Los Alamitos City Council
June 24, 2024

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PROPOSAL INFORMATION AND DOCUMENT
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that all of the representations made in this BIDDER INFORMATION are true and correct. Executed this __________________ day of _______________________________, 2023, at _____________________________________, California.

Authorized Representative Signature and Title________________________________________

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EXPERIENCE STATEMENT

SIGNING AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS
ON

LOS ALAMITOS BOULEVARD
CIP 23/24-06

IN THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA
Pursuant to this BID PROPOSAL and QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS, the following is a record of the Bidder’s experience in construction of a type similar in magnitude and character to that contemplated under this contract. Included in this section should be a complete list of references for similar projects in terms of scope of work, value of work, and time constraints. The Contractor must demonstrate that he/she has experience with this type of project and can manage this project effectively. If necessary, additional numbered pages can be attached to this page. The Contractor must be properly licensed to perform the work in this project as determined by the State Contractor’s License Board.

Project Title:__________________________________ Client:_______________________________ Date: ______________ Project Value: ______________ Contact: _____________ Tel #____________ Description: __________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Subject to Federal Labor Standards: Yes No
Project Title:__________________________________ Client:_______________________________ Date: ______________ Project Value: ______________ Contact: _____________ Tel #____________ Description: __________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Subject to Federal Labor Standards: Yes No

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EXPERIENCE STATEMENT (Continued)

SIGNING AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS
ON

LOS ALAMITOS BOULEVARD
CIP 23/24-06

IN THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA
Project Title:__________________________________ Client:_______________________________ Date: ______________ Project Value: ______________ Contact: _____________ Tel #____________ Description: __________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Subject to Federal Labor Standards: Yes No
Project Title:__________________________________ Client:_______________________________ Date: ______________ Project Value: ______________ Contact: _____________ Tel #____________ Description: __________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Subject to Federal Labor Standards: Yes No
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that all of the representations made in this EXPERIENCE STATEMENT are true and correct. Executed this __________________ day of _______________________________, 20__, at _____________________________________, California.
_________________________________________________________________ Authorized Representative Signature and Title

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PROPOSAL INFORMATION AND DOCUMENT

DESIGNATION OF SUPPLIERS AND SUBCONTRACTORS

SIGNING AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS
ON

LOS ALAMITOS BOULEVARD
CIP 23/24-06

IN THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA
The following is a list of subcontractors and suppliers, as defined in 2-3 SUBCONTRACTS of the Standard Specifications, who will perform work or provide materials of value in excess of one-half percent of the total bid price or $10,000, whichever is greater.

No subcontractor shall perform work in excess of the amount specified in 2-3 SUBCONTRACTS of the Standard Specifications, without the written approval of the Agency.

The Contractor is responsible to ensure that appropriate provisions are to be inserted in all subcontracts to bind subcontractors to the contract requirements as contained herein.

Each subcontractor must agree to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local requirements.

Name and Address of
Subcontractor
Employer
Tax Id #
MBE/
WBE
(Y/N)
Work Subcontracted Portion of Work (% of
Contract Price)

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These representations are made under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.

The undersigned hereby certifies that each subcontractor has been notified in writing of its equal opportunity obligations.

NAME OF BIDDER: _________________________________________________________ AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________
Name and Address of
Subcontractor
Employer
Tax Id #
MBE/
WBE
(Y/N)
Work Subcontracted Portion of Work (% of
Contract Price)

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PROPOSAL INFORMATION AND DOCUMENT

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
The undersigned declares:

I am the _______________ of _______________________, the party making the foregoing bid.

The bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation. The bid is genuine and not collusive or sham. The bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a false or sham bid. The bidder has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or to refrain from bidding. The bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the bid price of the bidder or any other bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the bid price, or of that of any other bidder. All statements contained in the bid are true. The bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof, to effectuate a collusive or sham bid, and has not paid, and will not pay, any person or entity for such purpose.

Any person executing this declaration on behalf of a bidder that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does execute, this declaration on behalf of the bidder.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration is executed on _______[date], at _____________[city], ______________[state].
__________________________
Signature of Declarant
__________________________
Printed Name of Declarant

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CONTRACT INFORMATION AND DOCUMENT

SECTION D

SIGNING AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS
ON

LOS ALAMITOS BOULEVARD
CIP 23/24-06

IN THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA

CONTRACT INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS

CONTRACT INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS

CONTRACT AGREEMENT

PAYMENT BOND

FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND

MAINTENANCE BOND
WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATE

INSURANCE ENDORSEMENT

STATEMENT RE INSURANCE COVERAGE
STATEMENT RE THE CONTRACTOR’S LICENSING LAWS

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ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT

SIGNING AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS
ON

LOS ALAMITOS BOULEVARD
CIP 23/24-06

IN THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA

THIS SIGNING AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS ON LOS ALAMITOS
BOULEVARD AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) is made and entered into for the abovestated project this ___ day of _______, 2024 (Council Action Date Here), BY AND BETWEEN the City of Los Alamitos, a municipal corporation, hereafter designated as “AGENCY”, and CONTRACTOR’S BUSINESS NAME, a ____________ (State) ___________ (corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other business form), hereafter designated as “CONTRACTOR.”
WITNESSETH that AGENCY and CONTRACTOR have mutually agreed as follows:

ARTICLE I: Contract Documents
The contract documents for the SIGNING AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS ON LOS ALAMITOS BOULEVARD shall consist of the Notice Inviting Electronic Bids, Instructions To Bidders, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, Standard Specifications, Special Provisions, and all referenced specifications, details, standard drawings, and appendices; together with two signed copies of the AGREEMENT, two signed copies of required bonds; one copy of the insurance certificates, permits, notices, and affidavits; and also including any and all addenda or supplemental agreements clarifying, amending, or extending the work contemplated as may be required to ensure its completion in an acceptable manner (collectively referred to herein as the “Contract Documents”). All of the provisions of the Contract Documents are made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein.

ARTICLE II: Scope of Work
For and in consideration of the payments and agreements to be made and performed by AGENCY, CONTRACTOR agrees to furnish all materials and equipment and perform all work required for the above-stated project, and to fulfill all other obligations as set forth in the aforesaid contract documents.

AGENCY hereby employs CONTRACTOR to provide the materials, do the work, and fulfill the obligations according to the terms and conditions herein contained and referred to, for the prices provided herein, and hereby contracts to pay the same at the time, in the manner, and upon the conditions set forth in this AGREEMENT.

In entering into a public works contract or a subcontract to supply goods, services, or materials pursuant to this AGREEMENT, CONTRACTOR offers and agrees to assign to the AGENCY all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (Section 16700, et seq.) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), arising from

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purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the public works contract or the subcontract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the awarding body tenders final payment to CONTRACTOR, without further acknowledgment by the parties.

ARTICLE III: Compensation
A. CONTRACTOR agrees to receive and accept the prices set forth in the Bid Proposal and Bid Schedule as full compensation for furnishing all materials, performing all work, and fulfilling all obligations hereunder. In no event shall the total compensation and costs payable to CONTRACTOR under this Agreement exceed the sun of Dollars ($ ,) unless specifically approved in advance and in writing by AGENCY Such compensation shall cover all expenses, losses, damages, and consequences arising out of the nature of the work during its progress or prior to its acceptance including those for well and faithfully completing the work and the whole thereof in the manner and time specified in the aforesaid Contract Documents; and also including those arising from actions of the elements, unforeseen difficulties or obstructions encountered in the prosecution of the work, suspension or discontinuance of the work, and all other unknowns or risks of any description connected with the work.

B. This AGREEMENT is subject to the provisions of Article 1.7 (commencing at Section 20104.50) of Division 2, Part 3 of the Public Contract Code regarding prompt payment of contractors by local governments. Article 1.7 mandates certain procedures for the payment of undisputed and properly submitted payment requests within 30 days after receipt, for the review of payment requests, for notice to Contractor of improper payment requests, and provides for the payment of interest on progress payment requests which are not timely made in accordance with that Article. This AGREEMENT hereby incorporates the provisions of Article 1.7 as though fully set forth herein.

C. At the request and expense of CONTRACTOR, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with AGENCY, or with a state or federally chartered bank in this state as the escrow agent, who shall then pay those moneys to CONTRACTOR upon Agency’s confirmation of CONTRACTOR’S satisfactory completion of this AGREEMENT. At any time during the term of this AGREEMENT CONTRACTOR may, at its own expense, substitute securities for funds otherwise withheld as retention (or the retained percentage) in accordance with Public Contract Code § 22300.

ARTICLE IV: Labor Code
AGENCY and CONTRACTOR acknowledge that this AGREEMENT is subject to the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code relating to public works and public agencies and agree to be bound by all the provisions thereof as though set forth fully herein. Full compensation for conforming to the requirements of the Labor Code and with other Federal, State and local laws related to labor, and rules, regulations and ordinances which apply to any work performed pursuant to this AGREEMENT is included in the price for all contract items of work involved.

This AGREEMENT is further subject to prevailing wage law, including, but not limited to, the following:

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A. The CONTRACTOR shall pay the prevailing wage rates for all work performed under the AGREEMENT. When any craft or classification is omitted from the general prevailing wage determinations, the CONTRACTOR shall pay the wage rate of the craft or classification most closely related to the omitted classification. The CONTRACTOR shall forfeit as a penalty to AGENCY $200.00 or any greater penalty provided in the Labor Code for each Calendar Day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing wage rates for any work done under the AGREEMENT in violation of the provisions of the Labor Code whether such worker is employed in the execution of the work by CONTRACTOR or by any Subcontractor under CONTRACTOR. In addition, CONTRACTOR shall pay each worker the difference between such prevailing wage rates and the amount paid to each worker for each Calendar Day, or portion thereof, for which each worker was paid less than the prevailing wage rate.

B. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the provisions of Labor Code Section 1777.5 concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects, and further agrees that CONTRACTOR is responsible for compliance with Section 1777.5 by all of its subcontractors.

C. Pursuant to Labor Code § 1776, CONTRACTOR and any subcontractor shall keep accurate payroll records, showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by him or her in connection with this AGREEMENT. Each payroll record shall contain or be verified by a written declaration that it is made under penalty of perjury, stating both of the following: (1) The information contained in the payroll record is true and correct; and (2) The employer has complied with the requirements of Labor Code §§ 1811, and 1815 for any work performed by his or her employees on the public works project. The payroll records enumerated under subdivision (a) shall be certified and shall be available for inspection at all reasonable hours as required by Labor Code § 1776.

D. This AGREEMENT is further subject to 8-hour workday and wage and hour penalty law, including, but not limited to, Labor Code Sections 1810 and 1813, as well as California nondiscrimination laws, as follows:

CONTRACTOR shall strictly adhere to the provisions of the Labor Code regarding the 8- hour day and the 40-hour week, overtime, Saturday, Sunday and holiday work and nondiscrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex or sexual orientation, except as provided in Section 12940 of the Government Code. Pursuant to the provisions of the Labor Code, eight hours’ labor shall constitute a legal day’s work. Work performed by CONTRACTOR’s employees in excess of eight hours per day, and 40 hours during any one week, must include compensation for all hours worked in excess of eight hours per day, or 40 hours during any one week, at not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay. CONTRACTOR shall forfeit as a penalty to AGENCY $25.00 or any greater penalty set forth in the Labor Code for each worker employed in the execution of the work by CONTRACTOR or by any Subcontractor of CONTRACTOR, for each Calendar Day during which such worker is required or permitted to the work more than eight hours in one Calendar Day or more than 40 hours in any one calendar week in violation of the Labor Code.

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E. This AGREEMENT is subject to Public Contract Code Section 6109:

CONTRACTOR shall be prohibited from performing work on this project with a subcontractor who is ineligible to perform work on the project pursuant to Sections 1777.1 or 1777.7 of the Labor Code.

ARTICLE V: Work Site Conditions
A. In compliance with and pursuant to Government Code Section 4215, AGENCY shall assume the responsibility, as between the parties to this AGREEMENT, for the timely removal, relocation, or protection of existing main- or trunk-line utility facilities located on the site of any construction project that is a subject of this AGREEMENT, if such utilities are not identified by AGENCY in the plans and specifications made a part of the invitation for bids. The Contract Documents shall include provisions to compensate CONTRACTOR for the costs of locating, repairing damage not due to the failure of CONTRACTOR to exercise reasonable care, and removing or relocating such utility facilities not indicated in the plans and specifications with reasonable accuracy, and for equipment on the project necessarily idled during such work. CONTRACTOR shall not be assessed liquidated damages for delay in completion of the project, when such delay was caused by the failure of AGENCY or the owner of a utility to provide for removal or relocation of such utility facilities.

B. To the extent that the work requires trenches in excess of five feet (5’) and is estimated to cost more than $25,000, prior to any excavation, CONTRACTOR must provide the AGENCY, or a registered civil or structural engineer employed by the AGENCY to whom authority has been delegated to accept such plans, a detailed plan showing the design of shoring, bracing, sloping, or other provisions to be made for worker protection from the hazard of caving ground during the excavation of such trench or trenches. If such plan varies from the shoring system standards, the plan shall be prepared by a registered civil or structural engineer. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to allow the use of a shoring, sloping, or protective system less effective than that required by the Construction Safety Orders.

C. This AGREEMENT is further subject to Public Contract Code Section 7104 with regard to any trenches deeper than four feet (4’) involved in the proposed work as follows:

CONTRACTOR shall promptly, and before the following conditions are disturbed, notify AGENCY, in writing, of any:
(1) Material that CONTRACTOR believes may be hazardous waste, as defined in Section 25117 of the Health and Safety Code, which is required to be removed to a Class I, Class II, or Class III disposal site in accordance with existing law. (2) Subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site differing from those indicated by all available information provided prior to the deadline for submission of bids. (3) Unknown physical conditions at the site of any unusual nature, different materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for in the contract.

AGENCY shall promptly investigate the conditions, and if it finds that the conditions do materially so differ, or involve hazardous waste, and cause a decrease or increase in

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CONTRACTOR’s cost of, or the time required for, performance of any part of the work, AGENCY shall issue a change order under the procedures described in this AGREEMENT.

In the event that a dispute arises between AGENCY and CONTRACTOR whether the conditions materially differ, or involve hazardous waste, or cause a decrease or increase in CONTRACTOR’s cost of, or time required for, performance of any part of the work, CONTRACTOR shall not be excused from any scheduled completion date provided in the AGREEMENT, but shall proceed with all work to be performed under the AGREEMENT.

CONTRACTOR shall retain any and all rights provided either by contract or by law which pertain to the resolution of disputes and protests between the contracting parties.

ARTICLE VI: Insurance
A. With respect to performance of work under this AGREEMENT, CONTRACTOR shall maintain, and shall require all of its subcontractors to maintain, insurance as required by Section E “Standard Specifications” of the Contract Documents.

B. This AGREEMENT is further subject to Workers’ Compensation obligations, including, but not limited to, California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 1861 as follows:

CONTRACTOR shall take out and maintain, during the life of this contract, Worker’s Compensation Insurance for all of CONTRACTOR’s employees employed at the site of improvement; and, if any work is sublet, CONTRACTOR shall require the subcontractor similarly to provide Worker’s Compensation Insurance for all of the latter’s employees, unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by CONTRACTOR.

CONTRACTOR and any of CONTRACTOR’s subcontractors shall be required to provide AGENCY with a written statement acknowledging its obligation to secure payment of Worker’s Compensation Insurance as required by Labor Code § 1861; to wit: ‘I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.’ If any class of employees engaged in work under this AGREEMENT at the site of the Project is not protected under any Worker’s Compensation law, CONTRACTOR shall provide and shall cause each subcontractor to provide adequate insurance for the protection of employees not otherwise protected.

CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless AGENCY for any damage resulting from failure of either CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor to take out or maintain such insurance.

ARTICLE VII: Indemnification
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONTRACTOR shall, at its sole cost and expense, fully defend, indemnify and hold harmless AGENCY, its authorized representatives and their respective subsidiaries, affiliates, members, directors, officers, employees and agents (collectively, the “Indemnitees”) from and against any and all claims, actions, demands, costs, judgments, liens, penalties, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including but not limited to any fees of accountants, attorneys or other professionals (collectively “Liabilities”), arising out of, in connection with, resulting from or related to, any act, omission, fault or negligence of CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR’s Representative, or any of its officers, agents, employees, Subcontractors or Suppliers, or any person or organization directly or indirectly employed by any of them (Collectively, the “Indemnitors”), in connection with or

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relating to or claimed to be in connection with or relating to the work performed under this AGREEMENT.

If CONTRACTOR is a joint venture or partnership, each venturer or partner shall be jointly and severally liable for any and all of the duties and obligations of CONTRACTOR that are assumed under or arise out of this AGREEMENT. Each of such venturers or partners waives notice of the breach or non-performance of any undertaking or obligation of CONTRACTOR contained in, resulting from or assumed under this AGREEMENT, and the failure to give any such notice shall not affect or impair such venturer’s or partner’s joint and several liability hereunder.

ARTICLE VIII: Binding Effect
AGENCY and CONTRACTOR each binds itself, its partners, successors, assigns, and legal representatives to the other party hereto and to its partners, successors, assigns, and legal representatives in respect of all covenants, agreements, and obligations contained in the Contract Documents. This AGREEMENT is not assignable nor the performance of either party’s duties delegable without the prior written consent of the other party. Any attempted or purported assignment or delegation of any of the rights of obligations of either party without the prior written consent of the other shall be void and of no force and effect.

ARTICLE IX: Dispute Resolution
A. In the event of a dispute arising out of the terms of this AGREEMENT, including any action brought to declare the rights granted herein or to enforce any of the terms of this AGREEMENT, the party prevailing in such dispute shall be entitled to all reasonable costs and litigation expenses actually incurred, including fees of attorneys and expert witnesses.

Any court action arising out of this AGREEMENT shall be filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Any alternative dispute resolution proceeding arising out of this AGREEMENT shall be heard in the City of Los Angeles or the City of Los Alamitos, California.

B. AGENCY shall have full authority to compromise or otherwise settle any claim relating to this AGREEMENT or any part hereof at any time. AGENCY shall provide timely notification to CONTRACTOR of the receipt of any third-party claim relating to this AGREEMENT. AGENCY shall be entitled to recover its reasonable costs incurred in providing the notification required by this section.

C. This AGREEMENT is further subject to the provisions of Article 1.5 (commencing at Section 20104) of Division 2, Part 3 of the Public Contract Code regarding the resolution of public works claims of less than $375,000. Article 1.5 mandates certain procedures for the filing of claims and supporting documentation by Contractor, for the response to such claims by the Agency, for a mandatory meet and confer conference upon the request of Contractor, for mandatory nonbinding mediation in the event litigation is commenced, and for mandatory judicial arbitration upon the parties’ failure to resolve the dispute through mediation. This AGREEMENT hereby incorporates the provisions of Article

1.5 as though fully set forth herein.

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ARTICLE X: Independent Contractor
CONTRACTOR is and shall at all times remain as to AGENCY, a wholly independent contractor. Neither AGENCY nor any of its agents shall have control of the conduct of CONTRACTOR or any of CONTRACTOR’s employees, except as herein set forth.

CONTRACTOR shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of AGENCY.

ARTICLE XI: Taxes
CONTRACTOR is responsible for paying all retail, sales and use, transportation, export, import, special or other taxes and duties applicable to, and assessable against any work, materials, equipment, services, processes and operations incidental to or involved in this AGREEMENT. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for ascertaining and arranging to pay such taxes and duties. The prices established in this AGREEMENT shall include compensation for any taxes the CONTRACTOR is required to pay by laws and regulations in effect as of the execution of this AGREEMENT.

ARTICLE XII: Notices
All notices and communications shall be sent in writing to the parties at the following addresses:

AGENCY: Chris Kelley CONTRACTOR: [INSERT CONTACT]
CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS CONTRACTOR’S BUSINESS NAME
3191 Katella Avenue Mailing Street Address
Los Alamitos, CA 90720 City, State Zip Code
ARTICLE XIII: Entire Agreement
This AGREEMENT supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or written, between the parties and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties pertaining to the work of improvements described herein. Each party to this AGREEMENT acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein, and that any other agreement, statement or promise not contained in this AGREEMENT shall not be valid or binding. Any modification of this AGREEMENT will be effective only if signed by the party to be charged.

The benefits and obligations of this AGREEMENT shall inure to and be binding upon the representatives, agents, partners, heirs, successors and assigns of the parties hereto. This AGREEMENT shall be construed pursuant to the laws of the State of California.

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ARTICLE XIV: Authority to Contract
The signatories hereto represent that they are authorized to sign on behalf of the respective parties they represent and are competent to do so, and each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably waives any and all rights to challenge signatures on these bases.

ARTICLE XV: General Provisions
A. All reports, documents or other written material (“written products” herein) developed by CONTRACTOR in the performance of this Agreement shall be and remain the property of AGENCY without restriction or limitation upon its use or dissemination by AGENCY. CONTRACTOR may take and retain copies of such written products as desired, but no such written products shall be the subject of a copyright application by CONTRACTOR.

B. In the performance of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate against any employee, subcontractor, or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition or any other unlawful basis.

C. The captions appearing at the commencement of the sections hereof, and in any paragraph thereof, are descriptive only and for convenience in reference to this Agreement.

Should there be any conflict between such heading, and the section or paragraph at the head of which it appears, the section or paragraph hereof, as the case may be, and not such heading, shall control and govern in the construction of this Agreement. Masculine or feminine pronouns shall be substituted for the neuter form and vice versa, and the plural shall be substituted for the singular form and vice versa, in any place or places herein in which the context requires such substitution(s).

D. The waiver by AGENCY or CONTRACTOR of any breach of any term, covenant or condition herein contained shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such term, covenant or condition or of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition herein contained. No term, covenant or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been waived by AGENCY or CONTRACTOR unless in writing.

E. Each right, power and remedy provided for herein or now or hereafter existing at law, in equity, by statute, or otherwise shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other right, power, or remedy provided for herein or now or hereafter existing at law, in equity, by statute, or otherwise. The exercise, the commencement of the exercise, or the forbearance of the exercise by any party of any one or more of such rights, powers or remedies shall not preclude the simultaneous or later exercise by such party of any of all of such other rights, powers or remedies.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto for themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns do hereby agree to the full performance of the covenants herein contained and have caused this AGREEMENT to be executed in duplicate by setting hereunto their names, titles, hands, and seals this Xth day of Month, 20XX (Council Action Date Here)

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CONTRACTOR: Contractor’s Business Name
__________________________________________
Contractor’s Sign Name, Title
Contractor’s License No. XXXXXX
Subscribed and sworn to this _______ day of _________, 20__.

NOTARY PUBLIC ______________________________________________ (SEAL) AGENCY: ______________________________ __________
Mayor Date
City of Los Alamitos
ATTESTED: ______________________________ __________
Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk Date
City of Los Alamitos

APPROVED AS
TO FORM: ______________________________ __________
Michael S. Daudt, City Attorney Date
City of Los Alamitos
( E X E C U T E I N D U P L I C A T E )

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PAYMENT BOND

SIGNING AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS
ON
LOS ALAMITOS BOULEVARD (CIP 23/24-06)

IN THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the City of Los Alamitos, as AGENCY has awarded to Contractor’s Business Name, as CONTRACTOR, a contract for the above-stated project;
AND WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR is required to furnish a bond in connection with the contract, to secure the payment of claims of laborers, mechanics, material persons, and other persons as provided by law; NOW THEREFORE, we, the undersigned CONTRACTOR and SURETY, are held and firmly bound unto AGENCY in the sum of [DESCRIBE VERBALLY; 100% OF TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT—TO BE INSERTED BY CONTRACTOR]Dollars ($XXX,XXX.XX) which is one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract amount for the above-stated project, for which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that if CONTRACTOR, its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, assigns or subcontractors, shall fail to pay any of the persons named in Civil Code Section 3181, or amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to work or labor withheld, and to pay over to the Employment Development Department from the wages of employees of the CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors pursuant to Section 13020 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, with respect to such work and labor, that the surety or sureties herein will pay for the same in an amount not exceeding the sum specified in this bond, otherwise the above obligation shall be void. In case suit is brought upon this bond, SURETY will pay reasonable attorneys’ fees to the plaintiffs and AGENCY in an amount to be fixed by the court.

