Palm Springs City Council
May 27, 2026

(Revised 05/16/19)

PUBLIC INTEGRITY DISCLOSURE

APPLICANT DISCLOSURE FORM

1. Name of Entity

2. Address of Entity (Principle Place of Business)

3. Local or California Address (if different than #2)

4. State where Entity is Registered with Secretary of State If other than California, is the Entity also registered in California?  Yes  No

5. Type of Entity
 Corporation  Limited Liability Company  Partnership  Trust  Other (please specify)

6. Officers, Directors, Members, Managers, Trustees, Other Fiduciaries (please specify) Note: If any response is not a natural person, please identify all officers, directors, members, managers and other fiduciaries for the member, manager, trust or other entity _________________________________________________  Officer  Director  Member  Manager [name]
 General Partner  Limited Partner

 Other ____________________________________
_________________________________________________  Officer  Director  Member  Manager [name]
 General Partner  Limited Partner

 Other ____________________________________
_________________________________________________  Officer  Director  Member  Manager [name]
 General Partner  Limited Partner

 Other ____________________________________
SUPERBLOOM 1555 S. Palm Canyon Dr. Suite G-102 Palm Springs, CA 92264 California ■ Alexis Palomino ■
Chris Ramirez ■

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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS – PUBLIC INTEGRITY DISCLOSURE

APPLICANT DISCLOSURE FORM

(Revised 05/16/19)

7. Owners/Investors with a 5% beneficial interest in the Applicant Entity or a related entity

EXAMPLE

JANE DOE
[name of owner/investor]
50%, ABC COMPANY, Inc.
[percentage of beneficial interest in entity
and name of entity]
A.
[name of owner/investor] [percentage of beneficial interest in entity and name of entity]
B.
[name of owner/investor] [percentage of beneficial interest in entity and name of entity]
C.
[name of owner/investor] [percentage of beneficial interest in entity and name of entity]
D.
[name of owner/investor] [percentage of beneficial interest in entity and name of entity]
E.
[name of owner/investor] [percentage of beneficial interest in entity and name of entity]

I DECLARE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THAT THE FOREGOING IS TRUE AND CORRECT.

Signature of Disclosing Party, Printed Name, Title Date

PENALTIES
Falsification of information or failure to report information required to be reported may subject you to administrative action by the City.

Alexis Palomino 50%, SUPERBLOOM Group, LLC Chris Ramirez 50%, SUPERBLOOM Group, LLC 05/12/2026

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ATTACHMENT C

SUPERBLOOM PROJECT SUMMARY

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1. Built Environment Initiative: Downtown Walkability,
Wayfinding Enhancement and Community Well-Being Mural
Public Art Site: South Public Parking Structure Palm Springs, CA 92262 Project Title: Desert Superbloom (Phase I)

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2. Blue Zones Built Environment Framework
The Blue Zones Built Environment pillar focuses on shaping streets, public spaces, and shared infrastructure so that healthy choices become the easy, everyday choice. Rather than relying on individual behavior change, Blue Zones emphasizes environmental improvements that encourage natural movement, improve safety, reduce stress, and strengthen social connection.

Built environment strategies prioritize walkability, visibility, human-scaled design, and emotionally positive public spaces, recognizing that how places feel directly influences how people move, connect, and live each day.

Designing Places That Support Health, Movement & Belonging Encourage Natural
Movement Improve Safety & Visibility Reduce Stress & Enhance Emotional Health
Strengthen Community &
Social Connection
A Blue Zones Project

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3. Desert Sand-Verbena California Poppy Desert Sunflower Desert Mustard Desert Popcorn Flower Desert Lily Local Desert Wild Flowers
The Downtown Desert Superbloom initiative applies Blue Zones built environment principles by transforming the south Palm Springs utilitarian parking structure into a people-centered landmark that support movement, safety, and connection. Inspired by native desert wildflowers, this high-visibility design enhances pedestrian walkability, parking awareness, and improve the overall experience of downtown Palm Springs.

By activating previously overlooked infrastructure with large-scale botanical forms, the project promotes safer pedestrian behavior, discourages vandalism, and strengthens civic pride. More than beautification, Desert Superbloom functions as public wellness infrastructure, reinforcing belonging while celebrating the desert’s natural identity.

Phase I: Downtown Desert Superbloom Initiative
A Blue Zones Project

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Desert Superbloom is a tool for urban improvement and way-finding through a botanically driven tribute to local flora. These flower murals are a visual expression of Palm Springs’ vibrant relationship with the desert’s past, present, and future. A Blue Zones Project + local flora names will be placed on each wall for visitor awareness.

Phase I: Three Wall Structure: South Garage
Desert Superbloom is a large-scale, three-wall mural inspired by native desert wildflowers and the rare, fleeting phenomenon of a natural superbloom. While the real superbloom appears only under perfect conditions, this mural translates that moment into a permanent, yearround expression of colorful, local flora in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, CA.

4. Desert Sunflower Desert Sand-Verbena California Poppy A Blue Zones Project

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Why Here, Why Now

5. Nearby parking garages, including
this structure, operate at just 15–29%
capacity on weekends. Desert
Superbloom acts as a vibrant visual
landmark, drawing attention to
e x i s t i n g , u n d e r u s e d p a r k i n g
resources and helping rebalance
downtown traffic flow through wayfinding. Locals and visitors alike can say, “Park at the flowers.”, and
encourage walking in this arts,
tourism and business district.

North Facing
Walkability & Solving
Parking Imbalance

27.5 ft.
12 ft.

In partnership with Palm Springs
Parks & Recreation, this Blue Zones
Project i n cl u d e s a co m m u n i ty
engagement component, inviting
youth and community members to
participate in painting supervised
mural elements. This experience
introduces community members to
civic collaboration and public art,
while fostering pride, stewardship,
and deeper connection to downtown
Palm Springs.

West Facing
Community Pride & Impact
30 ft.
12 ft.

By investing in a professionally
executed mural by local artists,
these public parking structure walls
are reclaimed for our local and
v i s i t o r c o m m u n i t y, r e d u c i n g
repeated vandalism, lowering longterm maintenance costs, and signaling positive pride, emotional
health, vibrant color, and care for
our shared spaces.

South Facing
Curbing Vandalism
45 ft.
12 ft.

A Blue Zones Project

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6. Proposed Investment: $24,000
This multi-surface mural spans three walls of
the South Garage, transforming underutilized
infrastructure into a cohesive, highly visible
pedestrian landmark that supports walkability
and community well-being.

Phase I: Mural Pricing Overview
+ Community Activation
In partnership with Palm Springs Parks &
Recreation, SUPERBLOOM will lead a public
painting activation, inviting community
participation in bringing the mural to life.

Built Environment Impact
• Establishes visual identity, reinforcing downtown as a walkable, human-scaled environment. • Enhances visibility and awareness in a high-traffic, downtown zone. • Contributes to traffic calming perception and improved safety confidence. • Activates overlooked space to reduce vandalism and increase shared ownership. • Elevates everyday experience of moving through downtown through nature-inspired design.

A Blue Zones Project

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Desert Superbloom encouraging movement & active transportation Desert Superbloom enhances safety and encourages human-scaled streets Desert Superbloom fosters community connection and belonging Desert Superbloom elevates public spaces into vibrant, healthy places to live Rather than just beautifying space, well-designed murals contribute to the experience of place. They signal that the area is a destination for connection, movement, reflection, and social exchange, mirroring Blue Zones’ emphasis on environments that support healthy living in all aspects of daily life.

Colorful, visually engaging public art creates destinations that invite walking, gathering, and exploration. By transforming what would otherwise be neutral or auto-centric areas into spaces that draw pedestrians, the mural supports the walkability and active movement Blue Zones champions.

Art on public surfaces has been shown to slow traffic, increase visibility, and reduce accidents, making public spaces feel safer and more welcoming. This directly supports Blue Zones goals around street connectivity and community safety.

SUPERBLOOM murals can be co-created with community, inviting local participation and coownership. This kind of engagement builds social networks, strengthens resident ties to place, and drives the kind of communal interaction Blue Zones seeks to cultivate through built environment work.

Built Environment Impact: Supporting Blue Zones Goals
A Blue Zones Project 7.

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: MAY 27, 2026 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: APPROVE A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A REIMBURSEMENT OF

ALL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CONVENTION CENTER

IMPROVEMENTS WITH FUTURE DEBT PROCEEDS IF PAID PRIOR TO

THE ISSUANCE OF DEBT
FROM: Scott C. Stiles, City Manager
BY: Department of Finance and Treasury
SUMMARY:

The City Council is considering financing improvements to the City’s Convention Center with the issuance of tax-exempt obligations. Should the City expend funds on items relating to the rehabilitation, modernization, and expansion of the Convention Center prior to the issuance of the tax-exempt obligations, and expect to be reimbursed from the proceeds, it is necessary under federal tax law for the City to declare its intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds of the tax-exempt obligations.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS

DECLARING ITS INTENT TO ISSUE TAX-EXEMPT BONDS TO BE USED TO

REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR EXPENDITURES PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS”.

BACKGROUND:

In the Measure J budget for FY26 and FY27, the Commission recommended, and the City Council approved, design costs of $4.45 million and $4.68 million respectively for the Convention Center improvements. These amounts were approved with the expectation the Measure J fund would be reimbursed for these costs, and any other costs, expended for the Convention Center improvements once debt had been issued to fund the project in its entirety. This resolution allows for those costs to be reimbursed.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:

N/A.

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City Council Staff Report
May 27, 2026 -- Page 2
Approve Resolution Reimbursement
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLANNING:

This item aligns with the City Council’s Strategic Plan Broad Goal of Public Safety and Community Services, and the Foundation of Financial and Organizational Well-Being.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

REVIEWED BY:

Department Director: Kristopher J. Mooney
City Manager: Scott Stiles
ATTACHMENTS:

A. Resolution
B. Memo from Best Best & Krieger, LLP

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ATTACHMENT A
Resolution

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55575.70019\44917854.1
3 RESOLUTION NO. _____

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS

DECLARING ITS INTENT TO ISSUE TAX-EXEMPT BONDS

TO BE USED TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR

EXPENDITURES PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH
BONDS
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs (the “City”) desires and intends to finance the rehabilitation, modernization and expansion of the Palm Springs Convention Center (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the City expects to cause the execution, delivery and sale of tax exempt obligations such as bonds, in one or more series, for the purpose of providing financing for a portion of the Project in a principal amount of approximately $20,000,000 (the “Obligations”); and
WHEREAS, the City expects to incur certain expenditures relating to the Project and to pay for such expenditures from the City’s moneys on hand prior to the execution of the Obligations (the “Reimbursement Expenditures”); and WHEREAS, the City reasonably expects to use a portion of the proceeds of the Obligations to reimburse the City for expenditures made prior to the date the Obligations are entered into;

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Declaration of Official Intent. The City hereby declares its official intent, subject to the further approval of this Council, to use up to $20,000,000 of the proceeds of the Obligations to reimburse itself for the Reimbursement Expenditures. It is intended that this Resolution shall constitute a declaration of “official intent” within the meaning of Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated under Section 150 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

SECTION 2. Other Approvals. The adoption of this Resolution shall not bind the City to proceed with execution and delivery of the Obligations until and unless all other necessary actions and approvals are taken or received in accordance with all applicable laws.

SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

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Resolution No.__

ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF MAY 2026.

Scott C. Stiles, City Manager
ATTEST:

Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk

CERTIFICATION

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )
ss.

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, BRENDA PREE, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that Resolution No. is a full, true, and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on the 27th day of May 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Palm Springs, California, this day of May 2026.

Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk

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ATTACHMENT B
Memo from Best Best &
Krieger, LLP

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55575.70019\44970036.1
Kimberly A. Byrens
(951) 826-8273
[email protected]
3390 University Avenue.5th Floor.P.O. Box 1028.Riverside, CA 92502 Phone: (951) 686-1450 | Fax: (951) 686-3083
www.bbklaw.com
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, City Manager and City Attorney
From: Bond Counsel
Date: May 27, 2026
Re: City of Palm Springs Convention Center Improvements - Reimbursement Resolution
The City Council is considering financing improvements to the City’s Convention Center with the issuance of tax-exempt obligations. Should the City expend funds on items relating to the rehabilitation, modernization, and expansion of the Convention Center prior to the issuance of the tax-exempt obligations, and expect to be reimbursed from the proceeds, it is necessary under federal tax law for the City to declare its intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds of the taxexempt obligations.

Attached is a resolution declaring the intent of the City to be reimbursed from the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations in the event that the City spends money on items relating to the modernization, rehabilitation and expansion of the Convention Center. The resolution in no way obligates the City to issue the obligations in the future.

Should the City Council wish to seek reimbursement from tax-exempt obligations relating to the facility, it should consider adopting the accompanying resolution.

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: MAY 27, 2026 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS WITH DESERT CONCEPTS CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC. FOR ONCALL ASPHALT REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT SERVICES FROM: Scott C. Stiles, City Manager
BY: David McAbee, Director of Public Works
SUMMARY:

This action will award construction contracts to Desert Concepts Construction, Inc. in the amount of $960,000 and Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $640,000 for oncall asphalt repair and replacement services for an initial three-year term.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Approve Construction Contract No. 26B076 with Desert Concepts Construction, Inc., to provide on-call asphalt repair and replacement services in an amount not to exceed $960,000 for an initial three-year term commencing on May 28, 2026, and continuing through May 27, 2029, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion;

2. Approve Construction Contract No. 26B077 with Onyx Paving Company, Inc., to provide on-call asphalt repair and replacement services in an amount not to exceed $640,000 for an initial three-year term commencing on May 28, 2026, and continuing through May 27, 2029, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion;

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.

BUSINESS PRINCIPAL DISCLOSURE:

According to the Public Integrity Disclosure forms (Attachment C) submitted in April of 2026, Desert Concepts Construction, Inc., and Onyx Paving Company, Inc., are registered in the state of California.

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City Council Staff Report
May 27, 2026 -- Page 2
Construction Contracts for On-Call Asphalt Repair and Replacement Services BACKGROUND:

The Public Works Department requires the services of qualified and properly licensed contractors to provide on-call asphalt repair and replacement services at various locations throughout the City to support ongoing roadway maintenance, accessibility improvements, and related capital and operational needs.

The City owns, operates, and maintains approximately 416 lane miles of public roadway infrastructure requiring continuous asphalt pavement maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation to preserve structural integrity, ensure public safety, and maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local standards.

The City is establishing on-call delivery contracts under which services shall be performed on an as-needed basis and authorized solely through written purchase orders issued by the City’s Public Works Department. For each purchase order, the City will determine the specific location, scope, quantities, construction methods, and schedule of work based on operational priorities, pavement conditions, and available funding. No minimum quantity of work is guaranteed under this agreement.

Work may include planned maintenance activities, accessibility improvements, capital improvement support, and unanticipated or emergency repairs necessary to address pavement failures, safety hazards, or operational deficiencies within the public right-ofway.

This agreement is intended to provide the City with a flexible, cost-effective, reliable mechanism for delivering consistent, high-quality asphalt pavement services while minimizing disruption to the traveling public.

The City’s current agreement for on-call asphalt repair and replacement services is with Onyx Paving Company, Inc., (Onyx) under Agreement No. 24B082 (24B082), in an amount not to exceed $900,000. The agreement began on May 13, 2024, and continues through May 12, 2027. Services are provided on an as-needed basis throughout the City.

The City’s current agreement with Onyx is nearing its not-to-exceed limit, requiring solicitation of these needed services. Additionally, the City previously awarded a single contract for these services, and has determined awarding on-call agreements with two vendors would provide greater flexibility and redundancy in service delivery. Staff recommend awarding two contracts for these services, with a primary and a secondary, to ensure continued availability of on-call asphalt services without interruption.

STAFF ANALYSIS:

The contracts with Desert Concepts Construction, Inc., and Onyx Paving Company, Inc., are on-call, as-needed type contracts. The bids were used to determine the lowest, responsive, responsible bidders and to set the unit rates for the contracts; however, the

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Construction Contracts for On-Call Asphalt Repair and Replacement Services actual amount of the contracts is based on the budgeted amount set by the Department and will therefore not match the bid amounts.

On March 16, 2026, the Procurement and Contracting Department issued Invitation for Bids (IFB 26-05) for on-call asphalt repair and replacement services based on the specifications provided by the Public Works Department. IFB 26-05 was advertised in the local newspaper, and published on the PlanetBids website with notification to 536 registered vendors. This outreach resulted in the submission of 5 bids.

The following contractors submitted bids for consideration by the April 15, 2026, deadline.

Vendor Location Bids
Desert Concepts Construction, Inc. Indio, CA $547,625.00 Onyx Paving Company, Inc. Yorba Linda, CA $828,000.00
Hardy & Harper, Inc. Lake Forest, CA $918,000.00
Granite Construction Company Indio, CA $923,902.75
Paveco Construction, Inc. Baldwin Park, CA $1,785,003.10 The Departments’ intent for this solicitation is to award two contracts to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders. Desert Concepts Construction, Inc., will be the primary contract holder and Onyx Paving Company, Inc. will be the secondary. The department will reach out to the primary contract holder first and if they are unable to perform the work, the department will reach out to the secondary contract holder. The unit pricing is fixed for the first year and subject to a CPI increase in the following years.

Therefore, staff recommend approval of Construction Contracts (26B076) with Desert Concepts Construction, Inc., and (26B077) with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for on-call asphalt repair and replacement services for the initial three-year term in the amounts not to exceed $960,000 and $640,000, respectively, effective May 28, 2026, through May 27, 2029, subject to two one-year optional renewals at the sole discretion of the City.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:

The requested City Council action is not a “Project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to Section 15378(a), a “Project” means the whole of an action, which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. The requested action is to approve contracts for the above-mentioned services, and is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15378(b), in that a “Project” does not include: (5) Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLANNING:

This item aligns with the City Council Strategic Plan Broad Goal of Infrastructure and Facilities.

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City Council Staff Report
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Construction Contracts for On-Call Asphalt Repair and Replacement Services FISCAL IMPACT:

The total not-to-exceed amount of both contracts for the initial three-year term is $1,600,000. This includes $960,000 for Desert Concepts Construction, Inc. and $640,000 for Onyx Paving Company, Inc.

Funding is available in both the current Fiscal Year 2025-26 and 2026-27 budgets and will be budgeted in subsequent years.

Public Works: 1006515-40105 & 60025; 5206570-40105 & 50119 Gas Tax: 1333090-80000
Measure A -Local: 1343085-80000
Measure J: 2603080-80000
Measure J Deferred Maintenance: 2603205-50119
REVIEWED BY:

Assistant Director Public Works: Daniel Martinez
Director of Public Works: David McAbee
Procurement and Contracting Manager: Tabitha Richards
Assistant City Manager: Teresa Gallavan
City Manager: Scott Stiles
ATTACHMENTS:

A. Construction Contract (26B076) – Desert Concepts Construction, Inc.

B. Construction Contract (26B077) – Onyx Paving Company, Inc.

C. Public Integrity Disclosure Forms

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ATTACHMENT “A”
Desert Concept Construction Inc. 26B076

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Revised 10.5.21 1 SHORT FORM CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

SHORT FORM CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ON-CALL ASPHALT REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT SERVICES

1. PARTIES AND DATE.

This Contract is made and entered into this 28th day of May 2026 (“Effective Date”) by and between the City of Palm Springs, a California charter city and municipal corporation (“City”) and Desert Concepts Construction, Inc., a California corporation (“Contractor”). City and Contractor are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Contract.

2. RECITALS.

2.1 City. City is a public agency organized under the laws of the State of California, with power to contract for services necessary to achieve its purpose.

2.2 Contractor. Contractor desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain construction services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract. Contractor represents that it is duly licensed and experienced in providing on-call asphalt repair and replacement related construction services to public clients, that it and its employees or subcontractors have all necessary licenses and permits to perform the services in the State of California, and that it is familiar with the plans of City. The following license classifications are required for this Project: Class A, or B, or C-8

2.3 Project. City desires to engage Contractor to render such services for the on-call asphalt repair and replacement services (“Project”) as set forth in this Contract.

2.4 Project Documents & Certifications. Contractor has obtained, and delivers concurrently herewith, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Insurance Certificates and related endorsements, and Contractor’s required license(s) as required by the Contract.

3. TERMS

3.1 Compensation and Payment.

3.1.1 Amount of Compensation. As consideration for performance of the Work required herein, City agrees to pay Contractor the Total Contract Price of Nine Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($960,000) (“Total Contract Price”) provided that such amount shall be subject to adjustment pursuant to the applicable terms of this Contract or written change orders approved and signed in advance by the City.

3.1.2 Payment of Compensation. If the Work is scheduled for completion in thirty (30) or less calendar days, City will arrange for payment of the Total Contract Price upon completion and approval by City of the Work. If the Work is scheduled for completion in more than thirty (30) calendar days, City will pay Contractor on a monthly basis as provided for herein.

On or before the fifth (5th) day of each month, Contractor shall submit to the City an itemized application for payment in the format supplied by the City indicating the amount of Work completed since commencement of the Work or since the last progress payment. These applications shall

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be supported by evidence which is required by this Contract and such other documentation as the City may require. The Contractor shall certify that the Work for which payment is requested has been done and that the materials listed are stored where indicated. Contractor may be required to furnish a detailed schedule of values upon request of the City and in such detail and form as the City shall request, showing the quantities, unit prices, overhead, profit, and all other expenses involved in order to provide a basis for determining the amount of progress payments.

3.1.3 Prompt Payment. City shall review and pay all progress payment requests in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 20104.50 of the California Public Contract Code. However, no progress payments will be made for Work not completed in accordance with this Contract. Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations relating to the proper payment of its employees, subcontractors, suppliers or others.

3.1.4 Contract Retentions. If this Contract is greater than Five Thousand dollars ($5,000), from each approved progress estimate, five percent (5%) will be deducted and retained by the City, and the remainder will be paid to Contractor. All Contract retention shall be released and paid to Contractor and subcontractors pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 7107.

3.1.5 Other Retentions. In addition to Contract retentions, the City may deduct from each progress payment an amount necessary to protect City from loss because of:
(1) liquidated damages which have accrued as of the date of the application for payment; (2) any sums expended by the City in performing any of Contractor’s obligations under the Contract which Contractor has failed to perform or has performed inadequately; (3) defective Work not remedied; (4) stop notices as allowed by state law; (5) reasonable doubt that the Work can be completed for the unpaid balance of the Total Contract Price or within the scheduled completion date; (6) unsatisfactory prosecution of the Work by Contractor; (7) unauthorized deviations from the Contract; (8) failure of Contractor to maintain or submit on a timely basis proper and sufficient documentation as required by the Contract or by City during the prosecution of the Work; (9) erroneous or false estimates by Contractor of the value of the Work performed; (10) any sums representing expenses, losses, or damages as determined by the City, incurred by the City for which Contractor is liable under the Contract; and (11) any other sums which the City is entitled to recover from Contractor under the terms of the Contract or pursuant to state law, including Section 1727 of the California Labor Code. The failure by the City to deduct any of these sums from a progress payment shall not constitute a waiver of the City’s right to such sums.

3.1.6 Substitutions for Contract Retentions. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code section 22300, Contractor may substitute securities for any money withheld by the City to ensure the performance under the Contract. At the request and expense of Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the City, with the State or a federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, who shall return such securities to Contractor upon satisfactory completion of the Contract. Deposit of securities with an escrow agent shall be subject to a written agreement between the escrow agent and the City, which provides that no portion of the securities shall be paid to Contractor until the City has certified to the escrow agent, in writing, that the Contract has been satisfactorily completed. The City shall certify that the Contract has been satisfactorily completed within sixty (60) days of work "completion" as defined in Section 7107(c) of the California Public Contract Code. Securities eligible for investment under this section shall be limited to those listed in Section 16430 of the Government Code, bank or savings & loan certificates of deposit, interest-bearing demand deposit accounts, stand-by letters of credit, or any other security mutually agreed to by Contractor.

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3.1.7 Payment to Subcontractors. Contractor shall pay all subcontractors for and on account of work performed by such subcontractors in accordance with the terms of their respective subcontracts and as provided for in Section 7108.5 of the California Business and Professions Code. Such payments to subcontractors shall be based on the measurements and estimates made and progress payments provided to Contractor pursuant to this Contract.

3.1.8 Title to Work. As security for partial, progress, or other payments, title to Work for which such payments are made shall pass to the City at the time of payment. To the extent that title has not previously been vested in the City by reason of payments, full title shall pass to the City at delivery of the Work at the destination and time specified in this Contract. Such transferred title shall in each case be good, free and clear from any and all security interests, liens, or other encumbrances. Contractor promises and agrees that it will not pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise encumber the items in any manner that would result in any lien, security interest, charge, or claim upon or against said items. Such transfer of title shall not imply acceptance by the City, nor relieve Contractor from the responsibility to strictly comply with the Contract, and shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for any loss of or damage to items.

