Fontana City Council
September 28, 2026

Monday, September 28, 2026
City of Fontana
8437 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Special Meeting
CLOSED SESSION - 8:00 A.M.

REGULAR MEETING - IMMEDIATELY

FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
Cypress Neighborhood Center
8380 Cypress Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Special City Council Meeting
Acquanetta Warren - Mayor
Peter A. Garcia - Mayor Pro Tem
John B. Roberts - Council Member
Jesus "Jesse" Sandoval - Council Member
Phillip Cothran - Council Member
Germaine McClellan Key - City Clerk
Janet Koehler-Brooks, City Treasurer
1 Special City Council Meeting Special Meeting September 28, 2026 Welcome to a meeting of the Fontana City Council.

Welcome to a meeting of the Fontana City Council. Today's Special Meeting is held at the Cypress Neighborhood Center 8380 Cypress Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335. To address the Council, please fill out a card located at the entrance to the right indicating your desire to speak on either a specific agenda item or under Public Communications and give it to the City Clerk. Your name will be called when it is your turn to speak. In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC § 12132), the Cypress Neighborhood Center is wheelchair accessible, and a portable microphone is available. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative forms to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires accommodation to participate in a meeting should direct such a request to the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 350-7602 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Any public record, relating to an open session agenda item, that is distributed within 72 hours prior to the meeting is available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office.

The City provides automated live translation services during City Council meetings. To request additional language assistance, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (909) 350-7602.

La Ciudad ofrece servicios automatizados de traducción en vivo durante las reuniones del Concejo Municipal. Para solicitar asistencia adicional en otros idiomas, comuníquese con la Oficina, “City Clerk” al (909) 350-7602.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION:

This is an opportunity for citizens to speak to the City Council for up to 3 minutes on the following Closed Session. The Mayor and City Council reserve the right to adjust this time limit based on the number of speakers who wish to address the Mayor and City Council.

A. Public Communications - Closed Session
CLOSED SESSION:

A. 8:00 A.M. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED

LITIGATION
Pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation: One Potential Case
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:

A. Call To Order/Roll Call:

INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

A. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance:

2 Special City Council Meeting Special Meeting September 28, 2026 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:

This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council for up to three (3) minutes total on items either on the Agenda or items not on the Agenda, but within the City Council's jurisdiction. Note that Public Hearing items have individual and specific public input opportunities during the public hearing and testimony on those items will only be taken during the public hearing. The Council is prohibited by law from discussing or taking immediate action on non-agendized items. The Mayor and City Council reserve the right to adjust this time limit based on the number of speakers who wish to address the Mayor and City Council.

A. Public Communications
CONSENT CALENDAR:

All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time Council votes on them, unless a member of the Council requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.

Approve Consent Calendar Items as recommended by staff.

A. Authorization to Apply for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (“CWSRF”) with California State Water Resources
Control Board
26-1286

1. Authorize the Public Works & Engineering Department to apply for CWSRF with the California State Water Resources Control Board.

2. Authorize the City Manager, or City Manager’s designee, to enter into and transmit any documents necessary or desirable to ensure the City's timely submittal of the CWSRF.

3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-089, delegating the City Manager with signing authority to enter into the financial assistance agreement, if awarded, and any amendments or changes thereto, and enter into all certifications, commitments, disbursement requests, and other documents necessary to secure and administer the financial assistance.

Attachment No. 1- Reso No. 2026-089
Attachment No. 2- Exhibit 1.docx
Attachments:

B. Grant Acceptance of Fontana’s Downtown Economic
Incentive Program
26-1258

1. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into a contract with the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to accept a contribution in the amount of $500,000 for the Fontana Downtown Economic Incentive Program.

2. Authorize the City Manager, or City Manager’s designee, to enter into and transmit any documents necessary or desirable to ensure the City’s timely submittal and execution of the Board of Supervisors discretionary funding

3 Special City Council Meeting Special Meeting September 28, 2026 allocation.

Attachment No. 1- Fontana Downtown Economic Incentive
Program_encrypted_ (1).pdf
Attachments:

CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS:

A. City Manager Communications
ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:

A. Elected Officials Communications/Reports
ADJOURNMENT:

A. Adjournment
Adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting on October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Steelworkers' Auditorium located at 8437 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California.

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File #: 26-1287 Agenda Date: 9/28/2026
Agenda #: A. Category: Closed Session
Closed Session
Monday, September 28, 2026
8:00 A.M.

Cypress Neighborhood Center
City Council
Acquanetta Warren, Mayor
Peter Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem
John Roberts, Council Member
Jesus “Jesse” Sandoval, Council Member
Phillip W. Cothran., Council Member
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File #: 26-1286 Agenda Date: 9/28/2026
Agenda #: A. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Engineering
SUBJECT:

Authorization to Apply for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (“CWSRF”) with California State Water Resources Control Board
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Authorize the Public Works & Engineering Department to apply for CWSRF with the California State Water Resources Control Board.

2. Authorize the City Manager, or City Manager’s designee, to enter into and transmit any documents necessary or desirable to ensure the City's timely submittal of the CWSRF.

3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-089, delegating the City Manager with signing authority to enter into the financial assistance agreement, if awarded, and any amendments or changes thereto, and enter into all certifications, commitments, disbursement requests, and other documents necessary to secure and administer the financial assistance.

COUNCIL GOALS:
· To practice sound fiscal management by pursuing grant opportunities. · To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.

DISCUSSION:

The California State Water Resources Control Board administers the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (“CWSRF”) program, which provides financial assistance for eligible wastewater and waterquality infrastructure projects. CWSRF assistance may include below-market financing and, depending on project eligibility and available funding, principal forgiveness or other forms of additional subsidy.

The City is pursuing CWSRF financial assistance for the Septic-to-Sewer Conversion Project. The proposed project is located in the eastern portion of the City, generally north of Merrill Avenue and west of Maple Avenue, with portions of the proposed sewer main extending south to connect to the existing sewer infrastructure. The project area generally encompasses the area identified as F08 in Inland Empire Utilities Agency's Septic-to-Sewer Feasibility Study dated May 2026.

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in diameter. In total, the project would construct several miles of new sewer infrastructure to facilitate the future conversion of properties currently served by septic systems to the public sewer system.

As part of the CWSRF application process, the State Water Resources Control Board requires the City's governing body to designate an Authorized Representative. The State's required resolution identifies the Authorized Representative as the individual authorized to sign and file the Financial Assistance Application on behalf of the City and to provide the assurances, certifications, and commitments required by the State.

The proposed resolution designates the City Manager as the City's Authorized Representative.

Consistent with the State's required authorization, the City Manager would also be authorized to enter into a financial assistance agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board, including amendments or changes thereto, and to carry out the City's responsibilities under the agreement, including certification of disbursement requests and compliance with applicable State and federal requirements.

Approval of the resolution will allow staff to proceed with the CWSRF application and complete the State's financial assistance review process. If the project is approved for funding, the final financing package may consist of a combination of repayable CWSRF financing and principal forgiveness, depending on the City's and project's eligibility under the applicable CWSRF funding policies and availability of funds. The final financing terms, including the total assistance amount, principal forgiveness, repayable principal, interest rate, financing term, and repayment requirements, will be established through the State Water Resources Control Board's review and financing process.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact to the City associated with submitting the application. The preliminary project cost is estimated to be approximately $30 million to $40 million. If the project is selected for funding, staff will evaluate the final financing package, including any principal forgiveness, financing terms, and repayment obligations, and return to the City Council with the proposed funding terms for consideration and approval.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-089

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FONTANA,

CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF

FONTANA TO FILE A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION FOR A

FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE WATER RESOURCES

CONTROL BOARD FOR THE SEPTIC-TO-SEWER CONVERSION

PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Fontana (the “City”) desires to finance the costs of constructing certain public wastewater facilities and improvements associated with the conversion of properties currently served by septic systems to the public sewer system, including the construction of new sewer mainlines and related infrastructure, specifically the Septic-to-Sewer Conversion Project (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the Project is located in the eastern portion of the City, generally north of Merrill Avenue and west of Maple Avenue, with portions of the proposed sewer main extending south to connect to existing sewer infrastructure, and generally encompasses the area identified as F08 in the Inland Empire Utilities Agency’s Septic-to-Sewer Feasibility Study dated May 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to finance the planning, design, and construction of the Project, or portions thereof, with financial assistance provided by the State of California, acting by and through the State Water Resources Control Board (the “State Water Board”); and
WHEREAS, the State Water Board administers the Clean Water State Revolving Fund program, which provides financial assistance for eligible wastewater and waterquality infrastructure projects; and WHEREAS, as part of the State Water Board’s financial assistance application process, the City Council is required to designate an Authorized Representative to execute and submit the financial assistance application and provide the assurances, certifications, and commitments required by the State Water Board; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to designate the City Manager as the City’s Authorized Representative for purposes of the Project’s financial assistance application and related financing agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, as follows:

Section 1. The City Manager of the City of Fontana (the “Authorized Representative”), or his/her designee, is hereby authorized and directed to sign and file, for and on behalf of the City, a Financial Assistance Application for a financing agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board for the planning, design, and construction of the Septic-to-Sewer Conversion, Fontana, CA project (the “Project”). 8 Resolution No. 2026-089

Section 2. The Authorized Representative, or his/her designee, is designated to provide the assurances, certifications, and commitments required for the financial assistance application, including executing a financial assistance agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board and any amendments or changes thereto.

