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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 077-93 MCE MaintSvcs RESOLUTION NO. 77-93 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH M.C.E. CORPORATION AND IDENTIFYING THE SCHEDULE OF WORK AND SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 WHEREAS, the current agreement between the City of Dublin and M.C.E. Corporation expires as of June 30, 1993; and WHEREAS, MCE Corporation has submitted a schedule of rates and charges for FY 1993-94 which is acceptable to the City of Dublin; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin wishes to have M.C.E. Corporation continue providing services during the upcoming Fiscal Year; WHEREAS, the City has the ability to terminate the agreement in the event that the performance by M.C.E. Corporation has been unsatisfactory; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby approve the amendment to the agreement with M.C.E. Corporation which is attached hereto as "Exhibit A," to become effective as of July 1, 1993. Said amendment establishes a Schedule of Work for Fiscal Year 1993-94 and an adjustment to the rates charged pursuant to the agreement and prior amendments. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is authorized to execute the amendment to the agreement. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of June, 1993. AYES: Councilmembers Burton, Houston, Howard, and Mayor Snyder NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember ~M~Ma;~ Moffatt ATTEST: a:(contracts~maint~amndreso EXHIBIT "A" OF RESOLUTION ~__~-93 PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made at Dublin, California, as of July 1, 1993, by and between the CITY OF DUBLIN, a Municipal Corporation ("City"), and MCE Corporation, Inc., ("Contractor"), who agree as follows: 1. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of the agreement shall be for one year, beginning on July 1, 1993, and ending on June 30, 1994. The agreement may be extended for two additional one year periods at the City's option. This agreement shall supersede all previous agreements that Contractor has or has had with City. City may terminate the services of Contractor by providing 90 days written notice with or without cause. In the event of such termination, Contractor shall be compensated for such services up to the point of termination. Compensation for work in progress shall be prorated as to the percentage of progress completed at the date of termination. If Contractor terminates its services to the City, it must provide written notice at least 90 days in advance of such termination. Notices shall be provided as indicated in Section 12 below. 2. ADJUSTMENT TO CONTRACT PRICES AND W6RK QUANTITY. In the event of extension of the Agreement, no later than March 1st, Contractor will submit to the City for the coming contract year a proposed revised Schedule of Work which will set forth a Work Plan in terms of types and quantities of work to be performed as well as unit prices and/or estimated annual expenditure amounts as appropriate. Upon written approval of both parties, the Agreement shall be extended for one (1) year effective July 1st as provided above. '3. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Contractor shall provide to City the services described in Exhibit A. Contractor shall provide said services at the time, place, and in the manner specified in Exhibit A. 4. PAYMENT. City shall pay Contractor for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth in Exhibit B. The payments specified in Exhibit B shall be the only payments to be made to Contractor for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor shall submit all billings for said services to City in the manner specified in Exhibit B; or, if no manner be specified in Exhibit B, then according to the usual and customary procedures and practices which Contractor uses for billing clients similar to City. 5. FACILITIES AND EOUIPMENT. Except as set forth in Exhibit C, Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish all facilities and equipment Which may be required for furnishing services pursuant to this Agreement. City shall furnish to Contractor only the facilities and equipment listed in Exhibit C according to the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit C. 6. GENERAL PROVISIONS. The general provisions set forth in Exhibit D are part of this Agreement. In the event of any inconsistency between said general provisions and any other terms or conditions of this Agreement with MCE Corporation July 1, 1993 Page 1 Agreement, the other term or condition shall control insofar as it is inconsistent with the general provisions. 7. EXHIBITS. Allexhibits referred to herein are attached hereto and are by this reference incorporated.herein. 