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C O N S T R U C T I O N A G R E E M E N T
THIS AGREEMENT is made this day of by the CITY OF GARDEN GROVE, a municipal corporation, ("CITY"), and International Line Builders, Inc. dba ILB Electric hereinafter referred to as ("CONTRACTOR").
RECITALS:
The following recitals are a substantive part of this Agreement:
1. This Agreement is entered into pursuant to Garden Grove City Council Authorization dated .
2.CITY desires to utilize the services of CONTRACTOR to furnish mat erial, equipment, and labor for the Traffic Signal Modifications at Garden Grove Blvd./Nelson St. -Century Blvd. and Garden Grove Blvd./Newland St. (City Project No. CP-1345000 and CP-1346000).
3. CONTRACTOR is qualified by virtue of experience, training, education, and expertise to accomplish services.
AGREEMENT
THE PARTIES MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
5.1 General Conditions . CONTRACTOR certifies and agrees that all the terms, conditions and obligations of the Contract Documents as hereinafter defined, the location of the job site, and the conditions under which the work is to be performed have been thoroughly reviewed, and enters into this Contract based upon CONTRACTOR'S investigation of all such matters and is in no way relying upon any opinions or representations of CITY. It is agreed that this Contract represents the entire agreement. It is further agreed that the Contract Documents including the Notice Inviting Bids, Special Instructions to Bidders, if any, Plans, Specifications, and CONTRACTOR's Proposal, are incorporated in this Contract by reference, with the same force and effect as if the same were set forth at length herein, and that CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors, if any, will be and are bound by any and all of said Contract Documents insofar as they relate in any part or in any way, directly or indirectly, to the work covered by this Contract.
"Project" as used herein defines the entire scope of the work covered by all the Contract Documents. Anything mentioned in the Specifications and not indicated in the Plans, or indicated in the Plans and not mentioned in the Specifications, shall be of like effect as if indicated and mentioned in both. In case of discrepancy in the Plans or Specifications, the matter shall be immediately submitted to CITY’S Engineer, without whose decision CONTRACTOR shall not adjust said discrepancy save only at CONTRACTOR'S own risk and expense. The decision of the Engineer shall be final.
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5.2 Materials and Labor. CONTRACTOR shall furnish, under the conditions expressed in the Plans and Specifications, at CONTRACTOR'S own expense, all labor and materials necessary, except such as are mentioned in the Specifications to be furnished by the CITY, to construct and complete the project, in good workmanlike and substantial order. If CONTRACTOR fails to pay for labor or materials when due, CITY may settle such claims by making demand upon the surety to this Agreement.
In the event of the failure or refusal of the surety to satisfy said claims, CITY may settle them directly and deduct the amount of payments from the Contract price and any amounts due to CONTRACTOR. In the event CITY receives a stop notice from any laborer or material supplier alleging non-payment by CONTRACTOR, CITY shall be entitled to deduct all of its costs and expenses incurred relating thereto, including but not limited to administrative and legal fees.
5.3 Project. The PROJECT is described as: Traffic Signal Modifications at Garden Grove Blvd./Nelson St.-Century Blvd. and Garden Grove Blvd./Newland St. (City Project No. CP- 1345000 and CP-1346000).
5.4 Plans and Specifications . The work to be done is shown in a set of detailed Plans and Specifications entitled: Traffic Signal Modifications at Garden Grove Blvd./Nelson St.-Century Blvd. and Garden Grove Blvd./Newland St. (City Project No. CP- 1345000 and CP -1346000). Said Plans and Specifications and any revision, amendments or addenda thereto are attached hereto and incorporated herein as part of this Contract and referred to by reference. The work to be done must also be in accordance with the General Provisions, Standard Specifications and Standard Plans of the CITY, which are also incorporated herein and referred to by, reference.
5.5 Time of Commencement and Completion. CONTRACTOR shall have ten (10) working days from the award of the Contract to execute the Contract and supply the CITY with all the documents and information required by the Instructions to Bidders and the other Contract Documents, including but not limited to, the necessary bonds and insurance certificates and endorsements. Once the CITY receives the executed contract and all of the other properly drafted and executed documents and information, it may issue a Notice to Proceed to the CONTRACTOR.
