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Hemet City Council
April 28, 2026

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the budget worksheet that was included with the application. Under no circumstances shall payments exceed the total grant amount identified in this Agreement.

D. Narrative and Financial Reports

1. The Grantee shall be responsible for submission of interim and final narrative and financial reports on the progress and activities of the project, to the California State Library, using the sample report documents provided by the California State Library.

2. All the reports must be current, include all required sections and documents, and must be approved by the Grant Monitor before any payment request can be processed. Failure to comply with the specified reporting requirements may be considered a breach of this Agreement and result in the termination of the Agreement or rejection of the payment request and/or forfeiture by the Grantee of claims for costs incurred that might otherwise have been eligible for grant funding. Any problems or delays must be reported immediately to the Grant Monitor. The financial reports shall reflect the expenditures made by the Grantee under the Agreement and may be incorporated into the same reporting structure as the narrative reports.

3. The reports shall be submitted by the following dates:

Reporting Period Report Due Date
February 1, 2026 –
April 30, 2026
1st Financial Reporting Period Report and
Mid-Project Narrative Report
May 30, 2026
May 1, 2026 – July
31, 2026
2nd Financial Reporting Period Report and
Mid-Project Narrative Report
August 30, 2026
Summer 2026 Annual Outputs Form and Outcomes
Surveys Due
September 10,
2026
August 1, 2026 –
October 31, 2026
3rd Financial Reporting Period Report Due November 30,
2026
November 1, 2026
– January 31,
2027
Final Financial Reporting Period Report and
Final Narrative Report Due
February 28, 2027

4. Failure to submit timely reports with the appropriate documentation by the due date may result in rejection of the payment request and/or forfeiture by the Grantee of claims for costs incurred that might otherwise have been eligible for grant funding.

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5. The Grantee agrees to maintain records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this grant, subject to possible audit for a minimum of five (5) years after final payment date or grant term end date, whichever is later. Please refer to Exhibit A, Terms and Conditions for more information.

6. In addition to the foregoing, the Grantee shall submit to the State Library such periodic reports, updates, documents and any information as deem necessary by the State Library to monitor compliance and/or perform program evaluation. Any requested data or information shall be submitted in electronic format on a form specified by the State Library.

E. Claim Form and Payment

1. The California State Library shall provide the Grantee payment as outlined in the payment schedule only if all requirements for claiming the funds as outline in this document have been met, and only for those activities and costs specified in the approved award application.

2. The Grantee shall complete, sign, and submit Certification of Compliance form (Exhibit B) and the Financial Claim form (included in your award packet), to the California State Library within 14 days of receiving this award packet. These forms will be issued, signed, and submitted using the online signature and agreement platform, DocuSign, unless DocuSign is unallowable or inconsistent with practices and policies of the local jurisdiction. If the use of DocuSign is not acceptable to your organization, please contact your grant monitor regarding alternate options.

3. Any of the sums appearing under the categories in the approved budget may be adjusted with prior authorization from the California State Library Grant Monitor. This would be to increase the allotment with the understanding that there will be corresponding decreases in the other allotments so that the total amount paid by the California State Library to the Grantee under this Agreement shall not exceed the awarded amount, which shall be expended/encumbered during the grant period.

4. If the payment amount made by the California State Library exceeds the actual expenses incurred during the term of this Agreement, as reflected in the financial reports to be filed by the Grantee, the Grantee shall immediately refund the excess payment amount to the California State Library.

5. The Award payments will only be made to the Grantee. It is the Grantee’s responsibility to pay all contractors and subcontractors for purchased goods and services.

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6. The Final Payment of 10% (if applicable) will be withheld and retained by the California State Library until all conditions agreed upon in this Agreement, including submission and grant monitor approval of the interim and final narrative and financial reports, have been satisfied.

7. Prompt Payment Clause
The California State Library will make payments to the Grantee in accordance with the Prompt Payment Clause under Government Code, section 927, et. seq.

The Grantee may typically expect payment within 45 days from the date a grant payment request is properly submitted and approved by the Grant Monitor.

8. Budget Contingency Clause
a. It is mutually agreed that if the Budget Act of the current fiscal year or any subsequent years covered under this Agreement does not appropriate sufficient funds for the program, this Agreement shall no longer be in full force and effect. In this event, the California State Library shall have no liability to pay any funds whatsoever to the Grantee or to furnish any other considerations under this Agreement and the Grantee shall not be obligated to perform any provisions of this Agreement.
b. If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by the Budget Act for purposes of this Program, the California State Library shall have the option to either cancel this Agreement with no liability occurring to itself or offer an Agreement amendment to the Grantee to reflect the reduced amount.

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EXHIBIT A: TERMS and CONDITIONS

1. Accessibility: The State is responsible for ensuring that public websites are accessible to both the general public and state employees, including persons with disabilities. Grantee shall assist the State in meeting its responsibility. Therefore, all project materials generated by state funded programs must meet the California Accessibility Standards. Additionally all project materials designed, developed, and maintained shall be in compliance with the California Government Code, sections 7405 and 11135, and the current Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, as published by the Web Accessibility Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium at a minimum Level AA success criteria.

However, if for some reason project material is not generated to be in compliance to meet these standards, please still submit it to the State Library. When submitting the material make sure to note that the material is not accessible by including “NOT ACCESSIBLE” in the file name.

The California State Library reserves the right to post project materials to its website that are in compliance with these standards.

2. Acknowledgment: The State of California and the California State Library shall be acknowledged in all promotional materials and publications related to Lunch at the Library Summer 2026.
a. Grant award recipients must ensure that the State of California receives full credit as the source of funds and that the California State Library, likewise, is acknowledged as the administrator.
b. Publications and information releases about the project must credit the State of California. An appropriate statement for a publication or project press release is:
“This [publication/project] was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.”
Grantees must include the above statement in any publications, vehicle wraps, and promotional materials, including websites. If space is limited the State Library logo and the following shortened acknowledgement statement is acceptable:
“Funding provided by the State of California.”
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c. This credit line on products of a project, such as materials, is important to foster support from the public, and state funding sources. d. California State Library Logo: Use of the California State Library logo, which can be downloaded on the California State Library website, is required on any publication, vehicle wrap, or promotional material along with the above statement(s).
e. Photo Documentation: Digital photos are a great way to document the happenings of your project. It is recommended that you use a photo release form when taking photos of the public. You may use your library’s photo release form, or contact your grant monitor for the State Library’s form.

3. Agency: In the performance of this Agreement the Grantee and its agents and employees shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers, employees or agents of the California State Library. The Grantee is solely responsible for all activities supported by the grant. Nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, agency, joint venture, employment, or any other type of relationship between the parties. The Grantee shall not represent itself as an agent of the California State Library for any purpose, and has no authority to bind the State Library in any manner whatsoever.

4. Amendment: No amendment or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing, signed by the parties, and approved as required.

No oral understanding or agreement not incorporated into this Agreement is binding on any of the parties. This Agreement may be amended, modified or augmented by mutual consent of the parties, subject to the requirements and restrictions of this paragraph.

5. Applicable law: The laws of the State of California shall govern all proceedings concerning the validity and operation of this Agreement and the performance of the obligations imposed upon the parties hereunder. The parties hereby waive any right to any other venue. The place where the Agreement is entered into and place where the obligation is incurred is Sacramento County, California.

6. Assignment, Successors, and Assigns: The Grantee may not assign this Agreement or delegate its performance to any third-party person or entity, either in whole or in part, without the California State Library’s prior written consent. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the California State Library, the Grantee, and their respective successors and assigns.

7. Audit and Records Access: The Grantee agrees that the California State Library, the Department of General Services, the State Auditor, or their designated representatives shall have the right to review, audit, inspect and copy any records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this Agreement. The Grantee agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of five (5) years after the final payment, or grant term end date, whichever is later, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated, or until Docusign Envelope ID: 29616FC6-F343-4F2C-AB93-DA7253023539

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completion of any action and resolution of all issues which may arise as a result of any litigation, dispute, or audit, whichever is later. The Grantee agrees to allow the auditor(s) access to such records during normal business hours and to allow interviews of any employees who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, the Grantee agrees to include a similar right of the State to audit records and interview staff in any subcontract related to performance of this Agreement.

Examples of audit documentation may include, but not limited to, competitive bids, grant amendments, if any, relating to the budget or work plan, copies of any agreements with contractors or subcontractors if utilized, expenditure ledger, payroll register entries, time sheets, personnel expenditure summary form, travel expense log, paid warrants, contracts and change orders, samples of items and materials developed with grant funds, invoices and/or cancelled checks.

8. Authorized Representative: Grantee and the California State Library mutually represent that their authorized representatives have the requisite legal authority to sign on their organization’s behalf.

9. Communication: All communications from either party, including an interim check-in at any time during the grant term, shall be directed to the respective grant manager or representative of the California State Library or Grantee. For this purpose, the following contact information is provided below:

City of Hemet
Kathye Caines
300 E Latham Ave
Hemet, CA 92543-4222
951-765-2447
[email protected]
California State Library
Robyn McCreight
900 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-603-6716
[email protected]
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1. Confidentiality: Grantee will maintain as confidential any material it receives or produces that is marked Confidential or is inherently confidential or is protected by privilege. Grantee agrees to alert the State Library to this status in advance, and State Library agrees to maintain this status in conformity with the Public Records Act.

2. Contractor and Subcontractors: Nothing contained in this Grant Agreement or otherwise shall create any contractual relation between the State and any contractor or subcontractors, and no contract or subcontract shall relieve the Grantee of his or her responsibilities and obligations hereunder. The Grantee agrees to be as fully responsible to the State for the acts and omissions of its contractors, subcontractors, volunteers, student interns and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by any of them as it is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by the Grantee. The Grantee’s obligation to pay its contractors and subcontractors is an independent obligation from the State’s obligation to make payments to the Grantee. As a result, the State shall have no obligation to pay or to enforce the payment of any monies to any contractor or subcontractor.

3. Copyright: Grantee owns and retains titles to any copyrights or copyrightable material from any original works that it creates within the scope of this Agreement in accordance with the federal Copyright Act. (17 U.S.C. 101, et seq.) Grantee is responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permissions, releases or authorizations to use text, images, or other materials owned, copyrighted, or trademarked by third parties and for extending such licenses, permissions, releases, or authorizations to the California State Library pursuant to this section. Also, the California State Library may upload, post or transmit copyrighted material produced or purchased with grant funds on a California State Library website for public access and viewing.

4. Discharge of Grant Obligations: The Grantee's obligations under this Agreement shall be deemed discharged only upon acceptance of the final report by California State Library. If the Grantee is a non-profit entity, the Grantee’s Board of Directors shall accept and certify as accurate the final report prior to its submission to California State Library.

5. Dispute Resolution: In the event of a dispute, Grantee will discuss the problem informally with the Grant Monitor. If unresolved, the Grantee shall file a written “Notice of Dispute” with the State Library Grant Monitor within ten (10) days of discovery of the problem. Within ten (10) days of receipt, the Grant Monitor shall meet with the Grantee for purposes of resolving the dispute. Any dispute arising under the terms of this Agreement which is not disposed of within a reasonable period of time, the Grantee may bring it to the attention of the State Librarian or the designated representative. The decision of the State Librarian or designated representative shall be final.

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Unless otherwise instructed by the Grant Monitor, the Grantee shall continue with its responsibilities under this Agreement during any dispute.

6. Drug-free Workplace: The Grantee certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of California, that the Grantee will comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 (Gov. Code, § 8350 et. seq.) and will provide a drug-free workplace by taking the following actions:
a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations.
b. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program to inform employees about all of the following:
1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace.
2) The Grantee’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; 3) Any available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs.
4) Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.
c. Require that every employee who works on the Agreement will:
1) Receive a copy of the Grantee’s drug-free workplace policy statement.
2) Agrees to abide by the terms of the Grantee’s statement as a condition of employment on the Agreement.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under the Agreement or termination of the Agreement or both and grantee may be ineligible for award of any future state agreements if the California State Library determines that the grantee has made a false certification or violated the certification by failing to carry out the requirements as noted above.

7. Effectiveness of Agreement: This Agreement is of no force or effect until signed by both parties.

8. Entire Agreement: This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements, oral or written, made with respect to the subject hereof and, together with all attachments hereto, contains the entire agreement of the parties.

9. Exclusive Agreement: This is the entire Agreement between the California State Library and Grantee.

10. Executive Order N-6-22-Russia Sanctions: The Grantee shall comply with Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. The EO directs state agencies to terminate grant agreements with, and to refrain from entering any new grant agreements with, individuals or entities that are Docusign Envelope ID: 29616FC6-F343-4F2C-AB93-DA7253023539

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determined to be a target of Economic Sanctions. Accordingly, should the State determine Grantee is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for termination of this agreement. The State shall provide Grantee advance written notice of such termination, allowing Grantee at least 30 calendar days to provide a written response. Termination shall be at the sole discretion of the State.

11. Extension: The State Librarian or designee may extend the final deadline for good cause. The Grantee’s request for an extension of the grant period must be made in writing and received by the California State Library at least 30 days prior to the final deadline.

12. Failure to Perform: The grant being utilized by the Grantee is to benefit the Lunch at the Library Summer 2026. If the Grant Monitor determines the Grantee has not complied with this Agreement, the Grantee may forfeit the right to reimbursement of any grant funds not already paid by the California State Library, including, but not limited to, the ten percent (10%) withhold.

13. Federal and State Taxes: The State Library shall not:
a. Withhold Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) payments from Grantee’s payments or make FICA payments on the Grantee’s behalf; or
b. Make Federal or State unemployment insurance contributions on Grantee’s behalf; or
c. Withhold Federal or State income taxes from Grantee’s payments Grantee shall pay all taxes required on payments made under this Agreement including applicable income taxes and FICA.

14. Force Majeure: Neither the California State Library nor the Grantee, its contractors, vendors, or subcontractors, if any, shall be responsible hereunder for any delay, default, or nonperformance of this Agreement, to the extent that such delay, default, or nonperformance is caused by an act of God, weather, accident, labor strike, fire, explosion, riot, war, rebellion, sabotage, flood, or other contingencies unforeseen by the California State Library or the Grantee, its contractors, vendors, or subcontractors, and beyond the reasonable control of such party.

15. Forfeit of Grant Funds and Repayment of Funds Improperly Expended: If grant funds are not expended, or have not been expended, in accordance with this Agreement, the State Librarian or designee, at his or her sole discretion, may take appropriate action under this Agreement, at law or in equity, including requiring the Grantee to forfeit the unexpended portion of the grant funds, including, but not limited to, the ten percent (10%) withhold, and/or to repay to the California State Library any funds improperly expended.

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16. Fringe Benefit Ineligibility: Grantee agrees that neither the Grantee nor its employees and contract personnel are eligible to participate in any employee pension, health benefit, vacation pay, sick pay or other fringe benefit plan of the State of California or the State Library.

17. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles: The Grantee is required to use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in documenting all grant expenditures.

18. Grant Monitor: The Grant Monitor’s responsibilities include monitoring grant progress, and reviewing and approving Grant Payment Requests and other documents delivered to the California State Library pursuant to this Agreement. The Grant Monitor may monitor Grantee performance to ensure Grantee expends grant funds appropriately and in a manner consistent with the terms and conditions contained herein. The Grant Monitor does not have the authority to approve any deviation from or revision to the Terms and Conditions (Exhibit A) or the Procedures and Requirements unless such authority is expressly stated in the Procedures and Requirements.

19. Grantee: the government or legal entity to which a grant is awarded and which is accountable to the California State Library for the use of the funds provided.
a. The grantee will make reports to the State Librarian in such form and containing such information as may be required to ensure the proper used of funds consistent with the grantee’s application and award agreement. The grantee will keep such records and afford such access as the California State Library may find necessary to assure the correctness and verification of such reports.

20. Grantee Accountability: The Grantee is ultimately responsible and accountable for the manner in which the grant funds are utilized and accounted for and the way the grant is administered, even if the Grantee has contracted with another organization, public or private, to administer or operate its grant program. In the event an audit should determine that grant funds are owed to the California State Library, the Grantee is responsible for repayment of the funds to the California State Library.

21. Grantee Funds: It is mutually agreed that the Grantee is responsible for furnishing funds beyond the grant award that may be necessary to complete the project.

22. Independent Action: Grantee reserves the right to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement in an independent manner, at any location and at any time within the agreed-upon timeline. Grantee’s employees or contract personnel shall perform all services required by this Agreement, but their time need not be devoted solely to fulfilling obligations under this Agreement. Grantee shall furnish all equipment and materials used to meet its obligations, and complete the Project. The State Library shall not provide Docusign Envelope ID: 29616FC6-F343-4F2C-AB93-DA7253023539

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any personnel or other resources beyond the grant award, and is not required to provide training in connection with this Agreement.

23. Indemnification: Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the State of California, the California State Library and its officers, employees, and agents, from any and all claims, losses, and liabilities accruing or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, laborers and any other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Agreement, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by Grantee in the performance of this Agreement.

24. License to Use: The California State Library reserves a fully paid-up, royaltyfree, nonexclusive, sub-licensable and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, prepare derivative works, distribute or otherwise use, and to authorize third parties to use, any material received or maintained by Grantee in connection with this Agreement. This includes intellectual property, with or without third-party rights. All such usages will be for public library and State governmental purposes:
a. The copyright in any work developed under this grant, sub-grant, or contract under this grant or sub-grant; and
b. Any rights of copyright to which a Grantee, sub-grantee, or a contractor purchases ownership with grant support.

25. Limitation of Expenditure: Expenditure for all projects must conform to the grantee’s approved budget and with applicable State laws and regulations. The total amount paid by the California State Library to the Grantee under this agreement shall not exceed $6,400 and shall be expended/encumbered in the designated award period.

During the award period, the grantee may find that the awarded budget may need to be modified. Budget changes, requests for additional funds, or requests for reductions in award funding must be discussed with the assigned State Library Grant Monitor and a Grant Award Modification may be required to be submitted according to the instructions. Approval is by the State Librarian or their designee. Adjustments should be reported on the next financial report. Any adjustments in approved budgets must be documented and documentation retained in project accounts.

26. Lobbying: Grantee confirms that the grant funds will not be used for the purposes of lobbying or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, as those purposes are defined by the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

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harass, or allow harassment 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, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status. Grantee shall insure that the evaluation and treatment of contractors, employees and applicants for employment are free from such discrimination and harassment.

Additionally, Grantee, contractors, and subcontractors, if applicable, shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov.

Code §12900 et seq.), the regulations promulgated thereunder (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, §11000 et seq.), the provisions of Article 9.5, Chapter 1, Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the Government Code (Gov. Code §§ 11135-11139.5), and the regulations or standards adopted by the California State Library to implement such article.

Grantee shall permit access by representatives of the Department of Civil Rights and the California State Library upon reasonable notice at any time during the normal business hours, but in no case less than 24 hours’ notice, to such of its books, records, accounts, and all other sources of information and its facilities as said Department or the California State Library shall require ascertaining compliance with this clause. Grantee, and its contractors, and subcontractors shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other agreement. (See Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, §11105.) Grantee shall include the non-discrimination and compliance provisions of this clause in all contracts and subcontracts to perform work under the Agreement.

28. Notices: All notices and other communications in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be considered delivered as follows:
a. Electronic Mail (E-mail): When sent by e-mail to the last e-mail address of the recipient known to the party giving notice. Notice is effective upon transmission.
b. DocuSign (e-signature platform): When sent via DocuSign a notification will be sent to the last e-mail address of the recipient known to the party giving notice. Notice is effective upon transmission.
c. Grants Management System: When sent via / uploaded to the California State Library’s Grants Management System a notification will be sent to the last e-mail address of the recipient known to the party giving notice. Notice is effective upon transmission. d. Personally: When delivered personally to the recipient’s physical address as stated in this Agreement.

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e. U.S. Mail: Five days after being deposited in the U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to recipient’s address as stated in this Agreement.

29. Order of Precedence: The performance of this Agreement shall be conducted in accordance with the Terms and Conditions, Procedures and Requirements, Certificate of Compliance, Project Summary, Activities Timeline, and Budget, of this Agreement, or other combination of exhibits specified on the Grant Agreement Coversheet attached hereto (collectively referred to as “Terms”). Grantee’s California State Libraryapproved Application (Grantee’s Application) is hereby incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of conflict or inconsistency between the articles, exhibits, attachments, specifications or provisions that constitute this Agreement, the following order of precedence shall apply:
a. Grant Agreement Coversheet and any Amendments thereto b. Terms and Conditions
c. Procedures and Requirements
d. Certificate of Compliance
e. Project Summary
f. Grantee’s Application (including Budget and Activities Timeline) g. All other attachments hereto, including any that are incorporated by reference.

30. Payment:
a. The approved Budget, if applicable, is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference and states the maximum amount of allowable costs for each of the tasks identified in the Project Summary and Activity Timeline included in the project application. California State Library shall provide funding to the Grantee for only the work and tasks specified in the Grantee’s Application at only those costs specified in the Budget and incurred in the term of the Agreement.
b. The Grantee shall carry out the work described in the Work Plan or in the Grantee’s Application in accordance with the approved Budget and shall obtain the Grant Monitor’s written approval of any changes or modifications to the Work Plan, approved project as described in the Grantee’s Application, or the approved Budget prior to performing the changed work or incurring the changed cost. If the Grantee fails to obtain such prior written approval, the State Librarian or designee, at his or her sole discretion, may refuse to provide funds to pay for such work or costs.
c. The Grantee shall request funds in accordance with the funding schedule included in this agreement.

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d. Ten percent (10%) will be withheld from the Payment Request (if applicable) and paid at the end of the grant term, when all reports and conditions stipulated in this Agreement have been satisfactorily completed. Failure by the grantee to satisfactorily complete all reports and conditions stipulated in this Agreement may result in forfeiture of any such funds withheld.
e. Lodgings, Meals and Incidentals: Grantee’s eligible costs are limited to the amounts authorized in the California State Administrative Manual (contact the Grant Monitor for more information). f. Payment will be made only to the Grantee.
g. Reimbursable expenses shall not be incurred unless and until the grantee receives a Notice to Proceed as described in the Procedures and Requirements.

31. Personal Jurisdiction: The Grantee consents to personal jurisdiction in the State of California for all proceedings concerning the validity and operation of this Agreement and the performance of the obligations imposed upon the parties. Native American Tribal grantees expressly waive tribal sovereign immunity as a defense to any and all proceedings concerning the validity and operation of this Agreement and the performance of the obligations imposed upon the parties.

32. Personnel Costs: Any personnel expenditures to be paid for with grant funds must be computed based on actual time spent on grant-related activities and on the actual salary or equivalent hourly wage the employee is paid for their regular job duties, including a proportionate share of any benefits to which the employee is entitled.

33. Pledge: This Agreement shall not be interpreted to create any pledge or any commitment by the State Library to make any other or further grants or contributions to Grantee, or any other person or entity in connection with the Project. It is mutually agreed that Grantee is responsible for furnishing funds beyond the grant award that may be necessary to complete outcomes or deliverables.

34. Privacy Protection: Both parties agree to protect the confidentiality of any non-public, personal information that may be contained in materials received or produced in connection with this Agreement, as required by Civil Code, section 1798, et. seq.

35. Prohibited Use: The expenditure under this program shall not be used to supplant Grantee efforts in other grant programs provided by the California State Library.

36. Public Records Act: Material maintained or used by the California State Library is considered “public record” under the Public Records Act (PRA) at Docusign Envelope ID: 29616FC6-F343-4F2C-AB93-DA7253023539

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Government Code, sections 6250, et. seq. This includes the Interim and Final reports, and any other written communications between the parties.

Grantee agrees to ensure that all content contained in its written reports are appropriate for publication. Said material, along with all other reports, documentation and data collected during the term of the Agreement, will be subject to disclosure unless it qualifies for exemption under the PRA in whole or in part. Grantee agrees to alert the State Library as to a basis for exemption, if any exists.

37. Publicity Obligations: Grantee will notify the State Library of any promotional materials or publications resulting from the grant no later than five (5) days in advance of distribution, whether they are print, film, electronic, or in any other format or medium. Copies of all promotional materials will be provided to the State Library. Grantee will acknowledge the State Library’s support as noted above. Grantee agrees that the State Library may include information about this grant and its outcomes in its own annual reports, with specific reference to Grantee, and may distribute such information to third parties.

