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TITLE: Facility Management Services—For City Facilities
City Hall
Waterloo Public Library
Center for the Arts
Young Arena
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
City Hall/Carnegie Annex
City Hall/Garage and Traffic Annex
Central Garage
Street Department
Fire Stations 1,3,4,5,6,8
Swimming Pools/Byrnes and Gates
ISSUE DATE: CONTACT: Louis Cutwright,Jr.
PHONE: 319-291-4319
E-MAIL: louis.cutwright@waterloo-ia.org
RETURN PROPOSAL NO LATER THAN: June 4,2007 on or before 3:00 pm CENTRAL TIME
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OPENING DATE:June 4,2007 TIME: 5:30 pm
REVIEW COMMITTEE: GILMOR&DOYLE,BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE AND
MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATOR
CONTRACT AWARD: June 11,2007
MAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Print or type RFP/FACILITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES in the lower left hand
corner of the envelope or package. Delivered sealed proposals must be in City
Clerks Office, City Hall, 715 Mulberry Street, City of Waterloo, Iowa by date and
time on RFP.
RETURN PROPOSAL TO: City Hall
715 Mulberry Street
Waterloo,Iowa 50703
CONTRACT PERIOD: Date of Award through 37 Months with two (2) 12 month renewals. The 37 month
period will consist of(1 Month Implementation and 36 Month of Facilities Management Services)
DELIVER SUPPLIES/SERVICES FOB DESTINATION TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
City of Waterloo
Facilities Listed on The Cover Page of RFP
Waterloo, Iowa
The bidder hereby declares understanding, agreement and certification of compliance to provide the items and/or services, at the prices
quoted,in accordance with all requirements and specifications contained herein and the Terms and Conditions Request for Proposal. The
bidder further agrees that the language of this RFP shall govern in the event of a conflict with his/her proposal. The bidder agrees that upon
receipt of an authorized purchase order from the City Council or when a Notice of Award is signed and issued by an authorized official of
the City of Waterloo,a binding contract shall exist between the bidder and City of Waterloo.
SIGNATURE REQUIRED
- LEGAL NAME OF ENTITY/INDIVIDUAL
MAILING ADDRESS
CITY,STATE,ZIP CODE
CONTACT PERSON EMAIL ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER
TAXPAYER ID NUMBER(TIN) TAXPAYER ID(TIN)TYPE(CHECK ONE) VENDOR NUMBER(IF KNOWN)
FEIN SSN
VENDOR TYPE(CHECK ONE)
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AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE
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1. INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Introduction:
1.1.1 This document constitutes a request for competitive, sealed proposals for the provision of Facility
Management Services in the above referenced City of Waterloo facilities.
Facility Management Services will be defined as the following with reference to this
document:
1) Service,repair and maintenance of all HVAC equipment.
2) Service,repair and maintenance of all electrical equipment.
3) Repair and maintenance of all equipment not related to HVAC or electrical.
4) Repair and maintenance of building exterior. (i.e.roofs,windows, doors,etc.)
5) Repair and maintenance of exterior grounds. (i.e. grass, snow,trash,etc.)
6) Payment of all related utility bills. (i.e. gas, electric,water)
7) Management of existing janitorial service contract.
8) Service,maintenance and management of existing security system contract.
9) Repair and maintenance of office equipment as it relates to employee comfort.
10) This list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all services provided.
However, the contractor will be responsible for the preservation of all structures
and the comfort of all employees.
1.1.2 Organization - This document, referred to as a Request for Proposal (RFP), is divided into the
following parts:
1) Introduction and General Information
2) Contractual Requirements
3) Proposal Submission Information
4) Pricing Page
1.2 Tour of Facilities and Pre-Proposal Conference:
1.2.1 Tour of Facilities: A tour of the facilities will be held on Wednesday April 11, 2007. This is a
MANDATORY tour of the facilities. Bids will not be opened or read from bidders NOT attending
the facility tour meeting. The tour will begin with the Waterloo City Hall located at 715 Mulberry
Street Waterloo, Iowa and continue with the other facilities beginning at 8:30 a.m. Potential bidders
are required to tour all facilities covered by the RFP and shall meet in the lobby of each building as
the tour progresses. Bidders shall plan on spending a full day on the tour of the facilities. The
purpose of the tours is to allow potential bidders an opportunity to become familiar with the facilities
and layout prior to the contractors complete inspection. Bidders will be able to schedule onsite
inspection to get detailed information of the listed facilities by calling Louis Cutwright, Jr. at 319-
291-4319 or 319-230-4085 (cell). POTENTIAL BIDDERS SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO
SCHEDULE A COMPLETE TOUR AT A DIFFERENT TIME OR DATE OTHER THAN THE
APRIL 11, 2007 TOUR DATE LISTED ABOVE. A record of those potential bidders attending the
tour will be maintained for verification purposes.
a. Each bidder is solely responsible for a prudent and complete personal inspection, examination,
and assessment of the facilities, chillers, boilers, air handlers, electrical systems, plumbing,
exterior envelope and any other existing condition, factor, or item that may affect or impact the
performance of service described and required by the Contractual Requirements.
b. All questions regarding the Request for Proposal and/or the competitive procurement process
must be directed to Louis Cutwright, Jr. of Building Maintenance at (319)291-4319, by e-mail
louis.cutwright@waterloo-ia.org,or by fax 319-291-4262.
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1.2.2 Questions: Any questions regarding the RFP or the buildings being toured shall be submitted in
writing of by e-mail or fax no more than five (5) working days after the tour. All questions will be
responded to as they relate to the contents of this document. The answers will be sent to all attending
the facility tour. The answers will go to potential bidder in the form of ADDENDUM#1.
1.2.3 Pre Bid Meeting:
a. All potential bidders are encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting scheduled Thursday May 10,
2007 at 1:00 pm in order to ask questions and provide comments on the RFP. Attendance is not
required in order to submit a response to the RFP however bidders are strongly encouraged to
attend since information relating to the RFP will be discussed in detail. The bidder should bring
a copy of the RFP since it will be used as the agenda for the meeting.
b. Bidders are encouraged to advise Building Maintenance within five (5) working days of the
scheduled facility tour of any special accommodations needed for disabled personnel who will be
attending the tour so that accommodations can be made.
1.3 Background Information:
1.3.1 General information for each facility is listed below:
City Hall
A two (2) story office building with basement; with approx. 95 employees from 8:00 am through 5:00
pm five (5) days per week. The Police Department operates 24/7 with a staff of thirty (30). The
building is approx. 14,580 sq. ft.
Waterloo Public Library
A three (3) story office/public building with basement which operates 8:00 am to 9:00 six (6) days
per week. The building has about 65,000 sq. ft. and was built in 1937 with a major addition in 1981.
The building is staffed with about 18 employees at any one time.
Center for the Arts
This is a two (2) story structure with about 150,000 sq. ft. with the new addition that will be
completes in 2007. This facility has about 10 fulltime employees and is open 7 days per week
between eight(8)to twelve(12)hours per day.