3.1.9 Labor and Material Releases. Contractor shall furnish City with labor and material releases from all subcontractors performing work on, or furnishing materials for, the Work governed by this Contract prior to final payment by City.

3.2 Period of Performance and Liquidated Damages.

3.2.1 Contractor shall perform and complete all Work under this Contract within the three (3) year term, beginning the Effective Date of the Notice to Proceed (“Contract Time”). Contractor shall perform its Work in strict accordance with any completion schedule, construction schedule or project milestones developed by the City. Such schedules or milestones may be included as part of Exhibits “A” or “B” attached hereto, or may be provided separately in writing to Contractor. Contractor agrees that if such Work is not completed within the aforementioned Contract Time and/or pursuant to any such completion schedule, construction schedule or project milestones developed pursuant to provisions of the Contract, it is understood, acknowledged and agreed that the City will suffer damage. Pursuant to Government Code Section 53069.85, Contractor shall pay to the City as fixed and liquidated damages the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per day for each and every calendar day of delay beyond the Contract Time or beyond any completion schedule, construction schedule or Project milestones established pursuant to the Contract.

3.2.2 If Contractor is delayed in the performance or progress of the Work by a Force Majeure Event (as defined herein), then the Contractor shall be entitled to a time extension, as provided herein, when the Work stopped is on the critical path and shall not be charged liquidated damages. Such a non-compensable adjustment shall be Contractor’s sole and exclusive remedy for such delays and the Contractor will not receive an adjustment to the Total Contract Price or any other compensation. Contractor must submit a timely request in accordance with the requirements of the Contract.

3.2.3 A Force Majeure Event shall mean an event that materially affects a party’s performance and is one or more of the following: (1) Acts of God or other natural disasters occurring at the project site; (2) terrorism or other acts of a public enemy; (3) orders of governmental authorities (including, without limitation, unreasonable and unforeseeable delay in the issuance of permits or approvals by governmental authorities that are required for the work); (4) pandemics, epidemics or quarantine restrictions; and (5) strikes and other organized labor

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action occurring at the project site and the effects thereof on the work, only to the extent such strikes and other organized labor action are beyond the control of Contractor and its subcontractors, of every tier, and to the extent the effects thereof cannot be avoided by use of replacement workers. For purposes of this section, “orders of governmental authorities,” includes ordinances, emergency proclamations and orders, rules to protect the public health, welfare and safety, and other actions of the City in its capacity as a municipal authority.

3.3 Incorporation of Documents. This Contract includes and hereby incorporates in full by reference the following documents, including all exhibits, drawings, specifications and documents therein, and attachments and addenda thereto:
• Services/Schedule (Exhibit “A”)
• Schedule of Compensation (Exhibit “B”)
• Special Conditions (Exhibit “C”)
• Contractor’s Certificate Regarding Workers’ Compensation (Exhibit “D”) • Public Works Contractor Registration Certification (Exhibit “E”) • Payment and Performance Bonds (Exhibit “F”)
• Executive Order N-6-22 Certification (Exhibit “G”)
• Fleet Compliance Certification (Exhibit “H”)
• Addenda
• Change Orders executed by the City
• Notice Inviting Bids, if any
• Instructions to Bidders, if any
• Contractor’s Bid
To the extent there is a conflict between any portions of this Contract, the order of precedence shall be as follows: change orders, special conditions, technical specifications, plans/construction drawings, general contract terms, scope of work, standard plans, advertisements for bid/proposals, bids/proposals or other documents submitted by Contractor.

3.4 Contractor’s Basic Obligation; Scope of Work.

3.4.1 Scope of Work. Contractor promises and agrees, at its own cost and expense, to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately complete the Project, including all structures and facilities necessary for the Project or described in the Contract (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Work”), for a Total Contract Price as specified pursuant to this Contract. All Work shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with the above referenced documents, as well as the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The schedule of compensation for the Work are further described in Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Special Conditions, if any, relating to the Work are described in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

3.4.2 Change in Scope of Work. Any change in the scope of the Work, method of performance, nature of materials or price thereof, or any other matter materially affecting the performance or nature of the Work shall not be paid for or accepted unless such change, addition or deletion is approved in advance and in writing by a valid change order executed by the City. Should Contractor request a change order due to unforeseen circumstances affecting the performance of the Work, such request shall be made within five (5) business days of the date such circumstances are discovered or shall waive its right to request a change order

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due to such circumstances. If the Parties cannot agree on any change in price required by such change in the Work, the City may direct the Contractor to proceed with the performance of the change on a time and materials basis.

3.4.3 Change Orders. Changes to the Contract Time (as defined in Section

3.3) or Total Contract Price shall be in the form of a written Change Order, either signed by both parties or issued unilaterally by the City. No adjustment shall be made to the Contract Time unless the delay impacts the critical path to completion and the delay was not caused in whole or in part by the Contractor. The City’s liability to Contractor for delays for which the City is responsible shall be limited to only an extension of time unless such delays were unreasonable under the circumstances. Failure to timely request a Change Order shall constitute a waiver of any right to adjust the Contract Time or the Total Contract Price. All requests for Change Orders shall be accompanied by detailed supporting documentation, including but not limited to payroll records, invoices, schedules, and any other documentation requested by the City for the purpose of determining the additional costs or the impact of any delay. If the change involves Work bid at a unit price, then the Total Contract Price shall be increased at the unit price. If there is no unit price, then the Total Contract Price shall be adjusted to account for costs actually incurred plus an allowed mark-up of fifteen percent (15%), which shall constitute the entire amount of profit, markups, field or home office overhead costs, including personnel, equipment or office space, any materials, or any costs of equipment idle time for such work. Regardless of ownership, equipment rates shall not exceed the listed prevailing rates at local equipment rental agencies, or distributors, at the time the work is performed. Nothing herein shall prevent the Parties from agreeing to a lump sum cost.

3.4.4 Changes Ordered By City. City may at any time issue a written directive ordering additions, deletions, or changes to the Work. Contractor shall proceed with the work in accordance with the directive. To the extent the directive results in extra work or requires additional Contract Time, Contractor shall request a Change Order within seven (7) days of receiving the Work Directive. If any costs are not capable of being determined within seven (7) days, then Contractor shall request a Change Order within seven (7) days of when the costs are capable of being determined.

3.4.5 Changes Requested By Contractor. With respect to any matter that may involve or require an adjustment to the Contract Time or the Contract Price, Contractor shall provide written notice of the underlying facts and circumstances that gave rise to the potential change within seven (7) days or prior to the alteration of conditions, whichever is earlier. Failure to give notice shall constitute a waiver of Contractor’s right to a change order. If any costs are not capable of being determined within seven (7) days, then Contractor shall request a Change Order within seven (7) days of when the costs are capable of being determined.

3.5 Substitutions/”Or Equal”. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), the City may make a finding that designates certain products, things, or services by specific brand or trade name. Unless specifically designated in this Contract, whenever any material, process, or article is indicated or specified by grade, patent, or proprietary name or by name of manufacturer, such Specifications shall be deemed to be used for the purpose of facilitating the description of the material, process or article desired and shall be deemed to be followed by the words “or equal.”
Contractor may, unless otherwise stated, offer for substitution any material, process or article which shall be substantially equal or better in every respect to that so indicated or specified in this Contract. However, the City may have adopted certain uniform standards for certain materials,

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processes and articles. Contractor shall submit requests, together with substantiating data, for substitution of any “or equal” material, process or article no later than thirty-five (35) days after award of the Contract. To facilitate the construction schedule and sequencing, some requests may need to be submitted before thirty-five (35) days after award of Contract. Provisions regarding submission of “or equal” requests shall not in any way authorize an extension of time for performance of this Contract. If a proposed “or equal” substitution request is rejected, Contractor shall be responsible for providing the specified material, process or article. The burden of proof as to the equality of any material, process or article shall rest with Contractor.

The City has the complete and sole discretion to determine if a material, process or article is an “or equal” material, process or article that may be substituted. Data required to substantiate requests for substitutions of an “or equal” material, process or article data shall include a signed affidavit from Contractor stating that, and describing how, the substituted “or equal” material, process or article is equivalent to that specified in every way except as listed on the affidavit.

Substantiating data shall include any and all illustrations, specifications, and other relevant data including catalog information which describes the requested substituted “or equal” material, process or article, and substantiates that it is an “or equal” to the material, process or article. The substantiating data must also include information regarding the durability and lifecycle cost of the requested substituted “or equal” material, process or article. Failure to submit all the required substantiating data, including the signed affidavit, to the City in a timely fashion will result in the rejection of the proposed substitution.

Contractor shall bear all of the City’s costs associated with the review of substitution requests.

Contractor shall be responsible for all costs related to a substituted “or equal” material, process or article. Contractor is directed to the Special Conditions (if any) to review any findings made pursuant to Public Contract Code section 3400.

3.6 Standard of Performance; Performance of Employees. Contractor shall perform all Work under this Contract in a skillful and workmanlike manner, and consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Contractor represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Work. Contractor warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Work assigned to them.

Finally, Contractor represents that it, its employees and subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Work, including a City Business License, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Contract. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Contract, Contractor shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any work necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by Contractor’s failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the safety of persons or the Work, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Work in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by Contractor and shall not be re-employed on the Work.

3.7 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Contractual Relationship. City retains Contractor on an independent contractor basis and Contractor is not an employee of City. Any additional personnel performing the work governed by this Contract on behalf of Contractor shall at all times be under Contractor’s exclusive direction and control. Contractor shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance under this Contract and as required by law. Contractor shall be responsible for all reports and obligations

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respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.

3.8 City’s Basic Obligation. City agrees to engage and does hereby engage Contractor as an independent contractor to furnish all materials and to perform all Work according to the terms and conditions herein contained for the sum set forth above. Except as otherwise provided in the Contract, the City shall pay to Contractor, as full consideration for the satisfactory performance by Contractor of the services and obligations required by this Contract, the belowreferenced compensation in accordance with compensation provisions set forth in the Contract.

3.9 Labor.

3.9.1 Prevailing Wages. Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720 et seq., and 1770 et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq., (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on “public works” and “maintenance” projects. Since the Work is being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $15,000 or more for maintenance or $25,000 or more for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair, Contractor agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Contractor with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Contract. Contractor shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at Contractor’s principal place of business and at the project site. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor and any subcontractor shall forfeit a penalty of up to $200 per calendar day or portion thereof for each worker paid less than the prevailing wage rates.

3.9.2 Apprenticeable Crafts. When Contractor employs workmen in an apprenticeable craft or trade, Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Section 1777.5 of the California Labor Code with respect to the employment of properly registered apprentices upon public works. The primary responsibility for compliance with said section for all apprenticeable occupations shall be with Contractor. The Contractor or any subcontractor that is determined by the Labor Commissioner to have knowingly violated Section 1777.5 shall forfeit as a civil penalty an amount not exceeding $100 for each full calendar day of noncompliance, or such greater amount as provided by law.

3.9.3 Hours of Work. Contractor is advised that eight (8) hours labor constitutes a legal day’s work. Pursuant to Section 1813 of the California Labor Code, Contractor shall forfeit a penalty of $25.00 per worker for each day that each worker is permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any one calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one calendar week, except when payment for overtime is made at not less than one and one-half (1-1/2) times the basic rate for that worker.

3.9.4 Payroll Records. Contractor and each subcontractor shall keep an accurate payroll record, showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by him or her in connection with the public work. The payroll records shall be certified and shall be available for inspection at

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all reasonable hours at the principal office of Contractor in the manner provided in Labor Code section 1776. In the event of noncompliance with the requirements of this section, Contractor shall have 10 days in which to comply subsequent to receipt of written notice specifying in what respects such Contractor must comply with this section. Should noncompliance still be evident after such 10-day period, Contractor shall, as a penalty to City, forfeit not more than $100.00 for each calendar day or portion thereof, for each worker, until strict compliance is effectuated. The amount of the forfeiture is to be determined by the Labor Commissioner. A contractor who is found to have violated the provisions of law regarding wages on Public Works with the intent to defraud shall be ineligible to bid on Public Works contracts for a period of one to three years as determined by the Labor Commissioner. Upon the request of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, such penalties shall be withheld from progress payments then due. The responsibility for compliance with this section is on Contractor.

In accordance with Labor Code section 1771.4, the Contractor and each subcontractor shall furnish the certified payroll records directly to the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) on a weekly basis and in the format prescribed by the DIR, which may include electronic submission.

The requirement to submit certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code section 1771.4 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4.

3.9.5 Contractor and Subcontractor Registration. Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the DIR. No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the DIR to perform public work. Contractor is directed to review, fill out and execute the Public Works Contractor Registration Certification attached hereto as Exhibit “E” prior to contract execution. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.

3.9.6 Labor Compliance; Stop Orders. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. It shall be the Contractor’s sole responsibility to evaluate and pay the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this Contract and applicable law. Any stop orders issued by the DIR against Contractor or any subcontractor that affect Contractor’s performance of Work, including any delay, shall be Contractor’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Contractor caused delay subject to any applicable liquidated damages and shall not be compensable by the City. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the DIR against Contractor or any subcontractor.

3.10 Performance of Work; Jobsite Obligations.

3.10.1 Water Quality Management and Compliance.

3.10.1.1 Water Quality Management and Compliance. Contractor shall keep itself and all subcontractors, staff, and employees fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations that may impact, or be implicated by the performance of the Work including, without limitation, all applicable provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. §§ 1300); the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Cal Water Code §§ 13000-14950); local ordinances regulating discharges of storm

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water; and any and all regulations, policies, or permits issued pursuant to any such authority regulating the discharge of pollutants, as that term is used in the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, to any ground or surface water in the State.

3.10.1.2 Compliance with the Statewide Construction General Permit.

Contractor shall comply with all conditions of the most recent iteration of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activity, issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (“Permit”). It shall be Contractor’s sole responsibility to file a Notice of Intent and procure coverage under the Permit for all construction activity which results in the disturbance of more than one acre of total land area or which is part of a larger common area of development or sale. Prior to initiating work, Contractor shall be solely responsible for preparing and implementing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) as required by the Permit. Contractor shall be responsible for procuring, implementing and complying with the provisions of the Permit and the SWPPP, including the standard provisions, and monitoring and reporting requirements as required by the Permit. The Permit requires the SWPPP to be a “living document” that changes as necessary to meet the conditions and requirements of the job site as it progresses through difference phases of construction and is subject to different weather conditions. It shall be Contractor’s sole responsibility to update the SWPPP as necessary to address conditions at the project site.

3.10.1.3 Other Water Quality Rules Regulations and Policies. Contractor shall comply with the lawful requirements of any applicable municipality, drainage City, or local agency regarding discharges of storm water to separate storm drain systems or other watercourses under their jurisdiction, including applicable requirements in municipal storm water management programs.

3.10.1.4 Cost of Compliance. Storm, surface, nuisance, or other waters may be encountered at various times during construction of the Work. Therefore, the Contractor, hereby acknowledges that it has investigated the risk arising from such waters and assumes any and all risks and liabilities arising therefrom.

3.10.1.5 Liability for Non-Compliance. Failure to comply with laws, regulations, standards, ordinances, and permits listed in Sections 3.10.1.1, 3.10.1.2, 3.10.1.3, and 3.10.1.4 of the Contract is a violation of federal and state law. Pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Contract, Contractor hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents for any alleged violations. In addition, City may seek damages from Contractor for any delay in completing the Work in accordance with the Contract, if such delay is caused by or related to Contractor’s failure to comply with the Permit.

3.10.1.6 Reservation of Right to Defend. City reserves the right to defend any enforcement action brought against the City for Contractor’s failure to comply with the Permit or any other relevant water quality law, regulation, or policy. Pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Contract, Contractor hereby agrees to be bound by, and to reimburse the City for the costs (including the City’s attorney’s fees) associated with, any settlement reached between the City and the relevant enforcement entity.

3.10.1.7 Training. In addition to the standard of performance requirements set forth in this Contract, Contractor warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the work assigned to them without impacting water quality in violation of the laws, regulations and policies described in paragraph 3.10.1.

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Contractor further warrants that it, its employees and subcontractors will receive adequate training, as determined by City, regarding the requirements of the laws, regulations and policies described in paragraph 3.10.1 as they may relate to the Work provided under this Contract. Upon request, City will provide the Contractor with a list of training programs that meet the requirements of this paragraph.

3.10.2 Safety. Contractor shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the specifications relating to safety measures applicable in particular operations or kinds of work. In carrying out its Work, Contractor shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the Work and the conditions under which the Work is to be performed. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to, adequate life protection and lifesaving equipment; adequate illumination for underground and night operations; instructions in accident prevention for all employees, such as machinery guards, safe walkways, scaffolds, ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, fall protection and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures. Furthermore, Contractor shall prominently display the names and telephone numbers of at least two medical doctors practicing in the vicinity of the Project, as well as the telephone number of the local ambulance service, adjacent to all telephones at the Project site.

3.10.3 Laws and Regulations. Contractor shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Contract or the Work, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Contractor shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Work. If Contractor observes that the drawings or specifications are at variance with any law, rule or regulation, it shall promptly notify the City in writing. Any necessary changes shall be made by written change order. If Contractor performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations and without giving written notice to the City, Contractor shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. City is a public entity of the State of California subject to certain provisions of the Health & Safety Code, Government Code, Public Contract Code, and Labor Code of the State. It is stipulated and agreed that all provisions of the law applicable to the public contracts of a municipality are a part of this Contract to the same extent as though set forth herein and will be complied with. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers, employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Contract, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.

3.10.4 Permits and Licenses. Contractor shall be responsible for securing City permits and licenses necessary to perform the Work described herein, including, but not limited to, a City Business License. While Contractor will not be charged a fee for any City permits, Contractor shall pay the City’s applicable business license fee. Any ineligible contractor or subcontractor pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1777.1 and 1777.7 may not perform work on this Project.

3.10.5 Trenching Work. If the Total Contract Price exceeds $25,000 and if the Work governed by this Contract entails excavation of any trench or trenches five (5) feet or more in depth, Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the California Labor Code, including Section 6705. To this end, Contractor shall submit for City’s review and approval a

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detailed plan showing the design of shoring, bracing, sloping, or other provisions to be made for worker protection from the hazard of caving ground during the excavation of such trench or trenches. If such plan varies from the shoring system standards, the plan shall be prepared by a registered civil or structural engineer.

3.10.6 Hazardous Materials and Differing Conditions. As required by California Public Contract Code Section 7104, if this Contract involves digging trenches or other excavations that extend deeper than four (4) feet below the surface, Contractor shall promptly, and prior to disturbance of any conditions, notify City of: (1) any material discovered in excavation that Contractor believes to be a hazardous waste that is required to be removed to a Class I, Class II or Class III disposal site; (2) subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site differing from those indicated by City; and (3) unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature at the site, significantly different from those ordinarily encountered in such contract work. Upon notification, City shall promptly investigate the conditions to determine whether a change order is appropriate.

In the event of a dispute, Contractor shall not be excused from any scheduled completion date and shall proceed with all Work to be performed under the Contract, but shall retain all rights provided by the Contract or by law for making protests and resolving the dispute.

3.10.7 Underground Utility Facilities. To the extent required by Section 4215 of the California Government Code, City shall compensate Contractor for the costs of: (1) locating and repairing damage to underground utility facilities not caused by the failure of Contractor to exercise reasonable care; (2) removing or relocating underground utility facilities not indicated in the construction drawings; and (3) equipment necessarily idled during such work. Contractor shall not be assessed liquidated damages for delay caused by failure of City to provide for removal or relocation of such utility facilities.

3.10.8 Air Quality. Contractor shall fully comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in furnishing or using equipment and/or providing services, including, but not limited to, emissions limits and permitting requirements imposed by the air pollution control district or air quality management district with jurisdiction (Air District) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB). Although the Air District and CARB limits and requirements are more broad, Contractor shall specifically be aware of their application to "portable equipment", which definition is considered by Air District and CARB to include any item of equipment with a fuel-powered engine.

The California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) implemented amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulations (“Regulation”) which are effective on January 1, 2024 and apply broadly to all self-propelled off road diesel vehicles 25 horsepower or greater and other forms of equipment used in California. A copy of the Regulation is available at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2022/off-roaddiesel/appa-1.pdf.

Contractors and Subcontractors are required to comply with all CARB and Regulation requirements, including, without limitation, all applicable sections of the Regulation, as codified in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations section 2449 et seq. throughout the term of the Project. Contractors must provide, with their Bid, copies of Bidder’s and all listed subcontractors the most recent, valid Certificate of Reported Compliance (“CRC”) issued by CARB. Failure to provide valid CRCs as required herein in “Exhibit H” may render the Bid non-responsive.

Contractor shall comply, and shall ensure all subcontractors comply, with all applicable requirements of Title 13, California Code of Regulations Division 3, Chapter 9 and all pending amendments (“Regulation”). Throughout the Project, and for three (3) years thereafter, Contractor shall make available for inspection and copying any and all documents or information associated with Contractor’s and any subcontractors’ fleet including, without limitation, all

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Certificates of Reported Compliance, fuel/refueling records, maintenance records, emissions records, and any other information the Contractor is required to produce, keep or maintain pursuant to the Regulation upon two (2) calendar days’ notice from the District. Contractor shall indemnify District against any fines or penalties imposed by Air District, CARB, or any other governmental or regulatory agency for violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by Contractor, its subcontractors, or others for whom Contractor is responsible under its indemnity obligations provided for in this Agreement.

3.10.9 State Recycling Mandates. Contractor shall comply with State Recycling Mandates. Any recyclable materials/debris collected by the contractor that can be feasibly diverted via reuse or recycling must be hauled by the appropriate handler for reuse or recycling.

3.10.10 Inspection Of Site. Contractor has visited sites where Work is to be performed and has become acquainted with all conditions affecting the Work. Contractor warrants that it has made such examinations as it deems necessary to determine the condition of the Work sites, its accessibility to materials, workmen and equipment, and to determine the Contractor’s ability to protect existing surface and subsurface improvements. No claim for allowances–time or money–will be allowed as to such matters.

3.10.11 Field Measurements. Contractor shall make field measurements, verify field conditions and shall carefully compare such field measurements and conditions and other information known to Contractor with the Contract Documents before commencing activities.

Errors, inconsistencies or omissions discovered shall be reported to the City immediately and prior to performing any work or altering the condition.

3.11 Completion of Work. When Contractor determines that it has completed the Work required herein, Contractor shall so notify City in writing and shall furnish all labor and material releases required by this Contract. City shall thereupon inspect the Work. If the Work is not acceptable to the City, the City shall indicate to Contractor in writing the specific portions or items of Work which are unsatisfactory or incomplete. Once Contractor determines that it has completed the incomplete or unsatisfactory Work, Contractor may request a re-inspection by the City. Once the Work is acceptable to City, City shall pay to Contractor the Total Contract Price remaining to be paid, less any amount which City may be authorized or directed by law to retain.

Payment of retention proceeds due to Contractor shall be made in accordance with Section 7107 of the California Public Contract Code.

3.12 Claims; Government Code Claim Compliance.

3.12.1 Intent. Effective January 1, 1991, 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. Effective January 1, 2017, 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.

3.12.2 Claims. For purposes of this Section, “Claim” means a separate demand by the Contractor, after a change order duly requested in accordance with the terms of this Contract has been denied by the City, for (A) a time extension, (B) payment of money or

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damages arising from Work done by or on behalf of the Contractor pursuant to the Contract, or (C) an amount the payment of which is disputed by the City. A “Claim” does not include any demand for payment for which the Contractor has failed to provide notice, request a change order, or otherwise failed to follow any procedures contained in the Contract Documents.

3.12.3 Filing Claims. Claims governed by this Section may not be filed unless and until the Contractor completes all procedures for giving notice of delay or change and for the requesting of a time extension or change order, including but not necessarily limited to the change order procedures contained herein, and Contractor’s request for a change has been denied in whole or in part. Claims governed by this Section must be filed no later than fourteen (14) days after a request for change has been denied in whole or in part or after any other event giving rise to the Claim. The Claim shall be submitted in writing to the City and shall include on its first page the following in 16 point capital font: “THIS IS A CLAIM.” Furthermore, the claim shall include the documents necessary to substantiate the claim. Nothing in this Section is intended to extend the time limit or supersede notice requirements otherwise provided by contract 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.