38. Records: Communications, grant related documents, data, original receipts, and invoices must be maintained by Grantee and shall be made available to the State Library upon request. Grantee agrees to maintain adequate grant program records and adequate financial records consistent with generally accepted accounting practices, and to retain all records for at least five (5) years after the end-of-term. The State Library may monitor or conduct an onsite evaluation of Grantee’s operation to ensure compliance with this Agreement, with reasonable advance notice.

39. Reduction of Waste: In the performance of this Agreement, Grantee shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that materials purchased or utilized in the course of the project are not wasted. Steps should include, but not be limited to: the use of used, reusable, or recyclable products; discretion in the amount of materials used; alternatives to disposal of materials consumed; and the practice of other waste reduction measures where feasible and appropriate.

40. Reimbursement Limitations: Under no circumstances shall the Grantee seek reimbursement pursuant to this Agreement for a cost or activity that has been or will be paid for through another funding source. The Grantee shall not seek reimbursement for any costs used to meet cost sharing or matching requirements of any other California State Library funded program.

41. Reports and Claims: It is the responsibility of the grantee make the required reports and claims to the California State Library.

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a. The grantee shall be responsible for submitting to the State Library Narrative Reports detailing progress and activities. The reports are due on the dates specified in the reporting schedule detailed in the Procedures and Requirements section.
b. The grantee shall be responsible for submitting to the State Library Financial Reports reflecting grantee expenditure activity. The reports are due on the dates specified in the reporting schedule detailed in the Procedures and Requirements section.
c. To obtain payment hereunder the grantee shall submit authorized claims provided by the State Library for that purpose, on each of the following mentioned dates for payment, and the California State Library agrees to reimburse the Library as soon thereafter as State fiscal procedures will permit.
d. The final 10% of the grant award (if applicable) is payable only upon approval of all final reports and receipt of claim form. Failure to provide timely reports is a serious breach of an award recipient’s administrative duty under the award.
e. Payment will be provided to cover the expenditures incurred by the grantee for the project in the following manner:
o $6,400 upon execution of the agreement and submission of claim by the grantee organization.
o If applicable, final payment will be made upon approval of all final reports and receipt of claim form in the amount of $ 0

42. Self-Dealing and Arm’s Length Transactions: All expenditures for which reimbursement pursuant to this Agreement is sought shall be the result of arm’s-length transactions and not the result of, or motivated by, self-dealing on the part of the Grantee or any employee or agent of the Grantee. For purposes of this provision, “arm’s-length transactions” are those in which both parties are on equal footing and fair market forces are at play, such as when multiple vendors are invited to compete for an entity’s business and the entity chooses the lowest of the resulting bids. “Self-dealing” is involved where an individual or entity is obligated to act as a trustee or fiduciary, as when handling public funds, and chooses to act in a manner that will benefit the individual or entity, directly or indirectly, to the detriment of, and in conflict with, the public purpose for which all grant monies are to be expended.

43. Severability: If any part of this Agreement is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, such provisions will be voided and severed from this Agreement, but the remainder of the provisions in the Agreement will remain in full force and effect.

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expended and related work being performed at any time during the performance of the work and for up to ninety (90) days after completion of the work, or until all issues related to the grant project have been resolved.

A site visit may include, but not be limited to, monitoring the use of grant funds, provide technical assistance when needed, and to visit the State funded project.

45. Termination: The Agreement shall be subject to termination by the State Librarian or designee upon notice to the Subrecipient at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of termination. In the event this agreement is terminated, the Subrecipient shall deliver to the State Librarian copies of all reports, accounting, data, and materials prepared up to the date of termination. The State Librarian shall determine, and pay the Subrecipient for necessary and appropriate expenditures and obligations up to the date of termination which have not been covered by prior installments previously paid to the Subrecipient.
a. Upon such termination, the unused portion of the grant award must be returned to the California State Library within 45 days. If funding has been advanced to the Subrecipient, any unobligated balances, as determined by the State Librarian, shall be returned to the State Library within 45 days of the notice of termination.
b. However, if the California Governor, Legislature, or any other controlling authority takes action to include, but not limited to, rescinding, cancelling, withdrawing or taking away a grant program, award, money, or any other form of compensation for a grant, through legislation, executive order, directive or any other type of authority then sub-section (a) above is void. Section (b) would control and take precedence over sub-section (a) making the 30 day and 45 day clauses above void. The grantee would be required to immediately return any money, award, or any other type of compensation to the State Library.

46. Timeline: Time is of the essence to this Agreement. It is mutually agreed between the parties that the grant application and the timeline included therein are part of the Agreement.

47. Unused Funds: At the end-of-term Grantee agrees to return any unexpended or unaccounted for funds to the State Library, or to submit a written request for an extension of the grant period. Funds will be considered unexpended or unaccounted if they were: (1) not used for their intended purpose, or (2) used inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement.

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term or earlier termination, as determined by the State Library in its sole discretion.

48. Waiver of Rights: California State Library shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by California State Library. No delay or omission on the part of California State Library in exercising any rights shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by California State Library of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of California State Library’s right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by California State Library, nor any course of dealing between California State Library and Grantee, shall constitute a waiver of any of California State Library’s rights or of any of grantee’s obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of California State Library is required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by California State Library in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of California State Library.

49. Work Products: Grantee shall provide California State Library with copies of all final products identified in the Work Plan and Application. Grantee shall also provide the State Library with copies of all public education and advertising material produced pursuant to this Agreement.

50. Worker’s Compensation: The State of California will not provide Workers’ Compensation insurance for Grantee or Grantee’s employees or contract personnel. If Grantee hires employees to perform services required by this Agreement, Grantee shall provide Workers’ Compensation insurance for them. The Grantee is aware of Labor Code Section 3700, which requires every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the Labor Code, and the Grantee agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Agreement.

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EXHIBIT B: CERTIFICATION of COMPLIANCE FORM

1. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: I certify that the authorized representative named below is the legally designated representative of the Grantee for this Grant Agreement and project and is authorized to receive and expend funds in order to administer this grant program.

2. I certify that all information provided to the California State Library for review in association with this award is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge, and as the authorized representative of the Grantee, I commit to the conditions of this award, and I have the legal authority to do so.

3. I certify that any or all other participants or contractors in the grant program have agreed to the terms of the application/grant award and have entered into an agreement(s) concerning the final disposition of equipment, facilities, and materials purchased for this program from the funds awarded for the activities and services described in the attached, as approved and/or as amended in the application by the California State Librarian.

4. The authorized representative, on behalf of the Grantee, certifies that the Grantee will comply with all applicable requirements of State and Federal laws, regulations, and policies governing this program, to include the requirements listed below in this Certification of Compliance Form.

5. The authorized representative, on behalf of the Grantee, hereby certifies to the California State Library, for an award of funds in the amount $6,400 This award will provide library services as set forth in the Project Application as approved and/or as amended by the California State Librarian.

6. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE: Grantee has, unless exempted, complied with the non-discrimination program requirements. (Gov. Code §12990 (a-f) and CCR, Title 2, Section 11102).

7. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: Grantee will comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 and will provide a drug-free workplace by taking the following actions:
a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations.
b. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
1) the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
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2) the person's or organization's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
3) any available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs; and,
4) penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.
c. Every employee who works on the proposed Agreement will:
1) receive a copy of the company's drug-free workplace policy statement; and,
2) agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment on the Agreement.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under the Agreement or termination of the Agreement or both and Grantee may be ineligible for award of any future State agreements if the department determines that any of the following has occurred: the Grantee has made false certification or violated the certification by failing to carry out the requirements as noted above. (Gov. Code § 8350 et. seq.)

8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Grantee needs to be aware of the following provisions regarding current or former state employees. If Grantee has any questions on the status of any person rendering services or involved with the Agreement, the California State Library must be contacted immediately for clarification.

Current State Employees (Pub. Contract Code § 10410):
a. No officer or employee shall engage in any employment, activity or enterprise from which the officer or employee receives
compensation or has a financial interest, and which is sponsored or funded by any state agency, unless the employment, activity or enterprise is required as a condition of regular state employment. b. No officer or employee shall contract on his or her own behalf as an independent contractor with any state agency to provide goods or services.

Former State Employees (Pub. Contract Code § 10411):
a. For the two-year period from the date he or she left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract in which he or she engaged in any of the negotiations, transactions, planning, arrangements or any part of the decisionmaking process relevant to the contract while employed in any capacity by any state agency.
b. For the twelve-month period from the date he or she left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract with any state agency if he or she was employed by that state agency in a policy-making position in the same general subject area as the proposed contract within the 12-month period prior to his or her leaving state service.

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If Grantee violates any provisions of above paragraphs, such action by Grantee shall render this Agreement void. (Pub. Contract Code § 10420).

Members of boards and commissions are exempt from this section if they do not receive payment other than payment of each meeting of the board or commission, payment for preparatory time and payment for per diem. (Pub.

Contract Code § 10430 (e)).

9. LABOR CODE/WORKERS' COMPENSATION: Grantee needs to be aware of the provisions which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions, and Grantee affirms to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Agreement. (Labor Code § 3700).

10. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: Grantee assures the State that it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA. (42 U.S.C. 12101 et. seq.)

11. RESOLUTION: For awards totaling $350,000 or more, a county, city, district, or other local public body must provide the State with a copy of a resolution, order, motion, or ordinance of the local governing body which by law has authority to enter into an agreement, authorizing execution of the agreement.

12. PAYEE DATA RECORD FORM STD. 204: This form must be completed by all Grantees that are not another state agency or other governmental entity.

13. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
a. Continue to provide a drug-free workplace by complying with the requirements in 2 C.F.R. part 3186 (Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Financial Assistance)). In particular, the recipient must comply with drug- free workplace requirements in subpart B of 2 C.F.R. part 3186, which adopts the Government-wide
implementation (2 C.F.R. part 182) of sections 5152-5158 of the DrugFree Workplace Act of 1988 (P. L. 100-690, Title V, Subtitle D; 41 U.S.C. §§ 701-707).
b. This includes but is not limited to: making a good faith effort, on a continuing basis, to maintain a drug-free workplace; publishing a drug-free workplace statement; establishing a drug-free awareness program for the employees; taking actions concerning employees who are convicted of violating drug statutes in the workplace.

14. ACCESSIBILITY: The organization receiving this award, as listed in the certification section below, and all program staff, will ensure all project materials will meet California accessibility standards.

15. NON-DISCRIMINATION: The organization receiving this award, as listed in the certification section below, and all program staff, agree to comply with all California non-discrimination laws.

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16. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The organization receiving this award, as listed in the certification section below, and all program staff, agree to comply with California State Library acknowledgement requirements.

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Certification

ORGANIZATION
Name: Address (official and complete):

PROJECT COORDINATOR
Name:

Email: Phone:

GRANTTEE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Name: Title:

Email: Phone:

Signature: Date:

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Library Manager
[email protected]
2/12/2026
300 E Latham Ave
Hemet Ca 92544
951-765-2447
Hemet Public Library
Letitia Bowles
Kathye Caines
951-765-2441

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Authorized Representative Signature

ORGANIZATION
Name: Address (official and complete):

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Signature: Date:

Printed Name of Person Signing: Title:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Agency Name: California State Library Address: 900 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Signature: Date:

Printed Name of Person Signing: Title: California State Librarian Docusign Envelope ID: 29616FC6-F343-4F2C-AB93-DA7253023539 Greg Lucas
2/3/2026
Kathye Caines
Hemet Public Library 300 E Latham Ave
Hemet Ca 92543
2/12/2026
Library Manager

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April 25, 2022
RE: Contractor and Grantee Compliance with Economic Sanctions Imposed in Response to Russia’s Actions in Ukraine
Dear Grantee,
You are receiving this notification because you currently have an active grant through the California State Library.

On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (EO) regarding sanctions in response to Russian aggression in Ukraine. The EO is located at https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3.4.22-Russia-Ukraine-Executive-Order.pdf.

The EO directs all agencies and departments that are subject to the Governor’s authority to take certain immediate steps, including notifying all contractors and grantees of their obligations to comply with existing economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law.

This correspondence serves as a notice under the EO that as a contractor or grantee, compliance with the economic sanctions imposed in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine is required, including with respect to, but not limited to, the federal executive orders identified in the EO and the sanctions identified on the U.S. Department of the Treasury website (https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/sanctions-programs-and-countryinformation/ukraine-russia-related-sanctions). Failure to comply may result in the termination of contracts or grants, as applicable.

Please note that for any agreements or grants valued at $5 million or more, a separate notification will be sent outlining additional requirements specified under the EO.

Annly Roman
California State Library
900 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
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Budget View Settings
Options
Line Items Non-Grant Funded
Proposed Budget
Expense Budget
Category Grant Funded Total Budgeted
A. Salaries, Wages, and Benefits $2,600.00 $2,600.00
D. Supplies and Materials $3,800.00 $3,800.00
Total Expense Budget Cost $6,400.00 $6,400.00
Revenue Budget
Grant Funding
Award Requested $6,400.00 $6,400.00
Subtotal $6,400.00 $6,400.00
Non-Grant Funding
Cash Match $0.00
In-Kind Match $0.00
Other Funding $0.00
Subtotal $0.00
Total Revenue Budget Cost ($6,400.00)
Total Overall Budget Cost $0.00
Hemet Public Library_LATL Summer 2026 –
Budget
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LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY PROGRAM

FINANCIAL CLAIM

PAYMENT IN FULL

CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury: that I am the duly authorized representative of the claimant herein; that this claim is in all respects true, correct and in accordance with law and the terms of the agreement; and that payment has not previously been received for the amount claimed herein.

By
(Signature of the Authorized Representative)
(Print Name) (Title)
*Legal payee name must match the payee’s federal tax return. Warrant will be made payable to payee name. Payee discrepancies in name and/or address may cause delay in payment. If you need to change payee name and/or address, please contact Fiscal Services at [email protected].

State of California, State Library Fiscal Office
ENY: 2025 ITEM NO: 6120-140-0001, Chapter 4, Statutes of 2025 PURCHASING AUTHORITY NUMBER: CSL-6120 REPORTING STRUCTURE: 61202000 COA: 5432000 PROGRAM #: 5312
FAIN: LS or N/A
By Date
(State Library Representative)
Grant Award #: LATL25-23A Date:

Invoice #: LATL25-23A-01 PO #: 8457
Payee Name: City of Hemet
(Legal name of authorized agency to receive, disburse and account for funds*) Complete Address:

Street Address, City, State, Zip Code (Warrant will be mailed to this address) Amount Claimed: $6,400 Type of Payment:
(Payable Upon Execution of Agreement) ☒ IN FULL
Grantee Name: Hemet Public Library
(Name on Award Letter and Agreement)
Project Title: Lunch at the Library Program
☐ FINAL
☐ PROGRESS
☐ AUGMENT
For Period From: upon execution to end of grant period
Docusign Envelope ID: 29616FC6-F343-4F2C-AB93-DA7253023539 Library Manager
2/12/2026
Kathye Caines
Hemet Public Library 300 E Latham Ave, Hemet, CA 92543
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA – DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

PAYEE DATA RECORD
(Required when receiving payment from the State of California in lieu of IRS W-9 or W-7) STD 204 (Rev. 03/2021)
Section 1 – Payee Information
NAME (This is required. Do not leave this line blank. Must match the payee’s federal tax return) BUSINESS NAME, DBA NAME or DISREGARDED SINGLE MEMBER LLC NAME (If different from above) MAILING ADDRESS (number, street, apt. or suite no.) (See instructions on Page 2)

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE E-MAIL ADDRESS
Section 2 – Entity Type
Check one (1) box only that matches the entity type of the Payee listed in Section 1 above. (See instructions on page 2) ☐ SOLE PROPRIETOR / INDIVIDUAL CORPORATION (see instructions on page 2) ☐ ☐ MEDICAL (e.g., dentistry, chiropractic, etc.) SINGLE MEMBER LLC Disregarded Entity owned by an individual ☐ PARTNERSHIP
☐ ESTATE OR TRUST
☐ LEGAL (e.g., attorney services)
☐ EXEMPT (e.g., nonprofit)
☐ ALL OTHERS
Section 3 – Tax Identification Number
Enter your Tax Identification Number (TIN) in the appropriate box. The TIN must match the name given in Section 1 of this form. Do not provide more than one (1) TIN.

The TIN is a 9-digit number. Note: Payment will not be processed without a TIN. •
•
•
•
•
•
For Individuals, enter SSN.

If you are a Resident Alien, and you do not have and are not eligible to get an SSN, enter your ITIN.

Grantor Trusts (such as a Revocable Living Trust while the grantors are alive) may not have a separate FEIN. Those trusts must enter the individual grantor’s SSN.

For Sole Proprietor or Single Member LLC (disregarded entity), in which the sole member is an individual, enter SSN (ITIN if applicable) or FEIN (FTB prefers SSN).

For Single Member LLC (disregarded entity), in which the sole member is a business entity, enter the owner entity’s FEIN. Do not use the disregarded entity’s FEIN.

For all other entities including LLC that is taxed as a corporation or partnership, estates/trusts (with FEINs), enter the entity’s FEIN.

Social Security Number (SSN) or
Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)
___ ___ ___ -___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___
OR
Federal Employer Identification Number
(FEIN)
___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Section 4 – Payee Residency Status (See instructions)

☐ CALIFORNIA RESIDENT – Qualified to do business in California or maintains a permanent place of business in California. ☐ CALIFORNIA NONRESIDENT – Payments to nonresidents for services may be subject to state income tax withholding. ☐No services performed in California
☐Copy of Franchise Tax Board waiver of state withholding is attached.

Section 5 – Certification
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided on this document is true and correct.

Should my residency status change, I will promptly notify the state agency below.

NAME OF AUTHORIZED PAYEE REPRESENTATIVE TITLE E-MAIL ADDRESS SIGNATURE DATE TELEPHONE (include area code)
Section 6 – Paying State Agency
Please return completed form to:

STATE AGENCY/DEPARTMENT OFFICE UNIT/SECTION
MAILING ADDRESS FAX TELEPHONE (include area code)

CITY STATE ZIP CODE E-MAIL ADDRESS
Print Form Reset Form
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CA State Library
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA – DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

PAYEE DATA RECORD
(Required when receiving payment from the State of California in lieu of IRS W-9 or W-7) STD 204 (Rev. 03/2021)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Type or print the information on the Payee Data Record, STD 204 form. Sign, date, and return to the state agency/department office address shown in Section 6.

Prompt return of this fully completed form will prevent delays when processing payments.

Information provided in this form will be used by California state agencies/departments to prepare Information Returns (Form1099).

NOTE: Completion of this form is optional for Government entities, i.e. federal, state, local, and special districts.

A completed Payee Data Record, STD 204 form, is required for all payees (non-governmental entities or individuals) entering into a transaction that may lead to a payment from the state. Each state agency requires a completed, signed, and dated STD 204 on file; therefore, it is possible for you to receive this form from multiple state agencies with which you do business.

Payees who do not wish to complete the STD 204 may elect not to do business with the state. If the payee does not complete the STD 204 and the required payee data is not otherwise provided, payment may be reduced for federal and state backup withholding. Amounts reported on Information Returns (Form 1099) are in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and the California Revenue and Taxation Code (R&TC).

Section 1 – Payee Information
Name – Enter the name that appears on the payee's federal tax return. The name provided shall be the tax liable party and is subject to IRS TIN matching (when applicable).
• Sole Proprietor/Individual/Revocable Trusts – enter the name shown on your federal tax return. • Single Member Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) that is disregarded as an entity separate from its owner for federal tax purposes - enter the name of the individual or business entity that is tax liable for the business in section 1. Enter the DBA, LLC name, trade, or fictitious name under Business Name. • Note: for the State of California tax purposes, a Single Member LLC is not disregarded from its owner, even if they may be disregarded at the Federal level. • Partnerships, Estates/Trusts, or Corporations – enter the entity name as shown on the entity’s federal tax return. The name provided in Section 1 must match to the TIN provided in section 3. Enter any DBA, trade, or fictitious business names under Business Name.

Business Name – Enter the business name, DBA name, trade or fictitious name, or disregarded LLC name.

Mailing Address – The mailing address is the address where the payee will receive information returns. Use form STD 205, Payee Data Record Supplement to provide a remittance address if different from the mailing address for information returns, or make subsequent changes to the remittance address.

Section 2 – Entity Type
If the Payee in Section 1 is a(n)… THEN Select the Box for… Individual ● Sole Proprietorship ● Grantor (Revocable Living) Trust disregarded for federal tax purposes Sole Proprietor/Individual Limited Liability Company (LLC) owned by an individual and is disregarded for federal tax purposes Single Member LLC-owned by an individual Partnerships ● Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) ● and, LLC treated as a Partnership Partnerships Estate ● Trust (other than disregarded Grantor Trust) Estate or Trust Corporation that is medical in nature (e.g., medical and healthcare services, physician care, nursery care, dentistry, etc. ● LLC that is to be taxed like a Corporation and is medical in nature Corporation-Medical
Corporation that is legal in nature (e.g., services of attorneys, arbitrators, notary publics involving legal or law related matters, etc.) ● LLC that is to be taxed like a Corporation and is legal in nature Corporation-Legal
Corporation that qualifies for an Exempt status, including 501(c) 3 and domestic non-profit corporations. Corporation-Exempt Corporation that does not meet the qualifications of any of the other corporation types listed above ● LLC that is to be taxed as a Corporation and does not meet any of the other corporation types listed above Corporation-All Other
Section 3 – Tax Identification Number
The State of California requires that all parties entering into business transactions that may lead to payment(s) from the state provide their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The TIN is required by R&TC sections 18646 and 18661 to facilitate tax compliance enforcement activities and preparation of Form 1099 and other information returns as required by the IRC section 6109(a) and R&TC section 18662 and its regulations.

Section 4 – Payee Residency Status
Are you a California resident or nonresident?
• A corporation will be defined as a "resident" if it has a permanent place of business in California or is qualified through the Secretary of State to do business in California.
• A partnership is considered a resident partnership if it has a permanent place of business in California. • An estate is a resident if the decedent was a California resident at time of death. • A trust is a resident if at least one trustee is a California resident. o For individuals and sole proprietors, the term "resident" includes every individual who is in California for other than a temporary or transitory purpose and any individual domiciled in California who is absent for a temporary or transitory purpose. Generally, an individual who comes to California for a purpose that will extend over a long or indefinite period will be considered a resident. However, an individual who comes to perform a particular contract of short duration will be considered a nonresident.

For information on Nonresident Withholding, contact the Franchise Tax Board at the numbers listed below:

Withholding Services and Compliance Section: 1-888-792-4900 E-mail address: [email protected] For hearing impaired with TDD, call: 1-800-822-6268 Website: www.ftb.ca.gov Section 5 – Certification
Provide the name, title, email address, signature, and telephone number of individual completing this form and date completed. In the event that a SSN or ITIN is provided, the individual identified as the tax liable party must certify the form. Note: the signee may differ from the tax liable party in this situation if the signee can provide a power of attorney documented for the individual.

Section 6 – Paying State Agency
This section must be completed by the state agency/department requesting the STD 204.

Privacy Statement
Section 7(b) of the Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-579) requires that any federal, state, or local governmental agency, which requests an individual to disclose their social security account number, shall inform that individual whether that disclosure is mandatory or voluntary, by which statutory or other authority such number is solicited, and what uses will be made of it. It is mandatory to furnish the information requested. Federal law requires that payment for which the requested information is not provided is subject to federal backup withholding and state law imposes noncompliance penalties of up to $20,000. You have the right to access records containing your personal information, such as your SSN. To exercise that right, please contact the business services unit or the accounts payable unit of the state agency(ies) with which you transact that business.

All questions should be referred to the requesting state agency listed on the bottom front of this form.

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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting

STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council Meeting - Apr 28 2026
Department: Public Works
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Jilleen Ferris, Deputy Public Works Director/Assistant City Engineer; ☐ Receive and File ☒ Consent Calendar ☐ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing TITLE:

Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance 2076 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Chapter 58, Article III, Division 2 of the Hemet Municipal Code to Update Provisions Related to the City's Participation in the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:

Waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt an Ordinance 2076 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Chapter 58, Article III, Division 2 of the Hemet Municipal Code to Update Provisions Related to the City’s Participation in the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Hemet is a Member Jurisdiction of the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), a joint powers agency comprised of the County of Riverside and eighteen (18) cities located in Western Riverside County. Acting in concert, in 2002-2003, the WRCOG Member Jurisdictions developed a plan whereby the shortfall in funds needed to enlarge the capacity of the Regional Systems of Highways and Arterials due to new development in Western Riverside County could be made up in part by a Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) on future residential, commercial, and industrial development. As a Member Jurisdiction of WRCOG and as a TUMF Participating Jurisdiction, the City participated in the preparation of a certain “Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Fee Nexus Study” (2002 Nexus Study), later adopted by the WRCOG Executive Committee. Based on the 2002 Nexus Study, the City adopted and implemented an ordinance authorizing the City’s participation in the TUMF Program.

Pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act (Gov. Code §§ 66000 et seq.), WRCOG prepared a new nexus study (2024 Nexus Study) that updated the fees. On September 9, 2024, the WRCOG Executive Committee reviewed the 2024 Nexus Study and recommended that TUMF Participating Jurisdictions

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update their fees by amending their applicable TUMF ordinances to reflect changes in the TUMF network and the cost of construction.

On February 11, 2025, the City Council adopted the 2024 Nexus Study and amended the TUMF fee schedule, effective July 1, 2026.

ANALYSIS:

On December 1, 2025, the WRCOG Executive Committee approved the implementation of an automatic Construction Cost Index (CCI) adjustment for all TUMF land uses tied to the September indices of the National Association of Realtors and the Engineering News Record, with a cap of 5% on any annual adjustment. This ensures that the fee levels keep pace with increased construction costs for transportation projects. This also provides an inflationary adjustment to the TUMF without modifying the underlying fee nexus, land-use assumptions, or fee methodology.

Definitions for single-family and multifamily residential were also modified for clarity.

DISCUSSION:

Various minor revisions were included in the TUMF ordinance, with the biggest revisions being the addition of Sections 58-71(p) through 58-71(r), and the revisions of the definitions of single-family residential units and multifamily residential units. The additions to Section 58-71 are as follows:
(p) The TUMF Administration Plan calls for a Construction Cost Index (“CCI”) adjustment to be brought forth to the WRCOG Executive Committee on an annual basis. (q) On December 1, 2025, the WRCOG Executive Committee approved the implementation of an automatic CCI adjustment for all TUMF land uses tied to the September indices of the National Association of Realtors and Engineering News-Record, with a cap at 5% for any annual adjustment.

An automatic CCI adjustment ensures that fee levels keep pace with increases in cost of constructing transportation projects and avoids large increases at comprehensive TUMF Nexus Study updates.

This approach also allows for consistency and predictability for the TUMF Program, while ensuring that the fair share principles under AB 1600 are satisfied. (r) The City Council desires to provide for automatic inflationary adjustments to the TUMF to reflect changes in construction costs over time, without modifying the underlying fee nexus, land use assumptions, or fee methodology. This ordinance also includes minor updates to the definitions portion of the previous Ordinance to clarify the definitions of residential units.

The revised definitions are as follows:

Multi-family residential unit means a residential dwelling unit that is physically attached to one or more other dwelling units by a shared wall, floor, ceiling, roof, or structural foundation, regardless of the lot or parcel configuration, ownership structure, or type of subdivision (including condominium subdivisions). Multi-family residential units include, but are not limited to, duplexes, townhomes, apartments, and condominiums with attached units. As outlined in the Ordinance, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs), as defined by state law, are exempt from TUMF and shall not be counted in determining residential land use classification.

Single-family residential unit means a residential dwelling unit that is physically detached from any other dwelling unit, sharing no common wall, floor, ceiling, roof, or structural foundation with another dwelling unit, regardless of the lot or parcel configuration, ownership structure, or type of subdivision

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(including condominium subdivisions). As outlined in the Ordinance, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs), as defined by state law, are exempt from TUMF and shall not be counted in determining residential land use classification.

A copy of the redlined ordinance has been included as Attachment 4. Staff recommends adopting an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, amending Chapter 58, Article III, Division 2 of the Hemet Municipal Code to update provisions related to the City’s participation in the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
 October 18, 2002 – WRCOG Executive Committee adopted the “Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Fee Nexus (the “2002 Nexus Study”). This foundational study established the framework for the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program.

Subsequently, the City adopted Ordinance No. 1768, marking the original adoption of the TUMF program by the City of Hemet.
 April 25, 2006 – the City adopted Ordinance No. 1757 authorizing the implementation of the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program in accordance with the 2002 Nexus Study and California Government Code 66000 et seq.
 January 26, 2010 – the City adopted Ordinance No. 1824 amending Division 2, Sections 58-70 to 58-70.6 of Article III of Chapter 58 of the Hemet Municipal Code. This ordinance incorporated updates from the 2005 Nexus Study, superseding Ordinance No. 1757 and Ordinance No. 1768.
 September 12, 2017 – the City adopted Ordinance No. 1938, which adopted the 2016 Nexus Study and updated the TUMF Fee Schedule.
 February 11, 2025 – the City adopted Ordinance No. 1955, which adopted the 2024 Nexus Study and updated the TUMF Fee Schedule.

STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:

GOAL ONE: QUALITY OF LIFE:

To ensure that Hemet is safe, clean, attractive and comfortable for all who live, work, and visit.

Objective 1: Enhance the visual appearance of the community to make it attractive and reduce blight.

Objective 2: Explore and implement homelessness solutions for the City of Hemet.

Objective 3: Increase Public Safety visibility and response.

GOAL FIVE: ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
To identify the work needed inside the City organization to effectively provide services to the community and ensure financial stability.

Objective 1: Operate in a financially sustainable manner.

Objective 2: Evaluate existing practices to ensure continuity with industry best practices.

Objective 3: Provide Council with policies that are consistent while lessening liabilities.

Objective 4: Increase employee retention by training and creating a positive workplace.

Objective 5: Streamline fire prevention coordination efforts.

FISCAL IMPACT:

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There is no General Fund impact. Participation in the TUMF program will provide needed resources to enlarge the capacity of the Regional System of Highways and Arterials to support new development in Western Riverside County. The cost of this update includes publication costs for noticing the public hearing and staff time for processing. TUMF is paid by developers directly to WRCOG.

ALTERNATIVE(S):

1. Do not adopt the revised ordinance.

2. Provide the City Manager with alternative direction.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Attachment 1: Ordinance Update for TUMF Final
Attachment 2: Map of the Regional System
Attachment 3: Redline of Hemet Municipal Code

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CITY OF HEMET

HEMET, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 2076

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HEMET AMENDING CHAPTER 58, ARTICLE III,
DIVISION 2 OF THE HEMET MUNICIPAL CODE TO
UPDATE PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE CITY’S

PARTICIPATION IN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY

TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF)

PROGRAM

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 58, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 2 OF THE HEMET MUNICIPAL CODE.

Chapter 58, Article III, Division 2 (WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM) is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

Sec. 58-70 TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as the “Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program Ordinance of 2026 (“Ordinance”).

Sec. 58-71 FINDINGS.

A. The City is a member agency of the Western Riverside Council of Governments (“WRCOG”), a joint powers agency comprised of the County of Riverside and 18 cities located in Western Riverside County. Acting in concert, the WRCOG Member Agencies developed a plan whereby the shortfall in funds needed to enlarge

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the capacity of the Regional System of Highways and Arterials in Western Riverside County (the “Regional System”) could be made up in part by a Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (“TUMF”) on future residential, commercial and industrial development.

A map depicting the boundaries of Western Riverside County and the Regional System is attached here as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein. As a Member Agency of WRCOG and as a TUMF Participating Jurisdiction, the City participated in the preparation of a certain “Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Fee Nexus Study,” dated October 18, 2002 (the “2002 Nexus Study”) prepared in compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act (Gov. Code §§ 66000 et seq.) and adopted by the WRCOG Executive Committee. Based on the 2002 Nexus Study, the City adopted and implemented an ordinance authorizing the City’s participation in a TUMF Program.

B. In 2016, the TUMF Nexus Study (“2016 Nexus Study”) was updated for the purpose of updating the fees. On July 10, 2017, the WRCOG Executive Committee reviewed the 2016 Nexus Study and TUMF Program and recommended TUMF Participating Jurisdictions amend their applicable TUMF ordinances to reflect changes in the TUMF network and the cost of construction in order to update the TUMF Program.

C. On September 12, 2017, the City adopted Ordinance No. 1938 which adopted the 2016 Nexus Study and updated the TUMF.

D. The City adopted Ordinance No. 1938 on September 12, 2017 allowing WRCOG to calculate and collect TUMF on behalf of the City.

E. In 2018, the TUMF Program was altered to adopt a process in which

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WRCOG calculates and collects TUMF on behalf of member agencies under the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program Ordinance of 2018.

F. WRCOG, with the assistance of TUMF Participating Jurisdictions, prepared an updated nexus study entitled “Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Nexus Study: 2024 Update” (“2024 Nexus Study”) pursuant to California Government Code sections 66000 et seq. (the Mitigation Fee Act), for the purpose of updating the fees. On September 9, 2024, the WRCOG Executive Committee reviewed the 2024 Nexus Study and TUMF Program and recommended TUMF Participating Jurisdictions amend their applicable TUMF ordinances to reflect changes in the TUMF network and the cost of construction in order to update the TUMF Program.

G. Consistent with its previous findings made in the adoption of Ordinance Nos. 1757, 1824 1938, and 2055 the City Council has been informed and advised, and hereby finds, that if the capacity of the Regional System is not enlarged and unless development contributes to the cost of improving the Regional System, the result will be substantial traffic congestion in all parts of Western Riverside County, with unacceptable Levels of Service. Furthermore, the failure to mitigate growing traffic impacts on the Regional System will substantially impair the ability of public safety services (police and fire) to respond and, thus, adversely affect the public health, safety and welfare. Therefore, continuation of a TUMF Program is essential.

H. The City Council finds and determines that there is a reasonable and rational relationship between the use of the TUMF and the type of development

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projects on which the fees are imposed because the fees will be used to construct the transportation improvements that are necessary for the safety, health and welfare of the residential and non-residential users of the development in which the TUMF will be levied. The City adopted Ordinance No. 2055 on February 25, 2025 which adopted the 2024 Nexus Study and its findings.

I. The City Council finds and determines that there is a reasonable and rational relationship between the need for the improvements to the Regional System and the type of development projects on which the TUMF is imposed because it will be necessary for the residential and non-residential users of such projects to have access to the Regional system. Such development will benefit from the Regional System improvements and the burden of such developments will be mitigated in part by payment of the TUMF.

J. The City Council finds and determines that the cost estimates set forth in the new 2024 Nexus Study are reasonable cost estimates for constructing the Regional System improvements and the facilities that compromise the Regional System, and that the amount of the TUMF expected to be generated by new development will not exceed the total fair share cost to such development.

K. The fees collected pursuant to this Ordinance shall be used to help pay for the design, planning, construction of and real acquisition for the Regional System improvements and its facilities as identified in the 2024 Nexus Study. The need for the improvements and facilities is related to new development because such development results in additional traffic and creates the demand for the improvements.

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L. By notice duly given and published, the City Council set the time and place for a public hearing on the 2024 Nexus Study and the fees proposed thereunder and at least ten (10) days prior to this hearing, the City Council made the 2024 Nexus Study available to the public.

M. At the time and place set for the hearing, the City Council duly considered data and information provided by the public relative to the cost of the improvements and facilities for which the fees are proposed and all other comments, whether written or oral, submitted prior to the conclusion of the hearing.

N. The City Council finds that the 2024 Nexus Study proposes a fair and equitable method for distributing a portion of the unfunded costs of improvements and facilities to the Regional system.

O. The City Council hereby adopts the 2024 Nexus Study and its findings.

The 2024 Nexus Study is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit “B.” P. The TUMF Administration Plan calls for a Construction Cost Index (“CCI”) adjustment to be brought forth to the WRCOG Executive Committee on an annual basis.

Q. On December 1, 2025, the WRCOG Executive Committee approved the implementation of an automatic CCI adjustment for all TUMF land uses tied to the September indices of the National Association of Realtors and Engineering News Record with a cap at 5% of any annual adjustments. An automatic CCI adjustment ensures that fee levels keep pace with increases in cost of constructing transportation projects and avoids large increases at comprehensive TUMF Nexus Study updates.

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This approach also allows for consistency and predictability for the TUMF Program, while ensuring that the fair share principles under AB 1600 are satisfied.

R. The City Council desires to provide for automatic inflationary adjustments to the TUMF to reflect changes in construction costs over time, without modifying the underlying fee nexus, land use assumptions, or fee methodology. This ordinance also includes minor updates to the definitions portion of the previous Ordinance to clarify the definitions of residential units.

S. The City Council hereby adopts this Ordinance to amend and supersede the provisions of Ordinance No. 2055.

Sec. 58-72 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Ordinance, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the following meanings:

A. “Class ‘A’ Office” means an office building that is typically characterized by high quality design, use of high-end building materials, state of the art technology for voice and data, on-site support services/maintenance, and often includes full service ancillary uses such as, but not limited to a bank, restaurant/office coffee shop, health club, printing shop, and reserved parking. The minimum requirements of an office building classified as Class ‘A” Office shall be as follows:
(i) minimum of three stories (exception will be made for March JPA, where height requirements exist);
(ii) minimum of 10,000 square feet per floor;
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(iv) central, interior lobby; and
(v) access to suites shall be from inside the building unless the building is located in a central business district with major foot traffic, in which case the first floor may be accessed from the street to provide entrances/ exits for commercial uses within the building.

B. “Class ‘B’ Office” means an office building that is typically characterized by high quality design, use of high-end building materials, state of the art technology for voice and data, on-site support services/maintenance, and often includes full service ancillary uses such as, but not limited to a bank, restaurant/office coffee shop, health club, printing shop, and reserved parking. The minimum requirements of an office building classified as Class ‘B” Office shall be as follows:
(i) minimum of two stories;
(ii) minimum of 15,000 square feet per floor;
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(v) access to suites shall be from inside the building unless the building is located in a central business district with major foot traffic, in which case the first floor may be accessed from the street to provide entrances/exits for commercial uses within the building.

C. “Development Project” or “Project” means any project undertaken for

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the purposes of development, including the issuance of a permit for construction.

D. “Disabled Veteran” means any veteran who is retired or is in process of medical retirement from military service who is or was severely injured in a theatre of combat operations and has or received a letter of eligibility for the Veterans Administration Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant Program.

E. Government/public buildings, public schools, and public facilities means any owned and operated facilities by a government entity in accordance with Section G. Exemptions, Subsection 2. of this Ordinance. A new development that is subject to a long-term lease with a government agency for government/public buildings, public schools, and public facilities shall apply only if all of the following conditions are met:
(i) The new development being constructed is subject to a longterm lease with a government agency. (ii) The project shall have a deed restriction placed on the property that limits the use to government/public facility for the term of the lease, including all extension options, for a period of not less than 20 years. Any change in the use of the facility from government shall trigger the payment of the TUMF in effect at the time of the change is made.
(iii) No less than ninety percent of the total square footage of the building is leased to the government agency during the term of deed restriction the long term and any extensions thereof.

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(iv) The new development is constructed at prevailing wage rates.
(v) A copy of the lease is provided to the applicable jurisdiction and to WRCOG.
(vi) Based on the facts and circumstances WRCOG determines that the intent of the lease is to provide for a long-term government use, and not to evade payment of TUMF.

F. “Gross Acreage” means the total property area as shown on a land division of a map of record, or described through a recorded legal description of the property. This area shall be bounded by road rights of way and property lines.

G. “Guest Dwellings” and “Detached Second Units” according to the State of California legal definition as following:
(i) Complies with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Accessory Dwelling Unit
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H. “Habitable Structure” means any structure or part thereof where persons reside, congregate or work and which is legally occupied in whole or part in accordance with applicable building codes, and state and local laws.

I. “Industrial Project” means any development project that proposes any industrial or manufacturing use permitted within the following zoning classifications, as specified in Hemet Municipal Code § 90, Article XXVI and Article XXX: Office

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Professional (O-P), C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial), C-2 (General Commercial), Commercial Manufacturing (C-M), Business Park (B-P), Limited Manufacturing (M-1), Heavy Manufacturing (M-2), or Specific Plan (SP)with one of the aforementioned zones used as the base zone.

J. “Long-Term Lease” as used in the TUMF Program, a “long-term lease” shall mean a lease with a term of no less than twenty years.

K. “Low Income Residential Housing” means “Residential Affordable Units”: (A) for rental housing, the units shall be made available, rented and restricted to “lower income households” (as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50079.5) at an “affordable rent” (as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50053). Affordable units that are rental housing shall be made available, rented, and restricted to lower income households at an affordable rent for a period of at least fifty-five (55) years after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for new residential development. and (B) for for-sale housing, the units shall be sold to “persons or families of low or moderate income” (as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50093) at a purchase price that will not cause the purchaser’s monthly housing cost to exceed “affordable housing cost (as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5) Affordable units that are forsale housing units shall be restricted to ownership by persons and families of low or moderate income for at least forty-five (45) years after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the new residential development.

L. “Mixed-Use Development” as used in the TUMF Program, means Developments with the following criteria:

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(i) three or more significant revenue-producing uses, and (ii) significant physical and functional integration of project components.

M. “Multi-Family Residential Unit” means a residential dwelling unit that is physically attached to one or more other dwelling units by a shared wall, floor, ceiling, roof, or structural foundation, regardless of the lot or parcel configuration, ownership structure, or type of subdivision (including condominium subdivisions). Multi-family residential units include, but are not limited to, duplexes, townhomes, apartments, and condominiums with attached units. As outlined in the Ordinance, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs), as defined by state law, are exempt from TUMF and shall not be counted in determining residential land use classification.

N. “Non-profit Organization” means an organization operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and none of its earnings may inure to any private shareholder or individual. In addition, it may not be an action organization, i.e., it may not attempt to influence legislation as a substantial port of its activities and it may not participate in any campaign activity for or against political candidates. For the purposes of the TUMF Program, the non-profit may be a 501(c) (3) charitable organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Service.

O. “Non-Residential Unit” means retail commercial, service commercial and industrial development which is designed primarily for non-dwelling use, but shall include hotels and motels.

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P. “Recognized Financing District” means a Financing District as defined in the TUMF Administrative Plan as may be amended from time to time.

Q. “Residential Dwelling Unit” means a building or portion thereof used by one (1) family and containing but one (1) kitchen, which is designed primarily for residential occupancy including single-family and multi-family dwellings. “Residential Dwelling Unit” shall not include hotels or motels.

R. “Retail Commercial Project” means any development project that proposes a retail commercial activity use, not defined as a service commercial project, permitted within the following zoning classifications, as specified in Hemet Municipal Code § 90: Article XXVI and Article XXX; Office Professional (O-P), C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial), C-2 (General Commercial), Commercial Manufacturing (C-M), Business Park (B-P), Limited Manufacturing (M-1), Heavy Manufacturing (M-2), or Specific Plan (SP) with one of the aforementioned zones used as the base zone, which can include any eating/dining facility residing on the retail commercial development premises..

S. “Service Commercial Project” means any development project that is predominately dedicated to business activities associated with professional or administrative services, and typically consists of corporate offices, financial institutions, legal, and medical offices eating/dining facilities, and other uses related to personal or professional services.

T. “Single Family Residential Unit” means a residential dwelling unit that is physically detached from any other dwelling unit, sharing no common wall, floor, ceiling, roof, or structural foundation with another dwelling unit, regardless of the lot or parcel

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configuration, ownership structure, or type of subdivision (including condominium subdivisions). As outlined in the Ordinance, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs), as defined by state law, are exempt from TUMF and shall not be counted in determining residential land use classification.

U. “TUMF Participating Jurisdiction” means a jurisdiction in Western Riverside County which has adopted and implemented an ordinance authorizing participation in the TUMF Program and complies with all regulations established in the TUMF Administrative Plan, as adopted and amended from time to time by the WRCOG.

V. “TUMF Administrative Plan” means that the TUMF Administration Plan adopted by the WRCOG Executive Committee May 5, 2003, as amended, setting forth detailed administration procedures and requirements for the TUMF program.

Sec. 58-73 Establishment of the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee.

A. Adoption of TUMF Schedule. The City Council shall adopt an applicable TUMF schedule through a separate resolution, which may be amended from time to time.

B. Fee Calculation. The fees shall be calculated by WRCOG according to the calculation methodology fee set forth in the WRCOG TUMF Fee Calculation Handbook adopted July 14, 2003, as amended from time to time. In addition to data in the Fee Calculation Handbook, WRCOG Staff may consider the following items when establishing the appropriate fee calculation methodology:
(i) Underlying zoning of the site

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(ii) Land-use classifications in the latest Nexus Study (iii) Project specific traffic studies
(iv) Latest Standardized reference manuals such as the Institute of Traffic Engineers Trip Generation Manual
(v) Previous TUMF calculations for similar uses
(vi) WRCOG staff shall approve final draft credit / reimbursement agreement prior to execution
WRCOG shall have final determination regarding the appropriate methodology to calculate the fee based on the information provided by the local agency. In case of a conflict between the applicant, WRCOG, and/or the local agency regarding the fee calculation methodology, the dispute resolution process in the TUMF Administrative Plan will apply.

C. Fee Adjustment. The fee schedule may be periodically reviewed and the amounts adjusted by the WRCOG Executive Committee. By amendment to the Resolution reference is subsection A, above, the fees may be increased or decreased to reflect the changes in actual and estimated costs of the Regional System including, but not limited to, debt service, lease payments and construction costs. The adjustment of the fees may also reflect changes in the facilities required to be constructed, in estimated revenues received pursuant to this Ordinance, as well as the availability or lack thereof of other funds with which to construct the Regional System. WRCOG shall review the TUMF Program no less than every four (4) years after the effective date of this Ordinance.

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(i) Beginning July 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) shall be automatically adjusted to reflect changes in construction costs. The annual adjustment shall be calculated by WRCOG based on a blended Construction Cost Index derived from: (1) the National Association of Realtors – Median Sales Price of Existing Single-Family Homes, and (2) the Engineering NewsRecord (ENR) Construction Cost Index, using the September values of each index from the prior calendar year. The percentage adjustment applied to the TUMF shall equal the annual percentage change in the blended index; provided, however, that in no event shall the annual adjustment exceed five percent (5%), whether positive or negative. The calculated adjustment shall be implemented on July 1 of the year following index calculation. If either referenced index is discontinued or materially altered, WRCOG shall apply a comparable, industry-recognized index that most closely reflects regional transportation construction costs.

D. Purpose. The purpose of the TUMF is to fund those certain improvements to the Regional System as depicted in Exhibit “A” and identified in the 2024 Nexus Study, Exhibit “B.”
E. Applicability. The TUMF shall apply to all new development within the City, unless otherwise exempt hereunder.

F. Exemptions. The following types of new development shall be exempt from the provisions of this Ordinance and in TUMF Administrative Plan:
(i) Low income residential housing as described in Section 3 Definitions, Subsection G of this Ordinance and in the TUMF

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(ii) Government/public buildings, public schools, and public facilities as described in Section 3. Definitions, Subsection Q. of this Ordinance and in the TUMF Administrative Plan.

Airports that are public use airports and are appropriately permitted by Caltrans or other state agency.
(iii) Development Projects which are the subject of a Public Facilities Development Agreement entered into pursuant to Government Code section 65864 et seq, prior to the
effective date of Ordinance No.1757, wherein the imposition of new fees are expressly prohibited, provided that if the term of such a Development Agreement is extended by
amendment or by any other manner after the effective date of Ordinance No. 1757 the TUMF shall be imposed.
(iv) The rehabilitation and/or reconstruction of any habitable structure in use on or after January 1, 2000, provided that the same or fewer traffic trips are generated as a result thereof.
(v) Guest Dwellings and Detached Second Units as described in this Ordinance in Section 3. Definitions, Subsection U. and in the Administrative Plan
(vi) Kennels and Catteries established in connection with an

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existing single-family residential unit.
(vii) Any sanctuary, or other activity under the same roof of a church or other house of worship that is not revenue
generating and is eligible for a property tax exemption (excluding concert venues, coffee/snack shops, book stores, for-profit pre-school day-cares, etc., which would be
assessed TUMF).
(viii) Any nonprofit corporation or nonprofit organization offering and conducting full-time day school at the elementary,
middle school or high school level for students between the ages of five and eighteen years.
(ix) New single-family homes, constructed by non-profit organizations, specially adapted and designed for maximum freedom of movement and independent living for qualified Disabled Veterans.”
(x) Other uses may be exempt as determined by the WRCOG Executive Committee as further defined in the TUMF
Administrative Plan.

