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WELD COUNTY
CODE ORDINANCE 2013-12
IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 5
REVENUE AND FINANCE, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF
WELD, STATE OF COLORADO:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, State of
Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with
the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, on December 28, 2000, adopted Weld
County Code Ordinance 2000-1, enacting a comprehensive Code for the County of Weld,
including the codification of all previously adopted ordinances of a general and permanent nature
enacted on or before said date of adoption, and
WHEREAS, the Weld County Code is in need of revision and clarification with regard to
procedures, terms, and requirements therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Weld, State of Colorado, that certain existing Chapters of the Weld County Code be,
and hereby are, repealed and re-enacted, with amendments, and the various Chapters are
revised to read as follows.
CHAPTER 5
REVENUE AND FINANCE
ARTICLE IV
Purchasing Policy
Amend Sec. 5-4-10. Statement of policy.
A. The Local Government Budget Law of Colorado, Section 29-1-103, C.R.S., provides that
each local government shall adopt an annual budget. Such budget shall present a complete
financial plan for the ensuing fiscal year. It shall set forth all proposed expenditures for the
administration, operation and maintenance of all offices, departments, boards, commissions and
institutions of such local government, including publicly owned and operated utilities and
enterprises. Section 29-1-113, C.R.S., and Section 14-2 of the Home Rule Charter provide that
before the beginning of the fiscal year, the Board of County Commissioners shall enact an
ordinance making appropriations for the ensuing fiscal year. The amounts appropriated for the
offices, departments, boards, commissions and other spending agencies shall not exceed the
amount fixed therefore in the budget adopted by the governing body.
B. Section 29-1-110, C.R.S., provides that during the fiscal year, no officer, employee, or
other spending agency shall expend or contract to expend any money, or incur any liability, or
enter into any contract which, by its terms, involves the expenditures of money in excess of the
amounts appropriated. Any contract, verbal or written, made in violation of this section shall be
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void, and no moneys belonging to a local government shall be paid on such contract. Section
3-8(4)(m) of the Home Rule Charter provides that all contracts must be approved and executed by
the Board of County Commissioners. The Chair of the Board shall sign all contracts, unless
otherwise delegated.
C. Section 29-1-115, C.R.S., provides that any member of the governing body of any local
government or any officer, employee, or agent of any spending agency who knowingly or willfully
fails to perform any of the duties imposed upon him by this part 1 or who knowingly and willfully
violates any of its provisions is guilty of malfeasance in office, and, upon conviction thereof, the
court shall enter judgment that such officer so convicted shall be removed from office. Any elector
of the local government may file an affidavit regarding suspected malfeasance with the district
attorney, who shall investigate the allegations and prosecute the violation if sufficient cause is
found. It is the duty of the court rendering any such judgment to cause immediate notice of such
removal to be given to the proper officer of the local government so that the vacancy thus caused
may be filled.
D through F - No change
G. Compliance with the provisions of this Article is mandatory. Any provisions which
adversely affect the performance of any department's vital services shall immediately be called to
the attention of the Director of General Services.
Remainder of Section - No change.
Amend Sec. 5-4-30. Bid regulations.
A. Section 14-9 of the Home Rule Charter specifies that:
1 through 4 - No change
5. All purchases in excess of an amount (Appendix 5-L) to be set annually by the Board
of County Commissioners by ordinance shall be by written, sealed bid; and bids over the
amount set annually by ordinance by the Board of County Commissioners shall be followed
by a ten-day period for consideration and investigation of the bids submitted to determine
comparisons of quality and price. The ten-day waiting period may be waived by resolution
of the Board for emergency purchases. The Board shall accept the bid it finds to be most
beneficial to the County.
