Agenda packet — Palm Springs City Council, September 30, 2026 (part 3 of 5)

4.2 Equipment and Systems
Equipment and systems covered under this Agreement include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. Specialized Mechanical and Hydronic Systems

1. Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

2. Open-loop, closed-loop, and flow-through water systems

3. Cooling towers and evaporative cooling systems

4. Chilled water and hot water loops

5. Boilers up to one million BTUs
B. Passenger Boarding Bridge HVAC Systems Contractor shall provide repair services for HVAC systems serving passenger boarding bridges, including:

1. Systems up to 180,000 BTUs

2. Units with up to six (6) scroll compressors

3. Associated ductwork, controls, and electrical systems C. VRF/VRV and Split System Equipment Contractor shall provide diagnostics and repair for:

1. VRF/VRV systems up to 14 zones

2. Mini-split systems

3. Air Handling Units (AHUs) and Fan Coil Units (FCUs)

4. Systems located in confined or restricted-access areas such as attics and crawl spaces
D. Operations, Safety, and Performance Standards : Contractor shall perform all Work in accordance with manufacturer specifications, applicable codes, and industry best practices. The Contractor shall:

1. Prioritize emergency and safety-critical Work

2. Ensure continuous operation of critical Airport systems

3. Minimize operational disruption

4. Maintain system efficiency and reliability

5. Comply with environmental and regulatory requirements

6. Deliver responsive, professional service at all times

4.3 Employee Security Badges – All Employees, Agents, Vendors, Invitees, Etc. of the 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

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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 videobased 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.

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.

4.4 AIRPORT SECURITY
A. Criminal history Records Check (CHRC) and TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) – The Contractor will be required to submit to the Airport, prior to the commencement of services, an Authorized Signatory Authority Letter authorizing specific Contractor representatives to approve the issuance of Airport issued 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 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.

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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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4.5 Pricing:

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

B. 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. Bureaus of Labor Statistics for the RiversideSan Bernardino-Ontario Areas.

C. The City will only pay for the items listed on the bid form. 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, portalto-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.

4.6 Compensation:

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.

Contractor will submit an itemized invoice monthly. 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 to: [email protected]

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SECTION 5 – IFB FORMS
ATTACHMENT A – Signature Authorization Form, including Addenda acknowledgment ATTACHMENT B – Non-Collusion Affidavit Form
ATTACHMENT C – No Conflict of Interest and Non-Discrimination Form.

ATTACHMENT D – Business Disclosure Form
ATTACHMENT E – Reference Form
ATTACHMENT F - Executive Order N-6-22 Certification
ATTACHMENT G – Bid Form

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ATTACHMENT A

SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB 26-11)

HVAC REPAIRS AND INSTALLATION SERVICES FOR

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
*THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR BID NAME OF COMPANY(BIDDER):
________________________________________________________________________

BUSINESS
ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE: ______________CELL PHONE___________ ___FAX______________ CONTACT PERSON____________________EMAIL ADDRESS____________________ A. I hereby certify that I have the authority to submit this Bid to the City of Palm Springs for the above listed individual or company. I certify that I have the authority to bind myself/this company in a contract should I be successful in my bid. ____________________________________________________

PRINTED NAME AND TITLE
____________________________________________________

SIGNATURE AND DATE
B. The following information relates to the legal contractor listed above, whether an individual or a company. Place check marks as appropriate:

1. If successful, the contract language should refer to me/my company as:
____ An individual;
____ A partnership, Partners’ names:
____ A company;
____ A corporation If a corporation, organized in the state of: __________

2. My tax identification number is: ___________________________________ Please check below IF your firm qualifies as a Local Business as defined in the IFB:
____ A Local Business (licensed within the jurisdiction of the Coachella Valley).

Copy of current business license is required to be attached to this document.

ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

Acknowledgment of Receipt of any Addenda issued by the City for this IFB is required by including the acknowledgment with your bid. Failure to acknowledge the Addenda issued may result in your Bid being deemed non-responsive.

In the space provided below, please acknowledge receipt of each Addenda:

Addendum(s) # _______________ is/are hereby acknowledged.

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ATTACHMENT B

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB 26-11)

HVAC REPAIRS AND INSTALLATION SERVICES FOR

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
*THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED EXECUTED BY BIDDER AND SUBMITTED WITH

YOUR BID
The undersigned, deposes and says that he or she is
of
, the party making the foregoing Bid. That the Bid is not made in the interests of, or on the behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the Bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to put in a false or sham Bid, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any Bidder or anyone else to put in a sham Bid, or that anyone shall refrain from Bidding; that the Bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the Bid price of the Bidder or any other Bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the Bid price, or of that of any other Bidder, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the contract of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all statements contained in the Bid are true; and, further, that the Bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her Bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereof, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, Bid depository, or any other member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham Bid.

Signature: ______________________________________________ Title: _____________________________________________
Date: ______________________

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ATTACHMENT C

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CA

CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND NON-DISCRIMINATION CERTIFICATION INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB 26-11)

HVAC REPAIRS AND INSTALLATION SERVICES FOR

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR BID Conflict of Interest. Consultant acknowledges that no officer or employee of the City has or shall have any direct or indirect financial interest in this Agreement, nor shall Consultant enter into any agreement of any kind with any such officer or employee during the term of this Agreement and for one year thereafter. Consultant warrants that Consultant 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.

Covenant Against Discrimination. In connection with its performance under this Agreement, Consultant 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”). Consultant 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, Consultant certifies that its actions and omissions hereunder shall not incorporate any discrimination arising from or related to any prohibited basis in any Consultant 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 Consultant 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 nondiscrimination in city contracting.

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: ________________________________________ NAME and TITLE of Authorized Representative:
(Print) ______________________________________________________________ Signature and Date of Authorized Representative:
(Sign) ____________________________________________ (Date) ________________

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ATTACHMENT D

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS

PUBLIC INTEGRITY DISCLOSURE
(INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS)
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB 26-11)

HVAC REPAIRS AND INSTALLATION SERVICES FOR

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR BID Who Must File?
Applicants that are NOT a natural person or group of natural people that will be identified on the application and seek a City approval determined by a vote of City officials. Examples include corporations, limited liability companies, trusts, etc. that seek a City Council approval, or an approval by one of the City’s board or commissions.

Why Must I File?
The City of Palm Springs Public Integrity Ordinance advances transparency in municipal government and assists public officials in avoiding conflicts of interest. The City’s Public Integrity Ordinance, codified in Chapter 2.60 of the municipal code, reflects the City’s interest in ensuring that companies (and other legal entities that are not natural people) doing business in the community are transparent and make disclosure as to their ownership and management, and further that those companies disclose the identity of any person, with an ownership interest worth two thousand dollars ($2,000) or more, who has a material financial relationship with any elected or appointed voting City official, or with the City Manager or City Attorney.