8. SUBCONTRACTING. No portion of the work pertinent to this contract shall be subcontracted without written authorization by the City, except that which is expressly identified in the Contractor's proposal. 9. CHANGES. City may from time to time require changes in the scope of the services by Contractor to be performed under this Agreement. Such changes, including any change in the amount of Contractor's compensation which are mutually agreed upon by City and Contractor, shall be effective as amendments to this Agreement only when in writing. 10. RESPONSIBLE CHARGE. Contractor shall assign a project manager(s) to the project for the duration of the project. There shall be no change in the Project Manager or members of the project team without prior written approval by the City. 11. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION. This Agreement shall be administered by LEE S. THOMPSON ("Administrator"). All correspondence shall be directed to or through the Administrator or his designee. 12o NOTICES. Registered Mail to: Any written notice to Contractor shall be sent via Stanley P. Smalley, Vice President MCE Corporation 2500 Old Crow Canyon Road Suite 320 San Ramon, CA 94583 Any written notice to City shall be sent to: Lee S. Thompson Director of Public Works/City Engineer P. O. Box 2340 Dublin, CA 94568 (signatures next page) Agreement with MCE Corporation July 1, 1993 Page 2 Executed as of the day first above stated: CITY OF DUBLIN, MCE CORPORATION Approved as to form: By Maynard Crowther, President City Attorney Agreement with MCE Corporation July 1, 1993 Page 3 SCOPE OF SERVICES AND SCHEDULE The City has elected to perform its public works maintenance and related activities by using a private Contractor. The Contractor has agreed to arrange for and supervise the performance of the work and the City has agreed to retain the Contractor for such purposes, in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. The City and Contractor agree as follows: 1. ScoDe of Work: The City retains Contractor to arrange for, supervise and manage the performance of the work described in the Schedule of Work (Attachment 1, Exhibit B) and as otherwise specified in this Agreement; and for Additional Work ("Additional Work") as is called for in this Agreement. Contractor shall perform the types of work listed in Section A of Attachment.1 of Exhibit B at the unit prices listed in Section B or at the time and material rates listed in Section C, as appropriate. The Scope of Work set forth in Section A of Attachment 1 of Exhibit B includes the maximum amount the City will pay to Contractor for each activity for Fiscal Year 1993- 94. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City may at any time revise the Schedule of Work identified in Attachment 1 of Exhibit B for budgeting or other reasons as deemed necessary by the City and the estimated annual expenditure'for Fiscal Year 1993-94 shall be revised accordingly. Contractor specifically agrees to: (a) undertake the direct responsibility for the performance of the work in accordance with this Agreement; (b) provide directly, or through subcontractors, or as otherwise permitted by this Agreement all labor, materials, and supervision necessary for the proper performance of the work in accordance with this Agreement; (c) furnish a Maintenance Superintendent to provide the necessary liaison with the City Staff and the required coordination of workmen and materials in the performance of the work; (d) comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and requirements of governmental authorities, pertaining to the performance of the work; (e) perform the work, contract for its performance and supervise' its performance in a good and workmanlike manner and in the most expeditious, cost effective manner consistent with first-class quality; (f) perform all activities necessary and incidental to the orderly performance of the work. 2. Scheduled Work: All of the work set forthin. Attachment 1 of Exhibit B is considered Scheduled Work, except as provided in Section 1. Contractor shall perform no work in addition to Scheduled Work, unless: (a) Additional Work is approved in advance by the Public Works Director; or (b) ~n emergency situation exists. An emergency situation is one which occurs under circumstances making it either impossible or impractical to obtain City approval before proceeding with the work. In such cases, the Contractor will proceed with the work to the extent necessary to relieve said danger and shall specifically inform the Public Works Director of all Emergency Work accomplished. All Scheduled Work shall be provided according to a monthly schedule prepared by the Maintenance Superintendent and approved by the Public Works Director