B. NOTE: REPEALED BY H.B.13-1010. Section 30-11-110, C.R.S., specifies that: It is
unlawful for any board of county commissioners of any county to accept any bid or make a
purchase of any books, stationery, records, printing, lithographing, or other supplies for any officer
of its county, from any person, company, or corporation having its manufactory or principal place
of business outside the state of Colorado, when the same can be procured from some person,
company, or corporation having its manufactory or principal place of business within this state and
at a net cost which shall not exceed the amount for which such books, stationery, records,
printing, lithographing, or other supplies can be procured and delivered to them by any person,
company, or corporation having its manufactory or principal place of business without the state.
Remainder of Section - No change
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Amend Sec. 5-4-40. Formal bids.
A - No change
B. At the discretion of the Director of General Services. formal bids may be advertised in the
official county newspaper, except as statutorily required, and may be advertised in other
publications. Such advertisement shall include, but not be limited to the following:
1 through 6.c - No change
C. Invitations to bid shall be sent to all appropriate vendors on the County's vendor list. The
County may send invitations to other qualified vendors.
D and E - No change
F. All formal bids shall be submitted sealed and shall be publicly opened at the time and
place indicated in the advertisement or as specified in the bid documents. If bids are submitted
by email or facsimile, the vendor must include the following statement. "I hereby waive my right to
a sealed bid." Bidders are invited, but are not required to attend the bid opening.
G. During the bid advertisement process and prior to bid opening, the Department of
Purchasing may introduce "other source" bids that serve in the best interest of the County.
-Other source" bids are quotes for products and/or services which are obtained from entities such
as on-line sources, direct -buy from manufacturers or wholesalers, published catalogues, or other
sources which may increase competition and reduce cost.
Amend Sec. 5-4-50. Quotations and informal bids.
A. Purchases of goods or equipment less than the amount established by the annual
purchasing ordinance pursuant to Section 14-9 of the Home Rule Charter the purchasing agent
shall request quotations from three (3) or more suppliers, if possible, and shall purchase at the
lowest and best quotations. The names of the suppliers and businesses submitting quotations
and the date and amount of each quotation shall be recorded and maintained as a public record.
The County shall reserve the right to reject any and all bids.
B - No change
C. In all cases, the procedure used to obtain prices shall be calculated to achieve maximum
economy for the County. Informal purchases may include any of the following:
1. Quotations on standard quotation forms.
2. Telephone or email electronic quotations.
3. Recent competitive bid prices which may be used to avoid duplication of effort.
4. Sole source items. if for practical purposes. the item is obtainable from only one (1)
source, as determined by the Director of General Services.
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5. Items under one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) may be acquired from a
vendor without quotes in order to expedite the procurement of small purchases.
D - No change
E. In the event items do not meet specifications required by the bid document, the
Department of Purchasing may reject the bid or, at its discretion, ask for additional documentation
from the vendor regarding evidence of why the alternate will satisfy the need. If documentation
justifies, the County may invite the vendor to provide a demonstration. Based upon data and/or
demonstration, the Department of Purchasing may accept an alternative bid with the approval of
the Director of General Services.
Amend Sec. 5-4-60. Cooperative purchasing.
A. The purchasing agent may participate in joint bidding with other public agencies if it is
deemed in the best interests of the County.
B. The Board of County Commissioners can accept any of the state bids without rebidding
the same goods/services at the discretion of the Board or the Department of Purchasing.
C. When determined to be in the best interest of the County, the Board of County
Commissioners may select vendors or screen qualifications from other local government
procurement processes where those processes meet, or exceed, those described in this Code.
Amend Sec. 5-4-70. Payments to vendors.
A. All bills paid by the County are paid through the Accounting System and fall into one (1) of
the following categories:
1 and 2 - No change
B. In a few instances and only upon approval of the Director of Finance and Administration
or the Director of General Services, an expenditure without a requisition and purchase order may
be paid if, in his or her opinion, circumstances warrant payment.
Remainder of Section - No change
Amend Sec. 5-4-80. Expenditures not requiring requisitions.
