HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2009-04-13 #KAGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: April 13, 2009
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: David Carmany, City Manager
FROM: Vince Mastrosimone, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2009 ANNUAL TREE
PRUNING
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
1. Awarding a contract for the 2009 Annual Tree Pruning Program in the
amount of $80,580.00 to Great Scott Tree Service Inc.
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
BACKGROUND:
At the February 23, 2009 City Council meeting, Council authorized staff to solicit
for bids for the 2009 Annual Tree Pruning Project.
On March 24, 2009, the City Clerk's office received and opened sealed bids. Six
bids were opened with the following results:
Rank Contractor Amount
1 Great Scott Tree Service Inc. $ 80,580.00
2 West Coast Arborists, Inc. $ 82,320.00
3 Peterson's Tree Works $ 85,900.00
4 Mariposa Landscapes, Inc.. $ 86,265.00
5 Travers Tree Service $ 90,470.00
6 Treesmith Enterprises, Inc. $ 95,180.00
Staff checked the references and bid items of the low bidder, Great Scott Tree
Service Inc., which submitted a complete and responsive bid package. Staff has
found them to be satisfactory for this project.
Agenda Item K
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
In the 08/09 Budget, $83,000 of General Funds was allocated for this work. With
and anticipated 2% increase in budget for FY 09/10, the City will have $85,000
available for this work. The bid price for this project is $80,580 leaving ~a balance
of $4,420 for extra work that may come up during the year.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution No. 5859 awarding a contract for the 2009 Annual Tree
Pruning Project in the amount of $80,580.00 to Great Scott Tree Service Inc. and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
NOTED AND APPROVED:
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David Carman ,City Manager
Attachments:
A. Resolution No. 5859
B. Signed Contract
Vince Mastrosimone
Director of Public Works
RESOLUTION NUMBER 5859
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH, CALIFORNIA AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR 2009
ANNUAL TREE PRUNING
WHEREAS, The City of Seal Beach desires awarding the contract for providing
annual services for maintenance, removal and replacement of trees.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the contract between the City of
Seal Beach and Great Scott Tree Service for the 2009 Annual Tree Pruning.
Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the
contract for the 2009 Annual Tree Pruning.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal
Beach on this 13th day of April , 2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
I, Linda Devine, City Clerk of Seal Beach, California, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution Number 5859 on file in
the office of the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Seal Beach, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 13th day
of April , 2009
City Clerk
AN AGREEMENT
FOR 2009 ANNUAL TREE PRUNING
between
City of Seal Beach
211 - 8th Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Great Scott Tree Service, Inc.
10761 Court Avenue
Stanton CA 90680
(714) 826-1750
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 13th day of April, 2009, by and between the
City of Seal Beach, a California charter city ("City"), and Great Scott Tree Service, Inc. a
Corporation ("Contractor").
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RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, the City Council has approved the plans and specifications for the
2009 Annual Tree Pruning Project ("Project") with respect to design criteria; and
B. WHEREAS, Contractor has submitted a bid to City for the Project dated March
24, 2009 in the amount of $80,580.00 ("Accepted Proposal" hereinafter). The Accepted
Proposal is attached hereto as Exhibit G and contains, among other things, provisions defining
the Project scope.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of performance by the parties of the mutual
promises, covenants, and conditions herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1.0 Contractor's Services.
1.1 Scope and Level of Services. For and in consideration of the mutual
promises set forth herein, and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement,
Contractor shall perform and complete in good and workmanlike manner all work ("Work")
required by this Agreement and the documents listed in Subsection 1.2 for the Project.
1.2 Contract Documents. The "Contract Documents" that comprise the
agreement between the City and the Contractor are the: Notice Inviting Bids, Instructions to
Bidders, Accepted Proposal, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Bid Schedule(s), List of Subcontractors,
Contractor's Industrial Safety Record, Contractor's Qualification Statement, Bid Security Forms
for Check or Bond, Specifications, General and Special Provisions and documents referenced
therein, all addenda as prepared prior to the date of bid opening setting forth any modifications
or interpretations of any of said documents, this Agreement, Exhibits attached to this Agreement,
including but not limited to the Performance Bond (Exhibit A), Payment Bond (Exhibit B),
Worker's Compensation Insurance Certificate (Exhibit C), Insurance Endorsements (Exhibit D),
Acknowledgment of Penal and Civil Penalties Concerning Contractor Licensing Laws (Exhibit
E), Labor Law Requirements (Exhibit F), Accepted Proposal (Exhibit G) and any and -alI
supplemental agreements executed amending or extending the work contemplated and that may
be required to complete the work in a substantial and acceptable manner. These Contract
Documents are hereby incorporated into this Agreement.