Young Arena
This structure house's an Olympic sheet of ice with concession, locker room, offices and mechanicals
in a two (2) story section. The floor area is approx. 55,000 sq. ft. About five (5) fulltime employees
are in the building 8-5.
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
This is a two (2) story building the typically operates 8:00 am to 10:00 pm 4—7 days per week. Has
a total square foot area under roof of approx. 120,000 sq. ft. including basement.
City Hall Carnegie Annex
This is a two(2) story office structure(historical) of approx. 15,300 sq, ft. It is used to house four(4)
city departments with about 30 employees. It operates from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
City Hall Garage and Traffic Annex
This is a single story office/service garage structure of approx. 17,000 sq. ft. There are two (2) city
departments in the building with about 8 fulltime employees from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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Central Garage
This is a single story structure with about 9,000 sq. ft. About 900 sq. ft. is used for office space with
the remainder of the area used for equipment repair and part storage. There are five (5) employees
that are in the building from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Street Department
This is a single story structure of about 37,000 sq. ft. About 2,400 sq. ft. is used for office space with
the remainder being used for parking and repair of street equipment and trucks. There are about 8
fulltime employees in the building from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. There are about 30 employees in the
Street Department.
Fire Stations 1,3—8
Fire Station#1 is a 12,600 SF facility with a second floor sleeping area.
Fire Stations#3,4, 5, 6 and 8 are about 5,150 SF single story facilities.
All stations are 24/7 facilities
Swimming Pools/Byrnes and Gates
Byrnes Pool is a 11,205 SF 440,000 gal. swimming facility with related pumps and valves.
Gates Pool is a 10,185 SF 360,000 gal. swimming facility with related pumps and valves.
Both pools are open about 80 days per season between Memorial and Labor day.
1.3.2 Additional information: It will be the responsibility of the bidder to document all equipment and
condition. This is necessary because the successful bidder will become solely responsible for all
maintenance and repairs of the equipment as set out in section 1.2.1 a of this document. The
equipment list submitted by the successful contractor shall be a comprehensive list of every piece of
equipment. This will facilitate the listing of all equipment conditions so comprehensive CMMS
program can be established. It is the bidder's responsibility to verify all equipment type, size and
number for bidding purposes.
1.3.3 No current contract exists for the provision of Facility Management Services as specified herein.
However, the City has several maintenance contracts in force on building systems. The successful
bidder will have all maintenance contracts under their responsibility.
• Elevator maintenance agreements
• Fire alarm maintenance agreements
• Janitorial contract
1.3.4 Although an attempt has been made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the City does not
warrant or represent that the background information provided herein reflects all relationships or
existing conditions related to this Request for Proposal.
2. CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1 General Requirements:
2.1.1 The contractor shall provide Facility Management Services for the facilities and locations as outlined
in sections 1.3.1 of this document according with the provisions and requirements stated herein, and
to the sole satisfaction of the City.
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2.1.2 The contractor shall be a proven leader in the facilities management business, having at least ten (10)
consecutive years experience in the provision of facilities management services. Such facilities
management service experience shall include provision or the oversight of mechanical, HVAC, and
operations management.
a. The contractor or subcontractors must hold all applicable licenses, insurance, and be fully
bonded.
2.1.3 The contractor shall provide the highest quality of services equal to industry standards in connection
with each maintenance discipline required by this contract.
2.1.4 Unless otherwise specified herein, the contractor shall furnish all tools, equipment, materials, labor,
and supplies necessary to maintain the facilities as required herein.
a. The contractor shall provide a sufficient number of qualified, trained, and experienced
personnel.
b. The City shall make available any specialty tools that it has acquired to maintain special
equipment. This equipment shall remain the property of the City or the contract provider
reserves the right to purchase the equipment at an industry adjusted price. If the contractor
chooses not to purchase the equipment all equipment and tools shall be kept in excellent
condition. If the City owned equipment fails because of contractor negligence or abuse the
contractor shall replace the equipment at no expense to the city.
2.1.5 This will be a full service Facility Management Service contract so the contractor shall be held
responsible for any and all damage to the facilities, resulting from improper use of tools, materials,
and equipment. Damage shall be repaired at no cost to the city.
2.1.6 The contractor may make use of the utilities of the facilities (e.g. electric, gas, water, sewer,
telephone, etc). The city shall provide adequate office space for the contractor's manager and other
personnel as specified necessary by the contractor, subject to approval by the city. The city shall also
provide adequate storage space for tools and equipment provided by the contractor to perform the
services required herein. The city shall provide adequate on-site parking for the vehicles required by
the contractor's staff.
2.1.7 The contractor shall staff and maintain a local office at City Hall 715 Mulberry Street Waterloo, Iowa
and provide additional support for the facilities management services within a radius of 100 miles.
The staff member located in the City Hall office shall submit to a criminal background check. The
staff person shall become a ex-officio member of the Waterloo Safety Committee and will be
required to attend all meetings.
2.1.8 The contractor must ensure that the contractor's personnel are reasonably dressed and groomed while
at the facility, are wearing an article of clothing identifying the contractor or a subcontractor, and
have a picture ID tag visible at all times.
2.1.9 The contractor shall observe the same holiday schedule as the City of Waterloo.
2.1.10 The contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with the provisions of all applicable federal, state,
county, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and codes (including procurement of any required
permits or certificates) in their respective performance thereunder including, but not limited to, the
standards promulgated by the City of Waterloo's Safety Requirements and Occupational Safety and
Health Act.
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2.1.11 Training: The contractor must have a company-wide, comprehensive technical training program to
include formal skill level upgrade training, recurring training, refresher training, and remedial
training. The training program must include formal training courses and on-the-job training and must
be in compliance with OSHA and any other applicable regulatory agency. The contractor shall show
proof of training for all workers used in performing specific task in support of this contract.
a. The contractor shall have a company safety program that addresses the hazards associated with
the services required herein. Proof shall be shown.
b. The contractor shall be responsible for the training of the contractor's employees on the
operation of the facilities' systems and proper management procedures.
c. OSHA training for contractor employees required to operate powered equipment shall be
completed during the one-month start up period specified herein.
2.1.12 The contractor shall not be relieved of responsibility for performance pursuant to the contract for any
reason whatsoever, since the contractor was afforded the opportunity to become familiar with the
facilities and the conditions that existed within the facilities prior to award of the contract.
2.2 Subcontractor Requirements:
2.2.1 The contractor shall be the prime contractor for the facilities management services specified herein.
However, the contractor may subcontract the various supporting services/products. The contractor
shall be fully responsible for any subcontracted services and the quality and scope of those services.
The contractor shall be directly involved with the delivery of all services, including the subcontracted
services.
a. References throughout this document to "the contractor" shall also be deemed to mean any
subcontracting arrangement with the contractor to provide the required products/services.
2.2.2 If the contractor or the city determines that a subcontractor is not performing in a satisfactory manner,
the contractor must replace the subcontractor. Key Performance Indicators(KPI)that will be used to
assess the subcontractor's performance will be established as they relate to the specific subcontract
issued. These KPI's will be set in writing when a subcontract has been signed and the scope of
responsibilities defined. The scope of responsibilities shall be outlined before work commences so
decisions made as they relate to this section will not be arbitrary.