Note: A material financial relationship is a relationship between someone who is an owner/investor in the applicant entity and a voting official (or the City Manager or City Attorney), which relationship includes any of the following:
(1) the owner/investor and the official have done business together during the year prior to the application;
(2) the official has earned income from the owner/investor during the year prior to the filing of the application;
(3) the owner/investor has given the official gifts worth fifty dollars ($50) or more during the year prior to the filing of the application; or
(4) the official might reasonably be anticipated to gain or lose money or a thing of value, based upon the owner/investor’s interest in the applicant entity, in relation to the application’s outcome.

When Must I File?
You must file this form with the Office of the City Clerk at the same time when you file your application for a City approval determined by a vote of City officials, whether elected or appointed.

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What Must I Disclose?
A. The names of all natural persons who are officers, directors, members, managers, trustees, and other fiduciaries serving trusts or other types of organizations (attorneys, accountants, etc.).

Note: (1) only trusts or other organizations that are not the fiduciaries, (2) if a second entity that is not a natural person serves the applicant entity (e.g., as a member of an applicant LLC), then all officers, directors, members, managers, trustees, etc., of the second entity must be disclosed).

B. The names of persons owning an interest with a value of two thousand dollars ($2,000) or more who have a material financial relationship with an elected or appointed City official who will vote on the applicant’s application, or with the City Manager or City Attorney.

What if I Have Questions?

PENALTIES
Falsification of information or failure to report information required to be reported may subject you to administrative action by the City.
*There are some additional supplementary instructions with an example following the form should you need further clarification.

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PUBLIC INTEGRITY DISCLOSURE

APPLICANT DISCLOSURE FORM

1. Name of Entity

2. Address of Entity (Principal 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 __________________________

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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

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City of Palm Springs, CA.

Business Disclosure Supplementary Instructions
In an effort to ensure we capture the required business entity information in accordance with the attached instructions, we provide you these supplementary instructions to clearly identify the required information, and the format the information should be provided.

If you, as the applicant, are a business entity (i.e. a corporation or limited liability company), and it is also comprised of other business entities as its members or having a financial interest, all other such business entities must also be disclosed, including those entities other business entities, if any.

Ultimately, the City’s disclosure document (attached) requires a listing identifying all natural persons having any financial interest over 5% of the business entities (and any other business entities comprising your business entity).

As an example, Applicant is: Acme Brothers, Inc., a California corporation, whose officers are:

John Doe, Jill Doe, and Jay Doe, which is owned 50% by Acme Brothers, LLC, a California limited liability company, and John Doe (25% interest) and Jill Doe (25% interest). Acme Brothers, LLC, is managed by Acme Brothers 2, Inc., a California corporation, whose officers are: George Doe, Bill Doe, and Jane Doe, which is owned 100% by Acme Brothers 2, LLC, a California limited liability company, which is managed by George Doe, with George Doe and Jane Doe having 50% interest each.

The full business entity disclosure in this example would resemble the following:

1. Acme Brothers, Inc., a California corporation
a. Officers: John Doe, Jill Doe, and Jay Doe
b. Ownership:
i. 50% Acme Brothers, LLC, a California limited liability company ii. 25% John Doe
iii. 25% Jill Doe

2. Acme Brothers, LLC, a California limited liability company a. Managers: Acme Brothers 2, Inc., a California corporation b. Ownership: 100% Acme Brothers 2, Inc., a California corporation

3. Acme Brothers 2, Inc., a California corporation
a. Officers: George Doe, Bill Doe, and Jane Doe
b. Ownership: 100% Acme Brothers 2, LLC, a California limited liability company

4. Acme Brothers 2, LLC, a California limited liability company a. Managers: George Doe
b. Ownership:
i. 50%

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ATTACHMENT E: REFERENCES
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB 26-11)

HVAC REPAIRS AND INSTALLATION SERVICES FOR

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Reference 1
Organization name: Contact and title:

Address: Phone number:

Email Address:

Effective date of contract: Value of Contract:

Description of products/services provided:

Reference 2
Organization name: Contact and title:

Address: Phone number:

Email Address:

Effective date of contract: Value of Contract:

Description of products/services provided:

Reference 3
Organization name: Contact and title:

Address: Phone number:

Email Address:

Effective date of contract: Value of Contract:

Description of products/services provided:

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ATTACHMENT “F”
EXECUTIVE ORDER N-6-22 CERTIFICATION
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB 26-11)

HVAC REPAIRS AND INSTALLATION SERVICES FOR

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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 G

BID FORM
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB 26-11)

HVAC REPAIR AND INSTALLATION SERVICES FOR

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Responding to this IFB for on-call HVAC repair services for the Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), the undersigned bidder proposes and agrees to provide the services and work in accordance with the specifications. Bidder proposes and agrees to furnish all labor, equipment, materials, supervision, and service necessary to complete said Work in accordance with the Specifications of the City of Palm Springs and will accept as full payment therefore, the following unit cost amounts. The City of Palm Springs will not accept any additional charges, fees, etc. that are not already included or incorporated in the below unit costs.

Unit Pricing shall remain fixed for the first year of the contract. From second year onwards, Contractor may request a price adjustment not to exceed the Bureau of Labor Statistic’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Riverside/San Bernadino/Ontario region for the prior 12 month period effective on the anniversary date. Optional renewal years 4 and 5 for the repair services, and any associated CPI increase, are at the mutual consent of the City and the Contractor.

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT ESTIMATED

QUANTITY UNIT PRICE SUBTOTAL
1 Foreman Regular Billing Rate
(7:00AM – 5:00PM) HR 50
2 Foreman Overtime Billing Rate
(5:00PM – 7:00AM) HR 5
3 Foreman Holiday Billing Rate
(Saturday/Sunday/Holiday) HR 5
4 HVAC Technician Regular Billing
Rate (7:00AM – 5:00PM) HR 100
5 HVAC Technician Overtime Billing
Rate (5:00PM – 7:00AM) HR 5
6 HVAC Technician Holiday Billing
Rate (Saturday/Sunday/Holiday) HR 5
7 Journeyman Pipefitter Regular
Billing Rate (7:00AM – 5:00PM) HR 25
8 Journeyman Pipefitter Overtime
Billing Rate (5:00PM – 7:00AM) HR 5
9 Journeyman Pipefitter Holiday
Billing Rate
(Saturday/Sunday/Holiday)
HR 5

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*Note: This bid form is to determine the lowest bidder and will be used to establish the contract unit prices.

The contract value will be set at the City budget amount.

