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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGMT - Free Lance Masonry (Main Street Paver Repair CIP ST2108)PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT for Main Street Paver Repair (CIP ST2108) between City of Seal Beach 211 - 8th Street Seal Beach, CA 90740 H Free Lance Masonry 15432 Hanover Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92647 714-206-9000 This Professional Services Agreement ("the Agreement') is made as of March 29, 2021 (the "Effective Date"), by and between Free Lance Masonry, a sole proprietorship ("Contractor"), and the City of Seal Beach ("City"), a California charter city, (collectively, "the Parties"). RECITALS A. City desires certain professional paver repair services. B. Pursuant to the authority provided by its City Charter and Seal Beach Municipal Code § 3.20.035(D), City solicited informal bids from vendors to carry out the Project, and obtained three written bids. Contractor has submitted an informal bid to the City for the Project dated in the amount of $12.00 per square foot attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, which constitutes the lowest acceptable quotation. C. Pursuant to the authority provided by its City Charter and Seal Beach Municipal Code § 3.20.035(D), City desires to engage Contractor to provide professional paver repair services in the manner set forth herein and more fully described in Section 1.0. D. Contractor represents that the principal members of its firm are qualified California -licensed contractors (License #732267, DIR #1000539847) and are fully qualified to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement in a good and professional manner; and it desires to perform such services as provided herein. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the Parties' performance of the promises, covenants, and conditions stated herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows. AGREEMENT 1.0 Scope of Services 1.1. Contractor shall provide those services (collectively "Services") set forth in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference. To the extent that there is any conflict between Exhibit A and this Agreement, this Agreement shall control. 1.2. Contractor shall perform all Services under this Agreement in accordance with the standard of care generally exercised by like professionals under similar circumstances and in a manner reasonably satisfactory to City. 1.3. In performing this Agreement, Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. 1.4. As a material inducement to City to enter into this Agreement, Contractor hereby represents that it has the experience necessary to undertake the Services to be provided. In light of such status and experience, Contractor hereby covenants that it shall follow the customary professional standards in performing all Services. City relies upon the skill of Contractor, and Contractor's 1 of 16 staff, if any, to do and perform the Services in a skillful, competent, and professional manner, and Contractor and Contractor's staff, shall perform the Services in such manner. Contractor shall, at all times, meet or exceed any and all applicable professional standards of care. The acceptance of Contractor's work by City shall not operate as a release of Contractor from such standard of care and workmanship. 1.5. Contractor will not be compensated for any work performed not specified in the Scope of Services unless City authorizes such work in advance and in writing. The City Manager may authorize extra work to fund unforeseen conditions up to the amount approved at the time of award by the City Manager. Payment for additional work in excess of this amount requires prior City Council authorization. 2.0 Term 2.1. The term of this Agreement shall commence on March 29, 2021 and shall remain in full force and effect until work is fully completed unless sooner terminated as provided in Section 6.0 of this Agreement. 3.0 Contractor's Compensation 3.1. City will pay Contractor in accordance with the cost proposal set forth in Exhibit A for the Services but in no event will the City pay more than the total not -to -exceed amount of Twenty -Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($25,000) for the Term. 3.2. Any additional work authorized by the City Manager pursuant to Section 1.5 will be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A. 4.0 Method of Payment 4.1. Contractor shall submit to City monthly invoices for all Services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Such invoices shall be submitted within 15 days of the end of the month during which the Services were rendered and shall describe in detail the Services rendered during the period, the days worked, number of hours worked, the hourly rates charged, and the Services performed for each day in the period. City will pay Contractor within 30 days of receiving Contractor's invoice. City will not withhold any applicable federal or state payroll and other required taxes, or other authorized deductions from payments made to Contractor. 4.2. Upon 24-hour notice from City, Contractor shall allow City or City's agents or representatives to inspect at Contractor's offices during reasonable business hours all records, invoices, time cards, cost control sheets and other 2of16 records maintained by Contractor in connection with this Agreement. City's rights under this Section 4.2 shall survive for three (3) years following the termination of this Agreement. 5.0 Termination 5.1. This Agreement may be terminated by City, without cause, or by Contractor based on reasonable cause, upon giving the other party written notice thereof not less than 30 days prior to the date of termination. 5.2. This Agreement may be terminated by City upon 10 days' notice to Contractor if Contractor fails to provide satisfactory evidence of renewal or replacement of comprehensive general liability insurance as required by this Agreement at least 20 days before the expiration date of the previous policy. 6.0 Party Representatives 6.1. The City Manager is City's representative for purposes of this Agreement. 