2.2.3 Any subcontracts for the products/services described herein must include provisions and contractual
obligations to ensure the successful fulfillment of all contractual obligations agreed to by the
contractor and the city and to ensure that the city is indemnified, saved, and held harmless from and
against any and all claims of damage, loss, and cost(including attorney fees) of any kind related to a
subcontract in those matters described in the contract between the city and the contractor. The
contractor shall expressly understand and agree that he/she shall assume and be solely responsible for
all legal and financial responsibilities related to the execution of a subcontract. The contractor shall
agree and understand that utilization of a subcontractor to provide any of the products/services in the
contract shall in no way relieve the contractor of the responsibility for providing the products/services
as described and set forth herein. The contractor must obtain the approval of the City prior to
establishing any new subcontracting arrangements and before changing any subcontractors. The
approval shall not be arbitrarily withheld.
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2.3 Start-Up Requirements:
2.3.1 The contractor shall fully implement the Facility Management Services, including all subcontracted
services,no later than ninety(90)days following the effective date of the contract.
a. The Contractor shall give preference to current City building maintenance employees as it
begins to determine the staffing level to perform all requirements of this contract. Employees
working for the contractor will not be employee of the City; they will be employees of the
contractor. It is the responsibility of the contractor to determine it's own staffing level for the
various supportive services,effective upon the implementation of the Facility Management.
b. The contractor shall reestablish all service contracts and establish all subcontractor relationships
prior to the implementation of the Facility Management Services.
2.3.2 Prior to the full implementation of Facility Management Services, the contractor shall provide initial
startup operations to ensure that all services for the facilities are fully operational.
2.3.3 Upon notification of contract award, the contractor shall be granted access to the facilities and shall
be assisted by the city in order for the contractor to finalize plans for facility management.
2.3.4 During the start-up period, the contractor shall provide the city with an itemized list of all tools and
equipment that will be used and stored at the facilities. The contractor shall keep such list current and
provide the city with an updated list.
2.3.5 During the start-up period, the contractor shall submit an itemized list of repairs/services that are
necessary to restore the facilities to first class operating condition.
a. The city shall be responsible for the repairs/services specified on the list submitted by the
contractor. These repairs shall be completed or contracted for within ninety (90) days so as not
to interfere with Facility Management start date. The City reserves the right to competitively
bid all startup repairs or the Facility Management contractor may act as the City's agent to
insure all repairs are completed and/or contracted for by the competitive bidding process.
b. After the city completes the listed repairs/services, the contractor and the city shall inspect the
repair/service to verify the operating condition of such. After verification of all such
repairs/services,the facilities shall be turned over to the contractor.
2.4 General Service Requirements:
2.4.1 General Operation and Maintenance Service: The contractor shall perform the services and
activities required to maintain the comfort of all employees occupying the facilities and perform all
levels of maintenance on the buildings listed in section 1.3.1 of this document.
2.4.2 Warranty Administration: The contractor shall administer, coordinate, and enforce all warranties
provided by construction contractors and equipment suppliers. The contractor shall perform all work
so that all warranties are maintained in full force and effect. The contractor shall perform post
construction and near-end-of-warranty predictive diagnostic testing to ensure that mechanical and
electrical systems are within manufacturers' operating specifications. The contractor shall notify the
respective construction contractors or equipment suppliers as to any anomaly identified before the
end of the warranty period.
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2.4.3 Unless otherwise specified herein, the contractor shall manage and maintain financial responsibility
for all labor and materials required for contract compliance.
a. The contractor shall be responsible for all costs for repairs, required inspections, and annual
certifications for the facility equipment and systems.
2.4.4 Service Requests: Occupant comfort and satisfaction is of paramount importance. Therefore, the
contractor must respond to any call requesting service or registering a complaint in a timely manner
based on the priority level of the call.
a. The contractor shall verbally respond to Priority "1" calls within fifteen (15) minutes and be on
site with two (2) hours. The contractor shall verbally respond to Priority "2" calls within four
(4) hours and complete repairs within two (2) working days of the call. Examples of priority
types include,but are not limited to, the following:
1) Priority 1: Leaks, electrical outages, restroom plumbing problems, safety hazards,
ergonomic workstation requests, mechanical system failures, life safety systems, downed
tree limbs, snow removal, spreading of snow melt, and miscellaneous problems needing
prompt response as deemed necessary by the contractor's management.
2) Priority 2: Workstation modifications, hanging pictures, general preventive maintenance,
general grounds care requests, non-leak related plumbing repairs, or any other minor
repairs needing prompt response as deemed necessary.
b. Any second call for service/complaint shall be elevated to the contractor's on-site manager for
evaluation of service provided.
c. The contractor shall provide a means for contacting the contractor on a round-the-clock basis,
such as a commercial paging service, cell phone, or customer call center. When activated, the
contractor shall respond by cell phone to the city's agent within fifteen minutes.
d. Emergency Service: In the event of an emergency condition (i.e. tornado, flood, massive
power outage) during other than normal working hours and if requested by the city, the
contractor shall immediately mobilize all or part of the contractor's workforce, as necessary, in
order to respond to the emergency condition within fifteen(15)minutes of the call.
1) The city may place a verbal order for emergency service and shall later confirm the request
in writing.
2) If a site visit is needed to repair equipment, the contractor's repair personnel shall arrive on
site within one(1)hour for emergency repairs.
2.5 Specific Service Requirements: The contractor shall ensure the provision of the services in
accordance with the following requirements:
2.5.1 Building Automation System and Equipment: The contractor shall operate the building
automation system in all structures related to this contract. In addition, the contractor shall provide
scheduled preventive maintenance on all components of the building automation systems.
a. The contractor shall verify the proper operation of the control sequences required to maintain the
desired conditions within the spaces being served by the HVAC equipment.
b. Upon consulting with the city, the contractor shall modify control sequences to increase the
reliability, comfort, and energy efficiency of the systems being controlled.
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c. The contractor shall maintain the most current software version for the Building Automation
System and Equipment. The updated system in its entirety shall be and remain the property of
the city.
1) The contractor shall perform regularly scheduled backups of the system.
d. The contractor must have written approval from the city prior to modifications to the Building
Automation System and Equipment.
e. The contractor shall be responsible for all repairs and required inspections and annual
certifications of the Building Automation System.
1) At a minimum, the contractor shall calibrate critical sensors and perform modifications of
graphics, address any problems/concerns of the system, and fine tune control loops for
optimum performance at least two(2)times per year.
2.5.2 Water Treatment: The contractor shall provide a full water treatment program for the cooling tower
at City Hall and Young Arena, the closed loop systems for chilled and hot water in all buildings
outlined is section 1.3.1 of this document that contain systems that require treatment. This will
include a once a month visit from a qualified chemical water treatment representative for all systems
related HVAC used in heating and cooling of city buildings. The contractor shall provide all
chemicals, test equipment, testing and metering devices, and pumps. The contractor shall keep a
monthly report on file of the conditions of all systems.