This bond shall inure to the benefit to any of the persons named in Civil Code Section 3181 as to give a right of action to such persons or their assigns in any suit brought upon this bond.

The SURETY hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or the specifications accompanying it shall in any manner affect SURETY’s obligations on this bond. The SURETY hereby waives notice of any such change, extension, alteration or addition and hereby waives the requirements of Section 2845 of the Civil Code as a condition precedent to any remedies AGENCY may have.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have set their names, titles, hands, and seals this day of ________________, 20__.

Contractor* Contractor’s Signer’s Name, Title
Contractor’s Business Name
Mailing Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Telephone #
Surety* _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
________________________________________________
*Provide CONTRACTOR and SURETY name, address and telephone number and the name, title, address and telephone number for the respective authorized representatives. Power of Attorney must be attached.

Subscribed and sworn to this___ day of _____________________, 20__.

NOTARY PUBLIC........................................................................................................ .......................................................................................................................................(SEAL) (E X E C U T E I N D U P L I C A T E)

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FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND

SIGNING AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS
ON

LOS ALAMITOS BOULEVARD
CIP 23/24-06

IN THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS That Contractor’s Business Name, hereinafter referred to as “CONTRACTOR” as PRINCIPAL, and
, a corporation duly organized and doing business under and by virtue of the laws of the State of California and duly licensed for the purpose of making, guaranteeing, or becoming sole surety upon bonds or undertakings as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, hereinafter referred to as the “AGENCY” in the sum of [DESCRIBE VERBALLY; 100% OF TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT—TO BE INSERTED BY CONTRACTOR]Dollars ($XXX,XXX.XX); which is one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract amount for the above stated project; lawful money of the United States of America for the payment of which sum, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, assigns and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH, that whereas CONTRACTOR has been awarded and is about to enter into a Contract with AGENCY to perform all work required pursuant to the contract documents for the project entitled: SIGNING AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS ON LOS ALAMITOS BOULEVARD CONTRACT which Contract is by this reference incorporated herein, and is required by AGENCY to give this Bond in connection with the execution of the Contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, if CONTRACTOR and his or her Subcontractors shall well and truly do and perform all the covenants and obligations of the Contract on his or her part to be done and performed at the times and in the manner specified herein including compliance with all Contract specifications and quality requirements, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect;
PROVIDED, that any alterations in the work to be done, or in the material to be furnished, which may be made pursuant to the terms of the Contract, shall not in any way release CONTRACTOR or the Surety thereunder, nor shall any extensions of time granted under the provisions of the Contract release either CONTRACTOR or said Surety, and notice of such alterations of extensions of the Contract is hereby waived by said Surety.

In the event suit is brought upon this Bond by AGENCY and judgment is recovered, said Surety shall pay all costs incurred by AGENCY in such suit, including a reasonable attorney’s fee to be fixed by the Court.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have set their names, titles, hands, and seals this_____day of , 20__
Contractor* Name, Title of Signer SURETY*…………………………………… Contractor’s Business Name ……………………………………………
Mailing Street Address ……………………………………………
City, State, Zip Code ……………………………………………
Telephone # ……………………………………………
*Provide CONTRACTOR and SURETY name, address and telephone number and the name, title, address and telephone number for their respective authorized representatives. Power of Attorney must be attached.

Subscribed and sworn to this___ day of ______________ , 20__

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NOTARY PUBLIC..................................................................................................(SEAL) (E X E C U T E I N D U P L I C A T E)

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MAINTENANCE BOND

SIGNING AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS
ON

LOS ALAMITOS BOULEVARD
CIP 23/24-06

IN THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS THAT WHEREAS, the City of Los Alamitos, as AGENCY has awarded to Contractor’s Business Name, as CONTRACTOR, a contract for the abovestated project.

AND WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR is required to furnish a bond in connection with the contract guaranteeing maintenance thereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the undersigned CONTRACTOR and SURETY, are held firmly bound unto AGENCY in the sum of DESCRIBE VERBALLY; 50% OF TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT—TO BE INSERTED BY CONTRACTOR]Dollars ($XXX,XXX.XX), which is fifty percent (50%) of the total contract amount for the above-stated project to be paid to AGENCY, its successors and assigns, for which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH that if CONTRACTOR shall remedy without cost to AGENCY any defects which may develop during a period of one (1) year from the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion of the work performed under the contract, provided such defects are caused by defective or inferior materials or work, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect. In case suit is brought upon this bond, SURETY will pay reasonable attorneys’ fees to the AGENCY in an amount to be fixed by the court.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have set their names, titles, hands, and seals this____ day of
......................................, 20__.

Contractor* Contractor’s Signer’s Name, Title
Contractor’s Business Name
Mailing Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Telephone #
SURETY* ______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
*Provide CONTRACTOR and SURETY name, address and telephone number and the name, title, address and telephone number for their respective authorized representatives. Powers of Attorney must be attached.

Subscribed and sworn to this ........... day of..............................., 20__.

NOTARY PUBLIC.................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................(SEAL) (EXECUTE IN DUPLICATE)

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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
The Contractor shall execute the following form as required by the California Labor Code, Sections 1860 and 1861:

I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.

DATE: Contractor’s Business Name .
(Contractor)
By:
(Signature)

(Title)
Attest:

By:
(Signature)

(Title)
Note: See Section 5 Legal Relations and Responsibilities, Subsection 5-4 of the Standard Specifications for insurance carrier rating requirements.

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ENDORSEMENTS TO INSURANCE POLICY

Name of Insurance Company:

Policy Number:

Effective Date:

The following endorsements are hereby incorporated by reference into the attached Certificate of Insurance as though fully set forth thereon:

1. The naming of an additional insured as herein provided shall not affect any recovery to which such additional insured would be entitled under this policy if not named as such additional insured, and

2. The additional insured named herein shall not be held liable for any premium or expense of any nature on this policy or any extensions thereof, and

3. The additional insured named herein shall not by reason of being so named be considered a member of any mutual insurance company for any purpose whatsoever, and

4. The provisions of the policy will not be changed, suspended, canceled or otherwise terminated as to the interest of the additional insured named herein without first giving such additional insured twenty (20) days’ written notice.

5. Any other insurance held by the additional insured shall not be required to contribute anything toward any loss or expense covered by the insurance, which is referred to by this certificate.

6. The company provided insurance for this certificate is a company licensed to do business in the State of California with a Best’s rating of A+ VIII or greater.

It is agreed that the City of Los Alamitos, its officers and employees, are included as Additional Insureds under the contracts of insurance for which the Certificate of Insurance is given.

Authorized Insurance Agent
Date:

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STATEMENT REGARDING INSURANCE COVERAGE

SIGNING AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS
ON

LOS ALAMITOS BOULEVARD
CIP 23/24-06

IN THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA
The undersigned representative of Bidder hereby certifies that he/she has reviewed the insurance coverage requirements specified in 5.4 LIABILITY INSURANCE of Section E, Standard Specifications. Should Bidder be awarded the contract for the work, the undersigned further certifies that Bidder can meet all of these specification requirements for insurance including insurance coverage of his/her subcontractors.

NAME OF BIDDER: .......................................................................................................

MAILING ADDRESS: ....................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: .......................................................................................................

TITLE: .......................................................................................................

DATE: .......................................................................................................

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CONTRACT INFORMATION AND DOCUMENT
STATEMENT REGARDING CONTRACTOR’S LICENSING LAWS

SIGNING AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS
ON

LOS ALAMITOS BOULEVARD
CIP 23/24-06

IN THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA
[Business & Professions Code § 7028.15]
[Public Contract Code § 20103.5]
I, the undersigned, certify that I am aware of the following provisions of California law and that I, or the entity on whose behalf this certification is given, hold a currently valid California contractor’s license as set forth below:

Business & Professions Code § 7028.15:
a) It is a misdemeanor for any person to submit a bid to a public agency to engage in the business or act in the capacity of a contractor within this state without having a license therefor, except in any of the following cases:
(1)The person is particularly exempted from this chapter. (2)The bid is submitted on a state project governed by Section 10164 of the Public Contract Code or on any local agency project governed by Section 20104 [now § 20103.5] of the Public Contract Code.
b) If a person has been previously convicted of the offense described in this section, the court shall impose a fine of 20 percent of the price of the contract under which the unlicensed person performed contracting work, or four thousand five hundred dollars ($4,500), whichever is greater, or imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 10 days nor more than six months, or both.

In the event the person performing the contracting work has agreed to furnish materials and labor on an hourly basis, “the price of the contract” for the purposes of this subdivision means the aggregate sum of the cost of materials and labor furnished and the cost of completing the work to be performed.
c) This section shall not apply to a joint venture license, as required by Section 7029.1.

However, at the time of making a bid as a joint venture, each person submitting the bid shall be subject to this section with respect to his/her individual licenser. d) This section shall not affect the right or ability of a licensed architect, land surveyor, or registered professional engineer to form joint ventures with licensed contractors to render services within the scope of their respective practices. e) Unless one of the foregoing exceptions applies, a bid submitted to a public agency by a contractor who is not licensed in accordance with this chapter shall be considered nonresponsive and shall be rejected by the public agency. Unless one of the foregoing exceptions applies, a local public agency shall, before awarding a contract or issuing a purchase order, verify that the contractor was properly licensed when the contractor submitted the bid. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, unless one of the foregoing exceptions applies, the registrar may issue a citation to any public officer or employee of a public entity who knowingly awards a contract or issues a purchase order to a contractor who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter. The amount of civil penalties, appeal, and finality of such citations shall be subject to Sections 7028.7 to 7028.13, inclusive. Any contract awarded to, or any purchase order issued to, as contractor who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter is void.

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f) Any compliance or noncompliance with subdivision (e) of this section, as added by Chapter 863 of the Statutes of 1989, shall not invalidate any contract or bid awarded by a public agency during which time that subdivision was in effect. g) A public employee or officer shall not be subject to a citation pursuant to this section if the public employee, officer, or employing agency made an inquiry to the board for the purposes of verifying the license status of any person or contractor and the board failed to respond to the inquiry within three business days. For purposes of this section, a telephone response by the board shall be deemed sufficient.

Public Contract Code § 20103.5:

In all contracts subject to this part where federal funds are involved, no bid submitted shall be invalidated by the failure of the bidder to be licensed in accordance with the laws of this state.

However, at the time the contract is awarded, the contractor shall be properly licensed in accordance with the laws of this state. The first payment for work or material under any contract shall not be made unless and until the Registrar of Contractors verifies to the agency that the records of the Contractors’ State License Board indicate that the contractor was properly licensed at the time the contract was awarded. Any bidder or contractor not so licensed shall be subject to all legal penalties imposed by law, including, but not limited to, any appropriate disciplinary action by the Contractors’ State License Board. The agency shall include a statement to that effect in the standard form of pre-qualification questionnaire and financial statement. Failure of the bidder to obtain proper and adequate licensing for an award of a contract shall constitute a failure to execute the contract and shall result in the forfeiture of the security of the bidder.

Contractors License Number: _____________________________________________ License Expiration Date: _____________________________________________ Authorized Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________________

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SECTION E

SIGNING AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS
ON

LOS ALAMITOS BOULEVARD
CIP 23/24-06

IN THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

SIGNING AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS
ON

LOS ALAMITOS BOULEVARD
CIP 23/24-06

IN THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA
0-1 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
Except as hereinafter amended, the provisions of the 2021 Edition of the “Green Book,” Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (“SSPWC”), with the latest Supplements, prepared and promulgated by the Southern California Chapters of the American Public Works Association and the Associated General Contractors of America, and these modifications thereto are adopted as the “Standard Specifications” for the Agency. These Standard Specifications will be numbered as Sections 0 through 800 per the SSPWC.
0-2 NUMBERING OF SECTIONS
The numbering of sections and subsections in these amendments and modifications are compatible with the numbering of sections in the SSPWC.
0-3 AMENDMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS
The following sections of the SSPWC are amended as provided herein. In the event of any inconsistencies between the amendments outlined herein and the SSPWC, these amendments shall control.
1-2 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Add the following:

Agent—Shall include persons and companies, other than the Contractor, retained by the City to perform design and construction services in relation to the Work.

Acceptance—The Agency’s formal written acceptance of a project that has been completed in all respects in accordance with the plans and specifications and any modifications thereof.

City—The City of Los Alamitos, California, as the Agency and Owner.

City Council—City Council of the City of Los Alamitos, California.

Construction Manager—Persons and/or company retained by the City to perform construction management services.

Design Engineer—Persons and/or company retained by the City to perform engineering design services.

Due Notice—A written notification, provided in due time, of a proposed action, where the contract requires such notification within a specified time (usually 48 hours or two working days) prior to the commencement of the contemplated action.

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Engineer—The City Engineer of the City of Los Alamitos, or his/her authorized representative.

Geotechnical Engineer—Person licensed to practice Soils Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering pursuant to the laws of the State of California and retained by the Agency during construction.

Prompt—The briefest interval of time required for a considered reply, including time required for approval by a governing body.

Standard Plans—“Standard Plans for Public Works Construction” - Latest edition of the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association.

State Standard Specifications (“SSS”)—Standard Specifications prepared by the State of California, Business and Transportation Agency, Department of Transportation.

State Standard Plans (“SSP”)—Standard Plans prepared by State of California, Business and Transportation Agency, Department of Transportation.

Working Days—Any days, except: (1) Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays on which Los Alamitos City Hall is closed for business; (2) days when work is suspended by the Engineer for reasons unrelated to the performance of the contractor, and provided in Subsections 6-3 and 6-3.1; and (3) days determined to be non-working in accordance with Section 6-3 “Time of Completion”. 1-3.3 INSTITUTIONS
Add the following:

AGCA Associated General Contractors of America
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
CSI Construction Specifications Institute
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
SSS State of California Standard Specifications, latest edition, Department of Transportation SSP State of California Standard Plans, latest edition, Department of Transportation.

SSPWC Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, as specified in Subsection 0-1 1-6 BIDDING AND SUBMISSION OF THE BID
1-6.2 SUBCONTRACTOR LISTING
Replace the third paragraph with the following:

Subcontracting of more than one-half of one percent of the work for which no Subcontractor was designated in the original Bid will be allowed only in cases of public emergency or necessity and only after the Engineer makes a written finding of circumstances constituting public emergency or necessity.

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Delete the fourth paragraph and replace with the following:

The Contractor must obtain written consent of the City Council to substitute a Subcontractor designated in the original Bid, to permit any subcontract to be assigned or transferred, or to otherwise allow a subcontract to be performed by anyone other than the originally designated Subcontractor.

Delete the fifth paragraph and replace with the following:

A violation of any of the above provisions will be considered a violation of the Contract, and the City may cancel the Contract and collect appropriate damages or assess the Contractor a penalty of not more than ten (10) percent of the subcontract involved.

Add the following:

If subcontracted work is not being performed in a satisfactory manner, the City will notify the Contractor of the need to take corrective action and the Engineer may report the facts to the City Council. Upon order by City Council and the Contractor’s receipt of written instructions from the Engineer, the Subcontractor shall immediately be removed from the Work and may not again be employed on the Work.
1-7 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT
1-7.1 GENERAL
Add the following:

The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

The Contract will be awarded, if at all, to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder determined as provided on the Proposal Form, whose proposal complies with all the requirements prescribed. Such award, if made, will be made within the number of days stated in the proposal form. Refusal or failure to deliver the executed contract, bonds, or insurance in the form provided in the Contract and approved by the Agency’s attorney within the time provided herein shall be cause, at the Agency’s option, for the annulment of the award and forfeiture of the bid security. In such event, the Agency may successively award the Contract to the next lowest responsible and responsive Bidder until a properly executed Contract, bonds, and insurance is obtained, or it may at any time reject all remaining bids and proceed as provided by law. The refusal or failure of a successive lowest responsible and responsive Bidder to execute the Contract may, at the Agency’s option, result in an annulment of the award to that Bidder and the forfeiture of that Bidder’s bid security. The periods of time specified above within which the award of the Contract may be made shall be subject to extension for such further period as may be agreed upon in writing between the Agency and the concerned Bidder.

The Agency reserves the right to waive any irregularities.

Within ten (10) calendar days after the date of the Notice of Award, the Contractor shall execute and return the following contract documents to the Agency:

Contract Agreement (in duplicate)
Faithful Performance Bond (in duplicate)
Maintenance Bond (in duplicate)
Payment Bond (in duplicate)
Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance Certificate (two original)

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Additionally Insured Endorsement
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Certificate (two original) A corporation to which an award is made may be required, before the Contract agreement is executed by the Agency, to furnish evidence of its corporate existence, of its right to enter into contracts in the State of California, and that the officers signing the contract and bonds for the corporation have the authority to do so.
1-7.2 CONTRACT BONDS
Add the following:

The PAYMENT BOND shall remain in force until thirty-five (35) days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion. The FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND shall remain in force until the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion. The MAINTENANCE BOND shall remain in force until one (1) year after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion.

All bonds must be accompanied by a Power of Attorney
SECTION 2 – SCOPE OF THE WORK
2-1 WORK TO BE DONE
Add the following:

Any plan or method of work suggested by the Agency or the Engineer to the Contractor but not specified or required, if adopted or followed by the Contractor in whole or in part, shall be used at the risk and responsibility of the Contractor; and the Agency and the Engineer shall assume no responsibility therefore and in no way be held liable for any defects in the work which may result from or be caused by use of such plan or method of work.

The work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following items as shown on the plans and specified in these Special Provisions:

The City of Los Alamitos proposes to modify existing signing and striping, including buffered bicycle lanes with parking on Los Alamitos Boulevard from North City Limit to Katella Avenue. 2-2 PERMITS
Replace first paragraph with the following:

Prior to the start of any work, the Contractor shall apply for and receive any applicable City, County, State, and Federal permits.
2-3 RIGHT-OF-WAY
Add the following:

When the Contractor arranges for additional work areas and facilities temporarily required by him/her, he/she shall provide the Agency with proof that the additional work areas and/or facilities have been left

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in a condition satisfactory to the owner(s) of said work areas and/or facilities prior to acceptance of the work.
2-4 COOPERATION AND COLLATERAL WORK
Add the following:

Contractor shall coordinate his/her work so as to minimize disruption to ongoing or scheduled private development projects in the project area.
2-7 CHANGES INITIATED BY THE AGENCY
2-7.1 GENERAL
Add the following:

All final locations determined in the field, and any deviations from the Plans and Specification, shall be marked in red on the documents to show the as-built conditions. Contractor shall maintain a complete and accurate record of all changes of construction from that shown in these plans and specifications for the purpose of providing a basis for construction record drawings. No changes shall be made without prior written approval of the Engineer. Upon completion of the Project, Contractor shall deliver this record of all construction changes to the Engineer along with a letter which declares that other than these noted changes “the Project was constructed in conformance with the Contract Documents”. Final payment will not be made until this requirement is met.

As the figured dimensions shown on the drawings and in the specifications of the Contract may not in every case agree with scaled dimensions, the figured dimensions shall be followed in preference to the scaled dimensions, and drawings to a large scale shall be followed in preference to the drawings to a small scale. Should it appear that the work to be performed, or any related matter, are not sufficiently detailed or explained in the Contract documents, the Contractor shall apply to the Engineer for such further explanations as necessary, and shall conform to such further explanations provided by the Engineer as part of the Contract to the extent that it is consistent with the terms of the Contract.

Caution: The engineer preparing these plans will not be responsible or liable for unauthorized changes to or uses of these plans. All changes to the plans must be approved in writing by the Engineer.

SECTION 3 – CONTROL OF THE WORK
3-3 SUBCONTRACTORS
Replace the first paragraph with the following:

All persons engaged in the Work, including Subcontractors and their employees, will be considered employees of the Contractor. The Contractor will be held responsible for their work. The Agency will deal directly and solely with the Contractor and make all payments to the Contractor. 3-5 INSPECTION
Add the following:

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The Agency shall inspect for compliance with requirements for 8-hour days and 40-hour weeks on normal working days. The Contractor shall reimburse the Agency, at rates established by the Agency, for any additional inspection, including inspection on legal holidays. 3-10 SURVEYING
3-10.1 GENERAL
Add the following:

The Contractor shall be responsible for all survey and layout of work.

The line and grades for construction will be parallel to and offset from the position of the work. From the established lines and grades, the Contractor shall extend the necessary lines and grades for construction of the work and shall be responsible for the correctness of same. 3-12 WORK SITE MAINTENANCE
3-12.1 General
Add the following Subsection:
3-12.1.1 WORK AREA APPEARANCE
The Contractor shall maintain a neat appearance to the Work.

All unsuitable construction materials and rubbish and debris shall be regularly removed from the job site, be transported to a suitable location, and be disposed of in a proper and legal manner.

In any area visible to the public, the following shall apply:

1. Broken concrete and debris developed during clearing and grubbing shall be disposed of weekly.

2. The Contractor shall furnish trash bins for all debris from structure construction. All debris shall be placed in trash bins daily.

3. Forms or false work that are to be re-used shall be neatly stacked concurrent with their removal.

4. Forms and false work that are not to be re-used shall be disposed of with their removal.

5. Wash down from concrete trucks shall be at one location. Concrete from wash down procedures shall be removed from the site weekly.
3-12.3 NOISE CONTROL
Add the following:

A noise level limit of 85 dba at a distance of fifty (50) feet shall apply to all construction equipment on or related to the job, whether owned by the Contractor or not. The use of excessively loud warning signals shall be avoided except in those cases where required for the protection of personnel.

The Contractor shall arrange and maintain a secure storage site for all equipment and materials. All equipment and unused materials shall be returned to this site at the end of each work day.

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3-12.6 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
3-12.6.1 General
Add the following:

This item shall consist of preparation, implementation and compliance with a storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) for the project, if applicable. 3-12.6.2 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPs)
Add the following:

All storm water pollution prevention measures shall be in accordance with the submitted SWPPP. In the event circumstances during the course of construction require changes to the original SWPPP, a revised plan shall be promptly submitted to the Agency’s representative in each instance. No responsibility shall accrue to the Agency as a result of the plan or as a result of knowledge of the plan. All work installed by the Contractor in connection with the SWPPP but not specified to become a permanent part of the project shall be removed and the site restored in so far as practical to its original condition prior to completion of construction or when directed by the Agency’s representative. 3-12.6.5 PAYMENT
Add the following:

Unless otherwise indicated in the Special Provision, measurement and payment for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Measures, as described herein, shall be included in the items of Work requiring storm water pollution prevention measures as indicated in the project Special Provisions. Such payment shall be considered full compensation for all labor, materials, tools, and equipment for completion, and implementation and compliance with the SWPPP.
3-13 COMPLETION, ACCEPTANCE, AND WARRANTY
3-13.3 WARRANTY
Add the following:

The Contractor shall warrant and guarantee the entire Work and all parts thereof, including that performed and constructed by subcontractors, and others employed directly or indirectly on the Work, against faulty or defective materials, equipment or workmanship for the maximum period provided by law. In addition thereto, for a period of one (1) year commencing on the date of acceptance of the Work, the Contractor shall, upon the receipt of notice in writing from the Agency, promptly make all repairs arising out of defective materials, workmanship or equipment and bear the cost thereof. The Agency is hereby authorized to make such repairs and the Contractor and Surety shall bear the cost thereof if, ten (10) days after the giving of such notice to the Contractor, the Contractor has failed to make or undertake with due diligence the repairs; provided, however, that, in the case of an emergency where, in the opinion of the Agency, delay could cause serious loss or damage, repairs may be made without notice being sent to the Contractor or Surety, and all expense in connection therewith shall be charged to the Contractor and Surety.

For the purpose of this article “Acceptance of the Work” shall mean the acceptance of the Work by the Agency in accordance with Subsection 3-13.2 but not for the purpose of extinguishing any covenant or agreement or agreement on the part of the Contractor to be performed or fulfilled under this Contract,

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which has not in fact been performed or fulfilled at the time of such acceptance all of such covenants and agreements, shall continue to be binding on the Contractor until they have been fulfilled.

The effective date of Acceptance of the Work and commencement of the Guarantee shall be the date of acceptance of the Notice of Completion by the City Council.

Add the following subsection to Subsection 3-13:
3-13.3.4 General Guaranty
The Contractor shall remedy any defects in the Work and pay for any damage to other work resulting therefrom, which shall appear within a period of one year from the date of final acceptance of the Work unless a longer period is specified. The Agency will give notice of observed defects with reasonable promptness.

