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AGREEMENT F
OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEM
ENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES (this “AGREEMENT”) is made and entered into this 12th day of September, 2026, by and between the CITY OF LANCASTER, a municipal corporation and charter city (the “OWNER”) , and TAFT ELECTRIC COMPANY , (the “CONTRACTOR”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, O
WNER desires to engage CONTRACTOR to perform certain technical and professional services, as provided herein, identified as:
RFP NO. MSD26-
01 - ON-CALL TRAFFIC OPERATIONS, ELECTRICAL AND DATA
SERVICES
WHEREAS, t
he principal members of CONTRACTOR are qualified and duly registered/licensed under the laws of the State of California, and CONTRACTOR desires to accept such engagement;
NOW, THERE
FORE, the parties agree as follows:
1. Parties to th
e AGREEMENT.
The parties t
o this AGREEMENT are:
A. OWNER: CIT
Y OF LANCASTER
B. CONTRACTOR: TAF
T ELECTRIC COMPANY
2. Notices. All
written notices required by or related to this AGREEMENT shall be sent by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, postage prepaid and addressed as listed below. Neither party to this AGREEMENT shall refuse to accept such mail; parties to this AGREEMENT shall promptly inform the other party of any changes of address. All notices required by this AGREEMENT are effective on the day of receipt, unless otherwise indicated herein.
OWNER T rolis Nie
bla, City Manager
City of Lancaster
44933 North Fern Avenue
Lancaster, California 93534
CONTRACTOR Dave Norwin, Vice President of Traffic Operations Taf
t Electric Company
1694 Eastman Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
3. Successors a
nd Assigns. The terms hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto; provided, however, that no party hereto shall assign
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any of the benefits and burdens hereunder, whether voluntarily or by operation of law, without prior written consent of the other party, and any such assignments without said consent shall be void.
4. [Reserved]
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recedence of AGREEMENT Documents. If there is a conflict between AGREEMENT documents, the document highest in precedence shall control. The precedence shall be:
F
irst: This body of this AGREEMENT
Second: Exhibit A to this Agreement
Third: The CONTRACTOR’S Proposal
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escription of Work. OWNER hereby engages CONTRACTOR, and CONTRACTOR accepts such engagement, to perform the technical and professional services set forth in the “ Scope Of Work” attached hereto as Exhibit “A ”. CONTRACTOR shall perform and complete, in a manner satisfactory to OWNER, all work and services set forth in Exhibit “ A”. The City Manager or their designee shall have the right to review and inspect the work during the course of its performance at such times as may be specified by the City Manager, or their designee.
7. Ob
ligations of the OWNER.
A. T
he total compensation to be paid by OWNER to CONTRACTOR for all work and services described in Exhibit “A” is not to exceed $783,294.23. CONTRACTOR’S fees and charges for the work and services performed shall in no event exceed those set forth in “Payment Schedule”, Exhibit “B” attached hereto and made a part hereof.
B. N
o payment made hereunder by OWNER to CONTRACTOR, other than the final payment, shall be construed as an acceptance by OWNER of any work or materials, nor as evidence of satisfactory performance by CONTRACTOR of its obligations under this AGREEMENT.
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bligations of the CONTRACTOR.
A. C
ONTRACTOR and all subcontractors engaged for the performance of this AGREEMENT shall perform as required by this AGREEMENT and in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations and requirements (“Applicable Laws”). CONTRACTOR shall further ensure that all subcontractors engaged for the performance of this AGREEMENT shall comply with all Applicable Laws in the performance hereof.
B. C
ONTRACTOR shall be responsible for payment of all employees' and subcontractor's wages and benefits, and shall comply with all requirements pertaining to employer's liability, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and Social Security.
9. A
udit. OWNER shall have the option of inspecting and/or auditing all records and other written materials used by CONTRACTOR in preparing its statements to OWNER as a condition precedent to any payment to CONTRACTOR.