Section 3. The Authorized Representative, or his/her designee, is designated to represent the City in carrying out the City’s responsibilities under the financing agreement, including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the City and compliance with applicable State and federal laws.

Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of September, 2026.

READ AND APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:

City Attorney
I, Germaine Key, City Clerk of the City of Fontana, and Ex-Officio Clerk of the City Council, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution is the actual Resolution duly and regularly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on the 28th day of September, 2026, by the following vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

City Clerk of the City of Fontana
Mayor of the City of Fontana
ATTEST:

City Clerk
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File #: 26-1258 Agenda Date: 9/28/2026
Agenda #: B. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Development Services
SUBJECT:

Grant Acceptance of Fontana’s Downtown Economic Incentive Program RECOMMENDATION:

1. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into a contract with the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to accept a contribution in the amount of $500,000 for the Fontana Downtown Economic Incentive Program.

2. Authorize the City Manager, or City Manager’s designee, to enter into and transmit any documents necessary or desirable to ensure the City’s timely submittal and execution of the Board of Supervisors discretionary funding allocation.

COUNCIL GOALS:
· Promote economic development by pursuing business attraction, retention, and expansion. · Promote economic development by being business friendly at all levels and striving to constantly improve the city's competitiveness.
· Practice sound fiscal management by pursing grant opportunities. · Concentrate on Inter-governmental relations by pursuing financial participation from county, state, and federal governments.

DISCUSSION:

The City of Fontana is undertaking an expansive and comprehensive revitalization of Downtown Fontana. To support and facilitate these revitalization efforts, the City established the Fontana Business Assistance Loan Program. A key component of the revitalization effort is the creation of an entertainment district designed to attract consumers and visitors while providing opportunities to experience and enjoy the revitalized Downtown area.

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors is supporting the City’s efforts through the Fontana Downtown Economic Incentive Program, which provides funding to assist new businesses with eligible purchases necessary for business development. The grant will further enhance the Downtown revitalization by helping new businesses fund eligible purchases, including fixtures, furniture, equipment, and appliances. Grant funds will not be used for licensing fees, permits, operating expenses, inventory, construction, or installation costs.

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long-term investment in the downtown area. Together, these investments help revitalize commercial corridors, encourage innovation, and improve the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this $500,000 grant from the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors for Project String 30100004-301-A-8120, Fund 301, includes a required 25% matching contribution from the City. Matching funds have already been allocated in an existing account with $1.0 million available to support the required match. Therefore, no additional appropriation is anticipated at this time. All necessary budget adjustments will be included in the next quarterly budget report.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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THE INFORMATION IN THIS BOX IS NOT A PART OF THE CONTRACT AND IS FOR COUNTY USE ONLY Board of Supervisors
Department Contract Representative Penelope Chang
Telephone Number 909-387-4886
Contractor City of Fontana
Contractor Representative Phillip Burum
Telephone Number 909-350-6727
Contract Term 09/22/2026 – 09/21/2027
Original Contract Amount $500,000
Amendment Amount
Total Contract Amount $500,000
Cost Center 1022001000
IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Board of Supervisors (Board) to work with community partners through services provided by San Bernardino County (County) and contractual agreements to identify programs, projects, and initiatives, that support the mission of the County, and to provide services to citizens that promote health, safety, economic well-being, education, recreation, and other public services that enhance quality of life, and meet the needs of the County’s citizens;
WHEREAS, under Government Code sections 26224 and 26227 the Board may contract with certain entities to provide certain services to County residents;
WHEREAS, County desires to provide funding to the City of Fontana (Contractor) to assist with costs related to the Fontana Downtown Economic Incentive Program to help new businesses fund purchases for business development in the City of Fontana (Services);
WHEREAS, the County would like the Contractor to provide and manage the Services; WHEREAS, the County finds Contractor qualified to be provided the funding for the Services; WHEREAS, providing funding to Contractor serves the public purpose of creating, maintaining, and growing jobs and economic value in the county by supporting early business commitments to the City’s downtown revitalization plan, where the allocation will help new businesses fund purchases like fixtures, furniture, equipment, and appliances;
WHEREAS, the County residents of the City of Fontana in the Second District will be served by the Services; and
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WHEREAS, the County desires that such Services be provided by Contractor and Contractor agrees to perform these services as set forth below.

NOW, THEREFORE, the County and Contractor mutually agree to the following terms and conditions:

A. PURPOSE OF CONTRACT
This Contract is made for the purpose of providing funding to support Contractor for the Services.

B. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE OF SERVICES
B.1 Funding arising out of this Contract will be used to support Contractor with costs related to the Fontana Downtown Economic Incentive Program and help fund costs related to business development, where the allocation will help Contractor fund the purchase of fixtures, furniture, equipment, and appliances. The funding provided under this Contract shall not fund licensing fees, permits, operational expenses, inventory, construction, or installation costs.

B.2 Contractor shall allow the County, its officers, agents and employees the privilege and right to onsite inspection of the Services funded by this Contract for the duration of this Contract. Contractor will ensure that its employees or agents furnish any information that, in the judgment of the County, may be relevant to a question of compliance with contractual conditions, or the effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program.

B.3 Contractor shall provide the County all documentation regarding the scope of Services covered by this Contract that the County requests from Contractor within 10 days of County’s request unless a different time is agreed to by the County.

B.4 Contractor shall provide the County with documentation supporting completion of the project within 60 days of project completion.

B.5 Contractor acknowledges and agrees that it will make a matching contribution of at least 25% of the cost of the Services that Contractor will provide under this Contract. Contractor’s matching contribution will be $1,000,000.

C. GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
C.1 Recitals
The recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.

C.2 Contract Amendments
Contractor agrees any alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of the provisions of the Contract, shall be valid only when reduced to writing, executed and attached to the original Contract and approved by the person(s) authorized to do so on behalf of Contractor and County.

C.3 Contract Assignability
Without the prior written consent of the County, the Contract is not assignable by Contractor either in whole or in part. Any attempt by Contractor to assign any performance of the terms of this Contract shall be null and void and shall constitute a material breach of this Contract.

C.4 Contract Exclusivity
This is not an exclusive Contract. The County reserves the right to enter into a contract with other contractors for the same or similar services. The County does not guarantee or represent that the Contractor will be permitted to perform any minimum amount of work, or receive compensation other than on a per order basis, under the terms of this Contract.

C.5 Attorney’s Fees and Costs
If any legal action is instituted to enforce any party’s rights hereunder, each party shall bear its own costs and attorney’s fees, regardless of who is the prevailing party. This paragraph shall not 14 Revised 1/10/23 Page 3 of 24
apply to those costs and attorney’s fees directly arising from a third-party legal action against a party hereto and payable under Indemnification and Insurance Requirements.

C.6 Background Checks for Contractor Personnel
Contractor shall ensure that its personnel (a) are authorized to work in the jurisdiction in which they are assigned to perform Services; (b) do not use legal or illegal substances in any manner which will impact their ability to provide Services to the County; and (c) are not otherwise disqualified from performing the Services under applicable law. If requested by the County and not in violation of applicable law, Contractor shall conduct a background check, at Contractor’s sole expense, on all its personnel providing Services. If requested by the County, Contractor shall provide the results of the background check of each individual to the County. Such background check shall be in the form generally used by Contractor in its initial hiring of employees or contracting for contractors or, as applicable, during the employment-screening process but must, at a minimum, have been performed within the preceding 12-month period. Contractor personnel who do not meet the County’s hiring criteria, in County’s sole discretion, shall not be assigned to work on County property or Services, and County shall have the right, at its sole option, to refuse access to any Contractor personnel to any County facility.

C.7 Change of Address
Contractor shall notify the County in writing, of any change in mailing address within ten (10) business days of the change.

C.8 Choice of Law
This Contract shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of California.

C.9 Compliance with County Policy
In performing the Services and while at any County facilities, Contractor personnel (including subcontractors) shall (a) conduct themselves in a businesslike manner; (b) comply with the policies, procedures, and rules of the County regarding health and safety, and personal, professional and ethical conduct; (c) comply with the finance, accounting, banking, Internet, security, and/or other applicable standards, policies, practices, processes, procedures, and controls of the County; and (d) abide by all laws applicable to the County facilities and the provision of the Services, and all amendments and modifications to each of the documents listed in subsections (b), (c), and (d) (collectively, “County Policies”). County Policies, and additions or modifications thereto, may be communicated orally or in writing to Contractor or Contractor personnel or may be made available to Contractor or Contractor personnel by conspicuous posting at a County facility, electronic posting, or other means generally used by County to disseminate such information to its employees or contractors. Contractor shall be responsible for the promulgation and distribution of County Policies to Contractor personnel to the extent necessary and appropriate.

