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SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT
This SERVI
CE PROVIDER AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into this ____ day of October 2024 (“ Effective Date ”), by and between the CITY OF ALAMEDA, a municipal corporation (“the City”), and Kitchell CEM, Inc, a Califor nia C Corporation, whose address is 2450 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 500, Sacramento, CA 95833 (“ Provider”), in reference to the following facts and circumstances:
RECITALS
A. The City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of the City.
B. The City is in need of the following services: Demolition project management services for Building 114, located at 2450 Saratoga Street at Al ameda Point. Provider was selected on a sole source basis, because of Provider’s extensive experience and expertise in project management services. The selection process also included review of proposal, successful interview process, verification of references for similar work conduc ted in other local municipalities, and previous satisfactory work at Alameda Point.
C. Provider is specially trained, experienced and competent to perform the special services which will be required by this Agreement.
D. The City and Provider desire to enter into an agreement for demolition project management services, upon the terms and conditions herein.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the fo rgoing, which are incorporated herein by reference, and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the City and Provider agree as follows:
1. TERM:
The term of this Agreement shall retroactively commence on the 2nd day of October 2024, and shall terminate on the 30th day of June 2025, unless terminated earlier as set forth herein.
2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED:
Provider agrees to do all necessary work at its own cost and expense, to furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials, except as otherwis e specified, and to do all necessary work included in Exhibit A as requested. Provi der acknowledges that the work plan included in Exhibit A is tentative and does not commit the City to request Provider to perform all tasks included therein.
3. COMPENSATION TO PROVIDER:
a. By the 7th day of each month, Provider shall submit to the City an invoice for the total amount of work done the previous month. Pricing and accounting of charges are to be
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according to the fee schedule as set forth in Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference.
Extra work must be approved in writing by the City Manager or their designee prior to performance and shall be paid on a Time and Material basis as set forth in Exhibit A. b. The total compensation for this Agreement shall not exceed $70,943.00 that includes 10% for contingencies. Use of contingency shall be for items of work outside the original scope and requires prior written authorization by the City.
4. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE:
Provider and the City agree that time is of the essence regarding the performance of this Agreement.
5. STANDARD OF CARE:
Provider agrees to perform all services hereunder in a manner commensurate with the prevailing standards of like professionals or service providers, as applicable, in the San Francisco Bay Area and agrees that all services shall be performed by qualified a nd experienced personnel who are not employed by the City.
6. INDEPENDENT PARTIES:
Provider hereby declares that Provider is engaged as an independent business and Provider agrees to perform the services as an independent contractor. The manner and means of conducting the services and tasks are under the control of Pr ovider except to the extent they are limited by statute, rule or regulation and the express terms of this Agreement. No civil service status or other right of employment will be acquired by virtue of Provider’s services. None of the benefits provided by the City to its employees, including but not limited to unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation plans, vacation and sick leave, are available from the City to Provider, its employees or agents. Deductions shall not be made for any state or federal taxes, FICA payments, PERS payments, or other purposes normally asso ciated with an employer-employee relationship from any compensation due to Provider. Paymen ts of the above items, if required, are the responsibility of Provider.
7. IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT (IRCA):
Provider assumes any and all responsibility for verifying the identity and employment authorization of all of its employees performing work hereunder, pursuant to all applicable IRCA or other federal, or state rules and regulations. Provider shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from and against any loss, damage, liability, costs or expenses arising from any noncompliance of this provision by Provider.