It has been determined that it is not in the best interests of the County to require requisitions
on all purchases of goods or services. Following is a list of the expenses which will be processed
for payment in the Department of Accounting without a requisition and purchase order:
A through C - No change
D. Coroner's fees. Fees paid to the pathologists.
E through M - No change
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N. Library books, subscriptions, and publications. Publications, books, magazines or
published materials.
O and P - No change
Q. Computer support. Computer hardware, software, maintenance and supplies when
determined by the Director of General Services not to be competitive resources compatible to
the County's computer environment.
R through T - No change
U. Photo reproduction.
V - No change
W. Waived items. The Director of General Services may waive the requirement for
requisition and purchase order when warranted by circumstances.
X. Equipment rental. The Director of General Services may approve rentals of
short-term duration not to exceed thirty (30) days or ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00).
Rental of equipment is subject to the requirements of Section 5-4-50.
Amend Sec. 5-4-90. Invoice routings on direct pays.
A. The original copy of the invoice shall be scanned and saved by the Department of
Accounting. Once the invoice is scanned, the originating Department will process the payment.
B. Appropriate on-line approvals for the Accounting System must be completed, with the
Department of Accounting having final approval on all payments. After approvals are complete,
the warrant will be printed and mailed out with appropriate remittance documents.
Remainder of Section - No change
Amend Sec. 5-4-100. Contracts for professional services or independent contractors.
A - No change
B. Selection process:
1 through 3 - No change
4. Contracts under fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) will follow the normal purchasing
process specified, but may be approved by the Department of Purchasing and the contract
be placed on the Professional Services agreement form approved by the County Attorney
and Board of County Commissioners. The Professional Services agreement must be
signed by the Chair of the Board.
5 - No change
C. Procedure for payment.
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1. The Department making the payment should enter the data for payment into the
Accounting System, being sure to note the contract number as the Purchase Order number.
2. After approvals, the warrant will be printed and mailed to the contractor.
D. Modifications to contracts. Every contract change order, term modification, or price
adjustment (in excess of the original contract amount) must be approved.
1. Modifications to service contracts under $10,000 (cumulative) can be approved by the
Department head or elected official. Modifications to service contracts over $10,000
(cumulative) must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
2. Modifications, including, but not limited to, change orders, term modifications or price
adjustments (in excess of the original contract amount), to capital improvement construction
contracts must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
a. The Chair of the Board is authorized to enter into and sign contracts and
agreements for all change orders to contracts for construction projects of up to five
percent (5%) of the original contract amount, not to exceed ten thousand dollars
($10,000.00).
Amend Sec. 5-4-110. Qualification -based selection process for professional services.
A. Applicability.
This qualification -based selection (QBS) process must be used whenever required by
State or federal law. Appendix 5-P provides additional guidance.
B. QBS Procedure.
1. Step 1. RFQ. A Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") shall be advertised by the
Department of Purchasing outlining general project requirements and proposal guidelines.
a. The RFQ may be advertised at the time that a project need arises. or prior to any
project need arising. If the RFQ is not project -specific, the RFQ shall be advertised
annually, in order to create a short list of qualified individuals or firms that are able to
provide professional service. Nothing in this Section precludes the County from
accepting qualifications and/or vendors as allowed in Section 5-4-60.
b. Individuals or firms responding to the RFQ shall submit a statement of interest to
the Department of Purchasing by a designated date. Such statements shall address the
categories provided in Appendix 5-Q.
c. The Department Head or Elected Official shall designate a Review Team which
shall review the individuals/firms based upon their statements of interest according to the
criteria provided in Appendix 5-Q. The Director of General Services, or his designee,
shall participate on every Review Team. The Review Team shall create a short list of
three (3) to five (5) individuals/firms.
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2. Step 2: RFP/Interviews. The Department Head or Elected Official shall provide a
Request for Proposal (RFP) to each of the individuals/firms on the short list, who shall be
required to attend a mandatory pre -proposal meeting. The Review Team shall interview all
individuals/firms responding to the RFP, and shall rank each proposal according to the
criteria provided in Appendix 5-S.