County shall have the right to require Contractor’s employees, agents, representatives and subcontractors to exhibit identification credentials issued by County in order to exercise any right of access under this Contract.

C.10 Confidentiality
Contractor shall protect from unauthorized use or disclosure the names and other identifying information concerning persons receiving Services pursuant to this Contract, except for statistical information not identifying any participant. Contractor shall not use or disclose any identifying information for any purpose other than carrying out the Contractor's obligations under this Contract, except as may otherwise be required by law. This provision will remain in force even after the termination of the Contract.

C.11 Primary Point of Contact
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Contractor will designate an individual to serve as the primary point of contact for the Contract.

Contractor or designee must respond to County inquiries within two (2) business days. Contractor shall not change the primary contact without written acknowledgement to the County. Contractor will also designate a back-up point of contact in the event the primary contact is not available.

C.12 County Representative
The Second District Supervisor or his/her designee shall represent the County in all matters pertaining to the Services to be rendered under this Contract, including termination and assignment of this Contract, and shall be the final authority in all matters pertaining to the Services/Scope of Work by Contractor. Except as provided under Section D of this Contract or as otherwise delegated by the Board of Supervisors, if this Contract was initially approved by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, then the Board of Supervisors must approve all amendments to this Contract.

C.13 Damage to County Property
Contractor shall repair, or cause to be repaired, at its own cost, all damages to County vehicles, facilities, buildings or grounds caused by the willful or negligent acts of Contractor or its employees or agents. Such repairs shall be made immediately after Contractor becomes aware of such damage, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after the occurrence.

If the Contractor fails to make timely repairs, the County may make any necessary repairs. The Contractor, as determined by the County, shall repay all costs incurred by the County for such repairs, by cash payment upon demand, or County may deduct such costs from any amounts due to the Contractor from the County, as determined at the County’s sole discretion.

C.14 Debarment and Suspension
Contractor certifies that neither it nor its principals or subcontractors is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency. (See the following United States General Services Administration’s System for Award Management website https://www.sam.gov).

Contractor further certifies that if it or any of its subcontractors are business entities that must be registered with the California Secretary of State, they are registered and in good standing with the Secretary of State.

C.15 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace
In recognition of individual rights to work in a safe, healthful and productive workplace, as a material condition of this Contract, the Contractor agrees that the Contractor and the Contractor’s employees, while performing service for the County, on County property, or while using County equipment:

C.15.1 Shall not be in any way impaired because of being under the influence of alcohol or an illegal or controlled substance.

C.15.2 Shall not possess an open container of alcohol or consume alcohol or possess or be under the influence of an illegal or controlled substance.

C.15.3 Shall not sell, offer, or provide alcohol or an illegal or controlled substance to another person, except where Contractor or Contractor’s employee who, as part of the performance of normal job duties and responsibilities, prescribes or administers medically prescribed drugs.

The Contractor shall inform all employees that are performing service for the County on County property, or using County equipment, of the County’s objective of a safe, healthful and productive work place and the prohibition of drug or alcohol use or impairment from same while performing such service for the County.
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The County may terminate for default or breach of this Contract and any other Contract the Contractor has with the County, if the Contractor or Contractor’s employees are determined by the County not to be in compliance with above.

C.16 Duration of Terms
This Contract, and all of its terms and conditions, shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of the respective parties, provided no such assignment is in violation of the provisions of this Contract.

C.17 Employment Discrimination
During the term of the Contract, Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or military and veteran status.

Contractor shall comply with Executive Orders 11246, 11375, 11625, 12138, 12432, 12250, 13672, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and other applicable Federal, State and County laws and regulations and policies relating to equal employment and contracting opportunities, including laws and regulations hereafter enacted.

C.18 Environmental Requirements
In accordance with County Policy 11-08, the County prefers to acquire and use products with higher levels of post-consumer recycled content. Environmentally preferable goods and materials must perform satisfactorily and be available at a reasonable price. The County requires Contractor to use recycled paper for any printed or photocopied material created as a result of this Contract. Contractor is also required to use both sides of paper sheets for reports submitted to the County whenever practicable.

To assist the county in meeting the reporting requirements of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939), Contractor must be able to annually report the County’s environmentally preferable purchases. Contractor must also be able to report on environmentally preferable goods and materials used in the provision of their service to the County, utilizing a County approved form.

C.19 Improper Influence
Contractor shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that no County officer or employee, whose position in the County enables him/her to influence any award of the Contract or any competing offer, shall have any direct or indirect financial interest resulting from the award of the Contract or shall have any relationship to the Contractor or officer or employee of the Contractor.

C.20 Improper Consideration
Contractor shall not offer (either directly or through an intermediary) any improper consideration such as, but not limited to cash, discounts, service, the provision of travel or entertainment, or any items of value to any officer, employee or agent of the County in an attempt to secure favorable treatment regarding this Contract.

The County, by written notice, may immediately terminate this Contract if it determines that any improper consideration as described in the preceding paragraph was offered to any officer, employee or agent of the County with respect to the proposal and award process. This prohibition shall apply to any amendment, extension or evaluation process once a contract has been awarded.

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County Administrative Office. In the event of a termination under this provision, the County is entitled to pursue any available legal remedies.

C.21 Informal Dispute Resolution
In the event the County determines that service is unsatisfactory, or in the event of any other dispute, claim, question or disagreement arising from or relating to this Contract or breach thereof, the parties hereto shall use their best efforts to settle the dispute, claim, question or disagreement.

To this effect, they shall consult and negotiate with each other in good faith and, recognizing their mutual interests, attempt to reach a just and equitable solution satisfactory to both parties.

C.22 Legality and Severability
The parties’ actions under the Contract shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, court orders and governmental agency orders. The provisions of this Contract are specifically made severable. If a provision of the Contract is terminated or held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.

C.23 Licenses, Permits and/or Certifications
Contractor shall ensure that it has all necessary licenses, permits and/or certifications required by the laws of Federal, State, County, and municipal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. The Contractor shall maintain these licenses, permits and/or certifications in effect for the duration of this Contract. Contractor will notify County immediately of loss or suspension of any such licenses, permits and/or certifications. Failure to maintain a required license, permit and/or certification may result in immediate termination of this Contract.

C.24 Material Misstatement/Misrepresentation
If during the course of the administration of this Contract, the County determines that Contractor has made a material misstatement or misrepresentation or that materially inaccurate information has been provided to the County, this Contract may be immediately terminated. If this Contract is terminated according to this provision, the County is entitled to pursue any available legal remedies.

C.25 Mutual Covenants
The parties to this Contract mutually covenant to perform all of their obligations hereunder, to exercise all discretion and rights granted hereunder, and to give all consents in a reasonable manner consistent with the standards of “good faith” and “fair dealing”.

C.26 Nondisclosure
Contractor shall hold as confidential and use reasonable care to prevent unauthorized access by, storage, disclosure, publication, dissemination to and/or use by third parties of, confidential information that is either: (1) provided by the County to Contractor or an agent of Contractor or otherwise made available to Contractor or Contractor’s agent in connection with this Contract; or, (2) acquired, obtained, or learned by Contractor or an agent of Contractor in the performance of this Contract. For purposes of this provision, confidential information means any data, files, software, information or materials in oral, electronic, tangible or intangible form and however stored, compiled or memorialize and includes, but is not limited to, technology infrastructure, architecture, financial data, trade secrets, equipment specifications, user lists, passwords, research data, and technology data.

C.27 Notice of Delays
Except as otherwise provided herein, when either party has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this Contract, that party shall, within twenty-four (24) hours, give notice thereof, including all relevant information with respect thereto, to the other party.

C.28 Ownership of Documents
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All documents, data, products, graphics, computer programs and reports prepared by Contractor pursuant to the Contract shall be considered property of the County upon payment for Services (and products, if applicable). All such items shall be delivered to County at the completion of work under the Contract, subject to the requirements of Section D–Term of the Contract. Unless otherwise directed by County, Contractor may retain copies of such items.

C.29 RESERVED.

C.30 Air, Water Pollution Control, Safety and Health
Contractor shall comply with all air pollution control, water pollution, safety and health ordinances and statutes, which apply to the work performed pursuant to this Contract.

C.31 Records
Contractor shall maintain all records and books pertaining to the delivery of Services under this Contract and demonstrate accountability for Contract performance. All records shall be complete and current and comply with all Contract requirements. Failure to maintain acceptable records shall be considered grounds for withholding of payments for invoices submitted and/or termination of the Contract.

