item 10 Award of Contract to National Pools Inc., for the Eastgate Park Swimming Pool Improvement Project (Cost: $200,975.00)(Action Item)

EASTATE PARK SWIMMING POOL

IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE
March 11, 2024 (Revised 04-24-24)

BID SCHEDULE
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION ESTIMATE UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT 1 300-2.1 Mobilization (maximum 6%) 1
LS S 7,000 S 7,000
2 300-2.1 Demolition, Removal, Disposal & Site Preparation of swimming pool plaster and all noted items on plans 1 LS S 35,000 35,000 3 303-3.0 Furnish & Install New Concrete & White Smooth Pool Plaster 1 IS S 54,000 54,000
4 303-4.1 Furnish & Install New Hancrete Manufacturer Grande White 12"× 24" x 2" Bullnose Precast Concrete Pool
Coping (96 straight & 4 curved radius) 100 EA S 150 15,000 5 303-4.1 Furnish, Install & Grout New Porcelain 6" × 6" Waterline Tiles (198' If) 1 IS S 9,900 S 9,900
303-4.1 Furnish, Install & Grout New Porcelain 1" x 1"X 2" Wide Step Tread Tiles (120'lf) 1 IS S 5,500 5,500
7 303-4.1 Furnish, Install & Grout New 6" x 6" Porcelain Water Depth & "No Diving" Tiles (Qty. 16 & 4) 1 2,500
LS S 2,500 $
8 303-5.9 Furnish & Install New Expansion Joint Sealant with 1 IS S 2,800
clean washed sand filler 2,800
9 304-1.1 Furnish, Install & Anchor Secure New SR Smith Manufacturer Stainless Steel -Commercial 3-Bend
Single Piece Handrails w/ Bronze Anchor & Escutcheons
2 EA S 1,800 S 3,600
10 304-1.1 Furnish, Install & Secure Anchor New SR Smith Manufacturer Stainless Steel Commercial Ring Grab
Rails w/Bronze Anchors & Escutcheons (2-sets) 4 7,200
EA S 1,800 S
11 311-2 Furnish & Install New 8" Diameter Main Circulation Drain Suction "T", Piping and Anti-entrapment grates
(Qty-2) 1 LS S 6,000 S 6,000
12 311-2 Furnish & Install New Pentair ABS Polymer Pool Steps (Set of 3) (Qty-2) 1 LS $ 1,500 1,500
13 311-2 Furnish & Install Pentair Skimmer Lids, Equalizer Drain Cap, Eyeball, Rope Hook Anchors Fill & Return Line
Fittings & #8 Copper Ground Bond Wire 1 LS $ 2,000 $ 2,000 14 315-1.4 Furnish & Install New Pentair Manufacturer
Underwater LED Lights with Metal Ring Surround 4 EA S 2,500 10,000 15 316-1.1.1 High power wash concrete & clean up 1 1,975 1,975 IS S
16 316-2.1.1 Swimming Pool Start-Up Process 30 calendar days 1 4,500 IS $ 4,500
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID IN FIGURES $ SO 168,475
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID IN WORDS $ ONE HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE AND ZERO CENTS NOTE: THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE-TO REPLACE ANY AND ALL DAMAGES OCCURRED TO THE EXISTING

SWIMMING POOL BOND BEAM, STEPS, BUILDING STRUCTURE, METAL FENCING, GATE, CONCRETE PAVING, GRASS /

PLANTINGS, SIGNAGE, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, IRRIGATION AND SITE ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND UTILITY SYSTEMS WITH THE SAME SIZE AND MANUFACTURER PRODUCT NUMBER "IN-KIND" AND NO ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION WILL BE ALLOWED.

LEGEND: LS= LUM SUM / LF=LINEAR FEET / EA=EACH
Bid Alternate: Furnish & Install (5) Five new Pentair
17 316-3.1.1 Bermuda Skimmers Part No. # 506362 including all fittings. Color: White
5 EA $ 6,500 $ 32,500
Note: Bid Alternate shall be considered if a change in
the project scope or alternate materials and /or
methods of construction after the project has been
awarded. The contractor's Bid Alternate cost shall be
listed separately from base bid and shall not used to
determine the award of the project.

SECTION 2 - CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL
ATTACHMENT "B"
(BID PROPOSAL) PAGE 2 OF 4
NOTES:

1. In case of discrepancy between the words and figures, the words shall prevail.

2. The aforementioned quantities are approximate only, being given as a basis for the comparison of bids, and the City of Garden Grove does not expressly or by implication, agree that the actual amount of work will correspond therewith, but reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of any class or portion of work as may be deemed necessary or expedient by the Project Manager.