3. Step 3: Negotiation.
a. The Department Head or Elected Official, or his or her designee, shall negotiate in
good faith with the highest ranked firm or company in order to come to agreement on all
aspects of the contract, including total contract price.
b. If no agreement can be made with the highest ranked company or firm, the
Department Head or Elected Official, or his or her designee, may stop negotiations and
begin negotiations with the next highest ranked firm or company. This process may be
repeated as may be necessary. If negotiation is not successful with any of the ranked
companies or firms, the Department Head or Elected Official may begin the QBS process
over, or may begin the negotiation process over.
C. Best Value QBS Procedure.
1. Step 1: RFQ. Whenever the project is not required by State or federal law to be
procured through the QBS Procedure outlined above, the following Best Value QBS process
may be used at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners. Step 1 of the process is
identical to Step 1 under subsection B, above.
2. Step 2: RFP. The Department Head or Elected Official shall provide a RFP to each
of the individuals/firms on the short list, who shall be required to attend a mandatory
pre -proposal meeting. The Review Team shall review all proposals according to the criteria
provided in Appendix 5-R, and shall interview the lowest bidder.
3. Step 3: Interview/Award. If the low bidder's proposal meets the specifications
provided in the RFP, the Department Head or Elected Official shall recommend that the Board
of County Commissioners award the contract to the low bidder. If the low bidder's proposal
does not meet the specifications of the RFP, the Department Head or Elected Official shall
interview the next lowest bidder until the lowest bid that meets specifications is identified.
D. Approval of the Contract. The results of the selection process, including the name
and address of the recommended firm or company and a Professional Services Agreement, shall
be presented the Board of County Commissioners for approval and specific Board. No
QBS-negotiated contract shall be approved except through this process.
Amend Sec. 5-4-120. General information.
A. A smooth flow of requisitions, purchase orders and invoices must be accomplished.
Departments can assist by giving the Department of Purchasing as much time as possible to fill
an order. The Department of Purchasing will endeavor to complete the order in a reasonable
amount of time. If there are problems or complaints that cannot be worked out between
departments and the Department of Purchasing, the Director of General Services should be
notified.
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B through F - No change
G. Special circumstances for negotiated purchases without bid. Purchase orders and
contracts may be awarded, by the Board of County Commissioners, without the requirement
stated in this Section in any of the following cases:
1. In the event no bids are received for an item, the Director of General Services is
authorized to negotiate a purchase on behalf of the County.
2. Extension of existing contract where a vendor offers to extend an existing contract
under the same conditions and at the same or lower price, and such extension is in the best
interest of the County.
3. Service on existing equipment, if it is to the County's advantage to obtain parts repair,
or service on existing equipment, its supplies or software from a factory -authorized dealer or
manufacturer,
Amend Sec. 5-4-130. Questioned purchase requisitions.
The Director of General Services has the right and the duty to question any item on a
requisition that may be unnecessary and/or unreasonable. The Director of General Services
does not, however, assume the authority to refuse to authorize the purchase of the item
requisitioned. In the event of a questioned requisition, the matter will be brought to the attention
of the Board of County Commissioners, which, in its capacity, will make the final administrative
determination concerning the purchase.
Amend Sec. 5-4-160. Disposal of surplus property.
A through G - No change
H. In the event no bids are received for the sale of surplus property, the Director of General
Services may negotiate a sale. Final negotiated sale must be approved by the Board of County
Commissioners.
Amend Sec. 5-4-170. Emergency Purchases.
A. Only the Department of Public Works, Office of Emergency Management, Department of
Public Safety Communications, and Department of Buildings and Grounds are authorized to
make purchases outside regular business hours, and then only when failure to do so would result
in cessation of vital services. Emergency purchases must be justified to, and assigned an
emergency purchase order number by, the Department of Purchasing. Purchases not truly an
emergency, or abuse of emergency purchase by the above departments, will be considered
unauthorized purchases as specified in paragraph 5-4-10.1.5 of this Article.
