MANDATORY ON-SITE PRE-BID MEETING

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1 BID NUMBER: B18-01 DESCRIPTION: Buckhorn Tower Replacement CLOSING DATE: February 22, 2018 INVITATION TO BID (ITB) LARIMER COUNTY COLORADO 200 W. OAK ST., SUITE 4000 FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Please bid DELIVERED PRICES on the following Goods or Services. No bid is contingent on the purchase of all items listed. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids or parts thereof. Prices and terms shall remain in effect for 30 days from date of opening. The Board of Larimer County Commissioners will be accepting sealed bids for the Information Technology Department at the office of the Purchasing Director, 200 W. Oak Street, Suite 4000, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80521, up to 2:00 P.M. (our clock), on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud to consider contracting for the construction of a 100' free standing lattice tower, excavation and construction of a concrete pad designed to hold and store a 25 Kilowatt(kW) diesel generator, excavation and construction of the access road for the new tower, and the removal of the existing 100 tower. Bid documents and specifications are available online at Rocky Mountain e-purchasing at and on the Larimer County Purchasing site at All bidders must be experienced radio tower installers with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in radio tower construction/installation and have completed a minimum of four (4) projects of similar size and scope within the last five years. The County reserves the right to reject a bid from a Contractor considered unqualified. MANDATORY ON-SITE PRE-BID MEETING A MANDATORY pre-bid on-site meeting/walkthrough will be held on February 12, Representatives of Larimer County will be present to discuss the project and to answer questions. Interested vendors must meet NO LATER THAN 1:00 P.M. at Vern's Restaurant, 4120 Co Rd 54G, Laporte, CO Participants will then convoy to the site from Vern's Restaurant Vendors need to bring appropriate evaluation tools, safety wear and weather appropriate clothing for viewing remote mountain areas Walking the area will take approximately 60 minutes Please be sure you have reviewed this Invitation to Bid prior to this meeting. Vendors are required to attend, sign-in, and participate in this meeting. *** THIS IS A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING. ONLY VENDORS THAT ATTEND AND SIGN-IN AT THE PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID FOR THIS SOLICITATION; BIDS WILL BE REJECTED FROM BIDDERS THAT HAVE NOT SIGNED IN AT PRE-BID MEETING.***

2 All questions regarding this bid must be in writing and should go to Christal Bateman, Purchasing Agent, at Questions are due no later than 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 15, Please call Christal Bateman at to verify receipt of your questions. NOTE: Unauthorized contact with any other County employees regarding this bid may result in disqualification of your bid. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Bidder shall not stipulate in his bid any conditions not contained in the specifications, unless specifically requested in the special instructions. Any bids that fail to comply with the literal letter of these instructions and the specifications may be rejected forthwith. Bids shall be typewritten or written in ink on the form prepared by the County. If the form is filled out using pencil, the bid may be considered non-responsive and may be rejected. The person signing the bid or an authorized representative of the company shall initial all corrections or erasures made on your bid. Any charges for freight, delivery, containers, packaging, etc., will be included in the bid price. In submitting the bid, the vendor agrees that acceptance of any or all bids by the County within a reasonable time period constitutes a contract. No delivery shall become due or be accepted until a purchase order has been issued by the Purchasing Director of Larimer County. It is understood that the Board of Larimer County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive informalities in bids, and to accept the bid that, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interest of Larimer County. The total cost of bid preparation and submission shall be borne by the bidder. If, in the sole judgment of the Board of County Commissioners, the proposals are substantially equal, the Board may grant the contract to companies located in Larimer County, however this is not applicable in the case that Federal funds are used. As of August 7, 2006, state and local government agencies are prohibited from purchasing services from any contractor that knowingly employs illegal immigrants to help carry out publicly funded work. Pursuant to the provisions of Colo. Rev. Stat , contractors must certify that they are using the E-Verify Program or Department Program to verify the employment eligibility of new employees. If a contractor awarded a contract violates the provisions of Colo. Rev. Stat (2), the state or local government agency may terminate the contract and the contractor will be liable for damages to such agency. Vendor certifies, warrants, and agrees that (he) (she) (it) has knowledge of the Keep Jobs in Colorado Act codified at Sections , et seq. of the Colorado Revised Statutes and that Colorado labor shall be employed to perform at least eighty percent (80%) of the work. See for more information regarding this Act, which applies to Public Works projects. All information submitted in response to this bid is public after the bid opening. The bidder should not include as a part of the response to the invitation to bid any information which the bidder believes to be a trade secret or other privileged or confidential data. If the bidder wishes to include such material with a bid, then the material should be supplied under separate cover and identified as confidential. Statements that the entire bid is confidential will not be honored. Larimer County will endeavor to keep that information confidential, separate and apart from the bid subject to the provisions of the Colorado Open Records Act or order of court. No work shall commence nor shall any invoices be paid until the contractor provides the requested proof of insurance as outlined in the Insurance Requirements for Contractors and until such proof is accepted by Larimer County. Additionally, the contractor will provide an endorsement naming Larimer County as an

