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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGMT - Superior Pavement Markings, LLC (On-Call Pavement Marking Maintenance Services)PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT for On -Call Pavement Marking Maintenance Services between City of Seal Beach 211 - 8th Street Seal Beach, CA 90740 1.3 Superior Pavement Markings, LLC 5312 Cypress Street Cypress, CA 90630 (714) 995-9100 This Professional Service Agreement ("the Agreement") is made as of October 27, 2025 (the "Effective Date"), by and between Superior Pavement Markings, LLC ("Contractor"), a Delaware limited liability company, and the City of Seal Beach ("City"), a California charter city, (collectively, "the Parties"). RECITALS A. City desires certain on-call professional pavement marking maintenance services. B. Pursuant to the authority provided by its City Charter and Seal Beach Municipal Code § 3.20.025(C), City issues a Request for Proposal on August 14, 2025 for On -Call Pavement Marking Maintenance Services. Contractor submitted a proposal dated September 4, 2025 to perform the on-call maintenance and repair services in response to the Request for Proposals. C. Contractor represents that the principal members of its firm are licensed and registered contractors (CSLB License #1141887, DIR #1000001476) and are fully qualified to perform the professional services contemplated by this Agreement in a good and professional manner by virtue of the training, experience and education of its principals and employees; and it desires to perform such services as provided herein. D. City desires to retain Contractor as an independent contractor and Contractor desires to serve City to perform those professional services in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 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's Services. Strictly on an on-call emergency or unexpected task basis, in compliance with all terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement, Contractor shall provide those asphalt maintenance and repair services (collectively "Services") set forth in the Request for Proposal ("RFP") (Exhibit A), and Contractor's accepted Proposal ("Proposal") (Exhibit B), and the Terms for Compliance with California Labor Law Requirements (Exhibit C), attached and incorporated herein by this reference, all to City's reasonable satisfaction. Given the on-call emergency or unexpected task nature of this Agreement, Contractor acknowledges that there is no guarantee that City shall request any Services hereunder. 1.2. Agreement Documents; Incorporation by Reference Order of Precedence. 1.2.1. The Agreement Documents include this Agreement and all of the following: (i) the RFP (Exhibit A), including the Standard Specifications, Special Provisions, appendices and exhibits attached thereto and/or referenced 2 of 23 therein; (ii) the Proposal (Exhibit B); and (iii) Terms for Compliance with California Labor Law Requirements (Exhibit C) all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. 1.2.2. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between this Agreement and any Exhibit or incorporated documents, the order of precedence shall be as follows: (i) this Agreement; and then (ii) Exhibit C (Terms for Compliance with California Labor Law Requirements); and then (iii) Exhibit A (the RFP), including the Standard Specifications, Special Provisions, appendices and exhibits attached thereto and/or referenced therein; and then Exhibit B (the Proposal) shall control. 1.3. Standard of Care. 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 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 generally exercised by like professionals under similar circumstances and in a manner reasonably satisfactory to City. The acceptance of Contractor's work by City shall not operate as a release of Contractor from such standard of care and workmanship. 1.4. Familiarity with Services. By executing this Agreement, Contractor represents that, to the extent required by the standard of practice, Contractor (i) has investigated and considered the scope and level of services to be performed, (ii) has carefully considered how the Services should be performed, and (iii) understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the Services under this Agreement. Contractor represents that Contractor, to the extent required by the standard of practice, has investigated any areas of work, as applicable, and is reasonably acquainted with the conditions therein. Should Contractor discover any latent or unknown conditions, which will materially affect the performance of services, Contractor shall immediately inform City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Contractor's risk until written instructions are received from City's Representative. 1.5. Compliance with Laws. In performing this Agreement, Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. 1.6. Additional Services. 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 3 of 23 award by the City Council. Payment for additional work in excess of this amount requires prior City Council authorization. 2.0 Term 2.1. Original Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and shall continue for a term of three (3) years ("Original Term") and shall expire at midnight on October 27, 2028, unless sooner terminated or extended as provided by this Agreement. 2.2. Extensions. City, at its sole option, may elect to extend the Original Term of this Agreement, upon the same terms and conditions, for up to two (2) additional terms of one year each ("extension"), by providing written notice to Contractor at least one month prior to the expiration of an existing term. If timely elected by City, the first extension shall have a term extending from October 27, 2028 through and including October 27, 2029, unless sooner terminated or extended pursuant to this Agreement. If timely elected by City, the second extension shall be from October 27, 2029 through and including October 27, 2030, unless sooner terminated pursuant to this Agreement. Any extension shall not be effective except upon execution of a written amendment to this Agreement signed by the City Manager and Contractor's authorized representatives. 3.0 Contractor's Compensation 3.1. Original Term. In consideration of Contractor's performance of the Services described in Section 1.0 and Exhibits A, B and C, attached hereto, City will pay Contractor in accordance with the hourly rates shown on the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A for the Services but in no event will City pay more than the total not -to -exceed amount of $150,000.00 (One Hundred Fifty Thousand dollars) for the Original Term. Payment for any additional work authorized by City pursuant to Subsection 1.6 will be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A, and shall not exceed the cumulative amount established by the City Manager at the time of award for the Original Term, 3.2. Extensions. In the event that City elects to extend the Original Term in accordance with Subsection 2.2 of this Agreement, and in consideration of Contractor's performance of the Services set forth in Section 1.0, City will pay Contractor in accordance with the hourly rates shown on the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A for Services but in no event will City pay more than the total not -to -exceed amount of $50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand dollars) for each extension. Payment for any additional work authorized by City for each extension pursuant to Subsection 1.6 will be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A and shall not exceed the cumulative amount established by the City Manager at the time of award for each extension. 4 of 23 4.0 Method of Payment 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. 5.0 Termination 5.1. Termination by City. 5.1.1. This Agreement may be terminated by City, without cause, upon giving Contractor written notice thereof not less than 30 days prior to the date of termination. 5.1.2. 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. 5.2. Termination by Contractor. This Agreement may be terminated by Contractor based on reasonable cause, by serving written notice of termination to City, provided that Contractor has first served City with a written notice of default and demand to cure, and City has failed to cure such default within 30 days of receipt of such notice. 