B. As described in Section 2-15-60 and 2-16-60 of this Code, in the event of activation of the
Continuity of Government Plan or Emergency Operations Center, all purchasing rules set forth in
this Chapter shall be suspended, subject to Board of County Commissioner review. In the event
the Continuity of Government Plan is activated, the COG TEAM LEADER designated by the
Board of County Commissioners and/or the Weld County Director of Finance and Administration
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shall have the authority, subject to Board review, to approve any purchases that are necessary in
order to continue County government. In the event the Emergency Operations Center is
activated, the Director of the Weld County Office of Emergency Management, the Weld County
Director of Finance and Administration and the Weld County Director of General Services, shall
have the authority, subject to Board review, to approve any purchases that are necessary in order
to ensure the continuation of vital services and to continue Emergency Operations Center and
incident command operations.
C. Informal purchase. In the event of a County declared emergency disaster, or other
warranted conditions, the Board of County Commissioners may set an alternative amount (found
in Appendix 5-L) for informal purchases in order to expedite the procurement process to speed
response and recovery.
D. Ten-day waiting period. Per Section 14-9 of the Weld County Home Rule Charter, the
ten-day waiting period for sealed bids and bids over the amount set annually by ordinance (found
in Appendix 5-L) by the Board of County Commissioners may be waived by resolution of the
Board for emergency purchases.
Amend Sec. 5-4-180. Purchasing Card (P -Card) Program.
By Resolution #2005-1610 of the Board of County Commissioners, approved and effective
June 1, 2005, the following policy and procedures were adopted for the Purchasing Card (P -Card)
Program:
A - No change
B. General guidelines.
1. P -Card users must comply with all other applicable sections of this Purchasing
Policy, including but not limited to, Section 5-4-50 regarding the need to obtain bids.
2. Card issuance. Each P -Card holder will be required to complete a P -Card holder
agreement. By signing the agreement, the P -Card holder has agreed to adhere to the
guidelines established in this Section. A sample of the cardholder agreement is
available in the Accounting Department.
a. Each P -Card holder is the only person entitled to use a card. The card is not to
be used for personal use.
b through d - No change
3. Account maintenance. To change any information regarding an account, such as
e-mail address or expense accounting code, a P -Card holder must contact the P -Card
Administrator and complete appropriate documentation.
4. Card usage. The P -Card can be used at any merchant that accepts Visa, except
as the County otherwise directs. It may be used for in-store purchases, as well as
phone, fax or mail orders. There is no special terminal or equipment needed by the
merchant to process a P -Card transaction.
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a and b - No change
5. Limitations and restrictions. Each P -Card has restrictions and limitations that are
in line with established purchasing policy. Modifications to any limitation or restriction
can only be made by the P -Care Administrator.
a. Single transaction and monthly dollar limits are placed on each P -Card.
Purchases should not be split to avoid the single transaction limit.
b. The P -Card Program also allows for merchant category blocking. If a particular
merchant category is blocked (e.g., jewelry stores), and an attempt is made to use a
P -Card at said merchant, the purchase will be declined. The County has made an
effort to ensure that the vendors and suppliers used during the normal course of
business are not restricted. If a P -card is refused at a merchant which is believed to
be appropriate, contact the P -Card Administrator in the Accounting Department.
c. Automated customer service assistance is available twenty-four (24) hours per
day, seven (7) days a week. The menu prompts with options that will provide the
following information:
1) Current balance.
2) Report lost or stolen P -card.
3) Speak with a customer service representative.
d. Depending on the result of each inquiry, a P -Card holder may want to discuss
the issue further with the supervisor, who is empowered to advise the P -Card
Administrator to modify the restrictions on the employee's use of the P -Card.
NOTE: All requests for changes in limitations and restrictions must be made through
the P -Card Administrator.