2.5.3 People Conveyance Equipment: The contractor shall ensure that the elevators are operating per the
manufacturer's guidelines and within the state elevator codes. The contractor shall be responsible for
the yearly contract for elevator inspections.
2.5.4 Fire Detection/Life Safety Systems: The contractor shall manage the fire detection/life safety
system and annunciation system, to include audio/visual indicators, pull stations, smoke heads, heat
detectors, fire sprinkler system, and flame detection. Annunciation panels and detection devices shall
be scheduled for monthly testing and annual testing based on National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) guidelines and per Federal, State, and local codes. The contractor shall perform all testing,
cleaning, and maintenance on all the above-mentioned detection devices and panels on a scheduled
basis, as determined by the requirements of the facility and appropriate governing codes. The
contractor shall ensure that all parts are inspected and batteries are replaced annually.
2.5.5 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC): The contractor shall maintain all HVAC
equipment and systems including HVAC distribution equipment consisting of rooftop units, exhaust
fans, air redistribution fans, filtration, radiant heat units and associated controls. In addition, the
contractor shall ensure the equipment and systems are operational, inspected, logged, and scheduled
for preventive and predictive maintenance.
a. The contractor shall capture and recycle or dispose by environmentally safe methods all Ozone
Depleting Substances encountered during maintenance/repair or servicing of HVAC equipment
and systems in accordance with applicable regulations.
2.5.6 Snow Removal: The contractor shall perform snow and ice removal on the walkways and entrances
leading to the following facilities; City Hall, City Hall Carnegie Annex, Center for the Arts, and
Library.
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a. Approved snowmelt products include magnesium chloride that claims to be the least corrosive
on concrete. Snow removal shall be performed on listed city buildings before the start of
business (6:00 am) or at night (after 7:00 pm). Additional snow removal shall be done
throughout the day as conditions warrant.
b. The contractor may subcontract with a local snow removal contractor who will treat the city
property as its first priority.
2.5.7 Plumbing: The contractor shall perform the maintenance and minor repairs on toilets, basins, and
fixtures in all restrooms, showers, dressing rooms, closets, and exposed plumbing. This would
include all supply lines, drains, traps, and cleanouts installed and owned by the city. The contractor
shall perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on domestic hot/cold water piping and water
distribution system.
2.5.8 Utilities and Utility Conservation: The contractor shall be responsible for the payment of utilities,
including electrical, gas. The contractor shall work with the city on an ongoing basis to evaluate the
utility systems for energy reduction potential. The contractor shall create and put into effect
operational plans to reduce energy consumption, employee training programs to create an awareness
of energy costs and savings potential, utility rate application assistance, utility bill verification
procedures, utility consumption tracking to determine cost effects of operational changes, and energy
savings programs. A three(3)year utility spreadsheet will be attached to this document.
a. The contractor shall utilize certified energy engineers or equal to troubleshoot utility
consumption related problems or situations.
b. If requested by the city the contractor shall act as the city's representative during utility
negotiations.
2.5.9 Computerized Maintenance Management System Requirements: The contractor shall utilize a
computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage and track all maintenance work
and provide reports to the city. All preventive maintenance work orders shall be printed, distributed,
completed,and closed-out by the contractor.
2.5.10 The contractor must utilize the CMMS software to its full capability including, but not limited to, (1)
scheduling and reporting on preventive and corrective repair and project maintenance work, including
scheduled rounds and routine and periodic custodial tasks, and(2)maintaining histories of scheduled
and unscheduled maintenance repair, labor, and parts and materials usage for each piece of
equipment. Maintenance shall include the following:
a. Preventive Maintenance: Preventive maintenance includes inspections, lubrication, tests,
adjustments, and corrective maintenance tasks. The contractor shall control scheduling the
interval of preventive maintenance and task functions to be performed by both calendar periods
and operating hours (run time) as applicable to each piece of equipment. Preventive
maintenance must follow the original manufacturer's recommendations and is subject to city
approval. Preventive maintenance performed cannot interfere with normal business operations
within the facilities.
b. Predictive Maintenance: The contractor shall control scheduling for predictive maintenance
including but not limited to oil spectrum,refrigerant,eddy current and vibration analyses as well
as fan,pump pulley and shaft laser alignment.
c. Repair Maintenance: Repair maintenance includes all repair, replacement, and adjustment of
equipment in response to conditions discovered during performance of preventive maintenance,
equipment breakdown/improper operation, or occupant complaint. Repair work orders shall be
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generated as required to respond to problems as they occur. Except in response to occupant
complaints or safety requirements, repair work orders shall be scheduled for completion
depending on priority, availability of parts, workload, and convenience of occupants. Repair
maintenance involving safety considerations or possible damage shall be responded to
immediately. Repairs must follow original manufacturer's recommendations.
2.5.11 The CMMS must maintain information regarding the facilities at the facility with the ability to track
by individual facility as well as by aggregate. Subcontracted maintenance must be tracked and
reported. Inventory levels, costs, and usage must be maintained and reported. Spare part and critical
spare part information must be tracked.
2.5.12 The CMMS must track vendor history, including warranty tracking, delivery, and parts reliability and
cost performance.
2.5.13 The contractor's CMMS shall produce reports in a labor distribution format sufficient to allow
accurate budgeting and charge back for all labor and material usage by each city building if the city
desires to do so.
a. The CMMS must have the capability to capture costs associated with each piece of equipment.
Each piece of equipment must be uniquely defined. The CMMS must have provisions for
providing a running labor and material cost history for each piece of equipment in a month-to-
date,year-to-date, and life-to-date format.
b. At least quarterly and upon request,the contractor shall provide the CMMS reports to the city.
2.5.14 As requested by the city, the contractor shall provide reports of performance levels of the facility
equipment/systems reflecting proper maintenance and repairs are being performed.
2.5.15 The contractor shall provide the city with a quarterly report of facility maintenance, repair or any
unusual circumstances.
2.6 Additional Reporting Requirements:
2.6.1 The contractor shall conduct quarterly tenant surveys pertaining to, but not limited to, the areas of
HVAC, service time, response time, and overall comfort level. Each area shall be graded with a
grade of Excellent, Good, and Poor.
a. The contractor shall report the findings of the tenant surveys to the city within thirty(30)days of
the survey completion. In addition, the contractor shall include proposed resolutions to any
deficiencies identified in the findings.
2.6.2 The contractor shall present a quarterly report to the city showing a comparison of utility and
operations expenses in regard to maintenance and utility costs.
2.6.3 The contractor shall immediately report to the city any abnormal or deteriorating conditions of the
facilities' equipment or the structure of the facilities with recommendations for improvements or
equipment replacement.
2.6.4 The contractor shall maintain the annual Fire Detection/Life Safety Systems inspection report and
provide a copy to the city.
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2.6.5 The contractor shall maintain a daily log that documents facility conditions and actions of the
contractor. Upon request,the contractor shall provide the city with access to the daily log.
2.6.6 The contractor will be responsible for the spring set up, filling and the start of both swimming pools.
This will include pool cleaning from the winter grime, filters setup, chemical feed operation check,
pump motor checks and any thing necessary for the smooth operation of the pools during the season.