3.12.4 Supporting Documentation. The Contractor shall submit all claims in the following format:

3.12.4.1 Summary of claim merit and price, reference Contract Document provisions pursuant to which the claim is made

3.12.4.2 List of documents relating to claim:

A. Specifications
B. Drawings
C. Clarifications (Requests for Information)
D. Schedules
E. Other

3.12.4.3 Chronology of events and correspondence

3.12.4.4 Analysis of claim merit

3.12.4.5 Analysis of claim cost, including calculations and supporting documents

3.12.4.6 Time impact analysis in CPM format

3.12.4.7 If Contractor’s claim is based in whole or in part on an allegation of errors or omissions in the Drawings or Specifications for the Project, Contractor shall provide a summary of the percentage of the claim subject to design errors or omissions and shall obtain a certificate of merit in support of the claim of design errors and omissions.

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a summary of the percentage of the claim subject to design errors or omissions and shall obtain a certificate of merit in support of the claim of design errors and omissions.

3.12.5 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 of receipt of the Claim, or as extended by mutual agreement, 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.

3.12.5.1 If City needs approval from its governing body to provide the Contractor a written statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion of the Claim, and the governing body 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, City shall have up to three (3) days following the next duly publicly noticed meeting of the governing body after the 45-day period, or extension, expires to provide the Contractor a written statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion.

3.12.5.2 Within 30 days of receipt of a Claim, City may request in writing additional documentation supporting the Claim or relating to defenses or claims 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. City’s written response to the Claim, shall be submitted to the Contractor within 30 Days (if the Claim is less than $50,000, within 15 Days) after receipt of the additional 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.

3.12.6 Meet and Confer. If the Contractor disputes City’s written response, or City fails to respond within the time prescribed, the Contractor may so notify City, in writing, within 15 Days of receipt of City’s response or the City’s failure to respond, and demand an informal conference to meet and confer for settlement of the issues in dispute. Upon receipt of a demand, City shall schedule a meet and confer conference within 30 Days for settlement of the dispute.

3.12.7 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, 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 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 City and the Contractor sharing the associated costs equally. City and Contractor shall mutually agree to a mediator within 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.

3.12.7.1 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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by issuance of an evaluation. Any mediation utilized shall conform to the timeframes in this section.

3.12.7.3 Unless otherwise agreed to by City and the Contractor in writing, the mediation conducted pursuant to this section shall excuse any further obligation under Section 20104.4 to mediate after litigation has been commenced.

3.12.7.4 The mediation shall be held no earlier than the date the Contractor completes the Work or the date that the Contractor last performs Work, whichever is earlier. All unresolved Claims shall be considered jointly in a single mediation, unless a new unrelated Claim arises after mediation is completed.

3.12.8 Procedures After Mediation. If following the mediation, the Claim or any portion remains in dispute, the Contractor must file a claim pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 900) and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910) of Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code. For purposes of those provisions, 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 pursuant to subdivision (a) until the time the Claim is denied, including any period of time utilized by the meet and confer conference or mediation.

3.12.9 Civil Actions. The following procedures are established for all civil actions filed to resolve Claims of $375,000 or less:

3.12.9.1 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 terms of these procedures.

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.

3.12.9.2 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 Civil Procedure, notwithstanding Section 1114.11 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.

3.12.9.3 In addition to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10) of Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, (A) arbitrators shall, when possible, be experienced in construction law, and (B) any party appealing an arbitration award who does not obtain a more favorable judgment shall, in addition to payment of costs and fees under that chapter, also pay the attorney’s fees on appeal of the other party.

3.12.10 Government Code Claim Procedures.

3.12.10.1 This section does not apply to tort claims and nothing in this section is intended nor shall be construed to change the time periods for filing tort claims or actions specified by Chapter 1 (commending with Section 900) and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910) of Part 3 of Division 3.5 of Title 1 of the Government Code.

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3.12.10.2 In addition to any and all Contract requirements pertaining to notices of and requests for adjustments to the Contract Time, Contract Price, or compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, claims and/or changed conditions, Contractor must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code sections 900 et seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the City.

3.12.10.3 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 adjustment of the Contract Time, Contract Price, or compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, claims, and/or changed conditions have been followed by Contractor. If no such Government Code claim is submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified herein, Contractor may not file any action against the City.

3.12.10.4 A Government Code claim must be filed no earlier than the date the work is completed or the date the Contractor last performs work on the Project, whichever occurs first. A Government Code claim shall be inclusive of all unresolved Claims known to the Contractor excepting only new unrelated Claims that arise after the Government Code claim is submitted.

3.12.11 Non-Waiver. 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 and shall not constitute a waiver of any rights under this section.

3.13 Loss and Damage. Except as may otherwise be limited by law, Contractor shall be responsible for all loss and damage which may arise out of the nature of the Work agreed to herein, or from the action of the elements, or from any unforeseen difficulties which may arise or be encountered in the prosecution of the Work until the same is fully completed and accepted by City. In the event of damage proximately caused by an Act of God, as defined by Section 7105 of the Public Contract Code, the City may terminate this Contract pursuant to the termination provisions in this Contract; provided, however, that the City needs to provide Contractor with only one (1) day advanced written notice.

3.14 Indemnification.

3.14.1 Scope of Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, suits, actions, proceedings, costs, expenses, liability, judgments, awards, decrees, settlements, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, regardless of whether the allegations are false, fraudulent, or groundless, to property or persons, including wrongful death, (collectively, “Claims”) in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Contractor, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Contractor’s services, the Project or this Contract, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages, expert witness fees, attorneys’ fees and other related costs and expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782, Contractor’s indemnity obligation shall not apply to such loss or damage which is caused by the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of the City.

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3.14.2 Additional Indemnity Obligations. Contractor shall defend, with counsel of City’s choosing and at Contractor’s own cost, expense and risk, any and all Claims covered by this section that may be brought or instituted against City or its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers. In addition, Contractor shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City or its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers as part of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding. Contractor shall also reimburse City for the cost of any settlement paid by City or its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers as part of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding. Such reimbursement shall include payment for City’s attorney’s fees and costs, including expert witness fees. Contractor shall reimburse City and its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided. Contractor’s obligation to indemnify shall survive expiration or termination of this Contract, and shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City, its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers.

3.15 Insurance.

3.15.1 Time for Compliance. Contractor shall not commence Work under this Contract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Contractor shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subcontractor has secured all insurance required under this section. Failure to provide and maintain all required insurance shall be grounds for the City to terminate this Contract for cause.

3.15.2 Minimum Requirements. Contractor shall, at its expense, procure and maintain for the duration of the Contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Work hereunder by Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. Contractor shall also require all of its subcontractors to procure and maintain the same insurance for the duration of the Contract. Such insurance shall meet at least the following minimum levels of coverage:

3.15.2.1 Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as the latest version of the following: (1) General Liability: Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 00 01) OR Insurance Services Office Owners and Contractors Protective Liability Coverage Form (CG 00 09 11 88) (coverage for operations of designated contractor); (2) Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage form number CA 00 01, code 1 (any auto); (3) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer’s Liability Insurance; and (4) Builders’/All Risk: Builders’/All Risk insurance covering for all risks of loss, including explosion, collapse, underground excavation and removal of lateral support (and including earthquakes and floods if requested by the City). Policies shall not contain exclusions contrary to this Contract.

3.15.2.2 Minimum Limits of Insurance. Contractor shall maintain limits no less than: (1) General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 general aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage; (2) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage; (3) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Workers’ compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California.

Employer’s Liability limits of $1,000,000 each accident, policy limit bodily injury or disease, and each employee bodily injury or disease; and (4) Builders’/All Risk: Completed value of the project.

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Defense costs shall be available in addition to the limits. Notwithstanding the minimum limits specified herein, any available coverage shall be provided to the parties required to be named as additional insureds pursuant to this Contract.

3.15.2.3 Notices; Cancellation or Reduction of Coverage. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or materially reduced, Contractor shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of insurance showing that the required insurance has been reinstated or has been provided through another insurance company or companies. In the event any policy of insurance required under this Contract does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, the City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by the City will be promptly reimbursed by Contractor or the City may withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Contractor payments. In the alternative, the City may suspend or terminate this Contract.

3.15.3 Insurance Endorsements. The insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Contractor shall provide endorsements (amendments) on forms supplied or approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:

3.15.3.1 General Liability. (1) Such policy shall give the City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers additional insured status using ISO endorsements CG20 10 10 01 plus CG20 37 10 01, or endorsements providing the exact same coverage, with respect to the Work or operations performed by or on behalf of Contractor, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work; (2) all policies shall waive or shall permit Contractor to waive all rights of subrogation which may be obtained by the Contractor or any insurer by virtue of payment of any loss or any coverage provided to any person named as an additional insured pursuant to this Contract, and Contractor agrees to waive all such rights of subrogation; and (3) the insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of Contractor’s scheduled underlying coverage. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers shall be excess of Contractor’s insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it.

3.15.3.2 Automobile Liability. (1) Such policy shall give the City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers additional insured status with respect to the ownership, operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Contractor or for which Contractor is responsible; (2) all policies shall waive or shall permit Contractor to waive all rights of subrogation which may be obtained by the Contractor or any insurer by virtue of payment of any loss or any coverage provided to any person named as an additional insured pursuant to this Contract, and Contractor agrees to waive all such rights of subrogation; and (3) the insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of Contractor’s scheduled underlying coverage. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers shall be excess of Contractor’s insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it in any way.

3.15.3.3 Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Coverage.

The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers for losses paid under the terms of the insurance policy which arise from work performed by Contractor.

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3.15.3.4 All Coverages. Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall be endorsed to state that: (1) coverage shall not be suspended, voided, reduced or canceled except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City; and (2) any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers.

3.15.4 Builders’/All Risk Policy Requirements. Intentionally Omitted.

3.15.5 Separation of Insureds; No Special Limitations. All insurance required by this Section shall contain standard separation of insureds provisions. In addition, such insurance shall not contain any special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers.

3.15.6 Professional Liability Insurance. All architects, engineers, consultants or design professionals retained by Contractor shall also procure and maintain, for a period of five (5) years following completion of the Contract, errors and omissions liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. This insurance shall name the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional and insureds with respect to Work performed, and shall otherwise comply with all requirements of this Section. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits.

3.15.7 Deductibles and Self-Insurance Retentions. Any deductibles or selfinsured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. Contractor shall guarantee that, at the option of the City, either: (1) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or selfinsured retentions as respects the City, its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers; or (2) the Contractor shall procure a bond or other financial guarantee acceptable to the City guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigation costs, claims and administrative and defense expenses.

3.15.8 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VII, licensed to do business in California, and satisfactory to the City. Exception may be made for the State Compensation Insurance Fund when not specifically rated.

3.15.9 Verification of Coverage. Contractor shall furnish City with original certificates of insurance and endorsements effecting coverage required by this Contract on forms satisfactory to the City. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf, and shall be on forms supplied or approved by the City. All certificates and endorsements must be received and approved by the City before work commences. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.

3.15.10 Subcontractors. All subcontractors shall meet the requirements of this Section before commencing Work. Contractor shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. Subcontractor policies of General Liability insurance shall name the City, its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers as additional insureds using form ISO 20 38 04 13 or endorsements providing the exact same coverage. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein except as otherwise agreed to by the City in writing.

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3.15.11 Reporting of Claims. Contractor shall report to the City, in addition to Contractor’s insurer, any and all insurance claims submitted by Contractor in connection with the Work under this Contract.

3.16 Bond Requirements.

3.16.1 Payment Bond. If required by law or otherwise specifically requested by City in Exhibit “F” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, Contractor shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Contract a Payment Bond in an amount required by the City and in a form provided or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until the bond has been received and approved by the City.

3.16.2 Performance Bond. If specifically requested by City in Exhibit “F” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, Contractor shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Contract a Performance Bond in an amount required by the City and in a form provided or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until the bond has been received and approved by the City.

3.16.3 Bond Provisions. Should, in City’s sole opinion, any bond become insufficient or any surety be found to be unsatisfactory, Contractor shall renew or replace the effected bond within (ten) 10 days of receiving notice from City. In the event the surety or Contractor intends to reduce or cancel any required bond, at least thirty (30) days prior written notice shall be given to the City, and Contractor shall post acceptable replacement bonds at least ten (10) days prior to expiration of the original bonds. No further payments shall be deemed due or will be made under this Contract until any replacement bonds required by this Section are accepted by the City. To the extent, if any, that the Total Contract Price is increased in accordance with the Contract, Contractor shall, upon request of the City, cause the amount of the bond to be increased accordingly and shall promptly deliver satisfactory evidence of such increase to the City. If Contractor fails to furnish any required bond, the City may terminate the Contract for cause.

3.16.4 Surety Qualifications. Only bonds executed by an admitted surety insurer, as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, shall be accepted. If a California-admitted surety insurer issuing bonds does not meet these requirements, the insurer will be considered qualified if it is in conformance with Section 995.660 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, and proof of such is provided to the City.

3.17 Warranty. Contractor warrants all Work under the Contract (which for purposes of this Section shall be deemed to include unauthorized work which has not been removed and any non-conforming materials incorporated into the Work) to be of good quality and free from any defective or faulty material and workmanship. Contractor agrees that for a period of one year (or the period of time specified elsewhere in the Contract or in any guarantee or warranty provided by any manufacturer or supplier of equipment or materials incorporated into the Work, whichever is later) after the date of final acceptance, Contractor shall within ten (10) days after being notified in writing by the City of any defect in the Work or non-conformance of the Work to the Contract, commence and prosecute with due diligence all Work necessary to fulfill the terms of the warranty at its sole cost and expense. Contractor shall act sooner as requested by the City in response to an emergency. In addition, Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, repair and replace any portions of the Work (or work of other contractors) damaged by its defective Work or which

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becomes damaged in the course of repairing or replacing defective Work. For any Work so corrected, Contractor’s obligation hereunder to correct defective Work shall be reinstated for an additional one year period, commencing with the date of acceptance of such corrected Work.

Contractor shall perform such tests as the City may require to verify that any corrective actions, including, without limitation, redesign, repairs, and replacements comply with the requirements of the Contract. All costs associated with such corrective actions and testing, including the removal, replacement, and reinstitution of equipment and materials necessary to gain access, shall be the sole responsibility of Contractor. All warranties and guarantees of subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers with respect to any portion of the Work, whether express or implied, are deemed to be obtained by Contractor for the benefit of the City, regardless of whether or not such warranties and guarantees have been transferred or assigned to the City by separate agreement and Contractor agrees to enforce such warranties and guarantees, if necessary, on behalf of the City. In the event that Contractor fails to perform its obligations under this Section, or under any other warranty or guaranty under this Contract, to the reasonable satisfaction of the City, the City shall have the right to correct and replace any defective or non-conforming Work and any work damaged by such work or the replacement or correction thereof at Contractor’s sole expense.

Contractor shall be obligated to fully reimburse the City for any expenses incurred hereunder upon demand.

3.18 Employee/Labor Certifications.

3.18.1 Contractor’s Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Contractor certifies that he is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker’s Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Work. A certification form for this purpose, which is attached to this Contract as Exhibit “D” and incorporated herein by reference, shall be executed simultaneously with this Contract.

3.18.2 Equal Opportunity Employment. Contractor represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age or other interests protected by the State or Federal Constitutions. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination.

3.18.3 Verification of Employment Eligibility. By executing this Contract, Contractor verifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time, and shall require all subcontractors and sub-subcontractors to comply with the same.

3.19 Termination. This Contract may be terminated by City at any time, either with our without cause, by giving Contractor three (3) days advance written notice. In the event of termination by City for any reason other than the fault of Contractor, City shall pay Contractor for all Work performed up to that time as provided herein. In the event of breach of the Contract by Contractor, City may terminate the Contract immediately without notice, may reduce payment to Contractor in the amount necessary to offset City’s resulting damages, and may pursue any other available recourse against Contractor. Contractor may not terminate this Contract except for cause. In the event this Contract is terminated in whole or in part as provided, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those

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terminated. Further, if this Contract is terminated as provided, City may require Contractor to provide all finished or unfinished documents, data, diagrams, drawings, materials or other matter prepared or built by Contractor in connection with its performance of this Contract. Contractor shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.

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3.20 City Officers and Employees: Non-Discrimination.

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

3.20.2 Conflict of Interest. Contractor acknowledges that no officer or employee of the City has or shall have any direct or indirect financial interest in this Contract nor shall Contractor enter into any agreement of any kind with any such officer or employee during the term of this Contract and for one (1) year thereafter. Contractor warrants that Contractor has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, any third party any money or other consideration in exchange for obtaining this Contract.

3.20.3 Covenant Against Discrimination. In connection with its performance under this Contract, Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, marital status, ancestry, national origin ( i.e., place of origin, immigration status, cultural or linguistic characteristics, or ethnicity), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or medical condition (each a “prohibited basis”). Contractor shall ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during their employment, without regard to any prohibited basis. As a condition precedent to City’s lawful capacity to enter this Contract, and in executing this Contract, Contractor certifies that its actions and omissions hereunder shall not incorporate any discrimination arising from or related to any prohibited basis in any Contractor activity, including but not limited to the following: 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; and further, that Contractor is in full compliance with the provisions of Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.05.02, including without limitation the provision of benefits, relating to non-discrimination in city contracting.

3.21 General Provisions.

3.21.1 City’s Representative. The City hereby designates City Manager, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Contract (“City’s Representative”). City’s Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for all purposes under this Contract. Contractor shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City’s Representative or his or her designee.

3.21.2 Contractor’s Representative. Before starting the Work, Contractor shall submit in writing the name, qualifications and experience of its proposed representative who shall be subject to the review and approval of the City (“′Contractor’s Representative”). Following approval by the City, Contractor’s Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of Contractor for all purposes under this Contract. Contractor’s Representative shall supervise and direct the Work, using his best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all construction means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Work under this Contract. Contractor’s Representative shall devote full time to the Project and either he or his designee, who shall be acceptable to the City, shall be present at the Work site at all times that any Work is in progress and at any time that any employee or subcontractor of Contractor is present at the Work site. Arrangements for responsible supervision, acceptable to the City, shall be made for emergency Work which may

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be required. Should Contractor desire to change its Contractor’s Representative, Contractor shall provide the information specified above and obtain the City’s written approval.

3.21.3 Contract Interpretation. Should any question arise regarding the meaning or import of any of the provisions of this Contract or written or oral instructions from City, the matter shall be referred to City’s Representative, whose decision shall be binding upon Contractor.

3.21.4 Anti-Trust Claims. This provision shall be operative if this Contract is applicable to California Public Contract Code Section 7103.5. In entering into this Contract to supply goods, services or materials, Contractor hereby 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. Section 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2, commencing with Section 16700, of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code) arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the Contract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the City tender final payment to Contractor, without further acknowledgment by the Parties.

3.21.5 Notices. All notices hereunder and communications regarding interpretation of the terms of the Contract or changes thereto shall be provided by the mailing thereof by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and addressed as follows:

To City: City of Palm Springs
Attention: City Manager/ City Clerk
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
To Contractor: Desert Concepts Construction, Inc.

Attention: Julio Castro, President
79775 Ave 40 Indio
CA 92203
Any notice so given shall be considered received by the other Party three (3) days after deposit in the U.S. Mail as stated above and addressed to the Party at the above address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.

3.21.6 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Contract.

3.21.7 Assignment Forbidden. Contractor shall not, either voluntarily or by action of law, assign or transfer this Contract or any obligation, right, title or interest assumed by Contractor herein without the prior written consent of City. If Contractor attempts an assignment or transfer of this Contract or any obligation, right, title or interest herein, City may, at its option, terminate and revoke the Contract and shall thereupon be relieved from any and all obligations to Contractor or its assignee or transferee.

3.21.8 No Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.

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3.21.9 Laws; Venue. This Contract shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. If any action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Contract, the action shall be brought in a state or federal court situated in the County of Riverside, State of California.

3.21.10 Attorneys’ Fees. If either Party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Contract, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorneys’ fees and all other costs of such action.

3.21.11 Counterparts. This Contract may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.

3.21.12 Successors. The Parties do for themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns agree to the full performance of all of the provisions contained in this Contract.

3.21.13 Solicitation. Contractor maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Contract. Further, Contractor warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Contract. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to terminate this Contract without liability.

3.21.14 Certification of License.

3.21.14.1 Contractor certifies that as of the date of execution of this Contract, Contractor has a current contractor’s license of the classification indicated below under Contractor’s signature.

3.21.14.2 Contractors are required by law to be licensed and regulated by the Contractors’ State License Board which has jurisdiction to investigate complaints against contractors if a complaint regarding a patent act or omission is filed within four (4) years of the date of the alleged violation. A complaint regarding a latent act or omission pertaining to structural defects must be filed within ten (10) years of the date of the alleged violation. Any questions concerning a contractor may be referred to the Registrar, Contractors’ State License Board, P.O.

Box 26000, Sacramento, California 95826.

3.21.15 Authority to Enter Contract. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Contract have the legal power, right and authority to make this Contract and bind each respective Party.

3.21.16 Entire Contract; Modification. This Contract contains the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements. This Contract may only be modified by a writing signed by both Parties.

3.21.17 Non-Waiver. None of the provisions of this Contract shall be considered waived by either party, unless such waiver is specifically specified in writing.

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3.21.18 City’s Right to Employ Other Contractors. City reserves right to employ other contractors in connection with this Project or other projects.

3.22 Compliance with Economic Sanctions in Response to Russia's Actions in Ukraine. When funding for the services is provided, in whole or in part, by an agency controlled of the State of California, Consultant shall fully and adequately comply with California Executive Order N-6-22 (“Russian Sanctions Program”). As part of this compliance process, Consultant shall also certify compliance with the Russian Sanctions Program by completing the form located in Attachment “G” (Russian Sanctions Certification), attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant shall also require any subconsultants to comply with the Russian Sanctions Program and certify compliance pursuant to this Section. [Signatures on Next Page]

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND DESERT CONCEPTS CONSTRUCTION, INC.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates stated below.

CONTRACTOR:

By Date
Signature
By Date
Signature
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS:

APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: Date: 05/27/2026 Item No.

APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

By By
City Attorney City Clerk
APPROVED:

By Date
City Manager – up to $150,000
Deputy/Assistant City Manager – up to $50,000
Director – up to $25,000
Manager – up to $5,000

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EXHIBIT “A”

SERVICES / SCHEDULE

1.1 Background:

The City of Palm Springs (“City”) requires the services of a qualified and properly licensed contractor to provide on-call asphalt repair and replacement services at various locations throughout the City to support ongoing roadway maintenance, accessibility improvements, and related capital and operational needs.

The City owns, operates, and maintains approximately 416 lane miles of public roadway infrastructure requiring continuous asphalt pavement maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation to preserve structural integrity, ensure public safety, and maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local standards.

The City intends to establish an on-call, indefinite-delivery contract under which services shall be performed on an as-needed basis and authorized solely through written purchase orders issued by the City’s Public Works Department. For each purchase order, the City will determine the specific location, scope, quantities, construction methods, and schedule of work based on operational priorities, pavement conditions, and available funding. No minimum quantity of work is guaranteed under this agreement.

Work may include planned maintenance activities, accessibility improvements, capital improvement support, and unanticipated or emergency repairs necessary to address pavement failures, safety hazards, or operational deficiencies within the public right-ofway.

This agreement is intended to provide the City with a flexible, cost-effective, and reliable mechanism for delivering consistent, high-quality asphalt pavement services while minimizing disruption to the traveling public.

1.2 Scope:

The contractor shall maintain sufficient personnel, equipment, materials, equipment, tools and operational capacity to respond promptly to routine maintenance requests and timesensitive or emergency repairs, as directed by the City.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and incidentals necessary to perform asphalt pavement repair and replacement services on an on-call, as-needed basis at various locations throughout the City of Palm Springs. Work shall be performed only upon written authorization from the City through a purchase order issued by the City’s Public Works Department. Work shall be performed only upon written authorization from the City through a purchase order issued by the City’s Public Works Department.

Bid Schedule unit prices shall include all costs for removal, disposal, preparation, asphalt placement, compaction, traffic control, cleanup, and site restoration. Work not specifically identified in the Bid Schedule may be requested by the City and performed only upon written authorization and mutual agreement on pricing.

A. All work shall be performed in accordance with the following, as applicable:

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1) City of Palm Springs Standard Drawings and Specifications 2) Standards for Public Works Construction (“Greenbook”), Latest Edition 3) Caltrans Standard Specifications, Current Edition (where referenced) 4) California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) 5) Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH Manual), Current Edition 6) All applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and safety requirements 7) ADA requirements
B. Service Categories and Response Time
1) Routine Repairs: Planned maintenance and non-emergency asphalt repairs.