6. Lost or stolen cards. Each P -Card holder is responsible for the security of his or
her P -card and any purchases made on the account. Any lost or stolen P -card must be
reported IMMEDIATELY to the issuing Bank and the P -Card administrator.
a. Immediately after reporting to customer service at the issuing Bank, a P -Card
holder must inform the P -Card Administrator. It is extremely important to act
promptly in the event of a lost or stolen P -card to avoid company liability for fraudulent
transactions.
b - No change
C. Authorized purchases. The P -Card Program is intended for maintenance, repair,
operation and other low -value purchases needed during the course of business. These
purchases may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1 through 3 - No change
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4. Travel related expenses.
5 - No change
6. Training registrations.
D. Unauthorized purchases and vendors. The P -Card should not be used for the
following items:
1. Items for personal use.
2. Cash withdrawals.
3. Direct marketing.
4. As with any County purchase, the P -card is not to be used for any product, service
or merchant considered to be inappropriate for County funds.
Failure to comply with the above guidelines for authorized purchases under the P -Card
Program may result in disciplinary action, cancellation of card privileges and possible
termination of employment.
E. Reconcilement and payment. Unlike personal credit cards, the P -Card Program is
handled as a County liability. The P -Card holder's personal credit history has not been
taken into account when a P -card has been issued.
1 - No change
2. It is the responsibility of the P -Card holder, immediately upon receipt of an e-mail
from the P -Card Expense Reporting system, to sign on and reconcile the statement
on-line.
a. Present all receipts in the receipts envelope to the individual responsible for
approval, who will electronically review the statement, review receipts and forward to
the Accounting Department for final review, interface into the finance system, and
filing.
NOTE: Use one (1) receipt envelope per P -Card holder. Please do not mix
P -Card holder receipts.
3. The individual responsible for approval of the statement shall review and approve
all documents in the P -Card Expense Reporting system.
4 - No change
F - No change
G. Disputed or fraudulent charges. If there is a discrepancy on the statement, it is
imperative that the issue is addressed immediately. Depending on the type of discrepancy,
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the P -Card holder must contact either the merchant or the Bank to resolve the disputed
transaction.
1 - No change
2. If the merchant disagrees that an adjustment is necessary, immediately contact the
Bank. The Bank will request complete details of the dispute in writing in order to
research the item in question. The details of the disputed transaction should be
reported on Weld County letterhead, on the Bank Dispute Form available in the
Accounting Department or on the dispute screen available on line.
3. The Bank must receive any charge dispute within sixty (60) days of the transaction
date. While resolution is pending, the Bank will credit the County's account for the
amount of the disputed transaction.
a. Although the Bank acts as the arbitrator in any dispute, a P -Card holder should
never assume that a dispute will be resolved in his or her favor.
4 - No change
5. Any fraudulent charge, i.e., a charge appearing which was not authorized by the
card holder, must be reported immediately to the Bank. Prompt reporting of any such
charge will help to protect the County from liability. A Declaration of Forgery or
Unauthorized Use Form is available in the Accounting Department to facilitate notification
of any such transactions.
H. Sales and use tax. Merchants are required by tax authorities to include the
applicable sales or use tax at the time of purchase, unless the entity, such as the County, is
exempt. All purchases for the County are tax exempt and SALES TAX SHOULD NOT BE
PAID. A card with the County's tax exempt ID number will be given to each P -Card holder.
If a Weld County P -card is used and the tax exempt ID number is provided, the merchant
should not charge sales tax. Note: This is an exemption from Colorado sales tax. Online
or out of state vendors may not honor this exemption.
1 - No change
2. Questions regarding this policy and any other questions concerning tax issues
should be addressed to the P -Card Administrator.
Add APPENDIX 5-P - ATTACHED
Add APPENDIX 5-Q - ATTACHED
Add APPENDIX 5-R - ATTACHED
Add APPENDIX 5-S - ATTACHED
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board that the Clerk to the Board be, and hereby is,
directed to arrange for Colorado Code Publishing to supplement the Weld County Code with the
amendments contained herein, to coincide with chapters, articles, divisions, sections, and
subsections as they currently exist within said Code; and to resolve any inconsistencies regarding
capitalization, grammar, and numbering or placement of chapters, articles, divisions, sections,
and subsections in said Code.
