5. ACCEPTABILITY OF INSURERS
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A-:VII, licensed to do business in California, and satisfactory to the City. Exception may be made for the State Compensation Insurance Fund when not specifically rated.
6. VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE
Contractor shall furnish City with original certificates of insurance and endorsements effecting coverage required by this Contract on forms satisfactory to the 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 supplied or approved by the City. All certificates and endorsements must be received and approved by the City before work commences. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.
7. SUBCONTRACTORS
All subcontractors shall meet the requirements of this Section before commencing any work. Contractor shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. Subcontractor policies of General Liability insurance shall name the City, its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers as additional insureds using form ISO 20 38 04 13 or endorsements providing the exact same coverage. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein except as otherwise agreed to by the City in writing.
8. REPORTING OF CLAIMS
Contractor shall report to the City, in addition to Contractor’s insurer, any and all insurance claims submitted by Contractor in connection with the work performed under this Contract.
Attach:
Insurance Certificate and Endorsements
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E X H I B I T C
City Supplemental Terms and Conditions
As used in this Exhibit C, Contractor refers to COLUMBIA ELECTRIC, INC.
1. INSURANCE
Contractor shall not commence Work under this Contract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. In addition, Contractor shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subcontractor has secured all insurance required under Exhibit B. Failure to provide and maintain all required insurance shall be grounds for the City to terminate this Contract for cause.
2. PAYMENT OF TAXES
2.1 Taxes Included
The lump sum and rates set forth in Exhibit A shall include full compensation for all taxes which Contractor is required to pay, whether imposed by Federal, State or local government, including, without being limited to, Federal excise tax. No tax exemption certificate nor any document designed to exempt Contractor from payment of any tax will be furnished to Contractor by City, as to any tax on labor, services, materials, transportation, or any other items furnished pursuant to the Contract. Contractor shall withhold and pay any and all sales and use taxes, withholding taxes, whether State or Federal, Social Security taxes, State Unemployment Insurance charges and all other taxes which are now or hereafter may be required to be paid or withheld under any laws.
2.2 Business Tax
Contractor has and shall maintain a current business license with City of Emeryville during the term of this contract. Contractor shall insert in each of its subcontract Contracts a provision which requires its subcontractors to present proof that the subcontractor has obtained a current business license with City of Emeryville during the term of this contract.
3. PERMITS AND LICENSES
Contractor covenants and declares that it has obtained all diplomas, certificates, licenses, permits or the like required of Contractor by any and all national, state, regional, county, city or local boards, agencies, commissions, committees or other regulatory bodies in order to perform the Work contracted for under this Contract.
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Contractor shall comply with all permits applicable to the Work. Contractor has and shall maintain the appropriate State Contractor’s License, pursuant to Chapter 9 of Division 3 of the California Business and Professions Code.
4. CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE REQUIREMENTS
A. Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq., which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects (“Prevailing Wage Laws”). If the Work is being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Contractor agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws.
Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Contractor and all subcontractors to comply with all California Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815) and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). The requirement to submit certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code section 1771.4 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4.
B. If the Work is being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Contractor and all subcontractors performing such Work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Contractor shall maintain registration for the duration of the Contract and require the same of any subcontractors, as applicable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.
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C. This Contract may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Contractor’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements. Any stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Contractor or any subcontractor that affect Contractor’s performance of Work, including any delay, shall be Contractor’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Contractor caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Contractor or any subcontractor.
D. Pursuant to the requirements of section 1860 of the California Labor Code, Contractor will be required to secure the payment of workers’ compensation to his employees in accordance with the provisions of section 3700 of the Labor Code. By signing this Contract, Contractor certifies the following:
“I am aware of the provisions of section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.” E. Failure by Contractor to comply with any provision of this Section shall constitute a default of this Contract and shall be grounds for termination as provided in this Contract.
5. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
All Work performed by Contractor under this Contract shall be in accordance with applicable federal, state and local requirements, including, but not limited to environmental laws and laws regarding disposal of hazardous wastes.
6. NONCOLLUSION DECLARATION
By executing this Contract, Contractor declares that only persons or parties interested in this Contract are those named in Contractor’s bid or proposal and that such bid or proposal was not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm or organization; that the bid or proposal was genuine and not collusive or sham; that the signatory to this Contract has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited others to put in a sham bid or proposal, or to refrain from bidding or proposing; and that the signatory to this Contract has not in any manner sought by collusion to secure for itself an advantage over other potential proposers.