10. T
erm. This Agreement shall become effective and shall be in full force and effect upon the execution of the Agreement by the City and the CONTRACTOR. This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of Twelve (12) months from the effective date of the Agreement (the “Term”), unless the Agreement is sooner terminated in accordance with this Agreement; provided, -
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however, that the City and the CONTRACTOR may mutually agree in writing to extend the Term of this Agreement.
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ayment. The City of Lancaster shall reimburse the CONTRACTOR in performance of the work, in an amount not to exceed $783,294.23. Actual costs shall not exceed the estimated wage rates and other costs as set forth in the CONTRACTOR’S proposal. Source documentation supporting billed costs must be submitted with each invoice. CONTRACTOR shall provide a cost breakdown with hourly rates for each office and field function in the event that additional work is required beyond the not to exceed amount specified above. Any additional work will require a separate Authorization for CONTRACTOR Services signed by both parties.
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ONTRACTOR will be reimbursed, as promptly as fiscal procedures will permit, upon receipt by the City of itemized invoices. Invoices shall be submitted no later than forty-five (45) calendar days after the performance of work for which CONTRACTOR is billing. Invoices shall detail the work performed on each milestone, on each project, as applicable. Invoices shall follow the format stipulated for the Cost Proposal and shall reference this contract number and project title. Final invoice must contain the final cost and all credits due City. The final invoice should be submitted within sixty (60) calendar days after completion of CONTRACTOR’S work.
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ONTRACTOR shall not be reimbursed for actual travel expenses incurred in the performance of the work.
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ime for Commencement and Completion. CONTRACTOR shall commence performance of the work no later than three (3) calendar days following issuance of Notice to Proceed.
It is anticipated that performance of the work will be completed within Three hundred and sixty (365) calendar days from commencement. In no event shall performance of the work be completed later than Three hundred and sixty (365) calendar days from commencement without the prior written authorization of the City. If CONTRACTOR fails to complete the work in this time period, City may avail itself of any and all remedies provided for in this Agreement.
13. T
ermination for Convenience. The OWNER may terminate this AGREEMENT at any time without cause by giving fifteen (15) days written notice to CONTRACTOR of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof. In that event, all finished or unfinished documents and other materials shall, at the option of OWNER , become the OWNER 's property. If this AGREEMENT is terminated by OWNER as provided herein, CONTRACTOR will be paid a total amount equal to its costs as of the termination date, plus ten percent (10%) of that amount for profit. In no event shall the amount payable upon termination exceed the total maximum compensation provided for in this AGREEMENT.
14. T
ermination for Cause.
A. T
he OWNER may, by written notice to CONTRACTOR , terminate the whole or any part of this AGREEMENT in any of the following circumstances:
(1
) If CONTRACTOR fails to perform the services required by this AGREEMENT within the time specified herein or any authorized extension thereof; or (2
) If CONTRACTOR fails to perform the services called for by this AGREEMENT or so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this AGREEMENT in accordance with its terms, and in either of these circumstances does not correct such failure within a period -
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of ten (10) days (or such longer period that OWNER may authorize in writing) after receipt of notice from OWNER specifying such failure.
B. If t
his AGREEMENT is terminated as provided above in paragraph A or paragraph 13, OWNER may require CONTRACTOR to provide all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, drawings, maps, photographs, reports, etc., prepared by CONTRACTOR . Upon such termination, CONTRACTOR shall be paid an amount equal to the contract amount, less the cost of hiring another CONTRACTOR to complete CONTRACTOR 'S services. In the event no new CONTRACTOR is employed, CONTRACTOR shall be paid an amount equal to the value of the work performed. In ascertaining the value of the work performed up to the date of termination, consideration shall be given to completed work and work in progress, complete and incomplete drawings, and other documents whether delivered to OWNER or in possession of CONTRACTOR, and authorized reimbursement expenses.