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BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board if any section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held or decided to be
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. The
Board of County Commissioners hereby declares that it would have enacted this Ordinance in
each and every section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrase thereof irrespective
of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or
phrases might be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
The above and foregoing Ordinance Number 2013-12 was, on motion duly made and
seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 23rd day of December, A.D., 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST:
William F. Garcia, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Board
Douglas Rademacher, Pro -Tern
BY:
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Sean P. Conway
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mike Freeman
County Attorney
Barbara Kirkmeyer
First Reading:
Publication:
Second Reading:
Publication:
November 13, 2013
November 22, 2013, in the Greeley Tribune
December 2, 2013
December 11, 2013, in the Greeley Tribune
Final Reading: December 23, 2013
Publication: January 2, 2014, in the Greeley Tribune
Effective: January 7, 2014
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Appendix 5-P
Weld County
Qualification -Based Selection Process
Advertise Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Review & Evaluate RFQs
(use Appendix 5-Q: Request for Qualification Scoring Form)
Short List
(3-5 Consulting Firms)
y
Is QBS Required by State or Federal Requirements?
1.
2.
3.
YES: Quality Based
Selection
Request QBS Request for Proposals (RFPs)
Hold Pre -proposal Mandatory Meeting
Review RFPs/Schedule Interviews
(use Appendix 5-S: QBS Scoring Form to score RFPs and
interviews)
4. Conduct Interviews (all selected firms)
5. Select Highest Ranked Consultant
6. Finalize Final Scope of Work & Negotiate Fees.
Was negotiation successful?
YES: Award Contract NO: Go to next
highest ranked firm.
Repeat step 6 until
negotiations with next
highest ranked firm are
successful.
NO: Best Value
1. Request Best Value Request for Proposals (RFPs)
2. Hold Pre -proposal Mandatory Meeting
3. Review RFPs
(use Appendix 5-R:
interviews)
Best Value Scoring Form to score RFPs and
4. Interview Low Bidder (optional) to confirm low bid
meet specifications?
YES: Award Contract
(contract awarded to lowest bid
that meets all specifications)
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NO: Interview next low
bid until low bid that meets
specifications is identified.
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Appendix 5-Q
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) SCORING FORM
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FIRM NAME:
DATE:
The rating scale shall be from 1 to 5, with 1 being a poor rating, 3 being an average rating, and 5 being an outstanding rating.
Evaluation Criteria
Standard
Scoring
Weight
Factors
Adjusted
Scoring
Project Team
Qualifications. years of relevant experience. and proven
abilities of key team personnel. Experience on similar
projects as a working team.
5 0
25
5
Overall Firm Capabilities
Firm's size in relation to the project size, organizational
structure, production facilities, and assets. Capabilities of sub
consultants which will be a part of the project team.
5.0
25
5
Perfomance on Similar Projects
Demonstrated ability to produce successful results, meet
projects schedules, meet project budgets. and fulfill project
goals on similar projects.
4.0
20
5
Work Location/Familiarity
Project team's work location relative to the project site
location. Key team members familiarity with Weld County
and the goals of the Department.
3.0
15
5
Project Approach
The firm has described a logical approach towards ensuring a
successful completion of the project. The firm has
demonstrated a clear understanding of the project.
3 0
15
5
Total
100
The lowest possible score is 20, the best score possible is 100.
Scorer Comments:
Scored By:
Appendix 5-R
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (BEST -VALUE) SCORING FORM
FIRM NAME:
DATE:
The rating scale shall be from 1 to 5, with 1 being a poor rating, 3 being an average rating, and 5 being an outstanding rating.