SECTION 4 – CONTROL OF MATERIALS
4-1 GENERAL
Add the following:

The Contractor and all subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors, shall guarantee that the entire Work will meet all requirements of this Contract as to the quality of materials, equipment, and workmanship. The Contractor, at no cost to the Agency, shall make any repairs or replacements made necessary by defects in materials, equipment, or workmanship that become evident within one year after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion. Within this one year period, the Contractor shall also restore to full compliance with the requirements of this Contract any portion of the Work which is found not to meet those requirements. The Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold the Agency, its officers, agents, and employees harmless from claims of any kind due to injuries or damages arising, directly or indirectly, from said defects or noncompliance.

The Contractor shall make all repairs, replacements, and restorations within thirty-five (35) days after the date of the Engineers’ written notice.

If, in the opinion of the Engineer, the defective work is not of sufficient magnitude or importance to make the work dangerous or undesirable, or if, in the opinion of the Engineer, the removal of such work is impractical or will create conditions which are dangerous or undesirable, the Agency shall have the right and authority to retain such work instead of requiring it to be removed and reconstructed, but will make such deductions thereof in the payments due or to become due to the Contractor as the Agency may deem just and reasonable.
4-4 TESTING
Replace the third and fourth sentences of the first paragraph with the following:

Except as elsewhere specified, the Agency will bear the cost of testing material and/or workmanship which meet or exceed the requirements indicated in the Standard Specifications and the Special Provisions. The Contractor shall bear the cost of all other tests, including the retesting of material or workmanship that fails to pass the first test.
4-6 TRADE NAMES
Replace the third sentence of the second paragraph with the following:

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Approval of equipment and materials offered as equivalents to those specified must be obtained prior to the opening of bids as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders.

Add the following:

Along with information supplied by the Contractor regarding equivalency of the proposed item, the Contractor shall clearly identify all deviations from the specified item. Deviations discovered by the Engineer after acceptance of an “or equal” item which were not identified by the Contractor with his/her submittal shall be cause for rejection of the “or equal” item. Contractor shall be due no additional compensation in time or money for acceptance or rejection of a proposed “or equal” item and subsequent replacement with the item specified. Contractor shall pay cost to Agency for items requiring more than two submittals and analysis of any shop drawing which requires more than a general review of an “or equal” item.

SECTION 5 – LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
5-3 LABOR
5-3.1 General
Add the following:

The Contractor shall ensure unlimited access to the job site for all Equal Opportunity Compliance officers.

Every Contractor and Subcontractor shall keep an accurate record showing the name, occupation, and the actual per diem wages paid to each worker employed by him/her in connection with the public work. The record shall be kept open at all reasonable hours to the inspection of the body awarding the Contract and to the Division of Labor Law Enforcement.

Add the following Subsection:
5-3.4.1 OVERTIME AND SHIFT WORK
The Contractor may establish overtime and shift work as a regular procedure only with the written permission of the Engineer. Such permission may be revoked at any time. No work other than overtime and shift work established as a regular procedure shall be done between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m., nor on Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays, except such work as is necessary for the proper care and protection of the work already performed or except in case of an emergency.

All costs for overtime inspection, except those occurring as a result of overtime and shift work established as a regular procedure, shall be paid by the Contractor. Overtime inspection shall include inspection required during holidays observed by the AGC and Trade Unions, Saturdays, Sundays, and any weekday between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m.. Such costs will include but will not necessarily be limited to engineering, inspection, general supervision and other overhead expenses that are directly chargeable to the overtime work. The Agency shall deduct all such charges from payments due the Contractor. 5-4.2 GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
Replace Subsection 5-4.2 with the following:
5-4.2.1 GENERAL. CONTRACTOR and AGENCY agree that Agency, its employees, agents and officials should, to the extent permitted by law, be fully protected from any loss, injury, damage, claim,

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lawsuit, cost, expense, attorneys fees, litigation costs, defense costs, court costs or any other cost arising out of or in any way related to the performance of this Agreement. Accordingly, the provisions of this indemnity provision are intended by the parties to be interpreted and construed to provide the fullest protection possible under the law to the Agency. CONTRACTOR acknowledges that AGENCY would not have entered into this Agreement in the absence of the commitment of CONTRACTOR to indemnify and protect AGENCY as set forth here.
5-4.2.2 To the full extent permitted by law, CONTRACTOR shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless AGENCY, its employees, agents and officials, from any liability, claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged, or threatened, actual attorneys fees incurred by AGENCY, court costs, interest, defense costs including expert witness fees and any other costs or expenses of any kind whatsoever without restriction or limitation incurred in relation to, as a consequence of, arising out of or in any way attributable actually, allegedly or impliedly, in whole or in part to the performance of this Agreement. All obligations under this provision are to be paid by CONTRACTOR as they are incurred by the AGENCY. 5-4.2.3 Without affecting the rights of AGENCY under any provision of this agreement or this section, CONTRACTOR shall not be required to indemnify and hold harmless AGENCY as set forth above for liability attributable to the sole fault of AGENCY, provided such sole fault is determined by agreement between the parties or the findings of a court of competent jurisdiction.

This exception will apply only in instances where the AGENCY is shown to have been solely at fault and not in instances where CONTRACTOR is solely or partially at fault or in instances where AGENCY’s fault accounts for only a percentage of the liability involved. In those instances, the obligation of CONTRACTOR will be all-inclusive and AGENCY will be indemnified for all liability incurred, even though a percentage of the liability is attributable to the conduct of the AGENCY. 5-4.2.4 CONTRACTOR acknowledges that its obligation pursuant to this section extends to liability attributable to AGENCY, if that liability is less than the sole fault of AGENCY. CONTRACTOR has no obligation under this Agreement for liability proven in a court of competent jurisdiction or by written agreement between the parties to be the sole fault of AGENCY. 5-4.2.5 The obligations of CONTRACTOR under this or any other provision of this Agreement will not be limited by the provisions of any workers compensation act or similar act. CONTRACTOR expressly waives its statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to AGENCY, its employees, agents and officials.
5-4.2.6 CONTRACTOR agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those as set forth here in this section from each and every subcontractor, sub-tier contractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONTRACTOR in the performance or subject matter of this Agreement. In the event CONTRACTOR fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required here, CONTRACTOR agrees to be fully responsible according to the terms of this section.
5-4.2.7 Failure of AGENCY to monitor compliance with these requirements imposes no additional obligations on AGENCY and will in no way act as a waiver of any rights hereunder. This obligation to indemnify and defend AGENCY as set forth herein is binding on the successors, assigns or heirs of CONTRACTOR and shall survive the termination of this Agreement or this section. 5-4.2.8 CONTRACTOR agrees to provide insurance in accordance with the requirements as set forth here. If CONTRACTOR uses existing coverage to comply with these requirements and that coverage does not meet the requirements set forth herein, CONTRACTOR agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the existing coverage to do so. The following coverages will be provided by CONTRACTOR and maintained on behalf of AGENCY and in accordance with the requirements set forth herein.

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5-4.2.9 Commercial General Liability/Umbrella Insurance. Primary insurance shall be provided on ISOCGL form No. CG 00 01 11 85 or 88. Total limits shall be not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence for all coverages and two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) general aggregate. AGENCY and its officers, agents and employees shall be named as additional insureds using ISO additional insureds endorsement form CG 20 10 11 85 (in no event will AGENCY accept an endorsement form with an edition date later than 1990). Coverage shall apply on a primary noncontributing basis in relation to any other insurance or self-insurance, primary or excess, available to AGENCY or any employee or agent of AGENCY. Coverage shall not be limited to the vicarious liability or supervisory role of any additional insured. Umbrella Liability Insurance (over primary) shall apply to bodily injury/property damage, personal injury/advertising injury, at a minimum, and shall include a “drop down” provision providing primary coverage above a maximum of $25,000.00 self-insured retention for liability not covered by primary policies but covered by the umbrella policy. Coverage shall be following form to any underlying coverage. Coverage shall be provided on a “pay on behalf” basis, with defense costs payable in addition to policy limits. There shall be no cross-liability exclusion.

Policies shall have concurrent starting and ending dates.

Each policy of insurance shall contain a clause prohibiting cancellation, modification or lapse without thirty (30) days prior written notice having been given to the City. All insurance policies shall be subject to approval by the City Attorney and certificates evidencing such policies shall be provided to the City concurrently with the filing of all required bonds.

5.4.2.10 Business Auto/Umbrella Liability Insurance. Primary coverage shall be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 06 92 including symbol 1 (Any Auto). Limits shall be no less than two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) per accident. Starting and ending dates shall be concurrent. If CONTRACTOR owns no autos, a non-owned auto endorsement to the General Liability policy drafted above is acceptable.
5-4.3 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE
Replace Subsection 5-4.3 with the following:
5-4.3.1 Workers’ Compensation/Employers’ Liability shall be written on a policy form providing workers’ compensation statutory benefits as required by law. Employers’ liability limits shall be no less than one million dollars per accident or disease. Employers’ liability coverage shall be scheduled under any umbrella policy described above. Unless otherwise agreed, this policy shall be endorsed to waive any right of subrogation as respects the AGENCY, its officers, agents or employees. 5-4.3.2 CONTRACTOR and AGENCY further agree as follows:
5-4.3.2.1 This Section supersedes all other sections and provisions of this Agreement to the extent that any other section or provision conflicts with or impairs the provisions of this Section. 5-4.3.2.2 Nothing contained in this Section is to be construed as affecting or altering the legal status of the parties to this Agreement. The insurance requirements set forth in this Section are intended to be separate and distinct from any other provision in this Agreement and shall be interpreted as such. 5-4.3.2.3 All insurance coverage and limits provided pursuant to this Agreement shall apply to the full extent of the policies involved, available, or applicable. Nothing contained in this Agreement or any other agreement relating to the AGENCY or its operations limits the application of each insurance coverage.
5-4.3.2.4 Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally

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provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only and is not intended by any party to be all-inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type.
5-4.3.2.5 For purposes of insurance coverage only, this Agreement shall be deemed to have been executed immediately upon any party hereto taking any steps that can be deemed to be in furtherance of or towards performance of this Agreement.
5-4.3.2.6 All general or auto liability insurance coverage provided pursuant to this Agreement, or any other agreements pertaining to the performance of this Agreement, shall not prohibit CONTRACTOR, and CONTRACTOR’s agents, officers or employees from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss.

Contractor hereby waives all rights of subrogation against AGENCY. 5-4.3.2.7 Unless otherwise approved by AGENCY, CONTRACTOR’s insurance shall be written by insurers authorized to do business in the State of California and with a minimum “Best’s” Insurance Guide rating of “A+VIII.” Self-insurance will not be considered to comply with these insurance specifications.
5-4.3.2.8 In the event any policy of insurance required by this Agreement does not comply with these requirements or is canceled and not replaced, AGENCY has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by AGENCY will be promptly reimbursed by CONTRACTOR. Upon CONTRACTOR’s failure to make such reimbursement within 30 days of written demand, AGENCY may deduct that sum from any monies due CONTRACTOR hereunder or otherwise. 5-4.3.2.9 CONTRACTOR agrees to provide evidence of the insurance required herein, satisfactory to AGENCY, consisting of certificate(s) of insurance evidencing all of the coverages required and an additional insured endorsement to CONTRACTOR’s general liability and umbrella liability policy (if any) using ISO form CG 20 10 11 85. Certificate(s) are to reflect that the insurer will provide 30 days’ notice of any cancellation of coverage. CONTRACTOR agrees to require its insurer to modify such certificates to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of insurer to mail written notice of cancellation imposes no obligation, and to delete the word “endeavor” with regard to any notice provisions. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide complete copies of policies to AGENCY upon request. 5-4.3.2.10 CONTRACTOR shall provide proof that policies of insurance required herein expiring during the term of this Agreement have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage. Such proof shall be furnished within 72 hours of the expiration of the coverages. 5-4.3.2.11 Any actual or alleged failure on the part of AGENCY or any other additional insured under these requirements to obtain proof of insurance required under this Agreement in no way waives any right or remedy of AGENCY or any additional insured, in this or any other regard. 5-4.3.2.12 CONTRACTOR agrees to require all subcontractors or other parties hired for this project to provide general liability insurance naming as additional insureds all parties to this Agreement.

CONTRACTOR agrees to obtain certificates evidencing such coverage and make reasonable efforts to ensure that such coverage is provided as required here. CONTRACTOR agrees to require that no contract used by any subcontractor, or contracts CONTRACTOR enters into on behalf of AGENCY, will reserve the right to charge back to AGENCY the cost of insurance required by this Agreement.

CONTRACTOR agrees that upon request, all agreements with subcontractors or others with whom CONTRACTOR contracts on behalf of AGENCY will be submitted to AGENCY for review. Failure of AGENCY to request copies of such agreement will not impose any liability on AGENCY, its officers, agents, or employees.

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5-4.3.2.13 If CONTRACTOR is a Limited Liability Company, general liability coverage must be amended so that the Limited Liability Company and its Managers, Affiliates, employees, agents and other persons necessary or incidental to its operations are insureds. 5-4.3.2.14 CONTRACTOR agrees to provide immediate notice to AGENCY of any claim or loss against CONTRACTOR that includes AGENCY as a defendant. AGENCY assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims.
5-7 SAFETY
Add the following:

At the pre-construction meeting, the Contractor shall submit his/her complete construction schedule to the Engineer for approval. The Contractor shall submit requests for changes in the schedule to the Engineer for approval at least forty eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled Work.

Add the following Subsection 5-8 Project Information Sign:
5-8 PROJECT INFORMATION SIGN
Work specified in this section includes providing all materials and performing all operations to fabricate, install, modify and/or relocate Project Information Signs, and as specified in these Special Provisions.

Submit a shop drawings for all sign panels, and the Manufacturer’s data for the Sign Panels.

MATERIALS
A. Project Information Signs shall be constructed per Caltrans specifications for aluminum single sheet and laminated panel signs.

B. Sign Posts shall be constructed of wood and shall conform to the provisions of section 56-2.02B, Caltrans.

C. Mounting Hardware shall be furnished by the Contractor and shall conform to the provisions of section 56-2.02D, Caltrans.

D. To properly provide for changing traffic conditions, the Contractor shall be prepared to furnish on short notice (within 48 hours) additional sign panels, posts and mounting hardware. The Contractor shall make arrangements with a supplier who is able, on a daily basis, to furnish such items on short notice.

INSTALLATION
A. For this contract, Zero (0) Project Information Sign(s) are required and shall be installed, relocated or modified as directed by the City Engineer and shall conform to the provisions of sections 56-2.03, and 56-

2.04, Caltrans.

B. All signs shall have breakaway features as detailed in Standard Plan RS2, “Roadside Sign Details,” Caltrans.

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C. Signs to be removed and/or relocated as directed by the City Engineer shall be installed at the new location on the same day said sign is removed from its previous location.

D. The location of each sign shall be as directed by the City Engineer or his designee.

Project information sign should be installed in a way to have bottom of sign at least 7 feet above the ground.

The project information signs shall be erected five (5) working days prior to the start of work.

The sign shall show the project name, funding source, and City logo. The sign shall list the names of the City Manager, City Council, Director of Development Services, and City Engineer. Contractor shall submit a mock-up to the City for review prior to manufacturing sign. The Contractor shall revise all misspellings and any other corrections on the sign at no extra cost to the City.

Upon completion of the project, City shall keep all of the Project Information Signs.

Measurement and payment for Project Information Sign shall be at the unit bid price per each (EA) and shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals for doing all work involved in construction of these items and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

SECTION 6 – PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS OF THE WORK
6-1 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE AND COMMENCEMENT OF THE WORK
Add the following:

Prior to issuing the Notice to Proceed, the Engineer will schedule and conduct a pre-construction meeting with the Contractor to review the proposed construction schedule and delivery dates, arrange utility coordination, discuss construction methods, and clarify inspection procedures. 6-2 PROSECUTION OF THE WORK
Replace the last sentence of first paragraph with the following:

Should the Contractor fail to take the necessary steps to fully accomplish said purposes, after orders of the Engineer to do so, the Agency may suspend the work in whole or in part, until the Contractor takes said steps at no cost to the Agency.

Add the following:

The Contractor shall submit monthly progress reports to the Engineer by the tenth day of each month.

The report shall include an updated construction schedule. Any deviations from the original schedule shall be explained. Progress payments will be withheld pending receipt of any outstanding reports. 6-3 TIME OF COMPLETION
Add the following subsection:
6-3.3 WORKING DAY
The Contractor’s activities shall be confined to the hours between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. In addition, the Contractor shall not perform any Work on Saturday, Sunday, or on

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Agency-designated holidays. Agency-designated holidays are listed in TABLE 1 – AGENCYDESIGNATED HOLIDAYS below. Deviation from these hours will be permitted upon approval of the Engineer, except in emergencies involving immediate hazard to persons or property.

Deviations from these hours will not be permitted without the prior consent of the Engineer, except in emergencies involving immediate hazard to persons or property. In the event of either a requested or emergency deviation, inspection service fees will be charged against the Contractor. Service fees will be calculated at overtime rates including benefits, overhead, and travel time; and will be deducted from the amounts due the Contractor.

Failure of the Contractor to adhere to working day requirements will result in damages being sustained by the City. Such damages are, and will continue to be, impracticable and extremely difficult to determine.

For each OCCURRENCE of a working day or hours violation, as provided herein, the Contractor shall pay to the Agency, or have withheld from monies due to it, the sum of $1,000.00.

TABLE 1 – AGENCY-DESIGNATED HOLIDAYS
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
President’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day

EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT SHALL CONSTITUTE AGREEMENT BY THE AGENCY AND CONTRACTOR THAT $1,000 PER VIOLATION IS THE MINIMUM VALUE OF THE COST AND

ACTUAL DAMAGED CAUSED BY FAILURE OF THE CONTRACTOR TO LIMIT

PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK BETWEEN THE ALLOTTED TIMES, THAT SUCH SUM SHALL

NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A PENALTY, AND THAT SUCH SUM MAY BE DEDUCTED FROM PAYMENTS DUE THE CONTRACTOR IF SUCH DELAY OCCURS.
6-4 DELAYS AND EXTENSION OF TIME
6-4.1 GENERAL
Add the following Subsections:
6-4.1.1 Notice of Delays
Whenever the Contractor foresees any delay in the prosecution of the work, and in any event immediately upon the occurrence of any delay which the Contractor regards as unavoidable, he/she shall notify the Engineer in writing of the probability of the occurrence of such delay and its cause so that the Engineer may take immediate steps to prevent, if possible, the occurrence or continuance of the delay, or, if prevention is not possible, may determine whether the delay is to be considered avoidable or unavoidable, how long it continues, and to what extent it will delay the prosecution and completion of the work. It will be concluded that any and all delays which have occurred in the prosecution and completion of the work have been avoidable delays, except such delays as shall have been called to the attention of the Engineer at the time of their occurrence and found by him/her to have been unavoidable. The Contractor shall make no claims for any delay not called to the attention of the Engineer at the time of its occurrence as an unavoidable delay.

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6-4.1.2 Avoidable Delays
Avoidable delays in the prosecution or completion of the work shall include all delays which in the opinion of the Engineer would have been avoided by the exercise of care, prudence, foresight, and diligence on the part of the Contractor of his/her subcontractors. The following shall be considered avoidable delays within the meaning of the contract: 1) Delays in the prosecution of parts of the work which may in themselves be unavoidable but do not necessarily prevent or delay the prosecution of other parts of the work or the completion of the whole work within the time herein specified; 2) Reasonable loss of time resulting from the necessity of submitting samples of materials and drawings to the Engineer for approval and from performing tests of materials, measurements, and inspections; 3) Reasonable interference of other contractors employed by the Agency and/or other contractors working in the area which do not necessarily prevent the completion of the whole work within the time agreed upon; 4) Delays resulting from inaccurate or incomplete shop drawing submittals; and 5) Interference of other contractors performing concurrent work.
6-4.1.3 Extension of Time
In case the work is not completed in the time specified, including such extensions of time as may have been granted for unavoidable delays, the Contractor will be assessed damages for delay in accordance with Paragraph 6-9. The Agency, however, shall have the right to grant an extension of time for avoidable delay if it is deemed in his/her best interest to do so. During such extension of time, the Contractor will be charged for engineering and inspection services and other costs as provided in Paragraph 6-4.2.1 but will not be assessed damages pursuant to Paragraph 6-9. 6-4.2 EXTENSIONS OF TIME
Add the following Subsection:
6-4.2.1 Compensation to Agency for Extension of Time
Compensation for extension of time for avoidable delay granted pursuant to Paragraph 6-4.1.3 shall be the actual cost to the Agency for engineering, inspection, general supervision, and overhead expenses which are directly chargeable to the work and which accrue during the period of such extension, except that the cost of final inspection and preparation of the final estimate shall not be included. 6-4.4 WRITTEN NOTICE AND REPORT
Replace Subsection 6-4.4 with the following:

Requests for an extension of time must be delivered to the Agency within ten (10) consecutive calendar days following the date of the occurrence that caused the delay. The request must be submitted in writing and must state the cause of the delay, the date of the occurrence causing the delay, and the amount of additional time requested. This shall be included as part of a revised construction schedule required in Section 6-1. Requests for extensions of time shall be supported by all evidence reasonably available or known to the Contractor, which would support the extension of time requested. Requests for extensions of time, which are not received within the time specified above, shall result in the forfeiture of the Contractor’s right to receive any extension of time requested.

If the Contractor is requesting an extension of time because of weather, he/she shall supply daily written reports to the Agency’s representative describing such weather, and the work that could not be performed that day because of such weather or conditions resulting therefrom and that he/she otherwise would have performed.

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6-9 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Replace Subsection 6-9 Liquidated Damages with the following:
6-9 FORFEITURE DUE TO DELAY
The Contractor shall complete all or any designated portion of the Work called for under the Contract within the time set forth in Part C (Proposal) of these Specifications.

In accordance with Government Code 53069.85, and all other applicable law, the Contractor agrees to forfeit and pay the Agency the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per day for each and every day of unauthorized delay beyond the completion date, which shall be deducted from any monies due the Contractor. This payment shall be considered liquidated damages. Contractor agrees that such liquidated damages are reasonable under the circumstances existing at the time of execution of the contract, that such liquidated damages are to compensate Agency for losses that are difficult to measure and that such damages are not a penalty.

Failure of the Contractor to perform any covenant or condition contained in the Contract Documents within the time period specified shall constitute a material breach of this Contract entitling the Agency to terminate the Contract unless the Contractor applies for, and receives, an extension of time in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 6-4.

Failure of the Agency to insist upon the performance of any covenant or conditions within the time period specified in the Contract Documents shall not constitute a waiver of the Contractor’s duty to complete performance within the designated periods unless the Agency has executed a waiver in writing.

The Agency’s agreement to waive a specific time provision or to extend the time for performance shall not constitute a waiver of any other time provision contained in the Contract Documents.

Failure of the Contractor to complete performance promptly within the additional time authorized in a waiver or extension of time agreement shall constitute a material breach of this Contract entitling the Agency to terminate this agreement.

The Contractor shall not be deemed in breach of this Contract and no forfeiture due to delay shall be made because of any delays in the completion of the Work due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor provided the Contractor requests an extension of time in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 6-4. Unforeseeable causes of delay beyond the control of the Contractor shall include acts of God, acts of a public enemy, acts of the government, acts of the Agency, or acts of another contractor in the performance of a contract with the Agency, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, and weather, or delays of subcontractors due to such causes, or delays caused by failure of the owner of a utility to provide for removal or relocation of existing utility facilities. Delays caused by actions or neglect of Contractor or his/her agents, servants, employees, officers, subcontractors, directors, or of any party contracting to perform part of all of the Work or to supply any equipment or materials shall not be excusable delays. Excusable delays (those beyond the Contractor’s control) shall not entitle the Contractor to any additional compensation. The sole recourse of the Contractor shall be to seek an extension of time.

Add the following Subsections:
6-10 DISPUTES AND CLAIMS
6-10.1 GENERAL

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Any and all decisions made on appeal pursuant to this Subsection 6-10 shall be in writing. Any “decision” purportedly made pursuant to this Subsection 6-10 that is not in writing shall not be binding upon the Agency and should not be relied upon by the Contractor.

Nothing in this subsection shall be considered as relieving the Contractor from his/her duty to file the notice required under Subsection 6-11 or other duties required by the Contract Documents. 6-10.2 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Request for review made to the Construction Inspector or Project Engineer may be either oral or written.