8. NON-DISCRIMINATION:
Consistent with the City’s policy and state and federal law that harassment and discrimination are unacceptable conduct, Provider and its employees, contractors, and agents shall not harass or discriminate against any job applicant, City employee, or any other person on the basis of any kind of any statutorily (federal, state or local) protected class, including but not limited to: race, religious creed, color, national origi n, ancestry, disability (both mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (e.g. cancer), genetic information, marital status, sex,
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gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, political affiliation, military and veteran status or legitimate union activities. Provider agrees that any violation of this provision shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
9. HOLD HARMLESS:
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Provider shall indemnify, defend (with counsel acceptable to the City) and hold harmless the City, its City Council, boards, commissions, officials, employees, agents a nd volunteers (“Indemnitees”) from and against any and all loss, damages, liability, obligations, claims, suits, judgments, costs and expenses whatsoever, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of litigation (“Claims”), to the extent caused by the Provider’s performance of its obligations under this Agreement or out of the operations conducted by Provider even if the City is found to have been negligent. If the Claims filed ag ainst Indemnitees allege negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct on the part of Provider, Provider shall have no right of reimbursement against Indemnitees for the costs of defense even if negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct is not found on the part of Provider. Provider shall not have any obligations to indemnify Indemnitees if the loss or damage is found to have resulted solely from the negligence or the willful misconduct of the City. The defense and indemnification obligations of this Agreement are undertaken in addition to, and sh all not in any way be limited by, the insurance obligations contained in this Agreement.
b. As to Claims for professional liability only, Provider’s obligation to defend Indemnitees (as set forth above) is limited as provided in California Civil Code Section 2782.8. c. Provider’s obligation to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Indemnities shall expressly survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement.
10. INSURANCE:
a. On or before the commencement of the terms of this Agreement, Provider shall furnish the City’s Risk Manager with certificat es showing the type, amount, class of operations covered, effective dates and dates of expiration of insurance coverage in compliance with Sections
10.b. (1) through (5). The Certificate Holder shou ld be The City of Alameda, 2263 Santa Clara, Ave., Alameda, CA 94501. Such certificates, which do not limit Provider’s indemnification, shall also contain substantially the following statement:
“Should any of the above insuran ce covered by this certificate be canceled or coverage reduced before the expiration date thereof, the insurer affording coverage shall provide thirty (30) days’ advance written notice to the City of Alameda. Attention: Risk Manager.” Provider shall maintain in force at all times during the performance of this Agreement all appropriate coverage of insurance required by this Agreement with an insurance company licensed to offer insurance business in the State of Califor nia with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII or Standard & Poor’s Rating (if rated) of at least BBB unless otherwise acceptable to the City. Provider shall deliver updated insurance certificates to the City at the address described in Section 17.f. prior to the expiration of the ex isting insurance certificate for the duration of the term of Agreement. Endorsements naming th e City, its City Council, boards, commissions,
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officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insured shall be submitted with the insurance certificates.
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b. COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Provider shall maintain insurance coverage and limits at least as broad as:
(1) Workers’ Compensation:
Statutory coverage as required by the State of California, as well as a Waiver of Subrogation (Rights of Recovery) endorsement. (2) Liability:
Commercial general liability coverage in the following minimum limits:
Bodily Injury: $1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate - all other
Property Damage: $1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
If submitted, combined single limit policy with per occurrence limits in the amounts of $2,000,000 and aggregate limits in the amounts of $4,000,000 will be considered equivalent to the required minimum limits shown above. Provider shall also submit declarations and policy e ndorsements pages. Additional Insured Endorsement naming the City, its City Council, boards, commissions, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers is required. The Additional Insured Endorsement shall include primary and non-contributory coverage at least as broad as the CG 2010.
(3) Automotive:
Comprehensive automobile liability coverage (any auto) in the following minimum limits:
Bodily injury: $1,000,000 each occurrence
Property Damage: $1,000,000 each occurrence
or
Combined Single Limit: $2,000,000 each occurrence
Additional Insured Endorsement naming the City, its City Council, boards, commissions, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers is required. (4) Professional Liability: Intentionally Omitted.
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) Cyber Liability: Intentionally Omitted.
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As to commercial general liability and automob ile lia bility insurance, such insurance will provide that it constitutes primary insurance with respect to claims insured by such policy, and, except with respect to limits, that insurance applies separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought. Such insurance is not additional to or contributing with any other insurance carried by or for the benefit of the City.
c. SUBROGATION WAIVER:
Provider hereby agrees to waive rights of subrogation that any insurer of Provider may acquire from Provider by virtue of the pa yment of any loss. Provider agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether the City has received a waiver of subrogati on endorsement from the insurer. The Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City for all work performed by Provider, its employees, agents and subcontractors. d. FAILURE TO SECURE:
If Provider at any time during th e term hereof should fail to secure or maintain the foregoing insurance, the City shall be permitted to obtain such insurance in Provider’s name or as an agent of Provider and shall be compensated by Provider for the costs of the insurance premiums at the maximum rate permitted by law and computed from the date written notice is received that the premiums have not been paid.