in advance. Exhibit A Page 1 of 4 July 1, 1993 3. Additional Work: City may require Contractor to provide Additional Work not described herein at rates and quantities negotiated by the City and Consultant. No Additional Work will be undertaken by Contractor without the prior written approval of the Public Works Director. The Contractor.will bill the City for Additional Work in the manner as provided in Attachment 1 of Exhibit B. 4. Work Not Subiect to this Aqreement: The Public Works Director at his discretion may recommend that projects of a large scope be approved by the City Council for competitive bid and completed under a separate Agreement. This shall be the recommendation on all "public projects" where State or other laws require that it be contracted for and let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice. Nothing in this Section shall preclude the Contractor from participating in this bid process for said projects. City, in accordance with local ordinances and State laws, may directly purchase materials or supplies to be used by Contractor. This shall not restrict the Public Works Director from requesting that Contractor, as part of other duties identified in this Agreement, assist City with locating suppliers, obtaining price quotations or bids, or other assistance provided that Contractor will not be providing the materials and supplies. 5. Emerqencv Work: Emergency callout procedures will be maintained to provide for emergency response on nights, weekends, and holidays. The procedures will be reviewed and updated periodically to ensure their effectiveness. In the event Emergency Work dictates that work be accomplished outside the normal working hours, such as night time, weekends and holidays, appropriate overtime rates shall be used as set forth in Attachment 1 of Exhibit B. 6. Maintenance SuDervision: The Contractor shall furnish a Maintenance Superintendent to assume full responsibility for day-to-day maintenance operations, ensuring that resources required to successfully complete th~ project are applied in a timely manner. In addition to providing the necessary liaison with the City, the Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for: (a) making recommendations to the Public Works Director of work that should be performed but which is not set forth in the Schedule of Work; (b) identifying work programs; (c) scheduling; (d) assisting and supervising work crews; (e) responding to citizen calls; (f) assisting in contract administration; (g) maintaining activity reports; and (h) generally administering public works maintenance functions. 7. Work SchedulinQ Procedures: To the extent possible, it is the intent of this Agreement that the Work be performed on a scheduled, orderly basis. Prior to the commencement of work, Contractor shall prepare a schedule showing projected work to be performed throughout the fiscal year, including information such as frequency of weeding, watering, and other parks maintenance and other similar projected schedules of the work to be performed. Contractor will prepare monthly work schedules and review them with the Public Works Director. These schedules will represent specific work needs identified as the result of the Contractor's recommendations and requests from the Public Works Director or ~is/her designee. Emphasis will be placed on Exhibit A Page 2 of 4 July 1, 1993 identifying needs to ensure proper timing of work (for example, ditches should be scheduled for cleaning before winter rains). The Contractor will comply with reasonable requests of the Public Works Director as to preferred locations for various types of work. Contractor will use a service request form to ensure that complete information is obtained on work needs and requests for service. 8. Work ReDortinQ Procedures: Contractor shall submit a Monthly Work Summary Report to the Public Works Director on or before the 15th day of the month summarizing work completed in the previous month. These reports shall include a listing of work activities and work units completed, including any Additional or Emergency Work performed; status of current and completed service requests; and comparisons of annual work quantities and expenditures planned versus actual. 9. Additional Contractor Responsibilities: MCE workers will be alert for observable maintenance deficiencies in public facilities as they travel within the City's boundaries in the course of their maintenance activities performing Scheduled Work, Additional Work, and Emergency Work. They will report observed maintenance deficiencies to the appFopriate MCE or City representative, or other appropriate agency. 