If CONTRACTOR refuses or fails to provide the required documents and information within the ten (10) city working days, the CITY may then rescind the award of the Contract and then award the Contract to the next lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
The Contract time shall commence on the fifteenth (15 th) calendar day following the Notice to Proceed issued by the City and the CONTRACTOR agrees to submit shop drawings within fourteen (14) calendar days. The working day clock for both projects starts on the same day, fifteen calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is issued. T he CONTRACTOR shall diligently prosecute the work within eighty (80) working days to completion as required per the plans and specifications excluding delays caused or authorized by the CITY as set forth in Sections 5.7, 5.8 and 5.9 hereof.
5.6 Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Contract.
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Contractor shall have fourteen (14) calendar days from the award of the Contract to execute the Contract and supply CITY with all of the documents and information r equired by the Instruction to Bidders and the other Contract Documents, including but not limited to, the necessary bonds and insurance certificates and endorsements. Once the CITY receives the executed Contract and all of the other properly drafted and executed documents and information, it may issue a Notice to Proceed to the CONTRACTOR. If CONTRACTOR refuses or fails to execute the Contract or refuses or fails to provide the required documents and information within the fourteen (14) calendar days, the CITY may then rescind the award of the Contract and then award the Contract to the next lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
As required by the Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR shall prepare and obtain approval of all shop drawings, details and samples, and do all other things necessary and incidental to the prosecution of CONTRACTOR'S work in conformance with an approved construction progress schedule. CONTRACTOR shall coordinate the work covered by this Contract with that of all other CONTRACTORs, subcontractors and of the CITY, in a manner that will facilitate the efficient completion of the entire work in accordance with Section 5.5 herein. CITY shall have complete control of the premises on which the work is to be performed and shall have the right to decide the time or order in which the various portions of the work shall be installed or the priority of the work of other subcontractors, and, in general, all matters representing the timely and orderly conduct of the work of CONTRACTOR on the premises.
5.7 Excusable Delays . CONTRACTOR shall be excused for any delay in the prosecution or completion of the Project caused by acts of God; inclement weather; damages caused by fire or other casualty for which CONTRACTOR is not responsible; any act of negligence or default of CITY; failure of CITY to make timely payments to CONTRACTOR; late delivery of materials required by this CONTRACT to be furnished by CITY; combined action of the workers in no way caused by or resulting from default or collusion on the part of CONTRACTOR; a lockout by CITY; or any other delays unforeseen by CONTRACTOR and beyond CONTRACTOR'S reasonable control.
CITY shall extend the time fixed in Section 5.5 herein for completion of the Project by the number of days CONTRACTOR has thus bee n delayed, provided that CONTRACTOR presents a written request to CITY for such time extension within fifteen (15) days of the commencement of such delay and CITY finds that the delay is justified. CITY'S decision will be conclusive on the parties to this Contract.
Failure to file such request within the time allowed shall be deemed a waiver of the claim by CONTRACTOR.
No claims by CONTRACTOR for additional compensation or damages for delays will be allowed unless CONTRACTOR satisfies CITY that such delays were unavoidable and not the result of any action or inaction of CONTRACTOR and that CONTRACTOR took all available measures to mitigate such damages. Extensions of time and extra compensation as a result of incurring undisclosed utilities would be dete rmined in accordance with SPECIAL PROVISIONS and Section 3 -3 of the Standard SECTION 7 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS (Continued)
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Specifications for Public Works Construction L atest Edition (GREEN BOOK). The CITY’S decision will be conclusive on all parties to this Contract.
5.8 Extra Work. The Contract price includes compensation for all work performed by CONTRACTOR, unless CONTRACTOR obtains a written change order signed by a designated representative of CITY specifying the exact nature of the extra work and the amount of extra compensation to be paid al l as more particularly set forth in Section 5.9 hereof.
CITY shall extend the time fixed in Section 5.5 for completion of the Project by the number of days reasonably required for CONTRACTOR to perform the extra work, as determined by CITY’S Engineer. The decision of the Engineer shall be final.
5.9 Changes in Project.
5.9.1 CITY may at any time, without notice to any surety, by written order designated or indicated to be a change order, make any change in the work within the general scope of the Contra ct, including but not limited to changes:
a. In the Specifications (including drawings and designs); b. In the time, method or manner of performance of the work; c. In the CITY -furnished facilities, equipment, materials, services or site; or
d. Directing acceleration in the performance of the work.