It is understood and agreed that:
(a) Pursuant to Section 1773.2 of the Labor Code, general prevailing wage rates established by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations shall be posted by the Contractor at a prominent place at the site of the work.

The Federal Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages apply to the work. If there is a difference in the minimum wage rate predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of Industrial Relations, for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and its subcontractors shall pay not less than the highest wage rate.
(b) No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent or employee of CITY, either before or after the execution of the Agreement shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations of this Proposal.
(c) CITY will not be responsible for any errors or omissions on the part of the undersigned in making up their bid, nor will bidders be released because of errors. (d) The undersigned is licensed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
(e) The undersigned hereby certifies that this Proposal is genuine and is not sham or collusive, or made in the interest or on behalf of any person not herein named, and that the undersigned has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a sham bid; or any other person, firm or corporation to refrain from bidding, that the undersigned has not in any manner sought, by collusion, to secure for itself an advantage over any other bidder and that the unit prices proposed herein shall remain fully in effect for 180 calendar days from bid opening.

I declare under penalty of perjury that all statements or representations made herein are true and correct.
12 SECTION 2 - CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL
ATTACHMENT "B"
(BID PROPOSAL) PAGE 3 OF 4

THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF GARDEN GROVE
11222 ACACIA PARKWAY
GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA 92840
To: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
The undersigned having carefully examined the Plans and Specifications for: Furnish All Labor, Material and Equipment for the Eastgate Park Swimming Pool Renovation Project located at 12001 Saint Mark Street, Garden Grove CA, per the bid specifications, HEREBY PROPOSE to finish all labor, materials, equipment and transportation, and do all the work required to complete work in accordance with the Plans and Specifications for the sum price of:

It is understood and agreed that:
(a) No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of CITY, either before or after the execution of the Agreement, shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations of this Proposal.
(b) CITY will not be responsible for any errors or omissions on the part of the undersigned in making up his bid, nor will bidders be released on account of errors. (c) The undersigned hereby certifies that this Proposal is genuine and is not sham or collusive, or made in the interest or in behalf of any person not herein named, and that the undersigned has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a sham bid, or any other person, firm, or corporation to refrain from bidding, and that the undersigned has not in any manner sought, by collusion, to secure for himself an advantage over any other bidder.
(d) The undersigned is licensed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

Check below where appropriate:
• Partnership: That are partners, doing business
under the firm name of , and that the co-
partnership makes the accompanying proposal.
x Corporation: That CYNTHIA ZARATE/OFFICER of NATIONAL POOLS INC _ make the accompanying proposal.
13 SECTION 2 - CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL
ATTACHMENT "B"
(BID PROPOSAL) PAGE 4 OF 4
• Individual: That is the bidder and makes the
accompanying proposal.

NATIONAL POOLS INC
Company Name
15439 MONTE ST
Address
SYLMAR, CA 91342
City - State - Zip Code
818-367-9340
Telephone
963509
California Contractors License Number

NATIONAL POOLS INC/CYNTHIA C ZARATE
Bidder's Name (Please Print)
apullik pel
Authorized Signature
14 SECTION 3 - DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS/REFERENCES

1. The undersigned certifies that the sub-bids of the following listed subcontractors have been used in making up this bid, and that the subcontractors listed will be used for the work for which they bid, subject to the approval of the Community Services Manager, and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Specifications.

Bidder's Full and Legal Name. NATIONAL POOLS INC
PART I
The bidder shall list all subcontractors (both BE and non-BE) in pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections §4104 of California Public Contract Code.

This listing is required in addition to listing BE Subcontractors elsewhere in the proposal. Photocopy this form for additional firms.

Firm Name/LICENSE NUMBER Phone/ Description of items of Work to be Performed Local Agency Use Address/ Fax Annual Gross Only
Receipts (Certified DBE?)
City, State, ZIP
Name Phone < $1 million LYES
< $5 million LNO
Address < $10 million If YES list DBE #:

Fax < $15 million
City State ZIP > $15 million Age of Firm (Yrs.)
Name Phone < $1 million LYES
< $5 million •NO
Address < $10 million If YES list DBE #:

Fax < $15 million
City State ZIP > $15 million Age of Firm (Yrs.)
Name Phone < $1 million •YES
< $5 million •NO
Address < $10 million If YES list DBE #:

Fax < $15 million
City State ZIP > $15 million Age of Firm (Yrs.)
15 PART #
The bidder shall list all subcontractors who provided a quote or bid but were not selected to participate as a subcontractor on this project. This is required for compliance with Public Contract Code Sections §4104 of California Public Contract Code. Photocopy this form for additional firms.

