McFarland City Council
October 9, 2024

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(k) Prohibition of Undisclosed Coverage Limitations. None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to City and approved of in writing. (l) Separation of Insureds. A severability of interests provision must apply for all additional insureds ensuring that Contractor’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross-liability exclusions.
(m) Pass Through Clause. Contractor agrees to ensure that its subconsultants, subcontractors, and any other Party involved with the Project who is brought onto or involved in the Project by Contractor, provide the same minimum insurance coverage and endorsements 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 consultants, subcontractors, and others engaged in the Project will be submitted to City for review.
(n) Agency’s Right to Revise Specifications. The City reserves the right at any time during the term of this Agreement to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Contractor ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the Contractor, the City and Contractor may renegotiate Contractor’s compensation. (o) Self-Insured Retentions. Any self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered to comply with these specifications unless approved by City.
(p) Timely Notice of Claims. Contractor shall give City prompt and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Contractor’s performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required liability policies. (q) Additional Insurance. Contractor shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work.

5.3 Indemnification.

Contractor shall indemnify, defend with legal counsel approved by City, and hold harmless City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, representatives, and volunteers (collectively, “Indemnitees”) from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including, without limitation, reasonable legal counsel fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with Contractor’s (or its employees’, officers’, agents’, or subcontractor’s) performance of the work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, including any injuries to or death of any person (including, but not limited to, workers and the public), or damage to property resulting from the construction of the work or by or in consequence of any negligence regarding the work, use of improper materials or equipment in construction of the work, negligence or refusal of Contractor to faithfully perform the work and all of Contractor's obligations under this Agreement, or by or on account of any act or omission by the Contractor (or it employees /agents) or its subcontractors (or their employees / agents) during the progress of the work or at any time before the completion and final acceptance of the Project by the City, except with respect to any loss or damage

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which is caused by the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of the City as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction. Should conflict of interest principles preclude a single legal counsel from representing both City and Contractor, or should City otherwise find Contractor’s legal counsel unacceptable, then Contractor shall reimburse the City its costs of defense, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation. Contractor shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against the City (and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers) with respect to claims determined by a trier of fact to have been the result of the Contractor’s negligent, reckless or wrongful performance. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and will survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.

Contractor’s obligations under this Section apply regardless of whether or not such claim, charge, damage, demand, action, proceeding, loss, stop notice, cost, expense, judgment, civil fine or penalty, or liability was caused in part or contributed to by the City or any Indemnitees. In instances where City or its Indemnitees is shown to have been actively negligent and where City’s active negligence accounts for only a percentage of the liability involved, the obligation of Contractor will be for that entire portion or percentage of liability not attributable to the active negligence of the City.

5.4 Notification of Third-Party Claims.

City shall timely notify Contractor of the receipt of any third-Party claim relating to the work under this Agreement. City shall be entitled to recover from Contractor its reasonable costs incurred in providing such notification.

5.5 Performance and Labor Bonds.

Concurrently with execution of this Agreement Contractor shall deliver to the City, the following in the form required under the Contract Documents or otherwise by the City Clerk:
(a) A performance bond in the amount of the Contract Sum of this Agreement, which secures the faithful performance of this Agreement (“Performance Bond”). (b) A labor and materials bond in the amount of the Contract Sum of this Agreement, which secures the payment of all persons furnishing labor and/or materials in connection with the work under this Agreement (“Payment Bond”).
(c) A warranty bond, guaranteeing the Contractor’s warranty under Section 1.11 of this Agreement, in an amount not less than 5% of the Contract Sum.

The bonds shall contain the original notarized signature of an authorized officer of the surety and affixed thereto shall be a certified and current copy of his/her power of attorney. The bonds shall be unconditional and remain in force during the entire term of this Agreement.

City shall release the Performance Bond and Payment Bond when the following have occurred:
(a) Contractor has made a written request for release and provided evidence of satisfaction of all other requirements under Article 5 of this Agreement, (b) the work for the Project has be finally accepted by the City, and (c) after passage of the time within which lien claims are required to be made pursuant to applicable laws; if lien claims have been timely filed, City shall hold the Payment Bond until such claims have been resolved, Contractor has provided statutory bond, or otherwise as required by applicable law.

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5.6 Sufficiency of Insurer or Surety.

Insurance and bonds required by this Agreement shall be satisfactory only if issued by companies qualified to do business in California, rated “A” or better in the most recent edition of Best’s Rating Guide, The Key Rating Guide or in the Federal Register, and only if they are of a financial category Class VII or better, unless such requirements are waived by the Risk Manager of the City (“Risk Manager”) due to unique circumstances. If this Agreement continues for more than 3 years duration, or in the event the Risk Manager determines that the work or 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 and the performance bond required under Article 5 of this Agreement may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the Risk Manager.

ARTICLE 6. RECORDS, REPORTS, AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION

6.1 Records.

Contractor shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such ledgers, books of accounts, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, reports, studies, certified and accurate copies of payroll records in compliance with all applicable laws, or other documents relating to the disbursements charged to City and services performed hereunder (the “books and records”), as shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Project Manager to evaluate the performance of such services.

Any and all such documents shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be complete and detailed. The Project Manager shall have full and free access to such books and records at all times during normal business hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make records and transcripts from such records. Such records shall be maintained for a period of 3 years following completion of the services hereunder, and the City shall have access to such records in the event any audit is required. In the event of dissolution of Contractor’s business, custody of the books and records may be given to City, and access shall be provided by Contractor’s successor in interest.

Notwithstanding the above, the Contractor shall fully cooperate with the City in providing access to the books and records if a public records request is made and disclosure is required by law including but not limited to the California Public Records Act.

6.2 Reports.

Contractor shall periodically prepare and submit to the Project Manager such reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement as the Project Manager shall require.

Contractor hereby acknowledges that the City is greatly concerned about the cost of work and services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. For this reason, Contractor agrees that if Contractor becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the work or services contemplated herein or, if Contractor is providing design services, the cost of the project being designed, Contractor shall promptly notify the Project Manager of said fact, circumstance, technique or event and the estimated increased or decreased cost related thereto.

6.3 Ownership of Documents.

All drawings, specifications, maps, designs, photographs, studies, surveys, data, notes, computer files, reports, records, documents and other materials (the “documents and materials”) prepared by Contractor, its employees, subcontractors and agents in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon request of the Project Manager or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Contractor shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation

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as a result of the exercise by City of its full rights of ownership use, reuse, or assignment of the documents and materials hereunder. Any use, reuse, or assignment of such completed documents for other projects and/or use of uncompleted documents without specific written authorization by the Contractor will be at the City’s sole risk and without liability to Contractor, and Contractor’s guarantee and warranties shall not extend to such use, reuse, or assignment. Contractor may retain copies of such documents for its own use. Contractor shall have an unrestricted right to use the concepts embodied therein. All 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. Moreover, Contractor with respect to any documents and materials that may qualify as “works made for hire” as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101, such documents and materials are hereby deemed “works made for hire” for the City.

6.4 Confidentiality and Release of Information.
(a) Information gained or work product produced by Contractor in its performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Contractor. Contractor shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the Project Manager. (b) Contractor, its officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors, shall not, without prior written authorization from the Project Manager or unless requested by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide documents, declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary" provided Contractor gives City notice of such court order or subpoena.
(c) If Contractor, or any officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor of Contractor, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Contractor for any damages, costs and fees, including attorneys’ fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Contractor’s conduct. (d) Contractor shall promptly notify City should Contractor, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any Party regarding this Agreement and the work performed with respect to the Project. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Contractor or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Contractor agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Contractor. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite said response.

ARTICLE 7. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION

7.1 California Law.

This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed, and governed both as to validity and 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 Fresno, 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. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District

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of California, in the County of Fresno, State of California.

7.2 Termination.

The City may terminate this Agreement and be relieved of the payment of any consideration to Contractor should Contractor fail to perform the covenants herein contained or contained in the Specifications at the time and in the manner as required. In the event of such termination, the City may proceed with the work in any manner deemed proper by the City. The cost to the City shall be deducted from any sum due the Contractor under this Agreement, and the balance, if any, shall be paid to the Contractor upon demand.

7.3 Dispute Resolution Process.
(a) Section 20104 et seq. of the California Public Contract Code prescribes a process utilizing informal conferences, non-binding judicial-supervised mediation, and judicial arbitration to resolve disputes on construction claims of $375,000 or less. Additionally, Section 9204 of the Public Contract Code prescribes a process for negotiation and mediation to resolve disputes on construction claims. The intent of this Section is to implement Sections 20104 et seq. and Section 9204 of the California Public Contract Code. This Section shall be construed to be consistent with said statutes. (b) For purposes of these procedures, “claim” means a separate demand by the Contractor, after the City has denied Contractor’s timely and duly made request for payment for extra work and/or a time extension, for (A) a time extension, (B) payment of money or damages arising from work done by or on behalf of the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement and payment of which is not otherwise expressly provided for or the Contractor is not otherwise entitled to, or (C) an amount the payment of which is disputed by the City.
(c) The following requirements apply to all claims to which this Section applies:
i. Claim Submittal. The claim shall be in writing and include the documents necessary to substantiate the claim. Claims governed by this procedure must be filed on or before the date of final payment. Nothing in this Section is intended to extend the time limit or supersede notice requirements otherwise provided in this Agreement for the filing of claims, including all requirements pertaining to compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, and/or changed conditions. Failure to follow such contractual requirements shall bar any claims or subsequent lawsuits for compensation or payment thereon.
ii. Supporting Documentation. The Contractor shall submit all claims in the following format:

1. Summary of the claim, including references to the specific Bid Document provisions or provisions under this Agreement upon which the claim is based.

2. List of documents relating to claim: (a) Specifications, (b) Drawings, (c) Clarifications (Requests for Information), (d) Schedules, and (e) Other.

3. Chronology of events and correspondence related to the claim.

4. Statement of grounds for the claim.

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5. Analysis of the claim’s cost, if any.

6. Analysis of the claim’s time/schedule impact, if any. (d) City’s Response. Upon receipt of a claim pursuant to this Section, City shall conduct a reasonable review of the claim and, within a period not to exceed 45 days, shall provide the Contractor a written statement identifying what portion of the claim is disputed and what portion is undisputed. Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim will be processed and made within 60 days after the City issues its written statement.
i. If the City needs approval from the City Council to provide the Contractor a written statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion of the claim, and the City Council does not meet within the 45 days or within the mutually agreed to extension of time following receipt of a claim sent by registered mail or certified mail, return receipt requested, the City shall have up to three days following the next duly publicly noticed meeting of the City Council after the 45-day period, or extension, expires to provide the Contractor a written statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion.
ii. Within 30 days of receipt of a claim, the City may request in writing additional documentation supporting the claim or relating to defenses or claims the City may have against the Contractor. If additional information is thereafter required, it shall be requested and provided pursuant to this subdivision, upon mutual agreement of City and the Contractor. iii. The City’s written response to the claim, as further documented, shall be submitted to the Contractor within 30 days (if the claim is less than $50,000, within 15 days) after receipt of the further documentation, or within a period of time no greater than that taken by the Contractor in producing the additional information or requested documentation, whichever is greater. (e) Meet and Confer. If the Contractor disputes the City’s written response, or the City fails to respond within the time prescribed, the Contractor may so notify the City, in writing, either within 15 days of receipt of the City’s response or within 15 days of the City’s failure to respond within the time prescribed, respectively, and demand an informal conference to meet and confer for settlement of the issues in dispute. Upon receipt of a demand, the City shall schedule a meet and confer conference within 30 days for settlement of the dispute.
(f) Mediation. Within 10 business days following the conclusion of the meet and confer conference, if the claim or any portion of the claim remains in dispute, the City shall provide the Contractor a written statement identifying the portion of the claim that remains in dispute and the portion that is undisputed. Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim shall be processed and made within 60 days after the City issues its written statement. Any disputed portion of the claim, as identified by the contractor in writing, shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation, with the City and the Contractor sharing the associated costs equally. The City and Contractor shall mutually agree to a mediator within ten (10) business days after the disputed portion of the claim has been identified in writing, unless the Parties agree to select a mediator at a later time.
i. If the Parties cannot agree upon a mediator, each Party shall select a mediator and those mediators shall select a qualified neutral third Party to mediate with regard to the disputed portion of the claim. Each Party shall bear the fees and costs charged by its respective mediator in connection with the selection of the neutral mediator.

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ii. For purposes of this Section, mediation includes any nonbinding process, including, but not limited to, neutral evaluation or a dispute review board, in which an independent third Party or board assists the Parties in dispute resolution through negotiation or by issuance of an evaluation.

Any mediation utilized shall conform to the timeframes in this Section. iii. Unless otherwise agreed to by the City and the Contractor in writing, the mediation conducted pursuant to this Section shall excuse any further obligation under Public Contract Code Section 20104.4 to mediate after litigation has been commenced. iv. All unresolved claims shall be considered jointly in a single mediation, unless a new unrelated claim arises after mediation is completed. (g) City’s Responses. The City’s failure to respond to a claim from the Contractor within the time periods described in this Section or to otherwise meet the time requirements of this Section shall result in the claim being deemed rejected in its entirety. A claim that is denied by reason of the City’s failure to have responded to a claim, or its failure to otherwise meet the time requirements of this Section, shall not constitute and adverse finding with regard to the merits of the claim or the responsibility of qualifications of the Contractor. City’s failure to respond shall not waive City’s rights to any subsequent procedures for the resolution of disputed claims.
(h) Government Code Claims. If following the mediation, the claim or any portion remains in dispute, the Contractor must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code Section 900 et seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the City. Such Government Code claims and any subsequent lawsuit based upon the Government Code claims shall be limited to those matters that remain unresolved after all procedures pertaining to extra work, disputed work, construction claims, and/or changed conditions, including any required mediation, have been followed by Contractor. If no such Government Code claim is submitted, or if the prerequisite contractual requirements are not satisfied, no action against the City may be filed. A Government Code claim must be filed no earlier than the date that Contractor completes all contractual prerequisites to filing a Government Code claim, including any required mediation. A Government Code claim shall be inclusive of all unresolved claims unless a new unrelated claim arises after the Government Code claim is submitted. For purposes of Government Code Section 900 et seq., the running of the period of time within which a claim must be filed shall be tolled from the time the Contractor submits his or her written claim to the City until the time the claim is denied, including any period of time utilized by the meet and confer conference or mediation that does not result in a complete resolutions of all claims.
(i) Civil Actions for Claims of $375,000 or Less. The following procedures are established for all civil actions filed to resolve claims totaling $375,000 or less:
i. Within 60 days, but no earlier than 30 days, following the filing or responsive pleadings, the court shall submit the matter to non-binding mediation unless waived by mutual stipulation of both Parties or unless mediation was held prior to commencement of the action in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 9204 and the procedures in this Section. The mediation process shall provide for the selection within 15 days by both Parties of a disinterested third person as mediator, shall be commenced within 30 days of the submittal, and shall be concluded within 15 days from the commencement of the mediation unless a time requirement is extended upon a good cause showing to the court.
ii. If the matter remains in dispute, the case shall be submitted to judicial arbitration pursuant to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10) of Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code of

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Civil Procedure, notwithstanding Section 1141.11 of that code. The Civil Discovery Act of 1986 (Article 3 (commencing with Section 2016) of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of Part 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure) shall apply to any proceeding brought under this subdivision consistent with the rules pertaining to judicial arbitration.
iii. Upon stipulation of the Parties, arbitrators appointed for these purposes shall be experienced in construction law, and, upon stipulation of the Parties, mediators and arbitrators shall be paid necessary and reasonable hourly rates of pay not to exceed their customary rate, and such fees and expenses shall be paid equally by the Parties, except in the case of arbitration where the arbitrator, for good cause, determines a different division.
iv. In addition to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10) of Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, any Party who after receiving an arbitration award requests a trial de novo but does not obtain a more favorable judgment shall, in addition to payment of costs and fees under that chapter, pay the reasonable attorneys’ fees of the other Party arising out of the trial de novo.

7.4 Waiver.

Waiver by any Party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any Party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision or a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement. Acceptance by City of any work or services by Contractor shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a non-defaulting Party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. 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.

7.5 Rights and Remedies are 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.

7.6 Unfair Business Practices Claims.

Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 7103.5, in entering into this Agreement, Contractor offers and agrees to assign to the City 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. § 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 related to this Agreement. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the City tenders final payment to the Contractor without further acknowledgment by the Parties.

ARTICLE 8. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION

8.1 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

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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.

8.2 Conflict of Interest.

Contractor covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests of City or which would in any way hinder Contractor’s performance of services under this Agreement. Contractor further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor without the express written consent of the Project Manager. Contractor agrees to at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interests of City in the performance of this Agreement.

No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to this Agreement which effects his financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which he is, directly or indirectly, interested, in violation of any State statute or regulation. The Contractor warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay or give any third Party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement.

8.3 Covenant Against Discrimination.

Contractor covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, or other protected class in the performance of this Agreement. Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, or other protected class.

8.4 Unauthorized Aliens.

Contractor hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provisions of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1101 et seq., as amended, and in connection therewith, shall not employ unauthorized aliens as defined therein. Should Contractor so employ such unauthorized aliens for the performance of work and/or services covered by this Agreement, and should any liability or sanctions be imposed against City for such use of unauthorized aliens, Contractor hereby agrees to and shall reimburse City for the cost of all such liabilities or sanctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorneys' fees, incurred by City.

ARTICLE 9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

9.1 Provisions Required By Law.

Each and every provision of law and clause required by law to be inserted in this Agreement shall be deemed to be inserted herein, and this Agreement shall be read and enforced as though it were included herein. If through mistake or otherwise any such provision is not inserted, or is not correctly inserted, then upon application of either Party, this Agreement shall forthwith be amended to make such insertion or correction.

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9.2 Notices.

Any notice, demand, request, document, 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 or sent by prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of the City, to the City Manager and to the attention of the Project Manager (with her/his name and City title), City of McFarland, 401 W Kern Ave, McFarland, CA 93250, and in the case of the Contractor, to the person at the address designated on the execution page of this Agreement. Either Party may change its address by notifying the other Party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section. All correspondence relating to this Agreement shall be serialized consecutively.

9.3 Interpretation.

The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either Party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply.

9.4 Counterparts.

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.

9.5 Integration; Amendment.

This Agreement, together with the documents incorporated herein (including the Standard Specifications and the Contract Documents) and the exhibits attached hereto constitutes the entire, complete, and exclusive expression of the understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. It is understood that there are no oral agreements between the Parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements, and understandings, if any, between the Parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the Contractor and by the City Council. The Parties agree that this requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void.

9.6 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 a 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 are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either Party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.

9.7 Warranty & Representation of Non-Collusion.

No official, officer, or employee of City has any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor shall any official, officer, or employee of City participate in any decision relating to this Agreement which may affect his/her financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation,

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partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any State or municipal statute or regulation. The determination of “financial interest” shall be consistent with State law and shall not include interests found to be “remote” or “non-interests” pursuant to Government Code Sections 1091 or 1091.5. Contractor warrants and represents that it has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, to any third Party including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, any money, consideration, or other thing of value as a result or consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement. Contractor further warrants and represents that (s)he/it has not engaged in any act(s), omission(s), or other conduct or collusion that would result in the payment of any money, consideration, or other thing of value to any third Party including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, as a result of consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement. Contractor is aware of and understands that any such act(s), omission(s) or other conduct resulting in such payment of money, consideration, or other thing of value will render this Agreement void and of no force or effect.

9.8 Corporate Authority.

The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that (i) such Party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said Party, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, such Party 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 said Party is bound. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first-above written.

CITY:

CITY OF MCFARLAND, a municipal
corporation

Saul Ayon, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

HODGES LAW GROUP
By:

Nathan M. Hodges, City Attorney
CONTRACTOR:

WESTROCK GENERAL ENGINEERING
By:

Name:

By:

Name:

Address:

Two corporate officer signatures required when Contractor is a corporation, with one signature required from each of the following groups: 1) Chairman of the Board, President or any Vice President; and 2) Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Treasurer. CONTRACTOR’S SIGNATURES SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED, AND

APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE

BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTOR’S BUSINESS ENTITY.

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EXHIBIT A
CONTRACTOR’S BID

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EXHIBIT B

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
FHWA-1273
Title VI Assurances
The Cargo Preference Act (CPA)
Federal Minimum Wage Rates

Agreement - W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020) Page 2 of 36 FHWA-1273 -- Revised July 5, 2022

REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS FEDERAL-AID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS I. General
II. Nondiscrimination
III. Non-segregated Facilities
IV. Davis-Bacon and Related Act Provisions
V. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act
Provisions
VI. Subletting or Assigning the Contract
VII. Safety: Accident Prevention
VIII. False Statements Concerning Highway Projects
IX. Implementation of Clean Air Act and Federal Water
Pollution Control Act
X. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension,
Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion
XI. Certification Regarding Use of Contract Funds for
Lobbying
XII. Use of United States-Flag Vessels:

ATTACHMENTS
A. Employment and Materials Preference for Appalachian
Development Highway System or Appalachian Local Access
Road Contracts (included in Appalachian contracts only) I. GENERAL

1. Form FHWA-1273 must be physically incorporated in each construction contract funded under title 23, United States Code, as required in 23 CFR 633.102(b) (excluding emergency
contracts solely intended for debris removal). The contractor (or subcontractor) must insert this form in each subcontract and further require its inclusion in all lower tier subcontracts (excluding purchase orders, rental agreements and other agreements for supplies or services). 23 CFR 633.102(e).

The applicable requirements of Form FHWA-1273 are
incorporated by reference for work done under any purchase order, rental agreement or agreement for other services. The prime contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor, lower-tier subcontractor or service provider. 23 CFR 633.102(e).

Form FHWA-1273 must be included in all Federal-aid designbuild contracts, in all subcontracts and in lower tier subcontracts (excluding subcontracts for design services, purchase orders, rental agreements and other agreements for supplies or
services) in accordance with 23 CFR 633.102. The designbuilder shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor, lower-tier subcontractor or service provider.

Contracting agencies may reference Form FHWA-1273 in
solicitation-for-bids or request-for-proposals documents, however, the Form FHWA-1273 must be physically incorporated (not referenced) in all contracts, subcontracts and lower-tier subcontracts (excluding purchase orders, rental agreements and other agreements for supplies or services related to a
construction contract). 23 CFR 633.102(b).

2. Subject to the applicability criteria noted in the following sections, these contract provisions shall apply to all work performed on the contract by the contractor's own organization and with the assistance of workers under the contractor's immediate superintendence and to all work performed on the contract by piecework, station work, or by subcontract. 23 CFR 633.102(d).

3. A breach of any of the stipulations contained in these Required Contract Provisions may be sufficient grounds for withholding of progress payments, withholding of final payment, termination of the contract, suspension / debarment or any other action determined to be appropriate by the contracting agency and FHWA.

4. Selection of Labor: During the performance of this contract, the contractor shall not use convict labor for any purpose within the limits of a construction project on a Federal-aid highway unless it is labor performed by convicts who are on parole, supervised release, or probation. 23 U.S.C. 114(b). The term Federal-aid highway does not include roadways functionally classified as local roads or rural minor collectors. 23 U.S.C. 101(a).

II. NONDISCRIMINATION (23 CFR 230.107(a); 23 CFR Part
230, Subpart A, Appendix A; EO 11246)
The provisions of this section related to 23 CFR Part 230, Subpart A, Appendix A are applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts and to all related construction subcontracts of $10,000 or more. The provisions of 23 CFR Part 230 are not applicable to material supply, engineering, or architectural service contracts.