Responsibilities will also include decommissioning the pools after the season. This will include
draining the pool, winterize all areas of the pool facility,remove all exterior motors for inside storage
through the winter, and checking all units for mechanical and electrical operation.
Invoicing and Payment Requirements:
2.6.7 Immediately upon award of the contract, the contractor shall submit or must have already submitted a
properly completed contract, insurance and payment/performance bond for one (1) year contractual
cost for Council's approval.
2.6.8 Invoicing: The contractor shall submit a monthly invoice to the city at the following address:
City of Waterloo
Building Maintenance
715 Mulberry Street
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
a. Monthly Invoice: The monthly invoice shall reflect 1/12 of the annual total price stated on the
Pricing Page. The monthly invoicing shall not commence until full implementation of services
has been completed.
b. Start-up Costs: Upon award of the contract, the contractor shall submit an invoice for startup
cost if the City has chosen the Contractor to act as it's agent to perform startup repairs. This
cost shall not exceed the Start-up cost stated on the pricing page.
2.6.9 Payments:
a. Monthly Invoice: The contractor shall be paid 1/12 of the annual total price stated on the
Pricing page. The city shall commence monthly payments upon full implementation of services.
b. Start-up Costs: The contractor shall be paid in accordance with the firm, fixed price stated on
the Pricing Page if the city uses the Contractor as it's agent form start up repairs.
2.6.10 Other than the payments and reimbursements specified above, no other payments or reimbursements
shall be made to the contractor.
2.7 Additional Service Requirements:
2.7.1 If additional services are identified by the city that are not required herein and if requested by the city,
the contractor shall submit a written work plan to the city which must include firm, fixed pricing for
such services and a plan to implement such services. The contractor shall submit such work plan
within five(5)days following the request.
a. The contractor's firm, fixed pricing must include the contractor's fee based on the percentage
over actual service price as stated on the Pricing Page plus the actual price of the service.
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b. If requested by the city, the contractor shall modify or provide additional information to the
work plan.
c. If required by the city, the contractor shall obtain competitive bids if a subcontractor is to
perform the additional service. The contractor must comply with the following requirements
related to the competitive bid process:
1) The contractor shall develop written bid specifications and requirements for the services
required and shall submit the written bid specifications to the city for input and
suggestions.
2) The contractor shall develop a list of potential bidders to send the bid specifications to and
shall include any vendors recommended by the city on the list.
3) The contractor shall send the bid specifications to the bidders on the contractor-developed
list, shall answer all questions from potential bidders regarding the specifications, and shall
receive and evaluate the bids.
4) The contractor shall present the final recommended bidder to the city for final approval of
the company who will be awarded the subcontract for providing the required additional
service.
d. The city reserves the right to reject the contractor's work plan and solicit a work plan and
pricing from other vendors for the required services. However, if accepted and if specifically
authorized in writing by the city, the contractor shall perform such services in accordance with
the work plan and firm, fixed pricing. If the city's price is greater the city will pay the
difference.
2.7.2 Invoicing for Additional Service: The contractor shall submit a separate itemized invoice for each
Additional Service performed. The contractor shall invoice in accordance with the firm, fixed pricing
quoted in the approved work plan including the percentage over service price stated on the Pricing
Page
2.7.3 Payment for Additional Service: The contractor shall be paid in accordance with the firm, fixed
pricing quoted in the approved work plan submitted by the contractor for the additional services
including the percentage over service price stated on the Pricing Page.
2.8 Other Contractual Requirements:
2.8.1 Contract: A binding contract shall consist of: (1) the RFP, amendments thereto, and any Best and
Final Offer(BAFO)request(s)with RFP changes/additions.
a. The notice of award does not constitute a directive to proceed. Before providing equipment,
supplies and/or services,the contractor must receive a properly authorized notice to proceed.
b. The contract expresses the complete agreement of the parties and performance shall be governed
solely by the specifications and requirements contained therein.
c. Any change to the contract, whether by modification and/or supplementation, must be
accomplished by a formal contract amendment signed and approved by and between the duly
authorized representative of the contractor and the City Council. The contractor expressly and
explicitly understands and agrees that no other method and/or no other document, including
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correspondence from the city, acts, and oral communications by or from any person, shall be
used or construed as an amendment or modification to the contract.
2.8.2 Contract Period: The original contract period shall be as stated on page 1 of the Request for
Proposal (RFP). The contract shall not bind, nor purport to bind, the city for any contractual
commitment in excess of the original contract period. The City Council shall have the right, at its
sole option, to renew the contract for two (2) additional one-year periods, or any portion thereof. In
the event the City Council exercises such right, all terms and conditions, requirements and
specifications of the contract shall remain the same and apply during the renewal period, pursuant to
applicable option clauses of this document.
2.8.3 Renewal Periods: If the option for renewal is exercised by the City Council the contractor shall
agree that the prices for the renewal period shall not exceed the maximum price for the applicable
renewal period stated on the Pricing Page of the contract.
a. If renewal prices are not provided, then prices during renewal periods shall be the same as
during the original contract period.
2.8.4 Termination: The City Council reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time, for the
convenience of the City, without penalty or recourse, by giving written notice to the contractor at
least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the effective date of such termination. In the event of
termination pursuant to this paragraph, all documents, data, reports, supplies, equipment, and
accomplishments prepared, furnished or completed by the contractor pursuant to the terms of the
contract shall,at the option of the City Council,become the property of the City. The contractor shall
be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for services and/or supplies delivered to and
accepted by the City pursuant to the contract prior to the effective date of termination.
2.8.5 Transition: Upon award of the contract, the contractor shall work with the city and any other
organizations designated by the city to ensure an orderly transition of services and responsibilities
under the contract and to ensure the continuity of those services required by the city.
a. Upon expiration, termination, or cancellation of the contract, the contractor shall assist the city
to ensure an orderly transfer of responsibility and/or the continuity of those services required
under the terms of the contract. The contractor shall provide and/or perform any or all of the
following responsibilities:
1) The contractor shall deliver, all records, documentation,reports, data,recommendations, or
printing elements, etc., which were required to be produced under the terms of the contract
to the city's designee within seven(7)days after receipt of the written request.
2) If requested by the city, the contractor shall continue providing any part or all of the
services in accordance with the terms and conditions, requirements and specifications of
the contract for a period not to exceed 60 calendar days after the expiration, termination or
cancellation date of the contract for a price not to exceed those prices set forth in the
contract.
3) The contractor shall discontinue providing service or accepting new assignments under the
terms of the contract, on the date specified by the city, in order to ensure the completion of
such service prior to the expiration of the contract.
2.8.6 Contractor Liability: The contractor shall be responsible for any and all personal injury(including
death) or property damage as a result of the contractor's negligence involving any equipment or
service provided under the terms and conditions, requirements and specifications of the contract. In
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addition, the contractor assumes the obligation to save the City of Waterloo, including its agencies,
employees, and assignees, from every expense, liability, or payment arising out of such negligent act.