3 additional insured to their policy. If you have any questions concerning the insurance requirements, please contact Risk Management at (970) at least one week prior to the bid opening date. Payment for work performed or goods sold to Larimer County can be expected within 30 days after receipt of the invoice and satisfactory acceptance from the department receiving the service or goods. Any discount allowed by the vendor for prompt payment, etc., must be reflected in the bid figure, and not entered as separate pricing on the bid. No telephone, , or facsimile bids will be accepted. Bids must be clearly identified on the front of the envelope by bid number and title. Responsibility for timely submittal and routing of bids, prior to opening, lies solely with the bidder. Bids received after the opening time specified will not be considered. Larimer County strongly encourages the use of small and minority firms, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firm services. In accordance with Federal and State laws, Larimer County does not discriminate. Other governmental entities may piggyback on the award of this solicitation, and should contact Larimer County Purchasing for any necessary procurement documents. The entity shall deal directly with the award vendor concerning the placement of Purchase Orders, freight charges, contracting and disputes, invoicing, and payment. Larimer County shall not be held liable or responsible for any liability, claims, costs, damages, demands, actions, losses, judgments or expenses incurred by the vendor or any government entity relating to such use. The Contractor certifies that by signing the contract, neither the contractor nor subcontractors, the organization nor its principals are suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from procurement by the Federal government and do not appear on the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA). No vendor awarded a solicitation shall be federally debarred. Such debarment shall be checked through the System for Award Management, at Bids must be furnished exclusive of any Federal, State, or Local taxes. INTENT: The United States Forest Service (USFS) has authorized Larimer County to replace the existing free standing lattice tower at the Buckhorn communications site. The Buckhorn site is located at 740 N County Road 41, Bellvue, CO This Invitation to Bid (ITB) is for the procurement and on-site construction of a 100 free standing lattice tower, a concrete generator pad, construction of the access road for the new tower, and the removal of the existing tower after all Larimer County equipment that will be re-used has been relocated to the new tower. The Contractor is to follow the specifications as provided by the County-procured Drawings (see Attachment 2). SCOPE OF WORK: The County is to: A. Obtain a special use permit from the USFS. B. Relocate four (4) 4.9ghz microwave radios from old tower to new. Coordination with Contractor must be made to ensure connectivity to remote sites is down minimally.