Work shall commence within five (5) business days of written authorization and be completed within ten (10) working days of commencement. 2) Priority Repairs: Repairs affecting traffic safety, transit routes, or major thoroughfares. Work shall commence within forty-eight (48) hours of written authorization and be completed within five (5) working days of commencement. 3) Emergency Repairs: Repairs required to address immediate safety hazards or critical pavement failures. Contractor shall be on site within four (4) hours of notification, twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. Temporary repairs shall be completed within eight (8) hours of notification, with permanent repairs completed within three (3) working days unless otherwise directed by the City.

C. Work Locations: Work may be required at various locations throughout the City, including but not limited to:
1) City streets and roadways
2) Municipal parking lots and facilities
3) Sidewalks and pedestrian areas
4) Curbs and gutters
5) Bike paths and recreational trails
D. Asphalt repair and replacement services includes but are not limited to:
1) Sidewalk works
a) Removal, disposal, and replacement of damaged asphalt sidewalks. b) Thickness: 3", 4", 6", or 8" as specified
c) Surface finishing to match existing adjacent surfaces 2) Curb and gutter systems
a) Type A curbs per City Standard #200
b) Type B curb and gutter per City Standard #205
c) A-6/A-8 curb installations

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d) Cross gutters and spandrel work
e) Proper tie-ins to existing infrastructure
3) ADA Compliance works
a) Construction of ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps
b) Sidewalk modifications for accessibility compliance
c) Compliance with City Policy for Accessible Pedestrian Facilities 4) Driveway and approach works
a) Residential and commercial driveway approaches
b) Various thickness requirements (4", 6", 8")
c) Proper transitions to existing pavement and sidewalks 5) Specialized asphalt works
a) Historic and architectural asphalt restoration
i. Matching existing historic asphalt finishes and textures ii. Replication of original aggregate exposure patterns iii. Restoration of decorative asphalt elements
a. Textured and patterned surfaces
b. Documentation and approval process for historic designated work 6) Architectural Asphalt Elements
a) Asphalt steps and stair systems
7) Material specifications / Asphalt requirements
a) All asphalt shall be Class 560 C 3250 minimum compressive strength b) Proper aggregate gradation and mix design approval required 8) Quality standards
a) All materials shall meet or exceed City specifications b) Contractor shall provide material certifications upon request 9) No substitutions without prior written approval from Project Manager E. Asphalt Pavement Repair and Replacement Requirements Unless otherwise directed by the City’s Project Manager, asphalt pavement repair and replacement shall conform to the following minimum requirements:
1) Saw Cutting and Surface Preparation
a. Saw cut clean, straight, vertical edges a minimum of twelve (12) inches beyond the limits of repair
b. Collect, vacuum, and properly dispose of all saw-cut slurry in compliance with NPDES and Clean Water Act requirements
c. Allow adequate drying time prior to application of tack coat

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d. Saw cutting may be performed by City forces; Contractor shall verify completion prior to paving
F. Removal and Subgrade Preparation
1) Remove and dispose of existing asphalt to a depth one (1) inch greater than the existing pavement section, with a minimum removal depth of four (4) inches 2) Excavate to sound, stable subgrade
3) Compact subgrade to a minimum of ninety-five percent (95%) relative compaction per ASTM D1557
G. Asphalt Placement
a. Apply SS-1H tack coat uniformly to clean, dry vertical edges b. Place hot mix asphalt with PG 70-10 binder in lifts not exceeding three (3) inches c. Compact each lift to maximum density prior to placement of subsequent lifts d. Base course shall be placed and capped prior to moving to the next repair area H. Finishing
a. Apply seal coat to repair edges
b. Apply #30 silica sand to sealed edges
c. Maintain traffic control until pavement has cooled sufficiently to support traffic without scuffing or rutting
d. Final surface shall be smooth, uniform, and within one-eighth inch (1/8") of adjacent pavement
I. Traffic Control and Safety: Traffic control shall be implemented at all work locations in conformance with:
1) City of Palm Springs Standards
2) Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH Manual) - Latest Edition 3) California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) 4) State and Federal safety regulations
Contractor shall maintain safe pedestrian and vehicular access or provide appropriate detours. All traffic control devices shall be properly maintained throughout the duration of the work area is safe for normal use.

J. Environmental protection and compliance / Environmental Compliance:
1) Contractor shall comply with all environmental regulations, including AB987 and NPDES permit requirements.
2) All waste materials shall be properly disposed of at approved facilities. 3) Dust control and stormwater best management practices shall be implemented as required.
4) Storm drains and waterways shall be protected from contamination. Implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) for stormwater pollution prevention at each work site

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5) Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) compliance where required 6) Proper disposal of all asphalt debris and construction waste in accordance with local regulations. Waste disposal receipts shall be provided with invoicing documentation 7) Sites must be left in neat, orderly, and clean condition upon completion K. Project notification and coordination
1) Contractor shall provide forty-eight (48) hour advance notice to the City's Project Manager prior to commencing any work, except for emergency repairs which require four (4) hour notice
2) Daily coordination meetings may be required for complex or multi-phase projects 3) Contractor shall coordinate with utility companies and other contractors as necessary
L. Quality control and acceptance
1) All work shall be subject to inspection and approval by the City's Public Works Department
2) Contractor shall provide twenty-four (24) hour notice prior to asphalt placement for City inspection
3) Work not meeting specifications shall be removed and replaced at Contractor's expense
4) Final acceptance requires City approval and completion of all cleanup activities M. Work Authorization
All work shall be authorized through written purchase orders issued by the City's Public Works Department. Purchase orders will include:
1) Specific scope of work and location
2) Required completion timeline
3) Special conditions or requirements
4) Maximum authorized amount
5) No work shall commence without proper purchase order authorization.

N. Project Management
City's Project Manager will serve as primary point of contact for all work coordination.

Contractor shall designate a qualified project manager available during normal business hours. Regular progress reporting may be required for larger projects.

O. Documentation Requirements
1) Daily logs and progress photos for projects.
2) Material delivery receipts and certifications.
3) As-built documentation for significant infrastructure modifications 4) Final project documentation and warranty information upon completion

1.3 Pricing:

1. The pricing included in this Contract shall be firm for the first year.

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2. The unit prices may be adjusted (decreased or increased) once a year to correspond with the most recent annual change to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Areas.

3. Project work will be authorized on a Task Order basis. The City will request a scope of work and the Contractor will provide a proposal/quote that corresponds to the pricing detailed in the bid form. The City will authorize the work via a signed Task Order form and corresponding release purchase order.

4. The City will only pay for the items listed on the bid form, and permit and disposal fees.

This does not include access to public utilities. Contractor must incorporate all of its costs in its unit bid prices, including but not limited to labor, supervision, project management, overhead, profit, onboarding training, travel, mileage, truck charges, fuel charges, service call charges, parking, delivery, portal-to-portal charges, environmental fees, shop supplies and consumable incidental materials. The City will not pay for subcontractors, rental of equipment/tools, and purchase of materials/supplies unless the City authorized payment of the applicable items.

1.4 Payment:

The resulting contract for these services is an on-call as needed contract. No specific amount of work is guaranteed. The contract value is an estimated value only. All work authorized under the contract will be compensated on a time and material basis as outlined in the Invoicing Section.

1.5 Invoicing:

Contractor will submit an itemized invoice. Billings must reference a purchase order number and shall indicate the unit (contract) price. Contractor will be paid for the actual hours worked at the rates shown in the contract. Parts, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs will be compensated at actual cost with receipts required with allowable markup as outline in the contract. Contractor shall break out the line items on the invoice in accordance with the line items on the bid form. Contractor must provide back-up documentation for materials, subcontractor, rented equipment, permits, disposal and recycling fees. Invoices that are submitted with incorrect prices may be returned for correction before any payments to the contractor are authorized. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to submit a correct invoice. The City shall not be responsible for payment until a correct invoice is received. The invoice shall be accompanied by receipts, dated, and signed by a City Employee, verifying the work was done. Invoices and receipts will be submitted to the Contract Officer for approval. All invoices are to be sent as one document, per month to: [email protected].

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EXHIBIT “B”

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION

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EXHIBIT “C”

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 1. BONDS
Concurrently with this Contract, the Contractor shall deliver to the City four identical counterparts of the Performance Bond and Payment Bond on the forms supplied by the City and included as Exhibit “F” to the Contract. The surety supplying the bond must be an admitted surety insurer, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, authorized to do business as such in the State of California and satisfactory to the City. The Performance Bond and the Payment Bond shall be for one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Contract Price.

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EXHIBIT “D”

CERTIFICATION
LABOR CODE - SECTION 1861
I, the undersigned Contractor, am aware of the provisions of Section 3700, et seq., of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker’s Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of the Code, and I, the undersigned Contractor, agree to and will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Work on this Contract.

By:

Signature
Name (print)
Title (print)
Title (Print)

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EXHIBIT “F”

PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS

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PERFORMANCE BOND
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS:

THAT WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs (hereinafter referred to as “City”) has awarded to Desert Concepts Construction, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”) an agreement for On-Call Asphalt Repair and Replacement Services (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”).

WHEREAS, the work to be performed by the Contractor is more particularly set forth in the Contract Documents for the Project dated May 28, 2026, (hereinafter referred to as “Contract Documents”), the terms and conditions of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor is required by said Contract Documents to perform the terms thereof and to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of said Contract Documents.

NOW, THEREFORE, we, Desert Concepts Construction, Inc., the undersigned Contractor and _____________________________________________ as Surety, a corporation organized and duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, are held and firmly bound unto the City in the sum of Nine Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars, ($960,000), said sum being not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount of the Contract, for which amount well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that, if the Contractor, his or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by, and well and truly keep and perform the covenants, conditions and agreements in the Contract Documents and any alteration thereof made as therein provided, on its part, to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all respects according to their intent and meaning; and shall faithfully fulfill all obligations including the one-year guarantee of all materials and workmanship; and shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers and agents, as stipulated in said Contract Documents, then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect.

As a condition precedent to the satisfactory completion of the Contract Documents, unless otherwise provided for in the Contract Documents, the above obligation shall hold good for a period of one (1) year after the acceptance of the work by City, during which time if Contractor shall fail to make full, complete, and satisfactory repair and replacements and totally protect the City from loss or damage resulting from or caused by defective materials or faulty workmanship, Surety shall undertake and faithfully fulfill all such obligations. The obligations of Surety hereunder shall continue so long as any obligation of Contractor remains. Nothing herein shall limit the City’s rights or the Contractor or Surety’s obligations under the Contract, law or equity, including, but not limited to, California Code of Civil Procedure section 337.15.

Whenever Contractor shall be, and is declared by the City to be, in default under the Contract Documents, the Surety shall remedy the default pursuant to the Contract Documents, or shall promptly, at the City’s option:
(1) Take over and complete the Project in accordance with all terms and conditions in the Contract Documents; or

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(2) Obtain a bid or bids for completing the Project in accordance with all terms and conditions in the Contract Documents and upon determination by Surety of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, arrange for a Contract between such bidder, the Surety and the City, and make available as work progresses sufficient funds to pay the cost of completion of the Project, less the balance of the contract price, including other costs and damages for which Surety may be liable. The term “balance of the contract price” as used in this paragraph shall mean the total amount payable to Contractor by the City under the Contract and any modification thereto, less any amount previously paid by the City to the Contractor and any other set offs pursuant to the Contract Documents.
(3) Permit the City to complete the Project in any manner consistent with local, California and federal law and make available as work progresses sufficient funds to pay the cost of completion of the Project, less the balance of the contract price, including other costs and damages for which Surety may be liable. The term “balance of the contract price” as used in this paragraph shall mean the total amount payable to Contractor by the City under the Contract and any modification thereto, less any amount previously paid by the City to the Contractor and any other set offs pursuant to the Contract Documents.

Surety expressly agrees that the City may reject any contractor or subcontractor which may be proposed by Surety in fulfillment of its obligations in the event of default by the Contractor.

Surety shall not utilize Contractor in completing the Project nor shall Surety accept a bid from Contractor for completion of the Project if the City, when declaring the Contractor in default, notifies Surety of the City’s objection to Contractor’s further participation in the completion of the Project.

The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract Documents or to the Project to be performed thereunder shall in any way affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract Documents or to the Project, including but not limited to the provisions of sections 2819 and 2845 of the California Civil Code.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this _______ day of ______________, 20__).
(Corporate Seal)
Contractor/ Principal
By
Title
(Corporate Seal)
Surety
By
Attorney-in-Fact

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Signatures of those signing for the Contractor and Surety must be notarized and evidence of corporate authority attached.
(Attach Attorney-in-Fact Certificate) Title
The rate of premium on this bond is ____________ per thousand. The total amount of premium charges, $_______________________________.
(The above must be filled in by corporate attorney.)

THIS IS A REQUIRED FORM
Any claims under this bond may be addressed to:
(Name and Address of Surety)
(Name and Address of Agent or
Representative for service of
process in California, if different
from above)
(Telephone number of Surety
and Agent or Representative for
service of process in California)
NOTE: A copy of the Power-of-Attorney authorizing the person signing on behalf of the Surety to do so must be attached hereto.

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Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public, personally
appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature of Notary Public

OPTIONAL
Though the information below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document
and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document.

CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT  Individual
 Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
 Partner(s)  Limited
 General Number of Pages
 Attorney-In-Fact
 Trustee(s)
 Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
 Other:

Signer is representing:

Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above

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PAYMENT BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs (hereinafter designated as the “City”), by action taken or a resolution passed May 27, 2026, has awarded to Desert Concepts Construction, Inc., hereinafter designated as the “Principal,” a contract for the work described as follows:

On-Call Asphalt Repair and Replacement Services (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the work to be performed by the Principal is more particularly set forth in the Contract Documents for the Project dated May 28, 2026 (“Contract Documents”), the terms and conditions of which are expressly incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, said Principal is required to furnish a bond in connection with said contract; providing that if said Principal or any of its Subcontractors shall fail to pay for any materials, provisions, provender, equipment, or other supplies used in, upon, for or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or for any work or labor done thereon of any kind, or for amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code or for any amounts required to be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Employment Development Department from the wages of employees of said Principal and its Subcontractors with respect to such work or labor the Surety on this bond will pay for the same to the extent hereinafter set forth.

NOW THEREFORE, we, the Principal and __________________________ as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City in the penal sum of Nine Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($960,000) lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that if said Principal, his or its subcontractors, heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall fail to pay any of the persons named in Section 9100 of the Civil Code, fail to pay for any materials, provisions or other supplies, used in, upon, for or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or for any work or labor thereon of any kind, or amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to work or labor performed under the contract, or for any amounts required to be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Employment Development Department or Franchise Tax Board from the wages of employees of the contractor and his subcontractors pursuant to Section 18663 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, with respect to such work and labor the Surety or Sureties will pay for the same, in an amount not exceeding the sum herein above specified, and also, in case suit is brought upon this bond, all litigation expenses incurred by City in such suit, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs, expert witness fees and investigation expenses.

This bond shall inure to the benefit of any of the persons named in Section 9100 of the Civil Code so as to give a right of action to such persons or their assigns in any suit brought upon this bond.

It is further stipulated and agreed that the Surety on this bond shall not be exonerated or released from the obligation of this bond by any change, extension of time for performance, addition, alteration or modification in, to, or of any contract, plans, specifications, or agreement pertaining or relating to any scheme or work of improvement herein above described, or pertaining or relating to the furnishing of labor, materials, or equipment therefore, nor by any change or modification of any terms of payment or extension of the time for any payment pertaining or relating to any

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scheme or work of improvement herein above described, nor by any rescission or attempted rescission of the contract, agreement or bond, nor by any conditions precedent or subsequent in the bond attempting to limit the right of recovery of claimants otherwise entitled to recover under any such contract or agreement or under the bond, nor by any fraud practiced by any person other than the claimant seeking to recover on the bond and that this bond be construed most strongly against the Surety and in favor of all persons for whose benefit such bond is given, and under no circumstances shall Surety be released from liability to those for whose benefit such bond has been given, by reason of any breach of contract between the owner or City and original contractor or on the part of any obligee named in such bond, but the sole conditions of recovery shall be that claimant is a person described in Section 9100 of the Civil Code, and has not been paid the full amount of his claim and that Surety does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, addition, alteration or modification herein mentioned and the provisions of sections 2819 and 2845 of the California Civil Code.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this _______ day of ______________, 20__.
(Corporate Seal)
Contractor/ Principal
By
Title
(Corporate Seal) Surety
By
Attorney-in-Fact
Title
Signatures of those signing for the Contractor and Surety must be notarized and evidence of corporate authority attached. A Power-of-Attorney authorizing the person signing on behalf of the Surety to do so much be attached hereto.

NOTE: A copy of the Power-of-Attorney authorizing the person signing on behalf of the Surety to do so must be attached hereto.

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Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public, personally
appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature of Notary Public

OPTIONAL
Though the information below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document
and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document.

CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT  Individual
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EXHIBIT “G”

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Exhibit “H”
Fleet Compliance Certification.

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Onyx Paving Company 26B077

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Revised 10.5.21 1 SHORT FORM CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

SHORT FORM CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ON-CALL ASPHALT REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT SERVICES

1. PARTIES AND DATE.

This Contract is made and entered into this 28th day of May 2026 (“Effective Date”) by and between the City of Palm Springs, a California charter city and municipal corporation (“City”) and Onyx Paving Company, Inc., a California corporation (“Contractor”). City and Contractor are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Contract.

2. RECITALS.

2.1 City. City is a public agency organized under the laws of the State of California, with power to contract for services necessary to achieve its purpose.

2.2 Contractor. Contractor desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain construction services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract. Contractor represents that it is duly licensed and experienced in providing on-call asphalt repair and replacement related construction services to public clients, that it and its employees or subcontractors have all necessary licenses and permits to perform the services in the State of California, and that it is familiar with the plans of City. The following license classifications are required for this Project: Class A, or B, or C-8

2.3 Project. City desires to engage Contractor to render such services for the on-call asphalt repair and replacement services (“Project”) as set forth in this Contract.

2.4 Project Documents & Certifications. Contractor has obtained, and delivers concurrently herewith, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Insurance Certificates and related endorsements, and Contractor’s required license(s) as required by the Contract.

3. TERMS

3.1 Compensation and Payment.

3.1.1 Amount of Compensation. As consideration for performance of the Work required herein, City agrees to pay Contractor the Total Contract Price of Six Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($640,000) (“Total Contract Price”) provided that such amount shall be subject to adjustment pursuant to the applicable terms of this Contract or written change orders approved and signed in advance by the City.

3.1.2 Payment of Compensation. If the Work is scheduled for completion in thirty (30) or less calendar days, City will arrange for payment of the Total Contract Price upon completion and approval by City of the Work. If the Work is scheduled for completion in more than thirty (30) calendar days, City will pay Contractor on a monthly basis as provided for herein.

On or before the fifth (5th) day of each month, Contractor shall submit to the City an itemized application for payment in the format supplied by the City indicating the amount of Work completed since commencement of the Work or since the last progress payment. These applications shall

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be supported by evidence which is required by this Contract and such other documentation as the City may require. The Contractor shall certify that the Work for which payment is requested has been done and that the materials listed are stored where indicated. Contractor may be required to furnish a detailed schedule of values upon request of the City and in such detail and form as the City shall request, showing the quantities, unit prices, overhead, profit, and all other expenses involved in order to provide a basis for determining the amount of progress payments.

3.1.3 Prompt Payment. City shall review and pay all progress payment requests in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 20104.50 of the California Public Contract Code. However, no progress payments will be made for Work not completed in accordance with this Contract. Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations relating to the proper payment of its employees, subcontractors, suppliers or others.

3.1.4 Contract Retentions. If this Contract is greater than Five Thousand dollars ($5,000), from each approved progress estimate, five percent (5%) will be deducted and retained by the City, and the remainder will be paid to Contractor. All Contract retention shall be released and paid to Contractor and subcontractors pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 7107.

3.1.5 Other Retentions. In addition to Contract retentions, the City may deduct from each progress payment an amount necessary to protect City from loss because of:
(1) liquidated damages which have accrued as of the date of the application for payment; (2) any sums expended by the City in performing any of Contractor’s obligations under the Contract which Contractor has failed to perform or has performed inadequately; (3) defective Work not remedied; (4) stop notices as allowed by state law; (5) reasonable doubt that the Work can be completed for the unpaid balance of the Total Contract Price or within the scheduled completion date; (6) unsatisfactory prosecution of the Work by Contractor; (7) unauthorized deviations from the Contract; (8) failure of Contractor to maintain or submit on a timely basis proper and sufficient documentation as required by the Contract or by City during the prosecution of the Work; (9) erroneous or false estimates by Contractor of the value of the Work performed; (10) any sums representing expenses, losses, or damages as determined by the City, incurred by the City for which Contractor is liable under the Contract; and (11) any other sums which the City is entitled to recover from Contractor under the terms of the Contract or pursuant to state law, including Section 1727 of the California Labor Code. The failure by the City to deduct any of these sums from a progress payment shall not constitute a waiver of the City’s right to such sums.

3.1.6 Substitutions for Contract Retentions. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code section 22300, Contractor may substitute securities for any money withheld by the City to ensure the performance under the Contract. At the request and expense of Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the City, with the State or a federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, who shall return such securities to Contractor upon satisfactory completion of the Contract. Deposit of securities with an escrow agent shall be subject to a written agreement between the escrow agent and the City, which provides that no portion of the securities shall be paid to Contractor until the City has certified to the escrow agent, in writing, that the Contract has been satisfactorily completed. The City shall certify that the Contract has been satisfactorily completed within sixty (60) days of work "completion" as defined in Section 7107(c) of the California Public Contract Code. Securities eligible for investment under this section shall be limited to those listed in Section 16430 of the Government Code, bank or savings & loan certificates of deposit, interest-bearing demand deposit accounts, stand-by letters of credit, or any other security mutually agreed to by Contractor.

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3.1.7 Payment to Subcontractors. Contractor shall pay all subcontractors for and on account of work performed by such subcontractors in accordance with the terms of their respective subcontracts and as provided for in Section 7108.5 of the California Business and Professions Code. Such payments to subcontractors shall be based on the measurements and estimates made and progress payments provided to Contractor pursuant to this Contract.

3.1.8 Title to Work. As security for partial, progress, or other payments, title to Work for which such payments are made shall pass to the City at the time of payment. To the extent that title has not previously been vested in the City by reason of payments, full title shall pass to the City at delivery of the Work at the destination and time specified in this Contract. Such transferred title shall in each case be good, free and clear from any and all security interests, liens, or other encumbrances. Contractor promises and agrees that it will not pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise encumber the items in any manner that would result in any lien, security interest, charge, or claim upon or against said items. Such transfer of title shall not imply acceptance by the City, nor relieve Contractor from the responsibility to strictly comply with the Contract, and shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for any loss of or damage to items.

3.1.9 Labor and Material Releases. Contractor shall furnish City with labor and material releases from all subcontractors performing work on, or furnishing materials for, the Work governed by this Contract prior to final payment by City.

3.2 Period of Performance and Liquidated Damages.

3.2.1 Contractor shall perform and complete all Work under this Contract within the three (3) year term, beginning the Effective Date of the Notice to Proceed (“Contract Time”). Contractor shall perform its Work in strict accordance with any completion schedule, construction schedule or project milestones developed by the City. Such schedules or milestones may be included as part of Exhibits “A” or “B” attached hereto, or may be provided separately in writing to Contractor. Contractor agrees that if such Work is not completed within the aforementioned Contract Time and/or pursuant to any such completion schedule, construction schedule or project milestones developed pursuant to provisions of the Contract, it is understood, acknowledged and agreed that the City will suffer damage. Pursuant to Government Code Section 53069.85, Contractor shall pay to the City as fixed and liquidated damages the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per day for each and every calendar day of delay beyond the Contract Time or beyond any completion schedule, construction schedule or Project milestones established pursuant to the Contract.

3.2.2 If Contractor is delayed in the performance or progress of the Work by a Force Majeure Event (as defined herein), then the Contractor shall be entitled to a time extension, as provided herein, when the Work stopped is on the critical path and shall not be charged liquidated damages. Such a non-compensable adjustment shall be Contractor’s sole and exclusive remedy for such delays and the Contractor will not receive an adjustment to the Total Contract Price or any other compensation. Contractor must submit a timely request in accordance with the requirements of the Contract.