G. Credit. Regional System improvements may be credited toward the TUMF in accordance with the TUMF Administrative Plan and the following:
(i) Regional Tier:

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a. Arterial Credits: If a developer constructs arterial improvements identified on the Regional System, the
developer shall receive credit for all costs associated with the arterial component based on approved Nexus Study
for the Regional System effective at the time the credit agreement is entered into. WRCOG staff must preapprove any credit agreements that deviate from the standard WRCOG approved format.
b. Other Credits: In special circumstances, when a
developer constructs off-site improvements such as an
interchange, bridge, or railroad grade separation, credits shall be determined by WRCOG and the City in
consultation with the developer. All such credits must
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c. The amount of the development fee credit shall not
exceed the maximum amount determined by the Nexus
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overlap in its local fee program except where there is a Recognized Financing District has been established.
b. If there is a Recognized Financing District established, the local agency may credit that portion of the facility identified in both programs against the TUMF in
accordance with the TUMF Administrative Plan.

Sec. 58-74. REIMBURSEMENTS.

Should the developer construct Regional System improvements in excess of the TUMF fee obligation, the developer may be reimbursed based on actual costs or the approved Nexus Study effective at the time the agreement was entered into, whichever is less. Reimbursements shall be enacted through an agreement between the developer and the City, contingent on funds being available and approved by WRCOG.

In all cases, however, reimbursements under such special agreements must coincide with construction of the transportation improvements as scheduled in the five-year Zone Transportation Improvement Program’s adopted annually by WRCOG.

Sec. 58-75. PROCEDURES FOR THE LEVY, COLLECTION AND DISPOSITION OF FEES.

A. Authority of the Building Department. The Director of Building & Safety, or his/her designee, is hereby authorized to provide WRCOG with development project specifics for the calculation of TUMF in a manner consistent with the TUMF Administrative Plan.

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B. Payment and Collection. Payment of the fees shall be as follows:
(i) All fees collected hereunder shall be collected by WRCOG for deposit, investment, accounting and expenditure in
accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance, TUMF
Administrative Plan, and the Mitigation Fee Act.
(ii) The fees shall be paid at the time a certificate of occupancy is issued for the Development Project or upon final
inspection, whichever comes first (the “Payment Date”).

However, this section should not be construed to prevent payment of the fees prior to issuance of an occupancy
permit or final inspection. Fees may be paid at the issuance of a building permit, and the fee payment shall be calculated based on the fee in effect at that time, provided the
developer tenders the full amount of his/her TUMF
obligation. If the developer makes only a partial payment prior to the Payment Date, the amount of the fee due shall be based on the TUMF fee schedule in place on the
Payment Date. The fees shall be calculated according to fee schedule set forth in the Ordinance and the calculation methodology set forth in the Fee Calculation Handbook
adopted July 14, 2003, as amended from time to time.
(iii) The fees required to be paid shall be the fee amounts in

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effect at the time of payment is due under this Ordinance, not the date the Ordinance is initially adopted. The City shall not enter into a development agreement which freezes future adjustments of the TUMF.
(iv) If all or part of any development project is sold prior to payment of the fee, the property shall continue to be subject to the requirement for payment of the fee. The obligation to pay the fee shall run with the land and be binding on all the successors in interest to the property.
(v) Fees shall not be waived.

C. Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. The City shall not issue a certificate of occupancy for any Development Project until WRCOG has provided written evidence that it has collected the fee.

D. Appeals. Appeals shall be filed with WRCOG in accordance with the provisions of the TUMF Administrative Plan. Appealable issues shall be the application of the fee, application of credits, application of reimbursement, application of the legal action stay and application of exemption.

E. Reports to WRCOG. The Director of Building and Safety, or his/her designee, shall prepare and deliver to the Executive Director of WRCOG, periodic reports as will be established under Section 7 of this Ordinance.

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Sec. 58-76. APPOINTMENT OF THE TUMF ADMINISTRATOR.

WRCOG is hereby appointed as the Administrator of the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program. WRCOG is hereby authorized to collect all fees generated from the TUMF within the City, and to invest, account for and expend such fees in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance and the Mitigation Fee Act. The detailed administrative procedures concerning the implementation of this Ordnance shall be contained in the TUMF Administrative Plan. Furthermore, the TUMF Administrator shall use the Fee Calculation Handbook adopted July 14, 2003, as amended from time to time, for the purpose of calculating a developer’s TUMF obligation. In addition to detailing the methodology for calculating all TUMF obligations of different categories of new development, the purpose of the Fee Calculation Handbook is to clarify for the TUMF Administrator, where necessary, the definition and calculation methodology for uses not clearly defined in the respective TUMF ordinances.

WRCOG shall expend only that amount of the funds generated from the TUMF for staff support, audit, administrative expenses, and contract services that are necessary and reasonable to carry out its responsibilities and in no case shall the funds expended for salaries and benefits exceed two percent (2%) of the revenue raised by the TUMF Program. The TUMF Administrative Plan further outlines the fiscal responsibilities and limitations of the Administrator.

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SECTION 2. EFFECT.

No provisions of this Ordinance shall entitle any person who has already paid the TUMF to receive a refund, credit or reimbursement of such payment. This Ordinance does not create any new TUMF.

SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY.

If any one or more of the terms, provisions or sections of this Ordinance shall to any extent be judged invalid, unenforceable and/or voidable for any reason whatsoever by a court of competent jurisdiction, then each and all of the remaining terms, provisions and sections of this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby and shall be valid and enforceable.

SECTION 4. SUPERCESSION.

This Ordinance supersedes all prior ordinances codified in Chapter 58, Article III, Division 2 of the Hemet Municipal Code, provided this Ordinance is not declared invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction. If, for whatever reason, this Ordinance is declared invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, Chapter 548, Article III, Division 2 of the Hemet Municipal Code as it existed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 5. CERTIFICATION.

The City Clerk shall certify the passage of this Ordinance and cause it to be published or posted in accordance with law.

INTRODUCED at the regular meeting of Hemet City Council on the 14th day

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of April, 2026.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED 28th day of April, 2026.
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Linda Krupa, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Elodie Klug, Deputy City Clerk

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I, Elodie Klug, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Hemet, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance is the actual Ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City of Hemet and was passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 28th day of April, 2026.

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:
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Elodie Klug, Deputy City Clerk

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MAP OF REGIONAL SYSTEM

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Chapter 58 - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
ARTICLE III. - FEES
DIVISION 2. WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM Hemet, California, Code of Ordinances Created: 2025-12-16 05:49:36 [EST] (Supp. No. 68)

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DIVISION 2. WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM1
1Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 1955, § 1, adopted March 12, 2019, amended article III, division 2, §§ 58-70—58-76 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former division 2, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 1757, § 1, 4-25-06; Ord. No. 1768, § 1, 9-26-06; Ord. No. 1824, § 1(Att. 1), 1-26-10; Ord. No. 1887, §

2.A, 5-27-14; Ord. No. 1938, § 1, 9-12-17.

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Sec. 58-70. Title.

This division shall be known as the "Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program Ordinance of 2025" ("ordinance").
(Ord. No. 1955, § 1, 3-12-19; Ord. No. 2055, § 1, 2-25-25) Sec. 58-71. Findings.
(a) The city is a member agency of the Western Riverside Council of Governments ("WRCOG"), a joint powers agency comprised of the County of Riverside and 18 cities located in Western Riverside County. Acting in concert, the WRCOG member agencies developed a plan whereby the shortfall in funds needed to enlarge the capacity of the Regional System of Highways and Arterials in Western Riverside County (the "regional system") could be made up in part by a Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee ("TUMF") on future residential, commercial, and industrial development. A map depicting the boundaries of Western Riverside County and the regional system is attached to the ordinance codified in this division as exhibit "A" and incorporated herein. As a member agency of WRCOG and as a TUMF participating jurisdiction, the city participated in the preparation of a certain "Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Fee Nexus Study," dated October 18, 2002 (the "2002 Nexus Study"), prepared in compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code § 66000 et seq.) and adopted by the WRCOG executive committee. Based on the 2002 Nexus Study, the city adopted and implemented an ordinance authorizing the city's participation in a TUMF program.
(b) In 2016, the TUMF nexus study ("2016 Nexus Study") was updated for the purpose of updating the fees. On July 10, 2017, the WRCOG executive committee reviewed the 2016 Nexus Study and TUMF Program and recommended TUMF participating jurisdictions amend their applicable TUMF ordinances to reflect changes in the TUMF network and the cost of construction in order to update the TUMF program. (c) On September 12, 2017, the city adopted Ordinance No. 1938, which adopted the 2016 Nexus Study and updated the TUMF.
(d) The city adopted Ordinance No. 1938 on September 12, 2017, allowing WRCOG to calculate and collect TUMF on behalf of the city.
(e) In 2018, the TUMF program was altered to adopt a process in which WRCOG calculates and collects TUMF on behalf of member agencies under the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program Ordinance of 2018.
(f) WRCOG, with the assistance of TUMF Participating Jurisdictions, has prepared an updated nexus study entitled "Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Nexus Study: 2024 Update" ("2024 Nexus Study") pursuant to Government Code § 66000 et seq. (the Mitigation Fee Act), for the purpose of updating the fees. On September 9, 2024, the WRCOG Executive Committee reviewed the 2024 Nexus Study and TUMF program and recommended TUMF participating jurisdictions amend their applicable TUMF ordinances to reflect changes in the TUMF network and the cost of construction in order to update the TUMF Program. (g) Consistent with its previous findings made in the adoption of Ordinance Nos. 1757, 1824 and, 1938, and 2055 the city council has been informed and advised, and hereby finds, that if the capacity of the regional system is not enlarged, and unless development contributes to the cost of improving the regional system, the result will be substantial traffic congestion in all parts of Western Riverside County, with unacceptable levels of service. Furthermore, the failure to mitigate growing traffic impacts on the regional system will substantially impair the ability of public safety services (police and fire) to respond and, thus, adversely affect the public health, safety and welfare. Therefore, continuation of a TUMF program is essential.

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(h) The city council finds and determines that there is a reasonable and rational relationship between the use of the TUMF and the type of development projects on which the fees are imposed because the fees will be used to construct the transportation improvements that are necessary for the safety, health and welfare of the residential and non-residential users of the development in which the TUMF will be levied. The City adopted Ordinance No. 2055 on February 25, 2025 which adopted the 2024 Nexus Study and its findings. (i) The city council finds and determines that there is a reasonable and rational relationship between the need for the improvements to the regional system and the type of development projects on which the TUMF is imposed because it will be necessary for the residential and non-residential users of such projects to have access to the regional system. Such development will benefit from the regional system improvements and the burden of such developments will be mitigated in part by payment of the TUMF. (j) The city council finds and determines that the cost estimates set forth in the new 2024 Nexus Study are reasonable cost estimates for constructing the regional system improvements and the facilities that compromise the regional system, and that the amount of the TUMF expected to be generated by new development will not exceed the total fair share cost to such development. (k) The fees collected pursuant to this ordinance shall be used to help pay for the design, planning, construction of and real acquisition for the regional system improvements and its facilities as identified in the 2024 Nexus Study. The need for the improvements and facilities is related to new development because such development results in additional traffic and creates the demand for the improvements. (l) By notice duly given and published, the city council set the time and place for a public hearing on the 2024 Nexus Study and the fees proposed thereunder and at least ten days prior to this hearing, the city council made the 2024 Nexus Study available to the public.
(m) At the time and place set for the hearing, the city council duly considered data and information provided by the public relative to the cost of the improvements and facilities for which the fees are proposed and all other comments, whether written or oral, submitted prior to the conclusion of the hearing. (n) The city council finds that the 2024 Nexus Study proposes a fair and equitable method for distributing a portion of the unfunded costs of improvements and facilities to the regional system. (o) The city council hereby adopts the 2024 Nexus Study and its findings. The 2024 Nexus Study is attached to the ordinance codified in this division as exhibit "B." (p) The TUMF Administration Plan calls for a Construction Cost Index (“CCI”) adjustment to be brought forth to the WRCOG Executive Committee on an annual basis.
(q) On December 1, 2025, the WRCOG Executive Committee approved the implementation of an automatic CCI adjustment for all TUMF land uses tied to the September indices of the National Association of Realtors and Engineering News Record with a cap at 5% of any annual adjustment. An automatic CCI adjustment ensures that fee levels keep pace with increases in cost of constructing transportation projects and avoids large increases at comprehensive TUMF Nexus Study updates. This approach also allows for consistency and predictability for the TUMF Program, while ensuring that the fair share principles under AB 1600 are satisfied.
(r) The City Council desires to provide for automatic inflationary adjustments to the TUMF to reflect changes in construction costs over time, without modifying the underlying fee nexus, land use assumptions, or fee methodology. This ordinance also includes minor updates to the definitions portion of the previous Ordinance to clarify the definitions of residential units. (ps) The city council hereby adopts this ordinance to amend and supersede the provisions of Ordinance No. 19382055.
(Ord. No. 1955, § 1, 3-12-19; Ord. No. 2055, § 1, 2-25-25)

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Sec. 58-72. Definitions.

For the purpose of this division, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the following meanings:

Class "A" office means an office building that is typically characterized by high quality design, use of high-end building materials, state of the art technology for voice and data, on-site support services/maintenance, and often includes full service ancillary uses such as, but not limited to a bank, restaurant/office coffee shop, health club, printing shop, and reserved parking. The minimum requirements of an office building classified as class "A" office shall be as follows:
(1) Minimum of three stories (exception will be made for March JPA, where height requirements exist); (2) Minimum of 10,000 square feet per floor;
(3) Steel frame construction;
(4) Central, interior lobby; and
(5) Access to suites shall be from inside the building unless the building is located in a central business district with major foot traffic, in which case the first floor may be accessed from the street to provide entrances/exits for commercial uses within the building.

Class "B" office means an office building that is typically characterized by high quality design, use of high-end building materials, state of the art technology for voice and data, on-site support services/maintenance, and often includes full service ancillary uses such as, but not limited to a bank, restaurant/office coffee shop, health club, printing shop, and reserved parking. The minimum requirements of an office building classified as class "B" office shall be as follows:
(1) Minimum of two stories;
(2) Minimum of 15,000 square feet per floor;
(3) Steel frame, concrete or masonry shell construction; (4) Central, interior lobby; and
(5) Access to suites shall be from inside the building unless the building is located in a central business district with major foot traffic, in which case the first floor may be accessed from the street to provide entrances/exits for commercial uses within the building.

Development project or project means any project undertaken for the purposes of development, including the issuance of a permit for construction.

Disabled veteran means any veteran who is retired or is in process of medical retirement from military service who is or was severely injured in a theatre of combat operations and has received a letter of eligibility for the Veterans Administration Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant Program.

Government/public buildings, public schools, and public facilities means any owned and operated facilities by a government entity in accordance with subsection 58-73(f) of this division. A new development that is subject to a long-term lease with a government agency for government/public buildings, public schools, and public facilities shall apply only if all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The new development being constructed is subject to a long-term lease with a government agency. (2) The project shall have a deed restriction placed on the property that limits the use to government/public facility for the term of the lease, including all extension options, for a period of not less than 20 years. Any change in the use of the facility from government shall trigger the payment of the TUMF in effect at the time the change is made.

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(3) No less than 90 percent of the total square footage of the building is leased to the government agency during the term of deed restriction the long term and any extensions thereof. (4) The new development is constructed at prevailing wage rates. (5) A copy of the lease is provided to the applicable jurisdiction and to WRCOG. (6) Based on the facts and circumstances WRCOG determines that the intent of the lease is to provide for a long-term government use, and not to evade payment of TUMF.

Gross acreage means the total property area as shown on a land division of a map of record, or described through a recorded legal description of the property. This area shall be bounded by road rights-of-way and property lines.

Guest dwellings and detached second units according to the State of California legal definition as following:
(1) Complies with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Accessory Dwelling Unit Handbook; and
(2) Are ministerially approved by each jurisdiction's local codes.

Habitable structure means any structure or part thereof where persons reside, congregate or work and which is legally occupied in whole or part in accordance with applicable building codes, and state and local laws.

Industrial project means any development project that proposes any industrial or manufacturing use permitted within the following zoning classifications, as specified in chapter 90 of this Code, article XXVI and article XXX: office professional (O-P), C-1 (neighborhood commercial), C-2 (general commercial), commercial manufacturing (C-M), business park (B-P), limited manufacturing (M-1), heavy manufacturing (M-2), or specific plan (SP) with one of the aforementioned zones used as the base zone.

Long-term lease as used in the TUMF program, a "long-term lease" shall mean a lease with a term of no less than 20 years.

Low income residential housing means "residential affordable units":
(1) For rental housing, the units shall be made available, rented and restricted to "lower income households" (as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50079.5) at an "affordable rent" (as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50053). Affordable units that are rental housing shall be made available, rented, and restricted to lower income households at an affordable rent for a period of at least 55 years after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for new residential development; and (2) For for-sale housing, the units shall be sold to "persons or families of low or moderate income" (as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50093) at a purchase price that will not cause the purchaser's monthly housing cost to exceed "affordable housing cost" (as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50052.5). Affordable units that are for-sale housing units shall be restricted to ownership by persons and families of low or moderate income for at least 45 years after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the new residential development.

Mixed-use development as used in the TUMF program, means developments with the following criteria:
(1) Three or more significant revenue-producing uses; and (2) Significant physical and functional integration of project components.

Multi-family residential unit means a structure with two or more legal independent residential dwelling units intended for human habitationresidential dwelling unit that is physically attached to one or more other dwelling units by a shared wall, floor, ceiling, roof, or structural foundation, regardless of the lot or parcel configuration, ownership structure, or type of subdivision (including condominium subdivisions). Multi-family residential units include, but are not limited to, duplexes, townhomes, apartments, and condominiums with attached units. As

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outlined in the Ordinance, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs), as defined by state law, are exempt from TUMF and shall not be counted in determining residential land use classification.

Non-profit organization means an organization operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and none of its earnings may inure to any private shareholder or individual. In addition, it may not be an action organization, i.e. it may not attempt to influence legislation as a substantial port of its activities and it may not participate in any campaign activity for or against political candidates. For the purposes of the TUMF program, the non-profit may be a 501(c)(3) charitable organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Service.

Non-residential unit means retail commercial, service commercial and industrial development which is designed primarily for non-dwelling use, but shall include hotels and motels.

Recognized financing district means a financing district as defined in the TUMF administrative plan as may be amended from time to time.

Residential dwelling unit means a building or portion thereof used by one family and containing but one kitchen, which is designed primarily for residential occupancy including single-family and multi-family dwellings. "Residential dwelling unit" shall not include hotels or motels.

Retail commercial project means any development project that proposes a retail commercial activity use, not defined as a service commercial project, permitted within the following zoning classifications, as specified in chapter 90 of this Code, article XXVI and article XXX: office professional (O-P), C-1 (neighborhood commercial), C-2 (general commercial), commercial manufacturing (C-M), business park (B-P), limited manufacturing (M-1), heavy manufacturing (M-2), or specific plan (SP) with one of the aforementioned zones used as the base zone, which can include any eating/dining facility residing on the retail commercial development premises.

Service commercial project means any development project that is predominately dedicated to business activities associated with professional or administrative services, and typically consists of corporate offices, financial institutions, legal, and medical offices eating/dining facilities, and other uses related to personal or professional services.

Single family residential unit means each residential dwelling unit development which is situated on one lot which shares no common wall, foundation, or other interconnection with another dwelling unita residential dwelling unit that is physically detached from any other dwelling unit, sharing no common wall, floor, ceiling, roof, or structural foundation with another dwelling unit, regardless of the lot or parcel configuration, ownership structure, or type of subdivision (including condominium subdivisions). As outlined in the Ordinance, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs), as defined by state law, are exempt from TUMF and shall not be counted in determining residential land use classification.

TUMF participating jurisdiction means a jurisdiction in Western Riverside County which has adopted and implemented an ordinance authorizing participation in the TUMF program and complies with all regulations established in the TUMF administrative plan, as adopted and amended from time to time by the WRCOG.

TUMF Administrative Plan means that the TUMF Administration Plan adopted by the WRCOG Executive Committee May 5, 2003, as amended, setting forth detailed administration procedures and requirements for the TUMF program.
(Ord. No. 1955, § 1, 3-12-19; Ord. No. 2055, § 1, 2-25-25) Sec. 58-73. Establishment of the transportation uniform mitigation fee. (a) Adoption of TUMF schedule. The city council shall adopt an applicable TUMF schedule through a separate resolution, which may be amended from time to time.

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(b) Fee calculation. The fees shall be calculated by WRCOG according to the calculation methodology fee set forth in the WRCOG TUMF Fee Calculation Handbook adopted July 14, 2003, as amended from time to time.

In addition to data in the fee calculation handbook, WRCOG staff may consider the following items when establishing the appropriate fee calculation methodology:
(1) Underlying zoning of the site.
(2) Land-use classifications in the latest Nexus Study. (3) Project specific traffic studies.
(4) Latest standardized reference manuals such as the Institute of Traffic Engineers Trip Generation Manual.
(5) Previous TUMF calculations for similar uses.
(6) WRCOG staff shall approve final draft credit/reimbursement agreement prior to execution.

WRCOG shall have final determination regarding the appropriate methodology to calculate the fee based on the information provided by the local agency. In case of a conflict between the applicant, WRCOG, and/or the local agency regarding the fee calculation methodology, the dispute resolution process in the TUMF administrative plan will apply.
(c) Fee adjustment. The fee schedule may be periodically reviewed and the amounts adjusted by the WRCOG executive committee. By amendment to the resolution referenced in subsection (a) above, the fees may be increased or decreased to reflect the changes in actual and estimated costs of the regional system including, but not limited to, debt service, lease payments and construction costs. The adjustment of the fees may also reflect changes in the facilities required to be constructed, in estimated revenues received pursuant to this ordinance, as well as the availability or lack thereof of other funds with which to construct the regional system. WRCOG shall review the TUMF program no less than every four years after the effective date of this ordinance.
(i) Beginning July 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) shall be automatically adjusted to reflect changes in construction costs. The annual adjustment shall be calculated by WRCOG based on a blended Construction Cost Index derived from: (1) the National Association of Realtors – Median Sales Price of Existing Single-Family Homes, and (2) the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Construction Cost Index, using the September values of each index from the prior calendar year. The percentage adjustment applied to the TUMF shall equal the annual percentage change in the blended index; provided, however, that in no event shall the annual adjustment exceed five percent (5%), whether positive or negative. The calculated adjustment shall be implemented on July 2 of the year following index calculation. If either referenced index is discontinued or materially altered, WRCOG shall apply a comparable, industry-recognized index that most closely reflects regional transportation construction costs. (d) Purpose. The purpose of the TUMF is to fund those certain improvements to the regional system as depicted in exhibit "A" and identified in the 2024 Nexus Study, exhibit "B", both of which attached to the ordinance codified in this division.
(e) Applicability. The TUMF shall apply to all new development within the city, unless otherwise exempt hereunder.
(f) Exemptions. The following types of new development shall be exempt from the provisions of this ordinance and in TUMF administrative plan:
(1) Low income residential housing as described in section 58-72 of this division and in the TUMF administrative plan.