e. ADDITIONAL INSUREDS:
The City, its City Council, boards, commi ssions, officials, em ployees, agents, and volunteers shall be named as additional insured(s) under all insurance coverages, except workers’ compensation and professional liability insurance. The naming of an additional insured shall not affect any recovery to which such additional insured would be entitled under this policy if not named as such additional insured. An additional insured named herein shall not be held liable for any premium, deductible portion of any loss, or expense of any nature on this policy or any extension thereof. Any other insurance held by an additional insured sh all not be required to contribute anything toward any loss or expense covered by the insurance provided by this policy.
Additional Insured coverage under Provider’s pol icy shall be primary and non-contributory and will not seek contribution from the City’s insurance or self-insurance. Any available insurance proceeds broader than or in excess of the specified minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or limits shall be available to the additional insured(s). f. SUFFICIENCY OF INSURANCE:
The insurance limits required by the City are not represented as being sufficient to protect Provider. Provider is advised to consult Provider’s insurance broker to determine adequate coverage for Provider. The coverage and limits shall be (1) the minimum coverage and limits specified in this Agreement; or (2) the broader coverage and maximum limits of the coverage carried by or available to Provider; whichever is greater. g. EXCESS OR UMBRELLA LIABILITY:
If any Excess or Umbrella Liability policies are used to meet the limits of liability required by this Agreement, then said policies shall be true “following form” of the underlying policy coverage, terms, conditions, and provisions and shall meet all of the insurance requirements stated in this Agreement, including but not limited to, the additional insured, SIR, and primary insurance
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requirements stated therein. No insurance policies maintained by the indemnified parties or Additional Insureds, whether primary or excess, and which also apply to a loss covered hereunder, shall be called upon to contribute to a loss until all the primary and excess liability policies carried by or available to the Provider are exhausted.
11. CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
Provider warrants that it is not a conflict of interest for Provider to perform the services re
quired by this Agreement. Provider may be required to fill out a conflict of interest form if the services provided under this Agreement require Provider to make certain governmental decisions or serve in a staff capacity as defined in Title 2, Division 6, Section 18700 of the California Code of Regulations.
12. PROHIBITION AGAINST TRANSFERS:
a. Provider shall not assign, sublease, hypothecate, or transfer this Agreement, or any interest therein, directly or i ndirectly, by operation of law or otherwise, without prior written consent of the City Manager. Provider shall submit a written request for consent to transfer to the City Manager at least thirty (30) days in advance of the desired transfer. The City Manager or their designee may consent or reject such request in their sole and absolute discretion. Any attempt to do so without said consent shall be null and void, and any assignee, sublessee, hypothecate or transferee shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer. However, claims for money agains t the City under this Agreement may be assigned by Provider to a bank, trust company or other financial institution without prior written consent. b. The sale, assignment, transfer or othe r disposition of any of the issued and outstanding capital stock, membership interest, partnership interest, or the equivalent, which shall result in changing the control of Provider, shall be construed as an assignment of this Agreement.
Control means fifty percent or more of the voting power of Provider.
13. APPROVAL OF SUB-PROVIDERS:
a. Only those persons and/or businesses whose names and resumés are attached to this Agreement shall be used in the performance of this Agreement. However, if after the start of this Agreement, Provider wishes to use sub-providers, at no additional costs to the City, then Provider shall submit a written request for consent to add sub-providers including the names of the sub- providers and the reasons for the request to the City Manager at least five (5) days in advance. The City Manager may consent or reject such requests in their sole and absolute discretion. b. Each sub-provider shall be required to furnish proof of workers’ compensation insurance and shall also be required to carry general, automobile and professional liability insurance (as applicable) in reasonable conformity to the insurance carried by Provider. c. In addition, any tasks or services perform ed by sub-providers shall be subject to each provision of this Agreement. Provider shall include the following language in their agreement with any sub-provider: “Sub-pr oviders hired by Provider agree to be bound to Provider and the City in the same manner and to the same extent as Provider is bound to the City.” d. The requirements in this Section 13 sha ll not apply to persons who are merely
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providing materials, supplies, data or information that Provider then analyzes and incorporates into its work product.