All records relating to the Contractor’s personnel, consultants, subcontractors, Services/Scope of Work and expenses pertaining to this Contract shall be kept in a generally acceptable accounting format. Records should include primary source documents. Fiscal records shall be kept in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and must account for all funds, tangible assets, revenue and expenditures. Fiscal records must comply with the appropriate Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars, which state the administrative requirements, cost principles and other standards for accountancy.

C.32 Relationship of the Parties
Nothing contained in this Contract shall be construed as creating a joint venture, partnership, or employment arrangement between the Parties hereto, nor shall either Party have the right, power or authority to create an obligation or duty, expressed or implied, on behalf of the other Party hereto.

C.33 Release of Information
No news releases, advertisements, public announcements or photographs arising out of the Contract or Contractor’s relationship with County may be made or used without prior written approval of the County.

C.34 Representation of the County
In the performance of this Contract, Contractor, its agents and employees, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers, employees, or agents of the San Bernardino County.

C.35 Strict Performance
Failure by a party to insist upon the strict performance of any of the provisions of this Contract by the other party, or the failure by a party to exercise its rights upon the default of the other party, shall not constitute a waiver of such party’s right to insist and demand strict compliance by the other party with the terms of this Contract thereafter.

C.36 Subcontracting
Contractor shall obtain County’s written consent, which County may withhold in its sole discretion, before entering into Contracts with or otherwise engaging any subcontractors who may supply any part of the Services to County. At County’s request, Contractor shall provide information regarding the subcontractor’s qualifications and a listing of a subcontractor’s key personnel including, if requested by the County, resumes of proposed subcontractor personnel. Contractor shall remain directly responsible to County for its subcontractors and shall indemnify County for the actions or omissions of its subcontractors under the terms and conditions specified in Section 19 Revised 1/10/23 Page 8 of 24
G. All approved subcontractors shall be subject to the provisions of this Contract applicable to Contractor Personnel.

For any subcontractor, Contractor shall:

C.36.1 Be responsible for subcontractor compliance with the Contract and the subcontract terms and conditions; and
C.36.2 Ensure that the subcontractor follows County’s reporting formats and procedures as specified by County.

C.36.3 Include in the subcontractor’s subcontract substantially similar terms as are provided in Sections B. Contractor Responsibilities and C. General Contract Requirements.

Upon expiration or termination of this Contract for any reason, County will have the right to enter into direct Contracts with any of the Subcontractors. Contractor agrees that its arrangements with Subcontractors will not prohibit or restrict such Subcontractors from entering into direct Contracts with County.

C.37 Subpoena
In the event that a subpoena or other legal process commenced by a third party in any way concerning the Goods or Services provided under this Contract is served upon Contractor or County, such party agrees to notify the other party in the most expeditious fashion possible following receipt of such subpoena or other legal process. Contractor and County further agree to cooperate with the other party in any lawful effort by such other party to contest the legal validity of such subpoena or other legal process commenced by a third party as may be reasonably required and at the expense of the party to whom the legal process is directed, except as otherwise provided herein in connection with defense obligations by Contractor for County.

C.38 Termination for Convenience
The County and the Contractor each reserve the right to terminate the Contract, for its convenience, with or without cause, with a thirty (30) day written notice of termination. Such termination may include all or part of the Services described herein. Upon such termination, payment will be made to the Contractor for Services rendered and expenses reasonably incurred prior to the effective date of termination. Upon receipt of termination notice Contractor shall promptly discontinue Services unless the notice directs otherwise. Contractor shall deliver promptly to County and transfer title (if necessary) all completed work, and work in progress, including drafts, documents, plans, forms, data, products, graphics, computer programs and reports.

County may immediately terminate this Contract upon the termination, suspension, discontinuation or substantial reduction in County funding for the Contract activity or if for any reason the timely completion of the Services described in Section A or B under this Contract is rendered improbable, infeasible or impossible.

Upon Contract termination, Contractor shall immediately transfer to County all County Funds on hand at the time of expiration and any accounts receivable attributable to the use of County Funds.

C.39 Time of the Essence
Time is of the essence in performance of this Contract and of each of its provisions.

C.40 Venue
The parties acknowledge and agree that this Contract was entered into and intended to be performed in San Bernardino County, California. The parties agree that the venue of any action or claim brought by any party to this Contract will be the Superior Court of California, San Bernardino County, San Bernardino District. Each party hereby waives any law or rule of the court, which would allow them to request or demand a change of venue. If any action or claim concerning this Contract is brought by any third party and filed in another venue, the parties hereto 20 Revised 1/10/23 Page 9 of 24
agree to use their best efforts to obtain a change of venue to the Superior Court of California, San Bernardino County, San Bernardino District.

C.41 Conflict of Interest
Contractor shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that no conflict of interest exists between its officers, employees, or subcontractors and the County. Contractor shall make a reasonable effort to prevent employees, Contractor, or members of governing bodies from using their positions for purposes that are, or give the appearance of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others such as those with whom they have family business, or other ties.

Officers, employees, and agents of cities, counties, districts, and other local agencies are subject to applicable conflict of interest codes and state law. In the event the County determines a conflict of interest situation exists, any increase in costs, associated with the conflict of interest situation, may be disallowed by the County and such conflict may constitute grounds for termination of the Contract. This provision shall not be construed to prohibit employment of persons with whom Contractor’s officers, employees, or agents have family, business, or other ties so long as the employment of such persons does not result in increased costs over those associated with the employment of any other equally qualified applicant.

C.42 Former County Administrative Officials
Contractor agrees to provide, or has already provided information on former San Bernardino County administrative officials (as defined below) who are employed by or represent Contractor.

The information provided includes a list of former County administrative officials who terminated County employment within the last five years and who are now officers, principals, partners, associates or members of the business. The information also includes the employment with or representation of Contractor. For purposes of this provision, “County administrative official” is defined as a member of the Board of Supervisors or such officer’s staff, County Executive Officer or member of such officer’s staff, County department or group head, assistant department or group head, or any employee in the Exempt Group, Management Unit or Safety Management Unit.

C.43 Disclosure of Criminal and Civil Procedures
The County reserves the right to request the information described herein from the Contractor.

Failure to provide the information may result in a termination of the Contract. The County also reserves the right to obtain the requested information by way of a background check performed by an investigative firm. The Contractor also may be requested to provide information to clarify initial responses. Negative information discovered may result in Contract termination.

Contractor is required to disclose whether the firm, or any of its partners, principals, members, associates or key employees (as that term is defined herein), within the last ten years, has been indicted on or had charges brought against it or them (if still pending) or convicted of any crime or offense arising directly or indirectly from the conduct of the firm’s business, or whether the firm, or any of its partners, principals, members, associates or key employees, has within the last ten years, been indicted on or had charges brought against it or them (if still pending) or convicted of any crime or offense involving financial misconduct or fraud. If the response is affirmative, the Contractor will be asked to describe any such indictments or charges (and the status thereof), convictions and the surrounding circumstances in detail.

In addition, the Contractor is required to disclose whether the firm, or any of its partners, principals, members, associates or key employees, within the last ten years, has been the subject of legal proceedings as defined herein arising directly from the provision of Services by the firm or those individuals. “Legal proceedings” means any civil actions filed in a court of competent jurisdiction, or any matters filed by an administrative or regulatory body with jurisdiction over the firm or the individuals. If the response is affirmative, the Contractor will be asked to describe any such legal proceedings (and the status and disposition thereof) and the surrounding circumstances in detail. 21 Revised 1/10/23 Page 10 of 24
For purposes of this provision “key employees” includes any individuals providing direct service to the County. “Key employees” do not include clerical personnel providing service at the firm’s offices or locations.

C.44 Copyright
County shall have a royalty-free, non-exclusive and irrevocable license to publish, disclose, copy, translate, and otherwise use, copyright or patent, now and hereafter, all reports, studies, information, data, statistics, forms, designs, plans, procedures, systems, and any other materials or properties developed under this Contract including those covered by copyright, and reserves the right to authorize others to use or reproduce such material. All such materials developed under the terms of this Contract shall acknowledge the San Bernardino County as the funding agency and Contractor as the creator of the publication. No such materials, or properties produced in whole or in part under this Contract shall be subject to private use, copyright or patent right by Contractor in the United States or in any other country without the express written consent of County. Copies of all educational and training materials, curricula, audio/visual aids, printer material, and periodicals, assembled pursuant to this Contract must be filed with the County prior to publication. To the extent this Contract is federally funded, Contractor shall provide any information necessary to the County in order to comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation

52.227-15. To the extent applicable, the provisions of Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.227-14 Rights in Data - General shall apply.

C.45 Artwork, Proofs and Negatives
All artwork, proofs, and/or negatives in either print or digital format for anything produced under the terms of this Contract are the property of the County. These items must be returned to the County within ten (10) days, upon written notification to the Contractor. In the event of a failure to return the documents, the County is entitled to pursue any available legal remedies. In addition, the Contractor will be barred from all future solicitations, for a period of at least six (6) months.