Firm Name/ Phone/ Local Agency Use
Address/ Fax Annual Gross Description of items of Work to be Performed Receipts Only
City, State, ZIP (Certified DBE?)
Name Phone < $1 million LYES
< $5 million NO
Address < $10 million If YES list DBE #:

Fax < $15 million
City State ZIP > $15 million Age of Firm (Yrs.)
Name Phone < $1 million LYES
< $5 million NO
Address < $10 million If YES list DBE #:

Fax < $15 million
City State ZIP > $15 million Age of Firm (Yrs.)
Name Phone < $1 million LYES
< $5 million •NO
Address < $10 million If YES list DBE #:

Fax < $15 million
City State ZIP > $15 million Age of Firm (Yrs.)
16 SECTION 4 - AFFIDAVIT TO ACCOMPANY PROPOSAL

CERTIFICATION WITH REGARD TO THE PERFORMANCE OF PREVIOUS CONTRACTS OR

SUBCONTRACTS SUBJECT TO THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE AND THE

FILING OF REQUIRED REPORTS
The bidder proposed subcontractor hereby certifies that he has has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the equal opportunity clause, as required by Executive Orders 10925, 11114, or 11246, and that he has X_, has not filed with the Joint Reporting Committee, the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance, a Federal Government contracting or administrating agency, or the former President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity, all reports due under the applicable filing requirements.

By:.

OFFICER CYNTHIA C ZARATE
(Title)
Date: 4/26/2024
Note: The above certification is required by the Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR 60-1.7 (b) (1)), and must be submitted by bidders and proposed subcontractors only in connection with contracts and subcontracts, which are subject to the equal opportunity clause. Contracts and subcontracts which are exempt from the equal opportunity clause are set forth in 41 CFR 60-1.5. (Generally, only contracts or subcontracts of $10,000 or under are exempt.) Currently, Standard Form 100 (EEO-1) is the only report required by the Executive Orders or their implementing regulations.

Proposed prime contractors and subcontractors who have participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Executive Orders and have not filed the required reports should note that 41 CFR 60-1.7 (b) (1) prevents the award of contracts and subcontracts unless such contractor submits a report covering the delinquent period or such other period specified by the Federal Highway Administration or by the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor 17 (THE BIDDER'S EXECUTION ON THE SIGNATURE PORTION OF THIS

PROPOSAL SHALL ALSO CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT AND EXECUTION

OF THOSE CERTIFICATIONS WHICH ARE A PART OF THIS PROPOSAL

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CERTIFICATION
The bidder - NATIONAL POOLS INC
[proposed subcontractor,] hereby
certifies that he/she/it has, has not, participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clauses, as required by Executive Orders 10925, 1 1114, or 11246, and that, where required, he/she/it has filed with the Joint
Reporting Committee, the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance, a Federal Government contracting or administering agency, or the former President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity, all reports due under the applicable filling requirements.

Note: The above certification is required by the Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR 60-1.7(b) (1)), and must be submitted by bidders and proposed subcontractors only in connection with contracts and subcontracts which are subject to the equal opportunity clause. Contracts and subcontracts which are exempt from the equal opportunity clause are set forth in 41 CFR 60-1.5. (Generally only contracts or subcontracts of $ 10,000 or under are exempt.)
Currently, Standard Form 100 (EEO-I) is the only report required by the Executive Orders or their implementing regulations. (eeoc.gov/employers/eeol survey/index.cfm) Proposed prime contractors and subcontractors who have participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Executive Orders and have not filed the required reports should note that 41 CFR 60-1.7(b) (1) prevents the award of contracts and subcontracts unless such contractor submits a report covering the delinquent period or such other period specified by the Federal Highway Administration or by the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor.

Signature: Date: 4/26/2024
Print Name: CYNTHIA C ZARATE
Title: OFFICER
18 Equal Employment Opportunity Clause
During the performance of this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:
(a) The Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap. (b) The Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, (1) employment, (2) upgrading, (3) demotion, (4) transfer, (5) recruitment or recruitment advertising, (6) layoff or termination, (7) rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and (8) selection for training, including apprenticeship (c) The Contractor shall post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment the notices to be provided by the Contracting Officer that explain this clause. (d) The Contractor shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap.