14. PERMITS AND LICENSES:
Provider, at its sole expense, shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement, all appropriate permits, certificates and licenses, including a City business license that may be required in connection with the performance of the services and tasks hereunder.
15. REPORTS:
a. Each and every report, draft, work product, map, record and other document produced, prepared or caused to be prepared by Provider pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement shall be the exclusive property of the City.
b. No report, information or other data given to or prepared or assembled by Provider pursuant to this Agreement shall be made available to any individual or organization by Provider without prior approval of the City Manager or their designee. c. Provider shall, at such time and in such form as City Manager or their designee may require, furnish reports concerning the status of services and tasks required under this Agreement.
16. RECORDS:
a. Provider shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the services, tasks, work, documents and data in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of Provider’s performance under the Agreement, as well as mainta in books and records rela ted to sales, costs, expenses, receipts and other such information required by the City that relate to the performance of the services and tasks under this Agreement (collectively the “Records”). b. All Records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. Provider shall provide free access to the Records to the representatives of the City or its designees during regular business hours upon reasonable prior notice. The City has the right to examine and audit the Records, and to make copies or transcripts therefrom as necessary, and to allow inspection of all proceedings and activities related to this Agreement. Such Records, together with supporting documents, shall be kept separate from other documents and records and shall be maintained by Provider for a period of three (3) years after receipt of final payment.
c. If supplemental examination or audit of th e Records is necessary due to concerns raised by the City’s preliminary examination or audit of record s, and the City’s supplemental examination or audit of the records discloses a failure to adhere to appropriate internal financial controls, or other breach of this Agreement or failure to act in good faith, then Provider shall reimburse the City for all reasonable costs an d expenses associated with the supplemental examination or audit.
17. NOTICES:
a. All notices shall be in writing and delivered: (i) by hand; or (ii) sent by registered, express, or certified mail, with return receipt requested or with deliver y confirmation requested
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from the U.S. postal service; or (iii) sent by overnight or same day courier service at the party’s respective address listed in this Section.
b. Each notice shall be deemed to have been received on the earlier to occur of: (x) actual delivery or the date on whic h delivery is refused; or (y) three (3) days after notice is deposited in the U.S. mail or with a courier se rvice in the manner described above (Sundays and City holidays excepted).
c. Either party may, at any time, change its notice address (other than to a post office box address) by giving the other party three (3) days prior written notice of the new address. d. All notices, demands, requests, or approva ls from Provider to the City shall be addressed to the City at:
City of Alameda
Base Reuse and Economic Development
950 West Mall Square, #205
Alameda, CA 94501
ATTENTION: Annie Cox, Management Analyst
Ph: (510) 747-6893 / [email protected]
e. All notices, demands, requests, or approva ls from the City to Provider shall be addressed to Provider at:
Kitchell CEM
405 - 14
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Oakland, CA 94612
ATTENTION: %ULDQ-HPR
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f. All updated insurance certificates from Provider to the City shall be addressed to the City at:
City of Alameda
City Attorney’s Office
2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room #280
Alameda, CA 94501
ATTENTION: Lisa Cooper, Administrative Services Coordinator Ph: (510) 747-4764 / [email protected]
18. SAFETY:
a. Provider will be solely and completely responsible for conditions of all vehicles owned or operated by Provider, including the safety of all persons and property during performance of the services and tasks under this Agreement. This requirement will apply continuously and not be limited to normal working hours. In addition, Provider will comply with all safety provisions in confor mance with U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Act, any equivalent state law, and all other applicable federal, state, county and local laws, ordinances, codes, and any regulations that may be detailed in other parts of the Agreement. Where
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any of these are in conflict, the more stringent requirements will be followed. Provider’s failure to thoroughly familiarize itself with the aforementi oned safety provisions will not relieve it from compliance with the obligations and penalties set forth herein. b. Provider will immediately notify the City within 24 hours of any incident of death, serious personal injury or subs tantial property damage that occurs in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Provider will promptly submit to the City a written report of all incidents that occur in connection with this Agreement. This report must include the following information: (i) name and address of injured or deceased person(s); (ii) name and address of Provider’s employee(s) involved in the incident; (iii) name and address of Provider’s liability insurance carrier; (iv) a detailed description of the incident; and (v) a police report.