In addition, the contractor and all subcontractors must comply with the following policies: Executive Order 11246, 41 CFR Part 60, 29 CFR Parts 1625-1627, 23 U.S.C. 140, Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), and related regulations including 49 CFR Parts 21, 26, and 27; and 23 CFR Parts 200, 230, and 633.

The contractor and all subcontractors must comply with: the requirements of the Equal Opportunity Clause in 41 CFR 60- 1.4(b) and, for all construction contracts exceeding $10,000, the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications in 41 CFR 60-4.3.

Note: The U.S. Department of Labor has exclusive authority to determine compliance with Executive Order 11246 and the policies of the Secretary of Labor including 41 CFR Part 60, and 29 CFR Parts 1625-1627. The contracting agency and the FHWA have the authority and the responsibility to ensure compliance with 23 U.S.C. 140, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), and related regulations including 49 CFR Parts 21, 26, and 27; and 23 CFR Parts 200, 230, and 633.

The following provision is adopted from 23 CFR Part 230, Subpart A, Appendix A, with appropriate revisions to conform to the U.S.

Department of Labor (US DOL) and FHWA requirements.

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1. Equal Employment Opportunity: Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO) requirements not to discriminate and to take affirmative action to assure equal opportunity as set forth under laws, executive orders, rules, regulations (see 28 CFR Part 35, 29 CFR Part 1630, 29 CFR Parts 1625-1627, 41 CFR
Part 60 and 49 CFR Part 27) and orders of the Secretary of Labor as modified by the provisions prescribed herein, and imposed pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 140, shall constitute the EEO and specific affirmative action standards for the contractor's project activities under this contract. The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) set forth under 28 CFR Part 35 and 29 CFR Part 1630 are incorporated by reference in this contract. In the execution of this contract, the contractor agrees to comply with the following minimum specific requirement activities of EEO:
a. The contractor will work with the contracting agency and the Federal Government to ensure that it has made every good faith effort to provide equal opportunity with respect to all of its terms and conditions of employment and in their review of activities under the contract. 23 CFR 230.409 (g)(4) & (5). b. The contractor will accept as its operating policy the following statement:
"It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age or disability. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, preapprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training."

2. EEO Officer: The contractor will designate and make known to the contracting officers an EEO Officer who will have the responsibility for and must be capable of effectively
administering and promoting an active EEO program and who must be assigned adequate authority and responsibility to do so.

3. Dissemination of Policy: All members of the contractor's staff who are authorized to hire, supervise, promote, and discharge employees, or who recommend such action or are substantially involved in such action, will be made fully cognizant of and will implement the contractor's EEO policy and contractual responsibilities to provide EEO in each grade and classification of employment. To ensure that the above agreement will be met, the following actions will be taken as a minimum:
a. Periodic meetings of supervisory and personnel office employees will be conducted before the start of work and then not less often than once every six months, at which time the contractor's EEO policy and its implementation will be reviewed and explained. The meetings will be conducted by the EEO Officer or other knowledgeable company official.
b. All new supervisory or personnel office employees will be given a thorough indoctrination by the EEO Officer, covering all major aspects of the contractor's EEO obligations within thirty days following their reporting for duty with the contractor. c. All personnel who are engaged in direct recruitment for the project will be instructed by the EEO Officer in the contractor's procedures for locating and hiring minorities and women.
d. Notices and posters setting forth the contractor's EEO policy will be placed in areas readily accessible to employees, applicants for employment and potential employees.
e. The contractor's EEO policy and the procedures to
implement such policy will be brought to the attention of employees by means of meetings, employee handbooks, or
other appropriate means.

4. Recruitment: When advertising for employees, the
contractor will include in all advertisements for employees the notation: "An Equal Opportunity Employer." All such
advertisements will be placed in publications having a large circulation among minorities and women in the area from which the project work force would normally be derived. a. The contractor will, unless precluded by a valid
bargaining agreement, conduct systematic and direct
recruitment through public and private employee referral sources likely to yield qualified minorities and women. To meet this requirement, the contractor will identify sources of potential minority group employees and establish with such identified sources procedures whereby minority and women applicants may be referred to the contractor for employment consideration.
b. In the event the contractor has a valid bargaining
agreement providing for exclusive hiring hall referrals, the contractor is expected to observe the provisions of that agreement to the extent that the system meets the contractor's compliance with EEO contract provisions. Where
implementation of such an agreement has the effect of
discriminating against minorities or women, or obligates the contractor to do the same, such implementation violates Federal nondiscrimination provisions.
c. The contractor will encourage its present employees to refer minorities and women as applicants for employment.

Information and procedures with regard to referring such applicants will be discussed with employees.

5. Personnel Actions: Wages, working conditions, and
employee benefits shall be established and administered, and personnel actions of every type, including hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, and termination, shall be taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

The following procedures shall be followed:
a. The contractor will conduct periodic inspections of project sites to ensure that working conditions and employee facilities do not indicate discriminatory treatment of project site personnel.
b. The contractor will periodically evaluate the spread of wages paid within each classification to determine any
evidence of discriminatory wage practices.
c. The contractor will periodically review selected personnel actions in depth to determine whether there is evidence of discrimination. Where evidence is found, the contractor will promptly take corrective action. If the review indicates that the discrimination may extend beyond the actions reviewed, such corrective action shall include all affected persons.
d. The contractor will promptly investigate all complaints of alleged discrimination made to the contractor in connection with its obligations under this contract, will attempt to resolve such complaints, and will take appropriate corrective action within a reasonable time. If the investigation indicates that the discrimination may affect persons other than the complainant, such corrective action shall include such other persons. Upon completion of each investigation, the contractor will inform every complainant of all of their avenues of appeal.

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6. Training and Promotion:
a. The contractor will assist in locating, qualifying, and increasing the skills of minorities and women who are
applicants for employment or current employees. Such efforts should be aimed at developing full journey level status employees in the type of trade or job classification involved. b. Consistent with the contractor's work force requirements and as permissible under Federal and State regulations, the contractor shall make full use of training programs (i.e., apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs for the geographical area of contract performance). In the event a special provision for training is provided under this contract, this subparagraph will be superseded as indicated in the special provision. The contracting agency may reserve
training positions for persons who receive welfare assistance in accordance with 23 U.S.C. 140(a).
c. The contractor will advise employees and applicants for employment of available training programs and entrance
requirements for each.
d. The contractor will periodically review the training and promotion potential of employees who are minorities and women and will encourage eligible employees to apply for such training and promotion.

7. Unions: If the contractor relies in whole or in part upon unions as a source of employees, the contractor will use good faith efforts to obtain the cooperation of such unions to increase opportunities for minorities and women. 23 CFR 230.409. Actions by the contractor, either directly or through a contractor's association acting as agent, will include the procedures set forth below:
a. The contractor will use good faith efforts to develop, in cooperation with the unions, joint training programs aimed toward qualifying more minorities and women for membership in the unions and increasing the skills of minorities and women so that they may qualify for higher paying employment.
b. The contractor will use good faith efforts to incorporate an EEO clause into each union agreement to the end that such union will be contractually bound to refer applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.
c. The contractor is to obtain information as to the referral practices and policies of the labor union except that to the extent such information is within the exclusive possession of the labor union and such labor union refuses to furnish such information to the contractor, the contractor shall so certify to the contracting agency and shall set forth what efforts have been made to obtain such information.
d. In the event the union is unable to provide the contractor with a reasonable flow of referrals within the time limit set forth in the collective bargaining agreement, the contractor will, through independent recruitment efforts, fill the employment vacancies without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability; making full efforts to obtain qualified and/or qualifiable minorities and women. The failure of a union to provide sufficient referrals (even though it is obligated to provide exclusive referrals under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement) does not relieve the contractor from the requirements of this paragraph. In the event the union referral practice prevents the contractor from meeting the obligations pursuant to Executive Order 11246, as amended, and these special provisions, such contractor shall immediately notify the contracting agency.

8. Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants /
Employees with Disabilities: The contractor must be
familiar with the requirements for and comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and all rules and regulations established thereunder. Employers must provide
reasonable accommodation in all employment activities
unless to do so would cause an undue hardship.

9. Selection of Subcontractors, Procurement of
Materials and Leasing of Equipment: The contractor shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment.

The contractor shall take all necessary and reasonable
steps to ensure nondiscrimination in the administration of this contract.
a. The contractor shall notify all potential
subcontractors, suppliers, and lessors of their EEO
obligations under this contract.
b. The contractor will use good faith efforts to
ensure subcontractor compliance with their EEO
obligations.

10. Assurances Required:
a. The requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 and the State
DOT’s FHWA-approved Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE) program are incorporated by reference. b. The contractor, subrecipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a
material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate, which may include, but is not limited to:
(1) Withholding monthly progress payments;
(2) Assessing sanctions;
(3) Liquidated damages; and/or
(4) Disqualifying the contractor from future bidding as non- responsible.
c. The Title VI and nondiscrimination provisions of U.S.

DOT Order 1050.2A at Appendixes A and E are
incorporated by reference. 49 CFR Part 21.

11. Records and Reports: The contractor shall keep
such records as necessary to document compliance with
the EEO requirements. Such records shall be retained for a period of three years following the date of the final payment to the contractor for all contract work and shall be available at reasonable times and places for inspection by authorized representatives of the contracting agency and the FHWA.
a. The records kept by the contractor shall document
the following:
(1) The number and work hours of minority and nonminority group members and women employed in each work classification on the project;
(2) The progress and efforts being made in
cooperation with unions, when applicable, to increase
employment opportunities for minorities and women;
and
(3) The progress and efforts being made in locating,
hiring, training, qualifying, and upgrading minorities and women.

Agreement - W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020) Page 5 of 36 b. The contractors and subcontractors will submit an annual report to the contracting agency each July for the duration of the project indicating the number of minority, women, and nonminority group employees currently engaged in each work classification required by the contract work. This information is to be reported on Form FHWA-1391. The staffing data should represent the project work force on board in all or any part of the last payroll period preceding the end of July. If on-the-job training is being required by special provision, the contractor will be required to collect and report training data. The employment data should reflect the work force on board during all or any part of the last payroll period preceding the end of July.

III. NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES
This provision is applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts and to all related construction subcontracts of more than $10,000. 41 CFR 60-1.5.

As prescribed by 41 CFR 60-1.8, the contractor must ensure that facilities provided for employees are provided in such a manner that segregation on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin cannot result. The contractor may neither require such segregated use by written or oral policies nor tolerate such use by employee custom. The contractor's obligation extends further to ensure that its employees are not assigned to perform their services at any location under the contractor's control where the facilities are segregated. The term "facilities" includes waiting rooms, work areas, restaurants and other eating areas, time clocks, restrooms, washrooms, locker rooms and other storage or dressing areas, parking lots, drinking fountains, recreation or entertainment areas, transportation, and housing provided for employees. The contractor shall provide separate or single-user restrooms and necessary dressing or sleeping areas to assure privacy between sexes.

IV. DAVIS-BACON AND RELATED ACT PROVISIONS
This section is applicable to all Federal-aid construction projects exceeding $2,000 and to all related subcontracts and lower-tier subcontracts (regardless of subcontract size), in accordance with 29 CFR 5.5. The requirements apply to all projects located within the right-of-way of a roadway that is functionally classified as Federal-aid highway. 23 U.S.C. 113. This excludes roadways functionally classified as local roads or rural minor collectors, which are exempt. 23 U.S.C. 101.

Where applicable law requires that projects be treated as a project on a Federal-aid highway, the provisions of this subpart will apply regardless of the location of the project. Examples include:

Surface Transportation Block Grant Program projects funded under 23 U.S.C. 133 [excluding recreational trails projects], the Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects funded under 23 U.S.C. 117, and National Highway Freight Program projects funded under 23 U.S.C. 167.

The following provisions are from the U.S. Department of Labor regulations in 29 CFR 5.5 “Contract provisions and related matters” with minor revisions to conform to the FHWA- 1273 format and FHWA program requirements.

1. Minimum wages (29 CFR 5.5)
All laborers and mechanics employed or working upon the site of the work, will be paid unconditionally and not less often than once a week, and without subsequent deduction or rebate on any account (except such payroll deductions as are permitted by regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor under the Copeland Act (29 CFR part 3)), the full amount of wages and bona fide fringe benefits (or cash equivalents thereof) due at time of payment computed at rates not less than those
contained in the wage determination of the Secretary of Labor which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, regardless of any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between the contractor and such laborers and mechanics.

Contributions made or costs reasonably anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits under section 1(b)(2) of the Davis-Bacon Act on behalf of laborers or mechanics are considered wages paid to such laborers or mechanics, subject to the provisions of paragraph 1.d. of this section; also, regular contributions made or costs incurred for more than a weekly period (but not less often than quarterly) under plans, funds, or programs which cover the particular weekly period, are deemed to be
constructively made or incurred during such weekly period.

Such laborers and mechanics shall be paid the appropriate wage rate and fringe benefits on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed, without regard to skill, except as provided in 29 CFR 5.5(a)(4). Laborers or mechanics performing work in more than one classification may be
compensated at the rate specified for each classification for the time actually worked therein: Provided, That the employer's payroll records accurately set forth the time spent in each classification in which work is performed. The wage
determination (including any additional classification and wage rates conformed under paragraph 1.b. of this section) and the Davis-Bacon poster (WH–1321) shall be posted at all times by the contractor and its subcontractors at the site of the work in a prominent and accessible place where it can be easily seen by the workers.
b. (1) The contracting officer shall require that any class of laborers or mechanics, including helpers, which is not listed in the wage determination and which is to be employed under the contract shall be classified in conformance with the wage determination. The contracting officer shall approve an additional classification and wage rate and fringe benefits therefore only when the following criteria have been met:
(i) The work to be performed by the classification
requested is not performed by a classification in the
wage determination; and
(ii) The classification is utilized in the area by
the construction industry; and
(iii) The proposed wage rate, including any bona
fide fringe benefits, bears a reasonable relationship
to the wage rates contained in the wage
determination.
(2) If the contractor and the laborers and mechanics to be employed in the classification (if known), or their representatives, and the contracting officer agree on the classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits where appropriate), a report of the action taken shall be sent by the contracting officer to the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210. The Administrator, or an authorized representative, will approve, modify, or disapprove every additional classification action within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period that additional time is necessary.

Agreement - W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020) Page 6 of 36 (3) In the event the contractor, the laborers or mechanics to be employed in the classification or their representatives, and the contracting officer do not agree on the proposed classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits, where appropriate), the contracting officer shall refer the questions, including the views of all interested parties and the recommendation of the contracting officer, to the Administrator for determination. The Administrator, or an authorized representative, will issue a determination within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period that additional time is necessary.
(4) The wage rate (including fringe benefits where
appropriate) determined pursuant to paragraphs 1.b.(2) or

1.b.(3) of this section, shall be paid to all workers performing work in the classification under this contract from the first day on which work is performed in the classification.
c. Whenever the minimum wage rate prescribed in the contract for a class of laborers or mechanics includes a fringe benefit which is not expressed as an hourly rate, the contractor shall either pay the benefit as stated in the wage determination or shall pay another bona fide fringe benefit or an hourly cash equivalent thereof. d. If the contractor does not make payments to a trustee or other third person, the contractor may consider as part of the wages of any laborer or mechanic the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing bona fide fringe benefits under a plan or program, Provided, That the Secretary of Labor has found, upon the written request of the contractor, that the applicable standards of the Davis-Bacon Act have been met. The
Secretary of Labor may require the contractor to set aside in a separate account assets for the meeting of obligations under the plan or program.

2. Withholding (29 CFR 5.5)
The contracting agency shall upon its own action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor, withhold or cause to be withheld from the contractor under this contract, or any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or any other federally- assisted contract subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, which is held by the same prime contractor, so much of the accrued payments or advances as may be considered necessary to pay laborers and mechanics, including apprentices, trainees, and helpers, employed by the contractor or any subcontractor the full amount of wages required by the contract. In the event of failure to pay any laborer or mechanic, including any apprentice, trainee, or helper, employed or working on the site of the work, all or part of the wages required by the contract, the contracting agency may, after written notice to the contractor, take such action as may be necessary to cause the suspension of any further payment, advance, or guarantee of funds until such violations have ceased.

3. Payrolls and basic records (29 CFR 5.5)
a. Payrolls and basic records relating thereto shall be maintained by the contractor during the course of the work and preserved for a period of three years thereafter for all laborers and mechanics working at the site of the work. Such records shall contain the name, address, and social security number of each such worker, his or her correct classification, hourly rates of wages paid (including rates of contributions or costs anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits or cash equivalents thereof of the types described in section 1(b)(2)(B) of the Davis-Bacon Act), daily and weekly number of hours worked, deductions made and actual wages paid. Whenever the
Secretary of Labor has found under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iv) that the wages of any laborer or mechanic include the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing benefits under a plan or program described in section 1(b)(2)(B) of the DavisBacon Act, the contractor shall maintain records which show that the commitment to provide such benefits is enforceable, that the plan or program is financially responsible, and that the plan or program has been communicated in writing to the laborers or mechanics affected, and records which show the costs anticipated or the actual cost incurred in providing such benefits. Contractors employing apprentices or trainees under approved programs shall maintain written evidence of the registration of apprenticeship programs and certification of trainee programs, the registration of the apprentices and trainees, and the ratios and wage rates prescribed in the applicable programs.
b. (1) The contractor shall submit weekly for each week in which any contract work is performed a copy of all payrolls to the contracting agency. The payrolls submitted shall set out accurately and completely all of the information required to be maintained under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(3)(i), except that full social security numbers and home addresses shall not be included on weekly transmittals. Instead the payrolls shall only need to include an individually identifying number for each employee (e.g., the last four digits of the employee's social security number). The required weekly payroll information may be submitted in any form desired. Optional Form WH–347 is
available for this purpose from the Wage and Hour Division Web site. The prime contractor is responsible for the
submission of copies of payrolls by all subcontractors.

Contractors and subcontractors shall maintain the full social security number and current address of each covered worker, and shall provide them upon request to the contracting agency for transmission to the State DOT, the FHWA or the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor for purposes of an investigation or audit of compliance with prevailing wage requirements. It is not a violation of this section for a prime contractor to require a subcontractor to provide addresses and social security numbers to the prime contractor for its own records, without weekly submission to the contracting agency. (2) Each payroll submitted shall be accompanied by a “Statement of Compliance,” signed by the contractor or subcontractor or his or her agent who pays or supervises the payment of the
persons employed under the contract and shall certify the following:
(i) That the payroll for the payroll period contains the information required to be provided under 29 CFR

5.5(a)(3)(ii), the appropriate information is being maintained under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(3)(i), and that such information is correct and complete;
(ii) That each laborer or mechanic (including each
helper, apprentice, and trainee) employed on the contract during the payroll period has been paid the full weekly wages earned, without rebate, either directly or indirectly, and that no deductions have been made either directly or indirectly from the full wages earned, other than permissible deductions as set forth in 29 CFR part 3;

Agreement - W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020) Page 7 of 36 (iii) That each laborer or mechanic has been paid not
less than the applicable wage rates and fringe benefits or cash equivalents for the classification of work performed, as specified in the applicable wage determination
incorporated into the contract.
(3) The weekly submission of a properly executed certification set forth on the reverse side of Optional Form WH–347 shall satisfy the requirement for submission of the “Statement of Compliance” required by paragraph 3.b.(2) of this section. (4) The falsification of any of the above certifications may subject the contractor or subcontractor to civil or criminal prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 31 U.S.C. 231.
c. The contractor or subcontractor shall make the records required under paragraph 3.a. of this section available for inspection, copying, or transcription by authorized
representatives of the contracting agency, the State DOT, the FHWA, or the Department of Labor, and shall permit such representatives to interview employees during working hours on the job. If the contractor or subcontractor fails to submit the required records or to make them available, the FHWA may, after written notice to the contractor, the contracting agency or the State DOT, take such action as may be necessary to cause the suspension of any further payment, advance, or guarantee of funds. Furthermore, failure to submit the required records upon request or to make such records available may be grounds for debarment action pursuant to 29 CFR 5.12.

4. Apprentices and trainees (29 CFR 5.5)
a. Apprentices (programs of the USDOL).

Apprentices will be permitted to work at less than the
predetermined rate for the work they performed when they are employed pursuant to and individually registered in a bona fide apprenticeship program registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employer and Labor Services, or with a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Office, or if a person is employed in his or her first 90 days of probationary employment as an apprentice in such an apprenticeship
program, who is not individually registered in the program, but who has been certified by the Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employer and Labor Services or a State Apprenticeship Agency (where appropriate) to be eligible for probationary employment as an apprentice.

The allowable ratio of apprentices to journeymen on the job site in any craft classification shall not be greater than the ratio permitted to the contractor as to the entire work force under the registered program. Any worker listed on a payroll at an apprentice wage rate, who is not registered or otherwise employed as stated above, shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the
classification of work actually performed. In addition, any apprentice performing work on the job site in excess of the ratio permitted under the registered program shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the work actually performed. Where a contractor is performing construction on a project in a locality other than that in which its program is registered, the ratios and wage rates (expressed in percentages of the journeyman's hourly rate) specified in the contractor's or subcontractor's registered program shall be observed.

Every apprentice must be paid at not less than the rate specified in the registered program for the apprentice's level of progress, expressed as a percentage of the journeymen hourly rate specified in the applicable wage determination.

Apprentices shall be paid fringe benefits in accordance with the provisions of the apprenticeship program. If the
apprenticeship program does not specify fringe benefits, apprentices must be paid the full amount of fringe benefits listed on the wage determination for the applicable
classification. If the Administrator determines that a different practice prevails for the applicable apprentice classification, fringes shall be paid in accordance with that determination.

In the event the Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employer and Labor Services, or a State Apprenticeship Agency
recognized by the Office, withdraws approval of an
apprenticeship program, the contractor will no longer be permitted to utilize apprentices at less than the applicable predetermined rate for the work performed until an acceptable program is approved.
b. Trainees (programs of the USDOL).

Except as provided in 29 CFR 5.16, trainees will not be permitted to work at less than the predetermined rate for the work performed unless they are employed pursuant to and individually registered in a program which has received prior approval, evidenced by formal certification by the U.S.

Department of Labor, Employment and Training
Administration.

The ratio of trainees to journeymen on the job site shall not be greater than permitted under the plan approved by the
Employment and Training Administration.

Every trainee must be paid at not less than the rate specified in the approved program for the trainee's level of progress, expressed as a percentage of the journeyman hourly rate specified in the applicable wage determination. Trainees shall be paid fringe benefits in accordance with the provisions of the trainee program. If the trainee program does not mention fringe benefits, trainees shall be paid the full amount of fringe benefits listed on the wage determination unless the
Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division determines that there is an apprenticeship program associated with the
corresponding journeyman wage rate on the wage
determination which provides for less than full fringe benefits for apprentices. Any employee listed on the payroll at a trainee rate who is not registered and participating in a training plan approved by the Employment and Training
Administration shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed. In addition, any trainee performing work on the job site in excess of the ratio permitted under the registered program shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the work actually performed.

In the event the Employment and Training Administration withdraws approval of a training program, the contractor will no longer be permitted to utilize trainees at less than the applicable predetermined rate for the work performed until an acceptable program is approved.
c. Equal employment opportunity. The utilization of
apprentices, trainees and journeymen under this part shall be in conformity with the equal employment opportunity
requirements of Executive Order 11246, as amended, and
29 CFR part 30.

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Apprentices and trainees working under apprenticeship and skill training programs which have been certified by the Secretary of Transportation as promoting EEO in connection with Federal-aid highway construction programs are not subject to the
requirements of paragraph 4 of this Section IV. 23 CFR
230.111(e)(2). The straight time hourly wage rates for
apprentices and trainees under such programs will be
established by the particular programs. The ratio of apprentices and trainees to journeymen shall not be greater than permitted by the terms of the particular program.