4 The Contractor is to: A. Purchase and construct, on-site, a 100' lattice steel tower to include foundation design, antennas, excavation, and construction. a. Tower foundation design to be in accordance with Geotechnical Report (see Attachment 1), Drawings (see Attachment 2) and manufacturer specifications of Contractor-proposed tower. B. Install Contractor-provided antennas and cabling in accordance with the New Southeast Elevation drawing on page four (4) of Attachment 2. a. Antenna coaxial cable to be at least ½ inch in diameter. b. All antennas to be installed on appropriately sized, Contractor-provided standoff mounts. C. Excavate and construct a concrete pad appropriate for the emplacement of a 25kW diesel generator with 200gal. tank (purchase and install of the generator is not part of this ITB). D. Provide and install R56-compliant site grounding for building, tower, and generator. E. Perform excavation and construction of new tower access road in accordance with site plan (see Attachment 2). F. Removal of existing tower and any unused antennas, cables, etc in accordance with Site Plan specifications (see Attachment 2). G. Contractor responsible for obtaining and purchasing all required permits. H. Follow site layout in accordance with Site Plan. See Attachment 2 (page 4) for Site Plan. I. Be ready to start work no earlier than June 1, 2018 and must have all work completed no later than August 1, TOWER SPECIFICATIONS: A. Self-Supporting Tower (free-standing) constructed of tubular steel. B. Anchor bolts. C. Anchor bolt placement template. D. Hot dipped galvanized sections and components. E. Tubular construction of tower sections. F. Angular support bracing. G. Hot dipped galvanized tower assembly hardware. H. Eight (8)-hole vertical waveguide ladder with stacker kits on outside of one face of the tower. I. Step bolts provided on one (1) leg for climbing. J. Safety climb cable system for 100' tower. K. Safety climb cable sleeve. L. WIND AND ICE LOAD a. Design Ultimate Wind Speed Vult=165 mph b. Ground Snow Load = 100 psf c. Building Code is 2015 IBC d. Contractor to evaluate and design for applicable ice load M. ANTENNA LOAD a. 1- DB222 [w/pole 22.0 b mhz Larimer-provided 26.0 c. 1- DB d. 1-6' solid with Radome 40.0 e. 1- DB f. 1-6' solid with Radome 53.0 g. 1-6' solid with Radome 62.0 h. 1- DB i. 1- DB j. 1- DB k. 1- DB l. 1- DB

5 QUALIFICATIONS: To be eligible for consideration, bidders must: Have five (5) or more years in radio tower construction services. o Each bid must include verification that the company has been in business a minimum of five (5) years, (examples of acceptable verification are: Business license, Sales Tax License, or other verifiable documentation). o A letter stating the vendor has been in business for a minimum of five (5) years will not be sufficient and will cause bid to be rejected. Provide four (4) verifiable references for projects of similar size and scope from the past five (5) years; list references on page six (6) of the Bid Form. Have attended, and signed in at, the mandatory pre-bid meeting as identified on page one (1) of this solicitation. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Prior to commencement of any work, contractor shall forward Certificates of Insurance to Larimer County Risk Management, 200 W. Oak St., #4000, Fort Collins, Colorado The insurance required shall be procured and maintained in full force and effect for the duration of the Contract and shall be written for not less than the following amounts, or greater if required by law. Certificate Holder should be Larimer County at the above address. I. Workers Compensation and Employers Liability II. A. State of Colorado: Statutory B. Applicable Federal: Statutory C. Employer s Liability: $100,000 Each Accident $500,000 Disease-Policy Limit $100,000 Disease-Each Employee D. Waiver of Subrogation Commercial General Liability on an Occurrence Form including the following coverages: Premises Operations; Products and Completed Operations; Personal and Advertising Injury; Medical Payments; Contractual Liability; Independent Contractors; and Broad Form Property Damage. Coverage provided should be at least as broad as found in Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CG0001. Minimum limits to be as follows: A. Bodily Injury & Property Damage General Aggregate Limit $2,000,000 B. Products & Completed Operations Aggregate Limit $2,000,000 C. Personal & Advertising Injury Limit $1,000,000 D. Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000 Other General Liability Conditions: 1. Products and Completed Operations to be maintained for one year after final payment. Contractor shall continue to provide evidence of such coverage to the County on an annual basis during the aforementioned period (as appropriate). 2. Contractor agrees that the insurance afforded the County is primary. 3. If coverage is to be provided on Claims Made forms, contractor must refer policy to Risk Management Department for approval and additional requirements. III. Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions $1,000,000 IV. Commercial Automobile Liability coverage to be provided on Business Auto, Garage, or Truckers form. Coverage provided should be at least as broad as found in ISO form CA0001 (BAP), CA0005 (Garage) or CA0012 (Trucker) including coverage for owned, non-owned, & hired autos. Limits to be as follows: A. Bodily Injury & Property Damage Combined Single Limit $1,000,000