The Contractor shall send, to each labor union or representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, the notice to be provided by the Contracting Officer advising the labor union or workers' representative of the Contractor's commitments under this clause, and post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
(f) The Contractor shall comply with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor.
(g) The Contractor shall furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and by rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto. The Contractor shall permit access to its books, records, and accounts by the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders.
(h) In the event of a determination that the Contractor is not incompliance with this clause or any rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts, or Federally assisted construction contracts under the procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246, as amended. In addition, sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked against the Contractor as provided in Executive Order 11246, as amended, the rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law. (i) The Contractor shall include the terms and conditions of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by the rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued under Executive Order 11246, as amended, so that these terms and conditions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The Contractor shall take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development or the Secretary of Labor may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance; provided that if the Contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction, the Contractor may request the United States to enter into the litigation to protect the interests of the United States. (i) Compliance with the requirements of this clause shall be to the maximum extent consistent with, but not in derogation of, compliance with section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act and the Indian Preference clause of this contract. 19 PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE
Public Contract Code Section 10285.1 Statement
In conformance with Public Contract Code Section 10285.1 (Chapter 376, Stats. 1985), the bidder hereby declares
Under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the bidder has _ has not X been convicted within the preceding three years of any offenses referred to in that section, including any charge of fraud, bribery, collusion, conspiracy, or any other act in violation of any state or Federal antitrust law in connection with the bidding upon, award of, or performance of, any community services contract, as detined in Public Contract Code Section 1101, with any public entity, as defined in Public Contract Code Section 1100, including the Regents of the University of California or the Trustees of the California State University. The term "bidder" is understood to include any partner, member, officer, director, responsible managing officer, or responsible managing employee thereof, as referred to in Section 10285.1.

Note: The bidder must place a checkmark after "has" or "has not" in one of the blank spaces provided. The above Statement is part of the Proposal. Signing this Proposal on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of this Statement. Bidders are cautioned that making a false certification may subject the certifier to criminal prosecution.

Public Contract Code Section 10162 Questionnaire
In conformance with Public Contract Code Section 10162, the Bidder shall complete, under penalty of perjury, the following questionnaire:

Has the bidder, any officer of the bidder, or any employee of the bidder who has a proprietary interest in the bidder, ever been disqualified, removed, or otherwise prevented from bidding on, or completing a federal, state, or local government project because of a violation of law or a safety regulation?
Yes No X
If the answer is yes, explain the circumstances in the following space. 20 Public Contract Code 10232 Statement
In conformance with Public Contract Code Section 10232, the Contractor, hereby states under penalty of perjury, that no more than one final unappealable finding of contempt of court by a federal court has been issued against the Contractor within the immediately preceding two-year period because of the Contractor's failure to comply with an order of a federal court which orders the Contractor to comply with an order of the National Labor Relations Board.

Note: The above Statement and Questionnaire are part of the Proposal. Signing this Proposal on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of this Statement and Questionnaire.

Bidders are cautioned that making a false certification may subject the certifier to criminal prosecution.
21 Noncollusion Affidavit
(Title 23 United States Code Section 112 and
Public Contract Code Section 7106)
[NAME OF CONTRACT] EASTGATE PARK SWIMMING POOL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT S-1324 To the City of Garden Grove
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES.

In conformance with Title 23 United States Code Section 112 and California Public Contract Code 7106 the bidder declares that the bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a false or sham bid, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or that anyone shall refrain from bidding; that the bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the bid price of the bidder or any other bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the bid price, or of that of any other bidder, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the contract of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all statements contained in the bid are true; and, further, that the bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid
Note: The above Noncollusion Affidavit is part of the Bidder's Proposal. By signing the Proposal, the Bidder has also signed this Noncollusion Affidavit.

Bidders are cautioned that making a false Certification may subject the Bidder to criminal prosecution.

Signature: @pulluful 4/26/2024
Date:

Print Name: CYNTHIA C ZARATE
Title: OFFICER
22 SECTION 4 B - QUESTIONNAIRE TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Has any person or group threatened you with subcontractor boycotts, union boycotts, or other sanctions to attempt to convince you to use the services or abide by the rules of one or more bid depositories?
Yes ( ) No (X)

2. If the answer to No. 1 is "yes," please explain the following details:
(a) Date(s):
(b) Name of person or group:
(c) Job involved (if applicable):
(d) Nature of threats:
(e) Additional comments:
(Use additional paper if necessary)
We declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Dated this 26TH day of APRIL _ 20 24

NATIONAL POOLS INC
Name of Company
By.