6.2. Lance Unkovich is Contractor's primary representative for purposes of this Agreement. Lance Unkovich shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Contractor and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the Services hereunder. Contractor may not change its representative without the prior written approval of City, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 7.0 Notices 7.1. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed 48 hours after deposit in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at the following addresses: To City: City of Seal Beach 211 -8th Street Seal Beach, California 90740 Attn: City Manager To Contractor: Free Lance Masonry 15432 Hanover Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Attn: Lance Unkovich 7.2. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service. 3of16 8.0 Independent Contractor 8.1. Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee of City. All work or other Services provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed by Contractor or by Contractor's employees or other personnel under Contractor's supervision, and Contractor and all of Contractor's personnel shall possess the qualifications, permits, and licenses required by State and local law to perform such Services, including, without limitation, a City of Seal Beach business license as required by the Seal Beach Municipal Code. Contractor will determine the means, methods, and details by which Contractor's personnel will perform the Services. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the satisfactory work performance of all personnel engaged in performing the Services and compliance with the customary professional standards. 8.2. All of Contractor's employees and other personnel performing any of the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Contractor shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Contractor's exclusive direction and control. Contractor and Contractor's personnel shall not supervise any of City's employees; and City's employees shall not supervise Contractor's personnel. Contractor's personnel shall not wear or display any City uniform, badge, identification number, or other information identifying such individual as an employee of City; and Contractor's personnel shall not use any City e-mail address or City telephone number in the performance of any of the Services under this Agreement. Contractor shall acquire and maintain at its sole cost and expense such vehicles, equipment and supplies as Contractor's personnel require to perform any of the Services required by this Agreement. Contractor shall perform all Services off of City premises at locations of Contractor's choice, except as otherwise may from time to time be necessary in order for Contractor's personnel to receive projects from City, review plans on file at City, pick up or deliver any work product related to Contractor's performance of any Services under this Agreement, or as may be necessary to inspect or visit City locations and/or private property to perform such Services. City may make a computer available to Contractor from time to time for Contractor's personnel to obtain information about or to check on the status of projects pertaining to the Services under this Agreement. 8.3. Contractor shall be responsible for and pay all wages, salaries, benefits and other amounts due to Contractor's personnel in connection with their performance of any Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Contractor shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: Social Security taxes, other retirement or pension benefits, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance. Notwithstanding any other agency, State, or federal policy, rule, regulation, statute or ordinance to the contrary, Contractor and any of its officers, employees, agents, and 4 of 16 subcontractors providing any of the Services under this Agreement shall not become entitled to, and hereby waive any claims to, any wages, salaries, compensation, benefit or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to, eligibility to enroll in, or reinstate to membership in, the California Public Employees Retirement System ("PERS") as an employee of City, and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contributions or employee contributions for PERS benefits. 8.4. Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless City and its elected officials, officers, employees, servants, designated volunteers, and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, from any and all liability, damages, claims, costs and expenses of any nature to the extent arising from, caused by, or relating to Contractor's personnel practices. or to the extent arising from, caused by or relating to the violation of any of the provisions of this Section 9.0. In addition to all other remedies available under law, City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due to Contractor under this Agreement any amount due to City from Contractor as a result of Contractor's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this Section. This duty of indemnification is in addition to Contractor's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless as set forth in any other provision of this Agreement. 9.OPERS Compliance and Indemnification 9.1. General Requirements. The Parties acknowledge that City is a local agency member of PERS, and as such has certain pension reporting and contribution obligations to PERS on behalf of qualifying employees. Contractor agrees that, in providing its employees and any other personnel to City to perform any work or other Services under this Agreement, Contractor shall assure compliance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law, commencing at Government Code § 20000, the regulations of PERS, and the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013, as amended. Without limitation to the foregoing, Contractor shall assure compliance with regard to personnel who have active or inactive membership in PERS and to those who are retired annuitants and in performing this Agreement shall not assign or utilize any of its personnel in a manner that will cause City to be in violation of the applicable retirement laws and regulations. 