If CONTRACTOR believes that the written order issued as part of this Section 5.9.1 has caused an increase in costs or time, the CONTRACTOR shall submit a written request for equitable adjustment to the CITY that includes a detailed cost breakdown and time impact analysis in sufficient detail to allow the CITY to analyze the request. Said notice shall be submitted via certified mail within twenty (20) days of the CONTRACTOR’S receipt of the written order. CONTRACTO R’S failure to submit the written request for equitable adjustment within the required twenty (20) days shall constitute a waiver of any potential change order or claim for said alleged change. The CITY shall review CONTRACTOR’S request and shall provide a written response within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request either approving or denying the request.
5.9.2 A change may also be any other conflict, difficulty or issue which the CONTRACTOR believes caused any change to the CONTRACTOR’S costs or project schedule, provided CONTRACTOR gives the CITY written notice and a request for equitable adjustment that includes a detailed cost breakdown and time impact analysis in sufficient detail to allow the CITY to analyze the request. The notice shall also state the date the CONTRACTOR became aware of the issue, circumstances and source of the issue and that CONTRACTOR regards the issue as a change order. Said written notice shall be delivered to the CITY via certified mail within twenty (20) days of CONTRACTOR’S first notice of the issue. CONTRACTOR’S failure to submit the notice, which includes the written request for equitable adjustment SECTION 7 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS (Continued)
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within the required twenty (20) days shall constitute a waiver of any potential change order or claim for said alleged change. The CITY shall review CONTRACTOR’S request and shall provide a written response within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request either approving or denying the request.
5.9.3 Except as provided in this Section 5.9, no order, statement or conduc t of the CITY or its representatives shall be treated as a change under this Section 5.9 or entitle CONTRACTOR to an equitable adjustment.
5.9.4 Except for claims based on defective specifications, no claim for any change under paragraph 5.9.1 or 5.9.2 a bove shall be allowed for any work performed more than 20 days before the CONTRACTOR gives written notice as required in paragraphs 5.9.1 and 5.9.2. In the case of defective specifications for which the CITY is responsible, the equitable adjustment shall include any increased direct cost CONTRACTOR reasonably incurred in attempting to comply with those defective specifications.
5.9.5 If CONTRACTOR intends to assert a claim for an equitable adjustment under this Section 5.9, it must, within thirty (30) days after receipt of a denial of a request for equitable adjustment under paragraphs 5.9.1 and 5.9.2, submit a written statement to the CITY setting forth the general nature and monetary extent of such claim. The CITY may extend the 30 -day period.
CONTRACTOR’S failure to submit the notice of a claim, within the required thirty (30) days shall constitute a waiver of the claim by the CONTRACTOR.
5.9.6 No claim by CONTRACTOR for an equitable adjustment shall be allowed if made after final payment under this Agreement.
5.9.7 CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to make any and all changes, furnish the materials and perform the work that CITY may require without nullifying this Contract. CONTRACTOR shall adhere strictly to the Plans and Specifications unless a change ther e from is authorized in writing by the CITY. Under no condition shall CONTRACTOR make any changes to the Project, either in additions or deductions, without the written order of the CITY and the CITY shall not pay for any extra charges made by CONTRACTOR that have not been agreed upon in advance in writing by the CITY. CONTRACTOR shall submit immediately to the CITY written copies of its firm's cost or credit proposal for change in the work. Disputed work shall be performed as ordered in writing by the CITY and the proper cost or credit breakdowns therefore shall be submitted without delay by CONTRACTOR to CITY.
5.10 Liquidated Damages for Delay. The parties agree that if the total work called for under this Contract, in all parts and requirements, is not completed within the time specified in Section 5.5 herein, plus the allowance made for delays or extensions authorized under Sections 5.7, 5.8 and 5.9 herein, the CITY will sustain damage which would be extremely difficult and impractical to ascertain. T he parties therefore agree that CONTRACTOR will pay to CITY the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1, 000.00) per day for each and every calendar day during which completion of the project has not been completed within eighty (80) working day SECTION 7 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS (Continued)
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period. CONTRACTOR agrees to pay such liquidated damages and further agrees that CITY may offset the amount of liquidated damages from any monies due or that may become due CONTRACTOR under the Contract.