The contractor also agrees to hold the City of Waterloo, including its agencies, employees, and
assignees,harmless for any negligent act or omission committed by any subcontractor or other person
employed by or under the supervision of the contractor under the terms of the contract.
a. The contractor shall not be responsible for any injury or damage occurring as a result of any
negligent act or omission committed by the City of Waterloo, including its agencies, employees,
and assignees.
b. Under no circumstances shall the contractor be liable for any of the following: (1) third party
claims against the city for losses or damages (other than those listed above); (2) loss of, or
damage to, the city's records or data; or (3) economic consequential damages (including lost
profits or savings)or incidental damages,even if the contractor is informed of their possibility.
2.8.7 Insurance: The contractor shall understand and agree that the City of Waterloo cannot save and hold
harmless and/or indemnify the contractor or employees against any liability incurred or arising as a
result of any activity of the contractor or any activity of the contractor's employees related to the
contractor's performance under the contract.
a. Therefore, the contractor shall maintain adequate liability insurance in the form(s) and
amount(s) sufficient to protect the City of Waterloo, its agencies, its employees, its clients, and
the general public against any loss,damage, and/or expense related to his/her performance under
the contract. The insurance coverage shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to,
general liability, professional liability, etc. In addition, automobile liability coverage for the
operation of any motor vehicle must be maintained if the terms of the contract require any form
of transportation services. The limits of liability for all types of coverage shall be as stated
below. The contractor shall provide written evidence of the insurance to the city. Such
evidence shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to: effective dates of coverage, limits
of liability, insurer's name, policy number, endorsement by representatives of the insurance
company, etc. Evidence of self-insurance coverage or of another alternate risk financing
mechanism may be utilized provided that such coverage is verifiable and irrevocably reliable.
The evidence of insurance coverage must be submitted before or upon award of the contract.
The contract number must be identified on the evidence of insurance coverage. In the event the
insurance coverage is canceled,the state agency must be notified immediately.
1) Workers Compensation
2) Employers Liability $1,000,000
3) Comprehensive General Liability $5,000,000
Contractual Public Liability
4) Comprehensive Automobile Liability $1,000,000
2.8.8 Substitution of Personnel: The contractor agrees and understands that the City of Waterloo's
agreement to the contract is predicated in part on the utilization of the specific individual(s) and/or
personnel qualifications identified in the proposal. Therefore, the contractor agrees that no
substitution of such specific individual(s) and/or personnel qualifications shall be made without the
prior written approval of the city. The contractor further agrees that any substitution made pursuant
to this paragraph must be equal or better than originally proposed and that the city's approval of a
substitution shall not be construed as an acceptance of the substitution's performance potential. The
City of Waterloo agrees that an approval of a substitution will not be unreasonably withheld.
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2.8.9 Contractor Status: The contractor represents himself or herself to be an independent contractor
offering such services to the general public and shall not represent himself/herself or his/her
employees to be an employee of the City of Waterloo. Therefore, the contractor shall assume all
legal and financial responsibility for taxes, FICA, employee fringe benefits, workers compensation,
employee insurance, minimum wage requirements, overtime, etc., and agrees to indemnify, save, and
hold the City of Waterloo, its officers, agents, and employees,harmless from and against, any and all
loss; cost(including attorney fees); and damage of any kind related to such matters.
2.8.10 Coordination: The contractor shall fully coordinate all contract activities with those activities of the
city. As the work of the contractor progresses, advice and information on matters covered by the
contract shall be made available by the contractor to the City's Building/Maintenance Department.
This will include those repairs that arise because of equipment age or the life expediency of the unit
has run it's course
2.8.11 Property of City: The contractor shall agree and understand that all programs, reports, materials,
documentation, etc., which are developed or acquired by the contractor as a requirement of the
contract shall become the property of the City of Waterloo,which shall include all rights and interests
for present and future use or sale as deemed appropriate by the city.
a. The City of Waterloo understands and agrees that any ancillary software tools or pre-printed
materials (e.g., project management software tools, training software tools, etc.) developed or
acquired by the contractor that may be necessary to perform a particular service required
hereunder but not required as a specific deliverable of the contract, shall remain the property of
the contractor; however,the contractor shall be responsible for ensuring such tools and materials
are being used in accordance with applicable intellectual property rights and copyrights.
b. The contractor shall further agree that no reports,documentation,or material prepared,including
the program(s) developed as required by the contract, shall be used or marketed by the
contractor or released to the public without the prior written consent of the city.
c. The contractor shall agree and understand that all discussions with the contractor and all
information gained by the contractor as a result of the contractor's performance under the
contract shall be confidential.
2.8.12 Surety Bond: The contractor must furnish a bond guaranteeing payment of all labor, suppliers and
subcontractors providing equipment and/or services to the contractor as a part of the contract in
accordance with state requirements. The surety bond must be provided in the form of an original
bond issued by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Iowa(no copy or facsimile
shall be acceptable) to the City of Waterloo within thirty (30) days after award of the contract and
prior to performance of service under the contract or any installation of equipment. The bond must
be made payable to the City of Waterloo in an amount equal to the total cost of all equipment,
supplies and services provided by all suppliers and subcontractors to the contractor in fulfilling the
requirements of the contract, and for all labor performed in such work whether by subcontractor or
otherwise. The contract number and contract period must be specified in the bond. In the event the
City of Waterloo exercises an option to renew the contract for an additional period, the contractor
shall maintain the validity and enforcement of the bond for the said period,pursuant to the provisions
of this paragraph,in an amount stipulated at the time of contract renewal.
2.8.13 Performance Security Deposit: The contractor must furnish a performance security deposit in the
form of an original bond issued by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Iowa
(no copy or facsimile is acceptable), check, cash,bank draft, or irrevocable letter of credit to the City
of Waterloo within thirty (30) days after award of the contract and prior to performance of service
under the contract or any installation of equipment. The performance security deposit must be made
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payable to the City of Waterloo in an amount equal to the total contract price for the first year of the
contract. The contract number and contract period must be specified on the performance security
deposit. In the event the City of Waterloo exercises an option to renew the contract for an additional
period, the contractor shall maintain the validity and enforcement of the security deposit for the said
period, pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph, in an amount stipulated at the time of contract
renewal,not to exceed the total contract price for the option period.
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3. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INFORMATION
3.1 Submission of Proposals:
3.1.1 Proposal Security Deposit Required: The bidder must furnish a proposal security deposit in the
form of an original bond (copies or facsimiles shall not be acceptable), check, cash, bank draft, or
irrevocable letter of credit to the City of Waterloo at opening date and time.
a. The proposal security deposit must be made payable to City of Waterloo in the amount of 5% of
firm, fixed price for Year 1 as stated on the Pricing Page.
b. Any proposal security deposit submitted shall remain in force until such time as the contractor
submits a performance security deposit pursuant to the contract requirements specified
elsewhere herein. Failure to submit a performance security deposit in the time specified or
failure to accept award of the contract shall be deemed sufficient cause to forfeit the proposal
security deposit.
3.1.2 When submitting a proposal, the bidder should include four (4) additional copies along with their
original proposal. The front cover of the original proposal should be labeled "original" and the front
cover of all copies should be labeled"copy".