OFFICER
Title
23 SECTION 4B - QUESTIONNAIRE TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS (Continued)

QUESTIONNAIRE REGARDING BIDDERS
Number of years engaged in the contracting business under present business name_12 List of last three contracts performed which show experience in work of a nature similar to that covered in this proposal. If none, so indicate.

For whom
Year Type of Work Contract Amt. Location Performed &
Phone Number
POOL RENOVATION $320,000 VALENCIA, CA CITY OF SANTA CLARITA JUAN MARTINEZ 661-290-2229 2024
2022 NEW POOL ON PILES $657,000 LOS ANGELES, CA AVILARCHITECTS TOM AVILA 210-2503 2023 POOL REMODEL $210,000 BEVERLY HILLS, CA STEVE SIEGRIST ARCHITECT 310-387-3873 REFERENCES:

Following are the names, addresses and telephone numbers of firms or agencies with which you may confirm the past performances of the company in performing work of a similar nature and scope:

Contact Person Contract
Firm/Address Type of Work Telephone No. Amount
WEST KOAST PROPERTIES POOL REMODEL BRETT KARNS $128,000 310-903-7949

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA POOL REMODEL JUAN MARTINEZIPM
$320,000
661-290-2229

HACLA/HOUSING AUTHORITY OF LOS ANGELES AMY LEE/PM
32 CMU TRASH ENCLOSURES $1,007,000
213-819-5946

JONATHON AGUIRRE JONATHON AGUIRRE
MEMORIAL PARK CMU WALL $381,000
562-631-1172

NATIONAL POOLS INC
Bidder's Name:

Authorized Signature: @pullizue 4/26/2024
963509 Date:

State of California Contractor's License No.

Contractor's License Expiration Date _6/30/2024
PW-LR-1001005100 6/30/2024
DIR Registration Number and Expiration Date
24 SECTION 4 C - CONTRACTOR'S QUESTIONNAIRE

1. List any lawsuits) filed against you or your firm over the past ten (10) years for breach or non- performance of contract:

N/A

2. List the results of any lawsuits):- N/A

3. List any claims) filed by subcontractors against you or your firm over the past ten (10) years:_

4. List the results of each claim: N/A

5. List any disciplinary action and the ultimate disposition within the past ten (10) years taken against you or your firm by the State Contractor's License Board:

6. List projects similar to the type applied for herein which you have worked on and how recently the project was performed: NATIONAL POOLS INC HAS ENGAGED IN HUNDREDS OF POOL RENOVATIONS SAME NATURE AND SCOPE AS THIS OPPORTUNITY VALENCIA COMMUNITY CENTER POOL RENOVATION.

I DECLARE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE FOREGOING IS TRUE, COMPLETE, ACCURATE, AND CORRECT.
4/26/2026 Halluful
Dated:

Contractor's Signature
25 Accompanying this Bid is
(NOTICE: INSERT THE WORDS "CASH ($ 16,847.50), " "CASHIER'S CHECK," "CERTIFIED CHECK," OR "BIDDER'S BOND, "AS THE CASE MAY BE.) in amount equal to at least ten percent of the total of the bid.

The names of all persons interested in the foregoing bid as principals are as follows:

IMPORTANT NOTICE
If bidder or other interested person is a corporation, state legal name of corporation, also names of the president, secretary, treasurer, and manager thereof; if a co- partnership, state true name of firm, also names of all individual copartners composing firm; if bidder or other interested person is an individual, state first and last names in full.

LUIS C QUIRARTE

CYNTHIA C ZARATE
Licensed in conformance with an act providing for the registration of Contractors, License No. 963509 Classification(s) B, C8, C46, C53
ADDENDA - This Bid is submitted with respect to the changes to the contract included in addenda number/s 1, 2, 3
(Fill in addenda numbers if addenda have been received and insert, in this Bid, any Project Manager's Estimate sheets that were received as part of the addenda.) By my signature on this bid I certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing questionnaire and statements of Public Contract Code Sections 10162, 10232 and 10285.1 are true and correct and that the bidder has complied with the requirements of Section 8103 of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission Regulations (Chapter 5, Title 2 of the California Administrative Code). By my signature on this Bid I further certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California and the United States of America, that the Non collusion Affidavit required by Title 23 United States Code, Section 112 and Public Contract Code Section 7106; and the Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 29 Debarment and Suspension Certification are true and correct.