6 V. All Insurance policies (except Workers Compensation and Professional Liability) shall include Larimer County and its elected and appointed officials and employees as additional insureds as their interests may appear. The additional insured endorsement should be at least as broad as ISO form CG2010 for General Liability coverage and similar forms for Commercial Auto and Umbrella Liability. Additional Insured endorsement(s) shall be attached to the certificate of insurance that is provided to the county. VI. VII. VIII. The County reserves the right to reject any insurer it deems not financially acceptable by insurance industry standards. Property and Liability Insurance Companies shall be licenses to do business in Colorado and shall have an AM Best rating of not less than B+ and/or VII. Notice of Cancellation: Each insurance policy required by the insurance provision of this Contract shall provide the required coverage and shall not be suspended, voided or canceled except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the County, except when cancellation is for nonpayment of premium, then ten (10) days prior notice may be given. Such notice shall be sent directly to Larimer County Risk Management, 200 W. Oak St., #4000, Ft. Collins, CO If the insurance company refuses to provide the required notice, the contractor or its insurance broker shall notify the County of any cancellation, suspension, non-renewal of any insurance within seven (7) days of receipt of insurers notification to that effect. Contractor shall furnish Larimer County certificates of insurance. Contractor will receive all subcontractors certificates of insurance. Such certificate must meet all requirements listed above. ANY DEVIATIONS FROM THE STANDARDS GIVEN ABOVE MUST BE APPROVED BY THE LARIMER COUNTY RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT. LARIMER COUNTY DOES NOT ACCEPT LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. AWARD & CONTRACT: This solicitation will be awarded to the vendor with the most responsive, responsible, reasonable, lowest GRAND TOTAL PRICE meeting all specifications, deemed the best fit and most advantageous to Larimer County. A Larimer County Purchase Order, this Invitation to Bid document, and the Award Vendor s response, all of which are incorporated by reference herein, will serve as the Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Larimer County, Colorado and the Award Vendor. Any exceptions or requested additions to the attached agreement must be stated and submitted with your Bid; these requests will not be accepted after the bid has opened. The County makes no guarantee of any changes or concessions, but will review and consider all requests submitted. BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS: The following items are part of the bid for the above noted project. If any of these items are not included with the documents provided, please contact the Larimer County Purchasing Department. Bid Package General Instructions Bid Bond Certificate of Intent to Sublet Sample Payment Bond Sample Performance Bond Bid Form Geotechnical Report Drawings

7 It is not necessary to return the entire Bid Package for the Bid Opening. Submittal of the following completed forms is required: Bid Form Bid Bond Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty consisting of a properly Certified Check, Cashier s Check or Bid Bond, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the contractor s bid, without conditions, payable to Larimer County. The sample Bid Bond included in these bid documents may be used as Bid Guaranty. This is the only acceptable form for a Bid Bond, no other form will be accepted. Bid Guaranties may be held until the contract is awarded, provided the time from bid opening to contract award does not exceed thirty days. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds. Include itemized costs within each Description Category utilizing the provided Bid Form. Each bid must include what brand of tower you propose (included under Material on Bid Form) and a unit bid price for each item shown in the Bid Form. Failure to include unit bid prices may be cause for rejection of bid. A qualification verification document as referenced under Qualifications must also be submitted in addition to the References contained in the Bid Form. The Bid and Bid Guaranty must be placed in one envelope securely sealed there and labeled. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR BID WITH THE FOLLOWING AFFIXED TO THE FRONT OF THE ENVELOPE: Bid Number: B18-01 BUCKHORN TOWER REPLACEMENT Bid Public Opening Date: 2/22/2018 Vendor Name: Return Your Bid to: LARIMER COUNTY PURCHASING DIRECTOR 200 W. OAK STREET, SUITE 4000 FORT COLLINS, COLORADO NOTE: Use the label to the left on packages when returning your bid response. Larimer County will not be responsible for the premature opening of Bids not properly labeled.