3.1.3 To facilitate the evaluation process, the bidder is encouraged to organize their proposal into
distinctive sections that correspond with the individual evaluation categories described herein. The
bidder is cautioned that it is the bidder's sole responsibility to submit information related to the
evaluation categories and that the City of Waterloo is under no obligation to solicit such information
if it is not included with the proposal. The bidder's failure to submit such information may cause an
adverse impact on the evaluation of the proposal.
a. Each distinctive section should be titled with each individual evaluation category and all
material related to that category should be included therein.
b. The proposal should be page numbered.
c. The signed page one from the original RFP and all signed amendments should be placed at the
beginning of the proposal.
3.1.4 Bid Opening: Proposals will be opened at City Council,then evaluated by a panel designated by the
City of Waterloo to see if the proposal meets all requirements of the RFP.
3.1.5 Bidder's Contacts: Bidders and their agents (including subcontractors, employees, consultants, or
anyone else acting on their behalf)must direct all of their questions or comments regarding the RFP,
the evaluation, etc. to the buyer of record indicated on the first page of this RFP. The buyer may be
contacted via e-mail as shown on the first page.
a. Bidder and their agents may not contact any other city employee regarding any of these matters
during the solicitation and evaluation process. Inappropriate contacts are grounds for suspension
and/or exclusion from specific procurements. Bidder and their agents who have questions
regarding this matter should contact the buyer of record.
b. Bidders are advised that any questions received less than ten calendar days prior to the RFP
opening date may not be answered.
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3.1.6 Right of Rejection: The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids.
3.2 Competitive Negotiation of Proposals:
3.2.1 The bidder is advised that under the provisions of this Request for Proposal, the City of Waterloo
reserves the right to conduct negotiations of the proposals received or to award a contract without
negotiations to the lowest responsible bidder. If such negotiations are conducted, the following
conditions shall apply:
a. Negotiations may be conducted in person, in writing, or by telephone with the low bidder.
b. Terms, conditions, prices, methodology, or other features of the bidder's proposal may be
subject to negotiation and subsequent revision. As part of the negotiations, the bidder may be
required to submit supporting financial, pricing and other data in order to allow a detailed
evaluation of the feasibility,reasonableness, and acceptability of the proposal.
3.3 Evaluation and Award Process:
3.3.1 After determining that a proposal satisfies the mandatory requirements stated in the Request for
Proposal, the evaluator(s) shall use both objective analysis and subjective judgment in conducting a
comparative assessment of the proposal in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated below:
a. Cost 50 points
b. Experience 35 points
c. Reliability 05 points
d. Expertise of Personnel 05 points
e. Method of Performance ..05 points
3.3.2 After bid opening, a question and answer conference or interview may be conducted with the low
bidder, if deemed necessary by the City of Waterloo or it's representative. In addition, the bidder
may be asked to make an oral presentation of their proposal. Attendance cost at the conference shall
be at the bidder's expense. All arrangements and scheduling shall be coordinated by the Building
Maintenance Department.
3.4 Evaluation of Cost:
3.4.1 The objective evaluation of cost shall be based upon the sum of the annual cost for all potential years
of the contract and the start-up cost compared to the City maintaining a complete staff and related
cost to performing it's own maintenance in-house over the same period of time.
a. The contractor shall present a matrix showing asset life extension because of best practice used
in maintaining equipment during the life of the contract.
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3.5 Evaluation of bidder's Experience, Reliability, Expertise of Personnel, and
Method of Performance:
3.5.1 Experience and reliability of the bidder's organization are considered subjectively in the evaluation
process. Therefore, the bidder is advised to submit any information that documents successful and
reliable experience in past performances, especially those performances related to the requirements of
this RFP.
3.5.2 The bidder should provide on Exhibit A, or in any other format, evidence of(1) the bidder's proven
leadership in the facilities management business, (2)the bidder's years of experience in the provision
of on-site electrical,mechanical, and HVAC management and operations services(must be at least 10
consecutive years),and(3)the bidder's experience in utilizing CMMS software.
3.5.3 The bidder should provide, on Exhibit B, or in any other format, the following information related to
previous and current services/contracts performed by the bidder's organization and any proposed
subcontractors which are similar to the requirements of this RFP. In addition, the bidder should
obtain the signature of the contact person referenced on the Exhibit verifying that that information
presented is accurate. The contact person's signature also represents that the contact person is willing
and will be available for contact by the City of Waterloo in order to discuss the services performed by
the bidder for the contact person's company.
a. Name, address, and telephone number of client/contracting agency and a representative of that
client/agency who may be contacted for verification of all information submitted;
b. Dates of the service/contract; and
c. A brief,written description of the specific prior services performed and requirements thereof.
3.5.4 On Exhibit C, the bidder shall identify the proposed subcontractors and the service and/or product
each proposed subcontractor will provide. The bidder should utilize Exhibit A to document the
proposed subcontractors' experience providing the service and/or product.
3.5.5 The qualifications of the personnel proposed by the bidder to perform the requirements of this RFP,
whether from the bidder's organization or from a proposed subcontractor, will be subjectively
evaluated. Therefore, the bidder should submit detailed information related to the experience and
qualifications,including education and training,of proposed personnel.
a. The bidder may utilize Exhibit D for summarizing the personnel information and should submit
detailed resumes for proposed key personnel.
1) Resumes should be structured to emphasize relevant qualifications and experience of the
personnel in successfully completing contracts/performing services of a similar size and
scope to the requirements of this RFP.
2) Information submitted should clearly identify previous experience in performing similar
services and should include beginning and ending dates, a description of the role of the
person in such performances, results of the services performed, and how the person's
involvement in that project will relate to the person's ability to contribute to the City of
Waterloo.
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b. If personnel are not yet hired, the bidder should provide detailed descriptions of the required
employment qualifications; and detailed job descriptions of the position to be filled, including
the type of person proposed to be hired.
3.5.6 The bidder should submit a copy of all licenses and/or certifications related to the performance of the
services required herein that are held by the personnel proposed to provide such services. If not
submitted with the proposal, the City of Waterloo reserves the right to request and obtain a copy of
any license or certification required to perform the defined services prior to contract award.
3.5.7 Proposals will be subjectively evaluated based on the bidder's distinctive plan for performing the
requirements of the RFP. Therefore, the bidder shall present a written narrative that demonstrates the
method or manner in which the bidder proposes to satisfy these requirements. The language of the
narrative should be straightforward and limited to facts, solutions to problems, and plans of action.
3.5.8 The method by which the proposed method of performance is written is left to the discretion of the
bidder. The following method may be used:
On Exhibit E, or in any other appropriate format, identify each specific paragraph and subparagraph
of the Contractual Requirements by paragraph number as an item for discussion. Immediately below
the number, write a description of how, when,by whom, with what,to what degree,why,where,etc.,
the requirements will be satisfied and otherwise detail the bidder's understanding of the requirements
and ability to successfully perform.