5.11 Contract Price and Method of Payment.
CITY agrees to pay and the CONTRACTOR agrees to accept as full consideration for the faithful performance of this Contract, subject to any subsequent additions or deductions as provided in approved change orders, the sum of nine hundred eighty three thousand eight hundred seventee n Dollars and zero Cents ($983,817.00) as itemized in the bid proposal.
Progress payments shall be made to the CONTRACTOR on a monthly basis for each successive month as the work progresses. The CONTRACTOR shall be paid such sum as will bring the total payments received since the commencement of the work up to ninety-five percent (95%) of the value of the work completed, less all previous payments, provided that the CONTRACTOR submits the request for payment prior to the end of the day required to meet the payment schedule. The CITY will retain five percent (5%) of the amount of each such progress estimate and material cost until 30 days after the recordation of the Notice of Completion.
Payments shall be made on demands drawn in the manner required by l aw, accompanied by a certificate signed by the CITY’S Engineer, stating that the work for which payment is demanded has been performed in accordance with the terms of the Contract. Partial payments of the Contract price shall not be considered as an acceptance of any part of the work.
5.12 Substitution of Securities in Lieu of Retention of Funds. Pursuant to California Public Works Contract Code § 22300, the CONTRACTOR will be entitled to post approved securities with the CITY or an approved financial institut ion in order to have the CITY release funds retained by the CITY to ensure performance of the Contract. CONTRACTOR shall be required to execute an addendum to this Contract together with escrow instructions and any other documents in order to effect this substitution.
5.13 Completion. Within 10 days after the contract completion date of the Project, CONTRACTOR shall file with the CITY’S Engineer its affidavit stating that all workers and persons employed, all firms supplying materials, and all sub contractors upon the Project have been paid in full, and that there are no claims outstanding against the Project for either labor or material, except those certain items, if any, to be set forth in an affidavit covering disputed claims, or items in connection with Sto p Notices which have been filed under the provisions of the statutes of the State of California. CITY may require affidavits or certificates of payment and/or releases from any subcontractor, laborer or material supplier.
5.14 CONTRACTOR 's Employees Compensation
5.14.1 General Prevailing Rate . CITY has ascertained CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable requirements of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the California Labor Code and all applicable federal requirements respecting the payment of prevailing w ages. If there is a difference SECTION 7 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS (Continued)
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between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) for similar classifications of labor, the CONTRACTOR and its Sucontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate. The DIR will not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the Federal minimum wage determinations. This includes "helper" (or other classifications based on hours of experience) or any other classification not appearing in the Federal Wage determinations.
Where Federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage rate determination otherwise available for use by the CONTRACTOR and Subcontractors, the CONTRACTOR an d its Subcontractors shall pay not less than the Federal Minimum wage rate which most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question."
5.14.2 Forfeiture for Violation. CONTRACTOR shall, as a penalty to the CITY, forfeit one hundred dollars ( $100.00) for each calendar day or portion thereof for each worker paid (either by the CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor under it) less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as set by the Director of Industrial Relations, in accordance with Sections 1770-1780 of the California Labor Code for the work provided for in this Contract, all in accordance with Section 1775 of the Labor Code of the State of California.
5.14.3 Apprentices. Section 1777.5, 1777.6 and 1777.7 of the Labor Code of the State of California, regarding the employment of apprentices is applicable to this Contract and the CONTRACTOR shall comply therewith ; provided, however, that this requirement shall not apply if and/or to the extent that the Contract of the general CONTRACTOR, or the con tracts of specialty contractors not bidding for work through a general or prime contractor involve less than thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00).
5.14.4 Workday. In the performance of this Contract, not more than eight (8) hours shall constitute a day's work, and CONTRACTOR shall not require more than eight (8) hours of labor in a day from any person employed by him hereunder except as provided in paragraph (5.14.2) above.