1.3 The Work shall be performed in accordance with the Plans, Specifications
and other Contract Documents. Contractor shall furnish at its own expense all labor, materials,
equipment and services necessary therefore, except such labor, materials, equipment and services
as are specified in the Contract Documents to be furnished by City.
1.4 In the event of any material discrepancy between the express provisions of
this Agreement and the provisions of the other Contract Documents, the provisions of this
Agreement shall prevail.
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2.0 Effective Date. This Agreement is effective as of April 13, 2009 (the "Effective
Date"), and shall remain in full force and effect until Contractor has rendered the services
required by this Agreement.
3.0 Payment. For performing and completing the work in accordance with the
Contract Documents, City shall pay Contractor, in full compensation therefor, the amount of
$80,580.00, subject to any additions and deletions pursuant to the terms of the Contract
Documents. Said sum shall constitute payment in full for all work performed hereunder,
including, without limitation, all labor, materials, equipment, tools and services used or
incorporated in the work, supervision, administration, overhead, expenses and any and all other
things required, furnished or incurred for completion of the work as specified in the Contract
Documents. City shall make payments to Contractor on account of the contract sum at the time,
in the manner, and upon the conditions specified in the Contract Documents.
4.0 Contractor's Personnel.
4.1 All Work shall be performed by Contractor or under Contractor's direct
supervision, and all personnel shall possess the qualifications, permits, and licenses required by
State and local law and by the Notice Inviting Bids/Instructions to Bidders to perform such
Services, including, without limitation, a City of Seal Beach business license as required by the
Seal Beach Municipal Code.
4.2 Contractor shall be responsible for payment of all employees' wages and
benefits, and shall comply with all requirements pertaining to employer's liability, workers'
compensation, unemployment insurance, and Social Security. Contractor shall fully comply with
the workers' compensation law regarding Contractor and Contractor's employees.
4.3 Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless City and its elected
officials, officers and employees, servants, designated volunteers, and agents serving as
independent contractors in the role of city officials, from any and all liabilities, damages, claims,
costs and expenses of any nature to the extent arising from Contractor's alleged violations of
personnel practices.
4.4 Contractor is, and shall at all times remain as to City, a wholly
independent contractor. Contractor shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability
on behalf of City or otherwise act as an agent of City. Neither City nor any of its agents shall
have control over the conduct of Contractor or any of Contractor's employees, except as set forth
in this Agreement. Contractor shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any of
its officers, agents, or employees are in any manner employees of City. Contractor shall pay all
required taxes on amounts paid to Contractor under this Agreement, and indemnify and hold City
harmless from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by
reason of the work performed pursuant to this Agreement.
4.5 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 4.
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5.0 Indemnification.
5.1 Contractor's Duty. Contractor shall indemnify and hold the City, its
elected officials, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and those City agents serving as
independent contractors in the role of City officials (collectively "Indemnitees") free and
harmless from and against any and all claims (including, without limitation, claims for bodily
injury, death or damage to property), demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action,
suits, losses, bid protests, stop notices, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses
(including, without limitation, attorney's fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and
nature whatsoever (individually, a "Claim;" collectively, "Claims"), in any manner arising out of
or incident to the performance of the Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all
consequential damages and attorneys fees and other related costs and expenses. Further,
Contractor shall appoint competent defense counsel, at Contractor's own cost, expense and risk,
to defend any and all such suits, actions or other legal proceedings of every kind arising out of or
incident to the performance of the Agreement that may be brought or instituted against
Indemnitees. Contractor shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be
rendered against City or the other Indemnitees in any such suit, action, or other legal proceeding
arising out of or incident to the performance of the Agreement. Contractor shall reimburse the
City and the other Indemnitees, for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of them
in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided. Contractor's obligation
to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Contractor or
Indemnitees. This indemnity shall apply to all Claims and liability regardless of whether any
insurance policies are applicable.