5.3. Obligations Upon Termination. Unless otherwise specified in the notice of termination, Contractor shall cease all work under this Agreement immediately upon the effective termination date as specified in the notice of termination. Upon termination, City shall be immediately given title to and possession of all Work Product (as defined in Subsection 11.1 of this Agreement) and all other documents, writings, and/or deliverables produced or developed pursuant to this Agreement. Provided that Contractor is not then in breach, City shall pay Contractor all undisputed amounts for any portion of the Services satisfactorily completed prior to termination, based on the reasonable value of the Services rendered. If said termination occurs prior to completion of any specific task for which a payment request has not been received, the charge for Services performed shall be the reasonable value of such Services satisfactorily performed, based on an amount agreed to by City and Contractor. City shall not be liable for any costs other than the charges or portions thereof which are specified herein. In no event shall Contractor be entitled to payment for unperformed services or services within the Scope of Services performed prior to the effective date of this Agreement; and Contractor shall not be entitled to 5of23 receive more than the amount that would be paid to Contractor for the full performance of the Services up to date of termination. Contractor shall have no other claim against City by reason of such termination, including any claim for compensation or damages. 6.0 Party Representatives 6.1. The City Manager is City's representative for purposes of this Agreement. 6.2. Darren Veltz is the Contractor's primary representative for purposes of this Agreement. Darren Veltz 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: Superior Pavement Markings, LLC 5312 Cypress Street Cypress, CA 92630 Attn: Darren Veltz 7.2. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service. 8.0 Permits and Licenses During the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall be licenses and registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and the State Contractors Licensing Board (CSLB), and Contractor and all of Contractor's employees and other personnel shall possess and maintain all other necessary licenses, registrations, permits and certificates required by law for the provision of the Services under this Agreement, including a business license as required by the Seal Beach Municipal Code. 6 of 23 9.0 Independent Contractor 9.1. 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. Contractor will determine the means, methods, and details by which Contractor's employees and other 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. 9.2. 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 (i) as otherwise required for the performance of Services on City real property, facilities, vehicles or equipment; (ii) 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 (iii) 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. 9.3. In addition to all other provisions of this Agreement, 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, servants, and 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 7 of 23 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. 9.4. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, designated volunteers, and those City 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. Contractors covenants and obligations under this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 10.0 PERS Compliance and Indemnification 10.1. 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 ("PERL"), commencing at Government Code Section 20000, as amended by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 ("PEPRA"), and the regulations of PERS, as amended from time to time. 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 PERL, PEPRA or any other applicable retirement laws and regulations. 10.2. Indemnification. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, designated volunteers, and those City 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 indemnification is in addition to 8 of 23 Contractor's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless as set forth in any other provision of this Agreement. Contractor's covenants and obligations under this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 11.0 Ownership of Work Product 11.1. Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, all field notes and other notes, draft and final reports, drawings, specifications, data, surveys, studies, plans, maps, models, photographs, images, ideas, concepts, designs including but not limited to website designs, source code, object code, computer files, electronic data and/or electronic files, other media of any kind whatsoever, and any other documents and written material of any kind, created, developed, prepared or used by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement (collectively "Work Product") shall be considered "works made for hire," for the benefit of City. Upon completion of, or in the event of termination or expiration of this Agreement, all Work Product and any and all intellectual property rights arising from their creation, including, but not limited to, all copyrights and other proprietary rights, shall be and remain the property of City without restriction or limitation upon their use, duplication or dissemination by City upon final payment being made in accordance with Subsection 5.3, and may be used, reused or otherwise disposed of by City for any purpose without Contractor's consent; provided that any use, reuse or modification of the Work Product by City for any purpose other than the purpose for which the Work Product was prepared or provided under this Agreement shall be at City's own risk. Contractor shall not obtain or attempt to obtain copyright protection as to any of the Work Product. 11.2. Contractor hereby assigns to City all ownership and any and all intellectual property rights to the Work Product that are not otherwise vested in City pursuant to Subsection 11.1. 11.3. Contractor warrants and represents that it has secured all necessary licenses, consents or approvals to use any instrumentality, thing or component as to which any intellectual property right exists, including computer software, used in the rendering of the Services and the production of all Work Product produced under this Agreement, and that City has full legal title to and the right to reproduce the Work Product for any purpose. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, attorneys, volunteers, and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, harmless from any loss, claim or liability in any way related to a claim that City's use of any of the Work Product violates federal, state or local laws, or any contractual provisions, or any laws relating to trade names, licenses, franchises, copyrights, patents or other means of protecting intellectual property rights and/or interests in products or inventions. Contractor shall bear all costs arising from the use of patented, copyrighted, trade secret or trademarked documents, materials, equipment, devices or processes in connection with its provision of the Services and Work Product 9 of 23 produced under this Agreement. In the event the use of any of the Work Product or other deliverables hereunder by City is held to constitute an infringement and the use of any of the same is enjoined, Contractor, at its expense, shall: (i) secure for City the right to continue using the Work Product and other deliverables by suspension of any injunction, or by procuring a license or licenses for City; or (ii) modify the Work Product and other deliverables so that they become non -infringing while remaining in compliance with the requirements of this Agreement. Contractor's covenants and obligations under this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 11.4. Upon expiration or termination of the Agreement, Contractor shall deliver to City all Work Product and other deliverables related to any Services performed pursuant to this Agreement without additional cost or expense to City. If Contractor prepares a document on a computer, Contractor shall provide City with said document both in a printed format and in an electronic format that is acceptable to City. 12.0 Confidentiality 12.1. Contractor may have access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personnel data of individuals and City employees, trade secrets, and/or other information that may be protected under other applicable laws relating to privacy, confidentiality and/or privilege. Contractor covenants that all Work Product (as defined in Subsection 11.1) and/or any other data, documents, writings, discussion or other information created, developed, received or provided by Contractor, and/or provided to Contractor, in the performance of this Agreement are confidential unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Contractor. Contractor shall not release or disclose any such Work Product, data, documents, writings, discussion or other information to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization by City. City shall grant such authorization if applicable law requires disclosure. Contractor, its directors, officers, managers, employees, agents, servants, and/or subcontractors shall not without written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested in writing by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the Services performed under this Agreement or relating to any project or property located within the jurisdictional boundaries of City. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered 'voluntary," provided Contractor gives City timely notice of such court order or subpoena. 12.1. Contractor shall promptly notify City should Contractor, its directors, officers, managers, employees, agents, servants, and/or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the Services performed thereunder or with respect to any project or property located 10 of 23 within the jurisdictional boundaries of City. City may, but has no obligation to, represent Contractor or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Contractor agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Contractor. However, City's right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct or rewrite the response. 12.2. Contractor's covenants and obligations under this Section shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement. 13.0 Subcontractors No portion of this Agreement shall be subcontracted without the prior written approval of City, and any subcontracting shall be at Contractor's sole cost and expense. Contractor is fully responsible to City for the performance of any and all subcontractors. Authorized subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making the subcontractor subject to all requirements of this Agreement, and Contractor shall monitor and review all work and other services performed by any subcontractor to ensure that all Services performed by such subcontractor comply with this Agreement. 14.0 Prohibition Against Assignment, Transfer or Delegation Contractor shall not assign or transfer this Agreement or any of its rights, obligations or interests in this Agreement, or delegate any of its duties under this Agreement, either in whole or in part, without City's prior written consent, which may be withheld for any reason. Any purported assignment, transfer or delegation without City's consent shall be void and without effect and shall entitle City to terminate this Agreement. 15.0 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, payroll, invoices, time cards, cost control sheets, costs, expenses, receipts and other records and Work Product 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. Upon 24 hours' notice by City, 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 11 of 23 four (4) years after expiration, termination or final payment under this Agreement, whichever occurs later. City's rights under this Section 15.0 shall survive for four (4) years after expiration, termination or final payment under this Agreement, whichever occurs later. 16.0 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 and any other applicable state and federal laws. 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 City any hazardous condition noted by Contractor. 17.0 Insurance 17.1. Generai Requirements. 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. 17.2. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, procure, maintain and keep in full force and effect 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 by Contractor, as follows: 17.2.1. Commercial General Liability Insurance: Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, death, personal injury and property damage; and if Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement/location and the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit: Coverage shall be at least as broad as the latest version of Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001). If Contractor is a limited liability company, the commercial general liability coverage shall be amended so that Contractor and its directors, officers, managers, affiliates, employees, agents, servants, and other persons necessary or incidental to its operation are insureds. 17.2.2. Automobile Liability Insurance: Contractor shall maintain Automobile Liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage, covering liability arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of covered autos. Coverage 12 of 23 shall be at least as broad as ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01, Symbol 1 (Any Auto) or equivalent.. 17.2.3. Workers' Compensation Insurance in the amount required by law; and Employer's Liability Insurance: with limits of at least $1,000,000 per accident and in the aggregate for bodily injury or disease. If Contractor does not employ any person in any manner so as to be required to provide Workers' Compensation insurance under the laws of California, Contractor shall so certify to the City in writing prior to City's execution of this Agreement, in a form satisfactory to City. 17.3. Acceptability of Insurers. The Insurance policies required under this Section shall 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. 17.4. Additional Insureds. 17.4.1. For general liability insurance, City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, designated volunteers, and those City 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. 17.4.2. For automobile liability insurance, City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, designated volunteers and those City 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. 17.4.3. These additional insured provisions shall also apply to any excess/umbrella liability policies. 17.5. Cancellations or Modifications to Coverage. The insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Contractor shall provide endorsements on forms supplied or approved by City to state: (i) coverage shall not be suspended, voided, reduced or canceled except after 30 days (or ten days for nonpayment) prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to City; (ii) any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers, and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials; 13 of 23 17.6. Primary and Non -Contributing. Coverage shall be primary insurance as respects City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers, and those City 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 elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and those City 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; 17.7. Separation of Insureds. Each insurance policy shall contain standard separation of insureds provisions and shall not contain any special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, designated volunteers and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials. 17.8. Deductibles and Self -Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self- insured retentions shall be declared to and approved by City. Contractor guarantees that, at the option of City, either: (i) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials; or (ii) Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigation costs, claims and administrative and defense expenses. 17.9. Waiver of Subrogation. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall expressly waive the insurer's right of subrogation against City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials. Contractor hereby waives its own right of recovery and all rights of subrogation against City; and shall require similar express written waivers from any subcontractors. 17.10. Enforcement of Agreement Provisions (Non -Estoppel). Contractor acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on City's part to inform Contractor of non-compliance with any insurance requirement does not impose additional obligations on City, nor does it waive any rights under this Section. 17.11. City Remedy for Noncompliance. If Contractor does not maintain the policies of insurance required under this Section 17.0 in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, or in the event any of Contractor's policies do not comply with the requirements under this Section, City may either immediately terminate this Agreement or, if insurance is available at a reasonable cost, City may, but has no duty to, take out the necessary insurance and pay, at 14 of 23 Contractor's expense, the premium thereon. Contractor shall promptly reimburse City for any premium paid by City or City may withhold amounts sufficient to pay the premiums from payments due to Contractor. 17.12. Evidence of Insurance. Prior to the performance of Services under this Agreement, Contractor shall furnish City with original certificates of insurance and all original endorsements evidencing and effecting the coverages required under this Section on forms satisfactory to and approved by 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. Contractor may provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies to City. Contractor shall maintain current endorsements on file with City's Risk Manager. All certificates and endorsements shall be received and approved by City before work commences. City also reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time. Contractor shall also provide proof to City that insurance policies expiring during the term of this Agreement have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage. Contractor shall furnish such proof at least two weeks prior to the expiration of the coverages. 