Date: 4/26/2024
Sign
Here CYNTHIA C ZARATE o fareR
Signature and Title of Bidder
Business Address 15439 MONTE ST SYLMAR CA 91342
Place of Business 15439 MONTE ST SYLMAR CA 91342
Place of Residence 9628 CLAIRE AVE NORTHRIDGE CA 91324
26 BID BOND
BOND NO. 465577 Premium 10% Aggregate amount of bid.
(10% of aggregate amount of bid)
(Not required if cash, cashier's or certified check
in the required amount accompanies bid.)
National Pools, Inc. dba
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: That we, NPI Concrete , as Principal and Merchants Bonding Company, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Garden Grove, State of California, the sum of ten percent of the aggregate amount of bid, the payment of which we hereby bind ourselves, our successors, heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

That the Surety's office is located at 22114 S. Vermont Avenue, Ste. 201, Torrance California, Telephone No. (833) 444-6782 _and the Surety is licensed to do business in the State of California, and the California resident agent for Surety is Joseph Dominick Castano California Insurance Agent License No. _OF35178
That the following clause must be completed if in fact a non-resident agent for the Surety is a party to the transaction:

Name of non-resident agent:

Non-resident agent office address:

Telephone No.:

The condition of the foregoing obligation is such that, whereas the above principal is about to submit to the Council of the City of Garden Grove a bid or proposal for the performance of the work therein mentioned, in compliance with the plans and specifications there, pursuant to published notice inviting bids:

Now, if the bid or proposal of the principal is accepted and the work awarded to the principal by the City Council, and if the principal shall fail or neglect to enter into a contract in accordance with the provisions of said bid or proposal and the accompanying Instructions and Information for Bidders, and to execute adequate faithful performance and labor and material surety bonds to the satisfaction of the City Attorney of the CITY, then the sum guaranteed by this bond is forfeited to the City of Garden Grove.

WITNESS OUR HANDS AND SEALS THIS 19th _ DAY OF April 2024.

National Pools, Inc. dba NPI Concrete
By:

Cynthia Zarate
Merchants Bonding Company
/Surety
By:.

Attorney-in-Fact
Joseph Dominick Castano
27 attached loose certificate
SECTION 3 - DOCUMENTS BID BOND (Continued)

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.

COUNTY OF. )
On this day of _, 20_ _, before me, a Notary Public in
and for said County, residing therein, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared known to Attorney-in-Fact of the
(Corporation)
a corporation, of
(City) (State)
and acknowledged to me that he executed the attached bond to the City of Garden Grove as such Attorney-in-Fact and as the free act and deed of said corporation, and that said bond was executed on behalf of said corporation by authority of its board of directors.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed by Official Seal, the day and year in this certificate first above written.

Notary Public in and for said County and State.

My Commission Expires:
(Acknowledgment by Non-resident Agent as Attorney in Fact must be attached) atlached
28 CALIFORNIA JURAT GOVERNMENT CODE § 8202
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

State of California
County of Los Angeles
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on
this jath day of April _, 2024
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Date Month Year
" Joseph castano :

LETISIA AGUILAR BELLO
Notary Public - California
Los Angeles County
Commission # 2450872
My Comm. Expires Jun 20, 2027 (and (2) - -),
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Description of Attached Document
Tile or Type of Document: Bid Bond
Document Date: 4119/2024 _Number of Pages: 2
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above:
©2019 National Notary Association

MERCHANTS
BONDING COMPANY™

POWER OF ATTORNEY
Know All Persons By These Presents, that MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL) and MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC., both being corporations of the State of lowa, d/b/a Merchants National Indemnity Company (in California only) (herein collectively called the "Companies") do hereby make, constitute and appoint, individually, Joseph Dominick Castano
their true and lawful Attorney(s)-in-Fact, to sign its name as surety(ies) and to execute, seal and acknowledge any and all bonds, undertakings. contracts and other written instruments in the nature thereof, on behalf of the Companies in their business of guaranteeing the fidelity o ersons, guaranteeing the performance of contracts and executing or guaranteeing bonds and undertakings required or permitted in any action This Power-of-Attorney is granted and is signed and sealed by facsimile under and by authority of the following By-Laws adopted by the Board of Directors of Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual) on April 23, 2011 and amended August 14, 2015 and adopted by the Board of Directors of Merchants National Bonding, Inc., on October 16, 2015.
"The President, Secretary, Treasurer, or any Assistant Treasurer or any Assistant Secretary or any Vice President shall have power and authority to appoint Attorneys-in-Fact, and to authorize them to execute on behalf of the Company, and attach the seal of the Company thereto, bonds and undertakings, recognizances, contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof." "The signature of any authorized officer and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile or electronic transmission to any Power of Attorney or Certification thereof authorizing the execution and delivery of any bond, undertaking, recognizance, or other suretyship obligations of the Company, and such signature and seal when so used shall have the same force and effect as though manually fixed." In connection with obligations in favor of the Florida Department of Transportation only, it is agreed that the power and authority hereby given to the Attorney-in-Fact includes any and all consents for the release of retained percentages and/or final estimates on engineering and construction contracts required by the State of Florida Department of Transportation. It is fully understood that consenting to the State of Florida Department of Transportation making payment of the final estimate to the Contractor and/or its assignee, shall not relieve this surety company of any of its obligations under its bond.