8 BID BOND KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that the undersigned of as Principal, and as Surety, are held firmly bound unto Larimer County, Colorado (the Owner) in the penal sum of Dollars ($ ) for the payment of which said Principal and Surety each separately, severally, and jointly hereby bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns firmly by these presents. Dated, signed, sealed and executed this day of, 20. The conditions of this bond are such that whereas the said Principal is about to submit a bid to Larimer County, Colorado (the Owner) to furnish all services, labor, materials and equipment necessary for the improvement of a project known as Bid No. B18-01, Buckhorn Tower Replacement. NOW THEREFORE, if the above bound Principal, if he be awarded the contract for the materials and work upon which he bid, shall within the fifteen (15) days of such award enter into a written contract with Larimer County, Colorado (the Owner) in form set out in the Contract Documents for said project and shall furnish bond to be executed by an acceptable surety company, then this bond shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this bond to be executed. PRINCIPAL STATE OF COLORADO, ) )ss. COUNTY OF LARIMER ) Before me, a Notary Public in and for said State, came SURETY as Principal, and of, Attorney in Fact for said, as Surety, with both of whom I am personally acquainted, and acknowledged that they subscribed their signatures to the above and foregoing bond. Subscribed to before me a Notary Public this day of, 20. ( S E A L ) NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires:.

9 CERTIFICATE OF INTENT TO SUBLET B18-01, BUCKHORN TOWER REPLACEMENT In accordance with Section of the Standard Specifications, the successful bidder may sublet a portion of the contract. The bidder hereby certifies that if awarded the contract, he (does)* (does not)* intend to sublet a portion of the work. Following are the names and addresses of proposed subcontractors and the items and cost of the work each will subcontract. Any changes made to this list after award of contract must be approved in writing by the Engineer. Name/Address Subcontract Item Project Cost Company Signature Date *circle appropriate word(s) Name (Please Print) Title

10 BID FORM B18-01, BUCKHORN TOWER REPLACEMENT: PAGE 1/7 Description Qty Rate Total LABOR: Labor Total:

11 PAGE PAGE 1/3 2/7 Description Qty Rate Total EQUIPMENT: Equipment Total:

12 Description Qty Rate Total PAGE 3/7 PERMITS: Permit Total:

13 MATERIAL: Description Qty Rate Total PAGE 4/7 Material Total:

14 Description Qty Rate Total ANTENNA AND LINE MATERIAL: PAGE 5/7 Antenna and Line Material Total: Grand Total Price:

15 PAGE 6/7 References Provide a minimum of four (4) references from the past five (5) years for radio tower construction and installation services for projects of similar size and scope to the Buckhorn Tower Replacement Project. 1) Agency: Address: Contact Name & Title: Contact Phone #: Contact Services provided, and what year(s) this occurred: 3) Agency: Address: Contact Name & Title: Contact Phone #: Contact Services provided, and what year(s) this occurred: 2) Agency: Address: Contact Name & Title: Contact Phone #: Contact Services provided, and what year(s) this occurred: 4) Agency: Address: Contact Name & Title: Contact Phone #: Contact Services provided, and what year(s) this occurred:

16 ADDENDA: The bidder acknowledges receipt of the following Addenda: PAGE 7/7 Addendum Number Date of Addendum Date Received The undersigned certifies that he/she has examined the specifications and instructions to bidders and has submitted a bid in full compliance and without collusion with any other person, individual or corporation. The undersigned further certifies that he/she is or is trying to participate in the E-Verify program, an electronic program provided via U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, through which employers verify the employment eligibility of their employees after hire. Visit the link below for more information. The undersigned certifies that you have verified that you do not employ illegal aliens, and that you shall not knowingly employ an illegal alien to perform work. SIGNED: TITLE: PRINTED NAME: FIRM: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: DATE: TELEPHONE NUMBER: ADDRESS: For further information regarding this invitation to bid, please contact Christal Bateman, Purchasing Agent, at (970) , or cbateman@larimer.org