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(2) Government/public buildings, public schools, and public facilities as described in section 58-72 of this division and in the TUMF administrative plan. Airports that are public use airports and are appropriately permitted by Caltrans or other state agency. (3) Development projects which are the subject of a public facilities development agreement entered into pursuant to Government Code § 65864 et seq., prior to the effective date of Ordinance No. 1757, wherein the imposition of new fees are expressly prohibited, provided that if the term of such a development agreement is extended by amendment or by any other manner after the effective date of Ordinance No. 1757 the TUMF shall be imposed.
(4) The rehabilitation and/or reconstruction of any habitable structure in use on or after January 1, 2000, provided that the same or fewer traffic trips are generated as a result thereof. (5) Guest dwellings and detached second units as described in this ordinance in section 58-72 of this division and in the administrative plan.
(6) Kennels and catteries established in connection with an existing single-family residential unit. (7) Any sanctuary, or other activity under the same roof of a church or other house of worship that is not revenue generating and is eligible for a property tax exemption (excluding concert venues, coffee/snack shops, book stores, for-profit pre-school day-cares, etc., which would be assessed TUMF). (8) Any nonprofit corporation or nonprofit organization offering and conducting full-time day school at the elementary, middle school or high school level for students between the ages of five and 18 years. (9) New single-family homes, constructed by non-profit organizations, specially adapted and designed for maximum freedom of movement and independent living for qualified disabled veterans. (10) Other uses may be exempt as determined by the WRCOG executive committee as further defined in the TUMF administrative plan.
(g) Credit. Regional system improvements may be credited toward the TUMF in accordance with the TUMF administrative plan and the following:
(1) Regional tier.
a. Arterial credits. If a developer constructs arterial improvements identified on the regional system, the developer shall receive credit for all costs associated with the arterial component based on approved Nexus Study for the regional system effective at the time the credit agreement is entered into. WRCOG staff must pre-approve any credit agreements that deviate from the standard WRCOG approved format.
b. Other credits. In special circumstances, when a developer constructs off-site improvements such as an interchange, bridge, or railroad grade separation, credits shall be determined by WRCOG and the city in consultation with the developer. All such credits must have prior written approval from WRCOG.
c. The amount of the development fee credit shall not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Nexus Study for the regional system at the time the credit agreement is entered into or actual costs, whichever is less.
(2) Local tier.
a. The local jurisdictions shall compare facilities in local fee programs against the regional system and eliminate any overlap in its local fee program except where there is a recognized financing district has been established.

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b. If there is a recognized financing district established, the local agency may credit that portion of the facility identified in both programs against the TUMF in accordance with the TUMF administrative plan.
(Ord. No. 1955, § 1, 3-12-19; Ord. No. 2055, § 1, 2-25-25) Sec. 58-74. Reimbursements.

Should the developer construct regional system improvements in excess of the TUMF fee obligation, the developer may be reimbursed based on actual costs or the approved Nexus Study effective at the time the agreement was entered into, whichever is less. Reimbursements shall be enacted through an agreement between the developer and the city, contingent on funds being available and approved by WRCOG. In all cases, however, reimbursements under such special agreements must coincide with construction of the transportation improvements as scheduled in the five-year zone transportation improvement program adopted annually by WRCOG.
(Ord. No. 1955, § 1, 3-12-19; Ord. No. 2055, § 1, 2-25-25) Sec. 58-75. Procedures for the levy, collection and disposition of fees. (a) Authority of the building department. The director of building and safety, or his/her designee, is hereby authorized to provide WRCOG with development project specifics for the calculation of TUMF in a manner consistent with the TUMF administrative plan.
(b) Payment and collection. Payment of the fees shall be as follows:
(1) All fees collected hereunder shall be collected by WRCOG for deposit, investment, accounting and expenditure in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance, TUMF administrative plan, and the Mitigation Fee Act.
(2) The fees shall be paid at the time a certificate of occupancy is issued for the development project or upon final inspection, whichever comes first (the "payment date"). However, this section should not be construed to prevent payment of the fees prior to issuance of an occupancy permit or final inspection.

Fees may be paid at the issuance of a building permit, and the fee payment shall be calculated based on the fee in effect at that time, provided the developer tenders the full amount of his/her TUMF obligation. If the developer makes only a partial payment prior to the payment date, the amount of the fee due shall be based on the TUMF fee schedule in place on the payment date. The fees shall be calculated according to fee schedule set forth in the ordinance and the calculation methodology set forth in the fee calculation handbook adopted July 14, 2003, as amended from time to time. (3) The fees required to be paid shall be the fee amounts in effect at the time of payment is due under this ordinance, not the date the ordinance is initially adopted. The city shall not enter into a development agreement which freezes future adjustments of the TUMF. (4) If all or part of any development project is sold prior to payment of the fee, the property shall continue to be subject to the requirement for payment of the fee. The obligation to pay the fee shall run with the land and be binding on all the successors in interest to the property. (5) Fees shall not be waived.
(c) Issuance of certificate of occupancy. The city shall not issue a certificate of occupancy for any development project until WRCOG has provided written evidence that it has collected the fee.

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(d) Appeals. Appeals shall be filed with WRCOG in accordance with the provisions of the TUMF administrative plan. Appealable issues shall be the application of the fee, application of credits, application of reimbursement, application of the legal action stay and application of exemption. (e) Reports to WRCOG. The director of building and safety, or his/her designee, shall prepare and deliver to the executive director of WRCOG, periodic reports as will be established under section 58-76 of this division. (Ord. No. 1955, § 1, 3-12-19; Ord. No. 2055, § 1, 2-25-25) Sec. 58-76. Appointment of the TUMF administrator.

WRCOG is hereby appointed as the Administrator of the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program.

WRCOG is hereby authorized to collect all fees generated from the TUMF within the city, and to invest, account for and expend such fees in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance and the Mitigation Fee Act. The detailed administrative procedures concerning the implementation of this division shall be contained in the TUMF administrative plan. Furthermore, the TUMF administrator shall use the fee calculation handbook adopted July 14, 2003, as amended from time to time, for the purpose of calculating a developer's TUMF obligation. In addition to detailing the methodology for calculating all TUMF obligations of different categories of new development, the purpose of the fee calculation handbook is to clarify for the TUMF administrator, where necessary, the definition and calculation methodology for uses not clearly defined in the respective TUMF ordinances.

WRCOG shall expend only that amount of the funds generated from the TUMF for staff support, audit, administrative expenses, and contract services that are necessary and reasonable to carry out its responsibilities and in no case shall the funds expended for salaries and benefits exceed two percent of the revenue raised by the TUMF program. The TUMF administrative plan further outlines the fiscal responsibilities and limitations of the administrator.
(Ord. No. 1955, § 1, 3-12-19; Ord. No. 2055, § 1, 2-25-25) Secs. 58-77—58-90. Reserved.

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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting

STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council Meeting - Apr 28 2026
Department: Fire Department
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Cameron Phillips, Interim Fire Chief, Lali Quinteros, Management Analyst; ☐ Receive and File ☒ Consent Calendar ☐ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing TITLE:

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Approve an Increase to the Existing Purchase Order with L.N. Curtis & Sons for Firefighting Supplies, Uniforms, and Equipment, Not to Exceed $100,000, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to this Purchase RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:

Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, authorizing the Administrative Services Director to approve an increase to the existing purchase order with L.N. Curtis & Sons for firefighting supplies, uniforms, and equipment, increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $50,000 to $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2025–2026, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents related to this purchase.

BACKGROUND:

L.N. Curtis & Sons is a trusted provider of high-quality firefighting, rescue, and emergency response equipment. The Hemet Fire Department (HFD) utilizes this vendor for the purchase of operational equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), uniforms, and related supplies.

For Fiscal Year 2025–2026, the Fire Department established a purchase order with L.N. Curtis & Sons in the amount of $50,000 to support ongoing operational needs.

Since that time, the Department has added four (4) fire apparatus that require outfitting with essential tools and equipment to ensure they are fully operational and ready for service. Properly equipping fire apparatus is critical to maintaining emergency response readiness and firefighter safety.

Per the City of Hemet’s procurement policy, purchases through L.N. Curtis & Sons fall under a leveraged cooperative purchasing contract (Sourcewell Contracts #020124 and #010424), which includes competitively procured firefighting equipment, PPE, rescue tools, supplies, and accessories, and does not require a separate bid process.

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ANALYSIS:

The addition of four new apparatus has significantly increased the Department’s need for specialized firefighting equipment, tools, and safety gear. Each apparatus must be fully outfitted to meet operational standards and support effective emergency response.

In addition to apparatus outfitting, the Department will continue to procure personal protective equipment (PPE), uniforms, and other operational supplies to support daily functions and maintain readiness.

L.N. Curtis & Sons is a well-established supplier specializing in firefighting and emergency response equipment. Their products meet industry standards and regulatory requirements for firefighter safety and operational efficiency.

Utilizing the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contracts allows the City to procure necessary equipment efficiently while remaining compliant with procurement policies, eliminating the need for a separate formal bidding process.

Increasing the purchase order authority will ensure the Fire Department can timely procure the necessary equipment to support the outfitting of newly acquired apparatus and related operational needs.

DISCUSSION:

The Fire Department anticipates increased expenditures associated with outfitting four new apparatus, as well as continued purchases of PPE, uniforms, and station supplies.

The current purchase order authority of $50,000 is insufficient to meet these expanded operational needs. An increase of $50,000 is recommended, bringing the total not-to-exceed amount to $100,000 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025–2026.

This increase will allow the Department to complete apparatus outfitting and maintain necessary inventory levels to support daily operations and emergency response readiness.

The recommended increase will ensure the Fire Department can timely procure the necessary equipment to support the outfitting of newly acquired apparatus and related operational needs.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

On March 25, 2025, the City Council approved an increase to the purchase order with L.N. Curtis & Sons for firefighting equipment, supplies, and apparatus outfitting.

STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:

GOAL ONE: QUALITY OF LIFE:

To ensure that Hemet is safe, clean, attractive and comfortable for all who live, work, and visit.

Objective 1: Enhance the visual appearance of the community to make it attractive and reduce blight.

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Objective 2: Explore and implement homelessness solutions for the City of Hemet.

Objective 3: Increase Public Safety visibility and response.

GOAL TWO: ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
To ensure that Hemet is a hub, with access to quality jobs, shopping options, and a varied and sustained tax base.

Objective 1: Develop business practices that welcome new development by streamlining processes.

Objective 2: Provide resources for new businesses to enhance the customer service experience.

GOAL THREE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
To connect and participate in a constant dialogue between members of the community, City staff, and elected officials to promote togetherness and positivity.

Objective 1: Deliver messaging to the Community that connects, is consistent, and relevant.

Objective 2: Increase transparency for the public.

Objective 3: Increase the community's pride within the City.

GOAL FOUR: PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATION
To pursue partnerships that will increase the opportunities available to the community, including our businesses, unemployed, and youth populations.

Objective 1: Develop concepts and programs to increase opportunities for youth recreation.

Objective 2: Develop concepts and programs to enhance the quality of life services.

Objective 3: Develop programs to offer support to the community's businesses FISCAL IMPACT:

This recommendation is seeking approval to increase the purchase order with L.N. Curtis from $50,000 to $100,000 for needs related to newly acquired apparatus. No additional appropriation is required.

Funds in the amount of $30,000 have been identified in account 110.07.3241.52450 (Maintenance and Operations/Parts and Supplies), $5,000 in account 110.07.3241.65400 (Major Machinery and Equipment), and $15,000 in account 110.07.3241.52700 (Uniforms and Safety Equipment) to support planned purchases related to newly acquired apparatus for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025–2026.

ALTERNATIVE(S):

The Fire Department would delay the purchase, which may impact operations.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Attachment 1: Resolution
Attachment 2: Sourcewell Contract# 020124 - Firefighting Equipment Attachment 3: Sourcewell Contract# 010424 - PPE

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CITY OF HEMET RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX 1

CITY OF HEMET

HEMET, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-xxx

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR TO APPROVE

AN INCREASE TO THE EXISTING PURCHASE ORDER
WITH L.N. CURTIS & SONS, NOT TO EXCEED $100,000,

AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE

ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THIS PURCHASE
The City Council of the City of Hemet, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, L.N. Curtis & Sons is a trusted provider of highquality firefighting, rescue, and emergency response equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Hemet Fire Department utilizes L.N. Curtis & Sons for the purchase of firefighting equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), uniforms, and related operational supplies; and
WHEREAS, the Hemet Fire Department has recently added four (4) fire apparatus that require proper outfitting with essential tools and equipment to ensure operational readiness and firefighter safety; and
WHEREAS, beyond outfitting the apparatus, continued
purchases from L.N. Curtis & Sons throughout the fiscal year

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will be necessary to maintain station supplies, uniforms, and safety equipment in support of ongoing operations; and
WHEREAS, the current purchase order authority of $50,000 is insufficient to meet the increased operational demands
associated with outfitting new apparatus for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025–2026; and
WHEREAS, per the City of Hemet’s procurement policy, this purchase falls under a leveraged cooperative purchasing contract (Sourcewell Contracts #020124 and #010424), which includes competitively procured firefighting equipment, PPE, rescue tools, supplies, and accessories, and therefore does not require a separate bid process; and
WHEREAS, L.N. Curtis & Sons is a well-established and
trusted supplier specializing in firefighting, rescue, and emergency response equipment.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. FINDS - L.N. Curtis & Sons provides specialized equipment designed to meet the needs of modern fire departments. Their products align with industry standards and regulatory requirements for firefighter safety and operational efficiency.

SECTION 2. DETERMINES - Outfitting the apparatus with the proper tools is critical to maximizing their capabilities and

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ensuring HFD firefighters have the necessary resources to respond to emergencies. The PPE and safety equipment purchased through L.N. Curtis directly contribute to firefighter
protection, reducing risks during operations.

SECTION 3. ORDERS – The City Council hereby approves an increase to the existing purchase order with L.N. Curtis & Sons from $50,000 to a total not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2025–2026 to support apparatus outfitting and ongoing operational needs.

SECTION 4. AUTHORIZES - The City Manager is to execute all documents related to this purchase.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE - This Resolution shall become effective on April 28, 2026.

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CITY OF HEMET RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX 1
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 28th day of April, 2026. ____________________________
Linda Krupa, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Elodie Klug, Deputy City Clerk

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CITY OF HEMET RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX 1
State of California )
County of Riverside )
City of Hemet )
I, Elodie Klug, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Hemet, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Hemet City Council on the 28th day of April, 2026, and was passed by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:
_____________________________
Elodie Klug, Deputy City Clerk

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020124-LNC
Rev. 3/2022 1
Solicitation Number: #020124

CONTRACT
This Contract is between Sourcewell, 202 12th Street Northeast, P.O. Box 219, Staples, MN 56479 (Sourcewell) and L.N. Curtis & Sons, 185 Lennon Lane, Suite 110, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (Supplier).

Sourcewell is a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative created under the laws of the State of Minnesota (Minnesota Statutes Section 123A.21) that offers cooperative procurement solutions to government entities. Participation is open to eligible federal, state/province, and municipal governmental entities, higher education, K-12 education, nonprofit, tribal government, and other public entities located in the United States and Canada.

Sourcewell issued a public solicitation for Firefighting Equipment and Rescue Tools with Related Supplies and Accessories from which Supplier was awarded a contract.

Supplier desires to contract with Sourcewell to provide equipment, products, or services to Sourcewell and the entities that access Sourcewell’s cooperative purchasing contracts (Participating Entities).

1. TERM OF CONTRACT
A. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Contract is effective upon the date of the final signature below.

EXPIRATION DATE AND EXTENSION. This Contract expires April 4, 2028, unless it is cancelled sooner pursuant to Article 22. This Contract allows up to three additional one-year extensions upon the request of Sourcewell and written agreement by Supplier. Sourcewell retains the right to consider additional extensions beyond seven years as required under exceptional circumstances.

B. SURVIVAL OF TERMS. Notwithstanding any expiration or termination of this Contract, all payment obligations incurred prior to expiration or termination will survive, as will the following: Articles 11 through 14 survive the expiration or cancellation of this Contract. All other rights will cease upon expiration or termination of this Contract.

2. EQUIPMENT, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES
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A. EQUIPMENT, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES. Supplier will provide the Equipment, Products, or Services as stated in its Proposal submitted under the Solicitation Number listed above.

Supplier’s Equipment, Products, or Services Proposal (Proposal) is attached and incorporated into this Contract.

All Equipment and Products provided under this Contract must be new and the current model.

Supplier may offer close-out or refurbished Equipment or Products if they are clearly indicated in Supplier’s product and pricing list. Unless agreed to by the Participating Entities in advance, Equipment or Products must be delivered as operational to the Participating Entity’s site.

This Contract offers an indefinite quantity of sales, and while substantial volume is anticipated, sales and sales volume are not guaranteed.

B. WARRANTY. Supplier warrants that all Equipment, Products, and Services furnished are free from liens and encumbrances, and are free from defects in design, materials, and workmanship.

In addition, Supplier warrants the Equipment, Products, and Services are suitable for and will perform in accordance with the ordinary use for which they are intended. Supplier’s dealers and distributors must agree to assist the Participating Entity in reaching a resolution in any dispute over warranty terms with the manufacturer. Any manufacturer’s warranty that extends beyond the expiration of the Supplier’s warranty will be passed on to the Participating Entity.

C. DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND/OR RESELLERS. Upon Contract execution and throughout the Contract term, Supplier must provide to Sourcewell a current means to validate or authenticate Supplier’s authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers relative to the Equipment, Products, and Services offered under this Contract, which will be incorporated into this Contract by reference. It is the Supplier’s responsibility to ensure Sourcewell receives the most current information.

3. PRICING
All Equipment, Products, or Services under this Contract will be priced at or below the price stated in Supplier’s Proposal.

When providing pricing quotes to Participating Entities, all pricing quoted must reflect a Participating Entity’s total cost of acquisition. This means that the quoted cost is for delivered Equipment, Products, and Services that are operational for their intended purpose, and includes all costs to the Participating Entity’s requested delivery location.

Regardless of the payment method chosen by the Participating Entity, the total cost associated with any purchase option of the Equipment, Products, or Services must always be disclosed in the pricing quote to the applicable Participating Entity at the time of purchase.

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A. SHIPPING AND SHIPPING COSTS. All delivered Equipment and Products must be properly packaged. Damaged Equipment and Products may be rejected. If the damage is not readily apparent at the time of delivery, Supplier must permit the Equipment and Products to be returned within a reasonable time at no cost to Sourcewell or its Participating Entities.

Participating Entities reserve the right to inspect the Equipment and Products at a reasonable time after delivery where circumstances or conditions prevent effective inspection of the Equipment and Products at the time of delivery. In the event of the delivery of nonconforming Equipment and Products, the Participating Entity will notify the Supplier as soon as possible and the Supplier will replace nonconforming Equipment and Products with conforming Equipment and Products that are acceptable to the Participating Entity.

Supplier must arrange for and pay for the return shipment on Equipment and Products that arrive in a defective or inoperable condition.

Sourcewell may declare the Supplier in breach of this Contract if the Supplier intentionally delivers substandard or inferior Equipment or Products.

B. SALES TAX. Each Participating Entity is responsible for supplying the Supplier with valid taxexemption certification(s). When ordering, a Participating Entity must indicate if it is a taxexempt entity.

C. HOT LIST PRICING. At any time during this Contract, Supplier may offer a specific selection of Equipment, Products, or Services at discounts greater than those listed in the Contract.

When Supplier determines it will offer Hot List Pricing, it must be submitted electronically to Sourcewell in a line-item format. Equipment, Products, or Services may be added or removed from the Hot List at any time through a Sourcewell Price and Product Change Form as defined in Article 4 below.

Hot List program and pricing may also be used to discount and liquidate close-out and discontinued Equipment and Products as long as those close-out and discontinued items are clearly identified as such. Current ordering process and administrative fees apply. Hot List Pricing must be published and made available to all Participating Entities.

4. PRODUCT AND PRICING CHANGE REQUESTS
Supplier may request Equipment, Product, or Service changes, additions, or deletions at any time. All requests must be made in writing by submitting a signed Sourcewell Price and Product Change Request Form to the assigned Sourcewell Supplier Development Administrator. This approved form is available from the assigned Sourcewell Supplier Development Administrator.

At a minimum, the request must:
• Identify the applicable Sourcewell contract number;
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• Clearly specify the requested change;
• Provide sufficient detail to justify the requested change; • Individually list all Equipment, Products, or Services affected by the requested change, along with the requested change (e.g., addition, deletion, price change); and • Include a complete restatement of pricing documentation in Microsoft Excel with the effective date of the modified pricing, or product addition or deletion. The new pricing restatement must include all Equipment, Products, and Services offered, even for those items where pricing remains unchanged.

A fully executed Sourcewell Price and Product Change Request Form will become an amendment to this Contract and will be incorporated by reference.

5. PARTICIPATION, CONTRACT ACCESS, AND PARTICIPATING ENTITY REQUIREMENTS A. PARTICIPATION. Sourcewell’s cooperative contracts are available and open to public and nonprofit entities across the United States and Canada; such as federal, state/province, municipal, K-12 and higher education, tribal government, and other public entities.

The benefits of this Contract should be available to all Participating Entities that can legally access the Equipment, Products, or Services under this Contract. A Participating Entity’s authority to access this Contract is determined through its cooperative purchasing, interlocal, or joint powers laws. Any entity accessing benefits of this Contract will be considered a Service Member of Sourcewell during such time of access. Supplier understands that a Participating Entity’s use of this Contract is at the Participating Entity’s sole convenience and Participating Entities reserve the right to obtain like Equipment, Products, or Services from any other source.

Supplier is responsible for familiarizing its sales and service forces with Sourcewell contract use eligibility requirements and documentation and will encourage potential participating entities to join Sourcewell. Sourcewell reserves the right to add and remove Participating Entities to its roster during the term of this Contract.

B. PUBLIC FACILITIES. Supplier’s employees may be required to perform work at governmentowned facilities, including schools. Supplier’s employees and agents must conduct themselves in a professional manner while on the premises, and in accordance with Participating Entity policies and procedures, and all applicable laws.

6. PARTICIPATING ENTITY USE AND PURCHASING
A. ORDERS AND PAYMENT. To access the contracted Equipment, Products, or Services under this Contract, a Participating Entity must clearly indicate to Supplier that it intends to access this Contract; however, order flow and procedure will be developed jointly between Sourcewell and Supplier. Typically, a Participating Entity will issue an order directly to Supplier or its authorized DocuSign Envelope ID: 0579A0D8-F91E-407B-95BC-59A7D9372F7E

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subsidiary, distributor, dealer, or reseller. If a Participating Entity issues a purchase order, it may use its own forms, but the purchase order should clearly note the applicable Sourcewell contract number. All Participating Entity orders under this Contract must be issued prior to expiration or cancellation of this Contract; however, Supplier performance, Participating Entity payment obligations, and any applicable warranty periods or other Supplier or Participating Entity obligations may extend beyond the term of this Contract.

Supplier’s acceptable forms of payment are included in its attached Proposal. Participating Entities will be solely responsible for payment and Sourcewell will have no liability for any unpaid invoice of any Participating Entity.

B. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS/PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM. Additional terms and conditions to a purchase order, or other required transaction documentation, may be negotiated between a Participating Entity and Supplier, such as job or industry-specific requirements, legal requirements (e.g., affirmative action or immigration status requirements), or specific local policy requirements. Some Participating Entities may require the use of a Participating Addendum, the terms of which will be negotiated directly between the Participating Entity and the Supplier or its authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers, as applicable. Any negotiated additional terms and conditions must never be less favorable to the Participating Entity than what is contained in this Contract.

C. SPECIALIZED SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. In the event that the Participating Entity requires service or specialized performance requirements not addressed in this Contract (such as ecommerce specifications, specialized delivery requirements, or other specifications and requirements), the Participating Entity and the Supplier may enter into a separate, standalone agreement, apart from this Contract. Sourcewell, including its agents and employees, will not be made a party to a claim for breach of such agreement.

D. TERMINATION OF ORDERS. Participating Entities may terminate an order, in whole or in part, immediately upon notice to Supplier in the event of any of the following events:

1. The Participating Entity fails to receive funding or appropriation from its governing body at levels sufficient to pay for the equipment, products, or services to be purchased; or

2. Federal, state, or provincial laws or regulations prohibit the purchase or change the Participating Entity’s requirements.

E. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE. The governing law and venue for any action related to a Participating Entity’s order will be determined by the Participating Entity making the purchase.

7. CUSTOMER SERVICE
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A. PRIMARY ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE. Supplier will assign an Account Representative to Sourcewell for this Contract and must provide prompt notice to Sourcewell if that person is changed. The Account Representative will be responsible for:
• Maintenance and management of this Contract;
• Timely response to all Sourcewell and Participating Entity inquiries; and • Business reviews to Sourcewell and Participating Entities, if applicable.

B. BUSINESS REVIEWS. Supplier must perform a minimum of one business review with Sourcewell per contract year. The business review will cover sales to Participating Entities, pricing and contract terms, administrative fees, sales data reports, performance issues, supply issues, customer issues, and any other necessary information.