In connection with obligations in favor of the Kentucky Department of Highways only, it is agreed that the power and authority hereby given to the Attorney-in-Fact cannot be modified or revoked unless prior written personal notice of such intent has been given to the Commissioner- Department of Highways of the Commonwealth of Kentucky at least thirty (30) days prior to the modification or revocation.

In Witness Whereof, the Companies have caused this instrument to be signed and sealed this 16th day of April . 2024

MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL)
ING MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC.

RPOR ORPO d/b/a MERCHANTS NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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2003 1933 Jarry Taylo
President

STATE OF IOWA
COUNTY OF DALLAS ss.

On this 16th day of April 2024 , before me appeared Larry Taylor, to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn did say that he is President of MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL) and MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC.; and that the seals affixed to the foregoing instrument are the Corporate Seals of the Companies; and that the said instrument was signed and sealed in behalf of the Companies by authority of their respective Boards of Directors.

Penni Miller
Commission Number 787952
My Commission Expires
OWA January 20, 2027
&. Notary Bub
(Expiration of notary's commission does not invalidate this instrument) 1, William Warner, Jr., Secretary of MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL) and MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC., do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the POWER-OF-ATTORNEY executed by said Companies, which is still in full force and effect and has not been amended or revoked.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Companies on this 19th day of April , 2024 ON
CORPOR в. ÖRPO
Willian Warner 9s.
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1933 Secretary
2003
1 POA 0018(1/24)

MERCHANTS
BONDING COMPANY™
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC. • P.O. BOX 14498 • DES MOINES, IOWA 50306-3498 PHONE: (800) 678-8171 • FAX: (515) 243-3854

ADDENDUM TO BOND
This Addendum is in reference to the bond(s) to which it is attached.

Merchants National Bonding, Inc. ("Merchants") deems the digital or electronic image of Merchants' corporate seal below affixed to the bond(s) to the same extent as if a raised corporate seal was physically stamped or impressed upon the bond(s). The digital or electronic seal below shall have the same force and effect as though manually fixed to the bond(s).

All terms of the bond(s) remain the same.

Signed and effective March 23, 2020.

MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC.

IONAL
CORPOR
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2003
Larre
By:

Larry Taylor,

MERCHANTS
BONDING COMPANY.

This Power-of-Attorney is granted and is signed and sealed by facsimile under and by authority of the following By-Laws adopted by the Board of Directors of Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual) on April 23, 2011 and amended August 14, 2015 and adopted by the Board of Directors of Merchants National Bonding, Inc., on October 16, 2015.
"The President, Secretary, Treasurer, or any Assistant Treasurer or any Assistant Secretary or any Vice President shall have power and authority to appoint Attorneys-in-Fact, and to authorize them to execute on behalf of the Company, and attach the seal of the Company thereto, bonds and undertakings, recognizances, contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof." "The signature of any authorized officer and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile or electronic transmission to any Power of Attorney or Certification thereof authorizing the execution and delivery of any bond, undertaking, recognizance, or other suretyship obligations of the Company, and such signature and seal when so used shall have the same force and effect as though manually fixed." In connection with obligations in favor of the Florida Department of Transportation only, it is agreed that the power and authority hereby given to the Attorney-in-Fact includes any and all consents for the release of retained percentages and/or final estimates on engineering and construction contracts required by the State of Florida Department of Transportation. It is fully understood that consenting to the State of Florida Department of Transportation making payment of the final estimate to the Contractor and/or its assignee, shall not relieve this surety company of any of its obligations under its bond.

In Witness Whereof, the Companies have caused this instrument to be signed and sealed this 16th day of April . 2024

MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL)
ONA NG
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC.