3.5.9 In presenting the method of performance,the bidder should submit or describe the following:
a. The bidder's response for meeting the requirements of the city for maintaining the facilities at
the highest possible standard and in compliance with all appropriate life safety, environmental,
and aesthetic issues and/or requirements.
b. Describe the level of service and capabilities that will be provided during the start-up period in
order to assure that county facilities are fully operational prior to the start of the facility
management services.
c. The bidder's capability to provide a wide array of energy services including system evaluation
for energy reduction potential, operational plans to reduce energy consumption, employee
training programs to create an awareness of energy costs and savings potential, utility rate
application assistance, utility bill verification procedures, utility consumption tracking to
determine cost effects of operational changes,and energy savings programs.
d. The bidder's process for performing oil spectrum, refrigerant, eddy currant and vibration
analyses and fan and pump pulley and shaft laser alignment
e. The bidder's method for negotiating supply-side management services on the county' behalf.
f. The bidder's plan for the utilization of county's current inventory is reflected in its pricing
structure and how new equipment,parts and tools will be acquired and priced.
g. The bidder's training program.
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3.5.10 Business Compliance - The bidder must be in compliance with the laws regarding conducting
business in the State of Iowa. The bidder certifies by signing the signature page of this original
document and any amendment signature page(s) that the bidder and any proposed subcontractors are
presently in compliance with such laws. The bidder shall provide documentation of compliance upon
request by the City of Waterloo. The compliance to conduct business in the state shall include, but
not necessarily be limited to:
a. Registration of business name(if applicable)
b. Certificate of authority to transact business/certificate of good standing(if applicable)
c. Taxes(e.g.,city/county/state/federal)
d. State and local certifications(e.g.,professions/occupations/activities)
e. Licenses and permits(e.g.,city/county license, sales permits)
f. Insurance(e.g.,worker's compensation/unemployment compensation)
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4. PRICING PAGE
(c/s code: 91005)
4.1 Facility Management Services: The bidder shall provide a firm, fixed annual price for each year of
the original three (3) year contract period, and a maximum annual price for each potential renewal
period for the provision of facilities management services in accordance with the provisions and
requirements of this RFP. All costs associated with providing the required services shall be included
in the stated prices.
FACILITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Line Item#001
Original Contract Period
Year 1
Firm,Fixed Annual Price $
Year 2
$
Year 3
First Renewal Option
Maximum Annual Price $
Year 4
Second Renewal Option
Maximum Annual Price $
Year 5
4.2 Start-up Costs: The bidder shall provide a firm, fixed total start-up price for the provision of
facilities management services in accordance with the provisions and requirements of this RFP. All
costs associated with start-up services shall be included in the stated price.
Line Item 002: $ Firm,Fixed Total Price
4.3 Additional Services: The bidder shall state a firm, fixed percentage over the actual service price for
Additional Services. The bidder shall agree and understand that the percentage over service price
shall remain firm and unchanged for the entire term of the contract.
Line Item 003: % Firm, fixed percentage over the actual service price.
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4.4 Contract Adjustments: In the event that the bidder inters into a self-similar contract with additional
governmental bodies in Black Hawk County the contractor shall agree to adjust their"Firm,Fixed
Annual Price per year to reflect, "services in kind"that can be sheared.
4.5 Fixed Price Percentage: For the purpose of tracking asset cost the bidder shall allocate a percentage
of the lump sum yearly and monthly to each structure the bidder is responsible for as on the cover
page of this document and on Exhibit F. At no time shall the total percentage of all structures equal
more than one hundred percent(100%)of the lump sum yearly and monthly price.
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EXHIBIT A
COMPANY INFORMATION
The bidder should complete the following with information about the bidder's organization and should
provide information that documents and verifies the number of years stated in each blank, as appropriate:
Information Dates Explanation and Detailed Support Verifying Dates
(i.e.: contract/client name,etc)
Total number of years in Beginning
Date:
business
Total number of years Beginning
operating in Facilities Date:
Management Services
Total number of years
working with on-site Beginning
electrical,mechanical,HVAC Date:
management, and Operations
services.
Offeror's experience in
utilizing CMMS software in
performing Facilities
Management Services Total Years
The bidder should provide the following information about client history:
Information Numbers Explanation and Detailed Support
Total number of current clients
performing Facility
Management Services Total Number
Largest Current Client Dollar Size
Information Explanation and Detailed Support
Organizational history-including ownership
structure,any pending litigation,any civil or
criminal judgments, any bankruptcy
proceedings,etc.
Current financial condition—(such as most
recent year audited financial statements,if
public information,or other information
documenting financial solvency). If the
offeror is a subsidiary,provide this
information for the parent company.
Describe the structure of the organization
including any board of directors,partners,top
departmental management,etc
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EXHIBIT B
PRIOR EXPERIENCE OF BIDDER
The bidder should copy and complete this form for each reference being submitted as demonstration of the
bidder and subcontractor's prior experience. In addition, the bidder is advised that if the contact person listed
for the reference is unable to be reached during the evaluation,the listed experience may not be considered.
Bidder/Subcontractor
Name:
Reference Information(Prior Services Performed For:)
Name and Address of
Reference Company,
Reference Contact Person
Name, Phone number, and
email Address:
Dates of Prior Services:
Dollar Value of Prior
Services
Description of Prior
Services Performed,
including identifying the
type of facilities
management services
performed(e.g. electrical,
mechanical,HVAC,etc.)
As the contact person for the reference provided above, my signature below verifies that the information presented on this form is
accurate. I am available for contact by the county for additional discussions regarding my/my company's association with the offeror
referenced above:
Signature of Reference Contact Person Date of Signature
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EXHIBIT C
PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS
The bidder shall identify the proposed subcontractors and the service and/or product each proposed
subcontractor will provide. The bidder should also provide the subcontractor's address, telephone number,
and email address and identify the contract person for each proposed subcontractor. The bidder should utilize
Exhibit A to document the proposed subcontractors' experience providing the service and/or product.
Electrical
Mechanical
HVAC
Plumbing
Communication
System
Snow Removal
Landscaping
Custodial
Elevator
Other-Identify
Other-Identify
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EXHIBIT D
PERSONNEL EXPERTISE SUMMARY
(Also attach resumes for key personnel)
Personnel Background and Expertise of Personnel
1.
(Name)
(Title)
2.
(Name)
(Title)
3.
(Name)
(Title)
4.
(Name)
(Title)
5.
(Name)
(Title)
6.
(Name)
(Title)
7.
(Name)
(Title)
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EXHIBIT E
METHOD OF PERFORMANCE
The bidder may use this form, or any format desired, to present a written plan for performing the
requirements specified in this Request for Proposal.
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EXHIBIT F
Familiarity of Facility
The bidder must document a thorough knowledge of the facility based on either(1)the bidder's attendance at
the scheduled tour or(2)through other knowledge of the facility gained from some other means.
I attended the scheduled tour.
The bidder's attendance at the tour shall be verified by the attendance record.
I did not attend the scheduled tour.
The bidder must provide relevant information regarding their familiarity with the physical
layout,condition,etc. of the facility. The bidder is advised that neither the review of
facility floor plans nor an independent public viewing gives an accurate account of
knowledge of the facility for facility management purposes.