8. REPORT ON CONTRACT SALES ACTIVITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEE PAYMENT A. CONTRACT SALES ACTIVITY REPORT. Each calendar quarter, Supplier must provide a contract sales activity report (Report) to the Sourcewell Supplier Development Administrator assigned to this Contract. Reports are due no later than 45 days after the end of each calendar quarter. A Report must be provided regardless of the number or amount of sales during that quarter (i.e., if there are no sales, Supplier must submit a report indicating no sales were made).

The Report must contain the following fields:
• Participating Entity Name (e.g., City of Staples Highway Department); • Participating Entity Physical Street Address;
• Participating Entity City;
• Participating Entity State/Province;
• Participating Entity Zip/Postal Code;
• Participating Entity Contact Name;
• Participating Entity Contact Email Address;
• Participating Entity Contact Telephone Number;
• Sourcewell Assigned Entity/Participating Entity Number; • Item Purchased Description;
• Item Purchased Price;
• Sourcewell Administrative Fee Applied; and
• Date Purchase was invoiced/sale was recognized as revenue by Supplier.

B. ADMINISTRATIVE FEE. In consideration for the support and services provided by Sourcewell, the Supplier will pay an administrative fee to Sourcewell on all Equipment, Products, and Services provided to Participating Entities. The Administrative Fee must be included in, and not added to, the pricing. Supplier may not charge Participating Entities more than the contracted DocuSign Envelope ID: 0579A0D8-F91E-407B-95BC-59A7D9372F7E

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price to offset the Administrative Fee.

The Supplier will submit payment to Sourcewell for the percentage of administrative fee stated in the Proposal multiplied by the total sales of all Equipment, Products, and Services purchased by Participating Entities under this Contract during each calendar quarter. Payments should note the Supplier’s name and Sourcewell-assigned contract number in the memo; and must be mailed to the address above “Attn: Accounts Receivable” or remitted electronically to Sourcewell’s banking institution per Sourcewell’s Finance department instructions. Payments must be received no later than 45 calendar days after the end of each calendar quarter.

Supplier agrees to cooperate with Sourcewell in auditing transactions under this Contract to ensure that the administrative fee is paid on all items purchased under this Contract.

In the event the Supplier is delinquent in any undisputed administrative fees, Sourcewell reserves the right to cancel this Contract and reject any proposal submitted by the Supplier in any subsequent solicitation. In the event this Contract is cancelled by either party prior to the Contract’s expiration date, the administrative fee payment will be due no more than 30 days from the cancellation date.

9. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Sourcewell's Authorized Representative is its Chief Procurement Officer.

Supplier’s Authorized Representative is the person named in the Supplier’s Proposal. If Supplier’s Authorized Representative changes at any time during this Contract, Supplier must promptly notify Sourcewell in writing.

10. AUDIT, ASSIGNMENT, AMENDMENTS, WAIVER, AND CONTRACT COMPLETE A. AUDIT. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 16C.05, subdivision 5, the books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices relevant to this Contract are subject to examination by Sourcewell or the Minnesota State Auditor for a minimum of six years from the end of this Contract. This clause extends to Participating Entities as it relates to business conducted by that Participating Entity under this Contract.

B. ASSIGNMENT. Neither party may assign or otherwise transfer its rights or obligations under this Contract without the prior written consent of the other party and a fully executed assignment agreement. Such consent will not be unreasonably withheld. Any prohibited assignment will be invalid.

C. AMENDMENTS. Any amendment to this Contract must be in writing and will not be effective until it has been duly executed by the parties.

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D. WAIVER. Failure by either party to take action or assert any right under this Contract will not be deemed a waiver of such right in the event of the continuation or repetition of the circumstances giving rise to such right. Any such waiver must be in writing and signed by the parties.

E. CONTRACT COMPLETE. This Contract represents the complete agreement between the parties. No other understanding regarding this Contract, whether written or oral, may be used to bind either party. For any conflict between the attached Proposal and the terms set out in Articles 1-22 of this Contract, the terms of Articles 1-22 will govern.

F. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES. The relationship of the parties is one of independent contractors, each free to exercise judgment and discretion with regard to the conduct of their respective businesses. This Contract does not create a partnership, joint venture, or any other relationship such as master-servant, or principal-agent.

11. INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS
Supplier must indemnify, defend, save, and hold Sourcewell and its Participating Entities, including their agents and employees, harmless from any claims or causes of action, including attorneys’ fees incurred by Sourcewell or its Participating Entities, arising out of any act or omission in the performance of this Contract by the Supplier or its agents or employees; this indemnification includes injury or death to person(s) or property alleged to have been caused by some defect in the Equipment, Products, or Services under this Contract to the extent the Equipment, Product, or Service has been used according to its specifications. Sourcewell’s responsibility will be governed by the State of Minnesota’s Tort Liability Act (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466) and other applicable law.

12. GOVERNMENT DATA PRACTICES
Supplier and Sourcewell must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, as it applies to all data provided by or provided to Sourcewell under this Contract and as it applies to all data created, collected, received, maintained, or disseminated by the Supplier under this Contract.

13. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, PUBLICITY, MARKETING, AND ENDORSEMENT A. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

1. Grant of License. During the term of this Contract:
a. Sourcewell grants to Supplier a royalty-free, worldwide, non-exclusive right and license to use the trademark(s) provided to Supplier by Sourcewell in advertising and promotional materials for the purpose of marketing Sourcewell’s relationship with Supplier.

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b. Supplier grants to Sourcewell a royalty-free, worldwide, non-exclusive right and license to use Supplier’s trademarks in advertising and promotional materials for the purpose of marketing Supplier’s relationship with Sourcewell.

2. Limited Right of Sublicense. The right and license granted herein includes a limited right of each party to grant sublicenses to their respective subsidiaries, distributors, dealers, resellers, marketing representatives, and agents (collectively “Permitted Sublicensees”) in advertising and promotional materials for the purpose of marketing the Parties’ relationship to Participating Entities. Any sublicense granted will be subject to the terms and conditions of this Article. Each party will be responsible for any breach of this Article by any of their respective sublicensees.

3. Use; Quality Control.
a. Neither party may alter the other party’s trademarks from the form provided and must comply with removal requests as to specific uses of its trademarks or logos.
b. Each party agrees to use, and to cause its Permitted Sublicensees to use, the other party’s trademarks only in good faith and in a dignified manner consistent with such party’s use of the trademarks. Upon written notice to the breaching party, the breaching party has 30 days of the date of the written notice to cure the breach or the license will be terminated.

4. Termination. Upon the termination of this Contract for any reason, each party, including Permitted Sublicensees, will have 30 days to remove all Trademarks from signage, websites, and the like bearing the other party’s name or logo (excepting Sourcewell’s pre-printed catalog of suppliers which may be used until the next printing). Supplier must return all marketing and promotional materials, including signage, provided by Sourcewell, or dispose of it according to Sourcewell’s written directions.

B. PUBLICITY. Any publicity regarding the subject matter of this Contract must not be released without prior written approval from the Authorized Representatives. Publicity includes notices, informational pamphlets, press releases, research, reports, signs, and similar public notices prepared by or for the Supplier individually or jointly with others, or any subcontractors, with respect to the program, publications, or services provided resulting from this Contract.

C. MARKETING. Any direct advertising, marketing, or offers with Participating Entities must be approved by Sourcewell. Send all approval requests to the Sourcewell Supplier Development Administrator assigned to this Contract.

D. ENDORSEMENT. The Supplier must not claim that Sourcewell endorses its Equipment, Products, or Services.

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14. GOVERNING LAW, JURISDICTION, AND VENUE
The substantive and procedural laws of the State of Minnesota will govern this Contract. Venue for all legal proceedings arising out of this Contract, or its breach, must be in the appropriate state court in Todd County, Minnesota or federal court in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

15. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party to this Contract will be held responsible for delay or default caused by acts of God or other conditions that are beyond that party’s reasonable control. A party defaulting under this provision must provide the other party prompt written notice of the default.

16. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Contract is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, unenforceable, or void then both parties will be relieved from all obligations arising from that provision. If the remainder of this Contract is capable of being performed, it will not be affected by such determination or finding and must be fully performed.

17. PERFORMANCE, DEFAULT, AND REMEDIES
A. PERFORMANCE. During the term of this Contract, the parties will monitor performance and address unresolved contract issues as follows:

1. Notification. The parties must promptly notify each other of any known dispute and work in good faith to resolve such dispute within a reasonable period of time. If necessary, Sourcewell and the Supplier will jointly develop a short briefing document that describes the issue(s), relevant impact, and positions of both parties.

2. Escalation. If parties are unable to resolve the issue in a timely manner, as specified above, either Sourcewell or Supplier may escalate the resolution of the issue to a higher level of management. The Supplier will have 30 calendar days to cure an outstanding issue.

3. Performance while Dispute is Pending. Notwithstanding the existence of a dispute, the Supplier must continue without delay to carry out all of its responsibilities under the Contract that are not affected by the dispute. If the Supplier fails to continue without delay to perform its responsibilities under the Contract, in the accomplishment of all undisputed work, the Supplier will bear any additional costs incurred by Sourcewell and/or its Participating Entities as a result of such failure to proceed.

B. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES. Either of the following constitutes cause to declare this Contract, or any Participating Entity order under this Contract, in default:

1. Nonperformance of contractual requirements, or

2. A material breach of any term or condition of this Contract.

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The party claiming default must provide written notice of the default, with 30 calendar days to cure the default. Time allowed for cure will not diminish or eliminate any liability for liquidated or other damages. If the default remains after the opportunity for cure, the non-defaulting party may:
• Exercise any remedy provided by law or equity, or
• Terminate the Contract or any portion thereof, including any orders issued against the Contract.

18. INSURANCE
A. REQUIREMENTS. At its own expense, Supplier must maintain insurance policy(ies) in effect at all times during the performance of this Contract with insurance company(ies) licensed or authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota having an “AM BEST” rating of A- or better, with coverage and limits of insurance not less than the following:

1. Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability.

Workers’ Compensation: As required by any applicable law or regulation.

Employer's Liability Insurance: must be provided in amounts not less than listed below:

Minimum limits:
$500,000 each accident for bodily injury by accident
$500,000 policy limit for bodily injury by disease
$500,000 each employee for bodily injury by disease

2. Commercial General Liability Insurance. Supplier will maintain insurance covering its operations, with coverage on an occurrence basis, and must be subject to terms no less broad than the Insurance Services Office (“ISO”) Commercial General Liability Form CG0001 (2001 or newer edition), or equivalent. At a minimum, coverage must include liability arising from premises, operations, bodily injury and property damage, independent contractors, products-completed operations including construction defect, contractual liability, blanket contractual liability, and personal injury and advertising injury. All required limits, terms and conditions of coverage must be maintained during the term of this Contract.

Minimum Limits:
$1,000,000 each occurrence Bodily Injury and Property Damage $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury
$2,000,000 aggregate for products liability-completed operations $2,000,000 general aggregate

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no less broad than ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA 0001 (2010 edition or newer), or equivalent.

Minimum Limits:
$1,000,000 each accident, combined single limit

4. Umbrella Insurance. During the term of this Contract, Supplier will maintain umbrella coverage over Employer’s Liability, Commercial General Liability, and Commercial Automobile.

Minimum Limits:
$2,000,000

5. Professional/Technical, Errors and Omissions, and/or Miscellaneous Professional Liability. During the term of this Contract, Supplier will maintain coverage for all claims the Supplier may become legally obligated to pay resulting from any actual or alleged negligent act, error, or omission related to Supplier’s professional services required under this Contract.

Minimum Limits:
$2,000,000 per claim or event
$2,000,000 – annual aggregate

6. Network Security and Privacy Liability Insurance. During the term of this Contract, Supplier will maintain coverage for network security and privacy liability. The coverage may be endorsed on another form of liability coverage or written on a standalone policy. The insurance must cover claims which may arise from failure of Supplier’s security resulting in, but not limited to, computer attacks, unauthorized access, disclosure of not public data – including but not limited to, confidential or private information, transmission of a computer virus, or denial of service.

Minimum limits:
$2,000,000 per occurrence
$2,000,000 annual aggregate
Failure of Supplier to maintain the required insurance will constitute a material breach entitling Sourcewell to immediately terminate this Contract for default.

B. CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE. Prior to commencing under this Contract, Supplier must furnish to Sourcewell a certificate of insurance, as evidence of the insurance required under this Contract. Prior to expiration of the policy(ies), renewal certificates must be mailed to Sourcewell, 202 12th Street Northeast, P.O. Box 219, Staples, MN 56479 or sent to the Sourcewell Supplier Development Administrator assigned to this Contract. The certificates must be signed by a person authorized by the insurer(s) to bind coverage on their behalf.

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Failure to request certificates of insurance by Sourcewell, or failure of Supplier to provide certificates of insurance, in no way limits or relieves Supplier of its duties and responsibilities in this Contract.

C. ADDITIONAL INSURED ENDORSEMENT AND PRIMARY AND NON-CONTRIBUTORY INSURANCE CLAUSE. Supplier agrees to list Sourcewell and its Participating Entities, including their officers, agents, and employees, as an additional insured under the Supplier’s commercial general liability insurance policy with respect to liability arising out of activities, “operations,” or “work” performed by or on behalf of Supplier, and products and completed operations of Supplier. The policy provision(s) or endorsement(s) must further provide that coverage is primary and not excess over or contributory with any other valid, applicable, and collectible insurance or self-insurance in force for the additional insureds.

D. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. Supplier waives and must require (by endorsement or otherwise) all its insurers to waive subrogation rights against Sourcewell and other additional insureds for losses paid under the insurance policies required by this Contract or other insurance applicable to the Supplier or its subcontractors. The waiver must apply to all deductibles and/or self-insured retentions applicable to the required or any other insurance maintained by the Supplier or its subcontractors. Where permitted by law, Supplier must require similar written express waivers of subrogation and insurance clauses from each of its subcontractors.

E. UMBRELLA/EXCESS LIABILITY/SELF-INSURED RETENTION. The limits required by this Contract can be met by either providing a primary policy or in combination with umbrella/excess liability policy(ies), or self-insured retention.

19. COMPLIANCE
A. LAWS AND REGULATIONS. All Equipment, Products, or Services provided under this Contract must comply fully with applicable federal laws and regulations, and with the laws in the states and provinces in which the Equipment, Products, or Services are sold.

B. LICENSES. Supplier must maintain a valid and current status on all required federal, state/provincial, and local licenses, bonds, and permits required for the operation of the business that the Supplier conducts with Sourcewell and Participating Entities.

20. BANKRUPTCY, DEBARMENT, OR SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION
Supplier certifies and warrants that it is not in bankruptcy or that it has previously disclosed in writing certain information to Sourcewell related to bankruptcy actions. If at any time during this Contract Supplier declares bankruptcy, Supplier must immediately notify Sourcewell in writing.

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Supplier certifies and warrants that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from programs operated by the State of Minnesota; the United States federal government or the Canadian government, as applicable; or any Participating Entity. Supplier certifies and warrants that neither it nor its principals have been convicted of a criminal offense related to the subject matter of this Contract. Supplier further warrants that it will provide immediate written notice to Sourcewell if this certification changes at any time.

21. PROVISIONS FOR NON-UNITED STATES FEDERAL ENTITY PROCUREMENTS UNDER

UNITED STATES FEDERAL AWARDS OR OTHER AWARDS
Participating Entities that use United States federal grant or FEMA funds to purchase goods or services from this Contract may be subject to additional requirements including the procurement standards of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 C.F.R. § 200. Participating Entities may have additional requirements based on specific funding source terms or conditions. Within this Article, all references to “federal” should be interpreted to mean the United States federal government.

The following list only applies when a Participating Entity accesses Supplier’s Equipment, Products, or Services with United States federal funds.

A. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. Except as otherwise provided under 41 C.F.R. § 60, all contracts that meet the definition of “federally assisted construction contract” in 41 C.F.R. § 60-

1.3 must include the equal opportunity clause provided under 41 C.F.R. §60-1.4(b), in accordance with Executive Order 11246, “Equal Employment Opportunity” (30 FR 12319, 12935, 3 C.F.R. §, 1964-1965 Comp., p. 339), as amended by Executive Order 11375, “Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity,” and implementing regulations at 41 C.F.R. § 60, “Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor.” The equal opportunity clause is incorporated herein by reference.

B. DAVIS-BACON ACT, AS AMENDED (40 U.S.C. § 3141-3148). When required by federal program legislation, all prime construction contracts in excess of $2,000 awarded by nonfederal entities must include a provision for compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. § 3141-3144, and 3146-3148) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 C.F.R. § 5, “Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally Financed and Assisted Construction”). In accordance with the statute, contractors must be required to pay wages to laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the prevailing wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, contractors must be required to pay wages not less than once a week. The non-federal entity must place a copy of the current prevailing wage determination issued by the Department of Labor in each solicitation. The decision to award a contract or subcontract must be conditioned upon the acceptance of the wage determination. The non-federal entity must report all suspected or reported violations to the federal awarding agency. The contracts must also include a provision for compliance with DocuSign Envelope ID: 0579A0D8-F91E-407B-95BC-59A7D9372F7E

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the Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act (40 U.S.C. § 3145), as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 C.F.R. § 3, “Contractors and Subcontractors on Public Building or Public Work Financed in Whole or in Part by Loans or Grants from the United States”). The Act provides that each contractor or subrecipient must be prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the construction, completion, or repair of public work, to give up any part of the compensation to which he or she is otherwise entitled. The non-federal entity must report all suspected or reported violations to the federal awarding agency. Supplier must be in compliance with all applicable Davis-Bacon Act provisions.

C. CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT (40 U.S.C. § 3701-3708). Where applicable, all contracts awarded by the non-federal entity in excess of $100,000 that involve the employment of mechanics or laborers must include a provision for compliance with 40 U.S.C. §§ 3702 and 3704, as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 C.F.R. § 5).

Under 40 U.S.C. § 3702 of the Act, each contractor must be required to compute the wages of every mechanic and laborer on the basis of a standard work week of 40 hours. Work in excess of the standard work week is permissible provided that the worker is compensated at a rate of not less than one and a half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in the work week. The requirements of 40 U.S.C. § 3704 are applicable to construction work and provide that no laborer or mechanic must be required to work in surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous. These requirements do not apply to the purchases of supplies or materials or articles ordinarily available on the open market, or contracts for transportation or transmission of intelligence. This provision is hereby incorporated by reference into this Contract. Supplier certifies that during the term of an award for all contracts by Sourcewell resulting from this procurement process, Supplier must comply with applicable requirements as referenced above.

D. RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE UNDER A CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT. If the federal award meets the definition of “funding agreement” under 37 C.F.R. § 401.2(a) and the recipient or subrecipient wishes to enter into a contract with a small business firm or nonprofit organization regarding the substitution of parties, assignment or performance of experimental, developmental, or research work under that “funding agreement,” the recipient or subrecipient must comply with the requirements of 37 C.F.R. § 401, “Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under Government Grants, Contracts and Cooperative Agreements,” and any implementing regulations issued by the awarding agency. Supplier certifies that during the term of an award for all contracts by Sourcewell resulting from this procurement process, Supplier must comply with applicable requirements as referenced above.

E. CLEAN AIR ACT (42 U.S.C. § 7401-7671Q.) AND THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT (33 U.S.C. § 1251-1387). Contracts and subgrants of amounts in excess of $150,000 require the non-federal award to agree to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7401- 7671q) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C. § 1251- 1387). Violations must be reported to the Federal awarding agency and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Supplier certifies that during the term of this Contract will comply with applicable requirements as referenced above.

F. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (EXECUTIVE ORDERS 12549 AND 12689). A contract award (see 2 C.F.R. § 180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the government wide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 C.F.R. §180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 C.F.R. § 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 C.F.R. § 1989 Comp., p. 235), “Debarment and Suspension.” SAM Exclusions contains the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549. Supplier certifies that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation by any federal department or agency.

G. BYRD ANTI-LOBBYING AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED (31 U.S.C. § 1352). Suppliers must file any required certifications. Suppliers must not have used federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any federal contract, grant, or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. § 1352. Suppliers must disclose any lobbying with non-federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any federal award. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the non-federal award. Suppliers must file all certifications and disclosures required by, and otherwise comply with, the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. § 1352).

H. RECORD RETENTION REQUIREMENTS. To the extent applicable, Supplier must comply with the record retention requirements detailed in 2 C.F.R. § 200.333. The Supplier further certifies that it will retain all records as required by 2 C.F.R. § 200.333 for a period of 3 years after grantees or subgrantees submit final expenditure reports or quarterly or annual financial reports, as applicable, and all other pending matters are closed.

I. ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT COMPLIANCE. To the extent applicable, Supplier must comply with the mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.

J. BUY AMERICAN PROVISIONS COMPLIANCE. To the extent applicable, Supplier must comply with all applicable provisions of the Buy American Act. Purchases made in accordance with the Buy American Act must follow the applicable procurement rules calling for free and open competition.

K. ACCESS TO RECORDS (2 C.F.R. § 200.336). Supplier agrees that duly authorized representatives of a federal agency must have access to any books, documents, papers and DocuSign Envelope ID: 0579A0D8-F91E-407B-95BC-59A7D9372F7E

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records of Supplier that are directly pertinent to Supplier’s discharge of its obligations under this Contract for the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions. The right also includes timely and reasonable access to Supplier’s personnel for the purpose of interview and discussion relating to such documents.

L. PROCUREMENT OF RECOVERED MATERIALS (2 C.F.R. § 200.322). A non-federal entity that is a state agency or agency of a political subdivision of a state and its contractors must comply with Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The requirements of Section 6002 include procuring only items designated in guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 40 C.F.R. § 247 that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition, where the purchase price of the item exceeds $10,000 or the value of the quantity acquired during the preceding fiscal year exceeded $10,000; procuring solid waste management services in a manner that maximizes energy and resource recovery; and establishing an affirmative procurement program for procurement of recovered materials identified in the EPA guidelines.

M. FEDERAL SEAL(S), LOGOS, AND FLAGS. The Supplier cannot use the seal(s), logos, crests, or reproductions of flags or likenesses of Federal agency officials without specific pre-approval.

N. NO OBLIGATION BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. The U.S. federal government is not a party to this Contract or any purchase by a Participating Entity and is not subject to any obligations or liabilities to the Participating Entity, Supplier, or any other party pertaining to any matter resulting from the Contract or any purchase by an authorized user.

O. PROGRAM FRAUD AND FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS OR RELATED ACTS. The Contractor acknowledges that 31 U.S.C. 38 (Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements) applies to the Supplier’s actions pertaining to this Contract or any purchase by a Participating Entity.

P. FEDERAL DEBT. The Supplier certifies that it is non-delinquent in its repayment of any federal debt. Examples of relevant debt include delinquent payroll and other taxes, audit disallowance, and benefit overpayments.

Q. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. The Supplier must notify the U.S. Office of General Services, Sourcewell, and Participating Entity as soon as possible if this Contract or any aspect related to the anticipated work under this Contract raises an actual or potential conflict of interest (as described in 2 C.F.R. Part 200). The Supplier must explain the actual or potential conflict in writing in sufficient detail so that the U.S. Office of General Services, Sourcewell, and Participating Entity are able to assess the actual or potential conflict; and provide any additional information as necessary or requested.

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R. U.S. EXECUTIVE ORDER 13224. The Supplier, and its subcontractors, must comply with U.S.

Executive Order 13224 and U.S. Laws that prohibit transactions with and provision of resources and support to individuals and organizations associated with terrorism.

S. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT. To the extent applicable, Supplier certifies that during the term of this Contract it will comply with applicable requirements of 2 C.F.R. § 200.216.

T. DOMESTIC PREFERENCES FOR PROCUREMENTS. To the extent applicable, Supplier certifies that during the term of this Contract will comply with applicable requirements of 2 C.F.R. § 200.322.

22. CANCELLATION
Sourcewell or Supplier may cancel this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon 60 days’ written notice to the other party. However, Sourcewell may cancel this Contract immediately upon discovery of a material defect in any certification made in Supplier’s Proposal. Cancellation of this Contract does not relieve either party of financial, product, or service obligations incurred or accrued prior to cancellation.