17.13. Insurance Requirements Not Limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type. 17.14. Broader Covera a/Hi her Limits. No representation is made that the minimum insurance requirements of this Agreement are sufficient to cover the obligations of Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor may also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the Services. If Contractor maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums required above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by Contractor. 17.15. Subcontractor Insurance Requirements/Pass-T_hrouyh Clause. Contractor shall require each of its subcontractors and/or subcontractors that perform Services under this Agreement to maintain insurance coverage that meets all of the requirements of this Section. This includes, without limitation, that if Contractor hires a subcontractor to perform work under this Agreement or any portion hereof, and the subcontractor has employees, then Contractor shall require its subcontractor to obtain workers' compensation insurance coverage or 15 of 23 Contractor shall obtain workers' compensation coverage for that subcontractor's employees. Contractor agrees to monitor and review all such coverages and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this Section. Contractor agrees to submit all agreements with contractors, subcontractors, and others engaged in the Services upon City's request. 17.16. Timely Notice of Claims. Contractor shall give City prompt and timely notice of demands or claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Contractor's performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required insurance policies. 18.0 Indemnification, Hold Harmless, and Duty to Defend 18.1. Indemnities. 18.1.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, defend, hold harmless and indemnify City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, attorneys, employees, agents, servants, designated volunteers, successors, assigns and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials (collectively "Indemnitees" in this Section 18.0), from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, judgments, penalties, bid protests, stop notices, liens and losses of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to 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, to property or persons, including but not limited to, bodily injury, death, personal injury and property damage, in any manner arising out of, claimed to arise out of, pertaining to, or relating to the breach of this Agreement and/or any acts, errors, omissions, negligence or willful misconduct of Contractor, its directors, officers, managers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, or suppliers, or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual for whom Contractor shall bear legal liability) in the performance of the Services and/or this Agreement, including the Indemnitees' active or passive negligence, except to 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. 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 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 of 23 18.1.2. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City in accordance with Sections 9.0 and 10.0. 18.2. Subcontractor Indemnification. Contractor shall obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those in this Section 18.0 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 indemnity agreements, 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, arising out of, are claimed to arise out of, pertaining to, or relating to, the breach of this Agreement, any violations of law, any acts, errors, omissions, negligence or willful misconduct of Contractor's subcontractor, subcontractor or other person or entity, and its directors, officers, manages, agents, servants, employees, materialmen, contractors, and/or subcontractors, or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual for whom Contractor's contractor, subcontractor and/or such other person or individual shall bear legal liability) in the performance of the Services or this Agreement, except to the extent the Claims arise 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. 18.3. Workers' Compensation Acts Not Limiting. Contractor's indemnification obligations under this Section, 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 City and the other Indemnitees. 18.4. Indemnification Not Limited By Insurance. Procurement of insurance by Contractor is not and shall not be construed as a limitation of Contractor's liability, or as a waiver of or limitation on full performance of Contractor's duties of defense and indemnification, under this Section 18.0 or under any other provision of this Agreement. Contractor's defense and indemnification obligations under this Agreement shall apply regardless of whether or not any insurance policies are determined to be applicable to the Claims or Liabilities asserted against City or any of the other Indemnitees as defined in this Section 18.0, and Contractor's defense and indemnification obligations under this Agreement shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Contractor, City, or any of the other Indemnitees. 18.5. Survival of Terms. Contractor's covenants and obligations under this Section 18.0 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 19.0 Warranty 17 of 23 19.1. Warranty Period. The Services shall be warranted by Contractor against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year. The warranty period shall start on the date the work is completed as determined by the Project Administrator. 19.2. Commencement. The warranty period for specific items covered under manufacturers' or suppliers' warranties shall commence on the date they are placed into service at the direction of or as approved by the City Representative in writing. 19.3. Assignment. All warranties, express or implied, from subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers, of any tier, for the materials furnished and work performed shall be assigned, in writing, to City, and such warranties shall be delivered to the City Representative prior to acceptance of Contractor's performance of the Agreement. 19.4. Warranty Obligation. Contractor shall re -perform any defective work, and replace or repair any defective materials, in a manner satisfactory to the City Representative, after notice to do so from the City Representative, and within the time specified in the notice. If Contractor fails to re -perform the work or make such replacement or repairs within the time specified in the notice, City may perform the work, replacement or repairs at Contractor's expense. Contractor shall promptly pay any invoice for such work, repair or replacement. This Section shall survive expiration and/or termination of this Agreement. 20.0 Non -Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity Contractor affirmatively represents that it is an equal opportunity employer. In the performance of this Agreement, Contractor covenants that it shall not discriminate, harass or retaliate against any of its employees, applicants for employment, contractors, or subcontractors because or on account of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Contractor further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, Contractor shall not discriminate, harass or retaliate against City, its elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers, those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, contractors, or subcontractors, on any basis prohibited by law. 21.0 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 18 of 23 in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services. 22.0 Prevailing Wage and Payroll Records To the extent that this Agreement calls for services that, in whole or in part, constitute "public works" as defined in the California Labor Code, Contractor shall comply in all respects with all applicable provisions of the California Labor Code, including those set forth in Exhibit C, attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. 23.0 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. 24.0 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. 