C.46 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (FAR 52.203-18).

In compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.203-18, Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors of Contractor seeking to report waste, fraud, or abuse, to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statement prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. To the extent Contractor has required employees or subcontractors to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements in the past, Contractor shall notify current employees and subcontractors that those prohibitions and restrictions are no longer in effect.

Contractor shall include this clause in all subcontracts.

C.47 Use of Biobased Products
Contractor certifies that to the extent biobased products are purchased using Contract funds, Contractor shall comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.223-1.

C.48 Prohibition on Use of Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
In performing under this Contract, Contractor shall not utilize that certain telecommunication and video surveillance services or equipment specified in Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.204-25.

C.49 Service Contract Labor Standards
To the extent applicable, Contractor agrees to comply with and to provide any information necessary for the County to comply with Federal Acquisition Regulations 52.222-52, 52.222-53, and 22.1003-4.

C.50 RESERVED.
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C.51 Prevailing Wage Laws
By its execution of this Contract, Contractor certifies that it is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq. as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq. (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects. Section 1720 of the California Labor Code states in part: “For purposes of this paragraph, ‘construction’ includes work performed during the design, site assessment, feasibility study, and other preconstruction phases of construction including, but not limited to, inspection and land surveying work…” If the Services/Scope of Work are 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 make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Contractor’s principal place of business and at the project site. Contractor will also adhere to any other applicable requirements, including but not limited to, those regarding the employment of apprentices, travel and subsistence pay, retention and inspection of payroll records, workers compensation and forfeiture of penalties prescribed in the Labor Code for violations. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the County, its elected 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 Prevailing Wage Laws. See Attachment A, which is attached and incorporated by reference, for additional information regarding Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor shall comply with all applicable terms and conditions in Attachment A. The applicable general prevailing wage determinations are on file with the County and are available to any interested party on request.

Contractor shall post a copy of the applicable prevailing wage determinations at the job site.

C.52 Return of County Funds
By its execution of this Contract, Contractor certifies that it is in good standing and in compliance with all federal and state requirements for a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, including registration with required state and federal entities. Contractor shall notify County immediately if during the term of this Contract it is no longer in good standing or not in compliance with all federal and state requirements. All payments by County under this Contract are contingent upon Contractor’s compliance with the federal and state requirements and County may require Contractor return all, or a portion of, the County funds should Contractor be out of compliance within 60 days of written demand for the return of the County funds.

C.53 California Consumer Privacy Act
To the extent applicable, if Contractor is a business that collects the personal information of a consumer(s) in performing Services pursuant to this Contract, Contractor must comply with the provisions of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). (Cal. Civil Code §§1798.100, et seq.).

For purposes of this provision, “business,” “consumer,” and “personal information” shall have the same meanings as set forth at Civil Code section 1798.140. Contractor must contact the County immediately upon receipt of any request by a consumer submitted pursuant to the CCPA that requires any action on the part of the County, including but not limited to, providing a list of disclosures or deleting personal information. Contractor must not sell, market or otherwise disclose personal information of a consumer provided by the County unless specifically authorized pursuant to terms of this Contract. Contractor must immediately provide to the County any notice provided by a consumer to Contractor pursuant to Civil Code section 1798.150(b) alleging a violation of the CCPA, that involves personal information received or maintained pursuant to this Contract. Contractor must immediately notify the County if it receives a notice of violation from the California Attorney General pursuant to Civil Code section 1798.155(b).

D. TERM OF CONTRACT
The Contract is effective as of September 22, 2026, and expires September 21, 2027, but may be terminated earlier in accordance with provisions of this Contract. 23 Revised 1/10/23 Page 12 of 24
The County Chief Executive Officer, at the direction of the Second District Supervisor, may extend the term of the Contract, in writing, to allow Contractor to complete all requirements in the Contract under the following conditions:
a. In aggregate all extensions do not exceed twelve (12) calendar months; b. Are specifically requested by Contractor;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of Services; d. Are in the best interests of County and Contractor in performing the scope of Services under this Contract; and
e. Do not alter the amount of compensation under this Contract.

E. RESERVED.

F. FISCAL PROVISIONS
F.1 The maximum amount of payment under this Contract shall not exceed $500,000 and is subject to availability of funds to the County. The consideration to be paid to Contractor, as provided herein, shall be in full payment for all Contractor’s Services and expenses incurred in the performance hereof, including travel and per diem.

F.2 Any costs in excess of the amount available in this section shall be the sole responsibility of Contractor. This condition however, does not preclude County from providing additional funding at its sole discretion. For the purpose of this Contract, County shall disburse compensation and monitor the Contractor’s performance in satisfying the scope of work obligations under the terms of this Contract.

Disbursement of funds to Contractor shall be made in one lump sum. Upon review/approval by County, County shall make payment to Contractor within thirty (30) working days after receipt of Contractor’s invoice or the resolution of any billing dispute. Contractor shall email County the Contractor’s invoice requesting one lump sum payment. The invoice(s) shall reflect the Entity Payable To Name and Address, Invoice Date, Invoice Number, Project Name, Contract Number, County-Issued Purchase Order (if applicable), the text “Final Invoice”, amount due, in a format acceptable to the County for Services performed under this Contract. Contractor shall email invoice to County Administrative Office-Finance and Administration (County Finance) and shall include in the Subject Line: BOS – ENTITY NAME – PROJECT NAME – CONTRACT NUMBER – PO # [PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER]” (i.e. BOS-SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY-EDUCATION PROGRAM — 26-NNN – PO 4100NNNNNN).

Contractor shall submit a final expenditure report documented with “audit ready” supportive evidence of each expenditure and proof of payment until all funds have been justified 60 days after project completion. Documentation shall be submitted electronically, and Contractor shall supply hard copies upon request by County. Supportive evidence shall include, but is not limited to, copy of County’s approval email to Contractor, quotes, copy(ies) of purchase order, packing slips, a copy of the invoice submitted by Contractor requesting one lump sum payment from County, invoices paid by the Contractor for this project, proof of payment, etc., to County Finance.

Email to County Finance shall include in the Subject Line: BOS – ENTITY NAME – PROJECT NAME – CONTRACT NUMBER – PO # [PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER]”-SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTS.

F.3 Contractor shall accept all payments from County via electronic funds transfer (EFT) directly deposited into the Contractor’s designated checking or other bank account. Contractor shall promptly comply with directions and accurately complete forms provided by County required to process EFT payments.

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only pay for any State or local sales or use taxes on the Services rendered or equipment and/or parts supplied to the County pursuant to the Contract.

F.5 Costs for Services under the terms of this Contract shall be incurred during the contract period except as approved by County. Contractor shall not use current year funds to pay prior or future year obligations.

F.6 Funds made available under this Contract shall not supplant any federal, state or any governmental funds intended for Services of the same nature as this Contract. Contractor shall not claim reimbursement or payment from County for, or apply sums received from County with respect to that portion of its obligations that have been paid by another source of revenue.

Contractor agrees that it will not use funds received pursuant to this Contract, either directly or indirectly, as a contribution or compensation for purposes of obtaining funds from another revenue source without prior written approval of the County.

F.7 Contractor shall adhere to the County’s Travel Management Policy (8-02 and 08-02SP1) when travel is pursuant to this Contract and for which reimbursement is sought from the County. In addition, Contractor is encouraged to utilize local transportation Services, including but not limited to, the Ontario International Airport.

F.8 Contractor understands and agrees that any and all legal fees or costs associated with lawsuits concerning this Contract against the County shall be the Contractor’s sole expense and shall not be charged as a cost under this Contract.

F.9 If the Contractor does not use the County funds provided under this Contract to pay appropriate costs associated with the scope of Services by the termination date of this Contract, the Contractor shall return the County funds, or any unused portion thereof, to the County in accordance with any directions issued by County staff, within 60 days of written demand for the return of the County funds.

G. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
G.1 Indemnification
The Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably approved by County) and hold harmless the County and its authorized officers, employees, agents and volunteers from any and all claims, actions, losses, damages and/or liability arising out of this Contract from any cause whatsoever, including the acts, errors or omissions of any person and for any costs or expenses incurred by the County on account of any claim except where such indemnification is prohibited by law. This indemnification provision shall apply regardless of the existence or degree of fault of indemnities. The Contractor indemnification obligation applies to the County’s “active” as well as “passive” negligence but does not apply to the County’s “sole negligence” or “willful misconduct” within the meaning of Civil Code section 2782.

G.2 Additional Insured
All policies, except for Worker’s Compensation, Errors and Omissions and Professional Liability policies shall contain additional endorsements naming the County and its officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional named insured with respect to liabilities arising out of the performance of Services hereunder. The additional insured endorsements shall not limit the scope of coverage for the County to vicarious liability but shall allow coverage for the County to the full extent provided by the policy. Such additional insured coverage shall be at least as broad as Additional Insured (Form B) endorsement form ISO, CG 2010.11 85.