ORPO d/b/a MERCHANTS NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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2003 1933 "Larry Fagho

STATE OF IOWA
COUNTY OF DALLAS ss.

APRIAL Penni Miller
Commission Number 787952
My Commission Expires
IOWA January 20, 2027
l. Notary Pubil
(Expiration of notary's commission does not invalidate this instrument) I, William Warner, Jr., Secretary of MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL) and MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC., do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the POWER-OF-ATTORNEY executed by said Companies, which is still in full force and effect and has not been amended or revoked
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Companies on this 19th day of April , 2024

CORPOR CORPORA
Willan Paran Is.
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2003 1933 Secretary
POA 0018(1/24)

MERCHANTS
BONDING COMPANY™
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC. • P.O. BOX 14498 • DES MOINES, IOWA 50306-3498 PHONE: (800) 678-8171 • FAX: (515) 243-3854

ADDENDUM TO BOND
This Addendum is in reference to the bond(s) to which it is attached Merchants National Bonding, Inc. ("Merchants") deems the digital or electronic image of Merchants' corporate seal below affixed to the bond(s) to the same extent as if a raised corporate seal was physically stamped or impressed upon the bond(s). The digital or electronic seal below shall have the same force and effect as though manually fixed to the bonds).

All terms of the bond(s) remain the same.

Signed and effective March 23, 2020.

MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC.

NATIONAL
2003
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Larry Taylo
By:

Larry Taylor, resident

BIDDER/CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT STATEMENT

REGARDING INSURANCE COVERAGE
(Submit with IFB Package)
This signed document must be included with your bid/proposal package in order for your bid/proposal to be considered complete!
BIDDER/CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT HEREBY CERTIFIES that he/she has reviewed and understands the insurance coverage requirements specified in the attached Insurance Requirements Checklist.

Should we/l be awarded the contract, we/l certify that we/I can meet the specified requirements for insurance, including insurance coverage of the subcontractors, and agree to name the City/Successor Agency/Sanitary District and other additional insureds as per the agreement for the work specified and we/I will comply with the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code, which require every employer to be insured against liability for worker's compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, before commencing the performance of the work specified.

NATIONAL POOLS INC
Please Print (Person, Firm, or Corporation)
ignature of Altnahized Representative

CYNTHIA C ZARATE/ OFFICER
Please Print (Name & Title of Authorized Representative) 4/26/2024 818-367-9340 [email protected] Date Phone Number Email Address
Please note that the City of Garden Grove is now contracted with EBIX for insurance certificate management and review services. EBIX will collect the insurance requirements in the contract on behalf of the City. If you are awarded the contract, you will be contacted by EBIX regarding the insurance requirements listed in this bid in the sample contract.

Please forward all insurance documents to EBIX directly per their instructions when contacted.

NOTE: All insurance certificates and endorsements must be received by or sent to EBIX within ten (10) City working days of the original request or the City reserves the right to proceed with the next lowest responsible bidder or the next highest scoring proposer in the process. Please do not send any insurance documents to the City but please use the following email address to send insurance documents to Ebix directly: [email protected]. 29 GARDEN GROVE

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
The undersigned Proposer declares that the bid submitted to Furnish all Labor, Material, Tools and Equipment for the Furnish all Labor, Material, Tools, Equipment and Incidentals for the EASTATE PARK POOL IMPROVEMENTS Project, per the bid specifications as described in, and in response to City of Garden Grove IF No. S-1324 was prepared in strict compliance with the instructions, conditions and terms listed in the IFB, Scope of Work/Bid Specifications and Sample Agreement, with exceptions listed below, if applicable. At least one box for each item must be checked.

IFB Instructions and Terms & Conditions (Check One)
No Exceptions Taken Exceptions Taken
Scope of Work/Bid Specifications (Check One)
No Exceptions Taken Exceptions Taken
Draft Agreement/Insurance Requirements (Check One)
No Exceptions Taken Exceptions Taken
If any exceptions are taken, this Statement of Compliance shall include a narrative that identifies each item to which the Proposer is taking exception or is recommending change, including the suggested rewording of the contractual obligations or suggested change in IFB, and identifies the reasons for submitting the proposed exception or change. When available, please reference specific line item numbers as provided in the RFP. The City reserves the right to rule as non-responsive and reject any bids that are not accompanied with the required documentation as described above.
eep 4/26/2024
Signature Date

CYNTHIA C ZARATE NATIONAL POOLS INC
Printed Name and Title Name of Proposer
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Garden Grove City CouncilMay 14, 2024

Garden Grove City Council
May 14, 2024