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If, after notice of termination of the AGREEMENT under the provisions of this Section, it is determined, for any reason, that CONTRACTOR was not in default, or that the default was excusable, then the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the notice of termination had been issued pursuant to Section 13.
15. P
ayment of Prevailing Wage.
A. T
he State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, has ascertained the general prevailing rate of wages and employer payments for health and welfare, vacation, pension, and similar purposes applicable to the work to be done. These rates shall be the minimum wage rates for this project. These rates are on file with the City and copies will be made available to any interested party upon request.
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ttention is directed to the provisions of Section 1777.5 (Chapter 1411, Statutes of 1968) and Section 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor under him.
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ection 1777.5, as amended, requires the CONTRACTOR or subcontractor employing tradesmen in any apprenticeable occupation to apply to the joint apprenticeship committee nearest the site of the public works project and which administers the apprenticeship program in that trade for a certificate of approval.
The certificate will also fix the ratio of apprentices to journeymen that will be used in the performance of the contract. The ratio of apprentices to journeymen in such cases shall not be less than one to five except:
(1
) When unemployment in the area of coverage by the joint apprenticeship committee has exceeded an average of 15% in the 90 days prior to the request for certificate; or
(2
) When the number of apprentices in training in the area exceeds a ratio of one to five; or
(3
) When the trade can show that it is replacing at least 1/30 of its membership through apprenticeship training on an annual basis statewide or locally; or -
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(4) When the CONTRACTOR provides evidence that he employs registered apprentices on all of his contracts on an annual average of not less than one apprentice to eight journeymen.
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he CONTRACTOR is required to make contributions to funds established for the administration of apprenticeship programs if CONTRACTOR employs registered apprentices or journeymen in any apprenticeable trade on such contracts and if other c ontractors on the public works site are making such contributions.
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he CONTRACTOR and any subcontractor under them shall comply with the requirements of Section 1777.5 and Section 1777.6 in the employment of apprentices. Information relative to apprenticeship standards, wage schedules, and other requirements may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, ex officio the Administrator of Apprenticeship, San Francisco, California, or from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices.
B. T
he provisions of subsection A above shall be included in all solicitations or advertisements placed by or on behalf of CONTRACTOR for personnel to perform any services under this Agreement. City shall have access to all documents, data and records of CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors for purposes of determining compliance with the Prevailing Wage provisions of this Section.
16. Ho
ld Harmless and Indemnification . CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the OWNER, its officers and employees, from and against any and all claims, losses, obligations, or liabilities whatsoever, including reasonable attorney’s fees, expert witness fees and/or costs incurred in or in any manner arising out of or related to CONTRACTOR’S negligent or willful wrongful acts, errors or omissions, or those of its employees or agents. CONTRACTOR agrees to defend OWNER, it officers and employees, from and against any and all claims arising from any alleged negligent or wrongful acts, errors or omissions on the part of CONTRACTOR or on the part of its employees.
17. A
mendments. Any amendment, modification, or variation from the terms of this AGREEMENT shall be in writing and shall be effective only upon mutual written approval by the City Manager, or their designee and CONTRACTOR.
18. No
n-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity.
A. I
n the performance of this AGREEMENT, CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate against any employee, subcontractor, or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability or age. CONTRACTOR will take affirmative action to ensure that subcontractors and applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability or age. Affirmative action relating to employment shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training including apprenticeship.
B. T
he provisions of subsection A above shall be included in all solicitations or advertisements placed by or on behalf of CONTRACTOR for personnel to perform any services under this AGREEMENT. OWNER shall have access to all documents, data and records of CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors for purposes of determining compliance with the equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination provisions of this Section.
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ndependent Contractor. CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor and shall have no power or authority to incur any debt, obligation or liability on behalf of the OWNER. It is expressly understood between the parties to this AGREEMENT that no employee/employer relationship is intended; CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor.
20. I
nsurance.