Request for review made to the City Engineer shall be made in writing with supporting evidence attached.

The Contractor shall submit each request for review within twenty-one (21) calendar days of receipt of the decision that he/she is requesting.

Prior to demand for arbitration, the Contractor shall exhaust his/her administrative remedies by attempting to resolve his/her dispute or claim with Agency`s staff in the following sequence:

1. Project Engineer

2. City Engineer
Should the Project Engineer fail to address the Contractor’s request for review of a disputed decision within fourteen (14) calendar days after receiving such request, the Contractor may proceed directly to the City Engineer. At the option of the Agency, the person to whom the request for review is directed may elect to take such request to a higher level and the Contractor’s request shall be deemed to be properly submitted to such higher level.

The City Engineer shall address disputes or claims within twenty eight (28) calendar days after receiving such request and all necessary supporting data. The City Engineer’s decision on the dispute or claim shall be the Agency’s final decision.
6-10.3 ARBITRATION
Claims and disputes arising under or related to the performance of the contract shall be resolved in arbitration unless the Agency and the Contractor agree in writing, after the claim or dispute has arisen, to waive arbitration and to have the claim or dispute litigated in court of competent jurisdiction. Arbitration shall be conducted, to the extent feasible, pursuant to Chapter 3 (Sections 301-393, inclusive) of Division 2 of Title 1 of the California Code of Regulations except that references therein to the “State Contract Act” shall be construed to mean “applicable law” and “Public Agency”, or “Department” shall be construed to mean “Agency” as defined in Subsection 1.2. The arbitration decision shall be decided under and in accordance with California law, supported by substantial evidence, and in writing, contain the basis for the decision, findings of fact, and conclusions of law.

Arbitration shall be initiated by a Demand for Arbitration. The Contractor shall request a Demand for Arbitration not later than one hundred eighty (180) calendar days after the date of the final written decision of the Agency on the claim or dispute.

All contracts valued at more than $15,000 between the Contractor and his/her Subcontractors and Suppliers shall include a provision that the Subcontractors and Suppliers shall be bound to the Contractor to the same extent that the Contractor is bound to the Agency by all terms and provisions of the Contract, including these arbitration provisions.

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6-11 NOTICE OF POTENTIAL CLAIM
The Contractor shall not be entitled to the payment of any additional compensation for any cause, including any act, or failure to act, by the Engineer, or the happening of any event, thing or occurrence, unless the Contractor shall have given the Engineer due notice in writing, of the potential claim as hereinafter specified, provided, however, that compliance with this Subsection 6-11 shall not be a prerequisite as to any claim that is based on differences in measurements or errors of computation as to the Contract quantities.

Additionally, this Subsection 6-11 shall not supersede the specific notice and protest requirements of Subsection 2-9 “Changed Conditions” and Subsection 6-3.2 “Contract Time Accounting” respectively.

A written notice of potential claim shall set forth the reasons the Contractor believes additional compensation will or may be due, the nature of the costs involved, and, insofar as possible, the amount of the potential claim. A notice as above required must have been given to the Engineer prior to the time that the Contractor shall have performed the Work giving rise to the potential claim for additional compensation, if based on an act or failure to act by the Engineer, or in all other cases within fifteen (15) days after the happening of the event, thing or occurrence giving rise to the potential claim.

It is the intention of this Subsection 6-11 that differences between the parties arising under and by the virtue of the Contract be brought to the attention of the Engineer at the earliest possible time in order that such matters may be settled, if possible, or other appropriate action promptly taken. The Contractor hereby agrees that he/she shall have no right to additional compensation for any claim that may be based on any such act, failure to act, event, thing or occurrence for which no written notice of potential claim as herein required was filed.

SECTION 7 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
7-3 PAYMENT
7-3.2 PARTIAL AND FINAL PAYMENT
Replace the last paragraph of this subsection with the following:

The closure date for period progress payments will be the twenty-fifth day of each month. Authorization to pay is commonly received on the second Wednesday of the following month. The Agency requires four to six weeks to review all progress payments, issue payment checks, present progress payment to Council for approval, and release payment to contractor. However, payments will be withheld pending receipt of any outstanding reports required by the Contract Documents. In addition, the final progress payment will not be released until the Contractor returns the control set of plans and specifications showing the as-built conditions.

The full five (5) percent retention will be deducted from all payments. The final retention will be authorized for payment thirty-five (35) days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion.

The Contractor may substitute securities for any monies withheld by the Agency to ensure performance under the Contract as provided in Public Contract Code Sections 10263 and 22300. 7-3.3 DELIVERED MATERIALS
Replace Subsection 7-3.3 with the following:

Materials and equipment delivered but not incorporated into the Work will not be included in the estimate for progress payment.

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7-3.4 Mobilization
Replace Subsection 7-3.4 with the following:

Mobilization and demobilization shall consist of preparatory work and operations including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, materials, and incidentals to the project site necessary for work on the project and for all other work and operations which must be performed or costs incurred including bonds, insurance, and financing prior to beginning work on the various contract items on the project site. Mobilization shall also include the time, materials, and labor to move the necessary construction equipment to and from the site, supervisory time on the job by the Contractor’s personnel to keep the construction site in a safe condition, and all other related work as required at all times and for all non-working days during the construction period. The Contractor is responsible for securing an adequate storage site for equipment and materials.

Contractor shall provide traffic control per California Temporary Traffic Control Handbook.

Contractor must maintain access for visitors to the properties. One driveway must always remain open and accessible.

Payment for Mobilization shall be included in the other items of work and shall be considered full compensation and include but not be limited to, obtaining all business licenses and permits, as required for the entire project, from all related agencies, including, but not limited to, utility companies, private and public agencies and the City of Los Alamitos; and complying with the requirements specified in those licenses and permits; coordination, field office facility, implementation of Best Management Practices, and incidentals necessary to perform all related items of work.

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PART 6 – TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL
600 ACCESS
600-1 General
Add the following:

The Contractor will be required to maintain at least one lane of traffic in each direction through the project area at all times in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer in the form of an engineered traffic control plan. The engineered traffic control plans must be signed by a California registered civil and/or traffic engineer. The plan is a required submittal for review at the pre-construction meeting.

All traffic control on the project shall be implemented by a sub-contractor who specializes in Traffic Control and is approved by the City Engineer.

All drop-offs on the pavement over 1 inch in height that are perpendicular to the direction of traffic, including driveway approach, and will remain overnight shall be ramped with temporary AC pavement. The cost to construct temporary AC pavement shall be included in price paid for other items of work, and no additional payment thereof.

All open trenches shall be covered with non-skid steel plates or temporary asphalt pavement before and after work hours, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.

Add the following Subsection:
600-1.1 Parking Restrictions and Posting for Tow Away
No Parking signs, posted by the Contractor, shall be of heavy card stock and not less than 1.75 square feet of surface area on the face. Background color shall be white and letters shall be printed in red water resistant ink except day, date, and time of restriction may be printed in black water resistant ink. The signs shall be printed with the words “Tow Away” and “No Parking” with a character height of not less than 2.75 inches and a stroke width of not less than

0.5 inches. The day, dated, and time of the particular restriction shall be printed or attached below the above mentioned wording in characters of not less than 2.0 inches in height and 0.4 inches in stroke width. The day of the week shall be written out or properly abbreviated with three to four letters; date or dates or restriction shall be listed completely; the beginning and ending times shall be clearly listed on the sign.

Signs shall be mounted such that the wording “No Parking” are at an elevation at least three feet above the adjacent flowline. Signs may be tied with string to trees and power poles, taped to existing sign poles, or mounted to stakes or barricades as provided by the Contractor. The signs shall be placed as needed to control the parking of cars within the construction zone; signs shall be placed at intervals of 75 feet or less along each side of the roadway.

Signs shall be posted and maintained by the Contractor for a period of 72 hours prior to the restrictions becoming effective. The Contractor may only post parking restrictions that are effective for the duration of the Work. Upon completion of the Work, the Contractor shall promptly and completely remove and dispose all signs, stakes, and barricades. The Contractor shall promptly reset or replace all damaged or defective signs.

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The Contractor shall be fully responsible for the adequate removal of all parked cars. The Contractor shall coordinate the removal of all vehicles with the Sheriff Department. The Contractor shall notify the Sheriff Communications Center upon posting of the parking restrictions for a particular street. For removal of parked vehicles, the Contractor shall notify the Sheriff Communications Center not less than two hours prior to the needed removal, stating the address nearest the parked vehicle, make, model, color and license number. The City shall not be responsible for any delay or additional costs associated with the removal of parked cars that obstruct the construction operation.

If a vehicle owner successfully contests a towing citation in court, and their citation is dismissed for causes related to the Contractor’s failure to perform the requirements of this section, the Contractor shall reimburse the City for the cost of any claims associated with the towing citation.

DEVIATIONS FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SUBSECTION WILL BE PERMITTED ONLY ON PRIOR CONSENT OF THE ENGINEER. FAILURE OF THE

CONTRACTOR TO ADHERE TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SUBSECTION, OR

FAILURE OF THE CONTRACTOR TO COMPLETE HIS DAILY SCHEDULE ONCE “TEMPORARY NO PARKING” SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED, WILL RESULT IN DAMAGES BEING SUSTAINED BY THE CITY. SUCH DAMAGES ARE, AND WILL

CONTINUE TO BE, IMPRACTICABLE AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE. FOR EACH OCCURRENCE OF A VIOLATION, AS PROVIDED HEREIN,

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PAY TO THE AGENCY, OR HAVE WITHHELD FROM MONIES DUE TO IT, THE SUM OF $1,000.00.

EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT SHALL CONSTITUTE AGREEMENT BY THE AGENCY AND CONTRACTOR THAT $1,000.00 PER VIOLATION IS THE MINIMUM

VALUE OF THE COST AND ACTUAL DAMAGE CAUSED, THAT SUCH SUM SHALL

NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A PENALTY, AND THAT SUCH SUM MAY BE DEDUCTED FROM PAYMENTS DUE THE CONTRACTOR.
600-1.2 STREET CLOSURE, DETOURS, BARRICADES
Add the following:

All traffic control barricades, signs and devices used by the Contractor shall, as a minimum, conform to the “Manual of Traffic Controls for Construction and Maintenance Work Zones,” adopted by and in current use by the State of California, Department of Transportation.

Channelization devices shall be spaced no greater than fifty (50) feet apart. The Contractor shall take additional precautions as he/she may find necessary under the circumstances.

Should the Contractor fail to provide adequate traffic control or safety barricades, and in the event a responsible individual cannot be located or refuses to perform, the Agency will at its option place needed devices or engage a private firm to place and maintain said barricades, which will be charged to the Contractor directly.

Temporary traffic channelization shall be accomplished with delineators. Temporary striping will not be allowed unless specifically permitted by the Engineer. The Contractor shall prepare any plans that may be required for temporary striping to the satisfaction of the Engineer. In no event will temporary striping be allowed on finished pavement surfaces which are to remain.

Full street closures will not be allowed prior to City Council approval. 601-1.3 Measurement and Payment.

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Measurement and Payment for Traffic Control shall be included in various other bid items and shall be considered full compensation and include but not limited to furnishing all labor, tools, material, equipment, signage, TTC zone devices, channelizing devices, changeable message sign, and incidentals for doing all work involved in preparing traffic control plans and implementing traffic control, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

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SECTION G

SIGNING AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS
ON

LOS ALAMITOS BOULEVARD
CIP 23/24-06

IN THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

SIGNING, STRIPING, AND PAVEMENT MARKERS
All equipment, materials, and components for signing and striping, and the installation thereof, shall conform to the latest edition of the Caltrans Standard Plans, and Standard Specifications, Section 81, “Miscellaneous Traffic Control Devices,” Section 82 “Signs and Markers”, and Section 84, "Markings", unless otherwise noted in these Special Provisions and on the Plans. These Plans and Specifications are hereinafter referred to as State Standard Plans and State Standard Specifications. Copies of these documents are available from Caltrans, District 12 office at 7150 E 4 TH St #100, Santa Ana, California
92705 or from Caltrans, 6002 Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento, California 95819, (916) 445-3520.

All materials required for the completion of work as shown on the Plans shall be provided by the Contractor.

SECTION 81 - MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
81-3 PAVEMENT MARKERS
81-3.02 Materials.
81-3.02E Epoxy Adhesive. Adhesive for raised pavement markers shall be rapid set type epoxy.

Removal of pavement markers shall be per Section 81-8.03B, "Remove Pavement Markers," of the State Standard Specifications.
81-3.04 Payment. Payment for pavement markers shall be included in the lump-sum price bid for striping, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.

SECTION 82 – SIGNS AND MARKERS
82-3 ROADSIDE SIGNS
82-3.03 Construction. Relocated signs shall be installed using existing posts at new locations and shall be set at a minimum 30-inch depth and at a minimum 12-inch square portland cement concrete (PCC). The post depth of the concrete footing shall be sufficient to extend at least 6- inches below the bottom of the posts. ¼-inch expansion paper shall be placed between the sign foundation and sidewalk.

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New signs shall be installed using metal posts set at a minimum of 30-inch depth in a minimum 12-inch square PCC, except as specified otherwise, the metal post shall be 2-inch square “Qwik Punch” posts. The length of the metal post shall be sufficient to extend from the top of the sign to 30-inches below the top of the concrete footing and provide a 7-foot clearance between the finished grade and the bottom of the sign. The depth of the concrete footings shall be sufficient to extend at least 6-inches below the bottom of the posts. ¼-inch expansion paper shall be placed between the sign foundation and sidewalk.

Drill holes for bolts, threaded rods, or expansion anchorage devices drilled in existing concrete by a method that will not shatter the concrete adjacent to the holes.

Repair any spalling or chipping of concrete structures at contractor’s expense.

Marker and delineators shall conform to the provision in Section 81, "Miscellaneous Traffic Control Devices."
82-3.04 Payment. Payment for signing shall be paid per unit price bid as shown in bid schedule, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.

SECTION 84 - MARKINGS
84-2 TRAFFIC STRIPES AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS
84-2.02 Materials.
84-2.02A General. Traffic stripes, pavement markings, crosswalks, and arrow markings shall be thermoplastic, unless otherwise shown on the Plans. 84-2.02B Glass Beads. The 1st layer of glass beads shall be Bonded Core Reflective Elements manufactured by 3M and must be on the Authorized Material List for highperformance glass beads. The color of the glass beads must match the color of the stripe or marking to which they are being applied. The 2nd layer of glass beads must comply with AASHTO M 247, Type 2.

The glass beads used in both layers must be surface treated for use with thermoplastic under the bead manufacturer's instructions.
84-2.02C Thermoplastic. Traffic striping shall be thermoplastic including arrows and other pavement legends except for bike legends and bike lane treatments. 84-2.02D Methyl Methacrylate. Green Paint bike legends and green bike lane treatment shall be Methyl Methacrylate resins with hardwearing aggregate and premium pigment manufactured by Ennis-Flint and must be on the Authorized Material List for methyl methacrylate traffic striping and pavement marking, Category 2. See Appendix. 84-2.03 Construction.

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84-2.03A General. The Contractor shall furnish the necessary control points for all striping and markings and shall be responsible for the completeness and accuracy thereof to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

The Contractor shall establish all traffic striping between these points by stringline or other method to provide striping that will vary less than ½-inch in 50-feet from the specified alignment.

When no previously applied figures, markings, or traffic striping are available to serve as a guide, suitable layouts shall be spotted in advance of the permanent paint application.

Traffic lines may be spotted by using a rope as a guide for marking spots every 5-feet, by using a marking wheel mounted on a vehicle, or by any other means satisfactory to the Engineer.

The Contractor shall mark or otherwise delineate the traffic lanes in the new roadway or portion of roadway, or detour before opening it to traffic.

The Contractor shall provide an experienced technician to supervise the location, alignment, layout, dimensions, and application of the paint.

Spotting shall be completed prior to the removal of any existing stripes. Existing stripes and markings shall be removed prior to painting new stripes and markings, but in no case shall any section of street be left without the proper striping for more than 24 hours, or over weekends or holidays.

The installation of traffic stripes includes placement of raised pavement markers when called for on the plans.

Adhesive for raised pavement markers shall be per Section 81, “Pavement Markers.” Existing traffic stripes (including raised pavement markers), pavement legends, and markings that do not conform to the plans shall be removed by grinding method per Section 81-8.03B, “Remove Pavement Markers,” and Section 84-9.03A, "General” of the State Standard Specifications.
84-2.03B Application of Traffic Stripes and Pavement Markings. 84-2.03B(3) Methyl Methacrylate. Methyl Methacrylate shall be applied when the pavement surface and atmospheric temperatures are from 40 to 104 degrees F. It shall also be applied at a minimum thickness of 0.090 inch. 84-2.04 Payment. Payment for striping details and pavement markings shall be included in the lump sum price bid for Striping, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

Payment for bicycle colored lane treatments shall be paid per unit price bid per square foot for striping, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

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APPENDIX A
Bike Lane Treatment

PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND STRIPING ON LOS ALAMITOS BOULEVARD BETWEEN KATELLA AVENUE TO COYOTE CIP 23/24-06
Bid Opening: May 7, 2024 @ 11:00 a.m.

Total Bids Received: 4
Cat Tracking Inc. J & S Striping Co PCI Superior Pavement Markings Code Description UOM Quantity Price Total Cost Quantity Price Total Cost Quantity Price Total Cost Quantity Price Total Cost 1 Install Striping complete per plan Lump-Sum 1 $118,850.00 $118,850.00 1 $66,722.00 $66,722.00 1 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 1 $48,826.00 $48,826.00 2 Install sign(s) and post complete per plan Each 12 $400.00 $4,800.00 12 $534.00 $6,408.00 12 $385.00 $4,620.00 12 $425.00 $5,100.00 3 Install sign(s) complete per plan Each 8 $175.00 $1,400.00 8 $147.00 $1,176.00 8 $285.00 $2,280.00 8 $200.00 $1,600.00 4 Remove sign and/or post complete per plan Each 1 $150.00 $150.00 1 $140.00 $140.00 1 $500.00 $500.00 1 $78.00 $78.00 5 Install Type K71 Bollards Each 9 $200.00 $1,800.00 9 $528.00 $4,752.00 9 $450.00 $4,050.00 9 $375.00 $3,375.00 6 Install Green MMA Colored Bicycle Lane Treatments (2-coats) Square Foot/Feet 4705 $10.00 $47,050.00 4705 $12.50 $58,812.50 4705 $8.65 $40,698.25 4705 $15.20 $71,516.00 TOTAL $174,050.00 $138,010.50 $82,148.25 $130,495.00

City of Los Alamitos

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 24, 2024 ITEM NUMBER: 11H
To: Mayor Jordan B. Nefulda & Members of the City Council Presented By: Ron Noda, Development Services Director
Subject: Award of Bid for Animal Control and Sheltering Services (RFP 2024-05)

SUMMARY
This item is for the awarding of the City's Animal Control and Sheltering Services to the City of Long Beach Animal Care Services (LBACS) for a two-year contract in the annual amount of $166,526.73.

RECOMMENDATION

1. Award of bid for Animal Control and Sheltering Services in the amount not to exceed $166,526.73 annually for a two-year contract to City of Long Beach Animal Care Services; and,

2. Authorize the City Manager to approve one 2-year contract with one optional 2-year extension for a possible four-year term; and,

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with City of Long Beach Animal Care Services in a form approved by the City Attorney.

BACKGROUND
The City of Los Alamitos has engaged Long Beach Animal Care Services (LBACS) since 2001-2002 for mandated animal control services. The City’s contract with LBACS expires June 30, 2024.

On May 20, 2024, the City Council approved releasing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Animal Control and Sheltering Services. The deadline for responding to RFP 2024-05 was June 4, 2024. No proposals were received, and the RFP was reopened with a second deadline of June 11, 2024. One proposal was received from LBACS.

DISCUSSION
On May 21, 2024, the City released an RFP for Animal Control and Sheltering Services. The objective of the RFP is to secure reliable enforcement of the animal regulations within the City’s municipal code and the care and placement of impounded animals in areas within the City.

The scope of service sought from this RFP included the following:

Proposed Services
• Perform animal control duties within City's limits.
• Enforce State statutes and ordinances concerning animal keeping and disposition. • Enforce standards for animal care.
• Operate an animal care facility for domestic animals and injured wildlife. • Pick up and impound stray, sick, or injured animals upon request. • Provide emergency animal services 24/7.
• Respond to non-emergency service calls, with communication on estimated arrival times.
• Quarantine animals suspected of rabies or posing a danger to the public.

Reporting
• Maintain records of licensing, impoundment, and fees, providing reports upon request. • Document and report complaints monthly, detailing their resolution.

Administrative/Fees/Billing
• Retain fees from pet licensing, and apply collected fees to the City's quarterly bill. • Submit a Coyote Management Plan.

On June 4, 2024, the City did not receive any proposals and re-opened the bid with a second deadline of June 11, 2024. The City received one (1) proposal from the following contractor - City of Long Beach Animal Care Services (LBACS)
Staff reviewed and rated the proposal based on the following criteria: 1) completeness of proposal; 2) qualification; 3) approach; 4) reference; and 5) reasonableness of cost and price.

After evaluating the proposal based on the criteria, LBACS’s proposal represents the best overall value to the City.

LBACS is the current animal control and sheltering service provider for the City. Due to its close proximity to Los Alamitos, LBACS can promptly serve the City's residents. LBACS is familiar of the City’s legislation and has been delivering these services for the past 20 years.

Sustaining this partnership will ensure uninterrupted and prompt service for residents.

LBACS runs a hotline available 24/7 to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls regarding sick, injured, or stray animals within the city limits, as well as issues with animalrelated laws. In 2023, LBACS responded to 306 calls and issued 351 pet licenses for the City.

FISCAL IMPACT
The agreement is a 2-year contract with one optional 2-year extension for a total of four years.

The annual amount for LBACS's services is $166,526.73. Funding for this project will be expended from the operational budget for contractual services within the Development Services Department for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

Attachment: 1. LBACS Proposed Animal Control and Sheltering Services Agreement

2. LBACS Fee Schedule

3. LBACS Cost Sheet

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ANIMAL CONTROL AND SHELTERING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Long Beach Animal Care Services

THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL AND SHELTERING SERVICES (“Agreement”) is made and entered into, to be effective this 1st day of July 2024 (“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, a California charter city and municipal corporation, (“City”) and Long Beach Animal Care Services, a municipal agency, (“Contractor”). City and Contractor are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” and are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. City has determined that it requires the services of a qualified contractor to provide animal control and sheltering services.

B. In response to City’s formal Request for Proposals No. 2024-05 (RFP), dated May 21, 2024, Contractor has submitted to City a written proposal, dated June 4, 2024, to provide the desired animal control and sheltering services.

C. City desires to engage Contractor to provide such animal control and sheltering services subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual obligations, covenants, and conditions contained herein, and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. SERVICES OF CONTRACTOR
Scope of Services and Standard of Performance. Contractor shall provide those services set forth in the Proposal, dated June 4, 2024, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” (“Scope of Services” and/or “Project Services”). Contractor shall provide the Project Services in compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement. Contractor warrants that all Project Services shall be performed in a skillful, competent, professional and satisfactory manner in accordance with all standards prevalent in the same profession in the State of California. Contractor represents and warrants that it and all employees, subconsultants and subcontractors providing any services pursuant to this Agreement shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Project Services. All Project Services shall be completed to the reasonable satisfaction of City.

1.1 Contract Documents. This Agreement shall consist of the following: (1) the main body of this Agreement; (2) RPF No. 2024-05, dated May 21, 2024; and (3) Contractor’s Proposal, Exhibit “A”. Should any conflict or inconsistency exist in the Contract Documents, the conflict or inconsistency shall be resolved by applying the provisions in the highest priority document, which

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shall be determined in the following order of priority: (1st) the main body of this Agreement; (2rd) the RFP, and (3rd) Contractor’s Proposal.

1.2 Compliance with Law. All Project Services shall be provided in accordance with all laws, ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of City and any federal, state or local governmental agency of competent jurisdiction, including all of Title 6 – Animals, of the Long Beach Municipal Code. Contractor shall be liable for all violations of such laws, ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules and regulations in connection with performance of the Project Services.