3.2.3 A Force Majeure Event shall mean an event that materially affects a party’s performance and is one or more of the following: (1) Acts of God or other natural disasters occurring at the project site; (2) terrorism or other acts of a public enemy; (3) orders of governmental authorities (including, without limitation, unreasonable and unforeseeable delay in the issuance of permits or approvals by governmental authorities that are required for the work); (4) pandemics, epidemics or quarantine restrictions; and (5) strikes and other organized labor

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action occurring at the project site and the effects thereof on the work, only to the extent such strikes and other organized labor action are beyond the control of Contractor and its subcontractors, of every tier, and to the extent the effects thereof cannot be avoided by use of replacement workers. For purposes of this section, “orders of governmental authorities,” includes ordinances, emergency proclamations and orders, rules to protect the public health, welfare and safety, and other actions of the City in its capacity as a municipal authority.

3.3 Incorporation of Documents. This Contract includes and hereby incorporates in full by reference the following documents, including all exhibits, drawings, specifications and documents therein, and attachments and addenda thereto:
• Services/Schedule (Exhibit “A”)
• Schedule of Compensation (Exhibit “B”)
• Special Conditions (Exhibit “C”)
• Contractor’s Certificate Regarding Workers’ Compensation (Exhibit “D”) • Public Works Contractor Registration Certification (Exhibit “E”) • Payment and Performance Bonds (Exhibit “F”)
• Executive Order N-6-22 Certification (Exhibit “G”)
• Fleet Compliance Certification (Exhibit “H”)
• Addenda
• Change Orders executed by the City
• Notice Inviting Bids, if any
• Instructions to Bidders, if any
• Contractor’s Bid
To the extent there is a conflict between any portions of this Contract, the order of precedence shall be as follows: change orders, special conditions, technical specifications, plans/construction drawings, general contract terms, scope of work, standard plans, advertisements for bid/proposals, bids/proposals or other documents submitted by Contractor.

3.4 Contractor’s Basic Obligation; Scope of Work.

3.4.1 Scope of Work. Contractor promises and agrees, at its own cost and expense, to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately complete the Project, including all structures and facilities necessary for the Project or described in the Contract (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Work”), for a Total Contract Price as specified pursuant to this Contract. All Work shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with the above referenced documents, as well as the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The schedule of compensation for the Work are further described in Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Special Conditions, if any, relating to the Work are described in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

3.4.2 Change in Scope of Work. Any change in the scope of the Work, method of performance, nature of materials or price thereof, or any other matter materially affecting the performance or nature of the Work shall not be paid for or accepted unless such change, addition or deletion is approved in advance and in writing by a valid change order executed by the City. Should Contractor request a change order due to unforeseen circumstances affecting the performance of the Work, such request shall be made within five (5) business days of the date such circumstances are discovered or shall waive its right to request a change order

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due to such circumstances. If the Parties cannot agree on any change in price required by such change in the Work, the City may direct the Contractor to proceed with the performance of the change on a time and materials basis.

3.4.3 Change Orders. Changes to the Contract Time (as defined in Section

3.3) or Total Contract Price shall be in the form of a written Change Order, either signed by both parties or issued unilaterally by the City. No adjustment shall be made to the Contract Time unless the delay impacts the critical path to completion and the delay was not caused in whole or in part by the Contractor. The City’s liability to Contractor for delays for which the City is responsible shall be limited to only an extension of time unless such delays were unreasonable under the circumstances. Failure to timely request a Change Order shall constitute a waiver of any right to adjust the Contract Time or the Total Contract Price. All requests for Change Orders shall be accompanied by detailed supporting documentation, including but not limited to payroll records, invoices, schedules, and any other documentation requested by the City for the purpose of determining the additional costs or the impact of any delay. If the change involves Work bid at a unit price, then the Total Contract Price shall be increased at the unit price. If there is no unit price, then the Total Contract Price shall be adjusted to account for costs actually incurred plus an allowed mark-up of fifteen percent (15%), which shall constitute the entire amount of profit, markups, field or home office overhead costs, including personnel, equipment or office space, any materials, or any costs of equipment idle time for such work. Regardless of ownership, equipment rates shall not exceed the listed prevailing rates at local equipment rental agencies, or distributors, at the time the work is performed. Nothing herein shall prevent the Parties from agreeing to a lump sum cost.

3.4.4 Changes Ordered By City. City may at any time issue a written directive ordering additions, deletions, or changes to the Work. Contractor shall proceed with the work in accordance with the directive. To the extent the directive results in extra work or requires additional Contract Time, Contractor shall request a Change Order within seven (7) days of receiving the Work Directive. If any costs are not capable of being determined within seven (7) days, then Contractor shall request a Change Order within seven (7) days of when the costs are capable of being determined.

3.4.5 Changes Requested By Contractor. With respect to any matter that may involve or require an adjustment to the Contract Time or the Contract Price, Contractor shall provide written notice of the underlying facts and circumstances that gave rise to the potential change within seven (7) days or prior to the alteration of conditions, whichever is earlier. Failure to give notice shall constitute a waiver of Contractor’s right to a change order. If any costs are not capable of being determined within seven (7) days, then Contractor shall request a Change Order within seven (7) days of when the costs are capable of being determined.

3.5 Substitutions/”Or Equal”. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), the City may make a finding that designates certain products, things, or services by specific brand or trade name. Unless specifically designated in this Contract, whenever any material, process, or article is indicated or specified by grade, patent, or proprietary name or by name of manufacturer, such Specifications shall be deemed to be used for the purpose of facilitating the description of the material, process or article desired and shall be deemed to be followed by the words “or equal.”
Contractor may, unless otherwise stated, offer for substitution any material, process or article which shall be substantially equal or better in every respect to that so indicated or specified in this Contract. However, the City may have adopted certain uniform standards for certain materials,

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processes and articles. Contractor shall submit requests, together with substantiating data, for substitution of any “or equal” material, process or article no later than thirty-five (35) days after award of the Contract. To facilitate the construction schedule and sequencing, some requests may need to be submitted before thirty-five (35) days after award of Contract. Provisions regarding submission of “or equal” requests shall not in any way authorize an extension of time for performance of this Contract. If a proposed “or equal” substitution request is rejected, Contractor shall be responsible for providing the specified material, process or article. The burden of proof as to the equality of any material, process or article shall rest with Contractor.

The City has the complete and sole discretion to determine if a material, process or article is an “or equal” material, process or article that may be substituted. Data required to substantiate requests for substitutions of an “or equal” material, process or article data shall include a signed affidavit from Contractor stating that, and describing how, the substituted “or equal” material, process or article is equivalent to that specified in every way except as listed on the affidavit.

Substantiating data shall include any and all illustrations, specifications, and other relevant data including catalog information which describes the requested substituted “or equal” material, process or article, and substantiates that it is an “or equal” to the material, process or article. The substantiating data must also include information regarding the durability and lifecycle cost of the requested substituted “or equal” material, process or article. Failure to submit all the required substantiating data, including the signed affidavit, to the City in a timely fashion will result in the rejection of the proposed substitution.

Contractor shall bear all of the City’s costs associated with the review of substitution requests.

Contractor shall be responsible for all costs related to a substituted “or equal” material, process or article. Contractor is directed to the Special Conditions (if any) to review any findings made pursuant to Public Contract Code section 3400.

3.6 Standard of Performance; Performance of Employees. Contractor shall perform all Work under this Contract in a skillful and workmanlike manner, and consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Contractor represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Work. Contractor warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Work assigned to them.

Finally, Contractor represents that it, its employees and subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Work, including a City Business License, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Contract. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Contract, Contractor shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any work necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by Contractor’s failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the safety of persons or the Work, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Work in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by Contractor and shall not be re-employed on the Work.

3.7 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Contractual Relationship. City retains Contractor on an independent contractor basis and Contractor is not an employee of City. Any additional personnel performing the work governed by this Contract on behalf of Contractor shall at all times be under Contractor’s exclusive direction and control. Contractor shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance under this Contract and as required by law. Contractor shall be responsible for all reports and obligations

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respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.

3.8 City’s Basic Obligation. City agrees to engage and does hereby engage Contractor as an independent contractor to furnish all materials and to perform all Work according to the terms and conditions herein contained for the sum set forth above. Except as otherwise provided in the Contract, the City shall pay to Contractor, as full consideration for the satisfactory performance by Contractor of the services and obligations required by this Contract, the belowreferenced compensation in accordance with compensation provisions set forth in the Contract.

3.9 Labor.

3.9.1 Prevailing Wages. Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720 et seq., and 1770 et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq., (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on “public works” and “maintenance” projects. Since the Work is being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $15,000 or more for maintenance or $25,000 or more for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair, Contractor agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Contractor with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Contract. Contractor shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at Contractor’s principal place of business and at the project site. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor and any subcontractor shall forfeit a penalty of up to $200 per calendar day or portion thereof for each worker paid less than the prevailing wage rates.

3.9.2 Apprenticeable Crafts. When Contractor employs workmen in an apprenticeable craft or trade, Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Section 1777.5 of the California Labor Code with respect to the employment of properly registered apprentices upon public works. The primary responsibility for compliance with said section for all apprenticeable occupations shall be with Contractor. The Contractor or any subcontractor that is determined by the Labor Commissioner to have knowingly violated Section 1777.5 shall forfeit as a civil penalty an amount not exceeding $100 for each full calendar day of noncompliance, or such greater amount as provided by law.

3.9.3 Hours of Work. Contractor is advised that eight (8) hours labor constitutes a legal day’s work. Pursuant to Section 1813 of the California Labor Code, Contractor shall forfeit a penalty of $25.00 per worker for each day that each worker is permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any one calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one calendar week, except when payment for overtime is made at not less than one and one-half (1-1/2) times the basic rate for that worker.

3.9.4 Payroll Records. Contractor and each subcontractor shall keep an accurate payroll record, showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by him or her in connection with the public work. The payroll records shall be certified and shall be available for inspection at

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all reasonable hours at the principal office of Contractor in the manner provided in Labor Code section 1776. In the event of noncompliance with the requirements of this section, Contractor shall have 10 days in which to comply subsequent to receipt of written notice specifying in what respects such Contractor must comply with this section. Should noncompliance still be evident after such 10-day period, Contractor shall, as a penalty to City, forfeit not more than $100.00 for each calendar day or portion thereof, for each worker, until strict compliance is effectuated. The amount of the forfeiture is to be determined by the Labor Commissioner. A contractor who is found to have violated the provisions of law regarding wages on Public Works with the intent to defraud shall be ineligible to bid on Public Works contracts for a period of one to three years as determined by the Labor Commissioner. Upon the request of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, such penalties shall be withheld from progress payments then due. The responsibility for compliance with this section is on Contractor.

In accordance with Labor Code section 1771.4, the Contractor and each subcontractor shall furnish the certified payroll records directly to the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) on a weekly basis and in the format prescribed by the DIR, which may include electronic submission.

The requirement to submit certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code section 1771.4 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4.

3.9.5 Contractor and Subcontractor Registration. Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the DIR. No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the DIR to perform public work. Contractor is directed to review, fill out and execute the Public Works Contractor Registration Certification attached hereto as Exhibit “E” prior to contract execution. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.

3.9.6 Labor Compliance; Stop Orders. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. It shall be the Contractor’s sole responsibility to evaluate and pay the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this Contract and applicable law. Any stop orders issued by the DIR against Contractor or any subcontractor that affect Contractor’s performance of Work, including any delay, shall be Contractor’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Contractor caused delay subject to any applicable liquidated damages and shall not be compensable by the City. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the DIR against Contractor or any subcontractor.

3.10 Performance of Work; Jobsite Obligations.

3.10.1 Water Quality Management and Compliance.

3.10.1.1 Water Quality Management and Compliance. Contractor shall keep itself and all subcontractors, staff, and employees fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations that may impact, or be implicated by the performance of the Work including, without limitation, all applicable provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. §§ 1300); the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Cal Water Code §§ 13000-14950); local ordinances regulating discharges of storm

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water; and any and all regulations, policies, or permits issued pursuant to any such authority regulating the discharge of pollutants, as that term is used in the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, to any ground or surface water in the State.

3.10.1.2 Compliance with the Statewide Construction General Permit.

Contractor shall comply with all conditions of the most recent iteration of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activity, issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (“Permit”). It shall be Contractor’s sole responsibility to file a Notice of Intent and procure coverage under the Permit for all construction activity which results in the disturbance of more than one acre of total land area or which is part of a larger common area of development or sale. Prior to initiating work, Contractor shall be solely responsible for preparing and implementing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) as required by the Permit. Contractor shall be responsible for procuring, implementing and complying with the provisions of the Permit and the SWPPP, including the standard provisions, and monitoring and reporting requirements as required by the Permit. The Permit requires the SWPPP to be a “living document” that changes as necessary to meet the conditions and requirements of the job site as it progresses through difference phases of construction and is subject to different weather conditions. It shall be Contractor’s sole responsibility to update the SWPPP as necessary to address conditions at the project site.

3.10.1.3 Other Water Quality Rules Regulations and Policies. Contractor shall comply with the lawful requirements of any applicable municipality, drainage City, or local agency regarding discharges of storm water to separate storm drain systems or other watercourses under their jurisdiction, including applicable requirements in municipal storm water management programs.

3.10.1.4 Cost of Compliance. Storm, surface, nuisance, or other waters may be encountered at various times during construction of the Work. Therefore, the Contractor, hereby acknowledges that it has investigated the risk arising from such waters and assumes any and all risks and liabilities arising therefrom.

3.10.1.5 Liability for Non-Compliance. Failure to comply with laws, regulations, standards, ordinances, and permits listed in Sections 3.10.1.1, 3.10.1.2, 3.10.1.3, and 3.10.1.4 of the Contract is a violation of federal and state law. Pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Contract, Contractor hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents for any alleged violations. In addition, City may seek damages from Contractor for any delay in completing the Work in accordance with the Contract, if such delay is caused by or related to Contractor’s failure to comply with the Permit.

3.10.1.6 Reservation of Right to Defend. City reserves the right to defend any enforcement action brought against the City for Contractor’s failure to comply with the Permit or any other relevant water quality law, regulation, or policy. Pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Contract, Contractor hereby agrees to be bound by, and to reimburse the City for the costs (including the City’s attorney’s fees) associated with, any settlement reached between the City and the relevant enforcement entity.

3.10.1.7 Training. In addition to the standard of performance requirements set forth in this Contract, Contractor warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the work assigned to them without impacting water quality in violation of the laws, regulations and policies described in paragraph 3.10.1.

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Contractor further warrants that it, its employees and subcontractors will receive adequate training, as determined by City, regarding the requirements of the laws, regulations and policies described in paragraph 3.10.1 as they may relate to the Work provided under this Contract. Upon request, City will provide the Contractor with a list of training programs that meet the requirements of this paragraph.

3.10.2 Safety. Contractor shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the specifications relating to safety measures applicable in particular operations or kinds of work. In carrying out its Work, Contractor shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the Work and the conditions under which the Work is to be performed. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to, adequate life protection and lifesaving equipment; adequate illumination for underground and night operations; instructions in accident prevention for all employees, such as machinery guards, safe walkways, scaffolds, ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, fall protection and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures. Furthermore, Contractor shall prominently display the names and telephone numbers of at least two medical doctors practicing in the vicinity of the Project, as well as the telephone number of the local ambulance service, adjacent to all telephones at the Project site.

3.10.3 Laws and Regulations. Contractor shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Contract or the Work, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Contractor shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Work. If Contractor observes that the drawings or specifications are at variance with any law, rule or regulation, it shall promptly notify the City in writing. Any necessary changes shall be made by written change order. If Contractor performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations and without giving written notice to the City, Contractor shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. City is a public entity of the State of California subject to certain provisions of the Health & Safety Code, Government Code, Public Contract Code, and Labor Code of the State. It is stipulated and agreed that all provisions of the law applicable to the public contracts of a municipality are a part of this Contract to the same extent as though set forth herein and will be complied with. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers, employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Contract, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.

3.10.4 Permits and Licenses. Contractor shall be responsible for securing City permits and licenses necessary to perform the Work described herein, including, but not limited to, a City Business License. While Contractor will not be charged a fee for any City permits, Contractor shall pay the City’s applicable business license fee. Any ineligible contractor or subcontractor pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1777.1 and 1777.7 may not perform work on this Project.

3.10.5 Trenching Work. If the Total Contract Price exceeds $25,000 and if the Work governed by this Contract entails excavation of any trench or trenches five (5) feet or more in depth, Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the California Labor Code, including Section 6705. To this end, Contractor shall submit for City’s review and approval a

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detailed plan showing the design of shoring, bracing, sloping, or other provisions to be made for worker protection from the hazard of caving ground during the excavation of such trench or trenches. If such plan varies from the shoring system standards, the plan shall be prepared by a registered civil or structural engineer.

3.10.6 Hazardous Materials and Differing Conditions. As required by California Public Contract Code Section 7104, if this Contract involves digging trenches or other excavations that extend deeper than four (4) feet below the surface, Contractor shall promptly, and prior to disturbance of any conditions, notify City of: (1) any material discovered in excavation that Contractor believes to be a hazardous waste that is required to be removed to a Class I, Class II or Class III disposal site; (2) subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site differing from those indicated by City; and (3) unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature at the site, significantly different from those ordinarily encountered in such contract work. Upon notification, City shall promptly investigate the conditions to determine whether a change order is appropriate.

In the event of a dispute, Contractor shall not be excused from any scheduled completion date and shall proceed with all Work to be performed under the Contract, but shall retain all rights provided by the Contract or by law for making protests and resolving the dispute.

3.10.7 Underground Utility Facilities. To the extent required by Section 4215 of the California Government Code, City shall compensate Contractor for the costs of: (1) locating and repairing damage to underground utility facilities not caused by the failure of Contractor to exercise reasonable care; (2) removing or relocating underground utility facilities not indicated in the construction drawings; and (3) equipment necessarily idled during such work. Contractor shall not be assessed liquidated damages for delay caused by failure of City to provide for removal or relocation of such utility facilities.

3.10.8 Air Quality. Contractor shall fully comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in furnishing or using equipment and/or providing services, including, but not limited to, emissions limits and permitting requirements imposed by the air pollution control district or air quality management district with jurisdiction (Air District) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB). Although the Air District and CARB limits and requirements are more broad, Contractor shall specifically be aware of their application to "portable equipment", which definition is considered by Air District and CARB to include any item of equipment with a fuel-powered engine.

The California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) implemented amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulations (“Regulation”) which are effective on January 1, 2024 and apply broadly to all self-propelled off road diesel vehicles 25 horsepower or greater and other forms of equipment used in California. A copy of the Regulation is available at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2022/off-roaddiesel/appa-1.pdf.

Contractors and Subcontractors are required to comply with all CARB and Regulation requirements, including, without limitation, all applicable sections of the Regulation, as codified in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations section 2449 et seq. throughout the term of the Project. Contractors must provide, with their Bid, copies of Bidder’s and all listed subcontractors the most recent, valid Certificate of Reported Compliance (“CRC”) issued by CARB. Failure to provide valid CRCs as required herein in “Exhibit H” may render the Bid non-responsive.

Contractor shall comply, and shall ensure all subcontractors comply, with all applicable requirements of Title 13, California Code of Regulations Division 3, Chapter 9 and all pending amendments (“Regulation”). Throughout the Project, and for three (3) years thereafter, Contractor shall make available for inspection and copying any and all documents or information associated with Contractor’s and any subcontractors’ fleet including, without limitation, all

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Certificates of Reported Compliance, fuel/refueling records, maintenance records, emissions records, and any other information the Contractor is required to produce, keep or maintain pursuant to the Regulation upon two (2) calendar days’ notice from the District. Contractor shall indemnify District against any fines or penalties imposed by Air District, CARB, or any other governmental or regulatory agency for violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by Contractor, its subcontractors, or others for whom Contractor is responsible under its indemnity obligations provided for in this Agreement.

3.10.9 State Recycling Mandates. Contractor shall comply with State Recycling Mandates. Any recyclable materials/debris collected by the contractor that can be feasibly diverted via reuse or recycling must be hauled by the appropriate handler for reuse or recycling.

3.10.10 Inspection Of Site. Contractor has visited sites where Work is to be performed and has become acquainted with all conditions affecting the Work. Contractor warrants that it has made such examinations as it deems necessary to determine the condition of the Work sites, its accessibility to materials, workmen and equipment, and to determine the Contractor’s ability to protect existing surface and subsurface improvements. No claim for allowances–time or money–will be allowed as to such matters.

3.10.11 Field Measurements. Contractor shall make field measurements, verify field conditions and shall carefully compare such field measurements and conditions and other information known to Contractor with the Contract Documents before commencing activities.

Errors, inconsistencies or omissions discovered shall be reported to the City immediately and prior to performing any work or altering the condition.

3.11 Completion of Work. When Contractor determines that it has completed the Work required herein, Contractor shall so notify City in writing and shall furnish all labor and material releases required by this Contract. City shall thereupon inspect the Work. If the Work is not acceptable to the City, the City shall indicate to Contractor in writing the specific portions or items of Work which are unsatisfactory or incomplete. Once Contractor determines that it has completed the incomplete or unsatisfactory Work, Contractor may request a re-inspection by the City. Once the Work is acceptable to City, City shall pay to Contractor the Total Contract Price remaining to be paid, less any amount which City may be authorized or directed by law to retain.

Payment of retention proceeds due to Contractor shall be made in accordance with Section 7107 of the California Public Contract Code.

3.12 Claims; Government Code Claim Compliance.

3.12.1 Intent. Effective January 1, 1991, 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. Effective January 1, 2017, 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.

3.12.2 Claims. For purposes of this Section, “Claim” means a separate demand by the Contractor, after a change order duly requested in accordance with the terms of this Contract has been denied by the City, for (A) a time extension, (B) payment of money or

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damages arising from Work done by or on behalf of the Contractor pursuant to the Contract, or (C) an amount the payment of which is disputed by the City. A “Claim” does not include any demand for payment for which the Contractor has failed to provide notice, request a change order, or otherwise failed to follow any procedures contained in the Contract Documents.

3.12.3 Filing Claims. Claims governed by this Section may not be filed unless and until the Contractor completes all procedures for giving notice of delay or change and for the requesting of a time extension or change order, including but not necessarily limited to the change order procedures contained herein, and Contractor’s request for a change has been denied in whole or in part. Claims governed by this Section must be filed no later than fourteen (14) days after a request for change has been denied in whole or in part or after any other event giving rise to the Claim. The Claim shall be submitted in writing to the City and shall include on its first page the following in 16 point capital font: “THIS IS A CLAIM.” Furthermore, the claim shall include the documents necessary to substantiate the claim. Nothing in this Section is intended to extend the time limit or supersede notice requirements otherwise provided by contract 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.

3.12.4 Supporting Documentation. The Contractor shall submit all claims in the following format:

3.12.4.1 Summary of claim merit and price, reference Contract Document provisions pursuant to which the claim is made

3.12.4.2 List of documents relating to claim:

A. Specifications
B. Drawings
C. Clarifications (Requests for Information)
D. Schedules
E. Other

3.12.4.3 Chronology of events and correspondence

3.12.4.4 Analysis of claim merit

3.12.4.5 Analysis of claim cost, including calculations and supporting documents

3.12.4.6 Time impact analysis in CPM format

3.12.4.7 If Contractor’s claim is based in whole or in part on an allegation of errors or omissions in the Drawings or Specifications for the Project, Contractor shall provide a summary of the percentage of the claim subject to design errors or omissions and shall obtain a certificate of merit in support of the claim of design errors and omissions.

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a summary of the percentage of the claim subject to design errors or omissions and shall obtain a certificate of merit in support of the claim of design errors and omissions.

3.12.5 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 of receipt of the Claim, or as extended by mutual agreement, 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.

3.12.5.1 If City needs approval from its governing body to provide the Contractor a written statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion of the Claim, and the governing body 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, City shall have up to three (3) days following the next duly publicly noticed meeting of the governing body after the 45-day period, or extension, expires to provide the Contractor a written statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion.

3.12.5.2 Within 30 days of receipt of a Claim, City may request in writing additional documentation supporting the Claim or relating to defenses or claims 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. City’s written response to the Claim, shall be submitted to the Contractor within 30 Days (if the Claim is less than $50,000, within 15 Days) after receipt of the additional 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.

3.12.6 Meet and Confer. If the Contractor disputes City’s written response, or City fails to respond within the time prescribed, the Contractor may so notify City, in writing, within 15 Days of receipt of City’s response or the City’s failure to respond, and demand an informal conference to meet and confer for settlement of the issues in dispute. Upon receipt of a demand, City shall schedule a meet and confer conference within 30 Days for settlement of the dispute.

3.12.7 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, 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 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 City and the Contractor sharing the associated costs equally. City and Contractor shall mutually agree to a mediator within 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.

3.12.7.1 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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by issuance of an evaluation. Any mediation utilized shall conform to the timeframes in this section.