CONTRACTOR shall conform to Article 3, Chapter 1, Part 7 (Sections 1810 et seq.) of the Labor Code of the State of California and shall forfeit to the CITY as a penalty, the sum of twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) for each worker employed in the execution of this Contract by CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor for each calendar day during which any worker is required or permitted to labor more than eight (8) hours in any one calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one week in violation of said Article. CONTRACTOR shall keep an accurate record showing the name and actual hours worked each calendar day and each calendar week by each worker employed by CONTRACTOR in connection with the Project.
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day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker or other employee employed by it in connection with the Project and agrees to require that each of its subcontractors does the same.
The applicable CONTRACTOR or subcontractor or its agent having authority over such matters shall certify all payroll records as accurate.
CONTRACTOR further agrees that its payroll records and those of its subcontractors shall be avail able to the employee or employee's representative, the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, and the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and shall comply with all of the provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, in general. CONTRACTOR shall comply with a ll of the provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, and shall submit payroll records to the Labor Commissioner pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.4(a)(3). The CONTRACTOR shall submit copies of certified payroll reports and cancelled checks for labors, every two weeks to the Engineer. Certified payroll and cancelled checks submittals are due one month after start of construction and every two weeks thereafter. If the certified payroll and cancelled checks are not submitted, the CONTRACTOR will be notified that compliance is required within five (5) working days or contract work must cease. The CITY will not be responsible for any delay or acceleration charges or any incurred costs or damages as a result of the work stoppage due to CONTRACTOR’s failure to com ply. Work shall be ceased in an orderly, safe fashion with all vehicle access restored. Should this not occur, CITY will correct the deficiencies and deduct the cost from funds due to the CONTRACTOR. In addition, no progress payment shall be made until the copies of certified payroll reports and cancelled checks are submitted.
5.14.6 Contractor Registration. CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. T his Agreement shall not be effective until CONTRACTOR provides proof of registration to the CITY.
5.14.7 Posting of Job Site Notices. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the job site notices posting requirements established by the Labor Commissioner pursuant to Title 8, California Code of Regulations Section 16461(e) or other regulation promulgated pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4(a) (2).
5.14.7 Notice of DIR Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4, this Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations.
5.15 Surety Bonds. CONTRACTOR shall, prior to entering into performance of this Agreement, furnish a performance bond, on the CITY's bond form in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price, to guarantee the faithful performance of the work, and a payment bond, on the CITY's form in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price, to guarantee payment of all claims for labor and materials furnished. Bonds submitted on any form other than the CITY's form will be rejected. The required bonds shall be from a surety licensed to do business in the State of California and with a current A.M. Best's SECTION 7 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS (Continued)
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rating of A -, VII. This Contract shall not become effective until such bonds are supplied and approved by the CITY."
5.16 Insurance.
5.16.1 COMMENCEMENT OF WORK . CONTRACTOR shall not commence work under this Agreement until all certificates and endorsements have been received and appr oved by the CITY. All insurance required by this Agreement shall contain a statement of obligation on the part of the carrier to notify the city of any material change, cancellation, or termination at least thirty (30) days in advance. A waiver of subrogation shall be provided by the insurer for each policy waiving subrogation against CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers for this contract and all public agencies from whom permits will be obtained and their directors, officers, agents, and employees, as determined by the CITY, Claims made and modified occurrence policies shall not be accepted for any policy. All Subcontractors shall be required to provide and maintain the same insurances as required of CONTRACTOR under this cont ract. CONTRACTOR shall be required to collect and maintain all required insurances from all Subcontractors.
5.16.2 CONTRACTOR is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code, which requires every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Contract.
5.16.3 CONTRACTOR and all Subcontractors shall carry workers' compensat ion insurance for the protection of its employees during the progress of the work. The insurer shall waive its rights of subrogation against the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers for this contract and all public agencies from whom permits will be obtained and their directors, officers, agents, and employees, as determined by the CITY, and shall issue a waiver of subrogation.