G.3 Waiver of Subrogation Rights
The Contractor shall require the carriers of required coverages to waive all rights of subrogation against the County, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers, contractors and subcontractors.

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Contractor’s employees or agents from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss or claim.

The Contractor hereby waives all rights of subrogation against the County.

G.4 Policies Primary and Non-Contributory
All policies required herein are to be primary and non-contributory with any insurance or selfinsurance programs carried or administered by the County.

G.5 Severability of Interests
The Contractor agrees to ensure that coverage provided to meet these requirements is applicable separately to each insured and there will be no cross liability exclusions that preclude coverage for suits between the Contractor and the County or between the County and any other insured or additional insured under the policy.

G.6 Proof of Coverage
The Contractor shall furnish Certificates of Insurance to the County Department administering the Contract evidencing the insurance coverage at the time the Contract is executed, additional endorsements, as required shall be provided prior to the commencement of performance of Services hereunder, which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or expire without thirty (30) days written notice to the Department, and Contractor shall maintain such insurance from the time Contractor commences performance of Services hereunder until the completion of such Services. Within fifteen (15) days of the commencement of this contract, the Contractor shall furnish a copy of the Declaration page for all applicable policies and will provide complete certified copies of the policies and endorsements immediately upon request.

G.7 Acceptability of Insurance Carrier
Unless otherwise approved by Risk Management, insurance shall be written by insurers authorized to do business in the State of California and with a minimum “Best” Insurance Guide rating of “A- VII”.

G.8 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retention
Any and all deductibles or self-insured retentions in excess of $10,000 shall be declared to and approved by Risk Management.

G.9 Failure to Procure Coverage
In the event that any policy of insurance required under this contract does not comply with the requirements, is not procured, or is canceled and not replaced, the County has the right but not the obligation or duty to cancel the contract or obtain insurance if it deems necessary and any premiums paid by the County will be promptly reimbursed by the Contractor or County payments to the Contractor will be reduced to pay for County purchased insurance.

G.10 Insurance Review
Insurance requirements are subject to periodic review by the County. The Director of Risk Management or designee is authorized, but not required, to reduce, waive or suspend any insurance requirements whenever Risk Management determines that any of the required insurance is not available, is unreasonably priced, or is not needed to protect the interests of the County. In addition, if the Department of Risk Management determines that heretofore unreasonably priced or unavailable types of insurance coverage or coverage limits become reasonably priced or available, the Director of Risk Management or designee is authorized, but not required, to change the above insurance requirements to require additional types of insurance coverage or higher coverage limits, provided that any such change is reasonable in light of past claims against the County, inflation, or any other item reasonably related to the County’s risk.

Any change requiring additional types of insurance coverage or higher coverage limits must be made by amendment to this contract. Contractor agrees to execute any such amendment within thirty (30) days of receipt.
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Any failure, actual or alleged, on the part of the County to monitor or enforce compliance with any of the insurance and indemnification requirements will not be deemed as a waiver of any rights on the part of the County.

G.11 The Contractor agrees to provide insurance set forth in accordance with the requirements herein.

If the Contractor uses existing coverage to comply with these requirements and that coverage does not meet the specified requirements, the Contractor agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the existing coverage to do so.

Without in anyway affecting the indemnity herein provided and in addition thereto, the Contractor shall secure and maintain throughout the contract term the following types of insurance with limits as shown:

G.11.1 Workers’ Compensation/Employer’s Liability – A program of Workers’ Compensation insurance or a state-approved, self-insurance program in an amount and form to meet all applicable requirements of the Labor Code of the State of California, including Employer’s Liability with $250,000 limits covering all persons including volunteers providing Services on behalf of the Contractor and all risks to such persons under this contract.

If Contractor has no employees, it may certify or warrant to the County that it does not currently have any employees or individuals who are defined as “employees” under the Labor Code and the requirement for Workers’ Compensation coverage will be waived by the County’s Director of Risk Management.

With respect to Contractors that are non-profit corporations organized under California or Federal law, volunteers for such entities are required to be covered by Workers’ Compensation insurance.

G.11.2 Commercial/General Liability Insurance – The Contractor shall carry General Liability Insurance covering all operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor providing coverage for bodily injury and property damage with a combined single limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000), per occurrence. The policy coverage shall include:
a. Premises operations and mobile equipment.
b. Products and completed operations.
c. Broad form property damage (including completed operations). d. Explosion, collapse and underground hazards.
e. Personal injury.
f. Contractual liability.
g. $2,000,000 general aggregate limit.

G.11.3 Automobile Liability Insurance – Primary insurance coverage shall be written on ISO Business Auto coverage form for all owned, hired and non-owned automobiles or symbol 1 (any auto). The policy shall have a combined single limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) for bodily injury and property damage, per occurrence.

If the Contractor is transporting one or more non-employee passengers in performance of contract Services, the automobile liability policy shall have a combined single limit of two million dollars ($2,000,000) for bodily injury and property damage per occurrence.

If the Contractor owns no autos, a non-owned auto endorsement to the General Liability policy described above is acceptable.
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G.11.4 Umbrella Liability Insurance – An umbrella (over primary) or excess policy may be used to comply with limits or other primary coverage requirements. When used, the umbrella policy shall apply to bodily injury/property damage, personal injury/advertising injury and shall include a “dropdown” provision providing primary coverage for any liability not covered by the primary policy. The coverage shall also apply to automobile liability.

H. RIGHT TO MONITOR AND AUDIT
H.1 The County, State and Federal government shall have absolute right to review and audit all records, books, papers, documents, corporate minutes, and other pertinent items as requested, and shall have absolute right to monitor the performance of Contractor in the delivery of Services provided under this Contract. Contractor shall give full cooperation, in any auditing or monitoring conducted. Contractor shall cooperate with the County in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of this Contract and comply with any and all reporting requirements established by the County.

H.2 All records pertaining to Services delivered and all fiscal, statistical and management books and records shall be available for examination and audit by County representatives for a period of three years after final payment under this Contract or until all pending County, State and Federal audits are completed, whichever is later.

I. CORRECTION OF PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES
I.1 Failure by Contractor to comply with any of the provisions, covenants, requirements or conditions of this Contract shall be a material breach of this Contract.

I.2 In the event of a non-cured breach, County may, at its sole discretion and in addition to any other remedies available at law, in equity, or otherwise specified in this Contract:
a. Afford Contractor thereafter a time period within which to cure the breach, which period shall be established at the sole discretion of County; and/or b. Discontinue reimbursement to Contractor for and during the period in which Contractor is in breach, which reimbursement shall not be entitled to later recovery; and/or c. Withhold funds pending duration of the breach; and/or d. Offset against any monies billed by Contractor but yet unpaid by County those monies disallowed pursuant to Item “b” of this paragraph; and/or e. Terminate this Contract immediately and be relieved of the payment of any consideration to Contractor. In the event of such termination, the County may proceed with the work in any manner deemed proper by the County. The cost to the County shall be deducted from any sum due to the Contractor under this Contract and the balance, if any, shall be paid by the Contractor upon demand.

J. NOTICES
All written notices provided for in this Contract or which either party desires to give to the other shall be deemed fully given, when made in writing and either served personally, or by facsimile, or deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to the other party as follows:

San Bernardino County
CAO – Finance and Administration
385 N. Arrowhead Ave., Fourth Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415
Attn: BOS Finance Analyst
City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Ave.

Fontana, CA 92335
Attn: Phillip Burum, Deputy City Manager

Notice shall be deemed communicated two (2) County working days from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this paragraph.

K. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Contract, including all Exhibits and other attachments, which are attached hereto and incorporated 28 Revised 1/10/23 Page 17 of 24
by reference, and other documents incorporated herein, represents the final, complete and exclusive agreement between the parties hereto. Any prior agreement, promises, negotiations or representations relating to the subject matter of this Contract not expressly set forth herein are of no force or effect. This Contract is executed without reliance upon any promise, warranty or representation by any party or any representative of any party other than those expressly contained herein. Each party has carefully read this Contract and signs the same of its own free will.

L. CONTRACT EXECUTION
This Contract may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Contract.

The parties shall be entitled to sign and transmit an electronic signature of this Contract (whether by facsimile, PDF or other email transmission), which signature shall be binding on the party whose name is contained therein. Each party providing an electronic signature agrees to promptly execute and deliver to the other party an original signed Contract upon request. 29 Revised 1/10/23 Page 18 of 24
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the San Bernardino County and the Contractor have each caused this Contract to be subscribed by its respective duly authorized officers, on its behalf.