If Contractor performs any Project Services in violation of such laws, ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules or regulations, Contractor shall be solely responsible for all penalties and costs arising therefrom. Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, free and harmless from and against any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules or regulations.

1.3 Licenses and Permits. Prior to performing any Project Services, Contractor shall obtain all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to practice its profession and perform the Project Services. Contractor represents and warrants to City that Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement and any extension, any license, permit, qualification, or approval that is legally required for Contractor to perform the Project Services. Contractor shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments, and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for the Contractor's performance of the Project Services, and shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, free and harmless from and against any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to obtain such license, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to practice its profession and perform the Project Services.

1.4 Familiarity with Work. By executing this Agreement, Contractor warrants that Contractor (a) has thoroughly investigated and considered the Project Services to be performed, (b) has carefully considered how the Project Services should be performed, and (c) fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the Project Services under this Agreement.

1.5 Non-Exclusive Agreement. Contractor acknowledges that City may enter into agreements with other Contractors, contractors, consultants, or vendors for services similar to the services that are the subject of this Agreement. Contractor further acknowledges that City may have its own employees perform services similar to the services that are the subject of this Agreement.

2. COMPENSATION

2.1 Maximum Contract Amount. For and in consideration of the rendition of services pursuant to this Agreement, Contractor shall be entitled to and shall retain any and all animal license fees and other fees relating to animal control, of which animal license fees shall be set forth in the City of Los Alamitos’s Schedule of Fees and Charges, as periodically established and amended by resolution of the City's City Council and provided in writing to the

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Contractor’s Animal Care Services Bureau. If Contractor is performing services for pet licensing, City of Los Alamitos is required to match and adopt the applicable Contractor’s fee schedules for the actual costs of the service, since Contractor is performing the actual service.

Where a fee for an animal license or other service to be provided under this Agreement has not been adopted by resolution of the City's City Council and provided in writing to the Contractor’s Animal Care Services Bureau, the fee for said animal license or other service shall be as set forth in the Contractor’s Schedule of Fees and Charges, as· periodically established and amended by resolution and as approved by the Contractor’s City Council. In addition, Contractor shall be entitled to and shall retain all monies that it collects for the impounding, boarding, veterinary care and placement of animals. All fees other than animal licensing fees shall be those set forth in Long Beach's fee resolution, as periodically amended, and as adopted by the Contractor’s City Council.

In the event and to the extent that the total amount of any and all fees retained by Contractor does not equal or exceed One hundred sixty-six thousand five hundred twenty-six dollars and seventythree cents. Dollars ($166,526.73) ("Annual Compensation") on June 30 of the first year period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, then City shall pay to Contractor the difference between the total fees and Annual Compensation. Payment of the difference shall be made on or before July 31 of that same year. In the event and to the extent that the total amount of all fees retained by Long Beach exceeds Annual Compensation on June 30 of that same year, then the excess shall be refunded back to the Contracted City.

2.2 Method of Payment. Contractor shall prepare and submit a bill to City every quarter, the first quarterly bill being submitted to City on or about October 1. Upon receipt of these quarterly bills, City agrees to make timely payment to Contractor. In like manner, Contractor agrees to make timely payments to City upon receipt of its bill for any amounts owed to it as park to this Agreement. Within thirty (45) calendar days of receipt of invoice, City shall pay all undisputed amounts included on the invoice.

2.3 Changes in Scope. In the event any change or changes in the Scope of Services is requested by the City, the Contractor will determine if such changes will interfere with the quality or level of the animal control services provided elsewhere by the Contractor. Should the Contractor agree to the change, then the City shall pay for such additional services in such amounts as are agreed to by the Contractor and the City. Parties shall execute a written amendment to this Agreement, signed by an individual authorized to formally bind the Party for which he/she is signing, setting forth with particularity all terms of such amendment or, if applicable, a separate agreement for new services. An amendment may be entered into: (a) to provide for revisions or modifications to documents or other work product when documents or other work product or work is required by the enactment or revision of law subsequent to the preparation of any documents, other work product, or work; and/or, (b) to provide for additional services not included in this Agreement or not customarily furnished in accordance with generally accepted practice in Contractor’s profession.

2.4 Appropriations. This Agreement is subject to and contingent upon funds being appropriated therefore by the Los Alamitos City Council for each fiscal year covered by the

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term of this Agreement. If such appropriations are not made, this Agreement shall automatically terminate without penalty to the City. City shall give written notice to Contractor of its intent to terminate the Agreement sixty (60) days prior to the termination date. Contractor shall cease all services on the termination date. City shall pay for services rendered within thirty (30) days of termination.

3. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE

3.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

The time for completion of the Project Services to be performed by Contractor is an essential condition of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the above, Contractor will perform services in order of priority. Contractor will perform animal control services for the City within its corporate limits and perform the functions of a Department of Animal Control under the City of Long Beach’s Compassion Saves model. Contractor will respond to service requests for an authorized representative of the City or any resident of the City, when in violation of Title 6 of the Contractor’s Municipal Code, and in accordance with set priorities servicing calls for service.

3.2 Schedule of Performance. Contractor shall prosecute regularly and diligently the Project Services according to the periods specified in the Scope of Services.

3.3 Force Majeure. The time for performance of the Project Services may be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor (financial inability excepted), including, but not limited to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the City, if Contractor, within ten (10) calendar days of the commencement of such delay, notifies the City Manager in writing of the causes of the delay.

The City Manager shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the Services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the City Manager such delay is justified. The City Manager's determination shall be final and conclusive upon the Parties to this Agreement. In no event shall Contractor be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, Contractor's sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this section.

3.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated as provided elsewhere in this Agreement, this Agreement shall commence upon the Effective Date and shall terminate on June 30, 2026, unless sooner terminated as provide herein. City may extend this agreement for one (1) consecutive additional period of two (2) years by giving notice of its desire to extend to Contractor sixty (60) days prior to the end of the term or any individual extension period.

4. COORDINATION OF PROJECT SERVICES

4.1 Contractor’s Representative. The following principal of Contractor is hereby designated as being the principal and representative of Contractor authorized to act on its behalf with respect to the Project Services and to make all decisions in connection therewith: Melanie

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Wagner, Bureau Manager. In performing the functions of a Department of Animal Control, the principal shall serve as Director of Animal Control Services for City. It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, education, capability, expertise, and reputation of the foregoing principal is a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the foregoing principal shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Contractor and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the Project Services performed hereunder. Should the foregoing principal changed during this Agreement, Contractor will notify the Contract Officer of the change.

4.2 City’s Contract Officer. The City’s Contract Officer shall be such person as may be designated by the City Manager, and is subject to change by the City Manager. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that the Contract Officer is kept fully informed of the progress of the performance of the Project Services, and the Contractor shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Officer. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of the City required hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall have authority to sign all documents on behalf of the City required hereunder to carry out the terms of this Agreement.

4.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignments. The experience, knowledge, capability, expertise, and reputation of Contractor, its principals and employees, were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Contractor shall not assign the performance of this Agreement, nor any part thereof, nor any monies due hereunder, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written consent of City.

Contractor shall not contract with any other entity to perform the Project Services without prior written consent of City. If Contractor is permitted by City to subcontract any part of this Agreement, Contractor shall be responsible to City for the acts and omissions of its subcontractor(s) in the same manner as it is for persons directly employed. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationships between any subcontractor and City.

All persons engaged in the performance of Project Services will be considered employees of Contractor. City will deal directly with and will make all payments to Contractor. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated, or encumbered voluntarily or by operation of law, whether for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, without the prior written consent of City. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons acting in concert of more than twenty five percent (25%) of the present ownership and/or control of Contractor, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. In the event of any such unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No approved transfer shall release Contractor or any surety of Contractor from any liability hereunder without the express written consent of City.

4.4 Independent Contractor.

4.4.1 The legal relationship between the Parties is that of an independent contractor; nothing herein shall be deemed to make Contractor a City employee. During the performance of this Agreement, Contractor and its officers, employees, and agents shall act in an independent capacity and shall not act as City officers or employees. Contractor will

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determine the means, methods and details of performing the Project Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. The personnel performing the Project Services on behalf of Contractor shall at all times be under Contractor’s exclusive direction and control. Neither City nor any of its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall have control over the conduct of Contractor or any of its officers, employees, or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Contractor, its officers, employees or agents, shall not maintain a permanent office or fixed business location at City’s offices. City shall have no voice in the selection, discharge, supervision, or control of Contractor’s officers, employees, or agents or in fixing their number, compensation, or hours of service. Contractor shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due its employees in connection with the performance of Project Services and shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting them, including but not limited to social security income tax withholding, unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation, and other similar matters. City shall not in any way or for any purpose be deemed to be a partner of Contractor in its business or otherwise a joint venturer or a member of any joint enterprise with Contractor.

4.4.2 Contractor shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability against City, or bind City in any manner.

4.4.3 No City benefits shall be available to Contractor, its officers, employees, representatives, agents, subconsultants or subcontractors in connection with the performance of any Project Services. Except for fees paid to Contractor as provided for in this Agreement, City shall not pay salaries, wages, or other compensation to Contractor for the performance of any Project Services. City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to Contractor, its officers, employees, representatives, agents, subconsultants or subcontractors, for injury or sickness arising out of the performance of any Project Services. If for any reason any court or governmental agency determines that the City has financial obligations, other than pursuant to Section 2 herein, of any nature relating to salary, taxes, or benefits of Contractor’s officers, employees, representatives, agents, or subconsultants or subcontractors, Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City from and against all such financial obligations.

4.5 PERS Eligibility Indemnification.

4.5.1 In the event that Contractor or any officer, employee, representative, agent, subconsultant or subcontractor of Contractor providing any Project Services claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City against (1) all such claims and determinations, (2) for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Contractor or its officers, employees, representatives, agents, subconsultants or subcontractors, and (3) the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of the City.

4.5.2 Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to the contrary, Contractor and any of its officers, employees, representatives, agents, subconsultants or subcontractors providing any Project Services shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any

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compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.

5. INSURANCE

5.1 Compliance with Insurance Requirements. Contractor shall obtain, maintain, and keep in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, at its sole cost and expense, and in a form and content satisfactory to City, all insurance required under this section.

Contractor shall not commence any Project Services unless and until it has provided evidence satisfactory to City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. If Contractor’s existing insurance policies do not meet the insurance requirements set forth herein, Contractor agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the policies to do so.

5.2 Types of Insurance Required. As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement, and without limiting the indemnity provisions set forth in this Agreement, Contractor shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, including any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance:

5.2.1 Commercial General Liability Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, a policy of Commercial General Liability Insurance (CGL). Coverage shall be at least as broad as ISO Form CG 00 01 written on a per occurrence basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000.000.00) in the general aggregate. The policy shall not contain any endorsements or provisions limiting coverage for (1) contractual liability, (2) cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another, or (3) contain any other exclusion contrary to the Agreement.

5.2.2 Automobile Liability Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, a policy of Automobile Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as ISO Form CA 00 01 written on a per occurrence basis, covering Code 1 (any auto), or if the Contractor has no owned autos, Code 8 (hired) and Code 9 (non-owned), with limits of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for each occurrence covering bodily injury and property damage.

5.2.3 Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, a policy of Workers’ Compensation Insurance in at least the minimum statutory amounts, and in compliance with all other statutory requirements, as required by the State of California. Contractor agrees to waive and obtain endorsements from its workers’ compensation insurer waiving all subrogation rights under its workers’ compensation insurance policy against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, and to require each of its subconsultants and subcontractors, if any, to do likewise under their workers’ compensation insurance policies. Contractor shall also obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, a policy of Employer’s Liability Insurance written on a per occurrence basis with limits of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury or disease. Notwithstanding the

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foregoing, Contractor shall not be required to procure either Worker’s Compensation Insurance or Employer’s Liability Insurance if Contractor provides written verification to the City that Contractor does not have any employees.

5.3 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance required by this section shall be issued by a licensed company authorized to transact business in the state by the Department of Insurance for the State of California with a current rating of A-:VII or better (if an admitted carrier), or a current rating of A:X or better (if offered by a non-admitted insurer listed on the State of California List of Approved Surplus Lines Insurers (LASLI)), by the latest edition of A.M.

Best’s Key Rating Guide, except that the City will accept workers’ compensation insurance from the State Compensation Fund. In the event the City determines that the work or Project Services to be performed under this Agreement creates an increased or decreased risk of loss to the City, the Contractor agrees that the minimum limits of the insurance policies may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the City. Contractor shall immediately substitute any insurer whose A.M. Best rating drops below the levels specified herein.

5.4 Specific Insurance Provisions and Endorsements. Required insurance policies shall not be in compliance if they include any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to the City for written approval. Required insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Contractor shall provide endorsements on forms approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:

5.4.1 CGL and Auto Liability Endorsements. The policy or policies of insurance required by this section for CGL and Automobile Liability Insurance shall be endorsed as follows:

5.4.1.1 Additional Insured. The City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, shall be additional insureds with regard to liability and defense of suits or claims arising out of the performance of the Agreement; and

5.4.1.1.1 Additional Insured Endorsements. Additional
insured endorsements shall not (1) be restricted to “ongoing operations”, (2) exclude “contractual liability”, (3) restrict coverage to “sole” liability of Contractor, or (4) contain any other exclusions contrary to the Agreement; and, the coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to additional insureds.

5.4.1.2 Primary and Non-Contributing Insurance. Each CGL and Automobile Liability Insurance policy shall be endorsed to be primary, and any other insurance, deductible, or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers, shall not contribute with this primary insurance.

5.4.1.3 Waiver of Subrogation. Each CGL and Automobile Liability Insurance policy shall contain or be endorsed to waive subrogation against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, or shall specifically allow Contractor or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with the requirements set forth in this section to waive their right to recovery prior to a loss. Contractor hereby agrees to waive its own right of recovery against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, and

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Contractor hereby agrees to require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants or subcontractors.

5.4.2 Notice of Cancellation. Each policy of any type shall be endorsed to provide that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled, or modified, or reduced in coverage or in limits, except after thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice has been provided to the City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if coverage is to be suspended, voided, or cancelled because of Contractor’s failure to pay the insurance premium, the notice provided by the insurer to City shall be by not less than ten (10) calendar days prior written notice. (A statement that notice will be provided "in accordance with the policy terms" or words to that effect is inadequate to meet the requirements of this section.)

5.5 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductible or self-insured retention must be approved in writing by the City in advance. The decision whether to approve or withhold approval of a deductible or self-insured retention shall be made by the City in the City's sole and absolute discretion.

5.6 Evidence of Coverage. Concurrently with the execution of the Agreement, Contractor shall deliver certificates of insurance together with original endorsements affecting each of the insurance policies required by this section. Contractor shall promptly furnish, at City’s request, copies of actual policies including all declaration pages, endorsements, exclusions and any other policy documents City may require to verify coverage.

5.6.1 Required insurance policies shall not be in compliance if they include any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to the City for written approval.

5.6.2 Authorized Signatures. The certificates of insurance and original endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf.

5.6.3 Renewal/Replacement Policies. At least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence of insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or reduced and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, Contractor shall, within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of insurance showing that the required insurance has been reinstated or has been provided through another insurance company or companies meeting all requirements of this Agreement.

5.7 Requirements Not Limiting. Requirement of specific coverage or minimum limits contained in this section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting in any way the indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Contractor may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.

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5.8 Enforcement of Agreement (Non-Estoppel). Contractor acknowledges and agrees that actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Contractor of any noncompliance with any of the insurance requirements set forth in this section imposes no additional obligation on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.

5.9 Insurance for Subconsultants. Contractor shall either: (1) include all subconsultants or subcontractors engaged in the performance of Project Services on behalf of Contractor as additional named insureds under the Contractor’s insurance policies; or (2) Contractor shall be responsible for causing its subconsultants or subcontractors to procure and maintain the appropriate insurance in compliance with the terms of the insurance requirements set forth in this section, including adding the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, as additional insureds to their respective policies. Contractor shall not allow any subconsultant or subcontractor to commence any work or services relating to this Agreement unless and until it has provided evidence satisfactory to City that the subconsultant or subcontractor has secured all insurance required under this section.

5.10 Other Insurance Requirements. The following terms and conditions shall apply to the insurance policies required of Contractor and its subconsultants and subcontractors, if any, pursuant to this Agreement:

5.10.1 Contractor shall provide immediate written notice to City if (1) any of the insurance policies required herein are terminated, cancelled or suspended, (2) the limits of any of the insurance coverages required herein are reduced, or (3) the deductible or selfinsured retention is increased.

5.10.2 All insurance coverage and limits provided by Contractor and available or applicable to this Agreement are intended to apply to each insured, including additional insureds, against whom a claim is made or suit is brought to the full extent of the policies.

Nothing contained in this Agreement or any other agreement relating to the City or its operations shall limit the application of such insurance coverage.

5.10.3 None of the insurance coverages required herein will be in compliance with the requirements of this section if they include any limiting endorsement which substantially impairs the coverages set forth herein (e.g., elimination of contractual liability or reduction of discovery period), unless the endorsement has first been submitted to the City and approved in writing.

5.10.4 Certificates of insurance will not be accepted in lieu of required endorsements, and submittal of certificates without required endorsements may delay commencement of the Project. It is Contractor’s obligation to ensure timely compliance with all insurance submittal requirements as provided herein.

5.10.5 Contractor agrees to ensure that subconsultants and subcontractors, if any, and any other parties involved with the Project who are brought onto or involved in the Project by Contractor, provide the same minimum insurance coverage required of Contractor.

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Contractor agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section.

Contractor agrees that upon request, all agreements with subcontractors and others engaged in the provision of Project Services will be submitted to the City for review.

5.10.6 Contractor agrees to provide immediate written notice to City of any claim, demand or loss against Contractor arising out of the work or Project Services performed under this Agreement and for any other claim, demand or loss which may reduce the insurance available to pay claims, demands or losses arising out of this Agreement.

6. INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall defend (at Contractor’s sole cost and expense with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to City), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, orders, causes of action, costs, expenses, liabilities, losses, penalties, judgments, arbitration awards, settlements, damages or injuries of any kind, in law or in equity, including but not limited to property or persons, including wrongful death, (collectively “Claims”) in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, related to, or incident to any alleged acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Contractor, its officers, directors, employees, subconsultants, subcontractors, agents or invitees in connection with performance under this Agreement, or in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, related to, or incident to an alleged breach of this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages, expert witness fees and attorneys’ fees and other related costs and expenses.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, and only to the extent that the Project Services performed by Contractor are subject to California Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor.

Under no circumstances shall the insurance requirements and limits set forth in this Agreement be construed to limit Contractor’s indemnification obligation or other liability hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, such obligation to defend, hold harmless and indemnify the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, shall not apply to the extent that such Claims are caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of that indemnified party.

The Contractor’s indemnification obligation shall survive termination of this Agreement.

7. REPORTS AND RECORDS

7.1 Records. Contractor shall keep complete, accurate, and detailed accounts of all time, costs, expenses, and expenditures pertaining in any way to this Agreement. Contractor shall keep such books and records as shall be necessary to properly perform the Project Services required by this Agreement and to enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of

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such Project Services. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all reasonable times, including the right to inspect, copy, audit, and make records and transcripts from such records.

7.2 Reports. Contractor shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning the performance of the Project Services as the Contract Officer shall require.

7.3 Ownership of Documents.

7.3.1 Contractor will maintain records pertaining to licensing, impoundment, and fees, and will provide upon request a report of such to City.

7.3.2 Contractor will maintain record of all complaints and provide a monthly report to City detailing the way the complaints were handled.

7.4 Release of Documents. Except to the extent otherwise required by law, no drawing, specification, report, record, document, or other material prepared by Contractor, its employees, subconsultants, subcontractors and agents in the performance of Project Services shall not be released publicly without the prior written approval of the Contract Officer.

8. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT

8.1 California Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both as to validity and as to performance of the Parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim, or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such County, and Contractor covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action.

8.2 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy of a nondefaulting Party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver.

No consent or approval of City shall be deemed to waiver or render unnecessary City’s consent to or approval of any subsequent act of Contractor. Any waiver by either Party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

8.3 Rights and Remedies Cumulative. Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the Parties are cumulative and the exercise by either Party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other Party.

8.4 Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either Party may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or

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injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement.

8.5 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving the other party sixty (60) days prior notice.

9. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION

9.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Contractor, or any successor-in-interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which may become due to the Contractor or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.

9.2 Covenant Against Discrimination. Contractor covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, subcontractors, subconsultants and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination or segregation in the performance of or in connection with this Agreement regarding any person or group of persons on account of race, disability, medical condition, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, or ancestry. Contractor shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, disability, medical condition, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or ancestry.

10. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

10.1 Notices. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or communication either Party desires or is required to give to the other Party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally during normal hours of operation of the Party receiving the notice, or sent by pre-paid, first-class mail to the address set forth below. Either Party may change its address by notifying the other Party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated on the day personally served, or two (2) business days from the date of mailing if mailed as provided in this section. Additionally, notices by email will be considered legal notice if such communications include the following text in the Subject field: FORMAL LEGAL NOTICE – .

To City: Chet Simmons, City Manager
City of Los Alamitos
3191 Katella Ave.

Los Alamitos, CA 90720
[email protected]
With copy to:

Michael S. Daudt, City Attorney
Woodruff & Smart
555 Anton Blvd., Suite 1200
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
[email protected]

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To Contractor: Melanie Wagner, Bureau Manager
Long Beach Animal Care Services
7700 E. Spring St.

Long Beach, CA, 90815
[email protected]

10.2 Entire Agreement; Amendments in Writing. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and is intended as an integrated agreement, superseding all prior negotiations, arrangements, agreements, representations, and understandings, if any, made by or among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No amendments or other modifications of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by both Parties hereto, or their respective successors, assigns, or grantees.

10.3 Severability. In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this Agreement, which shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the Parties hereunder.

10.4 Successors in Interest. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties’ successors and assignees.

10.5 Third Party Beneficiary. Except as expressly provided herein, nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to confer, nor shall this Agreement be construed as conferring, any rights, including, without limitation, any rights as a third-party beneficiary or otherwise, upon any entity or person not a party hereto.

10.6 Recitals. The above-stated Recitals are hereby incorporated into the Agreement as though fully set forth herein and each Party acknowledges and agrees that such Party is bound, for purposes of this Agreement, by the same.

10.7 Corporate Authority. Each of the undersigned represents and warrants that (i) the Party for which he/she is executing this Agreement is duly authorized and existing, (ii) he/she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of the Party for which he/she is signing, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, the Party for which he/she is signing is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other agreement to which the Party for which he/she is signing is bound.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed and entered into this Agreement as of the date first written above.
“City”
City of Los Alamitos
By:

Jordan B. Nefulda
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM.

Woodruff & Smart, APC
By:

Michael S. Daudt
City Attorney
ATTEST:

By:

Windmera Quintanar, MMC
City Clerk
“Contractor”
Long Beach Animal Care Services
By:

Melanie Wagner
Bureau Manager
By:

Brent Dennis
Director of Parks, Recreation & Marine
Department
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EXHIBIT “A”

LBACS PROPOSAL/ SCOPE OF SERVICES
DATED: Date: June 4, 2024
A. PROPOSED SERVICES
a. The Contractor shall perform animal control and sheltering services for City within its corporate limits and perform the functions of a Department of Animal Control. b. The Contractor shall enforce all applicable State statutes and ordinances, with respect to the keeping, harboring, and disposition of animals, where local ordinances do not exist.
c. The Contractor shall enforce all applicable standards for animal care. d. The Contractor shall operate an animal care facility, providing shelter services for stray and abandoned domestic animals, and sick or injured wildlife to City. e. Upon request from an authorized representative of the City or any resident of the City, Contractor will pick up in a timely manner and impound stray animals that are sick, injured, or found to be at large, loose and/or unattended on public streets and private property within City limits when in violation of accordance with the laws, regulations, ordinances and codes of the State of California and Title 6 of Long Beach Municipal Code, and in accordance with set priorities servicing emergency calls for service. f. The Contractor shall respond to emergency service calls. Emergency services for sick and injured animals to be provided twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. The Contractor will maintain a telephone with a listed number which will be answered twenty-four (24) hours, seven (7) days a week. g. The Contractor shall respond to non-emergency service calls. Response to nonemergency services may be affected by high service demands. In those situations, Contractor must call the individual at the City who requested service to provide an estimated time for arrival of the staff.
h. Quarantine, as prescribed by law, all animals suspected of being rabid and/or dangerous to the public at large.