9.2. Indemnification. Contractor shall defend (with legal counsel approved by City, whose approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), indemnify and hold harmless City, and its City and its elected officials, officers, employees, servants, designated volunteers, and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, from any and all liability, damages, claims, costs and expenses of any nature to the extent arising from, caused by, or relating to Contractor's violation of any provisions of this Section 10.0. This duty of 5of16 indemnification is in addition to Contractor's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless as set forth in any other provision of this Agreement. 10.0 Confidentiality Contractor covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other information developed or received by Contractor or provided for performance of this Agreement are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Contractor without prior written authorization by City. City shall grant such authorization if applicable law requires disclosure. All City data shall be returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Contractor's covenant under this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 11.0 Subcontractors No portion of this Agreement shall be subcontracted without the prior written approval of the City. Contractor is fully responsible to City for the performance of any and all subcontractors. 12.0 Assignment Contractor shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement whether by assignment or novation, without the prior written consent of City. Any purported assignment without such consent shall be void and without effect. 13.0 Inspection and Audit of Records Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all Services and other matters covered under this Agreement, including but expressly not limited to, all Services performed, salaries, wages, invoices, time cards, cost control sheets, costs, expenses, receipts and other records with respect to this Agreement. Contractor shall maintain adequate records on the Services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of all Services in connection therewith. All such records shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. At all times during regular business hours, Contractor shall provide City with free access to such records, and the right to examine and audit the same and to make copies and transcripts as City deems necessary, and shall allow inspection of all program data, information, documents, proceedings and activities and all other matters related to the performance of the Services under this Agreement. Contractor shall retain all financial and program service records and all other records related to the Services and performance of this Agreement for at least three (3) years after expiration, termination or final payment under this Agreement, whichever occurs later. City's rights under this Section 14.0 shall survive for three (3) years after expiration, termination or final payment under this Agreement, whichever occurs later. 6of16 14.0 Safety Requirements All work performed under this Agreement shall be performed in such a manner as to provide safety to the public and to meet or exceed the safety standards outlined by CAL OSHA. City may issue restraint or cease and desist orders to Contractor when unsafe or harmful acts are observed or reported relative to the performance of the Services. Contractor shall maintain the work sites free of hazards to persons and property resulting from its operations. Contractor shall immediately report to the City any hazardous condition noted by Contractor. 15.0 Insurance 15.1. Contractor shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to City that Contractor has secured all insurance required under this Section. Contractor shall furnish City with original certificates of insurance and endorsements effecting coverage required by this Agreement on forms satisfactory to City. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf, and shall be on forms provided by City if requested. All certificates and endorsements shall be received and approved by City before work commences. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time. 15.2. Contractor shall, at its expense, procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating no less than A:VIII, licensed to do business in California, and satisfactory to City. Coverage shall be at least as broad as the latest version of the following: (1) General Liability: Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001); (2) Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage form number CA 0001, code 1 (any auto); and (3) Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability coverages. Contractor shall maintain limits no less than: (1) General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage and if Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit; (2) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage; and (3) Workers' Compensation in the amount required by law and Employer's Liability: $1,000,000 per accident and in the aggregate for bodily injury or disease. 15.3. The insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Contractor shall provide endorsements on forms supplied or approved by City to state: (1) coverage shall not be suspended, voided, reduced or canceled 7of16 except after 30 days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to City; (2) any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials; (3) coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of Contractor's scheduled underlying coverage and that any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials shall be excess of Contractor's insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it; (4) for general liability insurance, that City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to the services or operations performed by or on behalf of Contractor, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work, and (5) for automobile liability, that City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to the ownership, operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Contractor or for which Contractor is responsible. 15.4. All insurance required by this Section shall contain standard separation of insureds provisions and shall not contain any special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials. 15.5. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions shall be declared to and approved by City. Contractor guarantees that, at the option of City, either: (1) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers; or (2) Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigation costs, claims and administrative and defense expenses. 15.6. Each insurance policy, except for any professional liability policy, required by this Section 16.0 shall expressly waive the insurer's right of subrogation against City and its officials, officers, employees, servants, attorneys, designated volunteers, and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City or agency officials. 16.0 Indemnification, Hold Harmless, and Duty to Defend 8of16 Contractor and City agree that City, its elected officials, officers, attorneys, agents, employees, designated volunteers, successors, assigns and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials (collectively "Indemnitees" in this Section 17.0) should, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be fully protected from any loss, injury, damage, claim, liability, lawsuit, cost, expense, attorneys' fees, litigation costs, defense costs, court costs and/or any other cost arising out of or in any way related to the performance of this Agreement. Accordingly, the provisions of this indemnity provision are intended by the Parties to be interpreted and construed to provide the fullest protection possible under the law to City and all other Indemnitees. Contractor acknowledges that City would not have entered into this Agreement in the absence of the commitment of Contractor to indemnify and protect City and the other Indemnitees, as set forth in this Agreement. 16.1. Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, defend, hold harmless and indemnify City, its elected officials, officers, attorneys, agents, employees, designated volunteers, successors, assigns and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials (collectively "Indemnitees" in this Section 17.0) from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, bid protests, stop notices, suits, proceedings, judgments, penalties, liens and losses of any nature whatsoever, including fees of accountants, attorneys and other professionals, and all costs associated therewith, and the payment of all consequential damages (collectively "Claims"), in law or equity, whether actual, alleged or threatened, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or relating to the acts or omissions of Contractor, and/or its directors, officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, materialmen, suppliers, or contractors, or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual that Contractor shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of this Agreement, including the Indemnitees' active or passive negligence, and/or willful misconduct, except for Claims arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of Indemnitees, as determined by final arbitration or court decision or by the agreement of the Parties. Contractor shall defend the Indemnitees in any action or actions filed in connection with any Claims with counsel of the Indemnitees' choice, and shall pay all costs and expenses, including all reasonable attorneys' fees and experts' costs actually incurred in connection with such defense. Contractor shall reimburse the Indemnitees for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by the Indemnitees in connection therewith. 16.2. Civil Code Exception. Nothing in this Section 17.0 shall be construed to encompass Indemnitees' sole negligence or willful misconduct to the limited extent that the underlying Contract is subject to Civil Code Section 2782(a) or the City's active negligence to the limited extent that the Agreement is subject to Civil Code Section 2782(b), provided such sole negligence, willful 9 of 16 misconduct or active negligence is determined by final arbitration or court decision or by agreement of the Parties. 16.3. Subcontractor Indemnification. Contractor shall obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those in this Section 17.0 from each and every subcontractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of Contractor in the performance of this Agreement. If Contractor fails to obtain such indemnities, Contractor shall be fully responsible and indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Indemnitees from and against any and all Claims in law or equity, whether actual, alleged or threatened, which arise out of, are claimed to arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the acts or omissions of Contractor's subcontractor, its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, materialmen, contractors or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual that Contractor's subcontractor shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of this Agreement, including the Indemnitees' active or passive negligence, except for Claims arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnitees, as determined by final arbitration or court decision or by the agreement of the Parties. 16.4. Bid Protest. In addition to its obligations pursuant to Section 17.1, Contractor shall reimburse City for all attorneys' fees and costs incurred by City in connection with, arising out of or incident to any bid protest. 16.5. Waiver of Right of Subrogation. Contractor, on behalf of itself and all parties claiming under or through it, hereby waives all rights of subrogation against the Indemnitees, while acting within the scope of their duties, from all claims, losses, and liabilities arising out of or incident to activities or operations performed by or on behalf of Contractor. 16.6. Nonwaiver of Rights. Indemnitees do not, and shall not, waive any rights they may each possess against Contractor because of the acceptance by City, or the deposit with City, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement. 