FOR COUNTY USE ONLY
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY CITY OF FONTANA
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Julie Surber (Sep 8, 2026 08:36:19 PDT)
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ATTACHMENT A

PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS
A. All or a portion of the Scope of Work in the Contract requires the payment of prevailing wages and compliance with the following requirements:

1. Determination of Prevailing Rates:

Pursuant to California Labor Code sections 1770, et seq., the County has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to the Labor Code, the general prevailing rates of per diem wages and the prevailing rates for holiday and overtime work in the locality in which the Scope of Work is to be performed. Copies of said rates are on file with the County, will be made available for inspection during regular business hours, may be included elsewhere in the specifications for the Scope of Work, and are also available online at https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm . The wage rate for any classification not listed, but which may be required to execute the Scope of Work, shall be commensurate and in accord with specified rates for similar or comparable classifications for those performing similar or comparable duties. In accordance with Labor Code section 1773.2, the Contractor shall post, at appropriate and conspicuous locations on the job site, a schedule showing all applicable prevailing wage rates and shall comply with the requirements of Labor Code sections 1773, et seq.

2. Payment of Prevailing Rates
Each worker of the Contractor, or any subcontractor, engaged in the Scope of Work, shall be paid not less than the general prevailing wage rate, regardless of any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between the Contractor or any subcontractor, and such worker.

3. Prevailing Rate Penalty
The Contractor shall, as a penalty, forfeit two hundred dollars ($200.00) to the County for each calendar day or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing rates as determined by the Director of the DIR for such work or craft in which such worker is employed by the Contractor or by any subcontractor in connection with the Scope of Work. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1775, the difference between such prevailing wage rates and the amount paid to each worker for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for which each worker was paid less than the prevailing wage rate, shall be paid to each worker by the Contractor.

4. Ineligible Contractors:

Pursuant to the provisions of Labor Code sections 1777.1 and 1771.1(o), the Labor Commissioner publishes and distributes a list of contractors ineligible to perform work as a contractor or subcontractor on a public works project. This list of debarred contractors is available from the DIR website at https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/debar.html. Any contract entered into between a contractor and a debarred subcontractor is void as a matter of law. A debarred subcontractor may not receive any public money for performing work as a subcontractor on a public works contract, and any public money that may have been paid to a debarred subcontractor by a contractor on the project shall be returned to the County. The Contractor shall be responsible for the payment of wages to workers as a debarred subcontractor who has been allowed to work on the Scope of Work.

5. Payroll Records:
a. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1776, the Contractor and each subcontractor, shall keep accurate certified payroll records, showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker or other employee employed by them in connection with the Scope of Work. The payroll records enumerated herein shall be verified by a written declaration made under penalty of perjury that the information contained in the payroll record is true and correct and that the Contractor or subcontractor has complied with the requirements of the Labor Code sections 1771, 1811, and 1815 for any Scope of Work performed by his or her employees. The payroll records shall be available for inspection at all reasonable hours at the principal office of the Contractor on the following basis:
i. A certified copy of an employee's payroll record shall be made available for inspection or furnished to such employee or his/her authorized representative on request; ii. A certified copy of all payroll records shall be made available for inspection or furnished upon request to the County and the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement of the DIR; iii. A certified copy of payroll records shall be made available upon request to the public for inspection or copies thereof made; provided, however, that a request by the public shall be made through either the County or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. If the requested payroll records have not been previously provided to the County or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the requesting party shall, prior to being provided the records, reimburse the cost of preparation by the Contractor, subcontractor and the entity through which the request was made; the public shall not be given access to such records at the principal office of the Contractor; iv. The Contractor shall file a certified copy of the payroll records with the entity that requested such records within ten (10) days after receipt of a written request; and 31 Revised 1/10/23 Page 20 of 24
v. Copies provided to the public, by the County or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement shall be marked or obliterated in such a manner as to prevent disclosure of an individual's name, address and social security number. The name and address of the Contractor or any subcontractor, performing a part of the Scope of Work shall not be marked or obliterated. The Contractor shall inform the County of the location of payroll records, including the street address, city and county and shall, within five (5) working days, provide a notice of a change of location and address. b. The Contractor shall have ten (10) days from receipt of the written notice specifying in what respects the Contractor must comply with the above requirements. In the event Contractor does not comply with the requirements of this section within the ten (10) day period, the Contractor shall, as a penalty to the County, forfeit one-hundred dollars ($100.00) for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker, until strict compliance is effectuated. Upon the request of the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, such penalty shall be withheld from progress payments then due to the Contractor. A contractor is not subject to a penalty assessment pursuant to this section due to the failure of a subcontractor to comply with this section. c. At least monthly (at least once every 30 days), the Contractor and all subcontractors must submit electronic certified payroll records online to the Labor Commissioner, in a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner. The County reserves the right to require Contractor and all subcontractors to submit certified payroll to the Labor Commissioner more frequently than monthly. i. A contractor or subcontractor who fails to furnish electronic certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner as required by Labor Code section 1771.4, is subject to a penalty by the Labor Commissioner of one hundred dollars ($100) per day, until such payroll records are furnished, not to exceed a total penalty of five thousand dollars ($5,000) per project. ii. This requirement does not apply to public works projects $25,000 or less when the project is for construction, alteration, demolition, installation or repair work, or if the public works project is $15,000 or less when the project is for maintenance work. However, the Contractor must still keep accurate certified payroll records and retain those records, as specified in Labor Code section 1776, for at least three years after completion of the work.

6. Limits on Hours of Work:

Pursuant to Labor Code section 1810, eight (8) hours of labor shall constitute a legal day's work. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1811, the time of service of any worker employed at any time by the Contractor or by a subcontractor, upon the Scope of Work or upon any part of the Scope of Work, is limited and restricted to eight (8) hours during any one calendar day and forty (40) hours during any one calendar week, except as provided for under Labor Code section 1815. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, work performed by employees of Contractor or any subcontractor, in excess of eight (8) hours per day and forty (40) hours during any one week, shall be permitted upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of eight (8) hours per day at not less than one and one-half (1½) times the basic rate of pay.

7. Penalty for Excess Hours:

The Contractor shall pay to the County a penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each worker employed on the Scope of Work by the Contractor or any subcontractor, for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one calendar week, in violation of the provisions of the Labor Code, unless compensation to the worker so employed by the Contractor is not less than one and one-half (1½) times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of eight (8) hours per day.

8. Jobsite Notices
This project is subject to compliance, monitoring, and enforcement by the DIR. As required by the DIR, Contractor is required to post jobsite notices, as prescribed by regulation, regarding compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR.

9. Registration with the DIR (Labor Code section 1725.5) a. Contractor must be registered with the DIR to bid or submit a proposal on this project, unless the public works project is $25,000 or less when the project is for construction, alteration, demolition, installation or repair work, or if the public works project is $15,000 or less when the project is for maintenance work. No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5, with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only as allowed under Labor Code sections 1771.1(a) and 1725.5(f). i. An inadvertent error in listing a subcontractor who is not registered pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 in a bid proposal shall not be grounds for filing a bid protest or grounds for considering the bid nonresponsive, provided that any of the following apply:
1) The subcontractor is registered prior to the bid opening. 2) Within 24 hours after the bid opening, the subcontractor is registered and has paid the penalty registration fee.
3) The subcontractor is replaced by another registered subcontractor pursuant to Section 4107 of the Public Contract Code.
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b. Contractor must be registered with the DIR (unless an exception applies) to be awarded a contract or perform any work on this project. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for a public work project or perform work on a public works project unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 (unless an exception applies).
i. A contract entered into with any contractor or subcontractor in violation Labor Code section 1725.5 shall be subject to cancellation.
ii. If the Labor Commissioner determines that a contractor or subcontractor engaged in the performance of any public work contract without having been registered in accordance with Labor Code section 1771.1, the contractor or subcontractor is subject to civil penalties of one hundred dollars ($100) for each day of work performed in violation of the registration requirement, not to exceed an aggregate penalty of eight thousand dollars ($8,000), payable to the state. Contractor may also be subject to additional penalties, up to an additional $10,000, for entering into a contract with an unregistered subcontractor. iii. Where a contractor or subcontractor engages in the performance of any public work contract without having been registered with the DIR, the Labor Commissioner shall issue and serve a stop order prohibiting the use of the unregistered contractor or subcontractor on all public works until they are registered. The stop order shall not apply to work by registered contractors or subcontractors on the public work. Any employee of an unregistered contractor or subcontractor who is affected by a work stoppage ordered by the commissioner shall be paid at their regular hourly prevailing wage rate by that employer for any hours the employee would have worked but for the work stoppage, not to exceed 10 days. Failure of a contractor or subcontractor to observe a stop order issued and served upon them is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in county jail up to 60 days or by a fine of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or both. c. To qualify for registration with the DIR, Contractor must meet all requirements listed in Labor Code Section 1725.5.
d. Registration with the DIR is not required if the public works project is $25,000 or less when the project is for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work, or if the public works project is $15,000 or less when the project is for maintenance work.