17 PAYMENT BOND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that, of the County of, State of,as principal, and of, State of, as surety, are held and firmly bound unto the County of Larimer, in the penal sum of ($ ), with interest thereon at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum until paid, in good and lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, principal and surety bind ourselves, our heirs, administrators, executors, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. WITNESS our hands and seals this day of, A.D. 20. The conditions of the foregoing obligation are such that whereas, on the date hereof, the said principal entered into a written contract with the County of Larimer for the construction of Bid No., Project No. -, in the State of Colorado; said construction work to be done according to the requirements of said contract. NOW THEREFORE, if the said principal shall at all times duly and faithfully promptly make payments in all amounts lawfully due to all persons supplying or furnishing him or his subcontractors with labor or materials used or performed in the prosecution of the work provided for in such contract, then this bond will be null and void, otherwise the principal and surety will indemnify and save harmless the County to the extent of any payments in connection with the carrying out of any such contracts which the County may be required to make under the law. Larimer County shall be under no obligation, except as expressly provided by statute, to withhold any sums due the said principal under the terms of this bond, or to protect in any other way the surety or sureties, claimants or others. No representation or statement of the principal made to the surety or sureties in application for this bond, or otherwise, shall be read into or be a part of this bond or binding in any way on the obligee herein. No assignment by principal to surety of the proceeds of such contract shall be binding, except as to any net surplus after paying all claims chargeable by law or by said contract, against the proceeds thereof. No extension of time of performance of said contract or delay in the completion of the work there under shall invalidate this bond or release the liability of the surety there under. This Bond shall not be deemed valid until it shall have been accepted by the Chair, Larimer County Board of Commissioners, or such assistant as he or she may designate.

18 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals at, Colorado, the day and date written above. Signature of Principal Signature of Principal (SEAL) (SEAL) Signature of Surety Signature of Surety (SEAL) (SEAL)

19 PERFORMANCE BOND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we,of the County of, State of, as principal, and of, State of, as surety, are held and firmly bound unto the County of Larimer, in the penal sum of ($ ) with interest thereon at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum until paid, in good and lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, principal and surety bind ourselves, our heirs, administrators, executors, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. WITNESS our hands and seals this _ day of, A.D. 20. The conditions of the foregoing obligation are such that whereas, on the date hereof, the said principal entered into a written contract with the County of Larimer for the construction Bid No., Project No. -. In the State of Colorado; said construction work to be done according to the requirements of said contract. NOW, THEREFORE, if the said principal shall at all times duly and faithfully discharge its, his or their duties under said contract, and shall duly and faithfully perform all the obligations thereof, and shall and will indemnify and save harmless the County of Larimer, and all persons as provided by the Statutes of the State of Colorado, from any and all damages or loss which the County of Larimer or any persons as provided by the Statutes of the State of Colorado may or shall suffer by reason of the default of the principal or anyone acting for it as subcontractor or otherwise in the performance of this contract, or by reason of any failure on the part of said principal, its agents, servants, or employees, subcontractor or subcontractors, or any of them, in the performance of said contract or any portion thereof, and if the said principal, its subcontractor or subcontractors, and each and all of them, shall duly pay for all labor, materials, and other supplies used or consumed in the performance of the work contracted to be done or any part thereof, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. Larimer County shall be under no obligation, except as expressly provided by statute, to withhold any sums due the principal under the terms of this bond, or to protect in any other way the surety or sureties, claimants or others. No representation or statement of the principal made to the surety or sureties in application for this bond, or otherwise, shall be read into or be a part of this bond or binding in any way on the obligee herein. No assignment by principal to surety of the proceeds of such contract shall be binding, except as to any net surplus after paying all claims chargeable by law or by said contract, against the proceeds thereof. No extension of time of performance of said contract or delay in the completion of the work thereunder shall invalidate this bond or release the liability of the surety thereunder. This Bond shall not be deemed valid until it shall have been approved by the Chair, Larimer County Board of Commissioners, or such assistant as he or she may designate.

20 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals at, Colorado, the day and date written above. Signature of Principal Signature of Principal Signature of Surety Signature of Surety (SEAL) (SEAL) (SEAL) (SEAL)