10. Protection of Work and Public: Contractor shall take all necessary measures to protect the work and prevent accidents during any and all phases of work. Contractor shall provide and maintain all necessary barriers, flagmen, and/or signs during maintenance procedures. Contractor will provide at no additional cost all the advance signing and barricading and also signs, barricades, flashers, and other necessary facilities for the protection of the public within the limits of the maintenance area while maintenance activities are proceeding. 11. Maintenance of Records: Contractor shall maintain all books, documents, papers, employee time sheets, accounting records including certified payrolls and such other evidence pertaining to costs incurred for a period of at least three years, and shall make these materials available at reasonable'times during the contract period. Contractor shall not purge any records without the prior approval of the City. Upon termination of the contract, or at the City's request, all such records shall be provided to the City, including maintenance records, certified payroll records, and hard copies of any other computer records such as inventories of City facilities. 12. .EQual EmDloVment ODDortunitV: Contractor is an equal opportunity employer and agrees to comply with applicable regulations governing equal employment opportunity. 13. PrevailinQ WaQe: Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Labor Code Section 1770 et. seq., with respect to payment of prevailing wages, maintenance of payroll records, and payment of penalties under Labor Code Section 1775. 14. AttorneV Fees: If either party brings an action against the other party arising out of or in connection with this Agreement entered into between Exhibit A Page 3 of 4 July l, 1993 City and Contractor, the prevailing party is entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorney fees and costs of suit. 15. Miscellaneous: A. Contractor shall inform City of private clients within the corporate boundaries or sphere of influence of the City during the term of this Agreement. Contractor agrees not to accept other employment which is or may be in conflict with its duties under this Agreement or which may adversely affect the interests of the City. B. Contractor will endeavor to secure materials from the lowest cost source reasonably available. Exhibit A Page 4 of 4 July 1, 1993 EXHIBIT B PAYMENT SCHEDULE City shall pay Contractor an amount not to exceed the total sum of Nine Hundred Six Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($906,750) for services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. Except as provided in Section 1, the total annual estimated budget shall be the sum of the planned expenditure amounts listed in Attachment 1. The actual amount paid to the Contractor shall be based on the amount of work performed according to the costs outlined in Attachment 1 and any subsequent "Additional Work" approved by the City. Work items listed in Attachment 1 shall be billed on a unit price basis or otherwise as set forth in Attachment 1. Unit Pricing is expressed in terms of Dollars per Work Measurement Unit for each item of work. For work listed as "Time and Materials" (T & M), Contractor shall bill the City on the basis of actual costs to the Contractor plus a percentage as stated in Attachment 1, Section C to cover overhead and management costs. Contractor shall bill Additional Work on the basis mutually agreed to by Contractor and the City at the time the work is incorporated into the annual maintenance program. For work performed and services rendered, Contractor shall submit monthly bills to the City by the 15th day of the month following the month in which the Work Was performed. The Contractor shall be compensated by the City as follows: A. A monthly payment for time and materials or unit price work will be provided, with payment to be made within twenty (20) days of receipt of invoice by the City. B. For Additional Work for which no unit prices have been agreed upon, compensation shall be agreed upon between the Public Works Director and Contractor in writing before work is performed. For Emergency Work when prior approval is not possible and when unit prices have not been agreed upon, the City and Consultant shall agree as soon as possible after the work is performed on the amount of compensation based on costs for related jobs. Consultant is not authorized to perform any services or incur any costs whatsoever under the terms of this Agreement until receipt of a fully executed Purchase Order from the Finance Department of the City of. Dublin. Exhibit B Page i of 1 July 1, 1993 MCE CORPORATION I 510 83? 