16.7. Insurance Not Limitation. The obligations of Contractor under this or any other provision of this Agreement shall not be limited by the provisions of any workers' compensation act or similar act. Contractor expressly waives any statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to the Indemnitees. Contractor's indemnity obligation set forth in this Section 17.0 shall not be limited by the limits of any policies of insurance required or provided by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. 16.8. Survival. Contractor's covenants under this Section 17.0 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 10 of 16 17.0 Equal Opportunity Contractor affirmatively represents that it is an equal opportunity employer. Contractor shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee, or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, or age. Such non-discrimination includes, but is not limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, or termination. 18.0 Labor Certification By its signature hereunder, Contractor certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code that require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers' Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services. 19.0 Prevailing Wage and Payroll Records If this Agreement calls for services that, in whole or in part, constitute "public works" as defined in the California Labor Code, then Contractor shall comply in all respects with all applicable provisions of the California Labor Code, including those set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. 20.0 Suspension City may, in writing, order Contractor to suspend all or any part of the Contractor's Services for the convenience of City or for work stoppages beyond the control of City or Contractor. A suspension of the Services does not void this Agreement. 21.0 Entire Agreement This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both Parties. 22.0 Severability The invalidity in whole or in part of any provisions of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of the other provisions of this Agreement. 23.0 Governing Law 11 of 16 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. 24.0 No Third Party Rights No third party shall be deemed to have any rights hereunder against either party as a result of this Agreement. 25.0 Waiver No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a party shall give the other party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise. 26.0 Prohibited Interests; Conflict of Interest 26.1. Contractor covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which may be affected by the Services, or which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services. Contractor further covenants that, in performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it. Furthermore, Contractor shall avoid the appearance of having any interest, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services. Contractor shall not accept any employment or representation during the term of this Agreement which is or may likely make Contractor "financially interested" (as provided in California Government Code Sections 1090 and 87100) in any decision made by City on any matter in connection with which Contractor has been retained. 26.2. Contractor further warrants and maintains that it has not employed or retained any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for Contractor, to solicit or obtain this Agreement. Nor has Contractor paid or agreed to pay any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for Contractor, any fee, commission, gift, percentage, or any other consideration contingent upon the execution of this Agreement. Upon any breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to terminate this Agreement without further liability, or to deduct from any sums payable to Contractor hereunder the full amount or value of any such fee, commission, percentage or gift. 26.3.Contractor warrants and maintains that it has no knowledge that any officer or employee of City has any interest, whether contractual, non - contractual, financial, proprietary, or otherwise, in this transaction or in the business of Contractor, and that if any such interest comes to the knowledge of Contractor at any time during the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall immediately make a complete, written disclosure of such interest to City, even if 12 of 16 such interest would not be deemed a prohibited "conflict of interest" under applicable laws as described in this Section 27.0. 27.0 Antitrust Claims In entering into this Agreement, Contractor offers and agrees to assign to City all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the California Business and Professions Code) arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the Agreement. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time City tenders final payment to Contractor without further acknowledgment by the parties. 28.0 Location of Existing Elements Pursuant to Government Code Sections 4216 to 4216.9, the methods used and costs involved to locate existing elements, points of connection and all construction methods are Contractor's sole responsibility. Accuracy of information furnished, as to existing conditions, is not guaranteed. Contractor, at its sole expense, must make all investigations necessary to determine locations of existing elements, which may include, without limitation, contacting U.S.A. alert and other private underground locating firm(s), and/or utilizing potholes, specialized locating equipment and/or hand trenching. 29.0 Third Party Claims Fees Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 9201, City has full authority to compromise or otherwise settle any claim relating to this Agreement at any time. City shall timely notify Contractor of the receipt of any third -party claim relating to the Agreement. City shall be entitled to recover its reasonable costs incurred in providing the notification required by Public Contract Code Section 9201(b). 30.0 Non -Collusion Contractor hereby certifies that this bid is genuine and not a sham or collusive, or made in the interest or on behalf of any person or business not herein named. Contractor further certifies that Contractor has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to furnish a sham bid, or any other person or business to refrain from bidding, and Contractor has not in any manner sought by collusion to secure itself an advantage over any other bidder. Contractor also affirms that it has signed and submitted with its bid to City a Non -collusion Declaration as required by Public Contract Code Section 7106. 