5. Compliance with Copeland Act requirements. The
contractor shall comply with the requirements of 29 CFR part 3, which are incorporated by reference in this contract as provided in 29 CFR 5.5.

6. Subcontracts. The contractor or subcontractor shall insert Form FHWA-1273 in any subcontracts and also require the subcontractors to include Form FHWA-1273 in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime contractor shall be responsible for the compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with all the contract clauses in 29 CFR 5.5.

7. Contract termination: debarment. A breach of the contract clauses in 29 CFR 5.5 may be grounds for termination of the contract, and for debarment as a contractor and a
subcontractor as provided in 29 CFR 5.12.

8. Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act
requirements. All rulings and interpretations of the DavisBacon and Related Acts contained in 29 CFR parts 1, 3, and 5 are herein incorporated by reference in this contract as provided in 29 CFR 5.5.

9. Disputes concerning labor standards. As provided in 29 CFR 5.5, disputes arising out of the labor standards provisions of this contract shall not be subject to the general disputes clause of this contract. Such disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures of the Department of Labor set forth in 29 CFR parts 5, 6, and 7. Disputes within the meaning of this clause include disputes between the contractor (or any of its subcontractors) and the contracting agency, the U.S.

Department of Labor, or the employees or their representatives.

10. Certification of eligibility (29 CFR 5.5)
a. By entering into this contract, the contractor certifies that neither it (nor he or she) nor any person or firm who has an interest in the contractor's firm is a person or firm ineligible to be awarded Government contracts by virtue of section 3(a) of the Davis-Bacon Act or 29 CFR 5.12(a)(1).
b. No part of this contract shall be subcontracted to any person or firm ineligible for award of a Government contract by virtue of section 3(a) of the Davis-Bacon Act or 29 CFR 5.12(a)(1). c. The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in the U.S. Criminal Code, 18 U.S.C. 1001.

V. CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS
ACT
Pursuant to 29 CFR 5.5(b), the following clauses apply to any Federal-aid construction contract in an amount in excess of $100,000 and subject to the overtime provisions of the
Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. These
clauses shall be inserted in addition to the clauses required by 29 CFR 5.5(a) or 29 CFR 4.6. As used in this paragraph, the terms laborers and mechanics include watchmen and guards.

1. Overtime requirements. No contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of the contract work which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall require or permit any such laborer or mechanic in any workweek in which he or she is employed on such work to work in excess of forty hours in such workweek unless such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rate not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in such workweek. 29 CFR 5.5.

2. Violation; liability for unpaid wages; liquidated
damages. In the event of any violation of the clause set forth in paragraph 1 of this section, the contractor and any
subcontractor responsible therefor shall be liable for the unpaid wages. In addition, such contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the United States (in the case of work done under contract for the District of Columbia or a territory, to such District or to such territory), for liquidated damages.

Such liquidated damages shall be computed with respect to each individual laborer or mechanic, including watchmen and guards, employed in violation of the clause set forth in paragraph 1 of this section, in the sum currently provided in 29 CFR 5.5(b)(2)* for each calendar day on which such
individual was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of forty hours without payment of the overtime wages required by the clause set forth in paragraph 1 of this section. 29 CFR 5.5.
* $27 as of January 23, 2019 (See 84 FR 213-01, 218) as may be adjusted annually by the Department of Labor; pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990).

3. Withholding for unpaid wages and liquidated
damages. The FHWA or the contacting agency shall upon
its own action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause to be withheld, from any moneys payable on account of work performed by the contractor or subcontractor under any such contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or any other federally-assisted contract subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, which is held by the same prime contractor, such sums as may be
determined to be necessary to satisfy any liabilities of such contractor or subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as provided in the clause set forth in paragraph 2 of this section. 29 CFR 5.5.

4. Subcontracts. The contractor or subcontractor shall
insert in any subcontracts the clauses set forth in
paragraphs 1 through 4 of this section and also a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime contractor shall be
responsible for compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with the clauses set forth in paragraphs 1 through 4 of this section. 29 CFR 5.5.

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This provision is applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts on the National Highway System pursuant to 23 CFR 635.116.

1. The contractor shall perform with its own organization contract work amounting to not less than 30 percent (or a greater percentage if specified elsewhere in the contract) of the total original contract price, excluding any specialty items designated by the contracting agency. Specialty items may be performed by subcontract and the amount of any such specialty items performed may be deducted from the total original contract price before computing the amount of work required to be performed by the contractor's own organization (23 CFR 635.116).
a. The term “perform work with its own organization” in paragraph 1 of Section VI refers to workers employed or leased by the prime contractor, and equipment owned or
rented by the prime contractor, with or without operators.

Such term does not include employees or equipment of a
subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor, agents of the prime contractor, or any other assignees. The term may include payments for the costs of hiring leased employees from an employee leasing firm meeting all relevant Federal and State regulatory requirements. Leased employees may only be
included in this term if the prime contractor meets all of the following conditions: (based on longstanding interpretation) (1) the prime contractor maintains control over the
supervision of the day-to-day activities of the leased
employees;
(2) the prime contractor remains responsible for the quality of the work of the leased employees;
(3) the prime contractor retains all power to accept or exclude individual employees from work on the project; and (4) the prime contractor remains ultimately responsible for the payment of predetermined minimum wages, the
submission of payrolls, statements of compliance and all other Federal regulatory requirements.
b. "Specialty Items" shall be construed to be limited to work that requires highly specialized knowledge, abilities, or equipment not ordinarily available in the type of contracting organizations qualified and expected to bid or propose on the contract as a whole and in general are to be limited to minor components of the overall contract. 23 CFR 635.102.

2. Pursuant to 23 CFR 635.116(a), the contract amount upon which the requirements set forth in paragraph (1) of Section VI is computed includes the cost of material and manufactured products which are to be purchased or produced by the
contractor under the contract provisions.

3. Pursuant to 23 CFR 635.116(c), the contractor shall furnish (a) a competent superintendent or supervisor who is employed by the firm, has full authority to direct performance of the work in accordance with the contract requirements, and is in charge of all construction operations (regardless of who performs the work) and (b) such other of its own organizational resources (supervision, management, and engineering services) as the contracting officer determines is necessary to assure the performance of the contract.

4. No portion of the contract shall be sublet, assigned or otherwise disposed of except with the written consent of the contracting officer, or authorized representative, and such consent when given shall not be construed to relieve the contractor of any responsibility for the fulfillment of the contract.

Written consent will be given only after the contracting agency has assured that each subcontract is evidenced in writing and that it contains all pertinent provisions and requirements of the prime contract. (based on long- standing interpretation of 23 CFR 635.116).

5. The 30-percent self-performance requirement of paragraph (1) is not applicable to design-build contracts; however, contracting agencies may establish their own self-performance
requirements. 23 CFR 635.116(d).

VII. SAFETY: ACCIDENT PREVENTION
This provision is applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts and to all related subcontracts.

1. In the performance of this contract the contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws governing safety, health, and sanitation (23 CFR Part 635).

The contractor shall provide all safeguards, safety devices and protective equipment and take any other needed actions as it determines, or as the contracting officer may determine, to be reasonably necessary to protect the life and health of
employees on the job and the safety of the public and to protect property in connection with the performance of the work covered by the contract. 23 CFR 635.108.

2. It is a condition of this contract, and shall be made a condition of each subcontract, which the contractor enters into pursuant to this contract, that the contractor and any
subcontractor shall not permit any employee, in performance of the contract, to work in surroundings or under conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to his/her health or safety, as determined under construction safety and health standards (29 CFR Part 1926) promulgated by the
Secretary of Labor, in accordance with Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3704). 29 CFR 1926.10.

3. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1926.3, it is a condition of this contract that the Secretary of Labor or authorized representative thereof, shall have right of entry to any site of contract performance to inspect or investigate the matter of compliance with the construction safety and health standards and to carry out the duties of the Secretary under Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3704).

VIII. FALSE STATEMENTS CONCERNING HIGHWAY

PROJECTS
This provision is applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts and to all related subcontracts.

In order to assure high quality and durable construction in conformity with approved plans and specifications and a high degree of reliability on statements and representations made by engineers, contractors, suppliers, and workers on Federalaid highway projects, it is essential that all persons concerned with the project perform their functions as carefully, thoroughly, and honestly as possible. Willful falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation with respect to any facts related to the project is a violation of Federal law. To prevent any
misunderstanding regarding the seriousness of these and similar acts, Form FHWA-1022 shall be posted on each
Federal-aid highway project (23 CFR Part 635) in one or more places where it is readily available to all persons concerned with the project:
18 U.S.C. 1020 reads as follows:
"Whoever, being an officer, agent, or employee of the United States, or of any State or Territory, or whoever, whether a person, association, firm, or corporation, knowingly makes any false statement, false representation, or false report as to the character, quality, quantity, or cost of the material used or to be used, or the quantity or quality of the work performed or to be performed, or the cost thereof in connection with the submission of plans, maps, specifications, contracts, or costs of construction on any highway or related project submitted for approval to the Secretary of Transportation; or

Agreement - W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020) Page 10 of 36 Whoever knowingly makes any false statement, false
representation, false report or false claim with respect to the character, quality, quantity, or cost of any work performed or to be performed, or materials furnished or to be furnished, in connection with the construction of any highway or related project approved by the Secretary of Transportation; or
Whoever knowingly makes any false statement or false
representation as to material fact in any statement, certificate, or report submitted pursuant to provisions of the Federal-aid Roads Act approved July 11, 1916, (39 Stat. 355), as amended and supplemented;
Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years or both."
IX. IMPLEMENTATION OF CLEAN AIR ACT AND
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT (42 U.S.C.
7606; 2 CFR 200.88; EO 11738)
This provision is applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts in excess of $150,000 and to all related subcontracts. 48 CFR 2.101; 2 CFR 200.326.

By submission of this bid/proposal or the execution of this contract or subcontract, as appropriate, the bidder, proposer, Federal-aid construction contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or vendor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251-1387). Violations must be reported to the Federal Highway Administration and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency. 2 CFR Part 200,
Appendix II.

The contractor agrees to include or cause to be included the requirements of this Section in every subcontract, and further agrees to take such action as the contracting agency may direct as a means of enforcing such requirements. 2 CFR 200.326.

X. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT,

SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY

EXCLUSION
This provision is applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts, design-build contracts, subcontracts, lower-tier subcontracts, purchase orders, lease agreements, consultant contracts or any other covered transaction requiring FHWA approval or that is estimated to cost $25,000 or more – as defined in 2 CFR Parts 180 and 1200. 2 CFR 180.220 and
1200.220.

1. Instructions for Certification – First Tier Participants:
a. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective first tier participant is providing the certification set out below. b. The inability of a person to provide the certification set out below will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this covered transaction. The prospective first tier participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure of the prospective first tier participant to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such a person from participation in this transaction. 2 CFR 180.320.
c. The certification in this clause is a material
representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the contracting agency determined to enter into this
transaction. If it is later determined that the prospective participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal
Government, the contracting agency may terminate this
transaction for cause of default. 2 CFR 180.325.
d. The prospective first tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the contracting agency to
whom this proposal is submitted if any time the
prospective first tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous
by reason of changed circumstances. 2 CFR 180.345 and
180.350.
e. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred,"
"suspended," "ineligible," "participant," "person," "principal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, are defined in 2 CFR Parts 180, Subpart I, 180.900-180.1020, and 1200. “First Tier Covered Transactions” refers to any covered transaction between a recipient or subrecipient of Federal funds and a participant (such as the prime or general contract). “Lower Tier Covered Transactions” refers to any covered transaction under a First Tier Covered Transaction (such as subcontracts). “First Tier Participant” refers to the participant who has entered into a covered transaction with a recipient or subrecipient of Federal funds (such as the prime or general contractor). “Lower Tier Participant” refers any participant who has entered into a covered transaction with a First Tier Participant or other Lower Tier Participants (such as subcontractors and suppliers).
f. The prospective first tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred,
suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency entering into this transaction. 2 CFR 180.330.
g. The prospective first tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transactions," provided by the department or contracting agency, entering into this covered transaction, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions exceeding the $25,000 threshold. 2 CFR
180.220 and 180.300.
h. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that is not debarred, suspended,
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered
transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. 2 CFR 180.300; 180.320, and 180.325. A participant is
responsible for ensuring that its principals are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to participate in covered transactions. 2 CFR 180.335. To verify the eligibility of its principals, as well as the eligibility of any lower tier prospective participants, each participant may, but is not required to, check the System for Award Management
website (https://www.sam.gov/). 2 CFR 180.300, 180.320, and 180.325.
i. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require the establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of the prospective participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

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2. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension,
Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion – First Tier
Participants:
a. The prospective first tier participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:
(1) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participating in covered transactions by any Federal
department or agency, 2 CFR 180.335;.
(2) Have not within a three-year period preceding this
proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property, 2 CFR 180.800; (3) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(2) of this certification, 2 CFR 180.700 and 180.800; and
(4) Have not within a three-year period preceding this
application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default. 2 CFR 180.335(d).
(5) Are not a corporation that has been convicted of a felony violation under any Federal law within the two-year period preceding this proposal (USDOT Order 4200.6 implementing appropriations act requirements); and
(6) Are not a corporation with any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and
administrative remedies have been exhausted, or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability (USDOT Order 4200.6 implementing appropriations act requirements).
b. Where the prospective participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant should attach an explanation to this proposal. 2 CFR 180.335 and 180.340.

3. Instructions for Certification - Lower Tier Participants:
(Applicable to all subcontracts, purchase orders, and other lower tier transactions requiring prior FHWA approval or estimated to cost $25,000 or more - 2 CFR Parts 180 and 1200). 2 CFR 180.220 and 1200.220.
a. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the certification set out below. b. The certification in this clause is a material
representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies
available to the Federal Government, the department, or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment. c. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier
participant learns that its certification was erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 2 CFR 180.365.
d. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred,"
"suspended," "ineligible," "participant," "person," "principal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, are defined in 2 CFR Parts 180, Subpart I, 180.900 – 180.1020, and 1200. You may contact the person to which this
proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. “First Tier Covered Transactions” refers to any covered transaction between a recipient or
subrecipient of Federal funds and a participant (such as the prime or general contract). “Lower Tier Covered
Transactions” refers to any covered transaction under a First Tier Covered Transaction (such as subcontracts).
“First Tier Participant” refers to the participant who has entered into a covered transaction with a recipient or
subrecipient of Federal funds (such as the prime or general contractor). “Lower Tier Participant” refers any participant who has entered into a covered transaction with a First Tier Participant or other Lower Tier Participants (such as
subcontractors and suppliers).
e. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by
submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated. 2 CFR 1200.220 and 1200.332. f. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include this clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction," without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions exceeding the $25,000 threshold. 2 CFR 180.220 and
1200.220.
g. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that is not debarred, suspended,
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered
transaction, unless it knows that the certification is
erroneous. A participant is responsible for ensuring that its principals are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
ineligible to participate in covered transactions. To verify the eligibility of its principals, as well as the eligibility of any lower tier prospective participants, each participant may, but is not required to, check the System for Award Management
website (https://www.sam.gov/), which is compiled by the General Services Administration. 2 CFR 180.300, 180.320, 180.330, and 180.335.
h. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause.

The knowledge and information of participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

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Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension,
Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier
Participants:

1. The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals:
(a) is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participating in covered transactions by any Federal department or agency, 2 CFR 180.355;
(b) is a corporation that has been convicted of a felony violation under any Federal law within the two-year period preceding this proposal (USDOT Order 4200.6 implementing appropriations act requirements); and
(c) is a corporation with any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted, or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability. (USDOT Order 4200.6 implementing appropriations act
requirements)

2. Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant should attach an explanation to this proposal.
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XI. CERTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF CONTRACT

FUNDS FOR LOBBYING
This provision is applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts and to all related subcontracts which exceed
$100,000. 49 CFR Part 20, App. A.

1. The prospective participant certifies, by signing and submitting this bid or proposal, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
a. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement.
b. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report
Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.

2. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

3. The prospective participant also agrees by submitting its bid or proposal that the participant shall require that the language of this certification be included in all lower tiersubcontracts, which exceed $100,000 and that all such recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

XII. USE OF UNITED STATES-FLAG VESSELS:

This provision is applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts, design-build contracts, subcontracts, lower-tier subcontracts, purchase orders, lease agreements, or any other covered transaction. 46 CFR Part 381.

This requirement applies to material or equipment that is acquired for a specific Federal-aid highway project. 46 CFR 381.7. It is not applicable to goods or materials that come into inventories independent of an FHWA funded-contract.

When oceanic shipments (or shipments across the Great
Lakes) are necessary for materials or equipment acquired for a specific Federal-aid construction project, the bidder, proposer, contractor, subcontractor, or vendor agrees:

1. To utilize privately owned United States-flag commercial vessels to ship at least 50 percent of the gross tonnage (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers) involved, whenever shipping any equipment, material, or commodities pursuant to this contract, to the extent such vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates for United States-flag commercial vessels. 46 CFR 381.7.

2. To furnish within 20 days following the date of loading for shipments originating within the United States or within 30 working days following the date of loading for shipments originating outside the United States, a legible copy of a rated, ‘on-board’ commercial ocean bill-of-lading in English for each shipment of cargo described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section to both the Contracting Officer (through the prime contractor in the case of subcontractor bills-of-lading) and to the Office of Cargo and Commercial Sealift (MAR-620), Maritime
Administration, Washington, DC 20590. (MARAD requires
copies of the ocean carrier's (master) bills of lading, certified onboard, dated, with rates and charges. These bills of lading may contain business sensitive information and therefore may be submitted directly to MARAD by the Ocean Transportation Intermediary on behalf of the contractor). 46 CFR 381.7.

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ATTACHMENT A - EMPLOYMENT AND MATERIALS

PREFERENCE FOR APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT

HIGHWAY SYSTEM OR APPALACHIAN LOCAL ACCESS
ROAD CONTRACTS (23 CFR 633, Subpart B, Appendix B) This provision is applicable to all Federal-aid projects funded under the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965.

1. During the performance of this contract, the contractor undertaking to do work which is, or reasonably may be, done as on-site work, shall give preference to qualified persons who regularly reside in the labor area as designated by the DOL wherein the contract work is situated, or the subregion, or the Appalachian counties of the State wherein the contract work is situated, except:
a. To the extent that qualified persons regularly residing in the area are not available.
b. For the reasonable needs of the contractor to employ supervisory or specially experienced personnel necessary to assure an efficient execution of the contract work.
c. For the obligation of the contractor to offer employment to present or former employees as the result of a lawful
collective bargaining contract, provided that the number of nonresident persons employed under this subparagraph
(1c) shall not exceed 20 percent of the total number of employees employed by the contractor on the contract
work, except as provided in subparagraph (4) below.

2. The contractor shall place a job order with the State Employment Service indicating (a) the classifications of the laborers, mechanics and other employees required to perform the contract work, (b) the number of employees required in each classification, (c) the date on which the participant estimates such employees will be required, and (d) any other pertinent information required by the State Employment Service to complete the job order form. The job order may be placed with the State Employment Service in writing or by telephone. If during the course of the contract work, the information submitted by the contractor in the original job order is substantially modified, the participant shall promptly notify the State Employment Service.

3. The contractor shall give full consideration to all qualified job applicants referred to him by the State Employment Service. The contractor is not required to grant employment to any job applicants who, in his opinion, are not qualified to perform the classification of work required.

4. If, within one week following the placing of a job order by the contractor with the State Employment Service, the State Employment Service is unable to refer any qualified job applicants to the contractor, or less than the number requested, the State Employment Service will forward a certificate to the contractor indicating the unavailability of applicants. Such certificate shall be made a part of the contractor's permanent project records. Upon receipt of this certificate, the contractor may employ persons who do not normally reside in the labor area to fill positions covered by the certificate, notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (1c) above.

5. The provisions of 23 CFR 633.207(e) allow the contracting agency to provide a contractual preference for the use of mineral resource materials native to the Appalachian region.

6. The contractor shall include the provisions of Sections 1 through 4 of this Attachment A in every subcontract for work which is, or reasonably may be, done as on-site work.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation Order No.1050.2A requires all federal-aid Department of Transportation contracts between an agency and a contractor to contain Appendix A and E. Appendix B only requires inclusion if the contract impacts deeds effecting or recording the transfer of real property, structures, or improvements thereon, or granting interest therein.

Appendices C and D only require inclusion if the contract impacts deeds, licenses, leases, permits, or similar instruments entered into by the recipient.

APPENDIX A
During the performance of this Agreement, the contractor, for itself, its assignees and successors in interest (hereinafter collectively referred to as CONTRACTOR) agrees as follows:
a. Compliance with Regulations: CONTRACTOR shall comply with the regulations relative to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, as they may be amended from time to time, (hereinafter referred to as the REGULATIONS), which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this agreement. b. Nondiscrimination: CONTRACTOR, with regard to the work performed by it during the AGREEMENT, shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, or disability in the selection and retention of sub-applicants, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment.

CONTRACTOR shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section

21.5 of the Regulations, including employment practices when the agreement covers a program set forth in Appendix B of the Regulations.
c. Solicitations for Sub-agreements, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by CONTRACTOR for work to be performed under a Sub- agreement, including procurements of materials or leases of equipment, each potential subapplicant or supplier shall be notified by CONTRACTOR of the CONTRACTOR’S obligations under this Agreement and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin.
d. Information and Reports: CONTRACTOR shall provide all information and reports required by the Regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the recipient or FHWA to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Regulations or directives. Where any information required of CONTRACTOR is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, CONTRACTOR shall so certify to the recipient or FHWA as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts CONTRACTOR has made to obtain the information e. Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of CONTRACTOR’s noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of this agreement, the recipient shall impose such agreement sanctions as it or the FHWA may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:
i. withholding of payments to CONTRACTOR under the Agreement within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed 90 days; and/or
ii. cancellation, termination or suspension of the Agreement, in whole or in part. f. Incorporation of Provisions: CONTRACTOR shall include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (6) in every sub-agreement, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto.

CONTRACTOR shall take such action with respect to any sub-agreement or procurement as the recipient or FHWA may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance, provided, however, that, in the event CONTRACTOR becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a sub-applicant or supplier as a result of such direction, CONTRACTOR may request the recipient enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the State, and, in addition, CONTRACTOR may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

APPENDIX B

CLAUSES FOR DEEDS TRANSFERRING UNITED STATES PROPERTY
The following clauses will be included in deeds effecting or recording the transfer of real property, structures, or improvements thereon, or granting interest therein from the United States pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 4:

Agreement - W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020) Page 15 of 36 NOW THEREFORE, the U.S. Department of Transportation as authorized by law and upon the condition that the recipient will accept title to the lands and maintain the project constructed thereon in accordance with Title 23 U.S.C., the regulations for the administration of the preceding statute, and the policies and procedures prescribed by the FHWA of the U.S. Department of Transportation in accordance and in compliance with all requirements imposed by Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation pertaining to and effectuating the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252; 42 U.S.C. § 2000d to 2000d-4), does hereby remise, release, quitclaim and convey unto the recipient all the right, title and interest of the U.S. Department of Transportation in and to said lands described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof. (HABENDUM CLAUSE)
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said lands and interests therein unto the recipient and its successors forever, subject, however, to the covenants, conditions, restrictions and reservations herein contained as follows, which will remain in effect for the period during which the real property or structures are used for a purpose for which Federal financial assistance is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits and will be binding on the recipient, its successors and assigns. The recipient, in consideration of the conveyance of said lands and interest in lands, does hereby covenant and agree as a covenant running with the land for itself, its successors and assigns, that (1) no person will on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination with regard to any facility located wholly or in part on, over, or under such lands hereby conveyed [,] [and]* (2) that the recipient will use the lands and interests in lands and interest in lands so conveyed, in compliance with all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as said Regulations and Acts may be amended[, and (3) that in the event of breach of any of the abovementioned non-discrimination conditions, the Department will have a right to enter or re-enter said lands and facilities on said lands, and that above described land and facilities will thereon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the U.S. Department of Transportation and its assigns as such interest existed prior to this instruction].* (*Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary in order to make clear the purpose of Title VI.)