5.16.4 Before CONTRACTOR performs any work at, or prepares or delivers materials to, the site of construction, CONTRACTOR shall furnish:
Additional Insured Endorsements, ongoing and products -completed operations, for the Commercial General Liability policy , including mobile equipment and not excluding XCU. Endorsements shall designate CITY, its officers, offi cials, employees, agents, and volunteers for this contract and all public agencies from whom permits will be obtained and their directors, officers, agents, and employees, as determined by the CITY, as additional insureds for liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall provide to CITY proof of insurance and endorsement forms that conform to CITY’s requirements, as approved by the CITY. (Form CG 20 26 07 04 & Form CG 20 37 07 04 or equivalent) ( Claims made and modified occurrence policies are not acceptable; Insurance companies must be SECTION 7 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS (Continued)
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acceptable to CITY and have a minimum A.M. Best Guide rating of A -, class VII or better, as approved by CITY).
An Additional Insured Endorsement for an Automobile Liability policy and shall designate CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers for this contract and all public agencies from whom permits will be obtained and their directors, officers, agents, and employees, as determined by the CITY, as additional insureds for automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by the CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall provide to CITY proof of insurance and endorsement forms that conform to CITY’s requirements, as approved by the CITY. ( Form CA 20 48 02 9 9 or equivalent) ( Claims made and modified occurrence policies are not acceptable; Insurance companies must be acceptable to CITY and have a minimum A.M. Best Guide rating of A -, class VII or better, as approved by CITY).
A Loss Payee Endorsement for the Course of Construction policy designating the City of Garden Grove as Loss Payee. ( Claims made and modified occurrence policies are not acceptable; Insurance companies must be acceptable to CITY and have a minimum A.M. Best Guide rating of A-, class VII or better, as approved by CITY).
In the event any of CONTRACTOR’S underlying policies do not meet policy limits as required here in, CONTRACTOR shall provide the schedule of underlying polices for a follows form excess liability policy, state that the exc ess policy follows form on the insurance certificate, and an additional insured endorsement for the excess liability policy designating CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers for this contract and all public agencies from whom pe rmits will be obtained and their directors, officers, agents, and employees, as determined by the CITY, as additional insureds. ( Claims made and modified occurrence policies are not acceptable; Insurance companies must be acceptable to CITY and have a min imum A.M. Best Guide rating of A -, class VII or better, as approved by CITY).
For any claims related to this Project, the CONTRACTOR’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers for this contract and all public agencies from whom permits will be obtained and their directors, officers, agents, and employees, as determined by the CITY . Any insurance or self - insurance maintained by the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers for this contract and all public agencies from whom permits will be obtained and their directors, officers, agents, and employees, as determined by the CITY, shall be excess of the CONTRACTOR’s insurance and not contribute with it.
5.16.5 Before CONTRACTOR performs any work at, or prepares or delivers materials to, the site of construction, CONTRACTOR shall furnish:
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CONTRACTOR shall maintain all of the foregoing insurance coverage in force until the work under this Contract is fully completed. The requirement for carrying the foregoing insurance shall not derogate from the provisions for indemnification of CITY by CONTRACTOR under Section 5.17 of this Contract. Notwithstanding nor diminishing the obligations of CONTRACTOR with respe ct to the foregoing, CONTRACTOR shall subscribe for and maintain in full force and effect during the life of this Contract, the following insurance in amounts not less than the amounts specified and issued by a company admitted and licensed in California a nd having a Best's Guide Rating of A -Class VII or better (claims made and modified occurrence policies are not acceptable):
Workers’ Compensation As required by the State of
California.
Employer’s Liability
Not less than $1,000,000 per
accident for bodily injury or disease.
Commercial General Liability
(including on-going operations, products
- completed operations, and mobile
equipment, and not excluding XCU)
Not less than $5,000,000 per
occurrence for bodily injury,
personal injury and property
damage.
Automobile Liability, for all automobiles
including non-owned and hired vehicles
Not less than $2,000,000 combined
single limit for bodily injury and
property damage.
Follows Form Excess Liability
Required for any underlying policy
that does not meet the underlying
policy limits required herein.
If contractor maintains higher insurance limits than the minimums shown above, CONTRACTOR shall provide coverage for the higher limits otherwise maintained by the CONTRACTOR.
CITY or its representatives shall at all times have the right to inspect and receive a certified copy of all said policies of insurance, including certificates and endorsements at CONTRACTORS sole cost and expense. CONTRACTOR shall pay the premiums on the insurance hereinabove required.
