________

Title:_______________________________________

Title:_______________________________________

LARIMER COUNTY PROJECT NO.: B24-09

ANTI-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT DESCRIPTION: North Landfill Cell 1 Construction

I hereby attest that I am the person responsible within my firm for the final decision as to the price(s) and amount of this bid or, if not, that I have written authorization, enclosed herewith, from that person to make the statements set out below on his or her behalf and on behalf of my firm.

I further attest that:

1. The price(s) and amount of this bid have been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement for the purpose or with the effect of restricting competition with any other firm or person who is a bidder or potential prime bidder.

2A. Neither the price(s) nor the amount of this bid have been disclosed to any other firm or person who is a bidder or potential prime bidder on this project, and will not be so disclosed prior to bid opening.

2B. Neither the price(s) nor the amount of the bid of any other firm or person who is a bidder or potential prime bidder on this project have been disclosed to me or my firm.

3A. No attempt has been made or will be made to solicit, cause or induce any firm or person who is a bidder or potential prime bidder to refrain from bidding on this project, or to submit a bid higher than the bid of this firm, or any intentionally high or noncompetitive bid or other form of complementary bid.

3B. No agreement has been promised or solicited for any other firm or person who is a bidder or potential prime bidder on this project to submit an intentionally high, noncompetitive or other form of complementary bid on this project.

4. The bid of my firm is made in good faith and not pursuant to any consultation, communication, agreement or discussion with, or inducement or solicitation by or from any firm or person to submit any intentionally high, noncompetitive or other form of complementary bid.

5. My firm has not offered or entered into a subcontract or agreement regarding the purchase or sale of materials or services from any firm or person, or offered, promised or paid cash or anything of value to any firm or person, whether in connection with this or any other project, in consideration for an agreement or promise by any firm or person to refrain from bidding or to submit any intentionally high, non-competitive or other form of complementary bid or agreeing or promising to do so on this project.

6. My firm has not accepted or been promised any subcontract or agreement regarding the sale of materials or services to any firm or person, and has not been promised or paid cash or anything of value by any firm or person, whether in connection with this or any other project, in consideration for my firm’s submitting any intentionally high, noncompetitive or other form of complementary bid, or agreeing or promising to do so, on this project.

7. I have made a diligent inquiry of all members, officers, employees, and agents of my firm with responsibilities relating to the preparation, approval or submission of my firm’s bid on this project and have been advised by each of them that he or she has not participated in any communication, consultation, discussion, agreement, collusion, or other conduct inconsistent with any of the statements and representations made in this affidavit.

8. I understand and my firm understands that any misstatement in this affidavit is and shall be treated as a fraudulent concealment from Larimer County, Colorado of the true facts relating to submission of bids for this contract.

I DECLARE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY IN THE SECOND DEGREE, AND ANY OTHER APPLICABLE STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS, THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS DOCUMENT ARE TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY

KNOWLEDGE.

Contractor’s Firm or Company Name: By:

Title:

Date:

2nd Contractor’s Firm or Company Name: By:

Title:

Date:

Sworn to before me this day of , 20 .

NOTARY PUBLIC

My commission expires:

NOTE: This document must be signed in ink.

CERTIFICATE OF INTENT TO SUBLET

The successful bidder may sublet a portion of the contract. The bidder hereby certifies that if awarded the contract, he (does)* (does not)* intend to sublet a portion of the work.

Following are the names and addresses of proposed subcontractors and the items and cost of the work each will subcontract. Any changes made to this list after award of contract must be approved in writing by the Engineer.

Name/Address Subcontract Item Project Cost

Company

Signature Date

Name (Please Print) Title

*circle appropriate word(s)

The following information is considered the minimum required to evaluate the qualifications of vendors intending to provide services in response to Invitation to Bid # B24-09 – North Landfill Cell 1 Construction. Any additional information the vendor feels is pertinent, or which clarifies items below, is welcome and may be attached.

The County may contact previous clients and references as a part of the evaluation process; thus, letters of reference may shorten the evaluation period, if they are attached to this form.

1. Name of firm:

Address:

State: Zip: Phone:

Principal in Charge:

Email:

Type of business organization:

Sole Proprietorship Corporation

Partnership Limited Partnership

State in which incorporated: Joint Venture

Name, position, and address of contact person regarding the information on this form:

Number of years your firm has done business under current name:

Previous firm names and / or partnerships (or firms you have had any interest in), and number of years of each name:

2. Licensing - List jurisdictions and trade categories in which your organization is legally qualified to do business, and indicate registration or license numbers, if applicable.

CONTRACTOR’S

QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT

3. Attach a list of at least three (3) profile projects, for each qualification item below, that demonstrates your Contractor team meets the required qualifications.

The Contractor team must have completed the following within the past seven (7) years:

1. Three (3) major landfill cell developments or similar earthwork projects, each a minimum of 15 acres in size.

2. Three (3) geosynthetic liner projects, each a minimum of 15 acres in size, each including the following components:

• Furnishing and installation of a geosynthetic clay liner

• Furnishing and installation of an HDPE geomembrane

• Furnishing and installation of a drainage geocomposite

For each project indicate the following:

• Original contract bid amount

• Final contract amount

• Owner (address, telephone number, and contact name)

• Project description

• Litigation or claims related to each project—state nature of claim(s), the parties, the dollar value, the status and outcome—including the value of any judgment(s) or settlement(s)

• Owner reference (current-address, phone, and email) and a consulting architect/engineer reference

(current address, phone, and email) for cited project(s).

4. List major equipment, facilities, number and type of employees available for County contract work. Specify type of work normally done by your forces, and type of work you normally subcontract.

5. Have you ever terminated or abandoned any work prior to completion, or had work completed by others?

If yes, describe the situation:

6. Has your firm—or any firm you have had any interest in—ever been debarred or prohibited from contract work with any government or private institution?

7. Have any bonds been called on any of your projects?

No Yes

8. Do you certify that you meet all qualifications listed under Section 2.1 Qualifications in the

Invitation to Bid document?

Explain:

County Staff will evaluate all qualification forms. The evaluation will include the following:

• Verification of statements and information provided

• Ability to perform work of similar nature

• Financial stability and capability

• Any pattern of controversy, poor management, delayed claims, late completion, inferior service or equipment, or other undesirable characteristics

This qualification process is not intended to restrict competition. The intent is to protect the County’s legitimate interests by ensuring that vendors are competent, capable of quality work, and financially able to complete the work awarded.

Bidder must complete and SUBMIT this form with bid or your bid will be considered

Non-Responsive and/or Non-Responsible and rejected.