25.0 Government Code Claim Compliance In addition to any and all requirements of this Agreement pertaining to notices of and requests for compensation or payment for extra work, additional services, disputed work, claims and/or changed conditions, Contractor must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code Section 900 et seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against City. Such Government Code claims and any subsequent lawsuit based upon the Government Code claims shall be limited to those matters that remain unresolved after all procedures pertaining to extra work, additional services, disputed work, claims, and/or changed conditions have been followed by Contractor. If no such Government Code claim is submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified herein, Contractor shall be barred from bringing and maintaining a lawsuit against City. 26.0 Governing Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, except that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be applied in interpreting this Agreement. Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought by reason of, that arises out of, 19 of 23 and/or relates to any dispute under this Agreement (whether contract, tort or both). 27.0 Non -Exclusive Agreement Contractor acknowledges that City may enter into agreements with other Contractors for services encompassed by or similar to the services that are subject to this Agreement or may have its own employees perform services encompassed by or similar to those services contemplated by this Agreement. 28.0 No Third Party Beneficiaries This Agreement is made solely for the benefit of the Parties to this Agreement and their respective successors and assigns, if any, and no other person or entity shall be deemed to have any rights hereunder against either party by virtue of this Agreement. 29.0 Waiver No delay or omission to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to City under this Agreement shall impair any right, power or remedy of City, nor shall it be construed as a waiver of, or consent to, any breach or default. No waiver of any breach, any failure of a condition, or any right or remedy under this Agreement shall be (i) effective unless it is in writing and signed by the Party making the waiver, (ii) deemed to be a waiver of, or consent to, any other breach, failure of a condition, or right or remedy, or (iii) deemed to constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing expressly so states. 30.0 Prohibited Interests; Conflict of Interest 30.1. 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 §§ 1090 and 87100) in any decision made by City on any matter in connection with which Contractor has been retained. 30.2. 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 20 of 23 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. 30.3. 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 such interest would not be deemed a prohibited "conflict of interest' under applicable laws as described in this Section. 31.0 Final Payment Acceptance Constitutes Release The acceptance by Contractor of the final payment made under this Agreement shall operate as and be a release of City from all claims and liabilities for compensation to Contractor for anything done, furnished or relating to Contractor's work or services. Acceptance of payment shall be any negotiation of City's check or the failure to make a written extra compensation claim within ten calendar days of the receipt of that check. However, approval or payment by City shall not constitute, nor be deemed, a release of the responsibility and liability of Contractor, its directors, officers, managers, employees, subcontractors, agents, and servants for the accuracy and competency of the information provided and/or work performed; nor shall such approval or payment be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility or liability by City for any defect or error in the work prepared by Contractor, its directors, officers, employees, managers, subcontractors, agents and servants. 32.0 Corrections In addition to the indemnification obligations set forth above, Contractor shall correct, at its expense, all errors in the work which may be disclosed during City's review of Contractor's report or plans. Should Contractor fail to make such correction in a reasonably timely manner, such correction may be made by City, and the cost thereof shall be charged to Contractor. In addition to all other available remedies, City may deduct the cost of such correction from any retention amount held by City or may withhold payment otherwise owed Contractor under this Agreement up to the amount of the cost of correction. 33.0 Non -Appropriation of Funds Payments to be made to Contractor by City for any Services performed within the current fiscal year are within the current fiscal budget and within an available, 21 of 23 unexhausted fund. In the event that City does not appropriate sufficient funds for payment of Contractor's Services beyond the current fiscal year, this Agreement shall cover payment for Contractor's Services only to the conclusion of the last fiscal year in which City appropriates sufficient funds and shall automatically terminate at the conclusion of such fiscal year. 34.0 Mutual Cooperation 34.1. City's Cooperation. City shall provide Contractor with all pertinent data, documents and other requested information as is reasonably available for Contractor's proper performance of the Services required under this Agreement. 34.2. Contractor's Cooperation. Contractor agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's representative and any other agencies that may have jurisdiction or interest in the Services to be performed. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to Contractor's performance of Services rendered under this Agreement, Contractor shall render any reasonable assistance that City requires. 35.0 Time of the Essence Time is of the essence in respect to all provisions of this Agreement that specify a time for performance; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not be construed to limit or deprive a Party of the benefits of any grace or use period allowed in this Agreement. 36.0 Attorneys' Fees 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. 37.0 Titles and Headings The titles and headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of this Agreement or any part of it. 38.0 Recitals City and Contractor acknowledge that the above Recitals are true and correct, and are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. 39.0 Corporate Authority 22 of 23 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, the Contractor is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement. [signatures on following page] 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 BEACH By: . r ri = OaI66(4241leges, EftOftri Attest: Approved as to Form: By: Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney CONTRACTOR: Superior Pavement Markings, LLC, a Delawar imited liability. MP l � By: Name: Darren Veltz Its: President CFO I'-- _JD me: RoUert ecia -Opera ions Manager f case note, two signatures required V 'corporations pursuant to California iCorporations 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.) PROOF OF AUTHORITY TO BIND CONTRACTING PARTY REQUIRED 23 of 23 Page 1 of 2 AC"J?"' CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) to/os/2o2s 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 Willis Towers Watson Northeast, Inc. c/o 26 Century Blvd P.O. Box 305191 CONTACT WTW Certificate Center NAME:_ PHONE FAX t&C ft f�� 1-877-945-7378 fA/C�o): 1-888-467-2378 EMAIL certificates@wtwco.com pIDDRESS: INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# Nashville, TN 372305191 USA _ INSURER A: ACE American Insurance Company 22667 _ INSURER B: Arch Specialty Insurance Company 21199 INSURED Superior Pavement Markings, LLC (f/k/a Superior Pavement Markings, Inc.) INSURER C: QBE Specialty Insurance Company 11515 INSURER D: Navigators Specialty Insurance Company 36056 5312 Cypress St. Cypress, CA 90630 INSURER E INSURER F: 09/25/2025 C0VFROGFR CFRTIFICOTF NIIMRFR- W4U95SBBU RFVIRI[)N NIIMRFR- 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. If�SRI TYPE OF INSURANCE IN D1 BR POLICY NUMBER M DPOLID YYYY MOLICD// EXP LIMITS LTR X COMMERCIALGENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 2,000,00 &4T15 CLAIMS -MADE � OCCUR )A PREMISES (Ea ocaurrenre) $ 1,000,000 MED EXP (Anyone person) $ 10,000 A Y y HDO G4895828A 09/25/2025 09/25/2026 4GZN-L PERSONAL &ADV INJURY $ 2,000,000 AQGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 20,000,000 x POLICY ] JERCOT LOC PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ 4,000,000 $ OTHER: AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY 00MBINED SINGLE LIMFt $ 2,000,000 aGC)de8 X BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ ANY AUTO ` A OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS ONLY AUTOS Y Y ISA 811434447 09/25/2025,09/25/2026 BODILY INJURY (Per accident), $ PROPERTY DAMAGE $ (Pof entl HIRED NON -OWNED AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY $ B X UMBRELLA LIAB X OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ 2,000,000 AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS -MADE UXP1050989-03 09/25/2025,09/25/2026 DED RETENTION $ 1 $ A WORKERS COMPENSATIONX AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ANYPROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE Y/N OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDE, ? No (Mandatory in NH) N/A Y WLR 072631919 09/25/2025 09/25/2026 PER OTH- STATUTE E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000,000 E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYE $ 1,000,000 If yes, describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000 C Excess Business Auto 140008967 09/25/2025109/25/2026 Limit $1,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) General Liability includes Ongoing and/or Completed Operations coverage. Umbrella/Excess Liability follows form and sits excess of the General Liability, Excess Automobile Liability and Employers Liability. SEE ATTACHED CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION City of Seal Beach 211 8th Street Seal Beach, CA,90740 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ©1988-2016 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25 (2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD SR IU: 28641941 BATCn: 4156738 AGENCY CUSTOMER ID: LOC #: ADDITIONAL REMARKS SCHEDULE Page 2 of 2 'AGENCY NAMED INSURED Willis Towers Watson Northeast, Inc. Superior Pavement Markings, LLC (f/k/a Superior Pavement Markings. Inc.) POLICY NUMBER 5312 Cypress St. See Page 1 Cypress, CA 90630 CARRIER NAIC CODE See Page 1 See Page 1 EFFECTIVE DATE: See Page 1 ADDITIONAL REMARKS THIS ADDITIONAL REMARKS FORM IS A SCHEDULE TO ACORD FORM, FORM NUMBER: 25 FORM TITLE: Certificate of Liability Insurance Coverage for Ohio Employers Liability and Stop -Gap Employers Liability for the states of ND, WA, WY is included under the Workers Compensation policy. Re: On -Call Pavement Marking Maintenance Services I City of Seal Beach Superior Pavement Markings, LLC Job #10825 City of Seal Beach 211 8th Street Seal Beach, CA 90740 is included as an Additional Insured as respects to General Liability and Auto Liability. General Liability and Auto Liability policies shall be Primary and Non-contributory with any other insurance in force for or which may be purchased by Additional Insured. Waiver of Subrogation applies in favor of Additional Insured with respects to General Liability, Auto Liability and Workers Compensation as permitted by law. INSURER AFFORDING COVERAGE: Navigators Specialty Insurance Company NAIC#: 36056 POLICY NUMBER: NY25EXCZOMAHHIC EFF DATE: 09/25/2025 EXP DATE: 09/25/2026 TYPE OF INSURANCE: LIMIT DESCRIPTION: LIMIT AMOUNT: Excess Liability ($3M xs of $2M) Each Occurrence $3,000,000 Aggregate $3,000,000 ACORD 101 (2008/01) © 2008 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD SR ID: 28641941 BATCH: 4156738 CERT: W40955880 POLICY NUMBER: HDO G4895828A 6 Endorsement Number: 6 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CG 20 10 12 19 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - OWNERS, LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS - SCHEDULED PERSON OR ORGANIZATION This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name Of Additional Insured Person(s) Or Organization.(s) Any person or organization, other than an architect, engineer, or surveyor, whom you are required to add as an additional insured under this policy under a written contract or written agreement executed prior to the date of loss. Information to Location(s) Of Covered Operations this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations. A. Section II — Who Is An Insured is amended to B include as an additional insured the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in part, by: 1. Your acts or omissions; or 2. The acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf; in the performance of your ongoing operations for the additional insured(s) at the location(s) designated above. However: 1. The insurance afforded to such additional insured only applies to the extent permitted by law; and 2. If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the C insurance afforded to such additional insured will not be broader than that which you are required by the contract or agreement to provide for such additional insured. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following additional exclusions apply: This insurance does not apply to "bodily injury" or "property damage" occurring after: 1. All work, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work, on the project (other than service, maintenance or repairs) to be performed by or on behalf of the additional insured(s) at the location of the covered operations has been completed; or 2. That portion of "your work" out of which the injury or damage arises has been put to its intended use by any person or organization other than another contractor or subcontractor engaged in performing operations for a principal as a part of the same project. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following is added to Section III — Limits Of Insurance: If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the most we CG 20 10 12 19 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2018 Page 1 of 2 will pay on behalf of the additional insured is the amount of insurance: 1. Required by the contract or agreement; or 2. Available under the applicable limits of insurance; whichever is less. This endorsement shall not increase the applicable limits of insurance. Page 2 of 2 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2018 CG 20 10 12 19 POLICY NUMBER: HDO G4895828A 10 Endorsement Number: 16 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CG 20 37 12 19 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - OWNERS, LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS - COMPLETED OPERATIONS This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART PRODUCTS/COMPLETED OPERATIONS LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name Of Additional Insured Person(s) I Or Organization(s) Location And Description Of Completed Operations. Any person or organization, other than an architect, Pavement markings and signage for any location or engineer, or surveyor, whom you are required to add project, other than a wrap-up or other consolidated as an additional insured under this policy under a insurance program location or project, for which written contract or agreement executed prior to the insurance is otherwise separately provided to you by a date of loss. I wrap-up or other consolidated insurance program. E.l .nformation required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations. A. Section II — Who Is An Insured is amended to include as an additional insured the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury" or "property damage" caused, in whole or in part, by "your work" at the location designated and described in the Schedule of this endorsement performed for that additional insured and included in the "products -completed operations hazard". However: 1. The insurance afforded to such additional insured only applies to the extent permitted by law; and 2. If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the insurance afforded to such additional insured will not be broader than that which you are required by the contract or agreement to provide for such additional insured. B. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following is added to Section III — Limits Of Insurance: If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the most we will pay on behalf of the additional insured is the amount of insurance: 1. Required by the contract or agreement; or 2. Available under the applicable limits of insurance; whichever is less. This endorsement shall not increase the applicable limits of insurance. CG 20 37 12 19 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2018 Page 1 of 1 POLICY NUMBER: HDO G4895828A 1 Endorsement Number: 29 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CG 20 01 12 19 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. PRIMARY AND NONCONTRIBUTORY - OTHER INSURANCE CONDITION This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART LIQUOR LIABILITY COVERAGE PART PRODUCTS/COMPLETED OPERATIONS LIABILITY COVERAGE PART The following is added to the Other Insurance (2) You have agreed in writing in a contract or Condition and supersedes any provision to the agreement that this insurance would be contrary: primary and would not seek contribution Primary And Noncontributory Insurance from any other insurance available to the This insurance is primary to and will not seek additional insured. contribution from any other insurance available to an additional insured under your policy provided that: (1) The additional insured is a Named Insured under such other insurance; and CG 20 01 12 19 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2018 Page 1 of 1 POLICY NUMBER: HDO G4895828A 1 Endorsement Number: 30 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CG 24 04 12 19 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. WAIVER OF TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF RECOVERY AGAINST OTHERS TO US (WAIVER OF SUBROGATION) This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART ELECTRONIC DATA LIABILITY COVERAGE PART LIQUOR LIABILITY COVERAGE PART POLLUTION LIABILITY COVERAGE PART DESIGNATED SITES POLLUTION LIABILITY LIMITED COVERAGE PART DESIGNATED SITES PRODUCTS/COMPLETED OPERATIONS LIABILITY COVERAGE PART RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY COVERAGE PART UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK POLICY DESIGNATED TANKS SCHEDULE Name Of Person(s) Or Organization(s):Any person or organization against whom you have agreed to waive your right of recovery in a written contract, provided such contract was executed prior to the date of loss. Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations. The following is added to Paragraph 8. Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us of Section IV — Conditions: We waive any right of recovery against the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule above because of payments we make under this Coverage Part. Such waiver by us applies only to the extent that the insured has waived its right of recovery against such person(s) or organization(s) prior to loss. This endorsement applies only to the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule above. CG 24 04 12 19 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2018 Page 1 of 1 NOTICE TO OTHERS ENDORSEMENT — SCHEDULE NOTICE BY INSURED'S REPRESENTATIVE Named Insured FRONTLINE ROAD SAFETY HOLDINGS ll, LLC Policy Symbol I Policy Number Policy Period HDO IG4895828A 09/25/2025 To 09/25/2026 Issued By (Name of Insurance Company) ACE American Insurance Company nt Number 28 Effective Date of Endorsement Insert the policy number. The remainder of the information is to be completed only when this endorsement is issued subsequent to the preparation of the policy. THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY, A. If we cancel this Policy prior to its expiration date by notice to you or the first Named Insured for any reason other than nonpayment of premium, we will endeavor, as set out in this endorsement, to send written notice of cancellation, to the persons or organizations listed in the schedule that you or your representative create or maintain (the "Schedule") by allowing your representative to send such notice to such persons or organizations. This notice will be in addition to our notice to you or the first Named Insured, and any other party whom we are required to notify by statute and in accordance with the cancellation provisions of the Policy. B. The notice referenced in this endorsement as provided by your representative is intended only to be a courtesy notification to the person(s) or organization(s) named in the Schedule in the event of a pending cancellation of coverage. We have no legal obligation of any kind to any such person(s) or organization(s). The failure to provide advance notification of cancellation to the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule will impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon us, our agents or representatives, will not extend any Policy cancellation date and will not negate any cancellation of the Policy. C. We are not responsible for verifying any information in any Schedule, nor are we responsible for any incorrect information that you or your representative may use. D. We will only be responsible for sending such notice to your representative, and your representative will in turn send the notice to the persons or organizations listed in the Schedule at least 30 days prior to the cancellation date applicable to the Policy. You will cooperate with us in providing the Schedule, or in causing your representative to provide the Schedule. E. This endorsement does not apply in the event that you cancel the Policy. All other terms and conditions of this Policy remain unchanged. Authorized Representative ALL -32686 (01/11) Page 1 of 1 5 ADDITIONAL INSURED — DESIGNATED PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS Named Insured FRONTLINE ROAD SAFETY HOLDINGS II, LLC Policy Symbol Policy Number Policy Period ISA H11434447 09/25/2025 To 09/25/2026 Issued By (Name of Insurance Company) ACE American Insurance Company Number Effective Date of Endorsement Insert the policy number. The remainder of the Information is to be completed only when this endorsement is Issued subsequent to the preparation of the policy. THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM AUTO DEALERS COVERAGE FORM MOTOR CARRIER COVERAGE FORM EXCESS BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM Additional Insured(s): Any person or organization whom you have agreed to include as an additional insured under a written contractprovided such contract was executed prior to the date of loss. A. For a covered "auto," Who Is Insured is amended to include as an "insured," the persons or organizations named in this endorsement. However, these persons or organizations are an "insured" only for "bodily injury" or "property damage" resulting from acts or omissions of: 1. You. 2. Any of your "employees" or agents. 3. Any person operating a covered "auto" with permission from you, any of your "employees" or agents. B. The persons or organizations named in this endorsement are not liable for payment of your premium. Authorized Representative DA-9U74c (03/16) Page 1 of 1 POLICY NUMBER: ISA H11434447 1 Endorsement Number: 15 COMMERCIAL AUTO CA 04 49 11 16 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. PRIMARY AND NONCONTRIBUTORY - OTHER INSURANCE CONDITION This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following AUTO DEALERS COVERAGE FORM BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM MOTOR CARRIER COVERAGE FORM With respect to coverage provided by this endorsement, the provisions of the Coverage Form apply unless modified by the endorsement. A. The following is added to the Other Insurance B Condition in the Business Auto Coverage Form and the Other Insurance — Primary And Excess Insurance Provisions in the Motor Carrier Coverage Form and supersedes any provision to the contrary: This Coverage Form's Covered Autos Liability Coverage is primary to and will not seek contribution from any other insurance available to an "insured" under your policy provided that: 1. Such "insured" is a Named Insured under such other insurance; and 2. You have agreed in writing in a contract or agreement that this insurance would be primary and would not seek contribution from any other insurance available to such "insured". The following is added to the Other Insurance Condition in the Auto Dealers Coverage Form and supersedes any provision to the contrary: This Coverage Form's Covered Autos Liability Coverage and General Liability Coverages are primary to and will not seek contribution from any other insurance available to an "insured" under your policy provided that: 1. Such "insured" is a Named Insured under such other insurance; and 2. You have agreed in writing in a contract or agreement that this insurance would be primary and would not seek contribution from any other insurance available to such "insured". CA 04 49 11 16 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2016 Page 1 of 1 POLICY NUMBER: ISA H11434447 3 Endorsement Number: 18 COMMERCIAL AUTO CA 04 44 10 13 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. WAIVER OF TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF RECOVERY AGAINST OTHERS TO US (WAIVER OF SUBROGATION) This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: AUTO DEALERS COVERAGE FORM BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM MOTOR CARRIER COVERAGE FORM With respect to coverage provided by this endorsement, the provisions of the Coverage Form apply unless modified by the endorsement. This endorsement changes the policy effective on the inception date of the policy unless another date is indicated below. Named Insured: FRONTLINE ROAD SAFETY HOLDINGS II, LLC Endorsement Effective Date: SCHEDULE Name(s) Of Person(s) Or Organization(s): Any person or organization against whom you have agreed to waive your right of recovery in a written contract, provided such contract was executed prior to the date of loss. Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations. The Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us condition does not apply to the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only to the extent that subrogation is waived prior to the "accident" or the 'loss" under a contract with that person or organization. CA 04 44 10 13 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2011 Page 1 of 1 NOTICE TO OTHERS ENDORSEMENT — SCHEDULE NOTICE BY INSURED'S REPRESENTATIVE Named Insured FRONTLINE ROAD SAFETY HOLDINGS II, LLC Endorsement Number 14 Policy Symbol Policy Number Policy Period Effective Date of Endorsement ISA H11434447 09/25/2025 To 09/25/2026 Issued By (Name of Insurance Company) ACE American Insurance Company Insert the policy number. The remainder of the information is to be completed only when this endorsement is issued subsequent to the preparation of the policy THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. A. If we cancel this Policy prior to its expiration date by notice to you or the first Named Insured for any reason other than nonpayment of premium, we will endeavor, as set out in this endorsement, to send written notice of cancellation, to the persons or organizations listed in the schedule that you or your representative create or maintain (the "Schedule") by allowing your representative to send such notice to such persons or organizations. This notice will be in addition to our notice to you or the first Named Insured, and any other party whom we are required to notify by statute and in accordance with the cancellation provisions of the Policy. B. The notice referenced in this endorsement as provided by your representative is intended only to be a courtesy notification to the person(s) or organization(s) named in the Schedule in the event of a pending cancellation of coverage. We have no legal obligation of any kind to any such person(s) or organization(s). The failure to provide advance notification of cancellation to the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule will impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon us, our agents or representatives, will not extend any Policy cancellation date and will not negate any cancellation of the Policy. C. We are not responsible for verifying any information in any Schedule, nor are we responsible for any incorrect information that you or your representative may use. D. We will only be responsible for sending such notice to your representative, and your representative will in turn send the notice to the persons or organizations listed in the Schedule at least 30 days prior to the cancellation date applicable to the Policy. You will cooperate with us in providing the Schedule, or in causing your representative to provide the Schedule. E. This endorsement does not apply in the event that you cancel the Policy. All other terms and conditions of this Policy remain unchanged. Authorized Representative ALL -32686 (01/11) Page 1 of 1 Workers' Cornpensation and Ernptoyers' Liability Policy Named Insured Endorsement Number FRONTLINE ROAD SAFETY HOLDINGS II, LLC 1125 17TH ST STE 1575 Policy Number DENVER CO 80202 Symbol: WLR Number: 072631419 Policy Period Effective Date of Endorsement 09-25-2025 TO 09-25-2026 09-25-2025 Issued By (Name of Insurance Company) ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Insert the policy number. The remainder of the information is to be completed only when this endorsement is issued subsequent to the preparation of the policy. This endorsement changes the policy to which it is attached and is effective on the date issued unless otherwise stated. WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT We have the right to recover our payments from anyone liable for an injury covered by this policy. We will not enforce our right against the person or organization named in the Schedule. This agreement applies only to the extent that you perform work under a written contract that requires you to obtain this agreement from us. This agreement shall not operate directly or indirectly to benefit any one not named in the Schedule. Schedule ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION AGAINST WHOM YOU HAVE AGREED TO WAIVE YOUR RIGHT OF RECOVERY IN A WRITTEN CONTRACT, PROVIDED SUCH CONTRACT WAS EXECUTED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF LOSS. For the states of CA, UT, TX, refer to state specific endorsements. This endorsement is not applicable in KY, NH, and NJ. The endorsement does not apply to policies in Missouri where the employer is in the construction group of code classifications. According to Section 287.150(6) of the Missouri statutes, a contractual provision purporting to waive subrogation rights against public policy and void where one party to the contract is an employer in the construction group of code classifications. For Kansas, use of this endorsement is limited by the Kansas Fairness in Private Construction Contract Act(K.S.A.. 16-1801 through 16-1807 and any amendments thereto) and the Kansas Fairness in Public Construction Contract Act(K.S.A 16-1901 through 16-1908 and any amendments thereto). According to the Acts a provision in a contract for private or public construction purporting to waive subrogation rights for losses or claims covered or paid by liability or workers compensation insurance shall be against public policy and shall be void and unenforceable except that, subject to the Acts, a contract may require waiver of subrogation for losses or claims paid by a consolidated or wrap-up insurance program. Authorized Agent WC 00 03 13 (11/05) © Copyright 1963-2017 National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Workers' Compensation and Emplovers' Liabilitv Policv Named Insured Endorsement Number FRONTLINE ROAD SAFETY HOLDINGS II, LLC 1125 17TH ST STE 1575 Policy Number DENVER CO 80202 Symbol: WLR Number: C72631419 Policy Period Effective Date of Endorsement 09-25-2025 TO 09-25-2026 09-25-2025 Issued By (Name of Insurance Company) ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Insert the �c number. The remainder of the information is to be completed only when this endorsement fs issued subsequent to the Preoaration of the coiicv. TEXAS WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT This endorsement applies only to the insurance provided by the policy because Texas is shown in item 3.A. of the Information Page. We have the right to recover our payments from anyone liable for an injury covered by this policy. We will not enforce our right against the person or organization named in the Schedule, but this waiver applies only with respect to bodily injury arising out of the operations described in the Schedule, where you are required by a written contract to obtain this waiver from us. This endorsement shall not operate directly or indirectly to benefit anyone not named in the Schedule. The premium for this endorsement is shown in the schedule. Schedule Specific Waiver Name of person or organization: ( X ) Blanket Waiver Any person or organization for whom the Named Insured has agreed by written contract to furnish this waiver. 2. Operations: ALL TEXAS OPERATIONS 3. Premium: The premium charge for this endorsement shall be 2.0 percent of the premium developed on payroll in connection with work performed for the above person(s) or organization(s) arising out of the operations described. 4. Advance Premium: Authorized Representative 42 03 04B (06/14) © Copyright 2014 National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability Policy Named Insured I Endorsement Number FRONTLINE ROAD SAFETY HOLDINGS II, LLC 1125 17TH ST STE 1575 DENVER CO 80202 Policy Period 09-25-2025 TO 09-25-2026 Issued By (Name of Insurance Company) ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy Number Symbol: WLR Number: C72631419 Effective Date of Endorsement 09-25-2025 insert the policy number. i he remainder of the information is to be completed only when this endorsement is issued subsequent to the preparation of the policy This endorsement changes the policy to which it is attached and is effective on the date issued unless otherwise stated. CALIFORNIA WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT This endorsement applies only to the insurance provided by the policy because California is shown in Item 3.A. of the Information Page. We have the right to recover our payments from anyone liable for an injury covered by this policy. We will not enforce our right against the person or organization named in the Schedule, but this waiver applies only with respect to bodily injury arising out of the operations described in the Schedule, where you are required by a written contract to obtain this waiver from us. You must maintain payroll records accurately segregating the remuneration of your employees while engaged in the work described in the Schedule. Schedule Specific Waiver Name of person or organization: ( X ) Blanket Waiver Any person or organization for whom the Named Insured has agreed by written contract to furnish this waiver. 2. Operations: ALL OPERATIONS CONDUCTED BY AN INSURED PURSUANT TO SUCH WRITTEN CONTRACT 3. Premium: The premium charge for this endorsement shall be 1.0 percent of the California premium developed on payroll in connection with work performed for the above person(s) or organization(s) arising out of the operations described. 4. Minimum Premium: $0 Authorized Representative WC 90 03 75 (05/18)