A. T
he CONTRACTOR, at its expense, shall maintain in effect at all times during the term of this AGREEMENT the following coverage and limits of insurance, which shall be maintained with insurers listed "A-, VIII" or better in the Best's Key Rating Guide:
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ommercial General Liability
Each Occurrence $2,000,000
Per Project General Aggregate $5,000,000
Including Products/Completed Operations; Contractual Liability/Independent Contractors; Property Damage
(Coverage shall be at least as broad as ISO form CG2010 11/85 or CG2010 07/04 and CG2037 07/04 combined, or an equivalent providing ongoing and completed operations)
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ommercial Automobile Liability
Combined Single Limit per Accident for
Bodily Injury and Property Damage $5,000,000
(Coverage shall be at least as broad as ISO form CA00 01) Wor
kers Compensation
As Required by the State of California Statutory Limits E
mployer’s Liability
Each Accident $1,000,000
Bodily Injury by Disease $1,000,000
Each Employee $1,000,000
(A Waiver of Subrogation must be provided on behalf of the Certificate Holder for the Workers Compensation & Employers’ Liability policies) B. T
he CONTRACTOR’S insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insured’s liability. -
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rofessional liability insurance written on a “claims made” basis must be renewed for a period of three (3) years after this contract expires or is terminated. Such insurance must have the same coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this contract and will cover CONTRACTOR for all claims made by the City insured entities arising out of any acts or omissions of CONTRACTOR or its officers, employees, or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.
D. A
ny deductibles or self-insurance retentions must be declared and approved by the City. At the City ’s option, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the City insured entities or the insurer shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
E. A
ll insurance shall be primary and non- contributory as respects the City insured entities. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City insured entities shall be in excess of the CONTRACTOR’S insurance and shall not contribute with it.
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ONTRACTOR shall furnish the City with Certificates of Insurance and with original endorsements effecting coverage required by this Agreement. Certificates of Insurance shall meet the following requirements:
(1
) Show that the insurance policy has been endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled, reduced in coverage or in li mits except after 30 days prior written notice (10 days written notice for non - payment) to the City of Lancaster.
(2
) List in the “Descriptions of Operations/Locations/Vehicles” section:
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FP NO. MSD26 -01 - ON-CALL TRAFFIC OPERATIONS,
ELECTRICAL AND DATA SERVICES
The City of Lancaster, its elected officials, officers, employees, and volunteers are included as additional covered parties, but only insofar as the operations under this contract are concerned.”
(3
) List in the “Certificate Holder” section:
T
he City of Lancaster
44933 Fern Avenue
Lancaster, California 93534
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ONTRACTOR shall include all subcontractors as an insured under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. Subcontractors are subject to the same insurance requirements as the CONTRACTOR.
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ommencement and Completion of Work . The execution of this AGREEMENT by the parties does not constitute an authorization to proceed. The services of CONTRACTOR shall commence when the OWNER, acting by and through its City Manager or their designee, has issued the Notice to Proceed.
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CONTRACTOR shall have no claim for compensation for any services or work which has not been authorized by the OWNER's Notice to Proceed.
22. E
xtension of Time for Completion of Work.
A. I
f, at any time, the work is delayed due to suspension order by OWNER, or due to any other cause which, in the reasonable opinion of the OWNER, is unforeseeable and beyond the control and not attributable to the fault or negligence of CONTRACTOR, then CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to an extension of time equal to said delay, subject to the OWNER's right to terminate this AGREEMENT pursuant to Section 13.
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ONTRACTOR shall submit to OWNER a written request for an extension of time within ten (10) days after commencement of such delay, and failure to do so shall constitute a waiver thereof. OWNER shall, in its sole discretion, determine whether and to what extent any extensions of time shall be permitted.
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o extension of time requested or granted hereunder shall entitle CONTRACTOR to additional compensation unless, as a consequence of such extension, additional work must be performed. In such event, OWNER shall in good faith consider any request for additional compensation submitted by CONTRACTOR.