9516 P.02 EXHIBIT b ATTACHMENT 1 - SCHEDULE OF WORK CITY OF DUBLIN PRELIMINARY CITY BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 COUNCIL APPROVED JUNE 1, 1993 A, 8COPE OF WORK The following breakdown identifies tasks which are anticipated to be conducted as part of the Annual Public Works Maintenance Agreement for the Fiscal Year 1993-94. Annual estimated costs include management fees as provided in Section C. Contractor shall schedule work to adhere to these expenditure levels as provided for in this Agreement, ACT IVITY/..S U B - ACTIVITY 1998- 94 ESTIMATED ANNUAL EXPENDITURE SPILL CLEAN UP 6,400 STREET MAINTENANCE · Street Repair · Drainage Maintenance · Storm Patrol/Clean Up · Curb & Gutter/Sidewalks · Sign Repair/Maintenance · Striping/Marking · Weed Abatement · Bike Path Maintenance Activity Total 7,000 13,650 10,.1 O0 1,000 15,000 4,700 8,600 4,750 64,800 MAINTENANCE SUPERVISION 83,850 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE · In-House Tree Maintenance · Contract Tree Pruning · Contract Tree Fungus Spraying · Stagecoach Assessment District · Dougherty Assessment District -Activity Total $ $ 28,700 5,200 5,250 3,350 7,950 50,450 NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH SIGNS 550 PAGE 1 OF 5 ,TUN-10-1993 14:~3 MCE CORPORRTTON STREET LANDSCAPE MA., gENANCE (BEAUTIFIOATION) · Existing Streets · 8tageooach Assessment District · Dougherty Assessment District PARKS MAINTENANCE · Stagecoach Park · Kolb Park · Dolan Park · Alamo Creek Park · Dougharty Hills · Dublin Sports Ground · Mape Park · Shannon Park · Valley Swim Center · Civic Center · Dublin High School · Senior Center BUI LDi NG MANAGEMENT HERITAGE CENTER MAINTENANCE Activity Total Activity Total I 510 83? 9516 $ 1 21,300 31,100 $ ...... 192,300 $ $ $ 11,550 45,700 28, 100 40,200 15 800 122 750 16 900 49 150 20 800 46 600 18 250 500 4 t 6,300 83,550 8,550_ P. 03 Total 1993-94 Estimated Annual Expenditure Be UNIT PRICES The following activities shall be completed at the Unit Prices indicated. The unit prices are inclusive of all labor, materials, equipment, overhead and management fees. ACTIVITYIS._U .B.. _,_ AC TIVI_T...y.. RIGHT OF WAY MAINTENANCE · Chemical Weed Control TURF MAINTENANCE · Fertilize/Weed Control · Streets & Stagecoach Park · Valley Swim Center, Civic Center and High School Football Field · All Other Parks Aeration · Streets & Stagecoach Park · Valley Swim Center, Civic Center and High School Football Field · All Other Parks PAGE 2 OF 5 t 993-94 UNIT PRICE $ 173.00 per Acre $ 104.50 per Acre $ 99.00 per Acre $ 93.50 per Acre $ $ 143,00 per Acre · 126,50 per Acre $ 110,00 per Acre TOTAL P.03 ACTIVITY/SUB-ACI,,, ~TY · Mowing Tuff · Streets & Stagecoach Park · Valley Swim Center, Civic Center and High School Football Field · All Other Parks · Edging TREE MAINTENANCE Street Trees · Pruning City Median Trees · Trim for Clearance Only (Under 30') · Trim for Clearance & Balance (Under 30') Trim for Clearance Only (Over 30') Trim for Clerance & Balance (Over 30') Fungus Spraying Park Trees · Prune and Shape (Over 20') · Fungus Spraying 1993-94 UNIT PRICE $ $ $ $ 68.00 per Acre 58.50 per Acre 50.30 per Acre 11.70 per 1,000 L.F. 18.70 per Tree 20.95 per Tree 41.90 per Tree 38.50 per Tree 77.00 per Tree 4.83 per Tree 54.40 per Tree 4.83 per Tree PAGE 3 OF 5 DUBLATT1 :MCE:C:WK1 :SPS:6/9/93 C. TIME AND MATERIALS ~.. ,I'ES The following rates shall be applied to work performed by the Contractor which is not specified in Section B (Unit Prices). At all times the Contractor shall strive to utilize the most cost effective elements possible to complete a project. Appropriate overhead and management fees are included in the labor and equipment rates listed below. DESCRIPTION LABOR RATES Dublin Crew Maintenance Superintendent Landscape Foreman Landscape Laborer l Landscape Laborer II Landscape Laborer III Building Laborer I11 OVERTIME HOLIDAY HOURLY HOURLY HOURLY RATES RATES RATES 39.90 $ 59.85 $ 79.80 27.95 41.93 55.90 23.65 35.48 47.30 20.00 30.00 40.00 16.05 24.08 32.10 12.05 18.08 24.10 MCE Crew Superintendent Loader/Backhoe Operator Asphalt Paver Operator Roller Operator Truck Driver 8-12 C.Y. Truck Driver 4-6 C.Y. Truck Driver 3 C.Y. Transit Cement Finisher Laborer Foreman Laborer l Laborer II Laborer III 62.50 $ 93.75 $ 125.00 61.30 91.95 122.60 59.10 88.65 118.20 59.10 88.65 118.20 50.20 75.30 100.40 49.35 74.03 98.70 49.50 74.25 99.00 48.10 72.15 96.20 44.65 66.98 89.30 43.30 64.95 86.60 43.05 64.58 86.10 42.90 64.35 85.80 DESCRIPTION EQUIP. COST HOURLY RATE EQUIPMENT RATES Dublin Crew * Flatbed Dump * Pickup Mower (21 ") Mower (36") Mower (72") Chain Saw Brush Cutter 7.00 5.85 2.35 3.50 11.10 4.70 4.10 PAGE 4 OF 5 EQUI DESCRIPTION PMENT RATES (CONTINUED) Power Blower Power Edger Power Hedge Trimmer Power Vacuum (30") Trailer - Large (18') Trailer- Small (8') Power Washer Electric Welder Portable Generator Water Trailer EQUIP, COST HOURLY RATE $ 1.75 1,75 2,90 -.2,90 2,90 2,10 10,50 5,85 4,70 8,20 MCE Crew Large Asphalt Paver Asphalt