Firm Name:

DIR Number:

Signature of Authorized Person:
10 Welder Regular Billing Rate
(7:00AM – 5:00PM) HR 25
11 Welder Overtime Billing Rate
(5:00PM – 7:00AM) HR 5
12 Welder Holiday Billing Rate
(Saturday/Sunday/Holiday) HR 5
13 Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker
Regular Billing Rate
(7:00AM – 5:00PM)
HR 25
14 Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker
Overtime Billing Rate
(5:00PM – 7:00AM)
HR 5
15 Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker
Holiday Billing Rate
(Saturday/Sunday/Holiday)
HR 5
16 Apprentice Regular Billing Rate
(7:00AM – 5:00PM) HR 25
17 Apprentice Overtime Billing Rate
(5:00PM – 7:00AM) HR 5
18 Apprentice Holiday Billing Rate
(Saturday/Sunday/Holiday) HR 5
19 Mobilization (Only applicable for
Installation services) NTE 1
20 Parts and Materials (Enter your %
mark-up for parts & materials) % $100,000
21 Equipment Rental (Enter your %
mark-up for equipment rentals) % $50,000
22 Subcontractor (Enter your % markup for subcontractors) % $50,000 TOTAL (Enter this amount in PlanetBids)

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Printed Name:

Title:

Date:

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SECTION 6 – SAMPLE AGREEMENT

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55575.18100\42920836.2
Revised 10.5.21 1 SHORT FORM CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
SAMPLE BOILERPLATE AGREEMENT – EXHIBITS INTENTIONALLY

INCOMPLETE
CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT ##-##

HVAC REPAIRS SERVICES FOR

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
This Contract Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into on _____________, 20__ (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Palm Springs, a California charter city and municipal corporation (“City”), and _____________, a _____________, (“Contractor”). City and Contractor are individually referred to as “Party” and are collectively referred to as the “Parties”.

RECITALS
A. City requires the services of a [***INSERT CONSULTANT TYPE***], for [***INSERT SHORT PROJECT DESCRIPTION***], (“Project”).

B. Contractor has submitted to City a proposal to provide [***INSERT SHORT DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED, to City under the terms of this Agreement.

C. Contractor is qualified by virtue of its experience, training, education, reputation, and expertise to provide these services and has agreed to provide such services as provided in this Agreement.

D. City desires to retain Contractor to provide such contract services.

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

AGREEMENT

1. SERVICES OF CONTRACTOR

1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, Contractor agrees to perform the contract services set forth in the Scope of Services described in Exhibit “A” (the “Services” or “Work”), which is attached and incorporated herein by this reference. As a material inducement to the City entering into this Agreement, Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor is a provider of first class work and contract services and that Contractor is experienced in performing the Work contemplated and, in light of such status and experience, Contractor covenants that it shall perform the Work in a competent, professional, and satisfactory manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by high quality, experienced, and well qualified members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions. [***ONLY IF NOT INCLUDING BID DOCUMENTS AS PART OF THE AGREEMENT, INSERT THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE***] In the event of any inconsistency between the terms contained in the Scope of Services/Work and the terms set forth in this Agreement, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall govern.

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1.2 Contract Documents. The Agreement between the Parties shall consist of the following: (1) this Agreement; (2) the Scope of Services; (3) the City’s Request for Proposals; and, (4) the Contractor’s signed, original proposal submitted to the City (“Contractor’s Proposal”), (collectively referred to as the “Contract Documents”). The City’s Request for Proposals and the Contractor’s Schedule of Compensation, which is attached as Exhibits “B” is incorporated herein by this reference and are made a part of this Agreement. The Scope of Services shall include the Contractor’s Proposal. All provisions of the Scope of Services, the City’s Request for Proposals and the Contractor’s Proposal shall be binding on the Parties.

Should any conflict or inconsistency exist in the Contract Documents, the conflict or inconsistency shall be resolved by applying the provisions in the highest priority document, which shall be determined in the following order of priority: (1st) the provisions of the Scope of Services (Exhibit “A”); (2nd) the provisions of the City’s Request for Proposal; (3rd) the terms of this Agreement; and, (4th) the provisions of the Contractor’s Proposal.

1.3 Compliance with Law. Contractor warrants that all Services rendered shall be performed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances lawful orders, rules, and regulations. Contractor shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Services and this Agreement.

1.4 Licenses, Permits, Fees, and Assessments. Contractor represents and warrants to City that it has obtained all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to practice its profession and perform the Work and Services required by this Agreement. Contractor represents and warrants to City that Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, any license, permit, qualification, or approval that is legally required for Contractor to perform the Work and Services under this Agreement.

1.5 Familiarity with Work. By executing this Agreement, Contractor warrants that Contractor (a) has thoroughly investigated and considered the Scope of Services to be performed, (b) has carefully considered how the Services should be performed, and (c) fully understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the Services under this Agreement. [***INSERT FOLLOWING SENTENCES ONLY IF SITE CONDITIONS CAN IMPACT SERVICES PROVIDED; OTHERWISE DELETE***] If the Services involve work upon any site, Contractor warrants that Contractor has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, prior to commencement of any Services.

Should the Contractor discover any latent or unknown conditions that will materially affect the performance of the Services, Contractor shall immediately inform the City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Contractor's risk until written instructions are received from the City.

2. COMPENSATION

Compensation shall not exceed the maximum contract amount of [***INSERT NOT TO EXCEED COMPENSATION AMOUNT IN WRITTEN FORM***] ($XX.XX) ("Maximum Contract Amount"), except as may be provided under Section 2.3. The method of compensation shall be as set forth in Exhibit “B.” The method of compensation shall be as set forth in Exhibit “B.” Compensation for necessary expenditures must be approved in advance by the Contract Officer designated under Section 4.2. [***INSERT THIS SENTENCE ONLY IF PROJECT MEETINGS

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ARE REQUIRED AS PART OF SERVICES***]The Maximum Contract Amount shall include the attendance of Contractor at all Project meetings reasonably deemed necessary by the City.

Contractor shall not be entitled to any increase in the Maximum Contract Amount for attending these meetings.

2.2. Method of Payment. Unless another method of payment is specified in the Schedule of Compensation (Exhibit “B”), in any month in which Contractor wishes to receive payment, Contractor shall submit to the City an invoice for services rendered prior to the date of the invoice. The invoice shall be in a form approved by the City’s Finance Director and must be submitted no later than the tenth (10) working day of such month. Such requests shall be based upon the amount and value of the services performed by Contractor and accompanied by such reporting data including an itemized breakdown of all costs incurred and tasks performed during the period covered by the invoice, as may be required by the City. City shall use reasonable efforts to make payments to Contractor within forty-five (45) days after receipt of the invoice or as soon as is reasonably practical. There shall be a maximum of one payment per month.