23. O
wnership of Documents . All plans, specifications, reports, studies, tracings, maps and other documents prepared or obtained by CONTRACTOR in the course of performing the work required by this AGREEMENT shall be the property of the OWNER. Basic survey notes, sketches, charts, computations and similar data prepared or obtained by CONTRACTOR under this AGREEMENT shall, upon request, be made available to OWNER without restriction or limitation on their use.
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ata Provided to CONTRACTOR. OWNER shall provide to CONTRACTOR, without charge, all data, including reports, records, maps and other information, now in the OWNER 's possession which may facilitate the timely performance of the work described in Exhibit “A”.
25. CO
NTRACTOR'S Warranties and Representations.
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ONTRACTOR warrants and represents to OWNER as follows:
A. C
ONTRACTOR has not employed or retained any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for CONTRACTOR, to solicit or obtain this AGREEMENT.
B. C
ONTRACTOR has not paid or agreed to pay any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for CONTRACTOR , any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the execution of this AGREEMENT . Upon any breach or violation of this warranty, OWNER shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate this AGREEMENT without further liability, or, in the alternative, to deduct from any sums payable hereunder the full amount or value of any such fee, commission, percentage or gift.
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ONTRACTOR has no knowledge that any officer or employee of the OWNER has any interest, whether contractual, noncontractual, financial, proprietary, or otherwise, in this transaction or in the business of the CONTRACTOR, and that if any such interest comes to the knowledge - 9 -
of CONTRACTOR at an y time , a complete written disclosure of suc h int erest will be made to OWNER, even if such interest would not be deemed a prohibited "conflict of interest" under applicable laws.
D. U pon the execution of this AGREEMENT, C ONTRACTOR has no interest, direct or
indirect, in any transaction or business entity which would conflict with or in any manner hinder the performance of services and work required by this AGREEMENT, nor shall any such interest be acquired during the term of this AGREEMENT.
E. California Government Code section 84308 (“Levine Act”) requires a party to a contract other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contract, to disclose any contribution of more than $ 500 that the party (or their agent) has made to a member of the City Council or any other officer of the City as defined in the Levine Act within the prior 12 months. The Levine Act also prohibits for 12 months following a final decision, a party (or their agent) from making a contribution of more than $
500 to any member of the City Council or any other officer as defined in the Levine Act who may participate in the making of this Agreement.
1. By i
ts signature on this Agreement, CONTRACTOR represents and warrants [select one]:
OR
Neither CONTRACTOR nor any agent acting on behalf of CONTRACTOR has, within the 12 months preceding the commencement of negotiations of this Agreement, made any political contribution of more than $500 to any member of the City Council or any other officer as defined in the Levine Act who may have participated in the making of this Agreement. CONTRACTOR (or an agent acting on behalf of
CONTRACTOR) has made a political
contribution of more than $500 to:
Identify the person(s) or agent(s) who made the contribution:
Identify the City officer(s) who received the contribution:
2. By i
ts signature on this Agreement, CONTRACTOR further represents and warrants [select one]:
OR
Neither CONTRACTOR nor any agent acting on behalf of CONTRACTOR intends, within the 12 months following the execution of this Agreement, to make any political contribution of more than $500 to any member of the City Council or any other officer as defined in the Levine Act who may have participated in the making of this Agreement. CONTRACTOR (or an agent acting on behalf of CONTRACTOR) intends to make a political contribution of more than $500 to:
Identify the person(s) or agent(s) who will make the contribution:
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dentify the City officer(s) who will receive the contribution:
26. R
esolution of Disputes.
A. D
isputes regarding the interpretation or application of any provisions of this AGREEMENT shall, to the extent reasonably feasible, be resolved through good faith negotiations between the parties.
B. I
f the parties cannot resolve the dispute through good faith negotiations, either party may give Notice of Dispute to the other party. The Notice of Dispute shall state the nature of the dispute and the corrective action necessary to remedy the dispute.