Pa.ver Backhoe Loader Roller-Vibratory 3-5 Tons Roller-Vibratory 1 - 3 Tons Dump Truck 8-12 C,Y, Dump Truck 4-6 C,Y, Transit Truck 3 C,Y, Saw Truck Pickup Crew Cab Pickup Concrete Saw-Self Propelled Concrete Saw - Small Air Compressor Bitumal Pot Vibra Plate Wacker Power Berm Machine 51,20 43,85 43,85 38,00 26,3O 23,4O 32,20 29,25 29,25 16,10 10,55 9,95 17,55 5,85 17,55 9,95 8,2O 8,20 17,55 OVERHEAD AND MANAGEMENT FEES Applied to Subcontract Work 10 percent * NOTE: Dublin Flatbed and Pickup rates include cost of two way radios and hand tools, PAGE 5 OF 5 DUBLATTC: MCE:C:WK1 :SPS:6/9/93 - EXHIBIT C City shall furnish physical facilities such as desks, filing cabinets, and conference space, as may be reasonably necessary for Contractor's use while consulting with City employees and reviewing records and the information in possession of City.-.City shall also furnish a yard facility from which routine maintenance may be dispatched. The location, quantity, and time of furnishing said physical facilities shall be in the sole discretion of City. In no event shall City be obligated to furnish any facility which may involve incurring any direct expense, including, but not limiting the generality of this exclusion, long-distance telephone or other communication charges, vehicles, and reproduction facilities. Exhibit C Page 1 of 1 July 1, 1993 EXHIBIT D GENERAL PROVISIONS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of City. City shall have the right to control Contractor only insofar as the results.of Contractor's services rendered pursuant to this Agreement; however, City shall not have the right to control the means by which Contractor accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. LICENSES; PERMITS; ETC. Contractor represents and warrants to City that he has all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatsoever natare which are legally required for Contractor. Contractor represents and warrants'to City that Contractor shall, at his sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, and approvals which are legally required for Contractor. TIME. Contractor shall devote such time to the performance of services pursuant to this Agreement as may be reasonably'necessary for satisfactory performance of Contractor's obligations pursuant to this Agreement. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The cost of such insurance shall be included in the Contractor's bid. A. Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as: (i) Insurance Services Office form number GL 0002 (Ed. 1/73) covering comprehensive General Liability and Insurance Services Office form number GL 0404 covering Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability; or Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage ("occurrence" form CG 0001). (2) Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/78) covering Automobile Liability, code 1 "any auto" and endorsement CA 0025. (3) Worker's Compensation insurance as required by the Labor Code of the State of California and Employers Liability Insurance. Minimum Limits of Insurance. Contractor shall maintain limits no less than: (i) General Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate Exhibit D Page 1 of 4 July 1, 1993 Ce limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. (2) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage. (3) Workers Compensation and Employers Liability: Workers Compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California and Employers Liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self- insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. Other Insurance Provisions. The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions: (1) General Liability and Automobile Liabflity Coverages. (a) The City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as insureds'as respects: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Contractor; products and completed operations of the Contractor, premises owned, occupied or used by the Contractor, or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Contractor. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of the protection afforded to the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers. (b) The Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it. (c) Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers. (d) The Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suitis brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability. (2) Worker's Compensation and Employers Liability Coverage. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by the Contractor for the City. Exhibit D' Page 2 of 4 July 1, 1993 (3) All Coverages. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled by either party, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by mail has been given to the City. Contractor shall provide City with 30 days' prior written notice of any reductions in the dollar limits of the policy. - AcceDtabilitV of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a Bests' rating of no less than A:VIII. Fe Verification of Coveraqe. Contractor shall furnish City with certificates of insurance and with original endorsements effecting coverage required by this clause. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time. The Risk Manager of City may approve a variation of those insurance requirements upon a determination that the coverages. scope, limits and forms of such insurance are either not commercially available or that the City's interests are otherwise fully protected. CONTRACTOR NO AGENT. Except as City may specify in writing, Contractor shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent. Contractor shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Agreement to bind City to any obligation whatsoever. ASSIGNMENT PROHIBITED. No party to this Agreement may assign any right or obligation pursuant to this Agreement. Any attempted or purported assignment of any right or obligation pursuant to this Agreement shall be void and of no effect. PERSONNEL. Contractor shall assign only competent personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any time during the term of this Agreement, desires the removal of any such persons, Contractor shall, immediately upon receiving notice from City of such desire of City, cause the removal of such person or persons. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE. Contractor shall perform all services required pursuant to this Agreement in the manner and according to the standards observed by a competent practitioner of the profession in which Contractor is engaged in the geographical area. All instruments of service of whatsoever nature which Contractor delivers to City pursuant to this Agreement shall conform to the standards of quality normally observed by a person practicing in Contractor's work. Exhibit D Page 3 of 4 July 1, 1993 10. 11. HOLD HARMLESS AND RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTORS. Contractor shall take responsibility for Scheduled Work, Additional Work, and Emergency Work as described in Paragraphs 2, 3, and 5 of this Agreement, as such work is performed by Contractor, its employees, agents, and subcontractors in accordance with all provisions of this Agreement. Contractor shall bear 'all losses and damages resulting to it, to any subcontractor, to the City, to City officers and employees, or to parties designated by the City, on account of performance or character of the work stated above, including unforeseen difficulties, accidents, occurrences, or other causes predicated on active or passive negligence of the Contractor or any subcontractor. Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officers, officials, employees, and agents from and against any or all loss, liability, expenses of whatever nature, (including costs of defense), suits,. and damages of every kind, nature, and description arising from the performance of the work described in the paragraph above. This paragraph shall not be construed to exempt the City, its employees, officers, directors, and agents. from its own fraud, willful injury, or violation of law, whether willful or negligent. City shall indemnify, defend, and hold the Contractor, its employees, officers, officials, and agents harmless from and against any and all loss, liability, expense, claim, costs (including costs of defense), suits and damages of every kind, nature and description a~ising from the act or omission by the City or any of its officers, officials, employees, and agents. By execution of this Agreement, the parties acknowledge and agree that each has read and understand the provisions hereof and that this section is a material element of consideration. Approval of the insurance contracts does not relieve the Contractor or Subcontractors from liability under this paragraph. GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS. To the extent that this Agreement may be funded by fiscal assistance from another governmental entity, Contractor shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations to which City is bound by the terms of such fiscal assistance program. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS. In performing the services to be provided pursuant to this agreement, Contractor shall comply with all applicable State and Federal Laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, laws and regulations relating to discrimination and laws requiring injury and illness prevention programs. a:(contracts)~engr~agrement Exhibit D Page 4 of 4 July 1, 1993