B. REPORTING:
a. The Contractor shall maintain records pertaining to licensing, impoundment, and fees, and will provide upon request a report of such to Contracted City. b. The Contractor shall maintain a record of all complaints and provide a monthly report to the City detailing the way the complaints were handled.

C. ADMINISTRATIVE/FEES/BILLING:
a. The Contractor shall provide a pricing proposal that is a fixed fee per Animal Control and Sheltering Service. (Refer to COST SHEET AND FEE SCHEDULE FORM -

ATTACHMENT B)

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b. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a bill to City every quarter, the first quarterly bill being submitted to City on or about October 1, 2024. c. The Contractor shall retain fees pertaining to pet licensing. In the event and to the extent that the total amount of all fees retained by the Contractor exceeds the annual compensation on June 30 of the same year, then the excess shall be refunded back to the Contracted City.
d. The Contractor shall submit their Coyote Management Plan. e. The Contractor shall participate in City organized events for residents by hosting educational clinics and pop-up licensing events at no additional expense to the City.

The City will ensure ample notice is provided for scheduling and coordination purposes.

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Fee Name Fee Per Type Fee Per Type
Redemption of animal previously
released by owner
$15.00 Animal Fee $15.00 Animal Fee
Pickup/Impound/Capture/ On-site
Fee
$120.00 Officer Fee $120.00 Officer Fee
Dog Adoption Fee Actual Cost of
Staff and
Supplies
Dog Fee Actual Cost of Staff
and Supplies
Dog Fee
Cat Adoption Fee Actual Cost of
Staff and
Supplies
Cat Fee Actual Cost of Staff
and Supplies
Cat Fee
Adoption Promotion Fee $0 - $50 Each Fee $0 - $50 Each Fee Collection Late Fee 10% of total fees
owed/month of nonpayment
Each Penalty 10% of total fees
owed/month of nonpayment
Each Penalty
Late Fee 10% total fees
owed/month of
non-paymen t
Penalty 10% total fees owed/month
of
non-paymen t
Penalty
Adoption - Rabbits $30.00 Each Fee $30.00 Each Fee
Adoption - Pocket Pet (excluding
rabbits)
$10.00 Each Fee $10.00 Each Fee
Impounding Dog or Cat $15.00 Each Dog or
Cat
Penalty $15.00 Each Dog or Cat Penalty
Imponding Livestock (cows, goats,
sheep, pigs, etc.)
$15.00 Each Animal Penalty $15.00 Each Animal Penalty
Impounding Fowl, Birds and Pocket
Pets
$15.00 Each Animal Penalty $15.00 Each Animal Penalty
First Violation (unaltered) $35 Each dog Penalty $35.00 Each dog Penalty Second Violation (unaltered) $50 Each dog Penalty $50.00 Each dog Penalty Third and Subsequent Violations
(unaltered)
$100 Each dog Penalty $100.00 Each dog Penalty
First Violation (unaltered) $35 Each Cat Penalty $35.00 Each Cat Penalty Second Violation (unaltered) $50 Each Cat Penalty $50.00 Each Cat Penalty Third and Subsequent Violations
(unaltered)
$100 Each Cat Penalty $100.00 Each Cat Penalty
Livestock Board and Keep $30 plus actual
cost of outside
board and care
Per Animal,
Per day
Fee $30 plus actual cost of
outside board and care
Per Animal, Per day Fee
Dogs, Cats, Pocket Pets Board and
Keep (includes quarantined animals)
$35.00 Per Animal,
Per day
Fee $35.00 Per Animal, Per day Fee
Exotic animals $35.00 Per Animal,
per day
Fee $35.00 Per Animal, per day Fee

CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED TO AND COST FOR RESIDENTS OF CITY

OF LOS ALAMITOS

PROPOSED FEES BY CONTRACTOR FOR SAME SERVICE

ANIMAL CARE SERVICES FEES

FEES FOR IMPOUNDING

FEES FOR BOARDING OR KEEPING

DOG TAG FEES

NONSPAYED OR UNNEUTERED WHEN IMPOUNDED
Fee Schedule

Dog License - 12 months (Unaltered) $250.00 Dog Fee $250.00 Dog Fee Dog License - 24 months (Unaltered) $500.00 Dog Fee $500.00 Dog Fee Dog license - 36 months (Unaltered) $750.00 Dog Fee $750.00 Dog Fee Dog license - 12 months (Unaltered,
Senior Owner)
$125.00 Dog Fee $125.00 Dog Fee
Dog license - 24 months (Unaltered,
Senior Owner)
$250.00 Dog Fee $250.00 Dog Fee
Dog license - 36 months (Unaltered,
Senior Owner)
$375.00 Dog Fee $375.00 Dog Fee
Dog License - 12 months (Altered) $28 Dog Fee $28.00 Dog Fee Dog License - 24 months (Altered) $56.00 Dog Fee $56.00 Dog Fee Dog License - 36 months (Altered) $84.00 Dog Fee $84.00 Dog Fee Dog License Senior Citizen - 12
months (Altered)
$14.00 Dog Fee $14.00 Dog Fee
Dog License Senior Citizen - 24
months (Altered)
$28.00 Dog Fee $28.00 Dog Fee
Dog License Senior Citizen - 36
months (Altered)
$42.00 Dog Fee $42.00 Dog Fee
Dog License Vicious Animal 1125 Annual Fee $1,125.00 Annual Fee Cat License Senior Citizen
- 12 months (Altered)
$6.00 Per license Fee $6.00 Per license Fee
Cat License Senior Citizen
- 24 months (Altered)
$12.00 Cat Fee $12.00 Cat Fee
Cat License Senior Citizen
- 36 months (Altered)
$18.00 Cat Fee $18.00 Cat Fee
Cat License Non-Profit Rescue - 12
months
$0 Per license Fee $0.00 Per license Fee
Cat License - 12 months (Altered) $12.00 Cat Fee $12.00 Cat Fee Cat License - 24 months (Altered) $24.00 Cat Fee $24.00 Cat Fee Cat License - 36 months (Altered) $36.00 Cat Fee $36.00 Cat Fee Animal License Late Fee $15.00 Per Year,
Dog or Cat
Penalty $15.00 Per Year, Dog or Cat Penalty
Replacement License Tag $10.00 Per Pet Fee $10.00 Per Pet Fee Anti-Rabies - Dog/Cat $6 Vaccination Fee $6.00 Vaccination Fee Bordetella $25.00 Vaccination Fee $25.00 Vaccination Fee Distemper/Parvo $25.00 Vaccination Fee $25.00 Vaccination Fee Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis CP $25.00 Vaccination Fee $25.00 Vaccination Fee

INOCULATIONS AND MEDICAL CARE

ISSUE DUPLICATE TAG

CAT TAG FEES

PENALTIES

Microchip $15.00 Animal Fee $15.00 Animal Fee
PureVax $25.00 Vaccination Fee $25.00 Vaccination Fee
Spay or Neuter - Dog $80.00 Each Fee $80.00 Each Fee
Spay or Neuter - Cat $40.00 Each Fee $40.00 Each Fee
X-Ray - Small $90.00 Session Fee $90.00 Session Fee
X Ray - Large $230.00 Session Fee $230.00 Session Fee
Relinquish/Drop Off Fee $0.00 Animal Fee $0.00 Animal Fee Relinquishment - Alive Animal of NonContract City Owner$115 penalty + applicable
relinquishment fee
Animal Fee $115 penalty +
applicable
relinquishment fee
Animal Fee
Stray/Non-Owner Relinquishment -
Dead/Alive
$0 No Fee Fee $0.00 No Fee Fee
Dead Animal Surrender $25.00 Animal Fee $25.00 Animal Fee Deposit (covers replacement cost of
trap and tax)
$80 Trap Fee $80.00 Trap Fee
Rental Charge (per day of use) $0.00 Day Rent $0.00 Day Rent Trap Pick-up or Drop-off (includes
officer time)
$120.00 Pick-up/Dro
p Off
Fee $120.00 Pick-up/Dro p Off Fee
Animal Display $0 Event Fee $0.00 Event Fee
Animal Exhibitions (circus, rodeos,
battle
re-enactments, dog shows promoting
pure-bred
animals and breeding etc.)
$1925.00 Day Fee $1,925.00 Day Fee
Dog Breeding Permit Application $5255.00 Application Fee $5,255.00 Application Fee Dog Breeding Permit - Annual
Renewal
$1980.00 Annual Fee $1,980.00 Annual Fee
Animals Used in Commercial Setting $240.00 Day Fee $240.00 Day Fee Possession of Dangerous Animal $610.00 Annual Fee $610.00 Annual Fee Transfer for Sale Permit (exempted
classes)
$0 Permit Fee $0.00 Permit Fee
Transfer for Sale Permit (pet shops) $120.00 Annual Fee $120.00 Annual Fee Court Restitution Actual Cost Hour Fee Actual Cost Hour Fee Veterinary Clinic $240.00 Inspection Fee $240.00 Inspection Fee Pet Shops $240.00 Inspection Fee $240.00 Inspection Fee

PET SHOP

CAT TRAPS

DROP OFF/OWNER RELINQUISHED ANIMALS (DOGS, CATS, OTHER) X-Ray Prices

INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES

INSPECTION FEES

PERMITS

DEAD ANIMAL DISPOSAL

Pet Groomers $240.00 Inspection Fee $240.00 Inspection Fee Kennel/Daycare Facilities $240.00 Inspection Fee $240.00 Inspection Fee Boarding stables $240.00 Inspection Fee $240.00 Inspection Fee First Violation $100 Violation Penalty $100.00 Violation Penalty Second Violation within One Year of
Initial Violation
$200 Violation Penalty $200.00 Violation Penalty
Subsequent Violations $250 Violation Penalty $250.00 Violation Penalty First Violation $100 Violation Penalty $100.00 Violation Penalty Second Violation within One Year of
Initial Violation
$200 Violation Penalty $200.00 Violation Penalty
Subsequent Violations $500 Violation Penalty $500.00 Violation Penalty First Violation - Alters animal $350 Violation Penalty $350.00 Violation Penalty Second Violation within One Year of
Initial Violation
$700 Violation Penalty $700.00 Violation Penalty
Subsequent Violations $1,000 Violation Penalty $1,000.00 Violation Penalty First Violation - Failure to Surrender
Vicious Animal
$350 Violation Penalty $350.00 Violation Penalty
Second Violation within One Year of
Initial Violation
$700 Violation Penalty $700.00 Violation Penalty
Subsequent Violations $1,000 Violation Penalty $1,000.00 Violation Penalty First Violation - Violation of Vicious
Animal Rules
$350 Violation Penalty $350.00 Violation Penalty
Second Violation within One Year of
Initial Violation
$700 Violation Penalty $700.00 Violation Penalty
Subsequent Violations $1,000 Violation Penalty $1,000.00 Violation Penalty Deposit: Vicious Animal Appeal
Process
Cost of
Citation
Appeal Penalty Cost of Citation Appeal Penalty
Deposit: Administrative Citation
Appeal Process
Cost of
Citation
Appeal Penalty Cost of Citation Appeal Penalty
Late Penalty fee for $100 citation $25 Per late
$100 citation
Penalty $25.00 Per late
$100 citation
Penalty
Late Penalty fee for $200 citation $50 Per late
$200 citation
Penalty $50.00 Per late
$200 citation
Penalty

VICIOUS ANIMAL PENALTIES

DOG LICENSING AND FOWL, RABBITS & GOATS

ANIMAL BREEDING & TRANSFER

KENNEL/ DAYCARE

HORSE STABLES

LATE PENALTY - CITATION
LATE PENALTY OF 25% PER CITATION WHEN NOT PAID OR APPEALED WITHIN 30

DAYS OF CITATION ISSUE DATE

ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATIONS

ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATIONS

ANIMAL SHELTER, RABIES CONTROL, POLICE ANIMALS & ANIMAL REGULATIONS

Late Penalty fee for $250 citation $62.50 Per late
$250 citation
Penalty $62.50 Per late
$250 citation
Penalty
Late Penalty fee for $350 citation $87.50 Per late
$350 citation
Penalty $87.50 Per late
$350 citation
Penalty
Late Penalty fee for $500 citation $125 Per late
$500 citation
Penalty $125.00 Per late
$500 citation
Penalty
Late Penalty fee for $700 citation $175 Per late
$700 citation
Penalty $175.00 Per late
$700 citation
Penalty
Late Penalty fee for $1000 citation $250 Per late
$1,000
citation
Penalty $250.00 Per late
$1,000
citation
Penalty
Medications and Treatment Actual Cost Animal Fee Actual Cost Animal Fee Non-Medical Treatment Actual Cost Actual cost.

One Hour
minimum
Fee Actual Cost Actual cost. One Hour
minimum
Fee
Urban Agriculture Fee for Goats (2) $240.00 Each Fee $240.00 Each Fee Urban Agriculture Fee for Chickens
(5-20)
$240.00 Each Fee $240.00 Each Fee

REPRESENTATIVE TITLE

REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE DATE

VETERINARY CARE

URBAN AGRICULTURE

ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATIONS Bureau Manager
June 4, 2024

Agency Population % of Population
Minimum Proposed
Contract
Per Capita
Long Beach 466,742.00 97.538% 6,598,049.22 $ 14.14
Los Alamitos 11,780.00 2.462% $ 166,526.73 14.14
Total 478,522.00 100.000% $ 6,764,575.95 14.14
Agency
Minimum Proposed
Contract
Maximum Proposed
Contract
Proposed Contract
Amount
Current Contract
Amount Notes
Los Alamitos $ 166,526.73 $ 166,526.73 $ 166,526.73 $ 146,856.12 Total Cost Recovery $ 166,526.73 $ 166,526.73 $ 166,526.73 $ 146,856.12 General Fund by Fiscal Year
(amounts may include onetimes) Budget Actuals
FY24 7,446,693.15 TBD
FY23 6,680,093.72 7,866,290.89
FY22 5,640,674.15 6,562,654.11
FY21 5,392,920.57 5,864,782.86
FY20 5,141,636.79 5,694,734.91
FY19 5,447,227.97 6,187,458.70
3-year average (FY21-23
actual expenditures) 6,764,575.95
Contract Cities Total $ 166,526.73
13,877.23 per month
41,631.68 per quarter
Revised Calculation 5/2/24
Cost Sheet

City of Los Alamitos

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 24, 2024 ITEM NUMBER: 11I
To: Mayor Jordan B. Nefulda & Members of the City Council Presented By: Ron Noda, Development Services Director
Subject: Pine StrEATs and Revive Phase II Grant Programs

SUMMARY
This item seeks Council consideration for appropriating funds to benefit the second installment of Pine strEATs and Revive Los Alamitos Phase II Grant Program. Pine strEATS will again serve as a supplementary piece of the citywide special event, Celebrate Los Al. The restaurant grant program will provide up to $5,000 for labor, food costs, and marketing for Los Alamitosbased restaurants to provide samplings of their food to attendees.

The Revive Los Alamitos Phase II Program will provide businesses with funding for facade improvement projects. The grant will also provide eligible home-based businesses with an opportunity to make technological improvements to their online shopping experience, including enhanced marketing tools and online pay options. $105,000 is requested for the second phase.

RECOMMENDATION

1. Review Pine strEATs Grant Program and Revive Los Alamitos Grant Program Phase II; and,

2. Appropriate $80,000 for the Pine strEATS Grant program; and,

3. Appropriate $105,000 for the Revive Los Alamitos Phase II Grant Program.

BACKGROUND
The City's Economic Development Division found great success from significant interest and participation in both programs last year.

Pine strEATs was a popular addition to the highly attended MemorialCare Miller's Children's and Women's Hospital, Long Beach Celebrate Los Al event held on Saturday, September 16, 2023, on Pine Street. The event provided 14 of the participating restaurants with grant funding of up to $5,000 for expenses related to food, personnel, and marketing materials. More importantly, over 1,000 participants tasted small servings, drawing greater attention to their restaurant.

The Revive Los Alamitos Facade Improvement Grant Program launched earlier this year and has already seen demand during its first installment. Multiple businesses have inquired, expressing interest in the program, with a few notable projects in the works, such as the

business plaza at 10511 Los Alamitos Boulevard, which recently completed exterior paint, surface repairs, sign improvements, and revitalizing landscape features, culminating in about $11,000 in grant funding.

Other businesses like BeYouty Med Spa, Code Ninjas, and Wahoo's have submitted their applications to improve their signage. This program is designed to offer interested and eligible businesses 50/50 matching grants to businesses and property owners to complete facade improvements or similar projects to properties in Los Alamitos. The maximum grant amount for any eligible business is up to $15,000 for related project expenses. The following system was developed to establish the tier costs corresponding to different projects:

Project Level Maximum Grant
Amount
% of Total Grantee Must Spend
Level One $5,000 50% $10,000
Level Two $10,000 50% $20,000
Level Three $15,000 50% $30,000
*Grantees may request less than the maximum amount of the grant for any level.

DISCUSSION
Pine strEATs and Revive Los Alamitos Phase II Grant Program are proposed to return this year with minimal changes to the first installment.

The Pine strEATs Grant Program is once again intended to promote local restaurants and create new ways for them to connect with the Los Alamitos community. As proposed, the program will cover reimbursable costs of up to $5,000 for expenses related to personnel, supply costs, and promotional materials necessary for participation in the event. The program is prepared to assist up to 20 restaurants. Eligible Los Alamitos-based restaurants interested in participating in the program are required to complete a Pine strEATs Grant Application.

Each restaurant will receive a copy of the grant program’s guidelines, which explain in detail the specific criteria for reimbursable costs and the participation guidelines. Below are some of the program’s guidelines:
• Restaurants must hold an active Los Alamitos Business License with no outstanding code violations.
• Restaurants must be a permanent establishment in the City of Los Alamitos and under the five main categorical restaurant types: quick service, fast casual, catering, casual dining, and fine dining. Home-based food-related businesses are encouraged to apply and may be considered for approval. Examples of home-based food related businesses may consist of gourmet cookies, cake pops, and Charcuterie service. • Restaurants must be available for the entirety of the event, including set-up and teardown. • Participating restaurants will have a specific allotted time period, before the date of the event and after the event, to submit Reimbursement Forms for all appropriate expenses, along with the sales report or receipts with line items. The described items must be submitted during the allotted time period to secure reimbursement. • Restaurants are able to submit the required documentation for reimbursement at three

different phases during the grant program. Restaurants with appropriate documentation may receive partial reimbursement prior to and after the event. If requested, a restaurant may request reimbursement up front to cover the initial purchase of food supplies. Draft program information has been provided for the Council's review as attachments. Program documentation will be finalized after the Council's discussion this evening.

The grant's goal is to provide Los Alamitos-based restaurants with an opportunity to market their businesses directly to the thousands of event attendees. The tickets or wristbands will be sold at a minimal charge to event attendees to sample the variety of food options.

The Revive Los Alamitos Grant Program Phase II will continue its efforts to assist local businesses, from brick-and-mortar to home-based businesses, in investing in their property, making improvements to their facades, addressing outdated repairs, renovating worn structures, and utilizing landscaping as ways to freshen the esthetics for greater shopping experience and customer appeal.

Program Criteria
The program criteria include:
• Establishment as a business and commercial property within the City of Los Alamitos.

First priority of funds will be offered to interested businesses along the City's main arterial roadways (Los Alamitos Boulevard; Katella Avenue; Cerritos Avenue; Bloomfield Street) as they are the most traveled and visible areas of the City. • Home-based businesses must hold a City Business License. • City Staff and Elected Officials are not eligible.
• Fees paid to outside agencies are not eligible (i.e., schools, county, districts). • Must present a direct nexus between permitted work and receipts for local purchases. • Free of any building and code violations.
• Program expiration is set for one calendar year from the launch date. Funds are first come, first served.

Eligible Improvements
The program is eligible for the following improvements, and applicants will be responsible for selecting a contractor acquiring all necessary City permits while maintaining high construction standards and City policy and procedures. City Staff will hold final discretion over the selection of eligible improvements.
• Exterior paint
• Windows
• Doors
• Signage
• Landscaping
• Irrigation
• Awnings
• Canopies/pergolas

• Exterior facade treatments and additions
• Block wall/fencing
• Technology (home-based businesses)

FISCAL IMPACT
Staff requests an appropriation of $80,000 for Pine strEATs and $105,000 for Revive Grant Program Phase II, which will be transferred from the Non-department Fund to the Economic Development fund for this project. The total money transferred would be $185,000 across the two programs.

Attachment: None

City of Los Alamitos

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 24, 2024 ITEM NUMBER: 11J
To: Mayor Jordan B. Nefulda & Members of the City Council Presented By: Ron Noda, Development Services Director
Subject: Award of Bid for the Laurel Park Tennis Court Fence Replacement Project (RFP No. 2024-02)

SUMMARY
This item recommends awarding a bid to Harris Steel Fence Co., Inc. to begin the Laurel Park Tennis Court Fence Replacement Project (RFP No. 2024-02) in the amount of $86,412.00.

RECOMMENDATION

1. Award of contract for the Laurel Park Tennis Court Fence Replacement Project (RFP No. 2024-02) in the amount of $86,412.00 to Harris Steel Fence Co., Inc.; and,

2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the contract with Harris Steel Fence Co., Inc. for the project.

BACKGROUND
The Laurel Park Tennis Courts provides various programs and opportunities for reservations for the general public. The courts are heavily used for classes, camps, and reservations throughout the week. The current chain link fence and windscreen are over ten years old and show signs of degradation from the elements. A new chain link fence and windscreen would give the courts a new look and increased visual appeal. The new fencing and windscreen will create a visual contrast between the background and balls, assisting players in visually tracking the balls during game play and practice, enhancing the court experience.

DISCUSSION
Notices announcing the solicitation of bids for this project were posted in the local publication, the News-Enterprise and Bidnet. Bids for the project were publicly opened on April 17, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. From the six (6) total bids received, it was determined that the lowest responsible bid submitted was from Harris Steel Fence Co., Inc., with a total bid amount of $86,412.00 The bid results are provided below:

Golden West Fence - $75,503.63
Harris Steel Fence Co., Inc. - $86,412.00
Izurieta Fence Company, Inc. - $103,822.00
EverFence - $108,700.00
Quality Fence Co. Inc. - $119,721.00
3M Construction Corporation - $149,730.00

Average - $107,314.78
Golden West Fence submitted an incomplete bid and was deemed not responsible for providing all the necessary information.

The following represents an approximate timeline for the completion of the project, which consists of removing and installing the tennis court fencing.

June 24, 2024 - Award of Contract
August 1, 2024 - Start of construction
February 1, 2025 - End of construction

FISCAL IMPACT
This project is part of the Council-approved FY 23-24 Capital Improvement Project list. The project budget was bid at $86,412, and funding will be expended out of Account No. 10-570- 5501-2404.

Attachment: 1. Harris Steel Fence Co. Agreement (Laurel Park Fence Replacement)

2. Harris Steel Fence Co. Bid Submission

3. RFP 2024-02 - Laurel Park Tennis Court Fence Replacement Project

1 LAUREL PARK TENNIS COURT FENCE REPLACEMENT AGREEMENT
HARRIS STEEL FENCE CO., INC.

THIS AGREEMENT FOR LAUREL PARK TENNIS COURT FENCE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into, to be effective this 1ST day of July 2024 (“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, a California charter city and municipal corporation, (“City”) and Harris Steel Fence Co., Inc., a California Corporation, (“Contractor”). City and Contractor are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” and are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. City has determined that it requires the services of a qualified contractor to provide fence replacement services for Laurel Park tennis court.

B. In response to City’s formal Request for Proposals No. 2024-02 (RFP), dated April 2024, Contractor has submitted to City a written proposal, dated May 7, 2024, to provide the desired fence replacement services.

D. City desires to engage Contractor to provide such fence replacement services subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual obligations, covenants, and conditions contained herein, and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. SERVICES OF CONTRACTOR

1.1 Scope of Services and Standard of Performance. Contractor shall provide those services set forth in the Laurel Park Tennis Court Fence Replacement Project Proposal, dated May 7, 2024, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” (“Scope of Services” and/or “Project Services”).