Sourcewell L.N. Curtis & Sons
By: __________________________ By: __________________________ Jeremy Schwartz Angela Mackey
Title: Chief Procurement Officer Title: Director of Customer Service Fire/Rescue
Date: ________________________ Date: ________________________ DocuSign Envelope ID: 0579A0D8-F91E-407B-95BC-59A7D9372F7E 4/22/2024 | 1:23 PM CDT 4/22/2024 | 12:49 PM CDT

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RFP 020124 - Firefighting Equipment and Rescue Tools with Related Supplies and Accessories
Vendor Details
Company Name: L.N. Curtis & sons
Does your company conduct
business under any other name? If
yes, please state:

Curtis
Address:
185 Lennon Lane
Suite 110
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Contact: Angela Mackey
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 206-305-4057
HST#:

Submission Details
Created On: Friday January 19, 2024 13:59:16
Submitted On: Thursday February 01, 2024 15:49:43
Submitted By: Angela Mackey
Email: [email protected]
Transaction #: 0ab15004-0642-4ec6-bf4d-518a7fa20c4f
Submitter's IP Address: 73.11.118.189
Bid Number: RFP 020124 Vendor Name: L.N. Curtis & sons
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Specifications
Table 1: Proposer Identity & Authorized Representatives General Instructions (applies to all Tables) Sourcewell prefers a brief but thorough response to each question. Do not merely attach additional documents to your response without also providing a substantive response. Do not leave answers blank; respond “N/A” if the question does not apply to you (preferably with an explanation).

Line
Item Question Response *
1 Proposer Legal Name (one legal entity only):
(In the event of award, will execute the
resulting contract as "Supplier")
L.N. Curtis & sons (Curtis)
*
2 Identify all subsidiary entities of the Proposer
whose equipment, products, or services are
included in the Proposal.

N/A
*
3 Identify all applicable assumed names or DBA
names of the Proposer or Proposer's
subsidiaries in Line 1 or Line 2 above.

Curtis / L.N. Curtis / LNCurtis
*
4 Provide your CAGE code or Unique Entity
Identifier (SAM):
5E720 *
5 Proposer Physical Address: 185 Lennon Lane, Suite 110 Walnut Creek, CA 94598
*
6 Proposer website address (or addresses): https://lncurtis.com/ * 7 Proposer's Authorized Representative (name,
title, address, email address & phone) (The
representative must have authority to sign
the “Proposer’s Assurance of Compliance” on
behalf of the Proposer and, in the event of
award, will be expected to execute the
resulting contract):

Angela Mackey, Director of Customer Service Fire/Rescue 185 Lennon Lane, Suite 110 Walnut Creek, CA 94598
[email protected] | 206-305-4057
*
8 Proposer's primary contact for this proposal
(name, title, address, email address & phone):

Angela Mackey, Director of Customer Service Fire/Rescue 185 Lennon Lane, Suite 110 Walnut Creek, CA 94598
[email protected] | 206-305-4057
*
9 Proposer's other contacts for this proposal, if
any (name, title, address, email address &
phone):

Jeff Curtis, Vice President
185 Lennon Lane, Suite 110 Walnut Creek, CA 94598
[email protected] | 510-268-3325
Table 2: Company Information and Financial Strength
Line
Item Question Response *
10 Provide a brief history of your company,
including your company’s core values,
business philosophy, and industry longevity
related to the requested equipment, products
or services.

Our values have remained as our foundation through 95 years of successfully supporting emergency responders: Quality, Service, Integrity and Caring.

Curtis is a company whose principal product is service; whose principal resource is people; and, whose principal purpose is to be a distinguished leader in the field of supplying firefighting, search & rescue, safety, HAZMAT and emergency products/services. The company and its employees are proud to be associated with America’s emergency responders; our country’s bravest and best.

Since 1929, Curtis has been delivering exceptional customer service and a comprehensive line of firefighting and emergency products and services to local, state, and federal agencies throughout the United States and to various U.S.

Government agencies located worldwide.
*
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11 What are your company’s expectations in the
event of an award?
In the event of an award, Curtis will maintain the highest level of customer service for Sourcewell’s members by delivering exceptional customer service and a comprehensive line of firefighting and emergency products and services to local, state, and federal agencies throughout the United States and to various U.S.

Government agencies locate worldwide.

Curtis will maintain the existing high level of customer service as a premier provider for
equipment to first responders. This will be done by fulfilling customer requirements, accurately, timely and with significant value. Curtis expects to make the ensuing contract very valuable to Sourcewell and to the membership.

Curtis expects to make a fair profit and will maintain the existing high level of customer service we’ve been providing to Sourcewell member agencies under current contract 032620 since 2020.
*
12 Demonstrate your financial strength and
stability with meaningful data. This could
include such items as financial statements,
SEC filings, credit and bond ratings, letters
of credit, and detailed reference letters.

Upload supporting documents (as applicable)
in the document upload section of your
response.

Please refer to the attached document "Curtis Financial Statements 12312023" *
13 What is your US market share for the
solutions that you are proposing?
For our primary market which is the Western 13 states, we have anywhere from a 30% market share to a 60% market share, depending on the segment or product category.
*
14 What is your Canadian market share for the
solutions that you are proposing?
Curtis does not sell into the Canadian market at this time. * * 15 Has your business ever petitioned for
bankruptcy protection? If so, explain in detail.

Curtis has never petitioned or entered into bankruptcy protection. * * 16 How is your organization best described: is
it a manufacturer, a distributor/dealer/reseller,
or a service provider?  Answer whichever
question (either a) or b) just below) best
applies to your organization.
a)    If your company is best described as
a distributor/dealer/reseller (or similar entity),
provide your written authorization to act as a
distributor/dealer/reseller for the manufacturer
of the products proposed in this RFP. If
applicable, is your dealer network
independent or company owned?
b)    If your company is best described as
a manufacturer or service provider, describe
your relationship with your sales and service
force and with your dealer network in
delivering the products and services
proposed in this RFP. Are these individuals
your employees, or the employees of a third
party?
a) Curtis is a distributor/dealer/reseller for all brands and models that are included in this
proposal.

Curtis continues to be a premier provider of firefighting equipment to municipalities and government agencies after 90+ years.

Please note that written authorization from our manufacturers is available on request. *
17 If applicable, provide a detailed explanation
outlining the licenses and certifications that
are both required to be held, and actually
held, by your organization (including third
parties and subcontractors that you use) in
pursuit of the business contemplated by this
RFP.

Curtis holds a license to conduct business in the thirteen Western States, with 12 facilities spread throughout Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, and California.
*
18 Provide all “Suspension or Debarment”
information that has applied to your
organization during the past ten years.

All products included in this Curtis proposal comply to the related and associated national standards and industry segment requirements, including NFPA, USFS/NFES, ANSI, ASTM, and 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910 (OSHA). *
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Table 3: Industry Recognition & Marketplace Success
Line
Item Question Response *
19 Describe any relevant industry awards or
recognition that your company has received
in the past five years
Curtis has received multiple dealer recognition awards from industry manufacturers for high achievement, including from Globe, MSA, Workrite, Hurst, and more. * 20 What percentage of your sales are to the
governmental sector in the past three years
Government/Municipal = 99+% *
21 What percentage of your sales are to the
education sector in the past three years
Education entities comprised less than 1% of total corporate sales. * 22 List any state, provincial, or cooperative
purchasing contracts that you hold. What is
the annual sales volume for each of these
contracts over the past three years?
Curtis has several cooperative purchasing contracts in place at the state, regional, and national levels.  Of note:

NPPGov: Sales on these multiple nation-wide contracts have gross sales, on average, of two-million dollars per reporting quarter.

Houston-Galveston Area Council: Sales on these multiple nation-wide contracts have gross sales, of on average, approximately ten-thousand dollars per reporting quarter.

GSA: Sales on this national/world-wide cooperative, of on average, approximately four-million dollars per year.
*
23 List any GSA contracts or Standing Offers
and Supply Arrangements (SOSA) that you
hold. What is the annual sales volume for
each of these contracts over the past three
years?
Curtis is conducting activities in support of our second twenty-year GSA contract (GSA Contract 47QSWA18D009Y). Sales have averaged in excess of four-million dollars, per year. *
Table 4: References/Testimonials
Line Item 24. Supply reference information from three customers who are eligible to be Sourcewell participating entities.

Entity Name * Contact Name * Phone Number *
Santa Clara Fire Department
California
Nicole Gresham
Management Analyst
408-615-4944 *
Fountain Hills Fire Department
Arizona
Fire Chief Dave Ott 480-837-9820 *
Matsu Borough Fire Department
Alaska
Jake Boothby 907-745-4801 *
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Table 5: Top Five Government or Education Customers
Line Item 25. Provide a list of your top five government, education, or non-profit customers (entity name is optional), including entity type, the state or province the entity is located in, scope of the project(s), size of transaction(s), and dollar volumes from the past three years.

Entity Name Entity Type * State /
Province * Scope of Work * Size of Transactions * Dollar Volume Past ThreeYears * Defense
Logistics
Agency (DLA)
Government Pennsylvania -
PA
Provide a wide array of
firefighting
equipment, tools,
aircraft/crash rescue, hazardous
material response, emergency
medical services, homeland
security, and domestic
preparedness serving a
worldwide DoD customer base.

Range from a few hundred
dollars to a millions of
dollars
Averaging approximately
twenty-million dollars per
years, 2020 - 2023
*
General
Services
Administration
(GSA)
Government Texas - TX Provide a wide array of
firefighting equipment, tools,
technical services, and related
equipment and services for a
worldwide federal agency
customer base.

Range from a few hundred
dollars to a few thousand
dollars
Averaging approximately
four-million dollars per year
*
The County of
Los Angeles
Fire
Department
Government California - CA Provide a wide array of
firefighting equipment, tools
technical services, and related
equipment,
Averages around $50,000+ Average yearly sales
volume totals
approximately $2M+
*
The City of
Los Angeles
Fire
Department
Government California - CA Provide a wide array of
firefighting equipment, tools
technical services, and related
equipment,
Averages around $50,000+ Average yearly sales
volume totals
approximately $2.5M+
*
Clark County
Fire
Department
Government Nevada - NV Provide a wide array of
firefighting equipment, tools
technical services, and related
equipment,
Averages around $95,000+ Average yearly sales
volume totals
approximately $3M+
*
Table 6: Ability to Sell and Deliver Service
Describe your company’s capability to meet the needs of Sourcewell participating entities across the US and Canada, as applicable.

Your response should address in detail at least the following areas: locations of your network of sales and service providers, the number of workers (full-time equivalents) involved in each sector, whether these workers are your direct employees (or employees of a third party), and any overlap between the sales and service functions.

Line
Item Question Response *
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26 Sales force. The Curtis Operation Center is the primary resource available to our customers for receiving technical and product support and customer service. Curtis’ Fire & Emergency Services Operation Centers are located in the following locations:

Curtis Walnut Creek Operations Center - Corporate HQ
Special Program Office (Programs and Contracts Management) 185 Lennon Lane, Suite 110
Walnut Creek, California 94598
Curtis Intermountain Operations Center - Fulfillment Center 1635 Gramercy Road
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Curtis Northwest Operations Center
6507 S. 208th Street
Kent, Washington 98032
Curtis Pacific North Operations Center
6723 Sierra Court, Suite C
Dublin, CA 94568
Curtis Pacific South Operations Center
15523 Carmenita Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Curtis Southwest Operations Center
4647 South 33rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Curtis PPE Care & Maintenance (Main Facility)
517 West Sunset Road
Henderson, NV 89011
Curtis Customer Service will support the Sourcewell Program in several critical areas of sales support who provide face-to-face, in person customer contact for sales and marketing activities; product (technical and sales) information; on-site service activities; and monitoring of customer satisfaction.  The sales force is directly supported by 40+ customer service reps and specialists on a daily basis.

See attached document "Curtis-Sales-Territories-Map
*
27 Dealer network or other distribution
methods.

Other than local, regional, national and international shipping companies, Curtis will deploy no additional distribution channel networks.
*
28 Service force. In addition to providing significant pre-sales support and services, Curtis deploys teams to provide significant post-sales support to our customer community:
• Warehousing & Inventory—logistics management and inventory control specialists who ensure the right parts go to the right customer.
• Marketing Specialists—provides educational information and familiarization on a wide array of Heavy Rescue Tools, Extrication and Stabilization industry topics; product families and industry-specific standards, specifications and requirements.

Such as: HazMat, ladders, wildland, suppression, rope rescue, confined space, water rescue, personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, respirators, thermal imaging, hydraulics and water flow, and gas detection. product families and industry-specific standards, specifications and requirements.

Areas of expertise include F&ES training, breathing air compressors, personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, respirators, rescue tools and equipment, thermal imaging, hydraulics and water flow, and gas detection. • Factory-certified Product Technicians—provides in-house and mobile repair and maintenance services; warranty repairs, and annual, or as requested preventative maintenance.
• Personal Protective Equipment and Ensemble Care & Maintenance—A six-facility operation, provides inspection, cleaning, and repair services of personal protective equipment to all National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. • Manufacturer Field and Product Technician Teams-Curtis has access to supplier specialists and technical teams for customer support and education. • CurtisCARE—Curtis provides our customers with education and on-boarding support, inspection, repair and maintenance services for Heavy Rescue Tools, Extrication and Stabilization equipment, and other related products. *
Bid Number: RFP 020124 Vendor Name: L.N. Curtis & sons
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29 Describe the ordering process. If orders
will be handled by distributors, dealers or
others, explain the respective roles of the
Proposer and others.

Curtis Procedures for Processing Orders
Curtis has developed straight forward procedures for order processing. Our order handling procedures are consistently applied to process routine, urgent, and emergency orders, product returns, and discrepant orders. Order processing is fully integrated into our automated distribution software platform (Oracle-NetSuite). This electronic system provides our sales, marketing, purchasing, accounting, and management with real time order status, while tracking inventory and shipping status.

ORDERS
Delivery order is considered issued upon receipt of order by mail, telephone, or facsimile, email, or on-line.

ORDER PROCESSING
After an order is received, Curtis uses a simple and consistent series of procedures for processing customer orders. The sourcing determination, made by the Customer Service Manager during the customer purchase order review process, is the primary factor made to determine the specific path to be taken by our staff while processing each individual order (e.g., ship from a Curtis warehouse; ship direct from the manufacturer; consolidate at a Curtis warehouse [bills-of-material orders]).

ORDER SCHEDULING & DELIVERY
Order scheduling at Curtis is based upon one of two customer requirements. Curtis’ typical commercial customer requests product delivery per product availability as specified by the supplier. Or the customer specifies a required delivery date. Curtis accommodates both scheduling requirements efficiently and effectively using our distribution software and consistent status reviews of all active orders.

ORDER CONFIRMATION
Customer orders are confirmed by Curtis after the Customer Service Manager has reviewed the customer purchase order (customer information, product and quantity requirements, pricing and availability, and the existence of any special requirements from the customer) and entered the order into our enterprise resource planning platform (Oracle-NetSuite).

NOT-IN-STOCK CONDITIONS
Curtis processes not-in-stock product orders by determining lead times necessary to complete the order, contacting the ordering activity, and advising current lead time of product. At customer preference, Curtis offers alternative in-stock substitute products of equal or higher quality and at equal value for customer consideration.

PARTIAL DELIVERY / BACK ORDER PROCEDURES
Curtis strives to ship the entire order complete and on time. However, if Curtis is in a low stock position on a particular product and the customer will accept a substitute item and accept a partial delivery, the order will be processed during Curtis’ preorder set-up to ensure that all items possible will be shipped either direct from our supplier or from one of the Curtis warehouses to provide the level of service our customer requests.

Back-orders are tracked via the Company’s ERP system and reports generated showing “non-fills” until the order is shipped complete.

Partial deliveries and back-orders status are provided to the customer on a regular basis until the order is filled.

ORDER BILLING
Curtis will submit invoices only after receiving assurances that our customer’s requirements have been met. Once the order has been shipped complete and all required activities specified within the order
have been accomplished, Curtis will submit invoices as required by the order.

PAYMENT FOR GOODS RECEIVED
Curtis extends payment terms of net thirty (30) days from date of invoice. *
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30 Describe in detail the process and
procedure of your customer service
program, if applicable.  Include your
response-time capabilities and
commitments, as well as any incentives
that help your providers meet your stated
service goals or promises.

Although customer and technical support is available between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm, local time, Monday through Friday at each of our Customer Service Operation Centers, Curtis understands that “normal office hours” has lost all real meaning in the global marketplace.

Serving a world-wide customer community spanning all time zones, Curtis’ customers contact a company representative in any of several ways, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and three-hundred, sixty-five days a year (24/7/365) to discuss order placement, order tracking, problem resolution, and the myriad of other topics that will arise throughout the term of a business relationship.

Curtis’ customers contact company customer sales, service, and technical representatives via telephone, cell phone, email, or facsimile using the contact information listed on our web-site and also included in this section.

It is a standard operating procedure that all outside sales representatives and management provide office, cell phone numbers, and email addresses to the company’s customers. This enables Curtis’ customers to contact the company’s sales force directly for sales and service requests 24/7/365.

Additionally, using toll-free numbers during “outside-of-normal” business hours or on national holidays, CURTIS representatives are contacted directly or via message service 24/7/365 in order to immediately respond to emergency or non-emergency situations. CURTIS’ representatives will respond to all customer inquiries within 4 hours between the hours of 7am-5pm (local) Monday through Friday or within 24 hours during non-duty hours or national holidays.
*
31 Describe your ability and willingness to
provide your products and services to
Sourcewell participating entities in the
United States.

Curtis has successfully provided products and services to Sourcewell member agencies under current contracts 032620 & 040220 since 2020.  With the sales force detailed in #26 and the service force detailed in #28, Curtis is willing and able to support all Sourcewell users, while maintaining the contract requirements. *
32 Describe your ability and willingness to
provide your products and services to
Sourcewell participating entities in Canada.

Curtis does not sell into the Canadian market at this time. *
33 Identify any geographic areas of the United
States or Canada that you will NOT be
fully serving through the proposed contract.

All products included in this Curtis proposal are available to the membership located in the thirteen Western States of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California, Alaska, Hawaii, and other states as may be acceptable to our manufacturing partners, without limitations.

Curtis will, with manufacturer approval on a case-by-case basis, provide products to members, nation-wide.
*
34 Identify any Sourcewell participating entity
sectors (i.e., government, education, not-forprofit) that you will NOT be fully serving through the proposed contract. Explain in
detail. For example, does your company
have only a regional presence, or do other
cooperative purchasing contracts limit your
ability to promote another contract?
As previously discussed in #33, all products included in Curtis’ proposal are available to the membership located in the thirteen Western States of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California, Alaska, Hawaii, and other states as may be acceptable to our manufacturing partners, without limitations.

Curtis will, with manufacturer approval on a case-by-case basis, provide products to members, nation-wide.
*
35 Define any specific contract requirements
or restrictions that would apply to our
participating entities in Hawaii and Alaska
and in US Territories.

Shipments to customers located in the continental 48 states, as well as Alaska and Hawaii: FOB: Origin, freight added, or as otherwise required by the customer.

List Price less the Brand Discount plus an (estimated) Freight Charge. The customer invoice will include actual freight charges as a separate line item.

Note: For those customers who require a delivered price when the quote is prepared, Curtis will follow the same procedure by utilizing available freight calculators to determine quoted freight costs.

Curtis will, with manufacturer approval on a case-by-case basis, provide products to members, nation-wide.
*
Table 7: Marketing Plan
Line
Item Question Response *
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36 Describe your marketing strategy for
promoting this contract opportunity.

Upload representative samples of your
marketing materials (if applicable) in
the document upload section of your
response.

Curtis’ sales teams will target the areas with the greatest population densities because population densities typically correlate directly with the number of serving firefighters.

However, our outside sales and customer service representative teams will also target ALL potential agency participants within the western 13 states as agency near-term procurement plans are identified. Specifically, immediately after the contract award, our marketing department will announce the award on our website and other on-line public forums in which we participate with our customers. Additionally, Curtis’ marketing department will prepare marketing collateral for distribution by our sales teams and through e-blast notifications to targeted customers (customers with near-term, open requirements).

This collateral will explain the cooperative purchasing opportunity that is available to our customers through the new contract, and how, using this new contract the public agency may purchase a wide variety of products and services while saving time, manpower, and money. We also offer a commitment to support Sourcewell in marketing campaigns and industry conferences to advertise the cooperative purchasing opportunities made available to the membership and to potential new members via the new contract.

Please refer to attached "Curtis Brochure".
*
37 Describe your use of technology and
digital data (e.g., social media,
metadata usage) to enhance
marketing effectiveness.

Curtis recognizes the importance of utilizing technology and digital data to drive marketing effectiveness. Multiple, robust cross-digital marketing programs are already in place and being developed on a regular basis to support Curtis’s sales initiatives, brand awareness, and product promotion.

Metadata is reviewed to determine potential changes and alternate means to increase the reach and effectiveness of the marketing message in alignment with the program goals.

A showcase of Curtis cross-digital program abilities include:
• LNCurtis.com Homepage – Main Product Merchandising Space • LNCurtis.com Homepage – Call to Action Banner for Lead Generation • LNCurtis.com – Call to Action Pop-up Modal for Lead Generation • Social Media Posts and Ads
• Email Marketing
• Industry Website Ads
• Search Engine Ads
• Search Engine Optimization includes, among other parameters o Keyword Campaigns
o Metadata
o Rich Content
o Backlinking
Curtis has a substantial marketing and merchandising team that focuses on maintaining and improving the Curtis online footprint.
*
38 In your view, what is Sourcewell’s role
in promoting contracts arising out of
this RFP? How will you integrate a
Sourcewell-awarded contract into your
sales process?
As previously discussed, marketing collateral will be provided to the Curtis Sales Teams during a contract kick-off (K/O) meeting. New contract Kick-Off meetings [virtual or physical presence] are standard operating procedures.

Sourcewell Personnel are encouraged to attend these K/O meetings whenever possible to establish relationships with Curtis’s personnel and to make sure all necessary information is exchanged.

Subjects covered during Curtis’ K/O meetings include program / contract introduction and overview; brands, prices and discounts offered; rules of engagement (contract terms and conditions) ; procedures for quotes, order entry and post-sales support; and any other program-specific information that will help the sales force gain understanding of and motivation to exploit the opportunities afforded by the new contract.

In our view, Sourcewell can play as large or as small a part as the COOP may desire.

Curtis is well versed in conducting successful sales and marketing campaigns and fully expects to “hit the ground" prepared, running, and successful. *
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39 Are your products or services
available through an e-procurement
ordering process? If so, describe your
e-procurement system and how
governmental and educational
customers have used it.

Curtis website offers customers a secure, fast and easy to use online experience featuring a robust product catalog, advantaged search features and product details and specifications to make informed shopping decisions.

Curtis also offers Agency online accounts for departments, businesses and special agreements which offer enhanced features of these custom web portals to include:

Tax Exempt ordering with appropriate qualifications and approvals Net 30 Terms with credit approval from LN Curtis & sons Customer Specific Pricing
Customer Specific product catalog (exclusive to individual or group of customers) Online Quoting
Quartermaster Ordering – Ability to have order approval processes User based access – Ability to control who can order, see invoices or create shopping lists
Quick Re-Order at the order and product level
Custom designed shopping lists to make shopping easier by department or team For more details: https://lncurtis.com/agency-accounts/ Curtis+ Program allows customers to maintain a single source allotment or allowance program with Curtis. Manage, track and control allowance-based purchases.  For more details: https://lncurtis.com/curtis-plus/
*
Table 8: Value-Added Attributes
Line
Item Question Response *
40 Describe any product, equipment,
maintenance, or operator training
programs that you offer to
Sourcewell participating entities.

Include details, such as whether
training is standard or optional,
who provides training, and any
costs that apply.

It’s not JUST about products!
Curtis will provide product familiarization whenever appropriate and can coordinate training from factory certified personnel where appropriate.  Curtis has a robust technical service team to support Breathing Air Compressors, SCBA, & Hurst extrication tools.  Curtis also operates 6 PPE Care facilities to help customers clean, repair and maintain their turnout and wildland gear.

Curtis' CurtisCARE Program offers members significant opportunities to receive presales and post-delivery education and other related product support. Curtis' post-delivery services are usually provided as a part of a purchase order coupled with a statement of work (SOW) that Curtis receives from the customer. Curtis often works with the customer to define and develop an appropriate SOW. Often, Curtis provides customer education in equipment use; inspection, repair, maintenance; and safety during deployment at no cost to the member.