19. TERMINATION:
a. In the event Provider fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions hereof at the time and in the manner required hereunder, Provider shall be deemed in default in the performance of this Agreement. If such default is not cured within two (2) business days after receipt by Provider from the City of written notice of default, specifying the nature of such default and the steps necessary to cure such default, the City may thereafter immediately terminate the Agreement forthwith by giving to Provider written notice thereof. b. The foregoing notwithstanding, the City shall have the option, at its sole discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement by giving seven (7) days’ prior written notice to Provider as provided herein.
c. Upon termination of this Agreement either for cause or for convenience, each party shall pay to the other party that portion of compensation specified in this Agreement that is earned and unpaid prior to the effective date of termination. The obligation of the parties under this Section 19.c. shall survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement.
20. ATTORNEYS’ FEES:
In the event of any litigation, including administrative proceedings, relating to this Agreement, including but not limited to any actio n or suit by any party, assignee or beneficiary against any other party, beneficiary or assignee, to enforce, interpret or seek relief from any provision or obligation arising out of this Agreement, the parties and litigants shall bear their own attorney’s fees and costs. No party or litigant shall be entitled to recover any attorneys’ fees or costs from any other party or litigant, regardless of which party or litigant might prevail.
21. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
Provider acknowledges that the C ity shall have the right to impose, at the City’s sole discretion, requirements that it deems are necessary to protect the health and safety of the City employees, residents, and visitors. Provider ag rees to comply with all such requirements, including, but not limited to, mandatory vaccinati ons, the use of personal protective equipment (e.g. masks), physical distancing, and health screenings. Provider also agrees to make available to the City, at the City’s request, records to demonstrate Provider’s compliance with this Section.
22. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS:
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During the term of this Agreement, Provider shall keep fully informed of all existing and future state and federal laws and all municipal ordinances and regulations of the City of Alameda which affect the manner in which the services or tasks are to be performed by Provider, as well as all such orders and decrees of bodies or tribuna ls having any jurisdiction or authority over the same. Provider shall comply with all applicable laws, state and federal and all ordinances, rules and regulations enacted or issued by the City.
23. CONFLICT OF LAW:
This Agreement shall be interpreted under, and enforced by the laws of the State of California without regard to any choice of law rules which may dir ect the application of laws of another jurisdiction. The Agreement and obligations of the parties are subject to all valid laws, orders, rules, and regulations of the authorities having jurisdiction over this Agreement (or the successors of those authorities). Any suits brought pursuant to this Agreement shall be filed with the courts of the County of Alameda, State of California.
24. WAIVER:
A waiver by the City of any breach of any term, covenant, or cond ition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subs equent breach of the sa me or any other term, covenant, or condition contained herein, whether of the same or a different character.
25. INTEGRATED CONTRACT:
Subject to the language of Section 30, the Recitals and exhibits are a material part of this Agreement and are expressly incorporated here in. This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding of every ki nd or nature whatsoever betwee n the parties hereto, and all preliminary negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein. No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions hereof. Any modification of this Agreement will be effective only by written execution signed by both the City and Provider.
26. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMPLIANCE AND
PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS ON PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS:
Effective January 1, 2015, no Contractor or Subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 (with the limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposed only under Labor code Section 1771.1( a)). Register at https://efiling.dir.ca.gov/PWCR
No Contractor or Subcontractor may be aw arded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 20 15) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5.
This project is subject to compliance monito ring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.
The Prime Contractor is required to post job site notices prescribed by regulations. See 8 Calif. Code Regulation §16451(d).
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Effective April 1, 2015, All Contractors an d Subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner at:
https://apps.dir.ca.gov/ecpr/das/altlogin
27. REGISTRATION OF CONTRACTORS:
Before submitting bids, contractors shall be licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, of the Business and Professional Code of the State of California.