B. STATE PUBLIC WORKS APPRENTICESHIP REQUIREMENTS

1. State Public Works Apprenticeship Requirements:
a. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with Labor Code section 1777.5 and the California Code of Regulations, title 8, sections 230 – 230.2 for all apprenticeable trades or crafts (denoted with “#” symbol next to craft name in DIR Prevailing Wage Determination), whether employed by the Contractor, subcontractor, vendor or consultant. Included in these requirements is (1) the Contractor’s requirement to provide notification (i.e. DAS-140) to the appropriate apprenticeship committees; (2) pay training contributions for each apprenticeable hour employed on the Contract to either the local training fund or the California Apprenticeship Council; and (3) utilize apprentices in a minimum ratio of not less than one apprentice hour for each five journeyman hours by completion of Contract work (unless an exemption is granted in accordance with Labor Code section 1777.5) or request for the dispatch of apprentices. b. Any apprentices employed to perform any of the Scope of Work shall be paid the prevailing rate of per diem wages for apprentices in the craft or trade for which such apprentice is employed, and such individual shall be employed only for the work of the craft or trade to which such individual is registered. Unless otherwise provided by a collective bargaining agreement, when the Contractor requests the dispatch of an apprentice to perform work on a public works project and requires the apprentice to fill out an application or undergo testing, training, an examination, or other preemployment process as a condition of employment, the apprentice shall be paid for the time spent on the required preemployment activity, including travel time to and from the required activity, if any, at the prevailing rate of per diem wages for apprentices in the trade to which he or she is registered. Unless otherwise provided by a collective bargaining agreement, Contractor is not required to compensate an apprentice for the time spent on preemployment activities if the apprentice is required to take a preemployment drug or alcohol test and he or she fails to pass that test. c. Only apprentices, as defined in Labor Code section 3077, who are in training under apprenticeship standards and written apprenticeship agreements under Labor Code sections 3070 et seq. are eligible to be employed for the Scope of Work. The employment and training of each apprentice shall be in accordance with the provisions of the apprenticeship standards and apprentice agreements under which such apprentice is training, or the rules and regulations of the California Apprenticeship Council.

2. Compliance with Labor Code section 1777.5 requires all public works contractors to:
a. Submit Contract Award Information (DAS-140) to an applicable apprenticeship program that can supply apprentices to the site of the public work. The information submitted must include the contractor's name, address, telephone number and state license number; the full name and address of the public work awarding body; the exact location of the public work site; the date of the contract award; an estimate of 33 Revised 1/10/23 Page 22 of 24
journeyman hours to be performed under the contract; the number of apprentices proposed to be employed; and the approximate dates the apprentices would be employed. b. Although there are a few exemptions (identified below), all Contractors, regardless of union affiliation, must submit contract award information when performing on a California public works project. c. The DAS-140 is a notification “announcement” of the Contractor’s participation on a public works project— it is not a request for the dispatch of an apprentice (to do this use DAS Form 142). d. Contractors shall submit the contract award information (you may use form DAS 140) within 10 days of the execution of the prime contract or subcontract, but in no event later than the first day in which the Contractor has workers employed on the public work.
e. Contractors who are already approved to train apprentices (i.e. check “Box 1” on the DAS-140) shall only be required to submit the form to their approved program. f. Contractors who are NOT approved to train apprentices (i.e. those that check either “Box 2” or “Box 3” on the DAS-140) shall submit the DAS-140 TO EACH of the apprenticeship program sponsors in the area of your public works project. For a listing of apprenticeship programs see http://www.dir.ca.gov/Databases/das/pwaddrstart.asp.
g. Employ Registered Apprentices
i. Labor Code section 1777.5 requires that a contractor performing work in an “apprenticeable” craft or trade must employ one (1) hour of apprentice work for every five (5) hours performed by a journeyman, not including overtime hours. If Contractor has agreed to be covered by an apprenticeship program's standards, Contractor must employ the number of apprentices or the ratio of apprentices to journeymen stipulated in the applicable apprenticeship standards, which cannot be less than the 1 to 5 ratio required above.
ii. Contractor must attempt, to the greatest extent possible, to employ apprentices during the same time period that the journeyman in the same craft or trade are employed at the jobsite. This ratio shall be met prior to the Contractor’s completion of work on the project. “Apprenticeable” crafts or trades are denoted with a pound symbol “#” in front of the craft or trade name on the prevailing wage determination.
iii. All Contractors who do not fall within an exemption category (see below) must request for dispatch of an apprentice from an apprenticeship program (for each apprenticeable craft or trade) by giving the program actual notice of at least 72 hours (business days only) before the date on which apprentices are required.
iv. Contractors may use the “DAS-142” form for making a request for the dispatch of an apprentice. v. Contractors who are participating in an approved apprenticeship training program and who did not receive sufficient number of apprentices from their initial request must request dispatch of apprentices from ALL OTHER apprenticeship committees in the project area in order to fulfill this requirement.
vi. Contractor should maintain and submit proof (when requested) of its DAS-142 submittal to the apprenticeship committees (e.g. fax transmittal confirmation). A Contractor has met its requirement to employ apprentices only after it has successfully made a dispatch request to all apprenticeship programs in the project area.
vii. Apprentices employed to fulfill the requirements of Labor Code section 1777.5 must be registered apprentices who are training under apprenticeship standards that include the work processes that the Contractor will perform on the project. Where a Contractor employs apprentices under the rules and regulations of the California Apprenticeship Council, apprentices must, at all times work under the direct supervision of a Journeyman (Cal. Code Regs., tit 8, § 230.1). h. Make Training Fund Contributions
i. Contractors performing in apprenticeable crafts or trades on public works projects, must make training fund contributions to the California Apprenticeship Council, in the amount established by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations as the prevailing amount for apprenticeship training contributions in the area of the public works site. ii. Contractors may use the “CAC-2” form for submittal of their training fund contributions. iii. Contractors may take as a credit for payments to the Council any amounts paid by the contractor to an approved apprenticeship program that can supply apprentices to the site of the public works project.
iv. Training fund contributions are due and payable on the 15th day of the month for work performed during the preceding month.
i. Submit a Verified Statement within 60 Days of Conclusion of Work Under the Contract i. Each contractor and subcontractor must submit a verified statement of the journeyman and apprentice hours performed on the contract, which information shall be public and retained by the apprenticeship programs for 12 months.

3. Exemptions to Apprenticeship Requirements:
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a. The following are exempt from having to comply with California apprenticeship requirements. These types of contractors do not need to submit a DAS-140, DAS-142, make training fund contributions, or utilize apprentices:
i. Contractors performing in non-apprenticeable crafts. “Apprenticeable” crafts are denoted with a pound symbol “#” in front of the craft name on the prevailing wage determination. ii. When the Contractor has a direct contract with the public agency that is under $30,000. iii. When the project is 100% federally-funded and the funding of the project does not contain any city, county, and/or state monies (unless the project is administered by a state agency in which case the apprenticeship requirements apply).
iv. When the project is a private project not covered by the definition of public works as found in Labor Code section 1720 et seq.

4. Exemption from Apprenticeship Ratios:
a. The Administrator of Apprenticeship may grant a certificate exempting the Contractor from the 1-to-5 ratio set forth in this Section if Contractor can show that he or she employs apprentices in a particular craft or trade in the state on all of his or her contracts on an annual average of not less than one hour of apprentice work for every five hours of labor performed by journeymen b. An apprenticeship program has the discretion to grant a certificate to a participating contractor or contractor association which shall be subject to the approval of the Administrator of Apprenticeship, exempting the Contractor from the 1-to-5 ratio set forth in this Section when it finds that any one of the following conditions are met:
i. Unemployment for the previous three-month period in such area exceeds an average of fifteen percent (15%); or
ii. The number of apprentices in training in such area exceeds a ratio of 1-to-5 in relation to journeymen; or
iii. There is a showing that the apprenticeable craft or trade is replacing at least one-thirtieth (1/30) of its journeymen annually through apprenticeship training, either on a statewide basis or on a local basis; or
iv. Assignment of an apprentice to any work performed under the Contract documents would create a condition which would jeopardize such apprentice's life or the life, safety or property of fellow employees or the public at large, or if the specific task to which the apprentice is to be assigned is of such a nature that training cannot be provided by a journeyman. c. When an exemption from subsection b. above is granted to an organization which represents contractors in a specific trade on a local or statewide basis, the member contractors will not be required to submit individual applications for approval to local joint apprenticeship committees, provided they are already covered by the local apprenticeship standards.

5. Contractor’s Compliance:
a. The responsibility for compliance with this Section for all apprenticeable trades or crafts is solely and exclusively that of the Contractor. Violations of Labor Code section 1777.5 are subject to penalties pursuant to Labor Code section 1777.7, as determined by the Labor Commissioner. 35 Revised 1/10/23 Page 24 of 24 36