2.3 Changes in Scope. In the event any change or changes in the Scope of Services is requested by City, Parties shall execute a written amendment to this Agreement, specifying all proposed amendments, including, but not limited to, any additional fees. An amendment may be entered into:

A. To provide for revisions or modifications to documents, work product, or work, when required by the enactment or revision of any subsequent law; or B. To provide for additional services not included in this Agreement or not customarily furnished in accordance with generally accepted practice in Contractor’s profession.

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

3. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE

3.1 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 4.5 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of [***INSERT TIME PERIOD, E.G., WEEKS/MONTHS/YEARS***], commencing on the Effective Date, and ending on [***INSERT AGREEMENT END DATE***], unless extended by mutual written agreement of the Parties. However, the term shall not exceed [***INSERT AGREEMENT TERM LENGTH***] from the Effective Date, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance described in Section 3.4 below.

3.2 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. The City may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to Contractor.

Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for all Services rendered prior to receipt of the notice of termination and for any Services authorized by the Contract Officer after such notice.

City shall not be liable for any costs other than the charges or portions thereof which are

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specified herein. Contractor shall not be entitled to payment for unperformed Services, and shall not be entitled to damages or compensation for termination of Work. Contractor may not terminate this Agreement except for cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to City. [***INSERT SECTION 3.3 BELOW ONLY IF ISSUING A WRITTEN NOTICE TO PROCEED; OTHERWISE DELETE LANGUAGE IN SECTION 3.3 AND INSERT PHRASE “INTENTIONALLY OMITTED***]

3.3 Schedule of Performance. Contractor shall commence the Services under this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed and shall perform all Services within the time period(s) established in the Schedule of Performance. When requested by Contractor, extensions to the time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer, but such extensions shall not exceed one hundred eighty (180) days cumulatively; however, the City shall not be obligated to grant such an extension.

3.4 Force Majeure. The time for performance of Services to be rendered under this Agreement may be extended because of any delays due to a Force Majeure Event, if Contractor notifies the Contract Officer within ten (10) days of the commencement of the Force Majeure Event. A Force Majeure Event shall mean an event that materially affects the Contractor’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); and (4) pandemics, epidemics or quarantine restrictions. 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. After Contractor notification, the Contract Officer shall investigate the facts and the extent of any necessary delay, and extend the time for performing the Services for the period of the enforced delay when and if, in the Contract Officer’s judgment, such delay is justified. The Contract Officer’s determination shall be final and conclusive upon the Parties to this Agreement. The Contractor will not receive an adjustment to the contract price or any other compensation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City may still terminate this Agreement in accordance with the termination provisions of this Agreement.

4. COORDINATION OF WORK

Therefore, the foregoing principal shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Contractor and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the Services performed hereunder. The foregoing principal may not be changed by Contractor without prior written approval of the Contract Officer.

4.2 Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall be the City Manager or his/her designee ("Contract Officer"). Contractor shall be responsible for keeping the Contract Officer

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fully informed of the progress of the performance of the Services. Contractor shall refer any decisions that must be made by City to the Contract Officer. Unless otherwise specified, any approval of City shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer.

4.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignments. The experience, knowledge, education, capability, and reputation of Contractor, its principals and employees, were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Contractor shall not contract with any other individual or entity to perform any Services required under this Agreement without the City's express written approval. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest may be assigned or transferred, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provisions making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement including without limitation the insurance and indemnification requirements. If Contractor is permitted to subcontract any part of this Agreement by City, Contractor shall be responsible to City for the acts and omissions of its subcontractor(s) in the same manner as it is for persons directly employed. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationships between any subcontractor and City. All persons engaged in the Work will be considered employees of Contractor. City will deal directly with and will make all payments to Contractor. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest in this Agreement may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated, or encumbered voluntarily or by operation of law, whether for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, without the prior written consent of City. In the event of any such unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No approved transfer shall release Contractor or any surety of Contractor from any liability under this Agreement without the express written consent of City.

4.4 Independent Contractor. The legal relationship between the Parties is that of an independent contractor, and nothing shall be deemed to make Contractor a City employee.

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

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

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compensation to Contractor for the performance of Services under this Agreement. City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to Contractor, its officers, employees, or agents, for injury or sickness arising out of performing Services. If for any reason any court or governmental agency determines that the City has financial obligations, other than under Section 2 and Subsection 1.8 in this Agreement, of any nature relating to salary, taxes, or benefits of Contractor’s officers, employees, servants, representatives, subcontractors, or agents, Contractor shall indemnify City for all such financial obligations.

4.5 California Labor Code Requirements.

A. Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq., which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects (“Prevailing Wage Laws”). If the Services are 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. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Contractor and all subcontractors to comply with all California Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815) and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1).

B. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project and if the total compensation is $15,000 or more for maintenance or $25,000 or more for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Contractor and all subcontractors performing such Services must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Contractor shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the same of any subcontractors, as applicable. This Agreement may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Contractor’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements.

5. INSURANCE

5.1 Types of Insurance. Contractor shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, the insurance described herein. The insurance shall be for the duration of this Agreement and includes any extensions, unless otherwise specified in this Agreement. The insurance shall be procured in a form and content satisfactory to City. The insurance shall apply against claims which may arise from the Contractor's performance of Work under this Agreement, including Contractor's agents, representatives, or employees. In the event the City Manager determines that the Work or Services to be performed under this Agreement creates an increased or decreased risk of loss to the City, the Contractor agrees that the minimum limits of the insurance policies may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the City Manager or his designee. Contractor shall immediately substitute any insurer whose A.M.

Best rating drops below the levels specified in this Agreement. Except as otherwise authorized

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below for contract liability (errors and omissions) insurance, all insurance provided under this Agreement shall be on an occurrence basis. The minimum amount of insurance required shall be as follows:

A. Errors and Omissions Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, standard industry form contract liability (errors and omissions) insurance coverage in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and two-million dollars ($2,000,000.00) annual aggregate, in accordance with the provisions of this section. required
is not required;
(1) Contractor shall either: (a) certify in writing to the City that Contractor is unaware of any contract liability claims made against Contractor and is unaware of any facts which may lead to such a claim against Contractor; or (b) if Contractor does not provide the certification under (a), Contractor shall procure from the contract liability insurer an endorsement providing that the required limits of the policy shall apply separately to claims arising from errors and omissions in the rendition of services under this Agreement. (2) If the policy of insurance is written on a “claims made” basis, the policy shall be continued in full force and effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, and for a period of three (3) years from the date of the completion of the Services provided hereunder. In the event of termination of the policy during this period, Contractor shall obtain continuing insurance coverage for the prior acts or omissions of Contractor during the course of performing Services under the terms of this Agreement. The coverage shall be evidenced by either a new policy evidencing no gap in coverage, or by obtaining separate extended “tail” coverage with the present or new carrier or other insurance arrangements providing for complete coverage, either of which shall be subject to the written approval by the City Manager. (3) In the event the policy of insurance is written on an “occurrence” basis, the policy shall be continued in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, or until completion of the Services provided for in this Agreement, whichever is later. In the event of termination of the policy during this period, new coverage shall immediately be obtained to ensure coverage during the entire course of performing the Services under the terms of this Agreement.

B. Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, workers’ compensation insurance in at least the minimum statutory amounts, and in compliance with all other statutory requirements, as required by the State of California. Contractor agrees to waive and obtain endorsements from its workers’ compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers’ compensation insurance policy against the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise under their workers’ compensation insurance policies. If Contractor has no employees, Contractor shall complete the City’s Request for Waiver of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Requirement form.

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least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) and two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) general aggregate for bodily injury and property damage including coverages for contractual liability, personal injury, independent contractors, broad form property damage, products and completed operations.

D. Business Automobile Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, a policy of business automobile liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis with a single limit liability in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) bodily injury and property damage. The policy shall include coverage for owned, non-owned, leased, and hired cars.

E. Employer Liability Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, a policy of employer liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis with a policy limit of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for bodily injury or disease.

5.2 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City Manager or his/her designee prior to commencing any work or services under this Agreement. Contractor guarantees payment of all deductibles and self-insured retentions. City reserves the right to reject deductibles or selfinsured retentions in excess of $10,000, and the City Manager or his/her designee may require evidence of pending claims and claims history as well as evidence of Contractor’s ability to pay claims for all deductible amounts and self-insured retentions proposed in excess of $10,000.

5.3 Other Insurance Requirements. The following provisions shall apply to the insurance policies required of Contractor under this Agreement:

A. For any claims related to this Agreement, Contractor’s coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to the City and its officers, council members, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City and its officers, council members, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be in excess of Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

B. Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to City and its officers, council members, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers.

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

D. No required insurance coverages may include any limiting endorsement which substantially impairs the coverages set forth in this Agreement (e.g., elimination of contractual liability or reduction of discovery period), unless the endorsement has first been submitted to the City Manager and approved in writing.

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

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

G. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Contractor of non-compliance with any insurance requirement in no way imposes any additional obligations on the City nor does it waive any rights in this or any other regard.

H. Contractor shall provide proof that policies of insurance required in this Agreement, expiring during the term of this Agreement, have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage. Proof that such coverage has been ordered shall be submitted prior to expiration. Endorsements as required in this Agreement applicable to the renewing or new coverage shall be provided to City no later than ten (10) days prior to expiration of the lapsing coverage.

I. Requirements of specific insurance coverage features or limits contained in this section are not intended as limitations on coverage, limits, or other requirements, or as a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any given policy. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue, and is not intended by any party or insured to be limiting or all-inclusive.

J. The requirements in this section supersede all other sections and provisions of this Agreement to the extent that any other section or provision conflicts with or impair the provisions of this section.

K. Contractor agrees to provide immediate notice to City of any claim or loss against Contractor arising out of the Work performed under this Agreement and for any other claim or loss which may reduce the insurance available to pay claims arising out of this Agreement. City assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve City, or to reduce or dilute insurance available for payment of potential claims.

L. Contractor agrees that the provisions of this section shall not be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which the Contractor may be held responsible for the payment of damages resulting from the Contractor’s activities or the activities of any person or person for which the Contractor is otherwise responsible.

5.4 Sufficiency of Insurers. Insurance required in this Agreement shall be provided by authorized insurers in good standing with the State of California. Coverage shall be provided by insurers admitted in the State of California with an A.M. Best’s Key Rating of B++, Class VII, or better, unless such requirements are waived in writing by the City Manager or his designee

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due to unique circumstances.

5.5 Verification of Coverage. Contractor shall furnish City with both certificates of insurance and endorsements, including additional insured endorsements, affecting all of the coverages required by this Agreement. The certificates and endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All proof of insurance is to be received and approved by the City before work commences. City reserves the right to require Contractor’s insurers to provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies at any time. Additional insured endorsements are not required for Errors and Omissions and Workers’ Compensation policies.

Verification of Insurance coverage may be provided by: (1) an approved General and/or Auto Liability Endorsement Form for the City of Palm Springs or (2) an acceptable Certificate of Liability Insurance Coverage with an approved Additional Insured Endorsement with the following endorsements stated on the certificate:

A. "The City of Palm Springs, its officials, employees, and agents are named as an additional insured…” ("as respects City of Palm Springs Contract No.___" or "for any and all work performed with the City" may be included in this statement).

B. "This insurance is primary and non-contributory over any insurance or selfinsurance the City may have..." ("as respects City of Palm Springs Contract No.___" or "for any and all work performed with the City" may be included in this statement).

C. "Should any of the above described policies be canceled before the expiration date thereof, the issuing company will mail 30 days written notice to the Certificate Holder named." Language such as, “endeavor to” mail and "but failure to mail such notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company, its agents or representative" is not acceptable and must be crossed out.

D. Both the Workers’ Compensation and Employers' Liability policies shall contain the insurer's waiver of subrogation in favor of City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.

In addition to the endorsements listed above, the City of Palm Springs shall be named the certificate holder on the policies. All certificates of insurance and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. All certificates of insurance must be authorized by a person with authority to bind coverage, whether that is the authorized agent/broker or insurance underwriter. Failure to obtain the required documents prior to the commencement of work shall not waive the Contractor’s obligation to provide them.

6. INDEMNIFICATION

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of any federal, state, or local law or ordinance or in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct committed by Contractor, its officers, employees, representatives, and agents, that arise out of or relate to Contractor’s performance of Services or this Agreement. This indemnification clause excludes Claims arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Under no circumstances shall the insurance requirements and limits set forth in this Agreement be construed to limit Contractor’s indemnification obligation or other liability under this Agreement.

Contractor’s indemnification obligation shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement until all actions against the Indemnified Parties for such matters indemnified are fully and finally barred by the applicable statute of limitations or, if an action is timely filed, until such action is final.

6.2 Design Contract Services Indemnification and Reimbursement.

If Contractor’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arises out of Contractor’s performance as a “design professional” (as that term is defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein, Contractor’s indemnification obligation shall be limited to the extent which the Claims arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor in the performance of the Services or this Agreement, and, upon Contractor obtaining a final adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction, Contractor’s liability for such claim, including the cost to defend, shall not exceed the Contractor’s proportionate percentage of fault.

7. REPORTS AND RECORDS

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

7.2 Reports. Contractor shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning the performance of the Services required by this Agreement, or as the Contract Officer shall require. Contractor acknowledges that the City is greatly concerned about the cost of the Work to be performed under this Agreement. For this reason, Contractor agrees that Contractor shall promptly notify the Contract Officer the estimated increased or decreased cost if Contractor becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the Services. If Contractor is providing design services, Contractor shall promptly notify the Contract Officer the estimated increased or decreased cost for the project being designed if Contractor becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the design services.