28. PCC SECTION 9204 SUMMARY - CLAIMS SUBMITTED BETWEEN 01-01-2017 AND 01-01-2027.:
Notwithstanding anything else to th e contrary stated in the Information For Bidders (IFB) or the Contract Documents, all claims, regardless of dollar amount, submitted between January 1, 2017 and January 1, 2027 shall be governed by PCC Section 9204 and this section.
The following provisions and procedures shall apply:
A. For the purposes of this section, the term “Claim”, “Contractor”, “mediation”, “Public Entity” “Public works project” and “Subcontractor” shall have the meaning provided for in PCC Section 9204.
B. Contractor shall submit each Claim (whether for a time extension, payment for money or damages) in writing and in co mpliance with PCC Section 9204. Contractor must include reasonable documentation to support each claim.
C. Upon receipt of a Claim, the City shall conduct a reasonable review and respond in writing within 45 days of receipt and shall identify in a written statement what portions of the claim are disputed and undisputed. Undisputed portions of the Claim shall be process and paid within 60 days of the written statement. Undisputed amounts not paid in a timely manner shall bear interest at 7% per annum. The City and Contractor ma y mutually agree to extend the 45 day response time.
D. If the City needs approval from the City Council to provide a written statement, the 45 days may be extended to 3 days following the next duly noticed public meeting pursuant to PCC Section 9204(d)(1)(C).
E. If the City fails to timely respond to a Claim or if Contractor disputes the City’s response, Contractor may submit a written demand for an informal meet and confer conference with the City to settle the issues in dispute. The demand must be sent via registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. Upon receipt, the City shall schedule the conference within 30 days.
F. Within 10 business days following the informal meet and confer conference, the City shall submit to Contractor a written statement describing any issues remaining in dispute and that portion which is undisputed. Undisputed portions of the Claim shall be process and paid within 60 days of the written statement. Undisputed amounts not paid in a timely manner shall bear interest at 7% per annum. Th e issues remaining in dispute shall be submitted to non-binding mediation. If the City and Contractor mutually agree on a mediator, each party shall pay equal portions of all associated costs. If within 10 business days, the City and Contractor cannot agree on a mediator, each party shall select a mediator (paying all costs associated with their selected mediator), and those mediators shall select a qualified neutral thir d party to mediate the disputed issues. The City and Contractor shall pay equal portions of all associated costs of such third party mediator.
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G. Unless otherwise agreed by the City and C ontractor, any mediation conducted hereunder shall excuse any further obligation under Public Contract Code Section 20104.4 to mediate after litigation has commenced.
H. The City reserves all rights and remedies that it has pursuant to the Construction Contract, plans and specification, at law or in equity which are not in conflict with PCC 9204.
This Section shall be automatically extended if legislation is lawfully passed which extends the terms of Public Contract Code Section 9204 beyond January 1, 2027.
29. CAPTIONS:
The captions in this Agreement are for convenience only, are not a part of the Agreement and in no way affect, limit or amplify the terms or provisions of this Agreement.
30. COUNTERPARTS:
This Agreement may be executed in any numbe r of counterparts (including by fax, PDF, DocuSign, or other electronic means), each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
31. SIGNATORY:
By signing this Agreement, signatory warrants and represents that they executed this Agreement in their authorized capacity and that by their signature on this Agreement, they or the entity upon behalf of which they acted, executed this Agreement.
32. CONTROLLING AGREEMENT:
In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of this Agreement (as amended, supplemented, restated or otherw ise modified from time to time) and any other terms and conditions wherever contained, including, without limitation, terms and conditions included within exhibits, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control and be primary. [REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have each caused this Agreement to be duly executed on its behalf as of the Effective Date.
Kitchell CEM, Inc. CITY OF ALAMEDA
a California C Corporation a municipal corporation
Geoffrey Bachanas Jennifer Ott
President City Manager
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
Maria Davila
Assistant Secretary, Finance Director
Abigail Thorne-Lyman
Base Reuse and Economic Development
Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
L e n A s l a n i a n
Assistan
t City Attorney
10/15/2024
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