31.0 Attorneys' Fees 13 of 16 If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party all of its attorneys' fees and other costs incurred in connection therewith. 32.0 Exhibits All exhibits referenced in this Agreement are hereby incorporated into the Agreement as if set forth in full herein. In the event of any material discrepancy between the terms of any exhibit so incorporated and the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control. 33.0 Corporate Authority The person executing this Agreement on behalf of Contractor warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said party and that by his or her execution, Contractor is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, through their respective authorized representatives have executed this Agreement as of the date and year first above written. CITY OF SEAL BTACH By: —1 1, ( ; i,; Steve Myrter, Public Works Director Attest: ofia D. Ha Appro:r6ig d as to For By: A. Steele, City Attorney CONTRACTOR: Free Lance Masonry Name: Lance E Unkovich Its: Owner / Contractor / Free Lance Masonry By - L1. -ame: 3�� jPlease note, two signatures required for corporations pursuant to California Corporations Code Section 313 from each of the following categories. (i) the chairperson of the board, the president or any vice president, and (ii) the secretary, any assistant secretary, the chief financial officer or any assistant treasurer of such corporation.) 14 of 16 EXHIBIT A Contractor's Proposal Kevin Ortiz From: Joseph Talarico Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 20218:12 AM To: Kevin Ortiz Subject: FW: pavers Attachments: 2021 Seal Beach Pavers.pdf From: Lance Unkovich [mailto:hbmasonman(agmail.coml Sent: Monday, March 22, 2021 11:01 AM To: Joseph Talarico Subject: Re: pavers Mr. Talarico, Here is my bid for the yearly paver project. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. Thank you for the opportunity to bid this project. Sincerely, Lance Unkovich Free Lance Masonry 714 206-9000 On Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 8:53 AM Joseph Talarico <talarico(a sealbeachca. ov> wrote: Good morning, The City of Seal Beach is looking to have qualified contractors bid on reinstalling of uneven pavers on Main Street. Please see the two attachments, one being the actual scope of work which will need to be filled out along with scanned in and emailed back to me, the other is a sample standard agreement contract that will need to be signed by the winning party. If you have any concerns or questions about any of the work detailed, please reach out to me or Grant Tavasci who can be reached at 562-431-2521 ext. 1414 or GTavasci(a,sealbeachca.gov. Thank you, Maintenance Service Supervisor/City Arborist City of Seal Beach - 211 Eighth Street, Seal Beach, CA 90740 (562) 431-2527 Ext. 1318 x Civility Principles: 1. Treat everyone courteously; 2. Listen to others respectfully; 3. Exercise self-control; 4. Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints; 5. Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate; and, 6. Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive public process, and tools for forging sound decisions. For Information about Seal Beach, please see our city website: http://www.sealbeachea.gov Marth 10`h, 2021 Dear Bidders, The City of Seal Beach, is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to remove uneven or damaged, and broken brick paver work, in addition to reinstalling pavers in the downtown business district areas of Main Street. All bids must meet applicable Prevailing Wage Laws and have a Department of Industrial Relations number (DIR). Project Description: The selected Contractor will be responsible for the following: • Removal, repairs and installation of any damaged or broken brick pavers. • Repairing any brick pavers that are uneven % above of the level surface. • Contractor will provide all materials except pavers and wood for border, labor, supervision and equipment to perform all work assigned by the City. Work will also include removing any tree roots, removing the damaged brick pavers safely and properly as to avoid further damage, disposal of removed material, preparing the subbase installation of new bricks pavers at varying depths based on usage and location, as well as timely cleanup and removal of all excess material and barricades. All brick paver work construction/repairs must conform to current Southern California American Public Works Association standards (Greenbook). • Contractor will be responsible for utilities spot locations if needed, securing traffic control and pedestrian protection • City will furnish the brick pavers and wood borders for the sidewalk. • Brick work must match existing brick pavers along Main Street Bids: Bid should be on unit price per square footage: Square foot unit price Brick Paver Repairs $ 12.00 SF Please use this notification as a bid form and email your bid electronically to Joe Talarico (562) 431-2527 EXT 1318 at jtalarico@sealbeachca.gov. Bids are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 22nd 2021. Bidders are highly encouraged to visit the City to familiarize themselves with the scope of work required prior to submitting a bid. If you have any questions regarding this bid, please do not hesitate to contact me or Grant Tavasci at (562) 431-2527 x 1414. Attachment A: Sample Professional Services Agreement Sincerely, Joseph Talarico Maintenance Services Supervisor EXHIBIT B TERMS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW REQUIREMENTS 1. This Agreement calls for services that, in whole or in part, constitute "public works" as defined in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code ("Chapter 1"). Further, Contractor acknowledges that this Agreement is subject to (a) Chapter 1 and (b) the rules and regulations established by the Department of Industrial Relations ("DIR") implementing such statutes. Therefore, as to those Services that are "public works", Contractor shall comply with and be bound by all the terms, rules and regulations described in 1(a) and 1(b) as though set forth in full herein. 