APPENDIX C

CLAUSES FOR TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED OR IMPROVED UNDER THE ACTIVITY,

FACILITY, OR PROGRAM
The following clauses will be included in deeds, licenses, leases, permits, or similar instruments entered into by the recipient pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 7(a):

A. The (grantee, lessee, permittee, etc. as appropriate) for himself/herself, his/her heirs, personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree [in the case of deeds and leases add “as a covenant running with the land”] that:

1. In the event facilities are constructed, maintained, or otherwise operated on the property described in this (deed, license, lease, permit, etc.) for a purpose for which a U.S. Department of Transportation activity, facility, or program is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits, the (grantee, licensee, lessee, permittee, etc.) will maintain and operate such facilities and services in compliance with all requirements imposed by the Acts and Regulations (as may be amended) such that no person on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of said facilities.

B. With respect to licenses, leases, permits, etc., in the event of breach of any of the above Non-discrimination covenants, the recipient will have the right to terminate the (lease, license, permit, etc.) and to enter, re-enter, and repossess said lands and facilities thereon, and hold the same as if the (lease, license, permit, etc.) had never been made or issued.*
C. With respect to a deed, in the event of breach of any of the above Non-discrimination covenants, the recipient will have the right to enter or re-enter the lands and facilities thereon, and the above described lands and facilities will there upon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the recipient and its assigns.* (*Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary to make clear the purpose of Title VI.)

APPENDIX D

CLAUSES FOR CONSTRUCTION/USE/ACCESS TO REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED UNDER THE ACTIVITY,

FACILITY OR PROGRAM

Agreement - W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020) Page 16 of 36 The following clauses will be included in deeds, licenses, permits, or similar instruments/agreements entered into by the recipient pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 7(b):

A. The (grantee, licensee, permittee, etc., as appropriate) for himself/herself, his/her heirs, personal representatives, successors in interest ,and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree (in the case of deeds and leases add, “as a covenant running with the land”) that (1) no person on the ground of race, color, or national origin, will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of said facilities, (2) that in the construction of any improvements on, over, or under such land, and the furnishings of services thereon, no person on the ground of race, color, or national origin, will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits or, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, (3) that the (grantee, licensee, lessee, permittee, etc.) will use the premises in compliance with all other requirements imposed by or pursuant to the Acts and Regulations, as amended, set forth in this Assurance.

B. With respect to (licenses, leases, permits, etc.) in the event of breach of any of the above of the above Nondiscrimination covenants, the recipient will have the right to terminate the (license, permits, etc., as appropriate) and to enter or re-enter and repossess said land and the facilities thereon, and hold the same as if said (license, permit, etc., as appropriate) had never been made or issued.*
C. With respect to deeds, in the event of breach of any of the above Non-discrimination covenants, the recipient will there upon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the recipient and its assigns. (*Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary to make clear the purpose of Title VI.)

APPENDIX E
During the performance of this contract, the contractor, for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the “contractor”) agrees to comply with the following non-discrimination statutes and authorities, including, but not limited to:

Pertinent Non-Discrimination Authorities:
 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252), prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin); and 49 CFR Part 21.  The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42 U.S.C. § 4601), (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired because of Federal or Federal-aid programs and projects);
 Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. § 324 et seq.), prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex;  Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.), as amended, (prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability); and 49 CR Part 27;
 The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42 U.S.C. § 6101 et seq.), prohibits discrimination on the basis of age);
 Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, (49 U.S.C. § 471, Section 47123), as amended, (prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or sex);  The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (PL 100-209), (Broadened the scope, coverage and applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the definition of the terms “programs or activities” to include all of the programs or activities of the Federal-aid recipients, sub-recipients and contractors, whether such programs or activities are Federally funded or not);
 Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination of the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing entities (42 U.S.C. §§ 12131 – 12189) as implemented by Department of Transportation regulations 49 C.F.R. parts 37 and 38;
 The Federal Aviation Administration’s Non-discrimination statute (49 U.S.C. § 47123) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex);
 Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations, which ensures discrimination against minority populations by discouraging programs, policies, and activities with disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority and lowincome populations;  Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, and resulting agency guidance, national origin discrimination includes discrimination because of limited English proficiency (LEP). To ensure compliance with Title VI, you must take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to your programs (70 Fed. Reg. at 74087 to 74100);  Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits you from discriminating because of sex in education programs or activities (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq).

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USE OF UNITED STATES-FLAG VESSELS (CARGO PREFERENCE ACT) The Cargo Preference Act (CPA) requires that “… at least 50 percent of any equipment, materials, or commodities procured, contracted for or otherwise obtained with funds granted, guaranteed, loaned, or advanced by the U.S.

Government under this agreement, and which may be transported by ocean vessel, shall be transported on privately owned United States-flag commercial vessels, if available.” Use of United States –flag vessels:

The contractor agrees –
(1) To utilize privately owned United State-flag commercial vessels to ship at least 50 percent of the gross tonnage (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers) involved, whenever shipping any equipment, material, or commodities pursuant to this contract, to the extent such vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates for Unites Statesflag commercial vessels. (2) To furnish within 20 days following the date of loading for shipments originating within the United States or within 30 working days following the date of loading for shipments originating outside the United States, a legible copy of a rated, ‘on-board’ commercial ocean bill-of-lading in English for each shipment of cargo described in paragraph (1) of this section to both the Contracting Officer (through the prime contractor in the case of subcontractor bills-of lading) and to the Division of National Cargo, Office of Market Development, Maritime Administration, Washington, DC 20590.

(3) To insert the substance of the provisions of this clause in all subcontracts issued pursuant to this contract.

Maintain records and submit reports documenting your performance under this section Prohibition Of Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Equipment And Services In response to significant national security concerns, the agency shall check the prohibited vendor list before making any telecommunications and video surveillance purchase because recipients and subrecipients of federal funds are prohibited from obligating or expending loan or grant funds to:
 Procure or obtain;
 Extend or renew a contract to procure or obtain; or
 Enter into a contract (or extend or renew a contract) to procure or obtain equipment, services, or systems that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

The prohibited vendors (and their subsidiaries or affiliates) are:
 Huawei Technologies Company;
 ZTE Corporation;
 Hytera Communications Corporation;
 Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company;
 Dahua Technology Company; and
 Subsidiaries or affiliates of the above-mentioned companies.

In implementing the prohibition, the agency administering loan, grant, or subsidy programs shall prioritize available funding and technical support to assist affected businesses, institutions and organizations as is reasonably necessary for those affected entities to transition from covered communications equipment and services, to procure replacement equipment and services, and to ensure that communications service to users and customers is sustained.

The contractors should furnish telecommunications and video surveillance equipment with a certificate of compliance. The certificate must state telecommunications and video surveillance equipment was not procured or obtained from manufacturers identified in the above list.

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FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE RATES
Note: If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the U.S.

Department of Labor and the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate.

Agreement - W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020) Page 19 of 36 "General Decision Number: CA20240020 08/30/2024
Superseded General Decision Number: CA20230020
State: California
Construction Types: Building, Heavy (Heavy and Dredging) and Highway Counties: Inyo, Kern and Mono Counties in California.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; DREDGING PROJECTS (does not include hopper dredge work); HEAVY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (does not include water well drilling); HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

Note: Contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658. Please note that these Executive Orders apply to covered contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but do not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(1).

If the contract is entered into on or after
January 30, 2022, or the contract is
renewed or extended (e.g., an option is
exercised) on or after January 30, 2022:

Executive Order 14026 generally applies to the
contract. The contractor must pay all covered
workers at least $17.20 per hour (or the
applicable wage rate listed on this wage
determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent
performing on the contract in 2024.

If the contract was awarded on or
between January 1, 2015 and January
29, 2022, and the contract is not
renewed or extended on or after January
30, 2022:

Executive Order 13658 generally applies to the
contract. The contractor must pay all covered
workers at least $12.90 per hour (or the
applicable wage rate listed on this wage
determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent
performing on that contract in 2024.

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. If this contract is covered by one of the Executive Orders and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must still submit a conformance request.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at http://www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date
0 01/05/2024
1 01/12/2024
2 02/09/2024
3 02/23/2024
4 04/12/2024
5 05/24/2024
6 06/28/2024
7 07/05/2024
8 07/12/2024
9 08/09/2024
10 08/16/2024
11 08/30/2024
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INYO AND KERN
Rates Fringes
Fire Stop Technician
(Application of Firestopping
Materials for wall openings
and penetrations in walls,
floors, ceilings and curtain
walls)...........................$ 36.97 20.36
Insulator/asbestos worker

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all insulating materials,
protective coverings,
coatings & finishes to all
types of mechanical systems).....$ 49.58 25.27
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INYO AND KERN
Rates Fringes
Asbestos Removal
worker/hazardous material
handler (Includes
preparation, wetting,
stripping, removal,
scrapping, vacuuming, bagging
and disposing of all
insulation materials from
mechanical systems, whether
they contain asbestos or not)....$ 23.52 13.37
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MONO
Rates Fringes
Asbestos Workers/Insulator
(Includes the application of
all insulating materials,
protective coverings,
coatings, and finishes to all
types of mechanical systems).....$ 64.56 25.07
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INYO AND KERN
Rates Fringes
BOILERMAKER......................$ 51.98 42.11
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MONO COUNTY
Rates Fringes
BOILERMAKER......................$ 45.60 38.99
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BRICKLAYER; MARBLE SETTER........$ 45.53 20.29
*The wage scale for prevailing wage projects performed in Blythe, China lake, Death Valley, Fort Irwin, Twenty-Nine Palms, Needles and 1-15 corridor (Barstow to the Nevada State Line) will be Three Dollars ($3.00) above the standard San Bernardino/Riverside County hourly wage rate
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Rates Fringes
TERRAZZO FINISHER................$ 39.95 14.65
TERRAZZO WORKER/SETTER...........$ 47.85 15.14
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Rates Fringes
TILE LAYER.......................$ 48.29 19.18
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KERN
Rates Fringes
MARBLE FINISHER..................$ 40.21 15.23
TILE FINISHER....................$ 34.78 13.64
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Diver
(1) Wet.....................$ 834.40 16.28
(2) Standby.................$ 445.84 16.28
(3) Tender..................$ 437.84 16.28
(4) Assistant Tender........$ 413.84 16.28
Amounts in ""Rates' column are per day
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Drywall
DRYWALL INSTALLER/LATHER....$ 51.60 16.28
STOCKER/SCRAPPER............$ 22.16 8.62
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CARPENTER
(01) Carpenter, cabinet
installer, insulation
installer, floor worker
and acoustical installer....$ 51.03 16.28
(02) Millwright............$ 52.10 16.48
(03) Piledrivermen;
Derrick barge; Bridge or
Dock Carpenter; Heavy
framer; Rockslinger; Rock
Bargeman; Scowman...........$ 51.73 16.28
(04) Shingler (Commercial).$ 51.17 16.28
(05) Table Power Saw
Operator....................$ 52.13 16.28
(06) Pneumatic Nailer or
Power Stapler...............$ 51.29 16.28
(07) Roof Loader of
Shingles (Commercial).......$ 38.92 16.28
(08) Saw Filer.............$ 51.03 16.28
(09) Scaffold Builder......$ 42.80 16.28
FOOTNOTE: Work of forming in the construction of open cut sewers or storm drains, on operations in which horizontal lagging is used in conjunction with steel H-Beams driven or placed in pre-drilled holes, for that portion of a lagged trench against which concrete is poured, namely, as a substitute for back forms (which work is performed by piledrivers): $0.13 per hour additional.
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CABLE SPLICER
China Lake Naval Weapons
Center, Edwards AFB.........$ 67.15 3%+20.19
Remainder of Kern County....$ 59.02 3%+20.19

ELECTRICIAN
China Lake Naval Weapons
Center, Edwards AFB.........$ 61.78 3%+20.19
Remainder of Kern County....$ 53.65 3%+20.19
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COMMUNICATIONS AND SYSTEMS WORK

KERN COUNTY
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Communications System
Installer
China Lake Naval Weapons
Center.....................$ 52.70 3%+19.64
Edwards AFB................$ 49.19 3%+19.64
KERN COUNTY................$ 43.06 3%+19.64
SCOPE OF WORK:

Installation, testing, service and maintenance of systems utilizing the transmission and/or transference of voice, sound, vision and digital for commercial, educational, security and entertainment purposes for the following: TV monitoring and surveillance, background-foreground music, intercom and telephone interconnect, inventory control systems, microwave transmission, multi-media, multiplex, nurse call systems, radio page, school intercom and sound, burglar alarms, fire alarm (see last paragraph below) and low voltage master clock systems in commercial buildings. Communication Systems that transmit or receive information and/or control systems that are intrinsic to the above listed systems; inclusion or exclusion of terminations and testings of conductors determined by their function; excluding all other data systems or multiple systems which include control function or power supply; excluding installation of raceway systems, conduit systems, line voltage work, and energy management systems. Fire alarm work shall be performed at the current inside wireman total cost package. ---------------------------------------------------------------- * ELEC0477-001 06/01/2024

INYO AND MONO
Rates Fringes
ELECTRICIAN......................$ 53.15 3%+27.48
CABLE SPLICER: $1.50 above Electrician.

TUNNEL WORK: 10% above Electrician.
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LINE CONSTRUCTION
(1) Lineman; Cable splicer..$ 70.16 24.46
(2) Equipment specialist
(operates crawler
tractors, commercial motor
vehicles, backhoes,
trenchers, cranes (50 tons
and below), overhead &
underground distribution
line equipment).............$ 53.30 22.01
(3) Groundman...............$ 40.76 21.51

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HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, M.L. King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
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ELEVATOR MECHANIC................$ 66.63 37.885+a+b
FOOTNOTE:
a. PAID VACATION: Employer contributes 8% of regular hourly rate as vacation pay credit for employees with more than 5 years of service, and 6% for 6 months to 5 years of service. b. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
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OPERATOR: Power Equipment
(DREDGING)
(1) Leverman................$ 64.10 38.75
(2) Dredge dozer............$ 58.13 38.75
(3) Deckmate................$ 58.02 38.75
(4) Winch operator (stern
winch on dredge)............$ 57.47 38.75
(5) Fireman-Oiler,
Deckhand, Bargeman,
Leveehand...................$ 56.93 38.75
(6) Barge Mate..............$ 57.54 38.75
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OPERATOR: Power Equipment (All Other Work)
GROUP 1....................$ 53.90 32.80
GROUP 2....................$ 54.68 32.80
GROUP 3....................$ 54.97 32.80
GROUP 4....................$ 56.46 32.80
GROUP 6....................$ 56.68 32.80
GROUP 8....................$ 56.79 32.80
GROUP 10....................$ 56.91 32.80
GROUP 12....................$ 57.08 32.80
GROUP 13....................$ 57.18 32.80
GROUP 14....................$ 57.21 32.80
GROUP 15....................$ 57.29 32.80
GROUP 16....................$ 57.41 32.80
GROUP 17....................$ 57.58 32.80
GROUP 18....................$ 57.68 32.80
GROUP 19....................$ 57.79 32.80
GROUP 20....................$ 57.91 32.80
GROUP 21....................$ 58.08 32.80
GROUP 22....................$ 58.18 32.80
GROUP 23....................$ 58.29 32.80
GROUP 24....................$ 58.41 32.80
GROUP 25....................$ 58.58 32.80
OPERATOR: Power Equipment (Cranes, Piledriving & Hoisting) GROUP 1....................$ 55.25 32.80
GROUP 2....................$ 56.03 32.80
GROUP 3....................$ 56.32 32.80
GROUP 4....................$ 56.46 32.80
GROUP 5....................$ 56.68 32.80
GROUP 6....................$ 56.79 32.80
GROUP 7....................$ 56.91 32.80
GROUP 8....................$ 57.08 32.80

Agreement - W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020) Page 24 of 36 GROUP 9....................$ 57.25 32.80
GROUP 10....................$ 58.25 32.80
GROUP 11....................$ 59.25 32.80
GROUP 12....................$ 60.25 32.80
GROUP 13....................$ 61.25 32.80
OPERATOR: Power Equipment (Tunnel Work)
GROUP 1....................$ 55.75 32.80
GROUP 2....................$ 56.53 32.80
GROUP 3....................$ 56.82 32.80
GROUP 4....................$ 56.96 32.80
GROUP 5....................$ 57.18 32.80
GROUP 6....................$ 57.29 32.80
GROUP 7....................$ 57.41 32.80
PREMIUM PAY:
$10.00 per hour shall be paid on all Power Equipment Operator work on the followng Military Bases: China Lake Naval Reserve, Vandenberg AFB, Point Arguello, Seely Naval Base, Fort Irwin, Nebo Annex Marine Base, Marine Corp Logistics Base Yermo, Edwards AFB, 29 Palms Marine Base and Camp Pendleton Workers required to suit up and work in a hazardous material environment: $2.00 per hour additional. Combination mixer and compressor operator on gunite work shall be classified as a concrete mobile mixer operator.

SEE ZONE DEFINITIONS AFTER CLASSIFICATIONS

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS CLASSIFICATIONS
GROUP 1: Bargeman; Brakeman; Compressor operator; Ditch Witch, with seat or similar type equipment; Elevator operatorinside; Engineer Oiler; Forklift operator (includes loed, lull or similar types under 5 tons; Generator operator; Generator, pump or compressor plant operator; Pump operator; Signalman; Switchman GROUP 2: Asphalt-rubber plant operator (nurse tank operator);Coil Tubing Rig Operator, Concrete mixer operator-skip type; Conveyor operator; Fireman; Forklift operator (includes loed, lull or similar types over 5 tons; Hydrostatic pump operator; oiler crusher (asphalt or concrete plant); Petromat laydown machine; PJU side dum jack; Screening and conveyor machine operator (or similar types); Skiploader (wheel type up to 3/4 yd. without attachment); Tar pot fireman; Temporary heating plant operator; Trenching machine oiler
GROUP 3: Asphalt-rubber blend operator; Bobcat or similar type (Skid steer); Equipment greaser (rack); Ford Ferguson (with dragtype attachments); Helicopter radioman (ground); Stationary pipe wrapping and cleaning machine operator GROUP 4: Asphalt plant fireman; Backhoe operator (mini-max or similar type); Boring machine operator; Boxman or mixerman (asphalt or concrete); Chip spreading machine operator; Concrete cleaning decontamination machine operator; Concrete Pump Operator (small portable);Direct Push Operator (Geoprobe or similar types) Drilling machine operator, small auger types (Texoma super economatic or similar types - Hughes 100 or 200 or similar types - drilling depth of 30' maximum); Equipment greaser (grease truck); Guard rail post driver operator; Highline cableway signalman; Hydra-hammer-aero stomper; Micro Tunneling (above ground tunnel); Power concrete curing machine operator; Power concrete saw operator; Power-driven jumbo form setter operator; Power sweeper operator; Rock Wheel Saw/Trencher; Roller operator (compacting); Screed operator (asphalt or concrete); Trenching machine operator (up to 6 ft.); Vacuum or much truck

GROUP 6: Articulating material hauler; Asphalt plant engineer; Batch plant operator; Bit sharpener; Concrete joint machine operator (canal and similar type); Concrete planer operator; Dandy digger; Deck engine operator; Derrickman (oilfield type); Drilling machine operator, bucket or auger types (Calweld 100 bucket or similar types - Watson 1000 auger or similar types - Texoma 330, 500 or 600 auger or similar types - drilling depth of 45' maximum); Drilling machine operator; Hydrographic seeder machine operator (straw, pulp or seed), Jackson track maintainer, or similar type; Kalamazoo Switch tamper, or similar type; Machine tool operator; Maginnis internal full slab vibrator, Mechanical berm, curb or gutter(concrete or asphalt); Mechanical finisher operator (concrete, Clary-Johnson-Bidwell or similar); Micro tunnel system (below ground); Pavement breaker operator (truck mounted); Road oil mixing machine operator; Roller operator (asphalt or finish), rubber-tired earth moving equipment (single engine, up to and including 25 yds. struck); Self-propelled tar pipelining machine operator; Skiploader operator (crawler and wheel type, over 3/4 yd. and up to and including 1-1/2 yds.); Slip form pump operator (power driven hydraulic lifting device for concrete forms); Tractor operator-bulldozer, tamper-scraper (single engine, up to 100 h.p. flywheel and similar types, up to and including D-5 and similar types); Tugger hoist operator (1 drum); Ultra high pressure waterjet cutting tool system operator; Vacuum blasting machine operator GROUP 8: Asphalt or concrete spreading operator (tamping or finishing); Asphalt paving machine operator (Barber Greene or similar type); Asphalt-rubber distribution operator; Backhoe operator (up to and including 3/4 yd.), small ford, Case or similar types; Cable Bundling Machine Operator (excluding handheld); Cable Trenching Machine Operator (Spider Plow or similar types) Cast-in-place pipe laying machine operator; Combination mixer and compressor operator (gunite work); Compactor operator (self-propelled); Concrete mixer operator (paving); Crushing plant operator; Drill Doctor; Drilling machine operator, Bucket or auger types (Calweld 150 bucket or similar types - Watson 1500, 2000 2500 auger or similar types - Texoma 700, 800 auger or similar types - drilling depth of 60' maximum); Elevating grader operator; Grade checker; Gradall