A sampling of available value-added education, available through our CurtisCARE program, includes:
• Complete Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) product education, maintenance, repair, and cleaning services
• Complete Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) product education, fit-testing, and maintenance services.
• Complete gas detection product education, and maintenance services • Complete rescue tool product education, and maintenance services • Complete breathing air compressor product education, and maintenance services • Complete Firefighting towers and buildings, and Firefighting training-prop product education, and maintenance service
CurtisCARE is provided by Curtis’ product and service specialists, including service technicians, PPE education specialists, rescue tool education specialists, and several product demonstration vehicles that routinely visit customer sites.

An integral part of Curtis’ product education involves our outside sales representatives.

These professionals provide product education, seminars, and hands-on demonstrations.

Additionally, Curtis’ suppliers are a valuable and valued asset for product and service education programs.
*
41 Describe any technological
advances that your proposed
products or services offer.

Curtis provides the ability through our state of the art website for agencies to create accounts and receive their co-op pricing online.  Allowing the customer to buy on the Sourcewell contract through the medium that works best for them. *
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42 Describe any “green” initiatives
that relate to your company or to
your products or services, and
include a list of the certifying
agency for each.

Curtis understands the importance of continually improving its sustainability and - proactively over the last 10 years - worked to transition what were paper heavy process into paperless process.  Our fulfillment center works to consolidate shipments whenever possible to reduce our burden on the transportation and oil dependence while each of our locations participates in their local recycling programs. Whenever possible and reasonable, we have updated facilities to more energy efficient lighting, water heaters and HVAC equipment.

Most recently, Curtis has begun experimenting with Electric Vehicles to see how we can move forward with properly servicing our customers, but also improving our sustainability. *
43 Identify any third-party issued ecolabels, ratings or certifications that your company has received for
the equipment or products
included in your Proposal related
to energy efficiency or
conservation, life-cycle design
(cradle-to-cradle), or other
green/sustainability factors.

We look to work closely with manufacturers that have sustainability programs and initiatives. *
44 Describe any Women or Minority
Business Entity (WMBE), Small
Business Entity (SBE), or veteran
owned business certifications that
your company or hub partners
have obtained. Upload
documentation of certification (as
applicable) in the document
upload section of your response.

As a very competitive small business that successfully competes against larger companies, Curtis is intimately aware that small businesses can often provide faster, more efficient and satisfactory customer-focused support than what is typical of large organizations. Therefore, it is Curtis policy to develop and utilize to the greatest extent possible, suppliers of quality product and services provided by historically underutilized businesses.

Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, ServiceDisabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, Minority-Owned Small Business, and HUBZone Businesses account for an increasing segment of Curtis suppliers. Curtis’ goal is to develop and more fully utilize these businesses as suppliers and business partners.

Curtis views the programs such as the up-coming Sourcewell Firefighting PPE Program as a platform with which to provide new opportunities to underutilized businesses.

However, given the critical life-support functions performed by a majority of the manufacturers in Curtis’ proposed product catalog, the ability to source THE BEST and MOST RELIABLE products must take precedence over any concerns about business entitytype. *
Bid Number: RFP 020124 Vendor Name: L.N. Curtis & sons
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45 What unique attributes does your
company, your products, or your
services offer to Sourcewell
participating entities? What makes
your proposed solutions unique in
your industry as it applies to
Sourcewell participating entities?
Curtis is focused on being a long term partner with customers.  We look to provide value and solutions to members through our full service offering:  Support with the initial discovery, and review of products.  Procurement of selected items.  Maintenance and repair to support the product for its lifespan.

Curtis has conducted over ninety years of successful business focusing on supporting the fire, rescue, & emergency response industries. Curtis provides our customers with exceptional products, customer service, and product support covering an extremely broadbased product catalog.

Curtis’ Customer Service Operations are located in Kent, WA, Salt Lake City, UT, Walnut Creek, CA, Santa Fe Springs (Los Angeles), CA, and Phoenix, AZ. A consolidated state-ofthe-art warehousing facility, providing Curtis customers with a complete suite of Integrated Logistics Services, is located in Salt Lake City, UT.

Curtis is fully qualified to provide superior service to Sourcewell members. In addition to our many large contracts with city and state agencies, Curtis continues to perform on three programs that have honed our capabilities to manage and serve major accounts with a complex array of product & service offerings.

Curtis has a contract with the General Services Administration (GSA contract 47QSWA18D009Y). Curtis services over a thousand customers a year who purchase from our GSA product catalog.

Additionally, Curtis is a contractor to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support under the provisions of a prime contract supporting the United States Defense Department’s Fire and Emergency Services Tailored Logistics Support Program and the United States Fire Service (DLA contracts SPE8EH-19-D-0015) supporting agencies of the United States Federal Government located world-wide.

A great source of corporate pride and import, Curtis achieved great success while supporting the members of other COOPS. Since the launch of these COOP-type contracts, the Company has experienced a significant increase in customer acceptance of this “piggyback” contract mechanism and a related year-to-year growth in sales.

Curtis’ Corporate Mission (why we do what we do):
“L.N. Curtis & sons provides critical products and services that enable our nation’s first responders to accomplish their missions so that they are able to return safely home.” Curtis’ proposal to Sourcewell has been prepared to ensure full compliance with solicitation requirements. We have assembled a team from our stable of excellent manufacturers to form a robust compilation of products required to support firefighting and rescue operations.

The purpose of our proposal is to provide an array of the most common products used by today’s Fire Service.

Curtis’ offer includes one or more brands for each of the following product categories:
* Firefighting water flow equipment;
* Fire pumps, skid units, and compressed air foam systems (CAFS); * Firefighting suppression;
* Firefighting attack, ventilation, and rescue tools;
* Thermal imaging and similar situational awareness equipment; * Extrication tools and equipment;
* Technical, vertical, trench, and confined space rescue equipment; * Portable ladders;
* Hazardous materials (HazMat) response equipment;
* Wildland firefighting equipment and upfits for vehicles, ATV/UTVs; and, * Related tools and accessories complementary to the offering of 1.a.i – x. *
Table 9: Warranty
Describe in detail your manufacturer warranty program, including conditions and requirements to qualify, claims procedure, and overall structure. You may upload representative samples of your warranty materials (if applicable) in the document upload section of your response in addition to responding to the questions below.

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Item Question Response *
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46 Do your warranties cover all products, parts, and
labor?
Curtis provides the manufacturers’ warranties for all proposed supplies.

Additionally, Curtis will offer any extended warranties if available, at additional costs.

The warranties provided under Curtis’ proposed program will be the same as offered to the public and will include products, parts and labor (standard commercial practice).

Please refer to attachment, "Curtis Terms & Conditions" *
47 Do your warranties impose usage restrictions or
other limitations that adversely affect coverage?
No *
48 Do your warranties cover the expense of
technicians’ travel time and mileage to perform
warranty repairs?
Yes, where stated as part of the Manufacturer’s standard warranty. *
49 Are there any geographic regions of the United
States or Canada (as applicable) for which you
cannot provide a certified technician to perform
warranty repairs?  How will Sourcewell
participating entities in these regions be provided
service for warranty repair?
All products and product support to perform warranty servicing included in this Curtis proposal are available to membership located in the thirteen Western States of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California, Alaska, and Hawaii without limitations.

When warranty support is required outside the 13 western states, Curtis will coordinate warranty servicing and support directly with the manufacturer to ensure warranty commitments are quickly met.
*
50 Will you cover warranty service for items made by
other manufacturers that are part of your proposal,
or are these warranties issues typically passed on
to the original equipment manufacturer?
We take responsibility for what we sell. Curtis offers warranty service for all brands and models that we sell and that are included in this proposal. * Bid Number: RFP 020124 Vendor Name: L.N. Curtis & sons
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51 What are your proposed exchange and return
programs and policies?
Curtis strives to maintain the highest level of customer service. In accordance Curtis will re-fund or exchange your purchase within the following guidelines:

Product must be returned in new, unused condition within 30 days of receipt.

Any product you desire to return after that date is subject to review by Curtis and may be non-returnable.

Product that has been used, damaged, or not purchased through LNCurtis.com or CurtisBlueLine.com or from a Curtis location will not be refunded.

Product that has been altered by engraving, stamping, marking, stenciling, etc., is not eligible for return. Clearance or Used product is also nonreturnable. Custom, special-order products and/or non-stock product may be returned only if acceptable to our vendor. A re-stocking and handling fee, as determined by our vendor and transportation costs to return to our vendor will be charged.

Return your product(s) by following these steps:

1. Contact Customer Service at 877.488.0469 or
[email protected] to request a return or exchange.

2. A Return Authorization (RA) will be issued to you and is required to be included with the return of any product.

3. Return your product by bringing it into or shipping to the Curtis location specified in the RA.

4. When shipping to a Curtis location, carefully pack the product to avoid damage during shipment. Product that arrives in damaged condition is not eligible for return credit and will be shipped back to you.

5. Return the product prepaid to the address specified on the RA. Make sure you include a copy of the RA with the product being returned. We recommend that you keep a copy of the RA and the receipt for the return shipment from the shipping service you use. Curtis does not take title to returned product until received by Curtis at our return location in undamaged condition. We will only consider a refund for products that arrive at our facility in undamaged new and unused condition.

Curtis reserves the right to reject all product returns. All returns are subject to re-view upon our receipt of the product and inspection. Product received in conditions other than originally shipped may be rejected and shipped back to you.

You may request an exchange, a credit on your account or a refund if the product has already been paid for and funds received by us. All refunds are issued using the original payment method and may take up to ten (10) business days for the refund process to complete.
*
52 Describe any service contract options for the
items included in your proposal.

Curtis offers service and repair based upon manufacturers’ recommendations and customer requirements. Pricing is typically based upon the specific requirements for each service or repair action.
*
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Table 10: Payment Terms and Financing Options
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Item Question Response *
53 Describe your payment terms and accepted payment
methods.

Curtis offers Net 30 terms for municipal and government agencies and accepts MasterCard, Visa and American Express for all end users.  Non-agency customers can apply for terms and varying credit limit based on financial credit application. Payment terms are net 30 days from invoice date with no discounts or retention of any kind or sort allowed. Interest will accrue on invoices unpaid after the net due date at the annual rate of 12% or the maximum legal contract interest rate, whichever is less.
*
54 Describe any leasing or financing options available for use by educational or governmental entities.

Agencies can request a lease-to-own option with flexible terms and payment schedule.
*
55 Describe any standard transaction documents that you propose to use in connection with an awarded contract
(order forms, terms and conditions, service level
agreements, etc.). Upload a sample of each (as
applicable) in the document upload section of your
response.

After an order is received, Curtis uses a simple and consistent series of procedures for processing customer orders. The sourcing determination, made by the Customer Service Manager during the customer purchase order review process, is the primary factor made to determine the specific path to be taken by our staff while processing each individual order (e.g., ship from a Curtis warehouse; ship direct from the manufacturer; consolidate at a Curtis warehouse [bills-of-material orders]).

See attached "Sourcewell RFP 020124 Sample"
*
56 Do you accept the P-card procurement and payment
process? If so, is there any additional cost to Sourcewell participating entities for using this process?
Curtis accepts P-Card payments with no processing fees. *
Table 11: Pricing and Delivery
Provide detailed pricing information in the questions that follow below. Keep in mind that reasonable price and product adjustments can be made during the term of an awarded Contract as described in the RFP, the template Contract, and the Sourcewell Price and Product Change Request Form.

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Item Question Response *
57 Describe your pricing model (e.g., line-item discounts or product-category discounts). Provide detailed pricing data (including standard or list pricing and the Sourcewell
discounted price) on all of the items that you want
Sourcewell to consider as part of your RFP response. If applicable, provide a SKU for each item in your proposal.

Upload your pricing materials (if applicable) in the
document upload section of your response.

The Pricing Offered in this Proposal is detailed in the attachment, “SWE 020124 RFP Curtis Price Offering.”
Curtis’ proposed pricing model is based upon a set discount off list price, by brand or in certain cases when a brand offers several models or categories, by model or category. The pricing model is applicable to the brand’s entire published catalog.
*
58 Quantify the pricing discount represented by the pricing proposal in this response. For example, if the pricing in your response represents a percentage discount from
MSRP or list, state the percentage or percentage range.

Curtis’ proposed program is based upon offering, by brand, a fixed percentage (%) discount off the manufacturers’ Suggested (List) Price.
*
59 Describe any quantity or volume discounts or rebate
programs that you offer.

Curtis will offer customers deeper discounts than proposed, depending on volume, product specifications, and market conditions. *
60 Propose a method of facilitating “sourced” products or related services, which may be referred to as “open
market” items or “nonstandard options”. For example, you may supply such items “at cost” or “at cost plus a
percentage,” or you may supply a quote for each such
request.

When a customer requests a quote containing both on-contract and open market products or services, Curtis will offer the customer the following:

On-Contract Products & Services: Price will be the list price less as contracted discount for the brand/model, plus freight.

Open Market Products & Services: Curtis will supply the customer with a quote consistent with the price offered our Most Favored Customer, plus freight.
*
61 Identify any element of the total cost of acquisition that is NOT included in the pricing submitted with your response.

This includes all additional charges associated with a
purchase that are not directly identified as freight or shipping charges. For example, list costs for items like predelivery inspection, installation, set up, mandatory training, or initial inspection. Identify any parties that impose such costs and their relationship to the Proposer.

Curtis adds no additional costs to member prices, unless the customer requests open market products or services that relate to the on-contract item but that are not on contract.
*
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62 If freight, delivery, or shipping is an additional cost to the Sourcewell participating entity, describe in detail the complete freight, shipping, and delivery program.

All Sourcewell orders are quoted as Shipping Point, unless otherwise noted.  Curtis may, in its sole discretion, select the shipping method, the carrier and the applicable freight charges (unless otherwise agreed in writing).  Curtis maintains strong freight and parcel carrier relationships with competitive pricing which is good for customers.

We can quote customers shipping in different ways so they have options to choose from.
*
63 Specifically describe freight, shipping, and delivery terms or programs available for Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, or any
offshore delivery.

All Sourcewell orders are quoted as Shipping Point, unless otherwise noted.  Curtis may, in its sole discretion, select the shipping method, the carrier and the applicable freight charges (unless otherwise agreed in writing).  Curtis maintains strong freight and parcel carrier relationships with competitive pricing which is good for customers.

We can quote customers shipping in different ways so they have options to choose from.
*
64 Describe any unique distribution and/or delivery methods or options offered in your proposal.

Curtis offers our customers an integrated approach to logistics supply support that encompasses all management actions, procedures, and techniques used to determine requirements to:
• Acquire support items and spare parts
• Catalog the items
• Receive the items
• Store and warehouse the items
• Transfer the items to where they are needed
• Issue the items
• Dispose of secondary items
• Provide for initial support of the system
• Acquire, distribute, and replenish inventory
• And, provide value-added resources by combining
Commodity Management with our Logistics and Kitting services for complete “end-to-end” customer support.

Logistics Solutions
Curtis offers complete transportation and logistics management services. By contracting and managing a network of national, regional, and local carriers we can offer a complete package of freight handling services – the integrated logistics solution you require to increase efficiency and lower costs. Additional transportation services we can provide include:
• Expedited
• Port and Rail Drayage
• Intermodal
• International (Ocean Freight/Air Freight)
• Less-than-truckload
• Specialized Equipment – temperature controlled, HAZMAT, etc. • Freight Forwarding
Kitting Solutions
When end users are required to combine multiple products into new product kits, our kitting services can help. We have experience breaking down bulk materials and products, unitizing and creating multi-packs, even custom-made kits with bar-code or RFID labeling.

Our product kitting and assembly services allow customers to:
• Reduce inventory
• Respond quickly and economically to changing demand for custom packs
• Fulfill individual custom orders
• Fulfillment capabilities help you manage inventory throughout the kitting cycle, from individual components to creation of new SKUs. • Our team maps efficient kitting processes and builds in quality checks to ensure the accuracy of final kits.
• Our labor solutions help you economically manage activity spikes and meet last-minute requests.
*
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Table 12: Pricing Offered
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Item The Pricing Offered in this Proposal is: * Comments 65 b. the same as the Proposer typically offers to GPOs, cooperative procurement organizations, or state purchasing departments.

See attached “SWE 020124
RFP Curtis Price Offering.”
Table 13: Audit and Administrative Fee
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Item Question Response *
66 Specifically describe any self-audit process or program that you plan to employ to verify compliance with your proposed Contract with Sourcewell. This process includes ensuring that Sourcewell participating entities obtain the proper pricing, that the Vendor reports all sales under the Contract each quarter, and that the Vendor remits the proper administrative fee to Sourcewell. Provide sufficient detail to support your ability to report quarterly sales to Sourcewell as described in the Contract template.

Customer Service Managers within the Curtis organization review daily sales orders to ensure proper contract pricing is provided to end users.  Curtis administration will provide a contract sales activity report to the Sourcewell representative assigned to this contract no later than 45 days after the end of each calendar quarter. The report will contain all of the fields described in the contract template.
*
67 If you are awarded a contract, provide a few examples of internal metrics that will be tracked to measure whether you are having success with the contract.

Per our standard operating procedures, Curtis tracks Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to make sure our business is tracking per plan.

KPI-related data is extracted from our Enterprise Resource Planning platform, Oracle-NetSuite. Oracle-NetSuite, a cloud ERP solution that automates front and back-office processes enable the Company to track all critical business functions including financial management, revenue management, fixed assets, order entry/management/tracking, billing, and inventory management. Oracle-NetSuite enables Curtis management to generate real-time performance and status reports (e.g., sales (orders and frequency) fill rates vendor performance returns due to improper shipments and defective items and back-orders).

Using Oracle-NetSuite, Curtis tracks performance of all orders, awards, contracts, and programs, including, should Curtis be honored with a contract, the Company's
performance in support of Sourcewell.

Curtis has seen a regular increase in annual sales
throughout the duration of the current Sourcewell
PPE & FFE contracts.
*
68 Identify a proposed administrative fee that you will pay to Sourcewell for facilitating, managing, and promoting the Sourcewell Contract in the event that you are awarded a Contract.  This fee is typically calculated as a percentage of Vendor’s sales under the Contract or as a per-unit fee; it is not a line-item addition to the Member’s cost of goods. (See the RFP and template Contract for additional details.)
Curtis proposes to pay Sourcewell a 1% administrative fee of total net revenues (gross sales, less product returns), on a quarterly basis.
*
Bid Number: RFP 020124 Vendor Name: L.N. Curtis & sons
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Table 14A: Depth and Breadth of Offered Equipment Products and Services Line
Item Question Response *
69 Provide a detailed description of the
equipment, products, and services that you
are offering in your proposal.

As the largest stocking distributor of firefighting equipment in the West and one of the largest distributors of firefighting equipment and services in America, Curtis is offering the premium brand of products in the defined categories along with on-site product support and customer service.

In addition to products being offered at best pricing, Curtis offers the membership a full suite of Integrated Logistics Support and Services and full-time product specialists who are trained and certified by manufacturers to provide deployment support and, product familiarization in use, care, maintenance and repair, and safety. *
70 Within this RFP category there may be
subcategories of solutions. List subcategory
titles that best describe your products and
services.

Curtis' proposal includes products representing the following categories and subcategories:
* Firefighting water flow equipment;
* Fire pumps, skid units, and compressed air foam systems (CAFS); * Firefighting suppression;
* Firefighting attack, ventilation, and rescue tools;
* Thermal imaging and similar situational awareness equipment; * Extrication tools and equipment;
* Technical, vertical, trench, and confined space rescue equipment; * Portable ladders;
* Hazardous materials (HazMat) response equipment;
* Wildland firefighting equipment and upfits for vehicles, ATV/UTVs; and, * Related tools and accessories complementary to the offering of 1.a.i – x. *
Bid Number: RFP 020124 Vendor Name: L.N. Curtis & sons
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Table 14B: Depth and Breadth of Offered Equipment Products and Services Indicate below if the listed types or classes of equipment, products, and services are offered within your proposal. Provide additional comments in the text box provided, as necessary.

Line Item Category or Type Offered * Comments
71 Equipment, tools, supplies, and accessories used
for all types of fire and rescue service, including
structural firefighting, wildland firefighting, vehicle extrication, technical rescue, vehicle and aircraft
rescue, HazMat, and EMS
Yes
No
Such as:

Water Flow, Heavy Rescue, Pumps,
Suppression, Wildland, etc *
72 Firefighting water flow equipment Yes
No
Such as:

Hose, Nozzles, Monitors, Foam,
Hydrant Accessories, Pumps, Tanks,
etc
*
73 Fire pumps, skid units, and compressed air foam
systems (CAFS)
Yes
No
Such as:

Dewatering Pumps, Fire Pump
Testing, Portable Pumps, Skid Units,
etc
*
74 Firefighting suppression Yes
No
Such as:

Foam Agents, Foam Attachments,
Extinguishers, etc
75 Firefighting attack, ventilation, and rescue tools Yes No
Such as:

Rescue Tools, Hand Tools, Ventilation
Fans, Saws, Cutters, etc
76 Thermal imaging and similar situational awareness
equipment
Yes
No
Such as:

Thermal Imaging Cameras &
Accessories, etc
77 Extrication tools and equipment Yes
No
Such as:

Extrication Tools, Confined Space
Rescue Equipment, Building Collapse
& Shoring, etc
78 Technical, vertical, trench, and confined space
rescue equipment
Yes
No
Such as:

Rescue Rope, Rapid Intervention
Team Rescue, Urban Search &
Rescue, Confined Space Rescue
Equipment, Building Collapse &
Shoring, etc
79 Portable ladders Yes
No
Such as:

Aluminum, Fiberglass, Folding,
Ladder Accessories, etc
80 Hazardous materials (HazMat) response equipment Yes
No
Such as:

Boots, Decon, Suits, Test Kits, Gas
Detection, etc
81 Wildland firefighting equipment and upfits for
vehicles, ATV/UTVs
Yes
No
Such as:

Fire Shelters, Nozzles, Hand Tools,
Ignition Devices, Instruments, Bags &
Packs, Skid Units, etc
82 Related tools and accessories complementary to
the offering of 1.a.i – x
Yes
No
Such as:

Firefighter Props, Hydration & Rehab
Equipment, Area Lights, etc
*
83 Complementary services related to the equipment
offered in 1. a. i – x. above, including training,
testing, certifications, maintenance or repair,
installation and warranty programs
Yes
No
Such as:

Disaster Preparedness, Firefighting
Education, etc
*
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Table 15: Exceptions to Terms, Conditions, or Specifications Form Line Item 84. NOTICE: To identify any exception, or to request any modification, to Sourcewell standard Contract terms, conditions, or specifications, a Proposer must submit the proposed exception(s) or requested modification(s) via redline in the Contract Template provided in the “Bid Documents” section. Proposer must upload the redline in the “Requested Exceptions” upload field. All exceptions and/or proposed modifications are subject to review and approval by Sourcewell and will not automatically be included in the Contract.

Do you have exceptions or modifications to propose? Acknowledgement * Yes
No
Documents
Ensure your submission document(s) conforms to the following:

1. Documents in PDF format are preferred. Documents in Word, Excel, or compatible formats may also be provided.

2. Documents should NOT have a security password, as Sourcewell may not be able to open the file. It is your sole responsibility to ensure that the uploaded document(s) are not either defective, corrupted or blank and that the documents can be opened and viewed by Sourcewell.

3. Sourcewell may reject any response where any document(s) cannot be opened and viewed by Sourcewell.

4. If you need to upload more than one (1) document for a single item, you should combine the documents into one zipped file. If the zipped file contains more than one (1) document, ensure each document is named, in relation to the submission format item responding to. For example, if responding to the Marketing Plan category save the document as “Marketing Plan.” Pricing - SWE 020124 RFP Curtis Price Offering.xlsx - Thursday February 01, 2024 15:00:34 Financial Strength and Stability - Curtis Financial Statements 12312023.pdf - Wednesday January 31, 2024 21:44:59 Marketing Plan/Samples - Curtis Brochure.pdf - Wednesday January 31, 2024 22:16:11 WMBE/MBE/SBE or Related Certificates (optional)
Warranty Information - Curtis Terms & Conditions.pdf - Wednesday January 31, 2024 22:26:31 Standard Transaction Document Samples - Sourcewell RFP 020124 Sample.pdf - Thursday February 01, 2024 14:24:36 Upload Additional Document - Curtis-Sales-Territories-Map.pdf - Wednesday January 31, 2024 22:11:50 Requested Exceptions (optional)
Bid Number: RFP 020124 Vendor Name: L.N. Curtis & sons
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