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ownership of the documents and materials. Any use of such completed documents for other projects and/or use of incomplete documents without specific written authorization by the Contractor will be at the City's sole risk and without liability to Contractor, and the City shall indemnify the Contractor for all resulting damages. Contractor may retain copies of such documents for their own use. Contractor shall have an unrestricted right to use the concepts embodied tin this Agreement. Contractor shall ensure that all its subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared by them. In the event Contractor fails to secure such assignment, Contractor shall indemnify City for all resulting damages.

7.4 Release of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents, and other materials prepared by Contractor in the performance of Services under this Agreement shall not be released publicly without the prior written approval of the Contract Officer. All information gained by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential and shall not be released by Contractor without City’s prior written authorization.

Contractor shall maintain such books, records, data, and documents in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall clearly identify and make such items readily accessible to such parties during the term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment by City hereunder.

8. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT

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

Accordingly, any rule of construction of contracts (including, without limitation, California Civil Code Section 1654) that ambiguities are to be construed against the drafting party, shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement. The caption headings of the various sections and paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience and identification purposes only and shall not be deemed to limit, expand, or define the contents of the respective sections or paragraphs.

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

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period as City may designate, to cure the default by rendering satisfactory performance. In the event Contractor fails to cure its default within such period of time, City shall have the right, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to terminate this Agreement without further notice and without prejudice of any remedy to which City may be entitled at law, in equity, or under this Agreement. Contractor shall be liable for all reasonable costs incurred by City as a result of such default. Compliance with the provisions of this section shall not constitute a waiver of any City right to take legal action in the event that the dispute is not cured, provided that nothing shall limit City’s right to terminate this Agreement without cause under Section 3.2.

B. If termination is due to the failure of the Contractor to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 8.3(A), take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise. The Contractor shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the Services required hereunder exceeds the Maximum Contract Amount (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages). The City may withhold any payments to the Contractor for the purpose of set-off or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated. The withholding or failure to withhold payments to Contractor shall not limit Contractor’s liability for completion of the Services as provided in this Agreement.

8.4 Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the Party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. Any waiver by the Parties of any default or breach of any covenant, condition, or term contained in this Agreement, shall not be construed to be a waiver of any subsequent or other default or breach, nor shall failure by the Parties to require exact, full, and complete compliance with any of the covenants, conditions, or terms contained in this Agreement be construed as changing the terms of this Agreement in any manner or preventing the Parties from enforcing the full provisions.

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

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

8.7 Attorney Fees. In the event any dispute between the Parties with respect to this Agreement results in litigation or any non-judicial proceeding, the prevailing Party shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to recover from the non-prevailing Party all reasonable costs and expenses. These include but are not limited to reasonable attorney fees, expert contractor fees, court costs and all fees, costs, and expenses incurred in any appeal or in collection of any judgment entered in such proceeding.

9. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION

9.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Contractor, or any successor-in-interest, in the event of any

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default or breach by the City or for any amount which may become due to the Contractor or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.

9.2 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.

9.3 Covenant Against 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

7.05.02, including without limitation the provision of benefits, relating to non-discrimination in city contracting.

10. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
[***INSERT SECTION 10.1 WHEN AGREEMENT IS FOR EXTENSIVE USE OF MATERIALS, SOFTWARE, PROGRAMS OR OTHER WORK PRODUCT PREPARED BY CONSULTANT; OTHERWISE DELETE LANGUAGE IN SECTION 10.1 AND INSERT PHRASE “INTENTIONALLY OMITTED***]

10.1 Patent and Copyright Infringement. To the fullest extent permissible under law, and in lieu of any other warranty by City or Contractor against patent or copyright infringement, statutory or otherwise:

A. It is agreed that Contractor shall defend at its expense any claim or suit against City on account of any allegation that any item furnished under this Agreement, or the normal use or sale arising out of the performance of this Agreement, infringes upon any presently existing U.S. letters patent or copyright and Contractor shall pay all costs and damages finally awarded in any such suit or claim, provided that Contractor is promptly notified in writing of the suit or claim and given authority, information and assistance at Contractor’s expense for the defense of same, and provided such suit or claim arises out of, pertains to, or is related to the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Contractor. However, Contractor will not indemnify City if the suit or claim results from: (1) City's alteration of a deliverable, such that City’s alteration of such deliverable created the infringement upon any presently existing U.S. letters patent or copyright; or (2) the use of a deliverable in combination with other material not provided by Contractor when it is such use in combination which infringes upon an existing U.S. letters patent or copyright.

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B. Contractor shall have sole control of the defense of any such claim or suit and all negotiations for settlement in the event City fails to cooperate in the defense of any suit or claim, provided, however, that such defense shall be at Contractor’s expense. Contractor shall not be obligated to indemnify City under any settlement that is made without Contractor’s consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. If the use or sale of such item is enjoined as a result of the suit or claim, Contractor, at no expense to City, shall obtain for City the right to use and sell the item, or shall substitute an equivalent item acceptable to City and extend this patent and copyright indemnity thereto.

10.2 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or communication that either party desires, or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing. All notices shall be personally delivered, sent by pre-paid First Class U.S. Mail, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered or sent by facsimile with attached evidence of completed transmission. All notices shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) the date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice if delivered personally or by messenger or overnight courier; (ii) five (5) business days after the date of posting by the United States Post Office if by mail; or (iii) when sent if given by facsimile. Any notice, request, demand, direction, or other communication sent by facsimile must be confirmed within forty-eight (48) hours by letter mailed or delivered. Other forms of electronic transmission such as e-mails, text messages, and instant messages are not acceptable manners of notice required hereunder. Notices or other communications shall be addressed as follows:

To City: City of Palm Springs
Attention: City Manager & City Clerk
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm springs, California 92262
Telephone: (760) 323-8204
Facsimile: (760) 323-8332
To Contractor:[***INSERT CONTRACTOR’S CONTACT INFORMATION***]

10.3 Integrated Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes and cancels all prior negotiations, arrangements, agreements, representations, and understandings, if any, made by or among the Parties with respect to the subject matter in this Agreement.

10.4 Amendment. No amendments or other modifications of this Agreement shall be binding unless through written agreement signed by all Parties.

10.5 Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law. If any provision of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid by a final judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the reminder of that provision, or the remaining provisions of this Agreement unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either Party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.

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

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

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

10.8. Corporate Authority. Each of the undersigned represents and warrants that (i) the Party for which he or she is executing this Agreement is duly authorized and existing, (ii) he or she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of the Party for which he or she is signing, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, the Party for which he or she is signing is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which the Party for which he or she is signing is bound.