5.2 Bid Protests. In addition to its obligations pursuant to Section 5.1,
Contractor shall reimburse the City for all attorney fees and costs incurred by City in connection
with, arising out of or incident to any bid protest.
5.3 City's Sole Ne~li~ence. Nothing in Section 5.1 shall be construed to
require Contractor to indemnify Indemnities for that portion of any Claim to the extent arising
from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnities.
5.4 Nonwaiver of Rights. Indemnitees do not, and shall not, waive any rights
that they may 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.
5.5 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 the Indemnitor.
5.6 Survival. The provisions of this Section 5 shall survive the termination of
the Agreement and are in addition to any other rights or remedies that Indemnitees may have
under the law. Payment is not required as a condition precedent to an Indemnitee's right to
recover under this indemnity provision, and an entry of judgment against an Contractor shall be
conclusive in favor of the Indemnitee's right to recover under this indemnity provision.
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6.0 Insurance.
6.1 Liability Insurance. Contractor shall procure and maintain in full force
and effect for the duration of this Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or
damages to property and professional negligence which may arise from or in connection with the
performance of the services hereunder by Contractor, and its agents, representatives, employees
and subconsultants. The policy limits set forth below do not act as a limitation upon the amount
of indemnification to be provided by Contractor. Contractor shall complete and execute the
following documents attached as Exhibits hereto and incorporated herein by this reference:
6.1.1 Exhibit D-1: Additional Insured Endorsement -Commercial
General Liability
Liability
6.1.2 Exhibit D-2: Additional Insured Endorsement -Automobile
6.1.3 Exhibit D-3: Additional Insured Endorsement
6.2 Minimum Scope of Insurance. Unless otherwise approved by City,
coverage shall be at least as broad as:
6.2.1 Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage
(occurrence form CG 0001).
6.2.2 Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87)
covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto).
6.2.3 Insurance Services Office form number CG 20 10 11 85 (Ed.
11/85) covering Additional Insured-Owners, Lessees or Contactors (Form B).
6.2.4 Worker's Compensation insurance as required by the State of
California and Employer's Liability Insurance.
than:
6.3 Minimum Limits of Insurance. Contractor shall maintain limits no less
6.3.1 General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate
for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. Commercial General Liability Insurance
or other form with a general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement or the
general limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
6.3.2 Automobile Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury
and property damage.
6.3.3 Employer's Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the
aggregate for bodily injury or disease and Workers' Compensation Insurance in the amount
required by law.
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6.4 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Contractor shall inform City of
any deductibles or self-insured retentions except with respect to any professional liability
insurance.
6.5 Other Insurance Provisions. The general liability and automobile liability
policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
6.5.1 City, its officers, officials, employees, designated volunteers and
agents serving as independent contractors in the role of city or agency officials, are to be covered
as additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of
Contractor; products and completed operations of Contractor; premises owned, occupied or used
by Contractor; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Contractor. The coverage
shall contain no limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, its officers, officials,
employees, designated volunteers or agents serving as independent contractors in the role of city
or agency officials which are not also limitations applicable to the named insured.
6.5.2 For any claims related to this Agreement, Contractor's insurance
coverage shall be primary insurance as respects City, its officers, officials, employees,
designated volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of city or agency
officials. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City, their officers, officials,
employees, designated volunteers or agents serving as independent contractors in the role of city
or agency officials shall be excess of Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
6.5.3 Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured
against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's
liability.
6.5.4 Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to
state that coverage shall not be canceled or materially modified except after 30 days prior written
notice by first class mail has been given to City.
6.5.5 Each insurance policy, except for any professional liability policy,
required by this clause shall expressly waive the insurer's right of subrogation against City and
its elected officials, officers, employees, servants, attorneys, designated volunteers, and agents
serving as independent contractors in the role of city or agency officials.
6.6 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a
current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII unless waived in writing by City's Risk
Manager.