Agreement - W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020) Page 25 of 36 operator; Grouting machine operator; Heavy-duty repairman; Heavy equipment robotics operator; Kalamazoo balliste regulator or similar type; Kolman belt loader and similar type; Le Tourneau blob compactor or similar type; Loader operator (Athey, Euclid, Sierra and similar types); Mobark Chipper or similar; Ozzie padder or similar types; P.C. slot saw; Pneumatic concrete placing machine operator (Hackley-Presswell or similar type); Pumpcrete gun operator; RCM Cementing Unit Operator, Rail/Switch Grinder Operator (Harsco or similar types) Rock Drill or similar types; Rotary drill operator (excluding caisson type); Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator (single engine, caterpillar, Euclid, Athey Wagon and similar types with any and all attachments over 25 yds. up to and including 50 cu. yds. struck); Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator (multiple engine up to and including 25 yds. struck); Rubber-tired scraper operator (self-loading paddle wheel typeJohn Deere, 1040 and similar single unit); Self- propelled curb and gutter machine operator; Shuttle buggy; Skiploader operator (crawler and wheel type over 1-1/2 yds. up to and including 6-1/2 yds.); Soil remediation plant operator; Surface heaters and planer operator; Tractor compressor drill combination operator; Tractor operator (any type larger than D-5 - 100 flywheel h.p. and over, or similar-bulldozer, tamper, scraper and push tractor single engine); Tractor operator (boom attachments), Traveling pipe wrapping, cleaning and bendng machine operator; Trenching machine operator (over 6 ft. depth capacity, manufacturer's rating); trenching Machine with Road Miner attachment (over 6 ft depth capacity): Ultra high pressure waterjet cutting tool system mechanic; Water pull (compaction) operator GROUP 10: Drilling machine operator, Bucket or auger types (Calweld 200 B bucket or similar types-Watson 3000 or 5000 auger or similar types-Texoma 900 auger or similar types-drilling depth of 105' maximum); Dual drum mixer, dynamic compactor LDC350 (or similar types); Monorail locomotive operator (diesel, gas or electric); Motor patrol-blade operator (single engine); Multiple engine tractor operator (Euclid and similar type-except Quad 9 cat.); Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator (single engine, over 50 yds. struck); Pneumatic pipe ramming tool and similar types; Prestressed wrapping machine operator; Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator (single engine, over 50 yds. struck); Rubber tired earth moving equipment operator (multiple engine, Euclid, caterpillar and similar over 25 yds. and up to 50 yds. struck), Tower crane repairman; Tractor loader operator (crawler and wheel type over 6-1/2 yds.); Woods mixer operator (and similar Pugmill equipment)
GROUP 12: Auto grader operator; Automatic slip form operator; Drilling machine operator, bucket or auger types (Calweld, auger 200 CA or similar types - Watson, auger 6000 or similar types - Hughes Super Duty, auger 200 or similar types - drilling depth of 175' maximum); Hoe ram or similar with compressor; Mass excavator operator less tha 750 cu. yards; Mechanical finishing machine operator; Mobile form traveler operator; Motor patrol operator (multi-engine); Pipe mobile machine operator; Rubber-tired earth- moving equipment operator (multiple engine, Euclid, Caterpillar and similar type, over 50 cu. yds. struck); Rubber-tired self- loading scraper operator (paddle-wheel-auger type self-loading - two (2) or more units) GROUP 13: Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator operating equipment with push-pull system (single engine, up to and including 25 yds. struck)
GROUP 14: Canal liner operator; Canal trimmer operator; Remote- control earth-moving equipment operator (operating a second piece of equipment: $1.00 per hour additional); Wheel excavator operator (over 750 cu. yds.) GROUP 15: Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating equipment with push-pull system (single engine, Caterpillar, Euclid, Athey Wagon and similar types with any and all attachments over 25 yds. and up to and including 50 yds. struck); Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating equipment with push-pull system (multiple engine-up to and including 25 yds. struck)
GROUP 16: Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating equipment with push-pull system (single engine, over 50 yds. struck); Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating equipment with push-pull system (multiple engine, Euclid, Caterpillar and similar, over 25 yds. and up to 50 yds. struck) GROUP 17: Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating equipment with push-pull system (multiple engine, Euclid, Caterpillar and similar, over 50 cu. yds. struck); Tandem tractor operator (operating crawler type tractors in tandem - Quad 9 and similar type)
GROUP 18: Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating in tandem (scrapers, belly dumps and similar types in any combination, excluding compaction units - single engine, up to and including 25 yds. struck) GROUP 19: Rotex concrete belt operator (or similar types); Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating in tandem (scrapers, belly dumps and similar types in any combination, excluding compaction units - single engine, Caterpillar, Euclid, Athey Wagon and similar types with any and all attachments over 25 yds.and up to and including 50 cu. yds. struck); Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating in tandem (scrapers, belly dumps and similar types in any combination, excluding compaction units - multiple engine, up to and including 25 yds. struck) GROUP 20: Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating in tandem (scrapers, belly dumps and similar types in any combination, excluding compaction units - single engine, over 50 yds. struck); Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating in tandem (scrapers, belly dumps, and similar types in any combination, excluding compaction units - multiple engine, Euclid, Caterpillar and similar, over 25 yds. and up to 50 yds. struck) GROUP 21: Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating in tandem (scrapers, belly dumps and similar types in any combination, excluding compaction units - multiple engine, Euclid, Caterpillar and similar type, over 50 cu. yds. struck)

Agreement - W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020) Page 26 of 36 GROUP 22: Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating equipment with the tandem push-pull system (single engine, up to and including 25 yds. struck)
GROUP 23: Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating equipment with the tandem push-pull system (single engine, Caterpillar, Euclid, Athey Wagon and similar types with any and all attachments over 25 yds. and up to and including 50 yds. struck); Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating with the tandem push-pull system (multiple engine, up to and including 25 yds. struck)
GROUP 24: Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating equipment with the tandem push-pull system (single engine, over 50 yds. struck); Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating equipment with the tandem push-pull system (multiple engine, Euclid, Caterpillar and similar, over 25 yds. and up to 50 yds. struck) GROUP 25: Concrete pump operator-truck mounted; Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating equipment with the tandem push-pull system (multiple engine, Euclid, Caterpillar and similar type, over 50 cu. yds. struck); Spyder Excavator Operator, with all attachments

CRANES, PILEDRIVING AND HOISTING EQUIPMENT CLASSIFICATIONS GROUP 1: Engineer oiler; Fork lift operator (includes loed, lull or similar types) GROUP 2: Truck crane oiler
GROUP 3: A-frame or winch truck operator; Ross carrier operator (jobsite) GROUP 4: Bridge-type unloader and turntable operator; Helicopter hoist operator GROUP 5: Hydraulic boom truck; Stinger crane (Austin-Western or similar type); Tugger hoist operator (1 drum) GROUP 6: Bridge crane operator; Cretor crane operator; Hoist operator (Chicago boom and similar type); Lift mobile operator; Lift slab machine operator (Vagtborg and similar types); Material hoist and/or manlift operator; Polar gantry crane operator; Self Climbing scaffold (or similar type); Shovel, backhoe, dragline, clamshell operator (over 3/4 yd. and up to 5 cu. yds. mrc); Tugger hoist operator
GROUP 7: Pedestal crane operator; Shovel, backhoe, dragline, clamshell operator (over 5 cu. yds. mrc); Tower crane repair; Tugger hoist operator (3 drum)
GROUP 8: Crane operator (up to and including 25 ton capacity); Crawler transporter operator; Derrick barge operator (up to and including 25 ton capacity); Hoist operator, stiff legs, Guy derrick or similar type (up to and including 25 ton capacity); Shovel, backhoe, dragline, clamshell operator (over 7 cu. yds., M.R.C.) GROUP 9: Crane operator (over 25 tons and up to and including 50 tons mrc); Derrick barge operator (over 25 tons up to and including 50 tons mrc); Highline cableway operator; Hoist operator, stiff legs, Guy derrick or similar type (over 25 tons up to and including 50 tons mrc); K-crane operator; Polar crane operator; Self erecting tower crane operator maximum lifting capacity ten tons
GROUP 10: Crane operator (over 50 tons and up to and including 100 tons mrc); Derrick barge operator (over 50 tons up to and including 100 tons mrc); Hoist operator, stiff legs, Guy derrick or similar type (over 50 tons up to and including 100 tons mrc), Mobile tower crane operator (over 50 tons, up to and including 100 tons M.R.C.); GROUP 11: Crane operator (over 100 tons and up to and including 200 tons mrc); Derrick barge operator (over 100 tons up to and including 200 tons mrc); Hoist operator, stiff legs, Guy derrick or similar type (over 100 tons up to and including 200 tons mrc); Mobile tower crane operator (over 100 tons up to and including 200 tons mrc) ; Tower crane operator and tower gantry
GROUP 12: Crane operator (over 200 tons up to and including 300 tons mrc); Derrick barge operator (over 200 tons up to and including 300 tons mrc); Hoist operator, stiff legs, Guy derrick or similar type (over 200 tons, up to and including 300 tons mrc); Mobile tower crane operator (over 200 tons, up to and including 300 tons mrc) GROUP 13: Crane operator (over 300 tons); Derrick barge operator (over 300 tons); Helicopter pilot; Hoist operator, stiff legs, Guy derrick or similar type (over 300 tons); Mobile tower crane operator (over 300 tons)

TUNNEL CLASSIFICATIONS
GROUP 1: Skiploader (wheel type up to 3/4 yd. without attachment) GROUP 2: Power-driven jumbo form setter operator
GROUP 3: Dinkey locomotive or motorperson (up to and including 10 tons)

Agreement - W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020) Page 27 of 36 GROUP 4: Bit sharpener; Equipment greaser (grease truck); Slip form pump operator (power-driven hydraulic lifting device for concrete forms); Tugger hoist operator (1 drum); Tunnel locomotive operator (over 10 and up to and including 30 tons) GROUP 5: Backhoe operator (up to and including 3/4 yd.); Small Ford, Case or similar; Drill doctor; Grouting machine operator; Heading shield operator; Heavy-duty repairperson; Loader operator (Athey, Euclid, Sierra and similar types); Mucking machine operator (1/4 yd., rubber-tired, rail or track type); Pneumatic concrete placing machine operator (HackleyPresswell or similar type); Pneumatic heading shield (tunnel); Pumpcrete gun operator; Tractor compressor drill combination operator; Tugger hoist operator (2 drum); Tunnel locomotive operator (over 30 tons) GROUP 6: Heavy Duty Repairman
GROUP 7: Tunnel mole boring machine operator

ENGINEERS ZONES
$1.00 additional per hour for all of IMPERIAL County and the portions of KERN, RIVERSIDE & SAN BERNARDINO Counties as defined below:

That area within the following Boundary: Begin in San Bernardino County, approximately 3 miles NE of the intersection of I15 and the California State line at that point which is the NW corner of Section 1, T17N,m R14E, San Bernardino Meridian.

Continue W in a straight line to that point which is the SW corner of the northwest quarter of Section 6, T27S, R42E, Mt.

Diablo Meridian. Continue North to the intersection with the Inyo County Boundary at that point which is the NE corner of the western half of the northern quarter of Section 6, T25S, R42E, MDM. Continue W along the Inyo and San Bernardino County boundary until the intersection with Kern County, as that point which is the SE corner of Section 34, T24S, R40E, MDM.

Continue W along the Inyo and Kern County boundary until the intersection with Tulare County, at that point which is the SW corner of the SE quarter of Section 32, T24S, R37E, MDM. Continue W along the Kern and Tulare County boundary, until that point which is the NW corner of T25S, R32E, MDM. Continue S following R32E lines to the NW corner of T31S, R32E, MDM. Continue W to the NW corner of T31S, R31E, MDM. Continue S to the SW corner of T32S, R31E, MDM. Continue W to SW corner of SE quarter of Section 34, T32S, R30E, MDM. Continue S to SW corner of T11N, R17W, SBM. Continue E along south boundary of T11N, SBM to SW corner of T11N, R7W, SBM. Continue S to SW corner of T9N, R7W, SBM.

Continue E along south boundary of T9N, SBM to SW corner of T9N, R1E, SBM. Continue S along west boundary of R1E, SMB to Riverside County line at the SW corner of T1S, R1E, SBM. Continue E along south boundary of T1s, SBM (Riverside County Line) to SW corner of T1S, R10E, SBM. Continue S along west boundary of R10E, SBM to Imperial County line at the SW corner of T8S, R10E, SBM. Continue W along Imperial and Riverside county line to NW corner of T9S, R9E, SBM.

Continue S along the boundary between Imperial and San Diego Counties, along the west edge of R9E, SBM to the south boundary of Imperial County/California state line. Follow the California state line west to Arizona state line, then north to Nevada state line, then continuing NW back to start at the point which is the NW corner of Section 1, T17N, R14E, SBM $1.00 additional per hour for portions of SAN LUIS OBISPO, KERN, SANTA BARBARA & VENTURA as defined below:

That area within the following Boundary: Begin approximately 5 miles north of the community of Cholame, on the Monterey County and San Luis Obispo County boundary at the NW corner of T25S, R16E, Mt. Diablo Meridian. Continue south along the west side of R16E to the SW corner of T30S, R16E, MDM. Continue E to SW corner of T30S, R17E, MDM. Continue S to SW corner of T31S, R17E, MDM. Continue E to SW corner of T31S, R18E, MDM. Continue S along West side of R18E, MDM as it crosses into San Bernardino Meridian numbering area and becomes R30W. Follow the west side of R30W, SBM to the SW corner of T9N, R30W, SBM. Continue E along the south edge of T9N, SBM to the Santa Barbara County and Ventura County boundary at that point which is the SW corner of Section 34.T9N, R24W, SBM, continue S along the Ventura County line to that point which is the SW corner of the SE quarter of Section 32, T7N, R24W, SBM. Continue E along the south edge of T7N, SBM to the SE corner to T7N, R21W, SBM. Continue N along East side of R21W, SBM to Ventura County and Kern County boundary at the NE corner of T8N, R21W. Continue W along the Ventura County and Kern County boundary to the SE corner of T9N, R21W. Continue North along the East edge of R21W, SBM to the NE corner of T12N, R21W, SBM. Continue West along the north edge of T12N, SBM to the SE corner of T32S, R21E, MDM. [T12N SBM is a think strip between T11N SBM and T32S MDM]. Continue North along the East side of R21E, MDM to the Kings County and Kern County border at the NE corner of T25S, R21E, MDM, continue West along the Kings County and Kern County Boundary until the intersection of San Luis Obispo County. Continue west along the Kings County and San Luis Obispo County boundary until the intersection with Monterey County. Continue West along the Monterey County and San Luis Obispo County boundary to the beginning point at the NW corner of T25S, R16E, MDM.

$2.00 additional per hour for INYO and MONO Counties and the Northern portion of SAN BERNARDINO County as defined below:

That area within the following Boundary: Begin at the intersection of the northern boundary of Mono County and the California state line at the point which is the center of Section 17, T10N, R22E, Mt. Diablo Meridian. Continue S then SE along the entire western boundary of Mono County, until it reaches Inyo County at the point which is the NE corner of the Western half of the NW quarter of Section 2, T8S, R29E, MDM. Continue SSE along the entire western boundary of Inyo County, until the intersection with Kern County at the point which is the SW corner of the SE 1/4 of Section 32, T24S, R37E, MDM. Continue E along the Inyo and Kern County boundary until the intersection with San Bernardino County at that point which is the SE corner of section 34, T24S, R40E, MDM. Continue E along the Inyo and San Bernardino County boundary

Agreement - W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020) Page 28 of 36 until the point which is the NE corner of the Western half of the NW quarter of Section 6, T25S, R42E, MDM. Continue S to that point which is the SW corner of the NW quarter of Section 6, T27S, R42E, MDM. Continue E in a straight line to the California and Nevada state border at the point which is the NW corner of Section 1, T17N, R14E, San Bernardino Meridian.

Then continue NW along the state line to the starting point, which is the center of Section 18, T10N, R22E, MDM.

REMAINING AREA NOT DEFINED ABOVE RECIEVES BASE RATE
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IRONWORKER.......................$ 41.00 34.20
PREMIUM PAY:
$9.00 additional per hour at the following locations:

China Lake Naval Test Station, Edwards AFB
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IRONWORKER.......................$ 47.45 34.90
PREMIUM PAY:
$9.00 additional per hour at the following locations:

China Lake Naval Test Station, Edwards AFB
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LABORER (TUNNEL)
GROUP 1.....................$ 45.68 23.30
GROUP 2.....................$ 46.00 23.30
GROUP 3.....................$ 46.46 23.30
GROUP 4.....................$ 47.15 23.30

LABORER
GROUP 1.....................$ 36.39 21.04
GROUP 2.....................$ 36.94 21.04
GROUP 3.....................$ 37.49 21.04
GROUP 4.....................$ 39.04 21.04
GROUP 5.....................$ 39.39 21.04

LABORER CLASSIFICATIONS
GROUP 1: Cleaning and handling of panel forms; Concrete screeding for rough strike-off; Concrete, water curing; Demolition laborer, the cleaning of brick if performed by a worker performing any other phase of demolition work, and the cleaning of lumber; Fire watcher, limber, brush loader, piler and debris handler; Flag person; Gas, oil and/or water pipeline laborer; Laborer, asphalt-rubber material loader; Laborer, general or construction; Laborer, general clean-up; Laborer, landscaping; Laborer, jetting; Laborer, temporary water and air lines; Material hose operator (walls, slabs, floors and decks); Plugging, filling of shee
bolt holes; Dry packing of concrete; Railroad maintenance, repair track person and road beds; Streetcar and railroad construction track laborers; Rigging and signaling; Scaler; Slip form raiser; Tar and mortar; Tool crib or tool house laborer; Traffic control by any method; Window cleaner; Wire mesh pulling - all concrete pouring operations GROUP 2: Asphalt shoveler; Cement dumper (on 1 yd. or larger mixer and handling bulk cement); Cesspool digger and installer; Chucktender; Chute handler, pouring concrete, the handling of the chute from readymix trucks, such as walls, slabs, decks, floors, foundation, footings, curbs, gutters and sidewalks; Concrete curer, impervious membrane and form oiler; Cutting torch operator (demolition); Fine grader, highways and street paving, airport, runways and similar type heavy construction; Gas, oil and/or water pipeline wrapper - pot tender and form person; Guinea chaser; Headerboard person - asphalt; Laborer, packing rod steel and pans; Membrane vapor barrier installer; Power broom sweeper (small); Riprap stonepaver, placing stone or wet sacked concrete; Roto scraper and tiller; Sandblaster (pot tender); Septic tank digger and

Agreement - W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020) Page 29 of 36 installer(lead); Tank scaler and cleaner; Tree climber, faller, chain saw operator, Pittsburgh chipper and similar type brush shredder; Underground laborer, including caisson bellower GROUP 3: Buggymobile person; Concrete cutting torch; Concrete pile cutter; Driller, jackhammer, 2-1/2 ft. drill steel or longer; Dri-pak-it machine; Gas, oil and/or water pipeline wrapper, 6-in. pipe and over, by any method, inside and out; High scaler (including drilling of same); Hydro seeder and similar type; Impact wrench multi-plate; Kettle person, pot person and workers applying asphalt, lay-kold, creosote, lime caustic and similar type materials (""applying"" means applying, dipping, brushing or handling of such materials for pipe wrapping and waterproofing); Operator of pneumatic, gas, electric tools, vibrating machine, pavement breaker, air blasting, come-alongs, and similar mechanical tools not separately classified herein; Pipelayer's backup person, coating, grouting, making of joints, sealing, caulking, diapering and including rubber gasket joints, pointing and any and all other services; Rock slinger; Rotary scarifier or multiple head concrete chipping scarifier; Steel headerboard and guideline setter; Tamper, Barko, Wacker and similar type; Trenching machine, hand-propelled GROUP 4: Asphalt raker, lute person, ironer, asphalt dump person, and asphalt spreader boxes (all types); Concrete core cutter (walls, floors or ceilings), grinder or sander; Concrete saw person, cutting walls or flat work, scoring old or new concrete; Cribber, shorer, lagging, sheeting and trench bracing, hand-guided lagging hammer; Head rock slinger; Laborer, asphalt- rubber distributor boot person; Laser beam in connection with laborers' work; Oversize concrete vibrator operator, 70 lbs. and over; Pipelayer performing all services in the laying and installation of pipe from the point of receiving pipe in the ditch until completion of operation, including any and all forms of tubular material, whether pipe, metallic or non-metallic, conduit and any other stationary type of tubular device used for the conveying of any substance or element, whether water, sewage, solid gas, air, or other product whatsoever and without regard to the nature of material from which the tubular material is fabricated; No-joint pipe and stripping of same; Prefabricated manhole installer; Sandblaster (nozzle person), water blasting, Porta Shot-Blast
GROUP 5: Blaster powder, all work of loading holes, placing and blasting of all powder and explosives of whatever type, regardless of method used for such loading and placing; Driller: All power drills, excluding jackhammer, whether core, diamond, wagon, track, multiple unit, and any and all other types of mechanical drills without regard to the form of motive power; Toxic waste removal

TUNNEL LABORER CLASSIFICATIONS
GROUP 1: Batch plant laborer; Changehouse person; Dump person; Dump person (outside); Swamper (brake person and switch person on tunnel work); Tunnel materials handling person; Nipper; Pot tender, using mastic or other materials (for example, but not by way of limitation, shotcrete, etc.) GROUP 2: Chucktender, cabletender; Loading and unloading agitator cars; Vibrator person, jack hammer, pneumatic tools (except driller); Bull gang mucker, track person; Concrete crew, including rodder and spreader GROUP 3: Blaster, driller, powder person; Chemical grout jet person; Cherry picker person; Grout gun person; Grout mixer person; Grout pump person; Jackleg miner; Jumbo person; Kemper and other pneumatic concrete placer operator; Miner, tunnel (hand or machine); Nozzle person; Operating of troweling and/or grouting machines; Powder person (primer house); Primer person; Sandblaster; Shotcrete person; Steel form raiser and setter; Timber person, retimber person, wood or steel; Tunnel Concrete finisher
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Asbestos Removal Laborer.........$ 43.88 25.13
SCOPE OF WORK: Includes site mobilization, initial site cleanup, site preparation, removal of asbestos-containing material and toxic waste, encapsulation, enclosure and disposal of asbestos- containing materials and toxic waste by hand or with equipment or machinery; scaffolding, fabrication of temporary wooden barriers and assembly of decontamination stations. ---------------------------------------------------------------- LABO0345-001 07/01/2022
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LABORER (GUNITE)
GROUP 1.....................$ 48.50 21.37
GROUP 2.....................$ 47.55 21.37
GROUP 3.....................$ 44.01 21.37
FOOTNOTE: GUNITE PREMIUM PAY: Workers working from a Bosn'n's Chair or suspended from a rope or cable shall receive 40 cents per hour above the foregoing applicable classification rates. Workers doing gunite and/or shotcrete work in a tunnel shall receive 35 cents per hour above the foregoing applicable classification rates, paid on a portal-to-portal basis.

Any work performed on, in or above any smoke stack, silo, storage elevator or similar type of structure, when such structure is in excess of 75'-0"" above base level and which work must be performed in whole or in part more than 75'-0"" above base level, that work performed above the 75'-0"" level shall be compensated for at 35 cents per hour above the applicable classification wage rate.