5.17 Risk and Indemnification. All work covered by this Contract done at the site of construction or in preparing or delivering materials to the site shall be at the risk of CONTRACTOR alone. CONTRACTOR agrees to save, indemnify and keep the CITY, its Officers, Agents, Employees, Engineers, and Consultants for this Contract, and all public agencies from whom permits will be obtained and their directors, Officers, SECTION 7 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS (Continued)
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Agents and Employees harmless against any and all liability, claims, judgment s, costs and demands, including demands arising from injuries or death of persons (CONTRACTOR'S employees included) and damage to property, arising directly or indirectly out of the obligations herein undertaken or out of the operations conducted by CONTRACTOR, save and except claims or litigation arising through the sole negligence or sole willful misconduct of CITY and will make good to reimburse CITY for any expenditures, including reasonable attorneys' fees CITY may incur by reason of such matters, and if requested by CITY, will defend any such suits at the sole cost and expense of CONTRACTOR.
5.18 Termination.
5.18.1 This Contract may be terminated in whole or in part in writing by the CITY for its convenience, provided that the CONTRACTOR is given (1) not less than ten (10) calendar days written notice (delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested) of intent to terminate, and (2) an opportunity for consultation with the terminating party prior to termination.
5.18.2 If termination for default o r convenience is effected by the CITY, an equitable adjustment in the price provided for in this Contract shall be made, but (1) no amount shall be allowed for anticipated profit on unperformed services or other work, and (2) any payment due to the CONTRACTOR at the time of termination may be adjusted to cover any additional costs to the CITY because of the CONTRACTOR'S default.
5.18.3 Upon receipt of a termination action under paragraph (5.18.1) or (5.18.2) above, the CONTRACTOR shall (1) promptly discontinue all affected work (unless the notice directs otherwise), and (2) deliver or otherwise make available to the CITY all data, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries and such other information and materials as may have been accumulated b y the CONTRACTOR in performing this Contract whether completed or in process.
5.18.4 Upon termination under paragraphs (5.18.1) and (5.18.2) above, the CITY may take over the work and may award another party an agreement to complete the work under this Contract.
5.19 Warranty. The CONTRACTOR agrees to perform all work under this Contract in accordance with the CITY’s designs, drawings and specifications.
The CONTRACTOR guarantees for a period of one (1) year from the date of the notice of completion of the work that the completed work is free from all defects due to faulty materials, equipment or workmanship and that he shall promptly make whatever adjustments or corrections which may be necessary to cure any defects, including repairs or any damage to oth er parts of the system resulting from such defects. The CITY shall promptly give notice to the CONTRACTOR of observed defects. In the event that the CONTRACTOR fails to make adjustments, repairs, corrections or other work made necessary by such defects, the CITY may do so and SECTION 7 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS (Continued)
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charge the CONTRACTOR the cost incurred. The performance bond shall remain in full force and effect through the guarantee period.
The CONTRACTOR'S obligations under this clause are in addition to the CONTRACTOR'S other express or i mplied assurances of this Contract or state law and in no way diminish any other rights that the CITY may have against the CONTRACTOR for faulty materials, equipment or work.
5.20 Attorneys' Fees. If any action at law or in equity is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this Contract, each shall bear its own attorneys' fees, costs and necessary disbursements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any action is brought against the CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor to enforce a Stop Notice or Notice to Withhold, which named the CITY as a party to said action, the CITY shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and necessary disbursements arising out of the defense of such action by the CITY. The CITY shall be entitled to deduct its costs for any Stop Notice filed, whether court action is involved or not.
5.21 Notices. Any notice required or permitted under this Contract may be given by ordinary mail at the address set forth below. Any party whose address changes shall notify the other party in writing.
TO CITY: TO CONTRACTOR:
City of Garden Grove.
Public Works Department
Attention: Ken Vu
11222 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 741-5184
(714) 741-5578 Fax
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IN WITNESS THEREOF, these parties have executed this Construction Agreement on the day and year shown below.
Date: "CITY"
CITY OF GARDEN GROVE
By:
Lisa L. Kim
City Manager
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Date:
"CONTRACTOR"
.
CONTRACTOR'S State License No.
(Expiration Date: )
By:
Title:
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Garden Grove City Attorney
If CONTRACTOR is a corporation, a Corporate
Resolution and/or Corporate Seal is required.
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