10.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.

10.10 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 “C” (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. [***ONLY ADD SECTION 10.11 AND INCLUDE SEPARATE EXHIBIT WITH FAA PROVISIONS BELOW IF THIS AGREEMENT IS FOR THE AIRPORT; OTHERWISE DELETE THE ENTIRE SECTION***]

10.11 Federal Provisions. Since funding for the Services is provided, in whole or in part, by the Federal Aviation Administration, Contractor shall also fully and adequately comply with the provisions included in Exhibit “D” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (“Federal Provisions”). With respect to any conflict between such Federal Provisions and the terms of this Agreement and/or the provisions of state law, the more stringent requirement shall control.
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND [***INSERT NAME***]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates stated below.

CONTRACTOR:

By: _____________________________ By: _____________________________ Signature Signature
(2nd signature required for Corporation)
Date: ___________________________ Date: ___________________________ 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 – 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”

SCOPE OF SERVICES

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EXHIBIT “B”

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION

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EXHIBIT “C”
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.

Signature:

Printed Name:

Title:

Firm Name:

Date:

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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

HVAC INSTALLATION SERVICES FOR
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

1. PARTIES AND DATE.

This Contract is made and entered into this [***INSERT DAY***] day of [***INSERT MONTH***], 20__ (“Effective Date”) by and between the City of Palm Springs, a California charter city and municipal corporation (“City”) and [***INSERT NAME OF CONTRACTOR***], a [***INSERT ENTITY TYPE, E.G., CORPORATION, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, PARTNERSHIP, OR OTHER LEGAL ENTITY***](“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 [***INSERT SERVICES***] 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: [***INSERT LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS***]

2.3 Project. City desires to engage Contractor to render such services for the [***INSERT PROJECT DETAILS***](“Project”) as set forth in this Contract.

2.4 Project Documents & Certifications. Contractor has obtained, and delivers concurrently herewith, [***INSERT APPLICABLE PERFORMANCE BOND, PAYMENT BOND, INSURANCE DOCUMENTS AND OTHER CERTIFICATIONS***] 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 [***INSERT COMPENSATION AMOUNT***] Dollars ($_______.00) (“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

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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 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

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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.

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 one (1) 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.

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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 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: [***INSERT ADDITIONAL

DOCUMENT OR REMOVE DOCUMENT LISTED IF NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS CONTRACT***]
• 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
• Notice Inviting Bids, 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 plans and specifications 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.

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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 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, mark-ups, 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,

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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, 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

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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 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 below-referenced 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.

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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 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

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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 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

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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. 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.

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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 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.

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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 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

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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 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

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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.

3.12.4.8 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.

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.

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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.

3.12.7.2 For purposes of this section, mediation includes any nonbinding process, including, but not limited to, neutral evaluation or a dispute review board, in which an independent third party or board assists the Parties in dispute resolution through negotiation or by issuance of an evaluation. Any mediation utilized shall conform to the timeframes in this section.

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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. [***CITY RISK MANAGER TO REVIEW TO DETERMINE WHETHER REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITS ARE ACCEPTABLE***]

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

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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. 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

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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 selfinsurance 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.

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. The builders’/all risk insurance shall provide that the City be named as loss payee. In addition, the insurer shall waive all rights of subrogation against the City.

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

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that, at the option of the City, either: (1) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured 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.

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

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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 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

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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 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 [***INSERT CITY REPRESENTATIVE NAME***], 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

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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 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: [***INSERT CONTRACTOR’S CONTACT INFORMATION***] 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,

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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.

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.

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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.

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 [***INSERT CONTRACTOR’S NAME***]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates stated below.

CONTRACTOR:
[***TWO SIGNATURES ARE ONLY REQUIRED FOR CORPORATIONS; IF SUPPLIER IS NOT A CORPORATION, DELETE SECOND SIGNATURE AND DATE LINE***] By Date
Signature
By Date
Signature
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 – 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
[***INSERT SCOPE OF SERVICES***]

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EXHIBIT “B”

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION

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EXHIBIT “C”

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
[***(READ AND DELETE THIS BLOCK BEFORE USING MODEL): PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS OF MORE THAN $25,000 WILL REQUIRE PAYMENT BONDS BY LAW.

WHERE A PAYMENT BOND IS REQUIRED, WE RECOMMEND REQUIRING A

PERFORMANCE BOND AS WELL - INSERT FOLLOWING IF PAYMENT AND/OR PERFORMANCE BONDS REQUIRED – OTHERWISE DELETE AND RENUMBER***] 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. [***INSERT ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS USING ABOVE FORMAT***]

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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. [***INSERT CONTRACTOR NAME***]
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 ____________________, (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”) _______________________ an agreement for ______________________________ (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 ________________, (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, _______________, 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 ___________________________ DOLLARS, ($____________), 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:

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(1) Take over and complete the Project in accordance with all terms and conditions in the Contract Documents; or
(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

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By
Attorney-in-Fact
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 ___________ , 20____has awarded to ________________ hereinafter designated as the “Principal,” a contract for the work described as follows:
_____________________________________________________ (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 __________________ (“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 ______________ Dollars ($___________) 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

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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 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.

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

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
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.

Signature:

Printed Name:

Title:

Firm Name:

Date:

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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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EXHIBIT “B”

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION

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EXHIBIT “C”
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.

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
CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 26B206
RIVCO MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC.

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CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT 26B206

HVAC REPAIRS AND INSTALLATION SERVICES

FOR PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
This Contract Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into on October 1, 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Palm Springs, a California charter city and municipal corporation (“City”), and Rivco Mechanical Services, Inc., a California Corporation, (“Contractor”). City and Contractor are individually referred to as “Party” and are collectively referred to as the “Parties”.

RECITALS
A. City requires the services of a HVAC Contractor, for HVAC Repairs and Installation Services at Palm Springs International Airport, (“Project”).

B. Contractor has submitted to City a proposal to provide HVAC Repairs and Installation Services, to City under the terms of this Agreement.

C. Contractor is qualified by virtue of its experience, training, education, reputation, and expertise to provide these services and has agreed to provide such services as provided in this Agreement.