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7. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
Contractor covenants and agrees that in performing the Work required under this Contract, Contractor shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age or disability, except as provided in section 12940 of the Government Code.
8. BONDS (REQUIRED FOR CONTRACT PRICES $25,000 AND GREATER)
8.1 Payment Bond
Required / Not Required
If required for this Contract, before beginning the Work, Contractor shall provide a labor and materials bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Compensation, and which conforms with the requirements of Civil Code section 9550 et seq., as may be amended from time to time.
8.2 Performance Bond
Required / Not Required
If required for this Contract, before beginning the Work, Contractor shall provide a performance bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Compensation to guarantee the faithful performance of the Work.
8.3 Bond Provisions
Any and all bonds required for this Contract shall be in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Any such bond must be issued by a corporate surety which is an admitted surety insurer in the State of California. Any bond signed by an agent must be accompanied by a certified copy of such agent’s authority to act. If the surety on any bond provided by Contractor is declared bankrupt or becomes insolvent or it’s right to do business is terminated in any state where any part of the work is located, Contractor shall, within seven (7) days thereafter, substitute another bond and surety in accordance with the requirements set forth herein. Any alteration or alterations made in the Plans and Specifications which are a part of this Contract or in any provision of this Contract shall not operate to release any surety from liability on any required bond and the consent to make such alterations is hereby given. Any surety on such bonds hereby waives the provisions of Section 2819 of the Civil Code.
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9. CITY LABOR REQUIREMENTS
A. As of the Effective Date, compliance with the City’s living wage ordinance is required / not required for this Contract. If this Contract provides for compensation to Contractor of $25,000 or more within a single fiscal year for providing services to the City, then Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the City’s Living Wage Ordinance set forth in Chapter 31 of Title 5 of the Emeryville Municipal Code, unless (i) Contractor is a governmental entity, (ii) this Contract is subject to a higher prevailing wage rate as defined in the California Labor Code, or (iii) this Contract is subject to federal or state laws or regulations that would preclude the application of the City’s laws.
B. Compliance with the Living Wage Ordinance, if applicable, shall be required during the term of the Contract for all employees of Contractor who perform at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the work arising from this Contract, unless said employees are otherwise exempt from the application of the Living Wage Ordinance pursuant to Section 5-31.08 of the Emeryville Municipal Code.
Contractor shall promptly provide to the City documents and information verifying compliance with the requirements of the Living Wage Ordinance within ten (10) working days following a written request for such documentation and information from the City.
C. Failure to comply with the Living Wage Ordinance provides that a person claiming a violation thereof may bring an action against Contractor for back pay, reinstatement and compensatory damages, as well as a penalty up to three times the amount of damages for a willful violation, plus reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. In addition, the City may terminate the Contract and pursue any other remedies available to the City, including debarment, for violations of the Living Wage Ordinance.
D. Contractor shall notify each of its affected employees with regards to wages that are required to be paid pursuant to this Contract. “Living Wage” means no less than $17.48 PER HOUR (which is subject to increase annually on July 1st to reflect the twelve-month average increase to the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers in the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Metropolitan Statistical Area for the preceding year from May to April, not to exceed three percent (3%) in any one year) including wages and health benefits. If employer contributions for health benefits are not paid on an hourly basis, the employer must demonstrate to the City the hourly value of such benefits in order to receive credit for such payments to covered employees.
E. In addition to the Living Wage Ordinance, the Contractor may be required to comply with the City’s Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave, and Other Employment Standards Ordinance, as set forth in Chapter 37 of Title 5 of the Emeryville Municipal Code, to the extent it is applicable.
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10. RECORDS
Contractor will permit City to audit, examine, and make copies of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls, records of personnel, conditions of employment and or data relating to all matters covered by this Contract. Except as otherwise authorized, such records shall be maintained for a period of three years from the date that final payment is made under this Contract.
11. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY
No member, official or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Contractor or any successor in interest in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which may become due to the Contractor or successor or on any obligation under the terms of this Contract.
12. SEVERABILITY
The caption or headnote on articles or sections of this Contract are intended for convenience and reference purposes only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent thereof, or of this Contract nor in any way affect this Contract. Should any article(s) or section(s), or any part thereof, later be deemed unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Contract shall remain in full force and effect to the extent possible.
13. COUNTERPARTS
This Contract may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original. It is expressly agreed that each Party to this Contract shall be bound by its own telecopied, scanned, electronic or digital signature and shall accept the telecopied, scanned, electronic or digital signature of the other Party to this Contract.
14. NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES
Except to the extent expressly provided for herein, there are no intended third-party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
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John Kennedy
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