GUNITE LABORER CLASSIFICATIONS
GROUP 1: Rodmen, Nozzlemen
GROUP 2: Gunmen
GROUP 3: Reboundmen
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LABORER (TUNNEL)
GROUP 1.....................$ 45.68 23.30
GROUP 2.....................$ 46.00 23.30
GROUP 3.....................$ 46.46 23.30
GROUP 4.....................$ 47.15 23.30

LABORER
GROUP 1.....................$ 36.39 21.04
GROUP 2.....................$ 36.94 21.04
GROUP 3.....................$ 37.49 21.04
GROUP 4.....................$ 39.04 21.04
GROUP 5.....................$ 39.39 21.04

LABORER CLASSIFICATIONS
GROUP 1: Cleaning and handling of panel forms; Concrete screeding for rough strike-off; Concrete, water curing; Demolition laborer, the cleaning of brick if performed by a worker performing any other phase of demolition work, and the cleaning of lumber; Fire watcher, limber, brush loader, piler and debris handler; Flag person; Gas, oil and/or water pipeline laborer; Laborer, asphalt-rubber material loader; Laborer, general or construction; Laborer, general clean-up; Laborer, landscaping; Laborer, jetting; Laborer, temporary water and air lines; Material hose operator (walls, slabs, floors and decks); Plugging, filling of shee bolt holes; Dry packing of concrete; Railroad maintenance, repair track person and road beds; Streetcar and railroad construction track laborers; Rigging and signaling; Scaler; Slip form raiser; Tar and mortar; Tool crib or tool house laborer; Traffic control by any method; Window cleaner; Wire mesh pulling - all concrete pouring operations GROUP 2: Asphalt shoveler; Cement dumper (on 1 yd. or larger mixer and handling bulk cement); Cesspool digger and installer; Chucktender; Chute handler, pouring concrete, the handling of the chute from readymix trucks, such as walls, slabs, decks, floors, foundation, footings, curbs, gutters and sidewalks; Concrete curer, impervious membrane and form oiler; Cutting torch operator (demolition); Fine grader, highways and street paving, airport, runways and similar type heavy construction; Gas, oil and/or water pipeline wrapper - pot tender and form person; Guinea chaser; Headerboard person - asphalt; Laborer, packing rod steel and pans; Membrane vapor barrier installer; Power broom sweeper (small); Riprap stonepaver, placing stone or wet sacked concrete; Roto scraper and tiller; Sandblaster (pot tender); Septic tank digger and installer(lead); Tank scaler and cleaner; Tree climber, faller, chain saw operator, Pittsburgh chipper and similar type brush shredder; Underground laborer, including caisson bellower GROUP 3: Buggymobile person; Concrete cutting torch; Concrete pile cutter; Driller, jackhammer, 2-1/2 ft. drill steel or longer; Dri-pak-it machine; Gas, oil and/or water pipeline wrapper, 6-in. pipe and over, by any method, inside and out; High scaler (including drilling of same); Hydro seeder and similar type; Impact wrench multi-plate; Kettle person, pot person and workers applying asphalt, lay-kold, creosote, lime caustic and similar type materials (""applying"" means applying, dipping, brushing or handling of such materials for pipe wrapping and waterproofing); Operator of pneumatic, gas, electric tools, vibrating machine, pavement breaker, air blasting, come-alongs, and similar mechanical tools not separately classified herein; Pipelayer's backup person, coating, grouting, making of joints, sealing, caulking, diapering and including rubber gasket joints,

Agreement - W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020) Page 31 of 36 pointing and any and all other services; Rock slinger; Rotary scarifier or multiple head concrete chipping scarifier; Steel headerboard and guideline setter;
Tamper, Barko, Wacker and similar type; Trenching machine, hand-propelled GROUP 4: Asphalt raker, lute person, ironer, asphalt dump person, and asphalt spreader boxes (all types); Concrete core cutter (walls, floors or ceilings), grinder or sander; Concrete saw person, cutting walls or flat work, scoring old or new concrete; Cribber, shorer, lagging, sheeting and trench bracing, hand-guided lagging hammer; Head rock slinger; Laborer, asphalt- rubber distributor boot person; Laser beam in connection with laborers' work; Oversize concrete vibrator operator, 70 lbs. and over; Pipelayer performing all services in the laying and installation of pipe from the point of receiving pipe in the ditch until completion of operation, including any and all forms of tubular material, whether pipe, metallic or non-metallic, conduit and any other stationary type of tubular device used for the conveying of any substance or element, whether water, sewage, solid gas, air, or other product whatsoever and without regard to the nature of material from which the tubular material is fabricated; No-joint pipe and stripping of same; Prefabricated manhole installer; Sandblaster (nozzle person), water blasting, Porta Shot-Blast
GROUP 5: Blaster powder, all work of loading holes, placing and blasting of all powder and explosives of whatever type, regardless of method used for such loading and placing; Driller: All power drills, excluding jackhammer, whether core, diamond, wagon, track, multiple unit, and any and all other types of mechanical drills without regard to the form of motive power; Toxic waste removal

TUNNEL LABORER CLASSIFICATIONS
GROUP 1: Batch plant laborer; Changehouse person; Dump person; Dump person (outside); Swamper (brake person and switch person on tunnel work); Tunnel materials handling person; Nipper; Pot tender, using mastic or other materials (for example, but not by way of limitation, shotcrete, etc.) GROUP 2: Chucktender, cabletender; Loading and unloading agitator cars; Vibrator person, jack hammer, pneumatic tools (except driller); Bull gang mucker, track person; Concrete crew, including rodder and spreader; GROUP 3: Blaster, driller, powder person; Chemical grout jet person; Cherry picker person; Grout gun person; Grout mixer person; Grout pump person; Jackleg miner; Jumbo person; Kemper and other pneumatic concrete placer operator; Miner, tunnel (hand or machine); Nozzle person; Operating of troweling and/or grouting machines; Powder person (primer house); Primer person; Sandblaster; Shotcrete person; Steel form raiser and setter; Timber person, retimber person, wood or steel; Tunnel Concrete finisher
GROUP 4: Diamond driller; Sandblaster; Shaft and raise work ---------------------------------------------------------------- LABO0783-004 07/01/2022

INYO AND MONO COUNTIES
Rates Fringes
Brick Tender.....................$ 37.32 21.45
---------------------------------------------------------------- LABO1184-001 07/01/2022
Rates Fringes
Laborers: (HORIZONTAL

DIRECTIONAL DRILLING)
(1) Drilling Crew Laborer...$ 40.69 18.25
(2) Vehicle Operator/Hauler.$ 40.86 18.25
(3) Horizontal Directional
Drill Operator..............$ 42.71 18.25
(4) Electronic Tracking
Locator.....................$ 44.71 18.25
Laborers: (STRIPING/SLURRY
SEAL)
GROUP 1.....................$ 41.90 21.32
GROUP 2.....................$ 43.20 21.32
GROUP 3.....................$ 45.21 21.32
GROUP 4.....................$ 46.95 21.32

LABORERS - STRIPING CLASSIFICATIONS

Agreement - W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020) Page 32 of 36 GROUP 1: Protective coating, pavement sealing, including repair and filling of cracks by any method on any surface in parking lots, game courts and playgrounds; carstops; operation of all related machinery and equipment; equipment repair technician
GROUP 2: Traffic surface abrasive blaster; pot tender - removal of all traffic lines and markings by any method (sandblasting, waterblasting, grinding, etc.) and preparation of surface for coatings. Traffic control person: controlling and directing traffic through both conventional and moving lane closures; operation of all related machinery and equipment GROUP 3: Traffic delineating device applicator: Layout and application of pavement markers, delineating signs, rumble and traffic bars, adhesives, guide markers, other traffic delineating devices including traffic control. This category includes all traffic related surface preparation (sandblasting, waterblasting, grinding) as part of the application process. Traffic protective delineating system installer: removes, relocates, installs, permanently affixed roadside and parking delineation barricades, fencing, cable anchor, guard rail, reference signs, monument markers; operation of all related machinery and equipment; power broom sweeper
GROUP 4: Striper: layout and application of traffic stripes and markings; hot thermo plastic; tape traffic stripes and markings, including traffic control; operation of all related machinery and equipment ---------------------------------------------------------------- PAIN0036-009 09/01/2023
Rates Fringes
DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER...........$ 43.75 25.07
---------------------------------------------------------------- PAIN0036-021 07/01/2023
Rates Fringes
Painters: (Including Lead
Abatement)
(1) Journeyman Painter......$ 34.08 18.50
(2) Repaint.................$ 26.40 17.02
(4) All other work..........$ 34.08 18.50
(5) Industrial..............$ 41.42 19.04
REPAINT of any previously painted structure. Exceptions: work involving the aerospace industry, breweries, commercial recreational facilities, hotels which operate commercial establishments as part of hotel service, and sports facilities.

HIGH IRON & STEEL:

Aerial towers, towers, radio towers, smoke stacks, flag poles (any flag poles that can be finished from the ground with a ladder excluded), elevated water towers, steeples and domes in their entirety and any other extremely high and hazardous work, cooning steel, bos'n chair, or other similar devices, painting in other high hazardous work shall be classified as high iron & steel
---------------------------------------------------------------- PAIN0169-002 01/01/2023
Rates Fringes
GLAZIER..........................$ 44.33 28.88
---------------------------------------------------------------- PAIN1247-001 01/01/2024
Rates Fringes
SOFT FLOOR LAYER.................$ 43.20 18.03
---------------------------------------------------------------- PLAS0200-007 08/03/2022
Rates Fringes
PLASTERER........................$ 47.37 19.64
U.S. MARINE CORPS-PICKLE MEADOW & MOUNTAIN WARFARE TRAINING CENTER: $3.00 additional per hour. ---------------------------------------------------------------- PLAS0500-002 07/01/2023
Rates Fringes

Agreement - W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020) Page 33 of 36 CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 44.00 27.11
---------------------------------------------------------------- PLUM0345-001 09/01/2023
Rates Fringes

PLUMBER
Landscape/Irrigation Fitter.$ 40.20 25.90
Sewer & Storm Drain Work....$ 44.29 23.28
---------------------------------------------------------------- PLUM0460-002 09/01/2023
Rates Fringes
PLUMBER (Plumber, Pipefitter,
Steamfitter, Refrigeration)......$ 57.18 26.51
China Lake, Marine Warfare
Training Center.............$ 67.68 25.51
Edwards Air Force Base......$ 64.18 26.51
FOOTNOTE: Work from a swinging scaffold, swinging basket, spider or from a bosun chair: 10% above the regular rate of pay for that day.
---------------------------------------------------------------- ROOF0027-001 01/01/2024
Rates Fringes
ROOFER...........................$ 42.51 16.11
FOOTNOTE: Work with pitch, pitch base of pitch impregnated products or any material containing coal tar pitch, on any building old or new, where both asphalt and pitchers are used in the application of a built-up roof or tear off: $2.00 per hour additional.
---------------------------------------------------------------- SFCA0669-007 01/01/2024
Rates Fringes
SPRINKLER FITTER.................$ 45.31 27.91
---------------------------------------------------------------- SHEE0105-003 07/01/2024
LOS ANGELES (South of a straight line drawn between Gorman and Big Pines)and Catalina Island, INYO, KERN (Northeast part, East of Hwy 395), MONO ORANGE, RIVERSIDE, AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES Rates Fringes

SHEET METAL WORKER
(1) Commercial - New
Construction and Remodel
work........................$ 59.40 30.34
(2) Industrial work
including air pollution
control systems, noise
abatement, hand rails,
guard rails, excluding
aritechtural sheet metal
work, excluding A-C,
heating, ventilating
systems for human comfort...$ 56.95 30.04
---------------------------------------------------------------- SHEE0105-004 07/01/2023
KERN (Excluding portion East of Hwy 395) & LOS ANGELES (North of a straight line drawn between Gorman and Big Pines including Cities of Lancaster and Palmdale) COUNTIES

Rates Fringes
SHEET METAL WORKER...............$ 45.98 29.24
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Agreement - W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020) Page 34 of 36 TEAM0011-002 07/01/2023
Rates Fringes

TRUCK DRIVER
GROUP 1....................$ 38.19 33.69
GROUP 2....................$ 38.34 33.69
GROUP 3....................$ 38.47 33.69
GROUP 4....................$ 38.66 33.69
GROUP 5....................$ 38.69 33.69
GROUP 6....................$ 38.72 33.69
GROUP 7....................$ 38.97 33.69
GROUP 8....................$ 39.22 33.69
GROUP 9....................$ 39.42 33.69
GROUP 10....................$ 39.72 33.69
GROUP 11....................$ 40.22 33.69
GROUP 12....................$ 40.65 33.69
WORK ON ALL MILITARY BASES:

PREMIUM PAY: $3.00 per hour additional.
[29 palms Marine Base, Camp Roberts, China Lake, Edwards AFB, El Centro Naval Facility, Fort Irwin, Marine Corps Logistics Base at Nebo & Yermo, Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Point Arguello, Point Conception, Vandenberg AFB]

TRUCK DRIVERS CLASSIFICATIONS
GROUP 1: Truck driver
GROUP 2: Driver of vehicle or combination of vehicles - 2 axles; Traffic control pilot car excluding moving heavy equipment permit load; Truck mounted broom
GROUP 3: Driver of vehicle or combination of vehicles - 3 axles; Boot person; Cement mason distribution truck; Fuel truck driver; Water truck - 2 axle; Dump truck, less than 16 yds. water level; Erosion control driver GROUP 4: Driver of transit mix truck, under 3 yds.; Dumpcrete truck, less than 6-1/2 yds. water level GROUP 5: Water truck, 3 or more axles; Truck greaser and tire person ($0.50 additional for tire person); Pipeline and utility working truck driver, including winch truck and plastic fusion, limited to pipeline and utility work; Slurry truck driver GROUP 6: Transit mix truck, 3 yds. or more; Dumpcrete truck, 6-1/2 yds. water level and over; Vehicle or combination of vehicles - 4 or more axles; Oil spreader truck; Dump truck, 16 yds. to 25 yds. water level GROUP 7: A Frame, Swedish crane or similar; Forklift driver; Ross carrier driver GROUP 8: Dump truck, 25 yds. to 49 yds. water level; Truck repair person; Water pull - single engine; Welder GROUP 9: Truck repair person/welder; Low bed driver, 9 axles or over GROUP 10: Dump truck - 50 yds. or more water level; Water pull - single engine with attachment GROUP 11: Water pull - twin engine; Water pull - twin engine with attachments; Winch truck driver - $1.25 additional when operating winch or similar special attachments
GROUP 12: Boom Truck 17K and above
---------------------------------------------------------------- WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental. ================================================================ Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts.

Agreement - W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020) Page 35 of 36 Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (iii)). ---------------------------------------------------------------- The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order of ""identifiers"" that indicate whether the particular rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate for local), a survey rate (weighted average rate) or a union average rate (weighted union average rate).

Union Rate Identifiers
A four letter classification abbreviation identifier enclosed in dotted lines beginning with characters other than ""SU"" or ""UAVG"" denotes that the union classification and rate were prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:

PLUM0198-005 07/01/2014. PLUM is an abbreviation identifier of the union which prevailed in the survey for this classification, which in this example would be Plumbers. 0198 indicates the local union number or district council number where applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number, 005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing the wage determination. 07/01/2014 is the effective date of the most current negotiated rate, which in this example is July 1, 2014.

Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all rate changes in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) governing this classification and rate.

Survey Rate Identifiers
Classifications listed under the ""SU"" identifier indicate that no one rate prevailed for this classification in the survey and the published rate is derived by computing a weighted average rate based on all the rates reported in the survey for that classification. As this weighted average rate includes all rates reported in the survey, it may include both union and nonunion rates. Example: SULA2012-007 5/13/2014. SU indicates the rates are survey rates based on a weighted average calculation of rates and are not majority rates. LA indicates the State of Louisiana. 2012 is the year of survey on which these classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 5/13/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

Survey wage rates are not updated and remain in effect until a new survey is conducted.

Union Average Rate Identifiers
Classification(s) listed under the UAVG identifier indicate that no single majority rate prevailed for those classifications; however, 100% of the data reported for the classifications was union data. EXAMPLE: UAVG-OH-0010 08/29/2014. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted union average rate. OH indicates the state. The next number, 0010 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 08/29/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

A UAVG rate will be updated once a year, usually in January of each year, to reflect a weighted average of the current negotiated/CBA rate of the union locals from which the rate is based.

State Adopted Rate Identifiers
Classifications listed under the ""SA"" identifier indicate that the prevailing wage rate set by a state (or local) government was adopted under 29 C.F.R �1.3(g)-(h). Example: SAME2023-007 01/03/2024. SA reflects that the rates are state adopted.

ME refers to the State of Maine. 2023 is the year during which the state completed the survey on which the listed classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 01/03/2024 reflects the date on which the classifications and rates under the ?SA? identifier took effect under state law in the state from which the rates were adopted. ----------------------------------------------------------------

WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS

1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be:
* an existing published wage determination
* a survey underlying a wage determination
* a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on a wage determination matter * a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour National Office because National Office has responsibility for the Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.) and 3.) should be followed.

Agreement - W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020) Page 36 of 36 With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:

Branch of Construction Wage Determinations
Wage and Hour Division
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:

Wage and Hour Administrator
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210
The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and by any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.

3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:

Administrative Review Board
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final. ================================================================ END OF GENERAL DECISION"

PERFORMANCE BOND
WHEREAS, the CITY OF MCFARLAND, (“City”), has awarded to Westrock General Engineering, as Contractor (“Principal”), a Contract for the work entitled and described as follows: W.

Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020); WHEREAS, the Contractor is required under the terms of said Contract to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of the Contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, we the undersigned Contractor and Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City in the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Five dollars and Zero cents ($235,235.00) this amount being not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total Contract price, lawful money of the United States of America, for payment of which sum well and truly be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. In case suit is brought upon this bond, the Surety will pay a reasonable attorney’s fee to the City in an amount to be fixed by the court.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT, if the hereby bound Contractor, or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, shall in all things stand and abide by, well and truly keep and perform all undertakings, terms, covenants, conditions, and agreements in the said Contract and any alteration thereof, made as therein provided, all within the time and in the manner designated and in all respects according to their true intent and meaning, then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect.

FURTHER, the said Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration, or modification of the Contract Documents or of the work to be performed thereunder shall in any way affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of such change, extension of time, alteration, or modification of the Contract Documents or of the work to be performed thereunder.

Executed on , 2024 PRINCIPAL
By:
(Seal Of Corporation) Name:

Title:
(Attach Acknowledgment of Authorized Representative of Principal)

Any claims under this bond may be addressed to:

Name and address of Surety:

Name and address of Surety's agent for service of process in California, if different from above:

Telephone number of Surety’s Agent in California:

(Attach Acknowledgment)
SURETY
By:
(Attorney-in-Fact)
APPROVED:

(Attorney for CITY)
NOTICE:

No substitution or revision to this bond form will be accepted. Sureties must be authorized to do business in and have an agent for service of process in California. Certified copy of Power of Attorney must be attached.

PAYMENT BOND
(Labor and Material Bond)
WHEREAS, the CITY OF MCFARLAND, (“City”), has awarded to Westrock General Engineering, as Contractor (“Principal”), a Contract for the work entitled and described as follows: W.

Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020); WHEREAS, said Contractor is required to furnish a bond in conjunction with said Contract, to secure the payment of claims of laborers, mechanics, material men, and other persons as provided by law; NOW, THEREFORE, we the undersigned Contractor and Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City in the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Five dollars and Zero cents ($235,235.00) this amount being not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total Contract price, lawful money of the United States of America, for payment of which sum well and truly be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. In case suit is brought upon this bond, the Surety will pay a reasonable attorney’s fee to the City in an amount to be fixed by the court.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT, if said Contractor, its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, assigns, or subcontractor fails to pay: (1) for any work, materials, services, provisions, provender, or other supplies, or for the use of implements of machinery, used in, upon, for, or about the performance of the work to be done, or for any work or labor thereon of any kind; (2) for work performed by any of the persons named in Civil Code Section 9100; (3) for any amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to work or labor performed under the contract; and/or (4) for any amounts required to be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Employment Development Department from the wages of employees of the Contractor and/or its subcontractors pursuant to Section 13020 of the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to such work and labor, then the Surety herein will pay for the same in an amount not exceeding the sum specified in this bond, otherwise the above obligation shall be void.

This bond shall inure to the benefit of any of the persons named in Civil Code Section 9100 so as to give a right of action to such persons or their assigns in any suit brought upon the bond. Moreover, if the City or any entity or person entitled to file stop payment notices is required to engage the services of an attorney in connection with the enforcement of this bond, each shall be liable for the reasonable attorney's fees incurred, with or without suit, in addition to the above sum.

Said Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration, or modification of the Contract Documents or of the work to be performed thereunder shall in any way affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of such change, extension of time, alteration, or modification of the Contract Documents or of the work to be performed thereunder. ///
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Executed on , 2024 PRINCIPAL
By:
(Seal Of Corporation) Name:

Title:
(Attach Acknowledgment of Authorized Representative of Principal) Any claims under this bond may be addressed to:

Name and address of Surety:

Name and address of Surety's agent for service of process in California, if different from above:

Telephone number of Surety’s Agent in California:

(Attach Acknowledgment)
SURETY
By:
(Attorney-in-Fact)
APPROVED:

(Attorney for CITY)
NOTICE:

No substitution or revision to this bond form will be accepted. Sureties must be authorized to do business in and have an agent for service of process in California. Certified copy of Power of Attorney must be attached.

WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
Description of Contract: City of McFarland
Project: W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. Intersection Safety Improvements – STPL 5343 (020)
Type of Insurance: Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the following policy has been issued by the below-stated company in conformance with the requirements of Article 5 of the Contract and is in force at this time, and is in a form approved by the Insurance Commissioner.

The Company will give at least 30 days' written notice to the City and Engineer/Architect prior to any cancellation of said policy.

POLICY NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE LIMITS OF LIABILITY
Workers' Compensation: Statutory Limits Under
the Laws of the State of California
Employers' Liability:
$ Each Accident
$ Disease - Policy Limit
$ Disease - Each Employee
Named Insured (Contractor) Insurance Company
Street Number Street Number
City and State City and State
By:
(Company Representative)
(SEE NOTICE ON NEXT PAGE)

Insurance Company Agent for Service
of Process in California:

Name
Agency
Street Number
City and State
Telephone Number
This certificate is issued as a matter of information only and confers no rights upon the certificate holder. This certificate does not amend, extend, or alter the coverage afforded by the policy listed herein.

This is to certify that the policy has been issued to the named insured for the policy period indicated, notwithstanding any requirement, term, or condition of any contract or other document with respect to which this certificate may be issued or may pertain, the insurance afforded by the policy described herein is subject to all the terms, exclusions, and conditions of such policy.

NOTICE:

No substitution or revision to the above certificate form will be accepted. If the insurance called for is provided by more than one insurance company, a separate certificate in the exact above form shall be provided for each insurance company.

BHT ENGINEERING, INC.

Civil Engineering & Construction Management
218 S. “H” Street, Ste. 201
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 558-4641
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Memorandum
Transmitted by email on 09/25/24.
[email protected]
[email protected]
TO: Yerlys Hernandez
City of McFarland, Public Works Director
401 W. Kern Ave.

McFarland, CA 93250
FROM: Juan M. Pantoja
Project Manager / Engineer
DATE: September 25, 2024
SUBJECT: Low Bid Analysis for the W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. – Intersection Safety Improvements - STPL – 5343-(020)
A. The City of McFarland received a total of Four (4) bids for the subject project. Bids were opened on September 18, 2024, at 2:15 pm, by the City Clerk, Erika De La Cruz. Bids ranged from a low of $235,235.00 to a high of $315,735.00; with an average bid of $282,837.93. The 4 received bids are:

Bidder Bid Amount
Westrock General Engineering $235,235.00
Burtch Construction $275,568.71
Bowman Asphalt $304,813.00
Griffith Company $315,735.00
Westrock General Engineering submitted the low Bid of $235,235.00, which was about 24% lower than the engineer's estimate of $310,267.60. The highest bid of $315,735.00 was about 1.76% higher than the engineer’s estimate.

B. BHT Engineering, Inc. proceeded to review lowest bidder Westrock General Engineering and verified the bidder's proposal as follows:

1. The low bidder submitted the proposal on the required forms and provided all requested information.

2. The low bidder computed the total amount bid and extended amounts correctly.

3. BHT Staff verified with the State Contractor’s License Board (http://www.cslb.ca.gov/) and the California Department of Industrial Relations (https://services.dir.ca.gov/gsp that the low bidder and all subcontractors hold current and active State Contractor’s Licenses and are registered with the DIR, as follows:

Contractor Name License No. &
Class
License Expiration
Date DIR Regis. No.

Westrock LLC dba Westrock General
Engineering 1096953, A 09/30/2026 1000581411
Cindy Trump, Inc. 754500, A 09/30/2026 1000008423
J.L. Plank Inc. dba Cen-Cal Construction 962895, A, C13 06/30/2026 1000001026 Harker Inc. 615222, C32 04/30/2025 1000004812

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4. BHT Engineering, Inc. verified that the low bidder’s Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage is current.

5. A proposal guarantee accompanied the proposal in the form of a Bid Bond totaling ten percent (10%) of the bid. The low bidder signed and properly notarized the Bid Bond. The surety agent is Developers Surety and Indemnity Company.

6. BHT Staff verified through the State Department of Insurance website (https://interactive.web.insurance.ca.gov/companyprofile/companyprofile) that the Bonding Company, Developers Surety and Indemnity Company, is an admitted surety in the State of California.

7. BHT Engineering, Inc. verified that neither the low bidder nor any of its key personnel appear on the Federal or State debarment lists (https://www.sam.gov/SAM/; https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/debar.html)

8. Westrock General Engineering submitted a completed "Exhibit 15-G Construction Contract DBE Commitment" form indicating a 20.5% percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation level for this project. BHT Engineering, Inc. verified that the subcontractors listed as DBE firms are currently certified DBE. The following listed DBE prime contractor is registered with the California Unified Certification Program, https://dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights.  Cindy Trump, Inc. (Firm DBE ID: 40089).
 Super Seal & Stripe (Firm DBE ID: 2003).
 Premier Valley Transport (Firm DBE ID: 46372).