RFP REVIEW SCORING:
Evaluation Criteria
Standard
Scoring
Weight
Factors
Adjusted
Scoring
Scope of Proposal
The propoal clearly shows an understanding of the project
objectives, methodologyto be used, and final results that are
desired by the Department.
5 0
25
5
The proposal demonstrates the firm clearly understands the
major issues associated with the project, and offers realistic
solutions to those issues
5 0
25
Critical Issues
5
Project Control
The firm has described their methods of controlling their
design and construction cost The firm has demonstrated an
ability to insure State or Federal procedures are used where
appropriate Does the firm have a Quality Control process in -
place to manage the quality of their product.
4 0
20
5
Work Location/Familiarity
Project team's work location relative to the project site
location Key team members familiarity with Weld County and
the goals of the Department
4 0
20
75
5
Cost and Work Hours
Is the cost. work hours. and tasks presented reasonable and
consistent with the project goals The lowest cost that
includes all tasks necessary to successfully complete the
project scores the highest.
15 C
5
RFP REVIEW SCORE:
165
INTERVIEW REVIEW:
Evaluation Criteria
Standard
Work Approach
The firm proposed and clearly described their approach
towards completing the work The consultant offered
innovative ideas for this project
Project Manager Qualifications
The firm's Project Manager has adequate qualifications and a
proven track record The Project Manager demonstrates
effective communication skills
Quality of Presentation
The interview presentation was clear and easy to understand
The people being interviewed demonstrated effective
communication skills and audio-visual aids were effective
Questions/Answers Session
The firm was able to provide good answers to the questions
asked by the selection committee. Answers given
demonstrated clear understanding_ of the project and goals
All Evaluation Criteria Must be Met
Scorer Comments on back
Scored By
Appendix 5-S
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (QUALIFICATION BASED SELECTION PROJECTS) SCORING FORM
I
FIRM NAME:
DATE:
The rating scale shall be from 1 to 5, with 1 being a poor rating, 3 being an average rating, and 5 being an outstanding rating.
RFP REVIEW SCORING:
Evaluation Criteria
Standard
Scoring
Weight
Factors
Adjusted
Scoring
Scope of Proposal
The propoal clearly shows an understanding of the project
objectives, methodologyto be used, and final results that are
desired by the Department.
5.0
25
5
Critical Issues
The proposal demonstrates the firm clearly understands the
major issues associated with the project, and offers realistic
solutions to those issues.
5.0
25
5
Project Control
The firm has described their methods of controlling their
design and construction cost. The firm has demonstrated an
ability to insure State or Federal procedures are used where
appropriate. Does the firm have a Quality Control process in -
place to manage the quality of their product.
4.0
20
_
Work Location/Familiarity
Project team's work location relative to the project site
location. Key team members familiarity with Weld County and
the goals of the Department.
4.0
20
I „
-
UDBE Goal
The firm has provided documentation which supports their
ability to meet the UDBE goal for this project. The designated
UDBE subconsultant(s) have proven abilities.
2.0
10
..
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RFP REVIEW SCORE:
100
INTERVIEW REVIEW SCORING:
Evaluation Criteria
Standard
Scoring
,
Weight
Factors
Adjusted
Scoring
Work Approach
The firm proposed and clearly described their approach
towards completing the work. The consultant offered
innovative ideas for this project.
4.0
20
5
Project Manager Qualifications
The firm's Project Manager has adequate qualifications and a
proven track record. The Project Manager demonstrates
effective communication skills.
20
5
4.0
Quality of Presentation
The interview presentation was clear and easy to understand.
The people being interviewed demonstrated effective
communication skills and audio-visual aids were effective.
4.0
20
5
Questions/Answers Session
The firm was able to provide good answers to the questions
asked by the selection committee. Answers given
demonstrated clear understanding of the project and goals.
8 0
40
5
INTERVIEW REVIEW SCORE:
100
TOTAL RFP + INTERVIEW SCORES:
200
Scorer Comments on Back:
Scored By:
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