2. California law requires the inclusion of specific Labor Code provisions in certain contracts. The inclusion of such specific provisions below, whether or not required by California law, does not alter the meaning or scope of Section 1 above. 3. Contractor shall be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations in accordance with California Labor Code Section 1725.5, and has provided proof of registration to City prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement. Contractor shall not perform work with any subcontractor that is not registered with DIR pursuant to Section 1725.5. Contractor and subcontractors shall maintain their registration with the DIR in effect throughout the duration of this Agreement. If Contractor or any subcontractor ceases to be registered with DIR at any time during the duration of the project, Contractor shall immediately notify City. 4. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4, Contractor's Services are subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by DIR. Contractor shall post job site notices, as prescribed by DIR regulations. 5. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773.2, copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to perform the Agreement are on file at City Hall and will be made available to any interested party on request. Contractor acknowledges receipt of a copy of the DIR determination of such prevailing rate of per diem wages, and Contractor shall post such rates at each job site covered by this Agreement. 6. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1774 and 1775 concerning the payment of prevailing rates of wages to workers and the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages. Contractor shall, as a penalty to City, forfeit $200.00 for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing rates as determined by the DIR for the work or craft in which the worker is employed for any public work done pursuant to this Agreement by Contractor or by any subcontractor. 7. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, which requires Contractor and each subcontractor to: keep accurate payroll records and verify such records in writing under penalty of perjury, as specified in Section 1776; certify and make such payroll records available for inspection as provided by Section 1776; and inform City of the location of the records. 8. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1777.5, 1777.6 and 1777.7 and California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 200 et seq. concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects. Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with these aforementioned Sections for all apprenticeable occupations. Prior to commencing work under this Agreement, Contractor shall provide City with a copy of the information submitted to any applicable apprenticeship program. Within 60 days after concluding work pursuant to this Agreement, Contractor and each of its subcontractors shall submit to City a verified statement of the journeyman and apprentice hours performed under this Agreement. 9. Contractor shall not perform work with any Subcontractor that has been debarred or suspended pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1777.1 or any other federal or state law providing for the debarment of contractors from public works. Contractor and subcontractors shall not be debarred or suspended throughout the duration of this Contract pursuant to Labor Code Section 1777.1 or any other federal or state law providing for the debarment of contractors from public works. If Contractor or any subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended during the duration of the project, Contractor shall immediately notify City. 10. Contractor acknowledges that eight hours labor constitutes a legal day's work. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by Labor Code Section 1810. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1813 concerning penalties for workers who work excess hours. Contractor shall, as a penalty to City, forfeit $25.00 for each worker employed in the performance of this Agreement by Contractor or by any subcontractor for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than eight hours in any one calendar day and 40 hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Labor Code. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1815, work performed by employees of Contractor in excess of eight hours per day, and 40 hours during any one week shall be permitted upon public work upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of eight hours per day at not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay. 11. California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700 provide that every employer will be required to secure the payment of compensation to its employees. In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1861, Contractor hereby certifies as follows: "I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract." 12. For every subcontractor who will perform work on the project, Contractor shall be responsible for such subcontractor's compliance with Chapter 1 and Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700, and Contractor shall include in the written contract between it and each subcontractor a copy of those statutory provisions and a requirement that each subcontractor shall comply with those statutory provisions. Contractor shall be required to take all actions necessary to enforce such contractual provisions and ensure subcontractor's compliance, including without limitation, conducting a periodic review of the certified payroll records of the subcontractor and upon becoming aware of the failure of the subcontractor to pay his or her workers the specified prevailing rate of wages. Contractor shall diligently take corrective action to halt or rectify any failure. 13. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend (at Contractor's expense with counsel reasonably acceptable to City) City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and independent contractors serving in the role of City officials, and volunteers from and against any demand or claim for damages, compensation, fines, penalties or other amounts arising out of or incidental to any acts or omissions listed above by any person or entity (including Contractor, its subcontractors, and each of their officials, officers, employees and agents) in connection with any work undertaken or in connection with the Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages, attorneys' fees, and other related costs and expenses. All duties of Contractor under this Section shall survive the termination of the Agreement. FREE -LA -01 JOHNNYALVAREZ CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (M 3/291/20212021 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(les) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT APSAC@NFP'COM NFP Property & Casualty Services, Inc. PHONE - - FAX 9840 Business Park Drive A/C, No Ext): (916) 361-9585 (A/C, No):(916) 361-9821 Suite B E-MAIL - - - Sacramento, CA 95827 ADDRESS— - - - - - ___ __. _ INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # INSURER_ A: Security National Insurance Coa��_ - 19879 INSURED INSURER B Free - Lance Masonry INSURER C_, 15432 Hanover Lane INSURER D : Huntington Beach, CA 92647 -- INSURER E: INSURER F: C(1VFRAf_iPC f1C0r101rerc w uaceo. �. ..,...-......_-___ THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR TYPE OF INSURANCE ADDL,SUt LTR ' IN D' POLICY EFF POLICY EXP POLICY NUMBER / D MMI LIMITS A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY 1,000,000 EACH OCCURRENCE _ $ y CLAIMS X OCCUR DAMAGE -MADE TO RENTED 100 00� X X NA1047252082/4/2021 214/2022 - PREMI E Ea occurrence $ ----. -- - -- MED EXP Ay one person) $ 5,000 PERSONAL &ADV INJURY $ 11000,000 I�� GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 X POLICYi ECT LOC ! PRODUCTS_-COMP/OPAGG $ 2,000,000 OTHER. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT --- (Ea accident) __- $ SII ANY AUTO __ `— I OWNED SCHEDULED BODILY Per person) $ - INJURY ( �� - --- --- -_ AUTOS ONLY AUTOS '., BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ ED ppWN AUTOS ONLY AUOTOS ONLDY _ PROPERTY DAMAGE �.-..._ I'- Per accident $ $ UMBRELLA LIAB OCCUR -- —EACH OCCURRENCE $ EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADEAGGREGATE r _ $ DED RETENTION $ $ WORKERS COMPENSATION , AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY Y / N OTH- --STATUTE �ER ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE — T E.L. EACH ACCIDENT (OMan ER/MEM BE EXCLUDED? _� N I A __ $datory _ yescri s, dESCRIePTIONbe I E.L. DISEASE -EA EMPLOYEEi $ DIf OFunder OPERATIONS below E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATION I S VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space i CITY OF SEAL BEACH IS NAMED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED AS REQUIRED BY WRITTEN CONTRACT. COVERAG2 IS PRIMARY AND NON-CONTRIBUTORY AND WAIVER OF SUBROGATION APPLIES WITH RESPECT TO THE GENERAL LIABILITY PER THE CONDITIONS OF THE ATTACHED FORMS: 49-0108 07 11. W IV00-ZU10 AGUKU UUKPUKATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD �M17liCLL/4I IVrA CITY OF SEAL BEACH 211 8TH STREET SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. SEAL BEACH, CA 90740 AUTHORIZED REPPyRRE,,,S__EE.NTT,,,,ATIVE Vv--` �� v Arnon 91: /,3n4rin,2l W IV00-ZU10 AGUKU UUKPUKATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD ACORD CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCEP03/08/2021 ATE(MMIDW(M) v THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT Bannister & Associates Insurance Agency NAME: Rich Higgins --FAX----- CA License #0691071 PHONE (714) 536-6086 (A No):(714) 536-4054 - 305 17th Street E-MAIL - Huntington Beach CA 92648 ADDRESS:_ rich@bai-ins.com ERAL INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # -__ IN_SURERA:California Automobile Insuranc 38342 INSURED (562) 692 -4442 - Lance Unkovich INSURER B: dba Free -Lance Masonry INSURERC: 5432 Hanover Lane - 11/16/2020 11/16/21 BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ INSURER D: Huntington Beach CA 92647 INSURERE: INSURER F: Per lent)_ - - ----- - -- ---- •IVIVI� 1\VIIIVGR. THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED TO WHICH THIS BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. -. INSR LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE _.. -. ADDL,SUBR1 NSD WVD� POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF POLICY EXP -" -- - MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY LIMITS COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ CLAIMS -MADE OCCUR- '` -- PREMISES (Ea occurrent S --- - -- 'I MED EXP (Any one person) $ - - -- ---- -- ,PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $ GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER ERAL � POLICY —JECT LOC G NE AGGREGATE $ -- PRODUCT_ S - COMP/OP AGG $ OTHER.-- $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY j COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ A X ANY AUTO BA040000035892 (Ea accdent 11000,000 - 11/16/2020 11/16/21 BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS ONLY AUTOS i I HIRED BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ AUTOS ONLY _ AUTOS ONLDV 'PROPERTY DAMAGE - - - - $ Per lent)_ $ UMBRELLA LIAB OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ EXCESS LIAB _CLAIMS -MADE ' _ ��' AGGREGATE - $ ' .DED ' RETENTION $ __. - -- - WORKERS COMPENSATION $ AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY Y / N PER OTH- i STATUTE ER ANYPROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? ❑ NIA '.. EI EACH ACCIDENT $ (Mandatory in NH)- — If yes describe under. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE'. $ E.L. DISEASE -POLICY LIMIT $ I $ DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN City of Seal Beach ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 211 8th St. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Seal Beach CA 90740 ©198/8-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25 (2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD Page 1 of 1 Grant Tavasci From: Grant Tavasci Sent: Wednesday, April 07,20211:33 PM To: Winnie Bell Subject: Free Lance Masonry - Main Street Paver Repair CIP ST2108 - Workers comp exemption Hi Winnie, Free Lance Masonry is exempt from Workers Compensation and Employers' Liability because he is the sole owner - operator and has no employees. 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