After Notice of Dispute, the parties shall first attempt to resolve any disputes by mediation. The parties shall agree on a single mediator. Mediation shall be conducted in Lancaster, California. Each party shall pay its own attorneys’ fees and the costs of mediation shall be split equally between the parties.
If the dispute has not been resolved by mediation within 45 days after Notice of Dispute, or the parties are unable to agree to a mediator, within 15 days after Notice of Dispute, then, the dispute may, upon agreement of the parties be resolved by binding arbitration.
27. E
xhibits.
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he following exhibits to which reference is made in this AGREEMENT are deemed incorporated herein in their entirety:
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xhibit "A" Scope of Work
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xhibit “B” Payment Schedule
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overning Law.
Th
is AGREEMENT shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
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ffective Date.
Th
is AGREEMENT shall become effective as of the date set forth below on which the last of the parties, whether OWNER or CONTRACTOR, executes said AGREEMENT. - 11 -
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WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed and attested by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.
CIT
Y OF LANCASTER
By:
Tro lis Niebla, City Manager
Dated
:
CONTR
ACTOR, TAFT ELECTRIC COMPANY
By:
Dave Norwin, Vice President of Traffic Operations
Dated
:
ATTEST:
Andrea Alexander, City Clerk
APPR
OVED AS TO FORM:
Allison E. Burns Esq., City Attorney
CONTR
ACT SUBMISSION APPROVAL:
__________________________________________
Mar
issa Diaz, Director – Public Works
EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF WORK
3. SCOPE OF SERVICES/WORK
The City is seeking a qualified and responsible Proposer to provide On-Call Traffic Operations, Electrical and Data Services. The selected Proposer will be responsible for the full scope of services appropriate to a project of this nature, including but not exclusive to the items enumerated herein. Proposal pricing should reflect, without limitation, all such services required for the proper completion of the work.
NOTE
: (Scope of Services/Work will be incorporated into the resulting contract).
The fo
llowing are the Services to be performed:
3.1. BACK
GROUND
3.1.1. T
he City of Lancaster (City) desires to enter into an agreement with one or more qualified electrical contractors to perform various jobs related to installing street light poles and traffic signals.
3.1.2. All maintenance work shall be subject to prevailing wages per the State of California Department of Industrial Relations.
3.1.3. The Contractor shall execute work promptly and follow a schedule approved by the City. Failure to respond by completing scheduled work promptly may result in termination of the agreement.
3.1.4. The selected contractors will enter into a “Not to Exceed” contract for an undermined amount. The contract amount will depend on the number of selected vendors and yearly service estimates.
3.1.5. All work will be billed at time and materials rates as outlined in the contractor submitted cost file.
3.2. SU
PPLIER RESPONSIBILITIES
3.2.1. SU
PPLIER QUALIFICATIONS –
3.2.1. 1. Must hold a State of California Class “A” contractor’s license. — General Engineering Contractor. The principal business is in connection with fixed works requiring specialized engineering knowledge and skill.
3.2.1.2. Must hold a State of California C -10 - Electrical Contractor license. - An electrical contractor places, installs, erects or connects any electrical wires, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, conduits, solar photovoltaic cells or any part thereof, which generate, transmit, transform or utilize electrical energy in any form or for any purpose.
EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF WORK
3. 2.1.3. Companies must be registered public works contractor with the Department of Industrial Relations. Public works contractor responsibilities must be followed:
3. 2.1.3.1. Register as a public works contractor
3.2.1.3.2. Pay prevailing wages
3.2.1.3.3. Follow apprenticeship requirements
3.2.1.3.4. Maintain and submit certified payroll records
3. 2.2. TRAFFIC CONTROL
3.2.2.1. Worksite and right of way around location must be safe for pedestrians and motorists during repair. If all work cannot be completed at one time, the area must be made safe in between work times.