9. The City's DBE goal (contract goal) for this project is 20%. Contractors need to achieve the DBE goal or demonstrate good faith efforts (GFE) toward achieving the goal in order to be eligible for contract award. Westrock General Engineering has achieved the DBE goal for this project.

10. The low bidder has successfully completed several recent projects in Southern California.

C. Recommendation of Award:

Westrock General Engineering is the lowest responsive bidder based on the stated basis of award. If a construction contract is awarded, it is recommended that the contract be awarded to Westrock General Engineering.

Attachments: Bid Summary
Bid Opening Checklist
Contractor’s License verification
Contractor and Subcontractor’s (DIR) Registration number Bonding Company Information
System for Award Management (SAM) report
DLSE Debarments list

City of McFarland
City Council Meeting

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 15.

Section: ADMINISTRATIVE
AGENDA
Meeting Date: October 9, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Serrena McCuan, Human Resources Director
Diego Viramontes, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Resolution NO. 2024-114 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE UPDATED JOB

DESCRIPTION FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR

III/SUPERVISOR
SUMMARY:

The purpose of this staff report is to present to the City Council with an updated job description for the position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III/Supervisor. The update aligns with the regulatory requirements of the California State Water Resources Control Board and reflects the specific operational needs of the City's wastewater treatment plant.

The City of McFarland previously utilized a job description with language focusing on water distribution systems. With the growing need to maintain a high-functioning and compliant wastewater treatment plant, it was necessary to update the job description to accurately represent the requirements, responsibilities, and qualifications for operating and managing the City's wastewater facilities. The revised job description also complies with state certification requirements, providing a clear pathway for professional growth and regulatory adherence.

Key changes and additions in the updated job description include:

1. Position Summary:
o The revised language now focuses on the supervision, planning, operation, and maintenance of the City's wastewater treatment plant, including protecting public health and the environment through proper wastewater treatment processes.

2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
o Detailed duties now pertain specifically to wastewater treatment operations, including overseeing plant equipment such as pumps, motors, filters, and monitoring wastewater quality.
o Emphasizes training and supervision of wastewater personnel, as well as preparing reports in compliance with state and federal mandates.

3. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
o The description outlines the necessary skills and abilities for managing wastewater systems, including knowledge of plant operations, maintenance, safety protocols, and proper handling of hazardous materials used in the wastewater treatment process.
o The ability to operate plant equipment, perform physical duties, and adhere to

safety standards has been clearly defined.

4. Licenses and Certification Requirements:
o To ensure compliance with California Water Resources Control Board regulations, the updated job description specifies the need for a Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate. It clarifies that candidates are expected to achieve this certification within 3 to 4 years, as mandated by the state, through a combination of on-the-job experience, coursework, and passing certification exams.

5. Education and Experience Requirements:
o The education requirement specifies completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by coursework in wastewater treatment, chemistry, or biology. o Experience requirements are set at three years of increasingly responsible experience in wastewater operations or equivalent experience at the WWTP Operator II level.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no immediate fiscal impact anticipated from updating this job description. The changes primarily ensure compliance and provide clarification for recruiting and training employees.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council approve the updated job description for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III/Supervisor position. This update reflects current industry standards and operational needs, ensuring that the position aligns with the necessary qualifications, duties, and responsibilities required for effective oversight of the wastewater treatment operations. By approving the updated job description, the City will enhance its ability to recruit and retain qualified candidates, maintain compliance with regulatory standards, and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Wastewater Treatment Plant operations.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Exhibit A

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-114

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING

THE UPDATED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

OPERATOR III/SUPERVISOR
WHEREAS, the City of McFarland periodically reviews job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect the duties, qualifications, and certifications required for each position; and WHEREAS, the existing job description for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III/Supervisor primarily referenced duties related to water distribution, which is not fully aligned with the responsibilities of the wastewater treatment operations; and WHEREAS, the City of McFarland seeks to update the job description for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III/Supervisor to accurately reflect the duties, knowledge, skills, and qualifications necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of the City’s wastewater treatment plant; and
WHEREAS, the updated job description includes clear requirements for education, experience, and certification consistent with the standards set by the California State Water Resources Control Board, including the requirement to obtain a Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate within 3 to 4 years as per state regulations; and WHEREAS, the updated job description provides an improved framework for recruitment, training, and management of personnel, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and effective operation of wastewater treatment facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the updated job description and concurs with the need for its adoption to align with the operational needs and regulatory requirements of the City's wastewater treatment plant.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of McFarland hereby finds and determines as follows:

1. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the updated job description for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III/Supervisor position as attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.

2. The City Manager or his/her designee is authorized to implement the updated job description for the purpose of recruitment, employee management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of McFarland on October 9, 2024 by the following vote:

Aye Nae Abstain Absent
Saul Ayon
Ricardo Cano
Amador Ayon
María T. Pérez
Anita Gonzalez

CITY OF MCFARLAND
____________________________
Saul Ayon, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
I, _________________________, City Clerk of the City of McFarland, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of the Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of McFarland on the date and by the vote indicated herein.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Nathan Hodges, City Attorney

City of McFarland
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III/Supervisor
Salary Range: $32.06-$41.04 (Hourly rate)
$2,761.91 – $3,535.45 (Bi-weekly)
POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general direction, the incumbent plans, organizes, and supervises crew and participates in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of the City’s wastewater treatment plant facility and processes; treats wastewater to protect public health and the environment before discharge; performs corrective and repair work on plant systems; performs general maintenance work at plant facilities; and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Organizes and prioritizes service requests related to the maintenance and repair of the wastewater treatment plant, including pumps, motors, filters, and related equipment. • Schedules, coordinates, trains, supervises, and evaluates the work of wastewater operations personnel engaged in wastewater treatment processes.
• Plans daily and longer-term inspection, testing, and maintenance goals; reviews work needs and establishes daily schedules.
• Estimates material, labor, and time requirements for work projects and oversees contract jobs, ordering materials and equipment as needed.
• Initiates field inspections and oversees the work of the crew to evaluate progress; analyzes and recommends improvements in work methods and operations. • Communicates and executes workplace safety standards, including training, equipment use, and worksite inspection.
• Prepares and updates reports, including records and logs in compliance with state and federal mandates for reporting.
• Participates in the planning and execution of capital improvement projects, including consulting, coordination, and inspection with contractors and other parties working near wastewater facilities.
• Investigates problems or complaints reported by wastewater operators, departmental representatives, officials, and the general public; administers and responds to inquiries and complaints related to wastewater services.
• Responds to wastewater treatment plant emergencies as needed.

• Maintains and monitors wastewater quality and appurtenant equipment consistent with regulatory requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of-
• The operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater treatment plant equipment and facilities. • Wastewater treatment processes, including treatment principles, methods, and practices. • Routine process control tests and safety rules, codes, and regulations pertaining to wastewater work.
• Methods and precautions in storing and handling chemicals and other hazardous substances used in wastewater treatment.

Skilled in – Operating wastewater treatment plant equipment, making operating adjustments to wastewater treatment equipment, performing basic equipment maintenance and repair work.

Ability to- Must possess mobility to work in standard wastewater treatment plant and related facilities; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confining spaces, around machines and to climb and descend ladders, and to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; color vision to read gauges and identify appurtenances; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging weights of up to 50 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other Employees work partially indoors and partially outdoors and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances, odors, and fumes. Employees may need to wear protective clothing when using chemicals. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Staff. May be required to be on-call/stand-by and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

License & Certificate
Possession of a valid Grade III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate from the California State Water Resources Control Board is required. To obtain the Grade III certification, candidates must meet specific education, experience, and examination requirements. The process to qualify for Grade III certification typically involves one of the following pathways:
• Pathway 1: A high school diploma (or equivalent), 12 educational points, and 3 years of full-time qualifying experience as a Grade II operator.
• Pathway 2: A high school diploma (or equivalent), 18 educational points, and 4 years of full-time qualifying experience.

• Pathway 3: An associate’s degree (or minimum of 60 college semester units, including at least 15 semester units of science courses) and 2 years of full-time qualifying experience. • Pathway 4: A bachelor’s degree (or higher) with at least 30 semester units of science courses and 1 year of full-time qualifying experience.
• Candidates are expected to progress through the certification levels, starting from Grade I, passing each required examination, and accumulating the necessary education and experience to qualify for the Grade III certification within a 3 to 4-year period. This ensures compliance with the standards set by the California Water Resources Control Board. • Valid California Class “C” driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. • Other certifications as required by OSHA/CalOSHA to perform assigned duties (such as confined space, etc.)
• Possession of a valid California Class "A" or "B" driver's license is desirable.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of experience and education that would be likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities could be qualifying, as determined by the City. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities is:

Education and Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by courses in wastewater treatment, chemistry, or biology. Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in wastewater maintenance and operations, or one (1) year of experience equivalent to a WWTP Operator II. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is desirable.

The City of McFarland offers an excellent benefit package including:
o Comprehensive City paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee and Dependents o Life insurance equal to 1 yr. base salary with a minimum of $50,000 o Retirement - Deferred Compensation 401(k)-The City of McFarland contributes an additional 10% of an employee’s pay each pay period into 401(k) plan, at no cost to the employee. o Supplemental life insurance (Optional)
o American Fidelity Insurance (Optional)
o Section 125 plan participation
o 12 vacation days, and 12 days sick pay accrued annually o 12 Days Holiday Pay
o 9/80 Work Schedule- every other Friday off
APPLICATION: To apply, please complete and application online at www.mcfarlandcity.org. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. To be considered for this position, please submit a complete employment application and resume EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of McFarland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), requests for special

accommodations during any stage of the examination process should be made in advance to the Human Resources Department.

City of McFarland
City Council Meeting

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 16.

Section: ADMINISTRATIVE
AGENDA
Meeting Date: October 9, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Diego Viramontes, City Manager
Serrena McCuan, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: Approval of Resolution NO. 2024- 115 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT

AGREEMENT WITH ADAM CABRERA, ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS

DIRECTOR
SUMMARY:

The City Council has identified the need to appoint an Assistant Public Works Director to support the City's goals and objectives within the Public Works Department. Adam Cabrera was selected for this role based on his qualifications and experience on July 31, 2023. The employment agreement specifies that Mr. Cabrera will continue his employment with the City of McFarland and the agreement replaces any prior employment contracts. • Term: The agreement is for an initial three-year period, automatically renewing for an additional one-year term unless mutually agreed otherwise by both parties. • Salary: The annual salary for the Assistant Public Works Director is approved for $83,000, which shall be paid in bi-weekly pay periods.
o As the City of McFarland is committed to the advancement, skills, and knowledge of staff, the City is offering Mr. Cabrera an incentive to further his education in Water (Treatment or Distribution) and Wastewater and obtain his grade or treatment certifications in respective subjects. Each grade or treatment certificate will be allotted a $2,000 dollar annual increase in salary in either water or wastewater, to a maximum of $95,000 annual salary.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact includes an annual salary increase ranging from $5,000 to $17,000, depending on the employee's achievement of specific incentives.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff request the City Council to approve the continued employment agreement for Adam Cabrera as the Assistant Public Works Director, including the outlined term, salary, and educational incentives.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT- Assistant Public Works Director- 10.2024

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-115

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING

THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH ADAM CABRERA, ASSISTANT PUBLIC

WORKS DIRECTOR
WHEREAS, Adam Cabrera was selected for the position of Assistant Public Works Director based on his qualifications and experience, effective July 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, the employment agreement specifies that Mr. Cabrera will continue his employment with the City of McFarland, with this agreement replacing any prior employment contracts; and
WHEREAS, the term of the employment agreement is for an initial three-year period, with an automatic renewal for an additional one-year term unless mutually amended or terminated by both parties; and
WHEREAS, the annual salary for the Assistant Public Works Director is approved at $83,000,to be paid in bi-weekly pay periods; and
WHEREAS, the City of McFarland is committed to fostering the advancement, skills, and knowledge of its staff and has offered Mr. Cabrera an incentive to pursue educational certifications in Water (Treatment or Distribution) and Wastewater, with each certification resulting in a $2,000 increase in salary, up to a maximum of $95,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of McFarland that it hereby finds and determines as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein as if set forth in full.

2. The job description and pay range has been approved in its entirety.

3. The City Manager has full approval to execute the employment agreement with Adam Cabrera , attached hereto as Exhibit "A", for the Assistant Public Works Director position.

4. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution

5. This resolution is effective immediately.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of McFarland on

October 9, 2024 by the following vote:

Aye Nae Abstain Absent
Saul Ayon
Ricardo Cano
Amador Ayon
María T. Pérez
Anita Gonzalez

CITY OF MCFARLAND
____________________________
Saul Ayon, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
I, _________________________, City Clerk of the City of McFarland, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of the Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of McFarland on the date and by the vote indicated herein.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Nathan Hodges, City Attorney

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This employment agreement (“Agreement”) is made on this 9th day of October 2024 by and between the City of McFarland, a Municipal Corporation (“City”), and Adam Cabrera (“Cabrera”). The City and Cabrera are collectively referred to as the “Parties” where appropriate.

Once effective, this Agreement shall replace and supersede any prior employment contracts or agreements between the Parties, which are hereby deemed rescinded and of no further effect, except where indicated within this Agreement.

RECITALS:

WHEREAS, the City Council hired Mr. Cabrera as its Public Works Director on or about July 31, 2023.

WHEREAS, the City Council now wishes to continue the employment of Cabrera as the City’s Assistant Public Works Director; and
WHEREAS, the position of Assistant Public Works Director is an “at will” position, not subject to the City’s personnel rules; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth hereinafter, the Parties mutually agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. Incorporation. The Parties incorporate the foregoing recitals as if fully set forth herein verbatim.

2. Hire. City acknowledges they hired Mr. Cabrera as its Public Works Director as of July 31, 2023. City and Mr. Cabrera desire to extend Mr. Cabrera’s employment as the Assistant Public Works Director. Therefore, as of October 14th, 2024 (“Effective Date”), Cabrera and the City agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Cabrera shall remain in the exclusive hire of City during the term of this Agreement and shall neither accept other employment nor become employed by any other employer until the end of the Term or earlier termination of this Agreement.

3. “At-Will” Employment. Cabrera’s employment with City is at the sole will, discretion, and pleasure of the City. The City Manager may fix any such additional terms and conditions of employment, as they may determine from time to time, relating to Cabrera’s performance, provided such terms and conditions are not inconsistent with or in conflict with the provisions of this Agreement, the City Municipal Code, or any other law.

The terms of the City’s personnel rules, policies, procedures, ordinances, or resolutions (collectively “Personnel Policies”) shall not apply to Cabrera unless made expressly applicable, except that all policies and regulations related to the prevention of harassment, discrimination and retaliation shall apply to Cabrera.

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Agreement is not intended to, or does it confer any right to any property interest in continued employment, or any due process property right to a hearing before or after a decision by the City Manager to terminate Cabrera’s employment. Subject to State and Federal law, nothing contained in this Agreement shall in any way prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of the City to terminate the services of Cabrera.

4. Duties.
a. Assistant Public Works Director. Employee accepts employment with the City as its Assistant Public Works Director and agrees to perform all functions, duties, and services as promulgated by City regulations and procedures, the City Manager, and the Assistant Public Works Director job description, including, but not limited to the following:
i. Plan, organize, direct, and supervise all departmental programs. Oversee and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of all aspects of the department’s programs considering the City’s goals, objectives, and priorities. ii. Directs development of City goals, objectives, and priorities. Based on these City goals, objectives, and priorities, develop those of each department. Participate in the development and administration of the departmental budgets. iii. Directs the selection and assignment of department employees and provide for the supervision and training of all such personnel. Assign, direct, evaluate and recommend reward and discipline of employees directly supervised, in accordance with City policy. Assure that department employees are instructed in job safe practices associated with their typical work environments and in the handling of hazardous materials. Resolve routine personnel issues. Investigate accidents. iv. Maintain adequate monitoring and reporting systems to ensure the adequacy, quality and timeliness of department activities, programs, and compliance with City regulations. Determine work procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
v. Prepare City Council agenda items for review and approval by the City Manager vi. Attend a variety of management meetings and other city meetings representing the department. Make presentations before various boards and commissions and as requested by the City Manager, before the City Council
vii. Represent the City on various regional, community and professional boards, committees, and commissions, as requested by the City Manager. Make necessary presentations and maintain effective liaison with colleagues and practitioners in similar local, state, and federal activities.
viii. Provide technical staff assistance to the City Manager and other department heads.

Draft correspondence in response to public inquiries and monitor department program activities for compliance with regulations and City priorities. Serve the City by taking on special non-public works assignments from the City Manager, staffing special studies, inquiries and fact finding. Prepare staff analysis and reports on various projects and programs. Present analysis in both oral and written form to the City Manager and Council

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
ix. Resolve the department’s most difficult, complex and sensitive customer service issues as necessary or directed and maintain related records. Keep the City manager informed of problems, issues, and concerns. Recommend changes in programs and policies to the City Manager
x. Research, identify and develop suggested changes to the department programs and prepare proposed supporting budgets during the City’s annual budgetary process.

Direct the development and presentation of the Public Works budgets. xi. Estimate department revenues and expenses, including any revenue and expense associated with grants and contracts of the department. Administer budgets for each of the departmental divisions.
xii. Direct the planning, development, and implementation of public works projects.

Approve plans for public works projects. Review contractor bids and recommend contract award.
xiii. Enter into discussions with outside entities concerning the establishment of contractual relationships with the City concerning those matters under department cognizance. Monitor these and other City contracts that relate to and are within the scope of department responsibilities.
xiv. Responsible for authorizing the purchase of departmental materials and equipment within the established dollar limits and the department’s budget. Prepare staff analysis and reports on various projects and programs. Present analysis in both oral and written form through Council and other public presentations, as requested by the City Manager
xv. Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate all the activities of the Public Works Department. Functional activities include street and traffic signing maintenance and repair, vehicular and equipment maintenance and repair, electrical and electronic maintenance and repair, solid waste collection and disposal, wastewater collection and treatment, and water production, treatment, code enforcement, engineering and distribution programs and services.
xvi. Plan for facility expansion, storage facilities, and equipment purchases. Assure safe storage of volatile materials that meet State OSHA requirements and regulations.

Prepare specifications for projects and equipment. Implement Federal and State mandates.
xvii. Prepare or supervise the timely preparation of mandatory annual reports to the Federal, State, and other agencies. Prepare additional periodic reports for the City Manager and City Council.
xviii. Performs other duties as assigned.
.

5. Term. Except as hereinafter described, the term of this Agreement shall be for three (3) years commencing on the Effective Date. The term of this contract shall automatically renew for an additional one (1) year on the expiration of the initial the initial three (3) year term, unless the City provides Cabrerra sixty (60) days’ notice prior to the expiration of the initial term that this Agreement will not renew, unless mutually agreed by both parties to renegotiate the terms of this contract, or unless terminated by either party pursuant to the provisions of Section 6 of this Agreement.

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

6. Termination. Cabrera’s “at-will” employment as Assistant Public Works Director may be terminated as follows:
a. Resignation. If Cabrera elects to resign at any time during the term of this Agreement, he may do so upon giving City thirty (30) days' written notice.

Termination pursuant to such action shall occur thirty (30) calendar days after service of said notice, or on such other date as may be agreed to by the Parties. b. Retirement. If Cabrera elects to retire, He shall inform City, in writing, at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such retirement. City shall cooperate fully with Employee to provide all information in a timely manner. c. Termination “Without Cause.” City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement and Cabrera's employment as Assistant Public Works Director at any time, “without cause” or advance notice.
d. Termination “With Cause.” The City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement and Cabrera’s employment at any time, “with cause.” “Cause” shall include, but not be limited to:
i. Willful misconduct or gross negligence;
ii. Theft, or attempted theft, financial mismanagement, material dishonesty, willful or persistent breach of duties, engaging in conduct tending to bring embarrassment or disrepute to the City, unauthorized or excessive absences; iii. A formal investigation commissioned by the City Council and conducted by a third-party investigator hired by the City Council in which the City Council has determined that the Employee has engaged in unlawful discrimination or harassment of Employees or any third party while on City Premises or on City time. City is not required to wait until Employee has exhausted any appeal rights prior to terminating this Agreement “for cause;” iv. Conviction of any felony, or for any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, corruption, or dishonesty. “Conviction” shall include any guilty plea, plea of nolo contendere, or any other disposition other than a dismissal of charges or acquittal. City is not required to wait until Employee has exhausted any appeal rights prior to terminating this Agreement “for cause;” v. Cabrera’s death; or
vi. If Cabrera is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction of the State of California’s Fair Political Practices Commission to have knowingly and unlawfully participated in a governmental decision I which he had a conflict of interest as defined in Government Code Section 87100 et seq. or Government Code Section 1090 et seq.;
vii. Cabrera’s permanent disability if such disability precludes Cabrera from performing His essential job duties for more than six (6) cumulative months after attempts at a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or California’s Fair Employment & Housing Act.

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

7. Salary and Benefits. Cabrera’s salary and other benefits for all work or services called for under this Agreement shall be as follows:

A. Salary. Commencing on the Effective Date, Cabrera’s annual salary shall be eightythree thousand dollars ($83,000), which shall be paid in bi-weekly pay periods. Any salary increases shall be implemented by written amendment to this Agreement and upon approval by the City Council.
i. Incentive Salary Increase. Notwithstanding the above language that any salary increase shall be implemented by written agreement, as the City of McFarland is committed to the advancement, skills, and knowledge of staff, Mr. Cabrera shall receive a two thousand dollar ($2,000.00) increase in his salary for each Water (treatment or distribution) and/or Wastewater grade or treatment certification he obtains, to a maximum salary of ninety-five thousand dollars ($95,000.00) per year.

B. Vacation. Cabrera shall receive eighty (80) hours of vacation leave, commencing on the effective date. At the end of each year of Cabrera’s employment, any unused vacation hours shall be cashed out prior to his accrual of an additional eighty (80) hours.

C. Sick Leave. Cabrera shall accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave per month of employment. The balance of sick leave shall not exceed any maximum accrual amounts set forth in the City's Employee Handbook. Unused sick leave will not be paid out upon termination or expiration of this Agreement.

D. Administrative Leave. Cabrera shall receive forty (40) hours of administrative leave per year, commencing on the first day of each year of his employment. Administrative leave will not carry over calendar years. At the end of each year of Cabrera’s employment, any unused hours shall be cashed out prior to His accrual of an additional forty (0) hours.

E. Holiday and Other Leaves. Cabrera shall receive the same leaves, holidays, and other time off as provided to other employees at the City.

F. Health Insurance Benefits. City shall provide health insurance coverage for Cabrera and his family consistent with the health insurance benefits provided to City employees.

Cabrera may waive this health insurance coverage so long as he has proof of other group coverage in accordance with the Affordable Care Act, (i.e. is not purchasing coverage from the exchange).

G. Term Life Insurance. The City shall pay the premiums for a group life insurance policy consistent with the City employee handbook. Cabrera shall name the beneficiary of the life insurance policy, provided said beneficiary has and maintains an insurable interest in Cabrera.

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
H. Vehicle. Cabrera shall be required to adhere to all City policies and procedures regarding the use of City vehicles.

I. Cell Phone. City shall provide Cabrera with a cell phone purchased by City to be used by Cabrera exclusively for performance of His duties under this Agreement and City shall pay the monthly charges for the cell phone data usage. Alternatively, at Cabrera’s election, City will pay Cabrera an allowance of $50.00 per month for use toward His personal cell phone and data plan. Cabrera acknowledges that use of the City provided cell phone, or his personal cell phone, for City business may be subject to such usage to disclosure under the California Public Records Act.