6.7 Verification of Coverage. All insurance coverages shall be confirmed by
execution of endorsements on forms approved by the City. The endorsements are to be signed
by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All endorsements are to be
received and approved by City before services commence. As an alternative to City forms,
Contractor's insurer may provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements effecting the coverage required by these specifications.
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7.0 Liquidated Damages. Should the Contractor fail to complete the project, or any
part thereof, in the time agreed upon in the Contract, the Contractor shall reimburse the City for
the additional expense and damage for each calendar day that the Contract remains uncompleted
after the Contract completion date. It is agreed that the amount of such additional expense and
damage incurred by reason of failure to complete the Contract is the per diem rate $750.00 per
calendar day. Such amount is hereby agreed upon as liquidated damages for the loss to the City
resulting from the failure of the Contractor to complete the project within the allotted time and to
the value of the operation of the works dependent thereon. It is expressly understood and agreed
that this amount is a reasonable amount and is established in lieu of damages that are incapable
of calculation at the inception hereof; and this amount is not to be considered in the nature of a
penalty. The City shall have the right to deduct such damages from any amount due, or that may
become due to the Contractor, or the amount of such damages shall be due and collectible from
the Contractor or the Contractor's Surety. Progress payments made after the scheduled
completion date shall not constitute a waiver of liquidated damages.
8.0 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.
9.0 Notices. Any notices, bills, invoices, or reports authorized or required by this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed received on (a) the day of delivery if
delivered by hand or overnight courier service during Contractor's and City's regular business
hours or by facsimile before or during Contractor's regular business hours; or (b) on the third
business day following deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses
heretofore set forth in the Agreement, or to such other addresses as the parties may, from time to
time, designate in writing pursuant to the provisions of this Section. All notices shall be
addressed as follows:
If to City: City of Seal Beach -City Clerk
211 8th Street
Seal Beach, California 90740
Telephone: (562) 431-2527
Fax: (562) 493-9857
With a copy to: Public Works Director
City of Seal Beach
211 8th Street
Seal Beach, California 90740
If to Contractor: Great Scott Tree Service, Inc.
10761 Court Avenue
Stanton, CA 90680
Telephone: (714) 826-1750
Fax: (714) 826-1753
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10.0 Non-Assignability; Subcontracting. Contractor shall not assign, transfer, or
subcontract any interest in this Agreement or the performance of any of Contractor's obligations
hereunder. Any attempt by Contractor to so assign, transfer, or subcontract any rights, duties, or
obligations arising hereunder shall be null, void and of no effect.
11.0 Compliance with Laws. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal,
state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations in force at the time Contractor performs
the Services.
12.0 Non-Waiver of Terms, Rights and Remedies. Waiver by either party of any
one or more of the conditions of performance under this Agreement shall not be a waiver of any
other condition of performance under this Agreement. In no event shall the making by City of
any payment to Contractor constitute or be construed as a waiver by City of any breach of
covenant, or any default which may then exist on the part of Contractor, and the making of any
such payment by City shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to City
with regard to such breach or default.
13.0 Attorneys' Fees. In the event that either party to this Agreement shall commence
any legal action or proceeding to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the
prevailing party in such action or proceeding shall be entitled to recover its costs of suit,
including all attorneys' fees incurred in connection therewith.
14.0 Construction. The validity, interpretation, and performance of this Agreement
shall be controlled by and construed under the laws of the State of California. In the event of any
asserted ambiguity in, or dispute regarding the interpretation of any matter herein, the
interpretation of this Agreement shall not be resolved by any rules of interpretation providing for
interpretation against the party who causes the uncertainty to exist or against the party who
drafted the Agreement or who drafted that portion of the Agreement.
15.0 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including any other documents
incorporated herein by specific reference, represents the entire and integrated agreement between
Contractor and City. This Agreement supersedes all prior oral or written negotiations,
representations, or agreements. This Agreement may not be amended, nor any provision ~ or
breach hereof waived, except in a writing signed by the parties which expressly refers to this
Agreement.
(Intentionally Left Blank)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, through their respective authorized
representatives, have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
By:
David N. Carmany, City Manager
CONTRACTOR:
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Attest:
By:
Linda Devine, City Clerk
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Approved as to Form:
By:
Quinn M. Barrow, City Attorney
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