Contractor shall provide the Project Services in compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement. Contractor warrants that all Project Services shall be performed in a skillful, competent, professional and satisfactory manner in accordance with all standards prevalent in the same profession in the State of California. Contractor represents and warrants that it and all employees, subconsultants and subcontractors providing any services pursuant to this Agreement shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Project Services. All Project Services shall be completed to the reasonable satisfaction of City.

1.1.1 Contract Documents. This Agreement shall consist of the following: (1) the main body of this Agreement; (2) RFP No. 2024-02, dated April 2024; and (3) Contractor’s Proposal, Exhibit “A”. Should any conflict or inconsistency exist in the Contract Documents, the conflict or inconsistency shall be resolved by applying the provisions in the highest priority

2 document, which shall be determined in the following order of priority: (1st) the main body of this Agreement; (2rd) the RFP, and (3rd) Contractor’s Proposal.

1.2 Compliance with Law. All Project Services shall be provided in accordance with all laws, ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of City and any federal, state or local governmental agency of competent jurisdiction. Contractor shall be liable for all violations of such laws, ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules and regulations in connection with performance of the Project Services. If Contractor performs any Project Services in violation of such laws, ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules or regulations, Contractor shall be solely responsible for all penalties and costs arising therefrom. Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, free and harmless from and against any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules or regulations.

1.3 Licenses and Permits. Prior to performing any Project Services, Contractor shall obtain all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to practice its profession and perform the Project Services. Contractor represents and warrants to City that Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement and any extension, any license, permit, qualification, or approval that is legally required for Contractor to perform the Project Services. Contractor shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments, and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for the Contractor's performance of the Project Services, and shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, free and harmless from and against any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to obtain such license, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to practice its profession and perform the Project Services.

1.4 Familiarity with Work. By executing this Agreement, Contractor warrants that Contractor (a) has thoroughly investigated and considered the Project Services to be performed, (b) has carefully considered how the Project Services should be performed, and (c) fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the Project Services under this Agreement.

1.5 Care in Performance of Project Services. Contractor shall adopt reasonable methods during the term of the Agreement to prevent losses or damage to materials, papers or other components of the Project Services, and shall be responsible for all such damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the Project Services by the City, except such losses or damages as may be caused by City's own negligence.

1.6 Non-Exclusive Agreement. Contractor acknowledges that City may enter into agreements with other Contractors, contractors, consultants, or vendors for services similar to the services that are the subject of this Agreement. Contractor further acknowledges that City may have its own employees perform services similar to the services that are the subject of this Agreement.

3 2. COMPENSATION

2.1 Maximum Contract Amount. Contractor shall be compensated for the Project Services performed, including authorized reimbursements, if any, in accordance with the hourly rates and charges set forth in the Scope of Services in an amount not to exceed Eighty Six Thousand Four Hundred Twelve Dollars ($86,412). The maximum amount of City’s payment obligation under this Agreement is the amount specified in this section.

2.2 Method of Payment. In any month in which Contractor wishes to receive payment, Contractor shall no later than first working day of such month, submit to the City, in a form approved by the City Manager or his designee, an invoice for services rendered prior to the date of the invoice. Such requests shall be based upon the amount and value of the services performed by Contractor and accompanied by such reporting data including an itemized breakdown of all costs incurred and tasks performed during the period covered by the invoice, as may be required by the City. Within forty-five (45) calendar days of receipt of invoice, City shall pay all undisputed amounts included on the invoice.

2.3 Changes in Scope. In the event any change or changes in the Scope of Services is requested by the City, the Parties shall execute a written amendment to this Agreement, signed by an individual authorized to formally bind the Party for which he/she is signing, setting forth with particularity all terms of such amendment, including, but not limited to, any additional professional fees. An amendment may be entered into: (a) to provide for revisions or modifications to documents or other work product when documents or other work product or work is required by the enactment or revision of law subsequent to the preparation of any documents, other work product, or work; and/or, (b) to provide for additional services not included in this Agreement or not customarily furnished in accordance with generally accepted practice in Contractor’s profession.

2.4 Appropriations. This Agreement is subject to and contingent upon funds being appropriated therefore by the Los Alamitos City Council for each fiscal year covered by the term of this Agreement. If such appropriations are not made, this Agreement shall automatically terminate without penalty to the City.

3. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE

3.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

The time for completion of the Project Services to be performed by Contractor is an essential condition of this Agreement.

3.2 Schedule of Performance. Contractor shall prosecute regularly and diligently the Project Services according to the periods specified in the Scope of Services. When requested by Contractor, extensions of the time period(s) specified in the Scope of Services may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer; however, the City shall not be obligated to grant any such extension.

4 3.3 Force Majeure. The time for performance of the Project Services may be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor (financial inability excepted), including, but not limited to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the City, if Contractor, within ten (10) calendar days of the commencement of such delay, notifies the City Manager in writing of the causes of the delay. The City Manager shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the Services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the City Manager such delay is justified. The City Manager's determination shall be final and conclusive upon the Parties to this Agreement. In no event shall Contractor be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, Contractor's sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this section.

3.4 Term. The term of the Agreement runs until successful completion and acceptance of the work, or one year, whichever is sooner, unless extended by the parties.

4. COORDINATION OF PROJECT SERVICES

4.1 Contractor’s Representative. The following principal of Contractor is hereby designated as being the principal and representative of Contractor authorized to act on its behalf with respect to the Project Services and to make all decisions in connection therewith: Daniel Blanciak, Vice President. It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, education, capability, expertise, and reputation of the foregoing principal is a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the foregoing principal shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Contractor and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the Project Services performed hereunder. The foregoing principal may not be changed by Contractor without prior written approval of the Contract Officer.

4.2 City’s Contract Officer. The City’s Contract Officer shall be such person as may be designated by the City Manager, and is subject to change by the City Manager. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that the Contract Officer is kept fully informed of the progress of the performance of the Project Services, and the Contractor shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Officer. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall have authority to sign all documents on behalf of the City required hereunder to carry out the terms of this Agreement.

4.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignments. The experience, knowledge, capability, expertise, and reputation of Contractor, its principals and employees, were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Contractor shall not assign the performance of this Agreement, nor any part thereof, nor any monies due hereunder, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written consent of City. Contractor shall not contract with any other entity to perform the Project Services without prior written consent of City.

If Contractor is permitted by City to subcontract any part of this Agreement, Contractor shall be responsible to City for the acts and omissions of its subcontractor(s) in the same manner as it is

5 for persons directly employed. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationships between any subcontractor and City. All persons engaged in the performance of Project Services will be considered employees of Contractor. City will deal directly with and will make all payments to Contractor. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated, or encumbered voluntarily or by operation of law, whether for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, without the prior written consent of City.

Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons acting in concert of more than twenty five percent (25%) of the present ownership and/or control of Contractor, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. In the event of any such unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No approved transfer shall release Contractor or any surety of Contractor from any liability hereunder without the express written consent of City.

4.4 Independent Contractor.

4.4.1 The legal relationship between the Parties is that of an independent contractor; nothing herein shall be deemed to make Contractor a City employee. During the performance of this Agreement, Contractor and its officers, employees, and agents shall act in an independent capacity and shall not act as City officers or employees. Contractor will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Project Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. The personnel performing the Project Services on behalf of Contractor shall at all times be under Contractor’s exclusive direction and control. Neither City nor any of its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall have control over the conduct of Contractor or any of its officers, employees, or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement.

Contractor, its officers, employees or agents, shall not maintain a permanent office or fixed business location at City’s offices. City shall have no voice in the selection, discharge, supervision, or control of Contractor’s officers, employees, or agents or in fixing their number, compensation, or hours of service. Contractor shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due its employees in connection with the performance of Project Services and shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting them, including but not limited to social security income tax withholding, unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation, and other similar matters. City shall not in any way or for any purpose be deemed to be a partner of Contractor in its business or otherwise a joint venturer or a member of any joint enterprise with Contractor.

4.4.2 Contractor shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability against City, or bind City in any manner.

4.4.3 No City benefits shall be available to Contractor, its officers, employees, representatives, agents, subconsultants or subcontractors in connection with the performance of any Project Services. Except for fees paid to Contractor as provided for in this Agreement, City shall not pay salaries, wages, or other compensation to Contractor for the performance of any Project Services. City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to Contractor, its officers, employees, representatives, agents, subconsultants or subcontractors, for injury or sickness arising out of the performance of any Project Services. If for any reason any court or governmental agency determines that the City has financial obligations, other than pursuant to Section 2 herein, of any nature relating to salary, taxes, or benefits of Contractor’s officers,

6 employees, representatives, agents, or subconsultants or subcontractors, Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City from and against all such financial obligations.

4.5 PERS Eligibility Indemnification.

4.5.1 In the event that Contractor or any officer, employee, representative, agent, subconsultant or subcontractor of Contractor providing any Project Services claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City against (1) all such claims and determinations, (2) for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Contractor or its officers, employees, representatives, agents, subconsultants or subcontractors, and (3) the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of the City.

4.5.2 Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to the contrary, Contractor and any of its officers, employees, representatives, agents, subconsultants or subcontractors providing any Project Services shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.

5. INSURANCE

5.1 Compliance with Insurance Requirements. Contractor shall obtain, maintain, and keep in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, at its sole cost and expense, and in a form and content satisfactory to City, all insurance required under this section. Contractor shall not commence any Project Services unless and until it has provided evidence satisfactory to City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. If Contractor’s existing insurance policies do not meet the insurance requirements set forth herein, Contractor agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the policies to do so.

5.2 Types of Insurance Required. As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement, and without limiting the indemnity provisions set forth in this Agreement, Contractor shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, including any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance:

5.2.1 Commercial General Liability Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, a policy of Commercial General Liability Insurance (CGL). Coverage shall be at least as broad as ISO Form CG 00 01 written on a per occurrence basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000.000.00) in the general aggregate.

The policy shall not contain any endorsements or provisions limiting coverage for (1) contractual

7 liability, (2) cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another, or (3) contain any other exclusion contrary to the Agreement.

5.2.2 Automobile Liability Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, a policy of Automobile Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as ISO Form CA 00 01 written on a per occurrence basis, covering Code 1 (any auto), or if the Contractor has no owned autos, Code 8 (hired) and Code 9 (non-owned), with limits of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for each occurrence covering bodily injury and property damage.

5.2.3 Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, a policy of Workers’ Compensation Insurance in at least the minimum statutory amounts, and in compliance with all other statutory requirements, as required by the State of California. Contractor agrees to waive and obtain endorsements from its workers’ compensation insurer waiving all subrogation rights under its workers’ compensation insurance policy against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, and to require each of its subconsultants and subcontractors, if any, to do likewise under their workers’ compensation insurance policies. Contractor shall also obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, a policy of Employer’s Liability Insurance written on a per occurrence basis with limits of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury or disease. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor shall not be required to procure either Worker’s Compensation Insurance or Employer’s Liability Insurance if Contractor provides written verification to the City that Contractor does not have any employees.

5.3 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance required by this section shall be issued by a licensed company authorized to transact business in the state by the Department of Insurance for the State of California with a current rating of A-:VII or better (if an admitted carrier), or a current rating of A:X or better (if offered by a non-admitted insurer listed on the State of California List of Approved Surplus Lines Insurers (LASLI)), by the latest edition of A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide, except that the City will accept workers’ compensation insurance from the State Compensation Fund. In the event the City determines that the work or Project Services to be performed under this Agreement creates an increased or decreased risk of loss to the City, the Contractor agrees that the minimum limits of the insurance policies may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the City. Contractor shall immediately substitute any insurer whose A.M. Best rating drops below the levels specified herein.

5.4 Specific Insurance Provisions and Endorsements. Required insurance policies shall not be in compliance if they include any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to the City for written approval. Required insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Contractor shall provide endorsements on forms approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:

5.4.1 CGL and Auto Liability Endorsements. The policy or policies of insurance required by this section for CGL and Automobile Liability Insurance shall be endorsed as follows:

8 5.4.1.1 Additional Insured. The City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, shall be additional insureds with regard to liability and defense of suits or claims arising out of the performance of the Agreement; and

5.4.1.1.1 Additional Insured Endorsements. Additional insured endorsements shall not (1) be restricted to “ongoing operations”, (2) exclude “contractual liability”, (3) restrict coverage to “sole” liability of Contractor, or (4) contain any other exclusions contrary to the Agreement; and, the coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to additional insureds.

5.4.1.2 Primary and Non-Contributing Insurance. Each CGL and Automobile Liability Insurance policy shall be endorsed to be primary, and any other insurance, deductible, or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers, shall not contribute with this primary insurance.

5.4.1.3 Waiver of Subrogation. Each CGL and Automobile Liability Insurance policy shall contain or be endorsed to waive subrogation against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, or shall specifically allow Contractor or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with the requirements set forth in this section to waive their right to recovery prior to a loss. Contractor hereby agrees to waive its own right of recovery against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, and Contractor hereby agrees to require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants or subcontractors.

5.4.2 Notice of Cancellation. Each policy of any type shall be endorsed to provide that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled, or modified, or reduced in coverage or in limits, except after thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice has been provided to the City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if coverage is to be suspended, voided, or cancelled because of Contractor’s failure to pay the insurance premium, the notice provided by the insurer to City shall be by not less than ten (10) calendar days prior written notice. (A statement that notice will be provided "in accordance with the policy terms" or words to that effect is inadequate to meet the requirements of this section.)

5.5 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductible or self-insured retention must be approved in writing by the City in advance. The decision whether to approve or withhold approval of a deductible or self-insured retention shall be made by the City in the City's sole and absolute discretion.

5.6 Evidence of Coverage. Concurrently with the execution of the Agreement, Contractor shall deliver certificates of insurance together with original endorsements affecting each of the insurance policies required by this section. Contractor shall promptly furnish, at City’s request, copies of actual policies including all declaration pages, endorsements, exclusions and any other policy documents City may require to verify coverage.

5.6.1 Required insurance policies shall not be in compliance if they include any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to the City for written approval.

9 5.6.2 Authorized Signatures. The certificates of insurance and original endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf.

5.6.3 Renewal/Replacement Policies. At least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence of insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or reduced and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, Contractor shall, within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of insurance showing that the required insurance has been reinstated or has been provided through another insurance company or companies meeting all requirements of this Agreement.

5.7 Requirements Not Limiting. Requirement of specific coverage or minimum limits contained in this section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting in any way the indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Contractor may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.

5.8 Enforcement of Agreement (Non-Estoppel). Contractor acknowledges and agrees that actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Contractor of any noncompliance with any of the insurance requirements set forth in this section imposes no additional obligation on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.

5.9 Insurance for Subconsultants. Contractor shall either: (1) include all subconsultants or subcontractors engaged in the performance of Project Services on behalf of Contractor as additional named insureds under the Contractor’s insurance policies; or (2) Contractor shall be responsible for causing its subconsultants or subcontractors to procure and maintain the appropriate insurance in compliance with the terms of the insurance requirements set forth in this section, including adding the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, as additional insureds to their respective policies. Contractor shall not allow any subconsultant or subcontractor to commence any work or services relating to this Agreement unless and until it has provided evidence satisfactory to City that the subconsultant or subcontractor has secured all insurance required under this section.

5.10 Other Insurance Requirements. The following terms and conditions shall apply to the insurance policies required of Contractor and its subconsultants and subcontractors, if any, pursuant to this Agreement:

5.10.1 Contractor shall provide immediate written notice to City if (1) any of the insurance policies required herein are terminated, cancelled or suspended, (2) the limits of any of the insurance coverages required herein are reduced, or (3) the deductible or self-insured retention is increased.

10 5.10.2 All insurance coverage and limits provided by Contractor and available or applicable to this Agreement are intended to apply to each insured, including additional insureds, against whom a claim is made or suit is brought to the full extent of the policies. Nothing contained in this Agreement or any other agreement relating to the City or its operations shall limit the application of such insurance coverage.

5.10.3 None of the insurance coverages required herein will be in compliance with the requirements of this section if they include any limiting endorsement which substantially impairs the coverages set forth herein (e.g., elimination of contractual liability or reduction of discovery period), unless the endorsement has first been submitted to the City and approved in writing.

5.10.4 Certificates of insurance will not be accepted in lieu of required endorsements, and submittal of certificates without required endorsements may delay commencement of the Project. It is Contractor’s obligation to ensure timely compliance with all insurance submittal requirements as provided herein.

5.10.5 Contractor agrees to ensure that subconsultants and subcontractors, if any, and any other parties involved with the Project who are brought onto or involved in the Project by Contractor, provide the same minimum insurance coverage required of Contractor. Contractor agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. Contractor agrees that upon request, all agreements with subcontractors and others engaged in the provision of Project Services will be submitted to the City for review.

5.10.6 Contractor agrees to provide immediate written notice to City of any claim, demand or loss against Contractor arising out of the work or Project Services performed under this Agreement and for any other claim, demand or loss which may reduce the insurance available to pay claims, demands or losses arising out of this Agreement.

6. INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall defend (at Contractor’s sole cost and expense with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to City), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, orders, causes of action, costs, expenses, liabilities, losses, penalties, judgments, arbitration awards, settlements, damages or injuries of any kind, in law or in equity, including but not limited to property or persons, including wrongful death, (collectively “Claims”) in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, related to, or incident to any alleged acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Contractor, its officers, directors, employees, subconsultants, subcontractors, agents or invitees in connection with performance under this Agreement, or in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, related to, or incident to an alleged breach of this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages, expert witness fees and attorneys’ fees and other related costs and expenses.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, and only to the extent that the Project Services performed

11 by Contractor are subject to California Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor.

Under no circumstances shall the insurance requirements and limits set forth in this Agreement be construed to limit Contractor’s indemnification obligation or other liability hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, such obligation to defend, hold harmless and indemnify the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, shall not apply to the extent that such Claims are caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of that indemnified party.

The Contractor’s indemnification obligation shall survive termination of this Agreement.

7. REPORTS AND RECORDS

7.1 Records. Contractor shall keep complete, accurate, and detailed accounts of all time, costs, expenses, and expenditures pertaining in any way to this Agreement. Contractor shall keep such books and records as shall be necessary to properly perform the Project Services required by this Agreement and to enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such Project Services. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all reasonable times, including the right to inspect, copy, audit, and make records and transcripts from such records.

7.2 Reports. Contractor shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning the performance of the Project Services as the Contract Officer shall require.

7.3 Ownership of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents, memoranda, correspondence, computations, and other materials prepared by Contractor, its employees, subconsultants, subcontractors and agents in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be promptly delivered to City upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Contractor shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full rights of ownership of the documents and materials hereunder. Contractor may retain copies of such documents for its own use. Contractor shall have an unrestricted right to use the concepts embodied therein. Contractor shall ensure that all of its subconsultants and subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared by them, and in the event Contractor fails to secure such assignment, Contractor shall indemnify City for all damages resulting therefrom.

7.4 Release of Documents. Except to the extent otherwise required by law, no drawing, specification, report, record, document, or other material prepared by Contractor, its employees, subconsultants, subcontractors and agents in the performance of Project Services shall not be released publicly without the prior written approval of the Contract Officer.

8. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT

12 8.1 California Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both as to validity and as to performance of the Parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim, or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such County, and Contractor covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action.

8.2 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy of a nondefaulting Party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. No consent or approval of City shall be deemed to waiver or render unnecessary City’s consent to or approval of any subsequent act of Contractor. Any waiver by either Party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

8.3 Rights and Remedies Cumulative. Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the Parties are cumulative and the exercise by either Party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other Party.

8.4 Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either Party may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement.

8.5 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement, at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) calendar days written notice to Contractor, except that where the continuation of services would constitute a danger to health, safety or general welfare, the period of notice shall be such shorter time as may be appropriate.

Upon receipt of the notice of termination, Contractor shall immediately cease all Project Services, except as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for all Project Services rendered prior to receipt of the notice of termination and for any Project Services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter.

8.6 Termination for Default of Contractor.

8.6.1 Contractor’s failure to comply with any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a default.

8.6.2 If the Contract Officer determines that Contractor is in default in the performance of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, he/she shall notify Contractor in writing of such default. If such default is capable of being cured, Contractor shall have ten (10) calendar days, or such longer period as City may designate, to cure the default by rendering satisfactory performance. In the event Contractor fails to cure its default within such period of time, or if such default is not capable of being cured, City shall have the right, notwithstanding

13 any other provision of this Agreement, to terminate this Agreement without further notice and without prejudice of any remedy to which City may be entitled at law, in equity, or under this Agreement. Contractor shall be liable for any and all reasonable costs incurred by City as a result of such default. Compliance with the provisions of this section shall not constitute a waiver of any City right to take legal action in the event that the dispute is not cured, provided that nothing herein shall limit City’s right to terminate this Agreement without cause pursuant to Section 8.5.

8.6.3 If termination is due to the failure of Contractor to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 8.6.2, take over the Project Services and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and Contractor shall be liable to the extent that the total direct and indirect costs for completion of the Project Services required hereunder exceeds the Maximum Contract Amount, and City may withhold any payments to Contractor for the purpose of set-off toward the cost of completion of the Project Services. The withholding or failure to withhold payments to Contractor shall not limit Contractor’s liability for completion of the Project Services as provided herein.

8.7 Attorneys’ Fees. In the event any dispute between the Parties with respect to this Agreement results in litigation or any non-judicial proceeding, the prevailing Party shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to recover from the non-prevailing Party all reasonable costs and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees, expert witness fees, court costs and all fees, costs, and expenses incurred in any appeal or in collection of any judgment entered in such proceeding. To the extent authorized by law, in the event of a dismissal by the plaintiff or petitioner of the litigation or non-judicial proceeding within thirty (30) calendar days of the date set for trial or hearing, the other Party shall be deemed to be the prevailing Party in such litigation or proceeding. For purposes of this section, "Reasonable attorney fees" shall be calculated by multiplying the actual number of hours reasonably expended by the attorney(s) handling the dispute on behalf of the prevailing Party by the hourly rate actually paid by the prevailing Party, but in no case shall the hourly rate exceed Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per hour.

9. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION

9.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Contractor, or any successor-in-interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which may become due to the Contractor or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.

9.2 Covenant Against Discrimination. Contractor covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, subcontractors, subconsultants and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination or segregation in the performance of or in connection with this Agreement regarding any person or group of persons on account of race, disability, medical condition, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, or ancestry. Contractor shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, disability, medical condition, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or ancestry.

14 10. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

10.1 Notices. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or communication either Party desires or is required to give to the other Party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally during normal hours of operation of the Party receiving the notice, or sent by pre-paid, first-class mail to the address set forth below. Either Party may change its address by notifying the other Party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated on the day personally served, or two (2) business days from the date of mailing if mailed as provided in this section. Additionally, notices by email will be considered legal notice if such communications include the following text in the Subject field: FORMAL LEGAL NOTICE – Harris Steel Fence Co., Inc.

To City: Chet Simmons, City Manager
City of Los Alamitos
3191 Katella Ave.

Los Alamitos, CA 90720
[email protected]
With copy to:

Michael S. Daudt, City Attorney
Woodruff & Smart
555 Anton Blvd., Suite 1200
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
[email protected]
To Contractor: Daniel Blanciak, Vice President
Harris Steel Fence Co., Inc.
8728 S. San Pedro
Los Angeles, CA 90003-339
[email protected]

10.2 Entire Agreement; Amendments in Writing. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and is intended as an integrated agreement, superseding all prior negotiations, arrangements, agreements, representations, and understandings, if any, made by or among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No amendments or other modifications of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by both Parties hereto, or their respective successors, assigns, or grantees.

10.3 Severability. In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this Agreement, which shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the Parties hereunder.

10.4 Successors in Interest. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the

15 benefit of the Parties’ successors and assignees.

10.5 Third Party Beneficiary. Except as expressly provided herein, nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to confer, nor shall this Agreement be construed as conferring, any rights, including, without limitation, any rights as a third-party beneficiary or otherwise, upon any entity or person not a party hereto.

10.6 Recitals. The above-stated Recitals are hereby incorporated into the Agreement as though fully set forth herein and each Party acknowledges and agrees that such Party is bound, for purposes of this Agreement, by the same.

10.7 Prevailing Wages. The City has determined that the Project Services under this Agreement requires work of labor categories which are subject to Prevailing Wage Laws identified in the State of California Labor Code. Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on “public works” and “maintenance” projects.