J. Retirement. City represents and Cabrera acknowledges that City is not a CalPERS agency for retirement purposes. The City shall contribute the equivalent of ten percent (10%) of Cabrera’s salary annually to Cabrera’s 401(k) or deferred compensation retirement account. Cabrera shall choose whether he wants the contribution made to His 401(k) or deferred compensation account, or a combination of both.

K. Expenses. City shall reimburse Cabrera for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred while performing the duties described in this Agreement, which may include travel, meals, lodging expenses, and parking fees. Cabrera shall submit a receipt and a description of the expenses to the City’s Finance Director within thirty (30) days of the date each expense is incurred as a condition of obtaining reimbursement.

8. Bonding and Indemnification. City shall bear the full costs of any fidelity or other bond required of Cabrera under any law or ordinance. City shall defend, save harmless and indemnify Cabrera from any and all demands, claims, suits, actions, or other legal proceedings (“Claims”) brought against Him in His individual capacity or in His official capacity as Assistant Public Works Director, provided the Claims arise while Cabrera is acting within the course and scope of His employment and provided He did not act or fail to act because of actual fraud, corruption or malice. The provision shall not extend to claims brought by City itself or where indemnity is otherwise prohibited by law.

9. Evaluation. The City Manager shall evaluate Cabrera after the first six (6) months of the Term of this Agreement. The City Manager shall have the right to establish the format and the forms to be used.

10. Notices. Notices pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed to be given when personally delivered to the party to whom directed or when deposited in the United States Mail, postage prepaid or by electronic mail (Email) or, if notice is given to City, if sent by confirmed facsimile, addressed as follows:

City Cabrera
City Manager, City of McFarland Adam Cabrera 395 Half Moon Bay 401 West Kern Avenue Way
McFarland, California 93250 Delano , California 93215
Email: Email: [email protected]
[email protected]

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Either party may change His or its address by providing written notice to the other party in the manner described herein.

11. General Provisions.

A. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the complete understanding between the Parties, is fully integrated, and supersedes any and all prior agreements – including the Parties’ Consulting Agreement – promises, representations, or inducements, no matter their form, concerning the subject matter of this Agreement. No subsequent agreements, promises, representations, or inducements will be binding unless recorded in a written document, which specifically references this Agreement and is signed by the Parties or their authorized representatives. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement may be used as evidence in any subsequent proceeding in which either Party alleges a breach of this Agreement or seeks to enforce its terms, provisions, obligations, or as compelled by law.

B. Captions. The headings used in this Agreement are inserted for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed to limit or affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement.

C. Severability. If any provision contained in this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement shall be deemed severable and shall not be affected thereby and same shall remain in full force and effect.

D. Amendment. This Agreement may only be amended by a writing executed by all parties.

E. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any action or motion to enforce the terms or conditions of this Agreement shall be brought only in the Superior Court of California for the County of Kern.

F. Waiver. Waiver by any party of any breach of this Agreement by the other party, whether such waiver be direct or implied, shall not be construed as a continuing waiver or consent to any subsequent breach of this Agreement on the part of the other party.

G. Further Assurances. Each party shall execute and deliver such papers, documents, and instruments, and perform such acts as are necessary or appropriate, to implement the terms of this Agreement and the intent of the parties to this Agreement.

H. Assignment. Neither this Agreement, nor any interest in it, may be assigned or transferred by any party without the prior written consent of all the parties. Any such assignment will be subject to such terms and conditions as City may choose to impose.

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I. Binding Effect. The rights and obligations of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the parties to the contract and their heirs, administrators, executors, personal representatives, successors and assigns, and whenever the context so requires, the masculine gender and includes the feminine and neuter, and the singular number includes the plural. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be considered as an original and be effective as such.

J. Merger And Modification. This contract sets forth the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes all other oral or written representations. This contract may be modified only in writing, approved by the City Council and signed by all the parties.

K. Attorneys’ Fees. If either party commences any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or the enforcement of any provision of this Agreement against the other party, the prevailing party, in such action or proceeding, shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and all other litigation costs.

L. Execution. This Agreement is effective May 8, 2023. It is the product of negotiation, and all parties are equally responsible for authorship of this Agreement. Section 1654 of the California Civil Code shall not apply to the interpretation of this Agreement.

M. Non-Interest. Except for Cabrera, no officer or employee of City shall hold any interest in this Agreement (California Government Code section 1090).

N. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and the respective signature pages for each party may thereafter be attached to the body of this Agreement to constitute one integrated Agreement which is as fully effective and binding as if the entire document had been signed at one time.

O. Acknowledgement of Statutes That May Affect Employment Relationship. City and Employee acknowledge that, in addition to the statutes previously referenced in this Agreement, the following statutes shall govern this employment relationship under the circumstances described in the statutes:
a. Government Code section 53243 states that on or after January 1, 2012, any contract executed or renewed between a local agency, such as the City, and an officer or Employee of a local agency, such as Cabrera, that provides paid leave salary offered by the local agency to the officer or Employee pending an investigation shall require that any salary provided for that purpose be fully reimbursed if the officer or Employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of His office or position.
b. Government Code section 53243.1 states that on or after January 1, 2012, any contract executed or renewed between a local agency, such as the City, and an officer or Employee of a local agency, such as Employee that provides funds for the legal criminal defense of an officer or Employee shall require that any funds

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provided for that purpose be fully reimbursed to the local agency if the officer or Employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of His office or position. c. Government Code section 53243.3 states that on or after January 1, 2012, if a local agency, such as the City, provides, in the absence of a contractual obligation, for any of the payments described in the corresponding article of the Government Code, then the Employee or officer, such as Employee, receiving any payments provided for those purposes shall fully reimburse the local agency that provided those payments in the event that the Employee or officer is convicted of a crime involving the abuse of His office or position.
d. Government Code sections 87100 et seq., section 1090 and section 1126, and all other similar statutory and administrative rules, prohibit conflicts of interest.

During the term of this Agreement, Cabrera shall comply with all those requirements of law, and shall not engage in any business or transaction or maintain a financial interest which conflicts, or reasonably might be expected to conflict, with the proper discharge of Employee's duties under this Agreement.

Cabrera represents that He has reviewed, is familiar with, and agrees to comply fully with each of these provisions if any of these provisions are applicable to him, including that Employee agrees that any cash settlement or severance related to a termination that Employee may receive from City shall be fully reimbursed to the local agency if Employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of Employee's office or position.

P. Independent Legal Advice. City and Cabrera represent and warrant to each other that each has received legal advice from independent and separate legal counsel with respect to the legal effect of this Agreement or had the opportunity to do so and City and Cabrera further represent and warrant that each has carefully reviewed this entire Agreement and that each term thereof is understood and that the terms of this Agreement are contractual and not a mere recital. This Agreement shall not be construed against the Party or its representatives who drafted it or who drafted any portion thereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement to be effective on the day and year first above written:

Dated: CITY OF MCFARLAND
By: _________________________
Saul Ayon
Title: Mayor

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Dated: EMPLOYEE
By: _________________________
Adam Cabrera
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Nathan M. Hodges, Esq.

Hodges Law Group
City Attorney
Attachments:

Exhibit A: City of McFarland Position Description – Assistant Public Works Director

City of McFarland
City Council Meeting

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 17.

Section: ADMINISTRATIVE
AGENDA
Meeting Date: October 9, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Diego Viramontes, City Manager
Serrena McCuan, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: Approval of Resolution NO. 2024- 116 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT

AGREEMENT WITH BRIAN KNOX, CHIEF OF POLICE
SUMMARY:

The City of McFarland is entering to an agreement with the Chief of Police. This report outlines the key terms of the contract.

The Chief of Police has been an integral part of the City of McFarland's leadership team, playing a pivotal role in law enforcement and community relations. The current contract has been reviewed and updated to better align with the needs of the department and community, to include weekly updates, expanded staff coverage, enhanced community involvement, and annual salary increases aligned with McFarland Police Officers Association (MPOA) cost-ofliving adjustments (COLA) standards.

Term: The agreement is for an initial three-year period, automatically renewing for an additional one-year term unless mutually agreed otherwise by both parties.

Salary: The annual salary for the Chief of Police is recommended to increase to $123,000, which shall be paid in bi-weekly pay periods.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact includes an annual salary increase of $3,000 and a uniform allowance of $750.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council approve the continued employment contract with the Chief of Police, which includes a salary increase to $123,000 annually and includes a $750 uniform allowance.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. 1st Amended Agreement with Brian Knox 10.24

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-116

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING

THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH BRIAN KNOX, CHIEF OF POLICE WHEREAS, the City of McFarland recognizes the importance of the Chief of Police in maintaining public safety, law enforcement, and community relations; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has provided exceptional service to the City and its residents, demonstrating leadership and a commitment to improving law enforcement practices; and WHEREAS, the term of the employment agreement is for an initial three-year period, with an automatic renewal for an additional one-year term unless mutually amended or terminated by both parties; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the proposed employment contract, which includes salary adjustment to $123,000 annually, to include annual increases in line with the McFarland Police Officers Association (MPOA) cost-of-living adjustments (COLA); and WHEREAS, the proposed contract ensures consistent leadership, community involvement, and the provision of critical law enforcement services for the benefit of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve the contract to ensure continuity in the leadership of the Police Department and to provide fair and equitable compensation to the Chief of Police;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of McFarland it hereby finds and determines as follows:

1. The City Council approves the employment contract with the Chief of Police, including the provisions for annual salary increase to include annual increases aligned with MPOA and COLA adjustments.

2. The Chief of Police shall continue to provide weekly updates, ensure expanded staff coverage, respond to critical incidents, and engage actively with the community.

3. The City Manager is authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City and to take any further actions necessary to implement this resolution.

4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of McFarland on October 9, 2024 by the following vote:

Aye Nae Abstain Absent
Saul Ayon
Ricardo Cano
Amador Ayon
María T. Pérez
Anita Gonzalez

CITY OF MCFARLAND
____________________________
Saul Ayon, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
I, _________________________, City Clerk of the City of McFarland, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of the Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of McFarland on the date and by the vote indicated herein.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Nathan Hodges, City Attorney

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

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This employment agreement (“Agreement”) is made on this 9th day of October 2024, by and between the City of McFarland, a Municipal Corporation (“City”), and Brian Knox (“Knox”).

The City and Knox are collectively referred to as the “Parties” where appropriate. Once effective, this Agreement shall replace and supersede any prior employment contracts or agreements between the Parties, which are hereby deemed rescinded and of no further effect, except where indicated within this Agreement.

RECITALS:

WHEREAS, the City Council hired Knox as its Chief of Police on or about August 24, 2023.

WHEREAS, the City Council now wishes to continue the employment of Knox as the City’s Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, the position of Chief of Police is an “at will” position, not subject to the City’s personnel rules; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth hereinafter, the Parties mutually agree as follows:

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1. Incorporation. The Parties incorporate the foregoing recitals as if fully set forth herein verbatim.

2. Hire. City acknowledges that it hired Knox as of August 24, 2023. Since that date, Knox has served as the Chief of Police. City and Knox desire to extend and continue Knox’s employment as the Chief of Police. Therefore, as of October 14th, 2024 (“Effective Date”), Knox and City agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Knox shall remain in the exclusive hire of City during the term of this Agreement and shall neither accept other employment nor become employed by any other employer until the end of the Term or earlier termination of this Agreement.

3. “At-Will” Employment. Knox’s employment with City is at the sole will, discretion, and pleasure of the City. The City Manager may fix any such additional terms and conditions of employment, as they may determine from time to time, relating to Knox’s performance, provided such terms and conditions are not inconsistent with or in conflict with the provisions of this Agreement, the City Municipal Code, or any other law.

The terms of the City’s personnel rules, policies, procedures, ordinances, or resolutions (collectively “Personnel Policies”) shall not apply to Knox unless made expressly applicable, except that all policies and regulations related to the prevention of harassment, discrimination and retaliation shall apply to Knox.

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This Agreement is not intended to, or does it confer any right to any property interest in continued employment, or any due process property right to a hearing before or after a decision by the City Manager to terminate Knox’s employment. Subject to State and Federal law, nothing contained in this Agreement shall in any way prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of the City to terminate the services of Knox.

4. Duties.
a. Chief of Police. Employee accepts employment with the City as its Chief of Police and agrees to perform all functions, duties, and services as promulgated by City regulations and procedures, the City Manager, and the Chief of Police job description, including, but not limited to the following:
• Plans organizes, directs, and supervises the activities of police personnel in preserving order, protecting life and property, and enforcing laws and ordinances. • Provide weekly updates to the City Manager and other relevant City officials regarding department operations, critical incidents, and key issues • Prepares the Department budget and controls Department expenditures. • Makes recommendations for the purchase of equipment and supplies. • Plans for future departmental growth, with regard to additional police services and research programs relative to their specific application to the Department and community. • Reviews Department operations, researches modern police management methods, and formulates and enforces rules, procedures, and policies for efficient operation of the Department.
• Delegate responsibilities when necessary to maintain department operations during times of absence or high demand, allowing for greater responsiveness and community presence. • Works with individual Citizens and community groups on law enforcement problems and to improve police-community relations.
• Participate in meetings with local community groups to address law enforcement issues and improve relations between the department and the community. • Leads the department's response to critical incidents. This includes overseeing departmental actions during emergencies and high-stakes situations and ensuring that appropriate protocols are followed. The Chief will personally provide updates to the City Manager and Council during significant events.
• Attends county, regional, and State police conferences as needed, and meetings with other public officials.
• Investigates and determines proper courses of action on citizen complaints. • Coordinates law enforcement activities with the activities of other City departments and other law enforcement agencies.
• Researches and recommends the adoption of new, or the deletion of old, ordinances for the overall benefit of the community.
• Reviews the evaluation of employee performance, investigates personnel problems, and takes whatever action is deemed appropriate.
• Directs the development and implementation of a departmental in-service training program. Appears as a guest speaker for business, civic, school, or other community groups.

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• Approves and submits all monthly and yearly departmental statistical reports. • Interviews and makes recommendations on the employment of new personnel and supervises background investigations on police officer applicants. • Makes recommendations on promotions, transfers, or dismissals. Prepares special reports related to department operations.
• May be assigned special projects or additional areas of responsibility by the City Manager. • Makes every reasonable effort to continually improve the manner in which the job is performed and increase the quality of service to the public..

5. Term. Except as hereinafter described, the term of this Agreement shall be for three (3) year commencing on the Effective Date. The term of this contract shall automatically renew for an additional one (1) year on the effective date of each subsequent year up to three years, unless the City provides Knox with sixty (60) days notice prior to the expiration of the term of this Agreement that this Agreement will not renew, unless mutually agreed by both parties to renegotiate the terms of this contract, or unless terminated by either party pursuant to the provisions of Section 6 of this Agreement.

6. Termination. Knox’s “at-will” employment as Chief of Police may be terminated as follows:
a. Resignation. If Knox elects to resign at any time during the term of this Agreement, he may do so upon giving City thirty (30) days' written notice. Termination pursuant to such action shall occur thirty (30) calendar days after service of said notice, or on such other date as may be agreed to by the Parties. b. Retirement. If Knox elects to retire, He shall inform City, in writing, at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such retirement. City shall cooperate fully with Employee to provide all information in a timely manner. c. Termination “Without Cause.” City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement and Knox's employment as Chief of Police at any time, “without cause” or advance notice.
d. Termination “With Cause.” The City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement and Knox’s employment at any time, “with cause.” “Cause” shall include, but not be limited to:
i. Willful misconduct or gross negligence;
ii. Theft, or attempted theft, financial mismanagement, material dishonesty, willful or persistent breach of duties, engaging in conduct tending to bring embarrassment or disrepute to the City, unauthorized or excessive absences; iii. A formal investigation commissioned by the City Council and conducted by a third-party investigator hired by the City Council in which the City Council has determined that the Employee has engaged in unlawful discrimination or harassment of Employees or any third party while on City Premises or on City time. City is not required to wait until Employee has exhausted any appeal rights prior to terminating this Agreement “for cause;”

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iv. Conviction of any felony, or for any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, corruption, or dishonesty. “Conviction” shall include any guilty plea, plea of nolo contendere, or any other disposition other than a dismissal of charges or acquittal. City is not required to wait until Employee has exhausted any appeal rights prior to terminating this Agreement “for cause;” v. Knox’s death; or
vi. If Knox is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction of the State of California’s Fair Political Practices Commission to have knowingly and unlawfully participated in a governmental decision I which he had a conflict of interest as defined in Government Code Section 87100 et seq. or Government Code Section 1090 et seq.;
vii. Knox’s permanent disability if such disability precludes Knox from performing His essential job duties for more than six (6) cumulative months after attempts at a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or California’s Fair Employment & Housing Act.

7. Salary and Benefits. Knox’s salary and other benefits for all work or services called for under this Agreement shall be as follows:

A. Salary. Commencing on the Effective Date, Knox’s annual salary shall be one hundred and twenty-three thousand dollars ($123,000), which shall be paid in bi-weekly pay periods. Knox shall be entitled to a Cost-of-Living Adjustment ("COLA") during each year of this agreement, aligned with the adjustments granted to the McFarland Police Officers Association ("MPOA"). Any salary increases shall be implemented by written amendment to this Agreement and upon approval by the City Council.

B. Vacation. Knox shall receive eighty (80) hours of vacation leave, commencing on the effective date. At the end of each year of Knox’s employment, any unused vacation hours shall be cashed out prior to His accrual of an additional eighty (80) hours.

C. Sick Leave. Knox shall accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave per month of employment.

The balance of sick leave shall not exceed any maximum accrual amounts set forth in the City's Employee Handbook. Unused sick leave will not be paid out upon termination or expiration of this Agreement.

D. Administrative Leave. Knox shall receive forty (40) hours of administrative leave per year, commencing on the first day of each year of his employment. Administrative leave will not carry over calendar years. At the end of each year of Knox’s employment, any unused hours shall be cashed out prior to His accrual of an additional forty (40) hours.

E. Holiday and Other Leaves. Knox shall receive the same leaves, holidays, and other time off as provided to other employees at the City.

F. Health Insurance Benefits. City shall provide health insurance coverage for Knox and his family consistent with the health insurance benefits provided to City employees.

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Knox may waive this health insurance coverage so long as he has proof of other group coverage in accordance with the Affordable Care Act, (i.e. is not purchasing coverage from the exchange).

G. Term Life Insurance. The City shall pay the premiums for a group life insurance policy consistent with the City employee handbook. Knox shall name the beneficiary of the life insurance policy, provided said beneficiary has and maintains an insurable interest in Knox.

H. Vehicle. Knox shall be assigned a take home vehicle, and the City shall be responsible for all associated maintenance and fuel costs associated with the use of such vehicle.

Knox must adhere to all City policies and procedures regarding the use of City vehicles.

I. Uniform Allowance. Knox shall receive a uniform allowance of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) per year.

J. Cell Phone. City shall provide Knox with a cell phone purchased by City to be used by Knox exclusively for performance of His duties under this Agreement and City shall pay the monthly charges for the cell phone data usage. Alternatively, at Knox’s election, City will pay Knox an allowance of $50.00 per month for use toward His personal cell phone and data plan. Knox acknowledges that use of the City provided cell phone, or his personal cell phone, for City business may be subject to such usage to disclosure under the California Public Records Act.

K. Retirement. City represents and Knox acknowledges that City is not a CalPERS agency for retirement purposes. The City shall contribute the equivalent of ten percent (10%) of Knox’s salary annually to Knox’s 401(k) or deferred compensation retirement account. Knox shall choose whether he wants the contribution made to His 401(k) or deferred compensation account, or a combination of both.

L. Expenses. City shall reimburse Knox for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred while performing the duties described in this Agreement, which may include travel, meals, lodging expenses, and parking fees. Knox shall submit a receipt and a description of the expenses to the City’s Finance Director within thirty (30) days of the date each expense is incurred as a condition of obtaining reimbursement.

L. Education Expenses. Beginning the Effective Date and renewing each year this Agreement is renewed pursuant to Section 5 of this Agreement, the City shall reimburse Knox for all tuition and textbook costs up to $10,000 total for each year of this Agreement, while attending college for his bachelor's degree. Knox shall submit a receipt and a description of the expenses to the City's Finance Director. The $10,000 limit per year shall not carry forward to the next renewal year (i.e. Knox shall only be entitled to a maximum of $10,000 for the initial year of this Agreement or any renewal year thereafter.)

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a. If Knox terminates his employment with City without Good Reason or City terminates Knox's employment for Cause before the third anniversary of the last date of reimbursement, then Knox shall repay the after-tax value of the Education Expenses to City within 10 days following the termination of employment. This is a full recourse obligation to Knox, meaning that Knox is personally liable for any repayment obligation under this Agreement.
i. For purposes of this Agreement, cause shall include, but not be limited to the reasons listed in 6(d) of this Agreement.
ii. For purposes of this Agreement, Good Reason means:

1. City fails to maintain fiscal strength enough to retain Knox’s employment.

2. City unlawfully discriminates against Knox.
b. For the avoidance of doubt, Knox will not be required to repay any Education Expenses if (i) his employment terminates after the third anniversary from the last date of reimbursement for any reason, (ii), in the event of Knox’s death or termination due to Knox’s disability, or (iii) Knox’s employment is terminated by City without Cause or by Knox for Good Reason; provided that, in each case, except upon termination due to death, Knox executes and does not revoke a release of claims in a form reasonably satisfactory to City within 30 days after such termination.

8. Bonding and Indemnification. City shall bear the full costs of any fidelity or other bond required of Knox under any law or ordinance. City shall defend, save harmless and indemnify Knox from any and all demands, claims, suits, actions, or other legal proceedings (“Claims”) brought against Him in His individual capacity or in His official capacity as Chief of Police, provided the Claims arise while Knox is acting within the course and scope of His employment and provided He did not act or fail to act because of actual fraud, corruption or malice. The provision shall not extend to claims brought by City itself or where indemnity is otherwise prohibited by law.

9. Evaluation. The City Manager shall evaluate Knox after the first six (6) months of the Term of this Agreement. The City Manager shall have the right to establish the format and the forms to be used.

10. Notices. Notices pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed to be given when personally delivered to the party to whom directed or when deposited in the United States Mail, postage prepaid or by electronic mail (Email) or, if notice is given to City, if sent by confirmed facsimile, addressed as follows:

City Knox

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City Manager, City of McFarland Brian Knox
401 West Kern Avenue 5405 Segovia Way
McFarland, California 93250 Bakersfield CA 93306
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Either party may change His or its address by providing written notice to the other party in the manner described herein.

11. General Provisions.

A. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the complete understanding between the Parties, is fully integrated, and supersedes any and all prior agreements – including the Parties’ Consulting Agreement – promises, representations, or inducements, no matter their form, concerning the subject matter of this Agreement. No subsequent agreements, promises, representations, or inducements will be binding unless recorded in a written document, which specifically references this Agreement and is signed by the Parties or their authorized representatives. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement may be used as evidence in any subsequent proceeding in which either Party alleges a breach of this Agreement or seeks to enforce its terms, provisions, obligations, or as compelled by law.

B. Captions. The headings used in this Agreement are inserted for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed to limit or affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement.

C. Severability. If any provision contained in this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement shall be deemed severable and shall not be affected thereby and same shall remain in full force and effect.

D. Amendment. This Agreement may only be amended by a writing executed by all parties.

E. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any action or motion to enforce the terms or conditions of this Agreement shall be brought only in the Superior Court of California for the County of Kern.

F. Waiver. Waiver by any party of any breach of this Agreement by the other party, whether such waiver be direct or implied, shall not be construed as a continuing waiver or consent to any subsequent breach of this Agreement on the part of the other party.

G. Further Assurances. Each party shall execute and deliver such papers, documents, and instruments, and perform such acts as are necessary or appropriate, to implement the terms of this Agreement and the intent of the parties to this Agreement.