3.12.7.3 Unless otherwise agreed to by City and the Contractor in writing, the mediation conducted pursuant to this section shall excuse any further obligation under Section 20104.4 to mediate after litigation has been commenced.

3.12.7.4 The mediation shall be held no earlier than the date the Contractor completes the Work or the date that the Contractor last performs Work, whichever is earlier. All unresolved Claims shall be considered jointly in a single mediation, unless a new unrelated Claim arises after mediation is completed.

3.12.8 Procedures After Mediation. If following the mediation, the Claim or any portion remains in dispute, the Contractor must file a claim pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 900) and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910) of Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code. For purposes of those provisions, 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 pursuant to subdivision (a) until the time the Claim is denied, including any period of time utilized by the meet and confer conference or mediation.

3.12.9 Civil Actions. The following procedures are established for all civil actions filed to resolve Claims of $375,000 or less:

3.12.9.1 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 terms of these procedures.

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.

3.12.9.2 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 Civil Procedure, notwithstanding Section 1114.11 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.

3.12.9.3 In addition to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10) of Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, (A) arbitrators shall, when possible, be experienced in construction law, and (B) any party appealing an arbitration award who does not obtain a more favorable judgment shall, in addition to payment of costs and fees under that chapter, also pay the attorney’s fees on appeal of the other party.

3.12.10 Government Code Claim Procedures.

3.12.10.1 This section does not apply to tort claims and nothing in this section is intended nor shall be construed to change the time periods for filing tort claims or actions specified by Chapter 1 (commending with Section 900) and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910) of Part 3 of Division 3.5 of Title 1 of the Government Code.

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3.12.10.2 In addition to any and all Contract requirements pertaining to notices of and requests for adjustments to the Contract Time, Contract Price, or compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, claims and/or changed conditions, Contractor must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code sections 900 et seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the City.

3.12.10.3 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 adjustment of the Contract Time, Contract Price, or compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, claims, and/or changed conditions have been followed by Contractor. If no such Government Code claim is submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified herein, Contractor may not file any action against the City.

3.12.10.4 A Government Code claim must be filed no earlier than the date the work is completed or the date the Contractor last performs work on the Project, whichever occurs first. A Government Code claim shall be inclusive of all unresolved Claims known to the Contractor excepting only new unrelated Claims that arise after the Government Code claim is submitted.

3.12.11 Non-Waiver. 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 and shall not constitute a waiver of any rights under this section.

3.13 Loss and Damage. Except as may otherwise be limited by law, Contractor shall be responsible for all loss and damage which may arise out of the nature of the Work agreed to herein, or from the action of the elements, or from any unforeseen difficulties which may arise or be encountered in the prosecution of the Work until the same is fully completed and accepted by City. In the event of damage proximately caused by an Act of God, as defined by Section 7105 of the Public Contract Code, the City may terminate this Contract pursuant to the termination provisions in this Contract; provided, however, that the City needs to provide Contractor with only one (1) day advanced written notice.

3.14 Indemnification.

3.14.1 Scope of Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, suits, actions, proceedings, costs, expenses, liability, judgments, awards, decrees, settlements, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, regardless of whether the allegations are false, fraudulent, or groundless, to property or persons, including wrongful death, (collectively, “Claims”) in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Contractor, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Contractor’s services, the Project or this Contract, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages, expert witness fees, attorneys’ fees and other related costs and expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782, Contractor’s indemnity obligation shall not apply to such loss or damage which is caused by the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of the City.

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3.14.2 Additional Indemnity Obligations. Contractor shall defend, with counsel of City’s choosing and at Contractor’s own cost, expense and risk, any and all Claims covered by this section that may be brought or instituted against City or its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers. In addition, Contractor shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City or its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers as part of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding. Contractor shall also reimburse City for the cost of any settlement paid by City or its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers as part of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding. Such reimbursement shall include payment for City’s attorney’s fees and costs, including expert witness fees. Contractor shall reimburse City and its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided. Contractor’s obligation to indemnify shall survive expiration or termination of this Contract, and shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City, its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers.

3.15 Insurance.

3.15.1 Time for Compliance. Contractor shall not commence Work under this Contract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Contractor shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subcontractor has secured all insurance required under this section. Failure to provide and maintain all required insurance shall be grounds for the City to terminate this Contract for cause.

3.15.2 Minimum Requirements. Contractor shall, at its expense, procure and maintain for the duration of the Contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Work hereunder by Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. Contractor shall also require all of its subcontractors to procure and maintain the same insurance for the duration of the Contract. Such insurance shall meet at least the following minimum levels of coverage:

3.15.2.1 Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as the latest version of the following: (1) General Liability: Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 00 01) OR Insurance Services Office Owners and Contractors Protective Liability Coverage Form (CG 00 09 11 88) (coverage for operations of designated contractor); (2) Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage form number CA 00 01, code 1 (any auto); (3) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer’s Liability Insurance; and (4) Builders’/All Risk: Builders’/All Risk insurance covering for all risks of loss, including explosion, collapse, underground excavation and removal of lateral support (and including earthquakes and floods if requested by the City). Policies shall not contain exclusions contrary to this Contract.

3.15.2.2 Minimum Limits of Insurance. Contractor shall maintain limits no less than: (1) General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 general aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage; (2) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage; (3) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Workers’ compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California.

Employer’s Liability limits of $1,000,000 each accident, policy limit bodily injury or disease, and each employee bodily injury or disease; and (4) Builders’/All Risk: Completed value of the project.

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Defense costs shall be available in addition to the limits. Notwithstanding the minimum limits specified herein, any available coverage shall be provided to the parties required to be named as additional insureds pursuant to this Contract.

3.15.2.3 Notices; Cancellation or Reduction of Coverage. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or materially reduced, Contractor shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of insurance showing that the required insurance has been reinstated or has been provided through another insurance company or companies. In the event any policy of insurance required under this Contract does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, the City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by the City will be promptly reimbursed by Contractor or the City may withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Contractor payments. In the alternative, the City may suspend or terminate this Contract.

3.15.3 Insurance Endorsements. The insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Contractor shall provide endorsements (amendments) on forms supplied or approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:

3.15.3.1 General Liability. (1) Such policy shall give the City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers additional insured status using ISO endorsements CG20 10 10 01 plus CG20 37 10 01, or endorsements providing the exact same coverage, with respect to the Work or operations performed by or on behalf of Contractor, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work; (2) all policies shall waive or shall permit Contractor to waive all rights of subrogation which may be obtained by the Contractor or any insurer by virtue of payment of any loss or any coverage provided to any person named as an additional insured pursuant to this Contract, and Contractor agrees to waive all such rights of subrogation; and (3) the insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of Contractor’s scheduled underlying coverage. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers shall be excess of Contractor’s insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it.

3.15.3.2 Automobile Liability. (1) Such policy shall give the City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers additional insured status with respect to the ownership, operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Contractor or for which Contractor is responsible; (2) all policies shall waive or shall permit Contractor to waive all rights of subrogation which may be obtained by the Contractor or any insurer by virtue of payment of any loss or any coverage provided to any person named as an additional insured pursuant to this Contract, and Contractor agrees to waive all such rights of subrogation; and (3) the insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of Contractor’s scheduled underlying coverage. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers shall be excess of Contractor’s insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it in any way.

3.15.3.3 Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Coverage.

The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers for losses paid under the terms of the insurance policy which arise from work performed by Contractor.

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3.15.3.4 All Coverages. Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall be endorsed to state that: (1) coverage shall not be suspended, voided, reduced or canceled except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City; and (2) any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers.

3.15.4 Builders’/All Risk Policy Requirements. Intentionally Omitted.

3.15.5 Separation of Insureds; No Special Limitations. All insurance required by this Section shall contain standard separation of insureds provisions. In addition, such insurance shall not contain any special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers.

3.15.6 Professional Liability Insurance. All architects, engineers, consultants or design professionals retained by Contractor shall also procure and maintain, for a period of five (5) years following completion of the Contract, errors and omissions liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. This insurance shall name the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional and insureds with respect to Work performed, and shall otherwise comply with all requirements of this Section. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits.

3.15.7 Deductibles and Self-Insurance Retentions. Any deductibles or selfinsured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. Contractor shall guarantee that, at the option of the City, either: (1) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or selfinsured retentions as respects the City, its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers; or (2) the Contractor shall procure a bond or other financial guarantee acceptable to the City guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigation costs, claims and administrative and defense expenses.

3.15.8 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VII, licensed to do business in California, and satisfactory to the City. Exception may be made for the State Compensation Insurance Fund when not specifically rated.

3.15.9 Verification of Coverage. Contractor shall furnish City with original certificates of insurance and endorsements effecting coverage required by this Contract on forms satisfactory to the City. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf, and shall be on forms supplied or approved by the City. All certificates and endorsements must be received and approved by the City before work commences. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.

3.15.10 Subcontractors. All subcontractors shall meet the requirements of this Section before commencing Work. Contractor shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. Subcontractor policies of General Liability insurance shall name the City, its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers as additional insureds using form ISO 20 38 04 13 or endorsements providing the exact same coverage. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein except as otherwise agreed to by the City in writing.

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3.15.11 Reporting of Claims. Contractor shall report to the City, in addition to Contractor’s insurer, any and all insurance claims submitted by Contractor in connection with the Work under this Contract.

3.16 Bond Requirements.

3.16.1 Payment Bond. If required by law or otherwise specifically requested by City in Exhibit “F” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, Contractor shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Contract a Payment Bond in an amount required by the City and in a form provided or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until the bond has been received and approved by the City.

3.16.2 Performance Bond. If specifically requested by City in Exhibit “F” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, Contractor shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Contract a Performance Bond in an amount required by the City and in a form provided or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until the bond has been received and approved by the City.

3.16.3 Bond Provisions. Should, in City’s sole opinion, any bond become insufficient or any surety be found to be unsatisfactory, Contractor shall renew or replace the effected bond within (ten) 10 days of receiving notice from City. In the event the surety or Contractor intends to reduce or cancel any required bond, at least thirty (30) days prior written notice shall be given to the City, and Contractor shall post acceptable replacement bonds at least ten (10) days prior to expiration of the original bonds. No further payments shall be deemed due or will be made under this Contract until any replacement bonds required by this Section are accepted by the City. To the extent, if any, that the Total Contract Price is increased in accordance with the Contract, Contractor shall, upon request of the City, cause the amount of the bond to be increased accordingly and shall promptly deliver satisfactory evidence of such increase to the City. If Contractor fails to furnish any required bond, the City may terminate the Contract for cause.

3.16.4 Surety Qualifications. Only bonds executed by an admitted surety insurer, as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, shall be accepted. If a California-admitted surety insurer issuing bonds does not meet these requirements, the insurer will be considered qualified if it is in conformance with Section 995.660 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, and proof of such is provided to the City.

3.17 Warranty. Contractor warrants all Work under the Contract (which for purposes of this Section shall be deemed to include unauthorized work which has not been removed and any non-conforming materials incorporated into the Work) to be of good quality and free from any defective or faulty material and workmanship. Contractor agrees that for a period of one year (or the period of time specified elsewhere in the Contract or in any guarantee or warranty provided by any manufacturer or supplier of equipment or materials incorporated into the Work, whichever is later) after the date of final acceptance, Contractor shall within ten (10) days after being notified in writing by the City of any defect in the Work or non-conformance of the Work to the Contract, commence and prosecute with due diligence all Work necessary to fulfill the terms of the warranty at its sole cost and expense. Contractor shall act sooner as requested by the City in response to an emergency. In addition, Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, repair and replace any portions of the Work (or work of other contractors) damaged by its defective Work or which

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becomes damaged in the course of repairing or replacing defective Work. For any Work so corrected, Contractor’s obligation hereunder to correct defective Work shall be reinstated for an additional one year period, commencing with the date of acceptance of such corrected Work.

Contractor shall perform such tests as the City may require to verify that any corrective actions, including, without limitation, redesign, repairs, and replacements comply with the requirements of the Contract. All costs associated with such corrective actions and testing, including the removal, replacement, and reinstitution of equipment and materials necessary to gain access, shall be the sole responsibility of Contractor. All warranties and guarantees of subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers with respect to any portion of the Work, whether express or implied, are deemed to be obtained by Contractor for the benefit of the City, regardless of whether or not such warranties and guarantees have been transferred or assigned to the City by separate agreement and Contractor agrees to enforce such warranties and guarantees, if necessary, on behalf of the City. In the event that Contractor fails to perform its obligations under this Section, or under any other warranty or guaranty under this Contract, to the reasonable satisfaction of the City, the City shall have the right to correct and replace any defective or non-conforming Work and any work damaged by such work or the replacement or correction thereof at Contractor’s sole expense.

Contractor shall be obligated to fully reimburse the City for any expenses incurred hereunder upon demand.

3.18 Employee/Labor Certifications.

3.18.1 Contractor’s Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Contractor certifies that he is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker’s Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Work. A certification form for this purpose, which is attached to this Contract as Exhibit “D” and incorporated herein by reference, shall be executed simultaneously with this Contract.

3.18.2 Equal Opportunity Employment. Contractor represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age or other interests protected by the State or Federal Constitutions. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination.

3.18.3 Verification of Employment Eligibility. By executing this Contract, Contractor verifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time, and shall require all subcontractors and sub-subcontractors to comply with the same.

3.19 Termination. This Contract may be terminated by City at any time, either with our without cause, by giving Contractor three (3) days advance written notice. In the event of termination by City for any reason other than the fault of Contractor, City shall pay Contractor for all Work performed up to that time as provided herein. In the event of breach of the Contract by Contractor, City may terminate the Contract immediately without notice, may reduce payment to Contractor in the amount necessary to offset City’s resulting damages, and may pursue any other available recourse against Contractor. Contractor may not terminate this Contract except for cause. In the event this Contract is terminated in whole or in part as provided, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those

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terminated. Further, if this Contract is terminated as provided, City may require Contractor to provide all finished or unfinished documents, data, diagrams, drawings, materials or other matter prepared or built by Contractor in connection with its performance of this Contract. Contractor shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.

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3.20 City Officers and Employees: Non-Discrimination.

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

3.20.2 Conflict of Interest. Contractor acknowledges that no officer or employee of the City has or shall have any direct or indirect financial interest in this Contract nor shall Contractor enter into any agreement of any kind with any such officer or employee during the term of this Contract and for one (1) year thereafter. Contractor warrants that Contractor has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, any third party any money or other consideration in exchange for obtaining this Contract.

3.20.3 Covenant Against Discrimination. In connection with its performance under this Contract, Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, marital status, ancestry, national origin ( i.e., place of origin, immigration status, cultural or linguistic characteristics, or ethnicity), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or medical condition (each a “prohibited basis”). Contractor shall ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during their employment, without regard to any prohibited basis. As a condition precedent to City’s lawful capacity to enter this Contract, and in executing this Contract, Contractor certifies that its actions and omissions hereunder shall not incorporate any discrimination arising from or related to any prohibited basis in any Contractor activity, including but not limited to the following: 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; and further, that Contractor is in full compliance with the provisions of Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.05.02, including without limitation the provision of benefits, relating to non-discrimination in city contracting.

3.21 General Provisions.

3.21.1 City’s Representative. The City hereby designates City Manager, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Contract (“City’s Representative”). City’s Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for all purposes under this Contract. Contractor shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City’s Representative or his or her designee.

3.21.2 Contractor’s Representative. Before starting the Work, Contractor shall submit in writing the name, qualifications and experience of its proposed representative who shall be subject to the review and approval of the City (“′Contractor’s Representative”). Following approval by the City, Contractor’s Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of Contractor for all purposes under this Contract. Contractor’s Representative shall supervise and direct the Work, using his best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all construction means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Work under this Contract. Contractor’s Representative shall devote full time to the Project and either he or his designee, who shall be acceptable to the City, shall be present at the Work site at all times that any Work is in progress and at any time that any employee or subcontractor of Contractor is present at the Work site. Arrangements for responsible supervision, acceptable to the City, shall be made for emergency Work which may

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be required. Should Contractor desire to change its Contractor’s Representative, Contractor shall provide the information specified above and obtain the City’s written approval.

3.21.3 Contract Interpretation. Should any question arise regarding the meaning or import of any of the provisions of this Contract or written or oral instructions from City, the matter shall be referred to City’s Representative, whose decision shall be binding upon Contractor.

3.21.4 Anti-Trust Claims. This provision shall be operative if this Contract is applicable to California Public Contract Code Section 7103.5. In entering into this Contract to supply goods, services or materials, Contractor hereby 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. Section 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2, commencing with Section 16700, of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code) arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the Contract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the City tender final payment to Contractor, without further acknowledgment by the Parties.

3.21.5 Notices. All notices hereunder and communications regarding interpretation of the terms of the Contract or changes thereto shall be provided by the mailing thereof by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and addressed as follows:

To City: City of Palm Springs
Attention: City Manager/ City Clerk
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
To Contractor: Onyx Paving Company, Inc.

Attention: Corey R. Kirschner, CEO
22707 La Palma Ave
Yorba Linda, CA, 92887
Any notice so given shall be considered received by the other Party three (3) days after deposit in the U.S. Mail as stated above and addressed to the Party at the above address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.

3.21.6 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Contract.

3.21.7 Assignment Forbidden. Contractor shall not, either voluntarily or by action of law, assign or transfer this Contract or any obligation, right, title or interest assumed by Contractor herein without the prior written consent of City. If Contractor attempts an assignment or transfer of this Contract or any obligation, right, title or interest herein, City may, at its option, terminate and revoke the Contract and shall thereupon be relieved from any and all obligations to Contractor or its assignee or transferee.

3.21.8 No Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.

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3.21.9 Laws; Venue. This Contract shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. If any action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Contract, the action shall be brought in a state or federal court situated in the County of Riverside, State of California.

3.21.10 Attorneys’ Fees. If either Party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Contract, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorneys’ fees and all other costs of such action.

3.21.11 Counterparts. This Contract may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.

3.21.12 Successors. The Parties do for themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns agree to the full performance of all of the provisions contained in this Contract.

3.21.13 Solicitation. Contractor maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Contract. Further, Contractor warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Contract. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to terminate this Contract without liability.

3.21.14 Certification of License.

3.21.14.1 Contractor certifies that as of the date of execution of this Contract, Contractor has a current contractor’s license of the classification indicated below under Contractor’s signature.

3.21.14.2 Contractors are required by law to be licensed and regulated by the Contractors’ State License Board which has jurisdiction to investigate complaints against contractors if a complaint regarding a patent act or omission is filed within four (4) years of the date of the alleged violation. A complaint regarding a latent act or omission pertaining to structural defects must be filed within ten (10) years of the date of the alleged violation. Any questions concerning a contractor may be referred to the Registrar, Contractors’ State License Board, P.O.

Box 26000, Sacramento, California 95826.

3.21.15 Authority to Enter Contract. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Contract have the legal power, right and authority to make this Contract and bind each respective Party.

3.21.16 Entire Contract; Modification. This Contract contains the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements. This Contract may only be modified by a writing signed by both Parties.

3.21.17 Non-Waiver. None of the provisions of this Contract shall be considered waived by either party, unless such waiver is specifically specified in writing.

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3.21.18 City’s Right to Employ Other Contractors. City reserves right to employ other contractors in connection with this Project or other projects.

3.22 Compliance with Economic Sanctions in Response to Russia's Actions in Ukraine. When funding for the services is provided, in whole or in part, by an agency controlled of the State of California, Consultant shall fully and adequately comply with California Executive Order N-6-22 (“Russian Sanctions Program”). As part of this compliance process, Consultant shall also certify compliance with the Russian Sanctions Program by completing the form located in Attachment “G” (Russian Sanctions Certification), attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant shall also require any subconsultants to comply with the Russian Sanctions Program and certify compliance pursuant to this Section. [Signatures on Next Page]

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates stated below.

CONTRACTOR:

By Date
Signature
By Date
Signature
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS:

APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: Date: 05/27/2026 Item No.

APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

By By
City Attorney City Clerk
APPROVED:

By Date
City Manager – up to $150,000
Deputy/Assistant City Manager – up to $50,000
Director – up to $25,000
Manager – up to $5,000

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EXHIBIT “A”

SERVICES / SCHEDULE

1.1 Background:

The City of Palm Springs (“City”) requires the services of a qualified and properly licensed contractor to provide on-call asphalt repair and replacement services at various locations throughout the City to support ongoing roadway maintenance, accessibility improvements, and related capital and operational needs.

The City owns, operates, and maintains approximately 416 lane miles of public roadway infrastructure requiring continuous asphalt pavement maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation to preserve structural integrity, ensure public safety, and maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local standards.

The City intends to establish an on-call, indefinite-delivery contract under which services shall be performed on an as-needed basis and authorized solely through written purchase orders issued by the City’s Public Works Department. For each purchase order, the City will determine the specific location, scope, quantities, construction methods, and schedule of work based on operational priorities, pavement conditions, and available funding. No minimum quantity of work is guaranteed under this agreement.

Work may include planned maintenance activities, accessibility improvements, capital improvement support, and unanticipated or emergency repairs necessary to address pavement failures, safety hazards, or operational deficiencies within the public right-ofway.

This agreement is intended to provide the City with a flexible, cost-effective, and reliable mechanism for delivering consistent, high-quality asphalt pavement services while minimizing disruption to the traveling public.

1.2 Scope:

The contractor shall maintain sufficient personnel, equipment, materials, equipment, tools and operational capacity to respond promptly to routine maintenance requests and timesensitive or emergency repairs, as directed by the City.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and incidentals necessary to perform asphalt pavement repair and replacement services on an on-call, as-needed basis at various locations throughout the City of Palm Springs. Work shall be performed only upon written authorization from the City through a purchase order issued by the City’s Public Works Department. Work shall be performed only upon written authorization from the City through a purchase order issued by the City’s Public Works Department.

Bid Schedule unit prices shall include all costs for removal, disposal, preparation, asphalt placement, compaction, traffic control, cleanup, and site restoration. Work not specifically identified in the Bid Schedule may be requested by the City and performed only upon written authorization and mutual agreement on pricing.

A. All work shall be performed in accordance with the following, as applicable:

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1) City of Palm Springs Standard Drawings and Specifications 2) Standards for Public Works Construction (“Greenbook”), Latest Edition 3) Caltrans Standard Specifications, Current Edition (where referenced) 4) California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) 5) Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH Manual), Current Edition 6) All applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and safety requirements 7) ADA requirements
B. Service Categories and Response Time
1) Routine Repairs: Planned maintenance and non-emergency asphalt repairs.

Work shall commence within five (5) business days of written authorization and be completed within ten (10) working days of commencement. 2) Priority Repairs: Repairs affecting traffic safety, transit routes, or major thoroughfares. Work shall commence within forty-eight (48) hours of written authorization and be completed within five (5) working days of commencement. 3) Emergency Repairs: Repairs required to address immediate safety hazards or critical pavement failures. Contractor shall be on site within four (4) hours of notification, twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. Temporary repairs shall be completed within eight (8) hours of notification, with permanent repairs completed within three (3) working days unless otherwise directed by the City.