Contractor agrees to fully comply with all applicable federal and state labor laws (including, without limitation, the Prevailing Wage Laws). It is agreed by the Parties that, in connection with the Project Services provided pursuant to this Agreement, Contractor shall bear all risks of payment or non-payment of prevailing wages under California law, and Contractor hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. The foregoing indemnity shall survive termination of this Agreement. Contractor understands and agrees to comply with the following California Labor Code compliance conditions [Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq., 1813, 1860, 1861, 3700]:

10.7.1. This Agreement is subject to the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code relating to public works and the awarding public agency (“City”) and Contractor agree to be bound by all the provisions thereof as though set forth in full herein.

10.7.2 Contractor shall be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) in accordance with California Labor Code Section 1725.5 and has provided proof of registration to City prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement.

10.7.3 Contractor agrees to comply with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775 concerning the payment of prevailing rates of wages to workers and the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages. The applicable prevailing wage determination(s) may be obtained at (http://www.dir.ca.qov/OPRUDPreWaqeDetermination.htm), are on file with City, and are available to any interested party upon request. A copy of said rates shall be posted at each job site during the Term of this Agreement.

10.7.4 Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1771.4, Contractor’s services are subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

Contractor shall post job site notices as prescribed by DIR regulations and furnish the records

16 specified in California Labor Code Section 1776 directly to the Labor Commissioner in the manner prescribed by California Labor Code Section 1771.4(a)(3) and (c)(2).

10.7.5 Contractor shall comply with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1776 which, among other things, require Contractor and each subcontractor to (1) keep accurate payroll records, (2) certify and make such payroll records available for inspection as provided by Section 1776, and (3) inform the City of the location of the records. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with Section 1776 by itself and all of its subcontractors.

10.7.6 Contractor shall comply with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1777.5 concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects, and further agrees that Contractor is responsible for compliance with Section 1777.5 by itself and all of its subcontractors.

10.7.7 Eight (8) hours of labor shall constitute a legal day’s work for all workmen employed in the execution of this Agreement, and the Contractor and any subcontractor shall comply with and be governed by the laws of the State of California having to do with working hours set forth in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the California Labor Code. Contractor shall comply with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1813 concerning penalties for workers who work excess hours. Contractor shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit twenty-five dollars ($25) for each worker employed in the execution of this Agreement by the Contractor or by any subcontractor for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any one calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the California Labor Code. (See, e.g., Cal. Labor Code §1815.)

10.7.8 Pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700, Contractor will be required to secure the payment of compensation to its employees. By signing this Agreement, Contractor hereby certifies as follows:
“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Agreement.”

10.7.9 Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1771.1, Contractor and any subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the California Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the DIR and qualified to perform public work pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1725.2. It is not a violation of California Labor Code Section 1771.1 for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by California Business and Professions Code Section 7029.1 or by California Public Contract Code Section 10164 or 20103.5, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. Contractor shall not perform

17 any work under this Agreement with any subcontractor who is ineligible to perform work on the public works project pursuant to Section 1777.1 or 1777.7 of the California Labor Code.

10.8 Corporate Authority. Each of the undersigned represents and warrants that (i) the Party for which he/she is executing this Agreement is duly authorized and existing, (ii) he/she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of the Party for which he/she is signing, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, the Party for which he/she is signing is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other agreement to which the Party for which he/she is signing is bound.
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18 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed and entered into this Agreement as of the date first written above.
“City”
City of Los Alamitos
By:_______________________________
Jordan B. Nefulda
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM.

Woodruff & Smart, APC
By:__________________________________
Michael S. Daudt
City Attorney
ATTEST:

By:_______________________________
Windmera Quintanar, MMC
City Clerk
“Contractor”
Harris Steel Fence Co., Inc.

By:_______________________________
William Blanciak
President
By:_______________________________
Daniel Blanciak
Vice President

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CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS

CALIFORNIA

REQUEST FOR BIDS

LAUREL PARK TENNIS COURT FENCE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
PROJECT NO. 2024-02

PREPARED FOR

CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
3191 KATELLA AVENUE
LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA 90720

PREPARED BY

STEVE KIM
3191 KATELLA AVE.

LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
APRIL 2024

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CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR

LAUREL PARK TENNIS COURT FENCE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ...........................................................................NB-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ............................................................................................. IB-1

PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS
Proposal.................................................................................................................................. P-1 Bidders Information................................................................................................................. P-3 List of Subcontractors ............................................................................................................. P-4 References ............................................................................................................................. P-5 Contractor’s Licensing Statement............................................................................................ P-6 Proposal Bid Sheets ............................................................................................................... P-7 Non-Collusion Affidavit ........................................................................................................... P-9

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Public Works Agreement.......................................................................................................CA-1

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 2024-02
FOR

LAUREL PARK TENNIS COURT FENCE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Los Alamitos, as City, is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide services for the LAUREL PARK TENNIS COURT FENCE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (“Project”).

Proposals will be received electronically through BidNet Direct (http://cityoflosalamitos.org/517/BidOpportunities).

Submission Deadline: Proposals are due no later than 5:30 P.M. (Pacific Standard Time) on May 9, 2024.

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: In general, the work is comprised of public works construction including purchase of new chain-link fence, removal of old chain-link, disposal of old chain-link fence, installation of black windscreen with 85% blockage, installation of (2) pedestrian gates and other miscellaneous improvements as shown on the plans and as required to complete the work.

OBTAINING A COPY OF THE RFP: A copy of the RFP is available through BidNet Direct (BidNet) online platform. The website address is: http://cityoflosalamitos.org/517/Bid-Opportunities.

SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSAL: Proposals must be prepared on the approved forms in conformance with INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS and must be submitted electronically on BidNet , accessible through the City’s webpage at http://cityoflosalamitos.org/517/Bid-Opportunities where each prospective bidder must first register as a vendor through the City’s BidNet portal. Contract documents, plans, and specifications if applicable will be available for review on BidNet.

OPTIONAL PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING: There will be an Optional Pre-Proposal site visit on April 30, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at Laurel Park at 10862 Bloomfield Street, Los Alamitos.

AWARD OF CONTRACT: The City reserves the right after opening bids to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality (non-responsiveness) in a bid, or to make award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and reject all other bids, as it may best serve the interest of the City. Within five (5) working days after the date of the Notice of Apparent Low Bidder, the successful bidder will be required to submit required Contract Agreement and Insurance. Within ten (10) working days after the date of the Notice of Award, the successful bidder will be required to submit Construction Schedule.

CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE CLASSIFICATION: The Contractor shall possess a valid Contractor’s License at the time of submitting bids, in accordance with provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the California Business and Professions Code.

CALIFORNIA WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS: The wage rates applicable to this Project are the State of California Department of Industrial Relations prevailing rates of per diem wages. In accordance with the provisions of Sections 1773.2 of the California Labor Code, copies of the general prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the State Director of Industrial Relations are available at City Hall, which shall be made available to any interested party upon request, or on the Internet at the State Department of Industrial Relations website (www.dir.ca.gov) under Statistics and Research. It shall be mandatory upon the Contractor to whom the contract is awarded and upon any subcontractor to pay not less than said specified rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the contract. A copy of said rates shall be posted at each job site during the course of construction. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with all provisions of the California Labor Code relating to prevailing wage rates, including Sections 1770–1781.

REGISTRATION WITH DIR: Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.1, a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or engage in performance of any contract for public work, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.

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Contact: Questions or Requests for Information (RFIs) or interpretations are due on April 29, 2024 and shall be submitted on BidNet portal. Please contact Steve Kim at [email protected] should you have questions about this procedure.

Dated this 15 day of April, 2024. City of Los Alamitos, California Published: News Enterprise Steve Kim, Recreation Supervisor April 24, 2024 3191 Katella Avenue
Los Alamitos, CA 90720

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CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
FOR

LAUREL PARK TENNIS COURT FENCE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

1. BACKGROUND
The City of Los Alamitos (City) is soliciting proposals from qualified professional to replacement the current chain-link fence and windscreen at the Laurel Park tennis courts. The Laurel Park Tennis Courts provides various programs and opportunities for reservations to the general public. Throughout the week, the courts are heavily used for classes, camps, and reservations. The current chain link fence and windscreen are over 10 years old and is showing signs of degradation from the elements. A new chain link fence and windscreen would give the courts a new look and increased visual appeal. The new fencing and windscreen will create a visual contrast between the background and balls. The contrast will help players visually track the balls during gameplay and practice enhancing the experience at the courts.

The purpose of this RFP is to provide the City with the best possible replacement at a level expected by the City’s residents, City Council, City Staff, and visitors to the community. The selected contractor will work closely with City staff to ensure accurate installation and color scheme.

2. RFP TIMELINE
The schedule of key milestones related to the City Tree Maintenance Services is as follows:
• Proposal Release Date April 16, 2024
• Optional Pre-Bid Site Visit April 30, 2024, 9:00AM
• Last Day for Questions April 29, 2024
• Proposal Submittal Due Date May 9, 2024, 5:30PM
• Council Award of Contract June 17, 2024

3. RFP AND RELEVANT MATERIALS AVAILABILITY & ELECTRONIC BIDDING PORTAL A copy of the RFP and other Bid Document are available through BidNet Direct (BidNet) online platform. The website address is: http://cityoflosalamitos.org/517/Bid-Opportunities.

All relevant materials shall be obtained from BidNet.

4. INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
No oral interpretations will be made to any Respondent as to the meaning of the contract documents. Requests for an interpretation shall be submitted on BidNet portal by April 29, 2024. Interpretations by the City will be in the form of addenda to the contract documents and, when issued, will be sent as promptly as is practical to all parties that have registered with the City by way of BidNet portal on a particular project. It is the responsibility of all perspective Respondents to register on the City’s BidNet portal (http://cityoflosalamitos.org/517/BidOpportunities) to ensure receipt of any addendum(a) prior to proposal submittals.

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Additionally, plans, specifications, bid document, addendum(a), questions and answers, forms to complete, supplements to construction documents or specifications will be available on the City’s BidNet Portal. City makes no guarantee that all Respondents will receive all addenda.

All such addenda shall become part of the contract.

5. PROPOSAL FORMS
Proposals must be prepared on the approved forms in conformance with INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS and must be submitted electronically on BidNet , accessible through the City’s webpage at http://cityoflosalamitos.org/517/Bid-Opportunities where each prospective Respondent must first register as a vendor through the City’s BidNet portal. Contract documents, plans, and specifications if applicable will be available for review on BidNet.

Successful proposals must include:
• Bid Proposal -Attachment A
• Bid Schedule -Attachment B
• Non-Collusion Affidavit -Attachment C
Proposals must fully address all areas requested, contain complete technical submittals, references, and data to verify qualifications and experience and include a statement that the City contract can be executed. Proposals without complete submittal data will be considered non-responsive. As part of the technical proposal, Contractors must evaluate the City’s proposal terms and conditions.

Respondents shall respond to the final written RFP and any exhibits, attachments and amendments.

All Respondents shall verify if any addendum for this project has been issued by the City. It is the Respondent’s responsibility to ensure that all requirements of contract addendum are included in the Respondent’s submittal.

Respondents are required to submit (upload) all items on BidNet. Proposals will be received up to the hour of 5:30 p.m., on the 9th of May, 2024.

A proposal received after the time set for the proposal opening shall not be considered.

The City is not responsible for and accepts no liability in the event a response is late due to any network, internet or any other technical problem or interruption. The Respondent is solely responsible for “on time” submission of their electronic proposal. The City will only consider proposals that have been transmitted successfully and have been issued an e-bid confirmation number. Respondents experiencing any technical difficulties with the proposal submission process may contact BidNet at 1-800-835-4603.

6. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
Bidder shall declare that the only persons or parties interested in the proposal as principals are those named therein; that no officer, agent, or employee of the CITY is personally interested, directly or indirectly, in the proposal; that the proposal is made without connection

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to any other individual, firm, or corporation making a bid for the same work; and that the proposal is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. The Non-Collusion Affidavit shall be executed and submitted with the proposal.

7. PROPOSAL BID SHEET
Bidders shall give unit prices for each and all of the items set forth. No aggregate bids will be considered. The bidder shall set forth for each item of work, in clearly legible figures, a unit item price and a total for the item in the respective spaces provided for this purpose. The quantities listed in the Bid sheets are supplied to give an indication of the general scope of work, but the accuracy of figures is not guaranteed and the bidder shall make his own estimates from the drawings. In case of a variation between the unit price and the totals shown by the bidder, the unit price will be considered to be the bid.

8. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS
A proposal may be withdrawn from BidNet by the Respondent. Withdrawal must be made prior to the bid opening hour stipulated. Proposals may not be withdrawn after that time without forfeiture of the proposal guarantee. The withdrawal of a proposal will not prejudice the right of the Respondent to submit a new proposal, providing there is time to do so.

9. NONRESPONSIVE PROPOSALS
Unauthorized conditions, limitations, or provisions attached to a proposal will render it nonresponsive and may cause its rejection. The completed proposal forms shall be without inter-lineation, alterations, or erasures. Alternative proposals will not be considered unless specifically requested. No oral, telegraphic, or telephonic proposal, modification, or withdrawal will be considered.

10. REJECTION OF PROPOSALS
The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any irregularity, and to reject any proposals which are incomplete, obscure or irregular; any proposals which omit a bid on any one or more items on which bids are required; which omit unit prices if unit prices are required; in which unit prices are unbalanced in the opinion of the City; which are accompanied by insufficient or irregular bid security; or which are from Respondents who have previously failed to perform properly or to timely complete contracts of any nature. Waiver of one irregularity does not constitute waiver of any other irregularities. Overall responsiveness to the RFP is an important factor in the review process.

11. TAXES
No mention shall be made in the proposal of Sales Tax, Use Tax, or any other tax, as all amounts bid will be deemed and held to include any such taxes that may be applicable. Bidder acknowledges and agrees that CITY shall not be responsible for the payment of any increase in Sales Tax, Use Tax, or any other tax that takes effect after award.

12. DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS

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If there is reason to believe that collusion exists among the bidders, none of the bids of the participants in such collusion will be considered. In the event that any bidder acting as a prime Contractor has an interest in more than one proposal, all such proposals will be rejected, and the bidder will be disqualified. This restriction does not apply to subcontractors or suppliers who may submit quotations to more than one bidder, and while doing so, may also submit a formal proposal as a prime Contractor.

13. INTERPRETATION OF PLANS AND DOCUMENTS
If any person contemplates submission of a bid for the proposed contract and is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the plans, specifications or other proposed contract documents, or finds discrepancies in, or omissions from, the drawings or specifications, he or she may submit to the City Engineer a written request for an interpretation or correction thereof five (5) working days prior to the scheduled bid opening. The person submitting the request will be responsible for its prompt delivery. Any interpretation or correction of the proposed documents shall be made only by addendum duly issued and copy of such addendum will be mailed or delivered to each person receiving a set of such documents. The City Engineer will not be responsible for any other explanation or interpretations of the proposed documents.

14. ADDENDA OR BULLETINS
The effect of all addenda to the Contract Documents shall be considered in the bid, and said addenda shall be made a part of the Contract Documents and shall be returned with them.

Before submitting a bid, each bidder shall confirm as to whether or not any addenda have been issued, and failure to cover in this bid any such addenda issued, may render bid nonresponsive and may result in its rejection by the CITY.

15. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
All proposals must be submitted, filed, made, and executed in accordance with State and Federal laws relating to bids for contracts of this nature whether the same are expressly referred to herein or not.

Any bidder submitting a proposal shall by such action thereby agree to each and all of the terms, conditions, provisions, and requirements set forth, contemplated, and referred to in the Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents, and to full compliance therewith.

16. CITY BUSINESS LICENSE
Contractor must obtain a City business license prior to commencement of any work.

17. AWARD OF CONTRACT
Following a review of the bids, the CITY shall determine whether to award the contract or to reject all bids. The award of contract, if made, will be to the lowest responsive-responsible bidder as determined solely by the CITY. At the time of contract award, the successful bidder shall hold a Contractor’s License as required to perform the work, issued by the State of California and a business license in the City of Los Alamitos. Additionally, the CITY reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to accept any bid or portion thereof, to waive any irregularity, and to take the bids under advisement for the period of time stated in the "Notice Inviting Sealed Bids", all as may be required to provide for the best interests of the CITY. In

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no event will an award be made until all necessary investigations are made as to the responsibility and qualifications of the bidder to whom the award is contemplated.

No bidder may withdraw its proposal for a period of forty-five (45) days after the time set for opening thereof. However, the CITY will return all proposal guarantees within ten (10) days after the award of the contract or rejection of the bids, as the case may be, to the respective bidders whose proposals they accompany.

18. PREVAILING WAGE RATES
The wage rates applicable to this Project are the State of California Department of Industrial Relations prevailing rates of per diem wages. In accordance with the provisions of Sections 1773.2 of the California Labor Code, copies of the general prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the State Director of Industrial Relations are available at City Hall, which shall be made available to any interested party upon request, or on the Internet at the State Department of Industrial Relations website (www.dir.ca.gov) under Statistics and Research.

It shall be mandatory upon the Contractor to whom the Contract is awarded and upon any subcontractor to pay not less than said specified rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the Contract. A copy of said rates shall be posted at each job site during the course of construction. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with all provisions of the California Labor Code relating to prevailing wage rates, including Sections 1770–1781.

This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. The Department of Industrial Relations shall monitor and enforce compliance with applicable prevailing wage requirements for this Agreement. The reporting requirements may be found at https://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/Contractors.html. The Contractor is responsible for complying with all requirements of the Department of Industrial Relations, including filing electronic payroll reports.

A contractor or subcontractor will not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of Labor Code Section 1771.1 for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. Contractor and its subcontractors shall maintain active registration with the Department of Industrial Relations for the duration of the Project.

A contractor or subcontractor will not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to Section 6109 of the public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work on a public works project if the contractor or subcontractor is ineligible to perform work pursuant to Section 1777.1 or 1777.7 of the Labor Code.

The CITY will not recognize any claim for additional compensation because of the payment by the Contractor of any wage rate in excess of the prevailing wage rate or the Federal Minimum Wage Rate (whichever is greater) as set forth in the contract. The possibility of wage increases is one of the elements to be considered by the bidder in determining his bid, and

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will not under any circumstances be considered as the basis of a claim against the CITY on the Contract.

The Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with Section 1777.6 of the Labor Code which stipulates that it shall be unlawful to refuse to accept otherwise qualified employees as registered apprentices on any public works on any basis listed in Government Code Section 12940(a), as those bases are defined in Government Code Sections 12926 and 12926.1, except as provided in Labor Code Section 3077 and Government Code Section 12940.

19. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CERTIFICATE
Section 3700 of the Labor Code requires that every employer shall secure the payment compensation by either being insured against liability to pay compensation with one or more insurers or by securing a certificate of consent to self-insure from the State Director of Industrial Relations.

In accordance with this section and with Section 1861 of the Labor Code, the Contractor shall sign a Compensation Insurance Certificate which is included with the Contract Agreement, and submit same to CITY along with the other required Contract Documents, prior to performing any work. Reimbursement for this requirement shall be considered as included in the various items of work.

20. CLAYTON ACT AND CARTWRIGHT ACT
In accordance with Section 7103.5 of the Public Contract Code, in entering into a public works contract or a subcontract to supply goods, services or materials pursuant to a public works contract, the Contractor or subcontractor offers and agrees to assign to CITY all rights, and interest in and all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C.

Sec. 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the public works contract or the subcontract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the awarding body tenders final payment to the Contractor, without further acknowledgment by the parties.

21. SUBLETTING AND SUBCONTRACTING.

Pursuant to the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act (commencing with Section 4100 of the Public Contract Code), bidders are required to list in their proposal the name business address, California contractor license number, and public works contractor registration number issued pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code of each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render services in or about the construction of the work or improvement or a subcontractor who specially fabricates and installs a portion of the work or improvement according to detailed drawings contained in the Plans and Specifications in excess of 1/2 of 1% of this prime Contractor's total bid or $10,000, whichever is greater. If a subcontractor’s California contractor license number or public works contractor registration number are submitted incorrectly in the bid, it will not be grounds for filing a bid protest or grounds for considering the bid nonresponsive if the corrected subcontractor’s California contractor license number is submitted to CITY within 24 hours after the bid opening If the bidder fails to list a subcontractor for a portion of work or if the bidder lists more than one subcontractor of the same portion of work in excess of 1/2 of 1% of the total bid or

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$10,000, whichever is greater, the bidder agrees that it is fully qualified to perform that portion of work itself, and that the bidder shall perform that portion of work itself. If after award of the contract, the bidder actually subcontracts that portion of work, except as provided in Public Contract Code Section 4107 or 4109, the bidder shall be subject to the penalties listed in Section 4111 of the Public Contract Code. It is the CITY's intent for the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act to apply to all phases of the work.

22. SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES
In conformance with Public Contract Code Section 22300, which is incorporated herein by this reference, the Contractor may substitute securities for any monies withheld by the CITY to ensure performance under the Contract or, in the alternative, may request payment of retention earned directly to an escrow agent.

At the request and expense of the Contractor, the Contractor has the option to deposit securities, which have been approved by the CITY, with a State or Federally chartered bank as the escrow agent or require the City to deposit 5% of each progress payment with the escrow agent. Said securities will be used as a substitute for retention earnings required to be withheld by the CITY, pursuant to the construction contract. Said securities shall have no obligation to any other construction contract for substitution of securities in lieu of retention.

When the Contractor deposits the CITY approved securities with the escrow agent, the escrow agent shall notify the CITY within 10 calendar days of the deposit. Said securities shall be evaluated quarterly by the escrow agent to verify the current market value. If the current market value of said securities falls below the required amount, the escrow agent shall notify the Contractor and require additional securities and/or cash to be submitted for CITY approval, and be held in the escrow account to meet the Contractor's obligations. The escrow agent shall hold said securities until such time as the escrow agent receives written notification from the CITY that the Contractor has satisfactorily completed his Contract obligations.

The type of securities deposited and the method of release shall be approved by the City Attorney's office.

If the Contractor chooses not to exercise its rights under Public Contract Code Section 22300, the full five percent (5%) retention will be deducted from all payments. The final retention will be authorized for payment thirty-five (35) days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, if no stop notices have been filed. The CITY may withhold from release of the final retention amounts authorized under Public Contracts Code Section 7107 and/or 125% of amounts identified in any Stop Notices received by the CITY.

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BIDDER'S NAME

CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS

PROPOSAL
FOR

LAUREL PARK TENNIS COURT FENCE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
TO CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, as CITY:

In accordance with CITY's "Notice of Request for Proposals", the undersigned BIDDER hereby proposes to furnish all materials, equipment, tools, labor, and incidentals required for the above stated project as set forth in the Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents therefore, and to perform all work in the manner and time prescribed therein.

BIDDER declares that this proposal is based upon careful examination of the work site, Plans, Standard Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, Proposal Documents, General Specifications, Special Provisions and Contract Documents. If this proposal is accepted for award, BIDDER agrees to enter into a contract with CITY at the unit and/or lump sum prices set forth in the following Proposal Bid Sheet. BIDDER understands that failure to enter into a contract in the manner and time prescribed will result in forfeiture to CITY of the Bid Security accompanying this proposal.

BIDDER understands that a bid is required for the entire work, that the estimated quantities set forth in the Proposal Bid Sheet are solely for the purpose of comparing bids, and that final compensation under the contract will be based upon the actual quantities of work satisfactorily completed. It is agreed that the unit and/or lump sum prices bid include all appurtenant expenses, taxes, royalties, and fees. In the case of discrepancies in the amounts bid, unit prices shall govern over extended amounts.

BIDDER agrees and acknowledges that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code, which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and that the BIDDER will comply with such provisions of that code before the commencement of any work under this Contract, if awarded.

BIDDER certifies that in all previous contracts or subcontracts, all reports which may have been due under the requirements of any CITY, State, or Federal equal employment opportunity orders have been satisfactorily filed, and that no such reports are currently outstanding.

BIDDER declares that the only persons or parties interested in this proposal as principals are those named herein; that no officer, agent, or employee of the CITY is personally interested, directly or indirectly, in this proposal; that this proposal is made without connection to any other individual, firm, or corporation making a bid for the same work; and that this proposal is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.

BIDDER certifies that affirmative action has been taken to seek out and consider disadvantaged business enterprises for those portions of the work to be subcontracted, and that such affirmative actions have been carefully documented, that said documentation is open to inspection, and that said affirmative action will remain in effect for the life of any contract awarded hereunder.