3.2.2.2. The Contractor must set up and maintain appropriate traffic control for each operation.
3.2.2.3. Traffic control must meet MUTCD standards for roadway size and speeds.
3.2.2.4. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that all staff obtain the necessary licenses and certifications required for working on the specified infrastructure and within potential work zones.
3. 2.3. TRAFFIC SIGNALS – The jobs related to traffic signal repairs and installation shall include but are not limited to:
3. 2.3.1. Install pole and relocate equipment per manufacturer year Cal Trans Standards* and City of Lancaster Specifications. Including but not limited to 61- 5-100 to Type 15TS.
3.2.3.2. Install foundations for poles per manufacturer year Cal Trans Standards* and City of Lancaster Specifications. Including but not limited to 61-5-100 to Ped pole, signal cabinet, and power pedestal.
3.2.3.3. Install mast arms and relocate equipment poles per manufacturer year Cal Trans Standards* and City of Lancaster Specifications. Including but not limited to 65' to 15.'
3.2.3.4. Install Signal Cabinet and power pedestal per Cal Trans Standards* and City of Lancaster Specifications.
3.2.3.5. Install new wire at intersection per City of Lancaster Specifications.
3. 2.3.6. Install video detection systems per manufacturers' specifications and City of Lancaster Specifications.
3.2.3.7. Install luminaire arms per Cal Trans Standards* and City of Lancaster Specifications.
3.2.3.8. Repair or install conduit per City of Lancaster Specifications.
3.2.3.9. Bore new conduit runs per City of Lancaster Specifications.
3.2.3.10. Install luminaires and signal equipment per Cal Trans Standards*, City of Lancaster Specifications, and manufacturers specifications.
3.2.3.11. Repair terminal block covers on mast arms poles.
3.2.3.12. Sidewalk and curb ramps removed or damaged due to work being performed shall be replaced from score line to score line per Section 203 / 303-
5.5.3 of the Standard Specifications and per the applicable APWA Standard Plan as shown on the Improvement Plans an d City of Lancaster specifications. PCC sidewalk and curb ramps shall be 4" thick. The concrete shall be 520-C-2500 and contain 4% air containment. AC curb ramps and landing shall also be constructed per the "Asphalt Concrete" section of these specifications. The Contractor shall construct a 4" minimum aggregate base underneath the proposed AC pathway.
The aggregate base shall be compacted to 95% relative compaction.
3.2.3.13. Standards and luminaire arms shall conform to the Details and Specifications for Ameron Traffic Signal poles per City of Lancaster Specifications.
3.2.4. STREET LIGHTS - The jobs related to Street Lights repairs and installation shall include, but are not limited to:
3.2.4.1. Lancaster Blvd Decorative Pole Repair and replacement- This requires the Contractor to disconnect all damaged overhead wiring, guide cabling, and the remainder of the damaged pole and or fixture. Then, replace it with a new city- supplied decorative pole an d fixture, reconnect new wiring, and guide cabling to the new pole & fixture to make it fully operational.
3.2.4.2. Leaning Pole Repair - The Contractor must secure the leaning pole, break out the 30x 30 concrete cap at the base of the pole, recompact the voided area then backfill with concrete. Then, replace the concrete 30x30 cap.
3.2.4.3. Steel pole change out- This requires the Contractor to remove any existing overhead or underground wiring, removal of the metal pole and foundation then, replacement of the foundation per the Details and Specifications for Ameron 1C1 octagonal poles, Install the City supplied 1C1 pole, reconnect all wiring and make the luminaire fully operational.
3.2.4.4. Street Lighting Pole Foundation Replacement- Concrete electrolier foundations shall be per City of Lancaster standard detail PW-19.
3.2.4.5. Street Light Pole Replacement- Replace damaged/knocked down street light pole with City supplied 1C1 pole. Reconnect all wiring and make the luminaire fully operational per the Details and Specifications for Ameron 1C1 octagonal poles, and City of Lancaster Standards and Specifications.