C. Work Locations: Work may be required at various locations throughout the City, including but not limited to:
1) City streets and roadways
2) Municipal parking lots and facilities
3) Sidewalks and pedestrian areas
4) Curbs and gutters
5) Bike paths and recreational trails
D. Asphalt repair and replacement services includes but are not limited to:
1) Sidewalk works
a) Removal, disposal, and replacement of damaged asphalt sidewalks. b) Thickness: 3", 4", 6", or 8" as specified
c) Surface finishing to match existing adjacent surfaces 2) Curb and gutter systems
a) Type A curbs per City Standard #200
b) Type B curb and gutter per City Standard #205
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d) Cross gutters and spandrel work
e) Proper tie-ins to existing infrastructure
3) ADA Compliance works
a) Construction of ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps
b) Sidewalk modifications for accessibility compliance
c) Compliance with City Policy for Accessible Pedestrian Facilities 4) Driveway and approach works
a) Residential and commercial driveway approaches
b) Various thickness requirements (4", 6", 8")
c) Proper transitions to existing pavement and sidewalks 5) Specialized asphalt works
a) Historic and architectural asphalt restoration
i. Matching existing historic asphalt finishes and textures ii. Replication of original aggregate exposure patterns iii. Restoration of decorative asphalt elements
a. Textured and patterned surfaces
b. Documentation and approval process for historic designated work 6) Architectural Asphalt Elements
a) Asphalt steps and stair systems
7) Material specifications / Asphalt requirements
a) All asphalt shall be Class 560 C 3250 minimum compressive strength b) Proper aggregate gradation and mix design approval required 8) Quality standards
a) All materials shall meet or exceed City specifications b) Contractor shall provide material certifications upon request 9) No substitutions without prior written approval from Project Manager E. Asphalt Pavement Repair and Replacement Requirements Unless otherwise directed by the City’s Project Manager, asphalt pavement repair and replacement shall conform to the following minimum requirements:
1) Saw Cutting and Surface Preparation
a. Saw cut clean, straight, vertical edges a minimum of twelve (12) inches beyond the limits of repair
b. Collect, vacuum, and properly dispose of all saw-cut slurry in compliance with NPDES and Clean Water Act requirements
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d. Saw cutting may be performed by City forces; Contractor shall verify completion prior to paving
F. Removal and Subgrade Preparation
1) Remove and dispose of existing asphalt to a depth one (1) inch greater than the existing pavement section, with a minimum removal depth of four (4) inches 2) Excavate to sound, stable subgrade
3) Compact subgrade to a minimum of ninety-five percent (95%) relative compaction per ASTM D1557
G. Asphalt Placement
a. Apply SS-1H tack coat uniformly to clean, dry vertical edges b. Place hot mix asphalt with PG 70-10 binder in lifts not exceeding three (3) inches c. Compact each lift to maximum density prior to placement of subsequent lifts d. Base course shall be placed and capped prior to moving to the next repair area H. Finishing
a. Apply seal coat to repair edges
b. Apply #30 silica sand to sealed edges
c. Maintain traffic control until pavement has cooled sufficiently to support traffic without scuffing or rutting
d. Final surface shall be smooth, uniform, and within one-eighth inch (1/8") of adjacent pavement
I. Traffic Control and Safety: Traffic control shall be implemented at all work locations in conformance with:
1) City of Palm Springs Standards
2) Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH Manual) - Latest Edition 3) California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) 4) State and Federal safety regulations
Contractor shall maintain safe pedestrian and vehicular access or provide appropriate detours. All traffic control devices shall be properly maintained throughout the duration of the work area is safe for normal use.

J. Environmental protection and compliance / Environmental Compliance:
1) Contractor shall comply with all environmental regulations, including AB987 and NPDES permit requirements.
2) All waste materials shall be properly disposed of at approved facilities. 3) Dust control and stormwater best management practices shall be implemented as required.
4) Storm drains and waterways shall be protected from contamination. Implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) for stormwater pollution prevention at each work site

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5) Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) compliance where required 6) Proper disposal of all asphalt debris and construction waste in accordance with local regulations. Waste disposal receipts shall be provided with invoicing documentation 7) Sites must be left in neat, orderly, and clean condition upon completion K. Project notification and coordination
1) Contractor shall provide forty-eight (48) hour advance notice to the City's Project Manager prior to commencing any work, except for emergency repairs which require four (4) hour notice
2) Daily coordination meetings may be required for complex or multi-phase projects 3) Contractor shall coordinate with utility companies and other contractors as necessary
L. Quality control and acceptance
1) All work shall be subject to inspection and approval by the City's Public Works Department
2) Contractor shall provide twenty-four (24) hour notice prior to asphalt placement for City inspection
3) Work not meeting specifications shall be removed and replaced at Contractor's expense
4) Final acceptance requires City approval and completion of all cleanup activities M. Work Authorization
All work shall be authorized through written purchase orders issued by the City's Public Works Department. Purchase orders will include:
1) Specific scope of work and location
2) Required completion timeline
3) Special conditions or requirements
4) Maximum authorized amount
5) No work shall commence without proper purchase order authorization.

N. Project Management
City's Project Manager will serve as primary point of contact for all work coordination.

Contractor shall designate a qualified project manager available during normal business hours. Regular progress reporting may be required for larger projects.

O. Documentation Requirements
1) Daily logs and progress photos for projects.
2) Material delivery receipts and certifications.
3) As-built documentation for significant infrastructure modifications 4) Final project documentation and warranty information upon completion

1.3 Pricing:

1. The pricing included in this Contract shall be firm for the first year.

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2. The unit prices may be adjusted (decreased or increased) once a year to correspond with the most recent annual change to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Areas.

3. Project work will be authorized on a Task Order basis. The City will request a scope of work and the Contractor will provide a proposal/quote that corresponds to the pricing detailed in the bid form. The City will authorize the work via a signed Task Order form and corresponding release purchase order.

4. The City will only pay for the items listed on the bid form, and permit and disposal fees.

This does not include access to public utilities. Contractor must incorporate all of its costs in its unit bid prices, including but not limited to labor, supervision, project management, overhead, profit, onboarding training, travel, mileage, truck charges, fuel charges, service call charges, parking, delivery, portal-to-portal charges, environmental fees, shop supplies and consumable incidental materials. The City will not pay for subcontractors, rental of equipment/tools, and purchase of materials/supplies unless the City authorized payment of the applicable items.

1.4 Payment:

The resulting contract for these services is an on-call as needed contract. No specific amount of work is guaranteed. The contract value is an estimated value only. All work authorized under the contract will be compensated on a time and material basis as outlined in the Invoicing Section.

1.5 Invoicing:

Contractor will submit an itemized invoice. Billings must reference a purchase order number and shall indicate the unit (contract) price. Contractor will be paid for the actual hours worked at the rates shown in the contract. Parts, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs will be compensated at actual cost with receipts required with allowable markup as outline in the contract. Contractor shall break out the line items on the invoice in accordance with the line items on the bid form. Contractor must provide back-up documentation for materials, subcontractor, rented equipment, permits, disposal and recycling fees. Invoices that are submitted with incorrect prices may be returned for correction before any payments to the contractor are authorized. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to submit a correct invoice. The City shall not be responsible for payment until a correct invoice is received. The invoice shall be accompanied by receipts, dated, and signed by a City Employee, verifying the work was done. Invoices and receipts will be submitted to the Contract Officer for approval. All invoices are to be sent as one document, per month to: [email protected].

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EXHIBIT “B”

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION

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EXHIBIT “C”

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 1. BONDS
Concurrently with this Contract, the Contractor shall deliver to the City four identical counterparts of the Performance Bond and Payment Bond on the forms supplied by the City and included as Exhibit “F” to the Contract. The surety supplying the bond must be an admitted surety insurer, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, authorized to do business as such in the State of California and satisfactory to the City. The Performance Bond and the Payment Bond shall be for one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Contract Price.

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EXHIBIT “D”

CERTIFICATION
LABOR CODE - SECTION 1861
I, the undersigned Contractor, am aware of the provisions of Section 3700, et seq., of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker’s Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of the Code, and I, the undersigned Contractor, agree to and will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Work on this Contract.

By:

Signature
Name (print)
Title (print)
Title (Print)

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EXHIBIT “E”

PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. See http://www.dir.ca.gov/PublicWorks/PublicWorks.html for additional information.

No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work.

Contractor hereby certifies that it is aware of the registration requirements set forth in Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 and is currently registered as a contractor with the Department of Industrial Relations.

Name of Contractor:

DIR Registration Number:

DIR Registration Expiration:

Small Project Exemption: _____ Yes or _____ No
Unless Contractor is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption, Contractor further acknowledges:

1. Contractor shall maintain a current DIR registration for the duration of the project.

2. Contractor shall include the requirements of Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 in its contract with subcontractors and ensure that all subcontractors are registered at the time of bid opening and maintain registration status for the duration of the project.

3. Failure to submit this form or comply with any of the above requirements may result in a finding that the bid is non-responsive.

Name of Contractor
Signature
Name and Title
Dated

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EXHIBIT “F”

PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS

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PERFORMANCE BOND
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS:

THAT WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs (hereinafter referred to as “City”) has awarded to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”) an agreement for OnCall Asphalt Repair and Replacement Services (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”).

WHEREAS, the work to be performed by the Contractor is more particularly set forth in the Contract Documents for the Project dated May 28, 2026, (hereinafter referred to as “Contract Documents”), the terms and conditions of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor is required by said Contract Documents to perform the terms thereof and to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of said Contract Documents.

NOW, THEREFORE, we, Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the undersigned Contractor and _____________________________________________ as Surety, a corporation organized and duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, are held and firmly bound unto the City in the sum of Six Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars, ($640,000), said sum being not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount of the Contract, for which amount well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that, if the Contractor, his or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by, and well and truly keep and perform the covenants, conditions and agreements in the Contract Documents and any alteration thereof made as therein provided, on its part, to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all respects according to their intent and meaning; and shall faithfully fulfill all obligations including the one-year guarantee of all materials and workmanship; and shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers and agents, as stipulated in said Contract Documents, then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect.

As a condition precedent to the satisfactory completion of the Contract Documents, unless otherwise provided for in the Contract Documents, the above obligation shall hold good for a period of one (1) year after the acceptance of the work by City, during which time if Contractor shall fail to make full, complete, and satisfactory repair and replacements and totally protect the City from loss or damage resulting from or caused by defective materials or faulty workmanship, Surety shall undertake and faithfully fulfill all such obligations. The obligations of Surety hereunder shall continue so long as any obligation of Contractor remains. Nothing herein shall limit the City’s rights or the Contractor or Surety’s obligations under the Contract, law or equity, including, but not limited to, California Code of Civil Procedure section 337.15.

Whenever Contractor shall be, and is declared by the City to be, in default under the Contract Documents, the Surety shall remedy the default pursuant to the Contract Documents, or shall promptly, at the City’s option:
(1) Take over and complete the Project in accordance with all terms and conditions in the Contract Documents; or

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(2) Obtain a bid or bids for completing the Project in accordance with all terms and conditions in the Contract Documents and upon determination by Surety of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, arrange for a Contract between such bidder, the Surety and the City, and make available as work progresses sufficient funds to pay the cost of completion of the Project, less the balance of the contract price, including other costs and damages for which Surety may be liable. The term “balance of the contract price” as used in this paragraph shall mean the total amount payable to Contractor by the City under the Contract and any modification thereto, less any amount previously paid by the City to the Contractor and any other set offs pursuant to the Contract Documents.
(3) Permit the City to complete the Project in any manner consistent with local, California and federal law and make available as work progresses sufficient funds to pay the cost of completion of the Project, less the balance of the contract price, including other costs and damages for which Surety may be liable. The term “balance of the contract price” as used in this paragraph shall mean the total amount payable to Contractor by the City under the Contract and any modification thereto, less any amount previously paid by the City to the Contractor and any other set offs pursuant to the Contract Documents.

Surety expressly agrees that the City may reject any contractor or subcontractor which may be proposed by Surety in fulfillment of its obligations in the event of default by the Contractor.

Surety shall not utilize Contractor in completing the Project nor shall Surety accept a bid from Contractor for completion of the Project if the City, when declaring the Contractor in default, notifies Surety of the City’s objection to Contractor’s further participation in the completion of the Project.

The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract Documents or to the Project to be performed thereunder shall in any way affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract Documents or to the Project, including but not limited to the provisions of sections 2819 and 2845 of the California Civil Code.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this _______ day of ______________, 20__).
(Corporate Seal)
Contractor/ Principal
By
Title
(Corporate Seal)
Surety
By
Attorney-in-Fact

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Signatures of those signing for the Contractor and Surety must be notarized and evidence of corporate authority attached.
(Attach Attorney-in-Fact Certificate) Title
The rate of premium on this bond is ____________ per thousand. The total amount of premium charges, $_______________________________.
(The above must be filled in by corporate attorney.)

THIS IS A REQUIRED FORM
Any claims under this bond may be addressed to:
(Name and Address of Surety)
(Name and Address of Agent or
Representative for service of
process in California, if different
from above)
(Telephone number of Surety
and Agent or Representative for
service of process in California)
NOTE: A copy of the Power-of-Attorney authorizing the person signing on behalf of the Surety to do so must be attached hereto.

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Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public, personally
appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature of Notary Public

OPTIONAL
Though the information below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document
and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document.

CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT  Individual
 Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
 Partner(s)  Limited
 General Number of Pages
 Attorney-In-Fact
 Trustee(s)
 Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
 Other:

Signer is representing:

Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above

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PAYMENT BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs (hereinafter designated as the “City”), by action taken or a resolution passed May 27, 2026, has awarded to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., hereinafter designated as the “Principal,” a contract for the work described as follows:

On-Call Asphalt Repair and Replacement Services (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the work to be performed by the Principal is more particularly set forth in the Contract Documents for the Project dated May 28, 2026 (“Contract Documents”), the terms and conditions of which are expressly incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, said Principal is required to furnish a bond in connection with said contract; providing that if said Principal or any of its Subcontractors shall fail to pay for any materials, provisions, provender, equipment, or other supplies used in, upon, for or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or for any work or labor done thereon of any kind, or for amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code or for any amounts required to be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Employment Development Department from the wages of employees of said Principal and its Subcontractors with respect to such work or labor the Surety on this bond will pay for the same to the extent hereinafter set forth.

NOW THEREFORE, we, the Principal and __________________________ as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City in the penal sum of Six Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($640,000) lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that if said Principal, his or its subcontractors, heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall fail to pay any of the persons named in Section 9100 of the Civil Code, fail to pay for any materials, provisions or other supplies, used in, upon, for or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or for any work or labor thereon of any kind, or amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to work or labor performed under the contract, or for any amounts required to be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Employment Development Department or Franchise Tax Board from the wages of employees of the contractor and his subcontractors pursuant to Section 18663 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, with respect to such work and labor the Surety or Sureties will pay for the same, in an amount not exceeding the sum herein above specified, and also, in case suit is brought upon this bond, all litigation expenses incurred by City in such suit, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs, expert witness fees and investigation expenses.

This bond shall inure to the benefit of any of the persons named in Section 9100 of the Civil Code so as to give a right of action to such persons or their assigns in any suit brought upon this bond.

It is further stipulated and agreed that the Surety on this bond shall not be exonerated or released from the obligation of this bond by any change, extension of time for performance, addition, alteration or modification in, to, or of any contract, plans, specifications, or agreement pertaining or relating to any scheme or work of improvement herein above described, or pertaining or relating to the furnishing of labor, materials, or equipment therefore, nor by any change or modification of any terms of payment or extension of the time for any payment pertaining or relating to any

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scheme or work of improvement herein above described, nor by any rescission or attempted rescission of the contract, agreement or bond, nor by any conditions precedent or subsequent in the bond attempting to limit the right of recovery of claimants otherwise entitled to recover under any such contract or agreement or under the bond, nor by any fraud practiced by any person other than the claimant seeking to recover on the bond and that this bond be construed most strongly against the Surety and in favor of all persons for whose benefit such bond is given, and under no circumstances shall Surety be released from liability to those for whose benefit such bond has been given, by reason of any breach of contract between the owner or City and original contractor or on the part of any obligee named in such bond, but the sole conditions of recovery shall be that claimant is a person described in Section 9100 of the Civil Code, and has not been paid the full amount of his claim and that Surety does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, addition, alteration or modification herein mentioned and the provisions of sections 2819 and 2845 of the California Civil Code.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this _______ day of ______________, 20__.
(Corporate Seal)
Contractor/ Principal
By
Title
(Corporate Seal) Surety
By
Attorney-in-Fact
Title
Signatures of those signing for the Contractor and Surety must be notarized and evidence of corporate authority attached. A Power-of-Attorney authorizing the person signing on behalf of the Surety to do so much be attached hereto.

NOTE: A copy of the Power-of-Attorney authorizing the person signing on behalf of the Surety to do so must be attached hereto.

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Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public, personally
appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature of Notary Public

OPTIONAL
Though the information below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document
and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document.

CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT  Individual
 Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
 Partner(s)  Limited
 General Number of Pages
 Attorney-In-Fact
 Trustee(s)
 Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
 Other:

Signer is representing:

Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above

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EXHIBIT “G”
EXECUTIVE ORDER N-6-22 CERTIFICATION

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Exhibit “H”
Fleet Compliance Certification.

Contractor hereby acknowledges that they have reviewed the California Air Resources Board’s policies, rules and regulations and are familiar with the requirements of Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Division 3, Chapter 9, effective on January 1, 2024 (the “Regulation”). Contractor hereby certifies, subject to penalty for perjury, that the option checked below relating to the Contractor’s fleet, and/or that of their subcontractor(s) (“Fleet”) is true and correct:

The Fleet is subject to the requirements of the Regulation, and the appropriate Certificate(s) of Reported Compliance have been attached hereto.

The Fleet is exempt from the Regulation under section 2449.1(f)(2), and a signed description of the subject vehicles, and reasoning for exemption has been attached hereto.

Contractor and/or their subcontractor is unable to procure R99 or R100 renewable diesel fuel as defined in the Regulation pursuant to section 2449.1(f)(3). Contractor shall keep detailed records describing the normal refueling methods, their attempts to procure renewable diesel fuel and proof that shows they were not able to procure renewable diesel (i.e. third party correspondence or vendor bids).

The Fleet is exempt from the requirements of the Regulation pursuant to section 2449(i)(4) because this Project has been deemed an Emergency, as defined under section 2449(c)(18). Contractor shall only operate the exempted vehicles in the emergency situation and records of the exempted vehicles must be maintained, pursuant to section 2449(i)(4).

The Fleet does not fall under the Regulation or are otherwise exempted and a detailed reasoning is attached hereto.

Name of Contractor: _____________________________________________ Signature: __________________________________________________ Name: __________________________________________________ Title: __________________________________________________ Date: __________________________________________________

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ATTACHMENT “C”
Public Integrity Disclosures

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: MAY 27, 2026 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT TO MALCOLM DRILLING COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $319,512.50 FOR NEW
MONITORING WELLS, AIRPORT PROJECT PSP 26-043
FROM: Scott C. Stiles, City Manager
BY: Department of Aviation
SUMMARY:

Upon award of this Construction Agreement (Agreement) and approval of the task order, the City will be authorized to proceed with the construction phase of the New Monitoring Wells (Project).

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Award a Construction Agreement to Malcolm Drilling Company, Inc., in the amount of $319,512.50 for New Monitoring Wells, Airport Project PSP 26-043.

2. Direct staff to report all contract change orders to City Council.

3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents subject to such changes/revisions agreeable to the City Manager and City Attorney.

BUSINESS PRINCIPAL DISCLOSURE:

According to the Public Integrity Disclosure form (Attachment B) submitted on March 16, 2026, Malcolm Drilling Company, Inc. is registered in California.

BACKGROUND:

On March 20, 2019, and pursuant to California Water Code Section 13267, the State of California Water Resources Control Board (Water Board) issued Board Order WO 2019- 0005-DWQ (Board Order) to 31 airports throughout the state of California requiring airport owners and operators to investigate and report on the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl

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Award of A Construction Agreement To Malcolm Drilling Company, Inc. (PFAS) chemicals on airport property. A copy of the Board Order is included as Attachment C.

As described in the Board Order, PFAS is a family of more than 3,000 man-made and mostly unregulated chemicals that have been produced since the mid-1900s. These chemicals are manufactured globally and have been used in the production of a wide range of industrial and household products, and in Aqueous Firefighting Foams (AFFF).

Prior to 2019, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required all airports to use AFFF for aircraft firefighting. The Water Board identified that the discharge of AFFF has the potential of contaminating the groundwater.

A requirement of the Board Order was for airports to prepare and submit a work plan for a preliminary site investigation of PFAS impacts to the Colorado River Regional Water Quality Control Board (the “Regional Board”). Staff coordinated with its on-call environmental consulting services firm RS&H California, Inc. (RS&H) to complete the required work plan for the Airport’s preliminary site investigation of PFAS impacts. On November 21, 2019, the Regional Board accepted the work plan to construct the original three monitoring wells at the Airport which are depicted in Figure 1 – Site Vicinity Map.

On June 5, 2024, the Regional Board requested a work plan for an additional assessment.

Staff continued to coordinate with its on-call environmental consulting services firm RS&H, and the supplemental site investigation work plan was submitted to the Regional Board on August 30, 2024. The supplemental work plan included the drilling of five additional monitoring wells as depicted in Figures 1 and 2 Site Vicinity Maps. On December 27, 2024, the Regional Board approved the supplemental work plan; see Attachment D. The approval of this item will allow the Airport to continue monitoring for PFAS.

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Figure 2 – Site Vicinity Map
On January 28, 2026, City Council approved the plans, specifications and estimate, and authorized staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Airport five New Monitoring Wells.

STAFF ANALYSIS:

The Project was advertised for bidding in The Desert Sun, industry plan rooms, and the PlanetBids™ electronic bid system on February 4, 2026, and on March 17, 2026, six (6) bids were received from the following contractors:

Company Location Bid Amount
BC2 Environmental LLC (NonResponsive) Orange, CA $275,000.00 Malcolm Drilling Co, Inc Baldwin Park, CA $319,512.50
ABC Liovin Drilling, Inc. Signal Hill, CA $321,060.00
Yellow Jacket Drilling Services, LLC Rancho Cucamonga, CA $328,450.00 J and H Drilling Co Santa Fe Springs, CA $329,000.00
Gregg Drilling LLC Signal Hill, CA $465,781.00

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Non-Responsive Submissions
One bid was received that was a lower bid amount than the recommended contractor; however, the bid was determined to be non-responsive due to an incomplete bid submission. Specifically, BC2 Environmental did not acknowledge all addendums as outlined in the bid specifications. In accordance with the City’s procurement requirements, incomplete bid packages are deemed non-responsive and are not eligible for award consideration.

Local Business Preference Compliance
Section 7.09.030 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code (“PSMC”), “Local Business Preference Program”, requires prime contractors to use good faith efforts to sub-contract the supply of materials and equipment to local business enterprises and to sub-contract services to businesses whose workforce resides within the Coachella Valley. Malcolm Drilling Company is not considered a local business but has demonstrated sufficient evidence of good faith efforts to subcontract the supply of materials to local businesses.

Bid Analysis
The bid documents submitted were reviewed and it was determined that Malcolm Drilling Company, Inc. (“the Contractor”) complied with the instructions to bidders and has submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Staff recommend the City Council award a construction agreement to Malcolm Drilling Company, Inc.

The Project is scheduled for completion within forty (40) working days following issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Working days are defined as Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and City-recognized holidays.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:

In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines Section 15303 “New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures”, Class 3 projects consist of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of a small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. Therefore, Staff has determined that the Airport New Monitoring Wells, Airport Project No. 26-043, is considered categorically exempt from CEQA.

ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLANNING:

Approval of this action supports the City of Palm Springs’ Strategic Plan Broad Goals of Infrastructure and Facilities and also supports the Airport’s 2025-2029 Strategic Plan’s Strategic Priorities for Infrastructure.

FISCAL IMPACT:

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The costs associated with Project design, construction administration, and inspection are presented in Table 1 below. A task order was issued to RS&H California, Inc. to provide these services.

Table 1
Design and Construction Admin / Inspection Costs Amount Project Design $20,000
Project Administration $20,000
Construction Administration / Inspection $80,000
Total $120,000
The estimated construction costs to complete the Project are shown in Table 2 below.

Table 2
Table of Construction Costs Amount
Construction Contract $319,512.50
Contingency (10%) $31,900
Total $351,412.50
Sufficient funds are budgeted in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in the Department of Aviation, Airport Capital Projects – Other Equipment Account 4167065-60015.

REVIEWED BY:

Assistant Airport Director: Victoria Carpenter
Procurement Manager: Tabitha Richards
City Attorney: Geremy Holm
City Manager: Scott Stiles
ATTACHMENTS:

A. Construction Agreement
B. Public Integrity Disclosure
C. Board Order
D. Regional Board Approval of Supplemental Work Plan

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ATTACHMENT A

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

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PART VI – AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
PART VI –

AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS
(FOR REFERENCE ONLY – USED FOR AWARD)

NEW MONITORING WELLS
AIRPORT PROJECT NO. PSP 26-043
• Agreement Form
• Worker's Compensation Certificate
• Performance Bond
• Payment Bond
• Warranty Bond
• Original Copy of Bid Bond Form (must match electronic copy) • Letter of Assent

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CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT NO.

MALCOLM DRILLING COMPANY, INC.

THIS AGREEMENT made this _______ day of ________, 2026 (“Effective Date”) by and between the City of Palm Springs, a charter city, organized and existing in the County of Riverside, under and by virtue of the laws of the State of California, hereinafter designated as the City, and MALCOLM DRILLING COMPANY, INC., a California Corporation, hereinafter designated as the Contractor.

The City and the Contractor, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:

1. THE WORK
For and in consideration of the payments and agreements to be made and performed by City, Contractor agrees to furnish all materials and perform all work required to complete the Work as specified in the Contract Documents, and as generally indicated under the Bid Schedule(s) for the Project entitled:

NEW MONITORING WELLS
AIRPORT PROJECT, PSP NO. 26-043
The Work comprises conducting environmental boring and drilling on the airport property, located at the Palm Springs International Airport, 3400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California, to install five groundwater monitoring wells and advance six soil borings at discrete locations around the airport property to facilitate the collection of soil and groundwater samples.

2. COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION
The Work to be performed under this Contract shall commence on the date specified in the Notice to Proceed by the City, and the Work shall be fully completed within 40 working days.

The City and the Contractor recognize that time is of the essence of this Agreement, and that the City will suffer financial loss if the Work is not completed within the time specified in Article 2, herein, plus any extensions thereof allowed in accordance with applicable provisions of the Standard Specifications, as modified herein. The parties also recognize the delays, expense, and difficulties involved in proving in a legal proceeding the actual loss suffered by the City if the Work is not completed on time. Accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, the City and the Contractor agree that as liquidated damages or delay (but not as a penalty), the Contractor shall pay the City the sum specified in Section 6-9 of the Special Provisions for each calendar day that expires after the time specified in Article 2, herein. In executing the Agreement, the Contractor acknowledges it has reviewed the provisions of the Standard Specifications, as modified herein, related to liquidated damages, and has made itself aware of the actual loss incurred by the City due to the inability to complete the Work within the time specified in the Notice to Proceed. This Section does not exclude recovery of other damages specified in the Contract Documents. Liquidated damages may be deducted from progress payments due Contractor, Project retention or may be collected directly from Contractor, or from Contractor's surety. These provisions for liquidated damages shall not prevent the City, in case of Contractor's default, from terminating the Contractor.

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3. CONTRACT PRICE
The City shall pay the Contractor for the completion of the Work, in accordance with the Contract Documents, in current funds the Contract Price(s) named in the Contractor's Bid Proposal and Bid Schedule(s), and any duly authorized Construction Contract Change Orders approved by the City.

The amount of the initial contract award in accordance with the Contractor’s Bid Proposal is THREE HUNDRED NINETEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWELVE AND FIFTY CENTS Dollars ($319,512.50).

Contractor agrees to receive and accept the prices set forth herein, as full compensation for furnishing all materials, performing all work, and fulfilling all obligations hereunder. Said compensation shall cover all expenses, losses, damages, and consequences arising out of the nature of the Work during its progress or prior to its acceptance including those for well and faithfully completing the Work and the whole thereof in the manner and time specified in the Contract Documents; and, also including those arising from actions of the elements, unforeseen difficulties or obstructions encountered in the prosecution of the Work, suspension of discontinuance of the Work, and all other unknowns or risks of any description connected with the Work.

4. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The Contract Documents consist of the Notice Inviting Bids, Instructions to Bidders, the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations, the accepted Bid and Bid Schedule(s), List of Subcontractors, Local Business Preference Program – Good Faith Efforts, Non- Discrimination Certification, Non-Collusion Declaration, Bidder's General Information, Bid Security or Bid Bond, this Agreement, Worker's Compensation Certificate, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Standard Specifications, Special Provisions, the Drawings, Addenda numbers 1 to 4, inclusive, and all Construction Contract Change Orders and Work Change Directives which may be delivered or issued after the Effective Date of the Agreement and are not attached hereto.

5. MUTUAL OBLIGATIONS
For and in consideration of the payments and agreements to be made and performed by the City, the Contractor agrees to furnish all materials and perform all work required for the above stated project, and to fulfill all other obligations as set forth in the aforesaid Contract Documents.

City hereby agrees to employ, and does hereby employ, Contractor to provide the materials, complete the Work, and fulfill the obligations according to the terms and conditions herein contained and referred to, for the Contract Price herein identified, and hereby contracts to pay the same at the time, in the manner, and upon the conditions set forth in the Contract Documents.

6. PAYMENT PROCEDURES
The Contractor shall submit Applications for Payment in accordance with the Standard Specifications as amended by the Special Provisions. Applications for Payment will be processed by the City Engineer as provided in the Contract Documents.

7. NOTICES
All notices shall be in writing and either served by personal delivery or mailed to the other party. Written notice to the Contractor shall be addressed to Contractor’s principal place of business unless Contractor designates another address in writing for service of notice. Notice

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to the City shall be addressed to the City as designated in the Notice Inviting Bids unless the City designates another address in writing for service of notice. Notice shall be effective upon receipt or five (5) calendar days after being sent by first class mail, whichever is earlier.

Notice given by facsimile shall not be effective unless acknowledged in writing by the receiving party.

8. INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor shall provide indemnification and defense as set forth in Section 7-15 “Indemnification,” of the Special Provisions.

9. PREVAILING WAGES
Contractor agrees to fully comply with all applicable federal and state labor laws including, without limitation California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq. ("Prevailing Wage Laws").

Contractor shall bear all risks of payment or non-payment of prevailing wages under California law, and Contractor hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.

Contractor specifically acknowledges and agrees to be bound by the Wage Rates and Labor Code requirements specified in the Contract Documents, including the requirement to furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (via the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement), and shall pay the general prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California.

10. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Contractor acknowledges that no officer or employee of the City has or shall have any direct or indirect financial interest in this Agreement nor shall Contractor enter into any agreement of any kind with any such officer or employee during the term of this Agreement and for one (1) year thereafter. Contractor warrants that Contractor has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, any third party any money or other consideration in exchange for obtaining this Agreement.

11. NON-DISCRIMINATION
In connection with its performance under this Agreement, Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, marital status, ancestry, national origin ( i.e., place of origin, immigration status, cultural or linguistic characteristics, or ethnicity), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or medical condition (each a “prohibited basis”). Contractor shall ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during their employment, without regard to any prohibited basis. As a condition precedent to City’s lawful capacity to enter this Agreement, and in executing this Agreement, Contractor certifies that its actions and omissions hereunder shall not incorporate any discrimination arising from or related to any prohibited basis in any Contractor activity, including but not limited to the following: 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; and further, that Contractor is in full compliance with the provisions of Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.09.040, including without limitation the provision of benefits, relating to non-discrimination in city contracting.

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Terms used in this Agreement which are defined in the Standard Specifications and the Special Provisions will have the meanings indicated in said Standard Specifications and the Special Provisions.

No assignment by a party hereto of any rights under or interests in the Contract Documents will be binding on another party hereto without the written consent of the party sought to be bound; and specifically, but without limitation, monies that may become due and monies that are due may not be assigned without such consent (except to the extent that the effect of this restriction may be limited by law), and unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under the Contract Documents.

The City and the Contractor each binds itself, its partners, successors, assigns, and legal representatives, to the other party hereto, its partners, successors, assigns, and legal representatives, in respect of all covenants, agreements, and obligations contained in the Contract Documents.

Each and every provision of law required to be included in these Contract Documents shall be deemed to be included in these Contract Documents. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, the provisions of the California Labor Code and California Public Contract Code which are applicable to this Work.

Compliance with Economic Sanctions in Response to Russia's Actions in Ukraine. When funding for the services is provided, in whole or in part, by an agency controlled of the State of California, Consultant shall fully and adequately comply with California Executive Order N-6-22 (“Russian Sanctions Program”). As part of this compliance process, Consultant shall also certify compliance with the Russian Sanctions Program by completing the form located in Exhibit “A” (Russian Sanctions Certification), attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant shall also require any subconsultants to comply with the Russian Sanctions Program and certify compliance pursuant to this Section.

Special Security Requirements at the Palm Springs International Airport:

1. AIRPORT SECURED ACCESS TO WORK AREAS:
a. Criminal history Records Check (CHRC) and TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) The Contractor will be required to submit the City, prior to the commencement of services, an Authorized Signatory Authority Letter authorizing specific Contractor representatives to approve the issuance of Airport Identification badges and the processing of a fingerprint CHRC and STAs. Electronic links to this letter and the Fingerprint/Badge application can be found on the Airport’s website by clicking on Badging & AOA Permits - Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) - Palm Springs, California
b. Under certain circumstances, and out of the control of the City, security measures may change on short notice. No deviations from any security measure shall be allowed at any time.
c. Restricted Area Access All Contractor personnel who require unescorted access to the restricted areas of the Airport, prior to the issuance of an Airport Identification Badge, must successfully complete a fingerprint based CHRC and Security Threat Assessment (STA). In accordance with CFR 49 1542.209, the CHRC must disclose that the applicant has not been convicted, or found not guilty by reason of insanity, of any of the disqualifying crimes listed below or as stated in 49 CFR 1542.209, during the 10 years before the date of the individual’s

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application for unescorted access authority, or while the individual has unescorted access authority. The disqualifying criminal offenses are as follows:
1) Forgery of certificates, false making of aircraft, and other registration violations; 49 U.S.C. 46306.
2) Interference with air navigation; 49 U.S.C. 46308.
3) Improper transportation of a hazardous material; 49 U.S.C. 46312. 4) Aircraft piracy; 49 U.S.C. 46502.
5) Interference with flight crew members or flight attendants; 49 U.S.C. 46504.
6) Commission of certain crimes aboard aircraft in flight; 46506. 7) Carrying a weapon or explosive aboard aircraft; 49 U.S.C. 46506. 8) Conveying false information and threats; 49 U.S.C. 46507. 9) Aircraft piracy outside the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States; 49 U.S.C. 46502(b).
10) Lighting violations involving transporting controlled substances; 49 U.S.C. 46315.
11) Unlawful entry into an aircraft or airport area that serves air carriers or foreign air carriers contrary to established security requirements; 49 U.S.C. 46314.
12) Destruction of an aircraft or aircraft facility; 18 U.S.C. 32. 13) Murder.
14) Assault with intent to murder.
15) Espionage.
16) Sedition.
17) Kidnapping or hostage taking.
18) Treason.
19) Rape or aggravated sexual abuse.
20) Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, or manufacture of an explosive or weapon.
21) Extortion.
22) Armed or felony unarmed robbery.
23) Distribution of, or intent to distribute, a controlled substance; 24) Felony arson.
25) Felony involving a threat.
26) Felony involving:
i) Willful destruction of property;
ii) Importation or manufacture of a controlled substance; iii) Burglary;
iv) Theft;
v) Dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation;
vi) Possession or distribution of stolen property;
vii) Aggravated assault;
viii) Bribery; or
ix) Illegal possession of a controlled substance punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of more than 1 year.
27) Violence at international airports; 18 U.S.C. 37.
28) Conspiracy or attempt to commit any of the criminal acts listed.

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Contractor, or Subcontractors requiring access to the work site shall, in accordance with the PSP Airport Security Plan, be required to display airport issued identification or be under the escort by properly badged personnel. The Contractor must have a minimum of two staff members badged with a Palm Springs International Airport Photo Badge for the full term of the Agreement. These badges will be identified numerically and issued to individual employees with a permanent record maintained on each individual to whom a badge is issued. At the completion of the contract, all badges will be returned to the Airport, or a charge of $100 per badge (subject to change) will be assessed for all badges not returned. As part of the badge application process, each applicant will be fingerprinted for use in an FBI Criminal Records search. Any person whose criminal record reveals offenses listed by the FAA as disqualifying offenses will be denied a badge and will be prohibited from unescorted access to the project site.

All required paperwork and ID badge applications shall be submitted a minimum of two weeks before issuance of any badge. The Contractor and its staff are responsible for attending SIDA training and completing security badge application. Attendance of the video-based class and issuance of the badge may take in excess of 4 hours. There will be a $60 charge (subject to change) for the FBI background check and fingerprinting process, and a $65 charge (subject to change) for the badge for a total of $125.00 (subject to change). There will be a $200 charge (subject to change) for lost, stolen, or damaged badges. The Contractor is financially responsible for all badging and fingerprinting fees and training time.

3. Violations - All violations of Airport security are also violations of the City of Palm Springs Municipal Title 16, California Vehicle code and/or the Code of Federal Regulations. Any such violation may result in arrest, the issuance of a citation and/or the immediate revocation of access privileges.
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND MALCOLM DRILLING COMPANY, INC.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates stated below.

CONTRACTOR:

By Date
Signature
By Date
Signature
(2nd signature required for Corporations)
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS:

APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: Date: Item No.

APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

By By
City Attorney City Clerk
APPROVED:

By Date
City Manager – over $150,000
Deputy/Assistant City Manager – up to $50,000
Director – up to $25,000
Manager – up to $5,000

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EXHIBIT “A”
EXECUTIVE ORDER N-6-22 CERTIFICATION
Executive Order N-6-22 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom on March 4, 2022, directs all agencies and departments that are subject to the Governor’s authority to (a) terminate any contracts with any individuals or entities that are determined to be a target of economic sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals; and (b) refrain from entering into any new contracts with such individuals or entities while the aforementioned sanctions are in effect.

Executive Order N-6-22 also requires that any contractor that: (1) currently has a contract with the City of Palm Springs funded through grant funds provided by the State of California; and/or (2) submits a bid or proposal or otherwise proposes to or enter into or renew a contract with the City of Palm Springs with State of California grant funds, certify that the person is not the target of any economic sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals.

The contractor hereby certifies, SUBJECT TO PENALTY FOR PERJURY, that a) the contractor is not a target of any economic sanctions against Russian and Russian entities and individuals as discussed in Executive Order N-6-22 and b) the person signing below is duly authorized to legally bind the Contractor. This certification is made under the laws of the State of California.

Signature:

Printed Name:

Title:

Firm Name:

Date:

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ATTACHMENT B

PUBLIC INTEGRITY DISCLOSURE

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BOARD ORDER

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CAl.ll'OANIA
Water Boards
Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board March 20, 2019
CERTIFIED MAIL: 7016 2140 0000 6901 4971
Thomas Nolan, Airport Manager
Palm Springs International Airport
3400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 1
Palm Springs, CA 92262
WATER CODE SECTION 13267 ORDER WQ 2019-0005-DWQ FOR THE

DETERMINATION OF THE PRESENCE OF PER- AND
POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AT Palm Springs, AIRPORT ID
PSP, Riverside County, T10000012782
The enclosed Order was issued pursuant to Water Code section 13267 by the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) and requires that City of Palm Springs submit information to the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Water Board).

Palm Springs 1 is identified as a facility that has accepted, stored, or used materials that may contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Order WQ 2019-0005-DWQ requires you to submit technical reports to investigate PFAS impacts to your site as specified in the Order attachment. If you do not accept these materials, you may submit the completed questionnaire included in the Order.

If you have any questions regarding this Order, please contact Joan Stormo at (760) 776-8982 or by email at [email protected]. Additional questions can be sent via email to [email protected]. PFAS related State Water Board activities, information, and contact information can be found at http://waterboards.ca.gov/pfas.
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Paula Rasmussen
Executive Officer
1 Facility names and owner are those listed on the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Airport Master Record (FAA FORM 5010-1) and were obtained from https://www.gcrl.com/5010WEB/. 73-7:?.0 Frnd V✓ann9 Or;vF-, Suit., 181 Palm 0�5\':rt, GA J2260 I www.waterboards.c1.1.9c.wf<.:o!orarJnr;ver M –
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Enclosure: Order WQ 2019-0005-DWQ
cc (via email): Joan Stormo, Colorado River Basin Regional Water Board Patrick Magnotta, Airport Planning and Environment Division, Federal Aviation Administration Anthony Butters, Airport Safety and Operations Division, Federal Aviation Administration
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WATER CODE SECTION 13267 ORDER FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE

PRESENCE OF PER- AND POL YFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES
ORDER WQ 2019-0005-DWQ
Pursuant to Water Code section 13267, The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) requires you to submit information as described below. Failure to comply with this Order may subject you to civil liability of up to $5,000 per day for each day in which the violation occurs.

Your site is identified in Attachment 1 as a facility that has accepted, stored, or used materials that may contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Therefore, you are required to submit the information in Attachment 2 to the appropriate Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Water Board) identified in the cover letter.

I. BACKGROUND
A. WHAT ARE PFAS?
PFAS is a family of more than 3,000 man-made and mostly unregulated chemicals that have been produced since the mid-1900s. They are mobile, persistent, and bioaccumulative. They are resistant to degradation in the environment and when degradation occurs, it often results in the formation of other PFAS compounds. The PFAS compounds have very different physical and chemical properties. Currently the key classes of concern are perfluoroalkyl sulfonic acids such as the long-chain, more commonly known PFAS, perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).

PFAS are manufactured globally and have been used in the production of a wide range of industrial and household products. PFAS are found in many products such as dental floss, non-stick cookware, food packaging materials, non-stick products (e.g., Teflon™), waterproof and water repellant textiles, water repellant furniture, carpet, polishes, waxes, paints, cleaning products, medical garments, and fire-fighting foams (Aqueous Film-Forming Foams or AFFF). PFAS are used in the Aerospace, Automotive, Chemical, Electronics, Metal Coatings and Plating, and Textiles industries due to their friction-reducing characteristics. Potential firefighting sources of PFAS include airports M –
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and aviation facilities, military bases and training centers, petroleum refineries and terminals, and petrochemical production facilities. Non-industrial PFAS sources include Waste Disposal Facilities, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations, and Biosolids Application to Agriculture. Secondary sources of PFAS include waste streams such as landfills and wastewater treatment plants. More information on PFAS chemicals can be found at United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) website at:
https://www.epa.gov/pfas.

PFAS are extremely persistent in the environment and highly mobile in water. People are exposed to PFOS and PFOA through food, food packaging, consumer products, house dust, and drinking water. Since these chemicals have been used in an array of consumer products, scientists have found PFOA and PFOS in the blood of nearly all people tested. Exposure through drinking water has become an increasing concern due to the tendency of PFAS to accumulate in groundwater.

Based on the current available peer-reviewed studies on laboratory animals and epidemiological evidence in human populations, the U.S. EPA released the following statement:
"These studies indicate that exposure to PFOA and PFOS over certain levels may result in adverse health effects, including developmental effects to fetuses during pregnancy or to breastfed infants (e.g., low birth weight, accelerated puberty, skeletal variations), cancer (e.g., testicular, kidney), liver effects (e.g., tissue damage), immune effects (e.g., antibody production and immunity), thyroid effects and other effects (e.g., cholesterol changes)." Please see U.S. EPA Technical Note for more information:
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2017-
12/documents/ffrrofactsheet;_contaminants_pfos_pfoa_ 11-20-17 _508_0.pdf B. WHICH PFAS?
We are interested in all PFAS that exist in the environment. Due to analytical limitations, the focus of this order is on 39 PFAS analytes including PFOA and PFOS listed in Attachment 2. The PFAS analyte list is not exhaustive but is intended to serve as a minimum requirement for sampling pursuant to this Order. Some laboratories may be capable of analyzing additional PFAS that are not included on the list.

C. WHY IS THIS ACTIVITY REQUIRED?
The State Water Board and the Regional Water Boards are charged with the protection of the beneficial uses of water in California, including water used or intended for use as drinking water. If PFAS were used, or materials suspected of containing PFAS were disposed at your facility, technical reports are required to investigate the presence of PFAS. This is part of a statewide effort to determine whether the groundwater is impacted by PFAS and obtain a preliminary understanding of PFAS concentrations at facilities. The State Water Board intends to direct other dischargers identified as potential PFAS sources in the state to perform PFAS testing. The State Water Board and the Regional Water Boards will evaluate the data collected to make informed M –
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decisions in implementing appropriate regulatory action, in anticipation of emerging regulatory standards for PFAS.

In May 2016, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) established Health Advisory Levels of 70 parts per trillion (ppt) (0.07 micrograms per liter (µg/L)) for PFOA and 70 ppt for PFOS. These concentrations are now considered a screening level. For more information on these advisories see U.S. EPA's website at:
https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/drinking-water-health-advisoriespfoa-and-pfos.

Additionally, in July 2018, the State Water Board's Division of Drinking Water (DOW) issued drinking water notification levels for PFOS and PFOA at 13 ppt and 14 ppt, respectively, per recommendations from California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA). DOW requires a combined PFOS/PFOA response level of 70 ppt. More information on notification levels for PFAS compounds can be found at:
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/PFOA_PFOS.html.

Water Code section 106.3 indicates it is the policy of the State of California that every human being has the right to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water adequate for human consumption, cooking, and sanitary purposes. This Order promotes that policy by directing investigations to determine the presence of PFAS in and near waters that could be used for drinking water purposes.

Additional justification supporting the need for the investigation is included in Attachment 2.

II. WATER CODE SECTION 13267 ORDER FOR TECHNICAL REPORTS Water Code section 13267(b), provides that "a regional board may require any person who has discharged, discharges, or is suspected of having discharged or discharging, or who proposes to discharge waste within its region ... or is suspected of having discharged or discharging, or who proposes to discharge, waste outside of its region that could affect the quality of water within its region shall furnish, under penalty of perjury, technical or monitoring reports which the regional board requires ... In requiring those reports, the regional board shall provide the person with a written explanation with regard to the need for the reports and shall identify the evidence that supports requiring that person to provide the reports." Water Code section 13267(f) authorizes the State Water Board to require this information if it consults with the Regional Water Boards and determines that it wiH not duplicate the efforts of the Regional Water Boards. The State Water Board has consulted with the Regional Water Boards and made this determination. The release of PFAS into the environment or the disposal of wastes containing PFAS constitutes a discharge of waste as defined in Water Code section 13050(d).

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Pursuant to this authority, you are hereby ordered to submit technical reports identified in Attachment 2. Additional information regarding requirements for submitting technical reports under Section 13267 of the Water Code is included as Attachment 3.

Ill. COST AND BENEFIT OF TECHNICAL REPORTS
Water Code section 13267(b) specifies that the burden, including costs, of these reports must bear a reasonable relationship to the State Water Board's need for the reports and the benefits to be obtained from the reports.

The cost of the technical reports bears a reasonable relationship to the benefit to be gained because, in terms of public health and environmental harm, contamination of groundwater must be identified before corrective action can be taken, if appropriate.

IV. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
The issuance of this Order is an action to protect the environment and is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to sections 15304 and 15308, Chapter 3, Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

V. PENAL TIES
Water Code section 13268 provides that failure to submit the required information by the specified compliance date, or falsifying any information provided therein, is a misdemeanor and may result in civil liability. Noncompliance may subject you to civil liability in the amount of up to $5,000 for each day of violation. Please be advised that compliance with this Order is not a substitute for compliance with other applicable laws.

Perjury Statement
Pursuant to Water Code section 13267(b)(1 ), the Water Board requires you to include the following perjury statement, signed by a duly authorized representative, in all reports submitted pursuant to this Order:
"I, [NAME], certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared by me, or under my direction or supervision, and the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant civil penalties for submitting false information."
March 20, 2019
Date Eileen Sobeck
Executive Director
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ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - List of Facilities
Attachment 2 - Technical Report Requirements & Questionnaire Attachment 3 - Fact Sheet - Requirements for Submitting Technical Reports under Section 13267 of the Water Code
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ATTACHMENT 1

LIST OF AIRPORT FACILITIES
CALIFORNIA WATER CODE SECTION 13267 ORDER FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE PRESENCE OF PER-AND

POLYFLUOROALKYLSUBSTANCES
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JACK MCNAMARA FIELD T10000012761 150 DALE RUPERT RD BORDER COAST REGIONAL ARPT AUTH (CEC) CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531 150 DALE RUPERT ROAD
CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531
CALIFORNIA REDWOOD COAST- T10000012762 3561 BOEING AVE. HUMBOLDT COUNTY HUMBOLDT COUNTY MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 1106 SECOND ST
(ACV) EUREKA, CA 95501
CHARLES M SCHULZ - SONOMA T10000012763 2290 AIRPORT BLVD SONOMA COUNTY COUNTY SANTA ROSA, CA 95403 2290 AIRPORT BLVD
(STS) SANTA ROSA, CA 95403
METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL T10000012764 1 Airport Dr, PORT OF OAKLAND (OAK) OAKLAND, CA 94621 530 WATER ST.

OAKLAND, CA 94607
BUCHANAN FIELD T10000012765 550 SALLY RIDE DR. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY (CCR) CONCORD, CA 94520 550 SALLY RIDE DR.

CONCORD, CA 94520
SAN FRANCISCO INTL T10000012790 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94128 CITY & COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO (SFO) PO BOX 8097
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94128
NORMAN Y MINETA SAN JOSE T10000012766 1701 AIRPORT BLVD., SUITE CITY OF SAN JOSE INTL B-1130 200 E. SANTA CLARA STREET
(SJC) SAN JOSE, CA 95110-1206 SAN JOSE, CA 95113
MONTEREY RGNL T10000012767 200 FRED KANE DR., SUITE MONTEREY PENIN ARPT DIST (MRY) 200 200 FRED KANE DR., SUITE 200
MONTEREY, CA 93940 MONTEREY, CA 93940
SAN LUIS COUNTY RGNL T10000012768 975 AIRPORT DRIVE, SUITE 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY (SBP) SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408