3.2.4.6. Wire Replacement- Replace damaged overhead/underground wire, per Cal Trans / City of Lancaster Standards.
3.2.5. CAL TRANS STANDARDS – The applicable standard is based on the year the pole was installed. Please refer to Caltrans for the standards specific to the installation year.
3.2.6. DATA AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES
3.2.6.1. Fiber Optic And Communications Infrastructure - The Contractor shall install, repair, modify, locate, relocate, or replace the following components as directed by the City:
3.2.6.1.1. Single-mode fiber optic cable
3.2.6.1.2. Multi-mode fiber optic cable
3.2.6.1.3. Underground and aerial fiber optic cable
3.2.6.1.4. Fiber splice enclosures, distribution panels, patch panels, and termination panels
3.2.6.1.5. Fiber jumpers, pigtails, and connectors
3.2.6.1.6. Communication cabinets
3.2.6.1.7. Fiber optic racks
3.2.6.1.8. Conduit
3.2.6.1.9. Pull boxes
3.2.6.2. Fiber Splicing - The Contractor shall perform all fiber splicing work, including but not limited to:
3.2.6.2.1. Fusion, ribbon, or loose tube splicing
3.2.6.2.2. Installation of splice trays
3.2.6.2.3. Fiber labeling, organization, and documentation
3.2.6.2.4. All splicing shall comply with current industry standards and manufacturer recommendations.
3.2.6.3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.2.6.3.1. The Contractor shall perform comprehensive testing before and after all repairs and installations to verify full operational status.
3.2.6.3.2. The Contractor shall restore all disturbed areas to their original condition, or better, upon completion of work. All restoration shall comply with applicable standards, permits, and City requirements, and shall be performed at no additional cost to the City unless otherwise authorized in writing.
3.2.6.3.3. The Contractor shall perform any additional work necessary to restore the City's facilities to full operational status.
3.2.7. EXPANDED SERVICES / ADDITIONAL SCOPE
3.2.7.1. General Authority for Additional Services - In addition to the traffic signal and street light services described herein, the City of Lancaster reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to authorize the Contractor to perform other electrical and related services within the scope of the Contractor's licensure that are incidental to, or consistent with, the nature of the work described in this Agreement. Such services may include, but are not limited to, any electrical installation, maintenance, repair, inspection, or improvement work that the Contractor is qualified and licensed to perform under its State of California Class "A" General Engineering Contractor license and C -10 Electrical Contractor license.
3.2.7.2. Task Order Authorization - Additional services authorized under this section shall be issued by the City on a task -order basis. Each task order shall describe the scope, location, estimated duration, and applicable billing rates. The Contractor shall not c ommence any additional work without written authorization from the City's designated Project Manager.
3.2.7.3. Compensation - All additional services authorized under this section shall be billed at the time- and-materials rates established in the Contractor's approved cost schedule on file with the City, unless a separate fixed price is mutually agreed upon in writing prior to commencement of work. All such work remains subject to the "Not to Exceed" ceiling of the Agreement unless a formal contract amendment increasing that ceiling is executed by both parties.
3.2.7.4. Prevailing Wage - All additional services performed under this section shall remain subject to California prevailing wage requirements as administered by the Department of Industrial Relations.
3.2.7.5. Compliance - The Contractor shall ensure that any additional services performed under this section comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and standards, including but not limited to Caltrans Standards, City of Lancas ter Specifications, and all requirements of the Department of Industrial Relations.
3.3. EXHIBITS
3.3.1. A - DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR AMERON 1C1 OCTAGONAL POLES
3.3.2. B - CITY OF LANCASTER SPECIFICATIONS: TRENCH AND PAVEMENT RESTORATION POLICY
3.3.3. C - CITY OF LANCASTER TRAFFIC SIGNAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS
EXHIBIT "B"
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
EXHIBIT "B"
PAYMENT SCHEDULE