D. City desires to retain Contractor to provide such contract services.

AGREEMENT

1. SERVICES OF CONTRACTOR

1.2 Contract Documents. The Agreement between the Parties shall consist of the following: (1) this Agreement; (2) the Scope of Services; (3) the City’s Solicitation; and (4) the Contractor’s signed, original bid submitted to the City (“Contractor’s Bid”), (collectively referred to as the “Contract Documents”). The City’s Solicitation and the Contractor’s Bid, which are attached

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as Exhibit “A” and Exhibit “B”, respectively, are incorporated herein by this reference and are made a part of this Agreement. The Scope of Services shall include the Contractor’s Bid. All provisions of the Scope of Services, the City’s Solicitation and the Contractor’s Bid shall be binding on the Parties. Should any conflict or inconsistency exist in the Contract Documents, the conflict or inconsistency shall be resolved by applying the provisions in the highest priority document, which shall be determined in the following order of priority: (1st) the provisions of the Scope of Services (Exhibit “A”); (2nd) the provisions of the City’s Solicitation; (3rd) the terms of this Agreement; and, (4th) the provisions of the Contractor’s Bid.

2. COMPENSATION

2.1 Maximum Contract Amount. For the Services rendered under this Agreement, Contractor shall be compensated by City in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation, which is attached as Exhibit “B” and incorporated in this Agreement by reference. Compensation shall not exceed the maximum contract amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($150,000) ("Maximum Contract Amount"), except as may be provided under Section 2.3.

The method of compensation shall be as set forth in Exhibit “B.” The method of compensation shall be as set forth in Exhibit “B.” Compensation for necessary expenditures must be approved in advance by the Contract Officer designated under Section 4.2. The Maximum Contract Amount shall include the attendance of Contractor at all Project meetings reasonably deemed necessary by the City. Contractor shall not be entitled to any increase in the Maximum Contract Amount for attending these meetings.

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3. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE

3.1 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 4.5 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of 3 years, commencing on the Effective Date, and ending on September 30, 2029, The Parties may mutually extend the term of this Agreement for up to two additional one-year periods (“Option Period(s)”), provided, the Parties do so in writing prior to the expiration of the original term of the then-current Option Period.

However, the term shall not exceed 5 years from the Effective Date, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance described in Section 3.4 below.

3.2 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. The City may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to Contractor.

Where termination is due to the fault of Contractor and constitutes an immediate danger to health, safety, and general welfare, the period of notice shall be such shorter time as may be determined by the City. Upon receipt of the notice of termination, Contractor shall immediately cease all Services except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for all Services rendered prior to receipt of the notice of termination and for any Services authorized by the Contract Officer after such notice. City shall not be liable for any costs other than the charges or portions thereof which are specified herein. Contractor shall not be entitled to payment for unperformed Services, and shall not be entitled to damages or compensation for termination of Work. Contractor may not terminate this Agreement except for cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to City.

3.3 Schedule of Performance. Intentionally Omitted.

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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. After Contractor notification, the Contract Officer shall investigate the facts and the extent of any necessary delay, and extend the time for performing the Services for the period of the enforced delay when and if, in the Contract Officer’s judgment, such delay is justified.

The Contract Officer’s determination shall be final and conclusive upon the Parties to this Agreement. The Contractor will not receive an adjustment to the contract price or any other compensation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City may still terminate this Agreement in accordance with the termination provisions of this Agreement.

4. COORDINATION OF WORK

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

4.2 Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall be the City Manager or his/her designee ("Contract Officer"). Contractor shall be responsible for keeping the Contract Officer fully informed of the progress of the performance of the Services. Contractor shall refer any decisions that must be made by City to the Contract Officer. Unless otherwise specified, any approval of City shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer.

4.4 Independent Contractor. The legal relationship between the Parties is that of an independent contractor, and nothing shall be deemed to make Contractor a City employee.

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

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

C. No City benefits shall be available to Contractor, its officers, employees, or agents in connection with any performance under this Agreement. Except for contract fees paid to Contractor as provided for in this Agreement, City shall not pay salaries, wages, or other compensation to Contractor for the performance of Services under this Agreement. City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to Contractor, its officers, employees, or agents, for injury or sickness arising out of performing Services. If for any reason any court or governmental agency determines that the City has financial obligations, other than under Section 2 and Subsection 1.8 in this Agreement, of any nature relating to salary, taxes, or benefits of Contractor’s officers, employees, servants, representatives, subcontractors, or agents, Contractor shall indemnify City for all such financial obligations.

4.5 California Labor Code Requirements.

B. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works”

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or “maintenance” project and if the total compensation is $15,000 or more for maintenance or $25,000 or more for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Contractor and all subcontractors performing such Services must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Contractor shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the same of any subcontractors, as applicable. This Agreement may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Contractor’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements.

5. INSURANCE

A. Errors and Omissions Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, standard industry form contract liability (errors and omissions) insurance coverage in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and two-million dollars ($2,000,000.00) annual aggregate, in accordance with the provisions of this section. required
x is not required;
(1) Contractor shall either: (a) certify in writing to the City that Contractor is unaware of any contract liability claims made against Contractor and is unaware of any facts which may lead to such a claim against Contractor; or (b) if Contractor does not provide the certification under (a), Contractor shall procure from the contract liability insurer an endorsement providing that the required limits of the policy shall apply separately to claims arising from errors and omissions in the rendition of services under this Agreement. (2) If the policy of insurance is written on a “claims made” basis, the policy shall be continued in full force and effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, and for a period of three (3) years from the date of the completion of the Services provided hereunder. In the event of termination of the policy during this period, Contractor shall obtain continuing insurance coverage for the prior acts or omissions of Contractor during the course of performing Services under the terms of this Agreement. The coverage shall be evidenced by either a new policy evidencing no gap in coverage, or by obtaining separate extended “tail” coverage with the present or new carrier or other insurance arrangements providing for complete coverage, either

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of which shall be subject to the written approval by the City Manager. (3) In the event the policy of insurance is written on an “occurrence” basis, the policy shall be continued in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, or until completion of the Services provided for in this Agreement, whichever is later. In the event of termination of the policy during this period, new coverage shall immediately be obtained to ensure coverage during the entire course of performing the Services under the terms of this Agreement.

C. Commercial General Liability Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, a policy of commercial general liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) and two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) general aggregate for bodily injury and property damage including coverages for contractual liability, personal injury, independent contractors, broad form property damage, products and completed operations.

5.3 Other Insurance Requirements. The following provisions shall apply to the insurance policies required of Contractor under this Agreement:

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insurance and shall not contribute with it.

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

E. Contractor agrees to require its insurer to modify insurance endorsements to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of the insurer to mail written notice of cancellation imposes no obligation, or that any party will "endeavor" (as opposed to being required) to comply with the requirements of the endorsements. Certificates of insurance will not be accepted in lieu of required endorsements, and submittal of certificates without required endorsements may delay commencement of the Project. It is Contractor’s obligation to ensure timely compliance with all insurance submittal requirements as provided in this Agreement.

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J. The requirements in this section supersede all other sections and provisions of this Agreement to the extent that any other section or provision conflicts with or impair the provisions of this section.

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D. Both the Workers’ Compensation and Employers' Liability policies shall contain the insurer's waiver of subrogation in favor of City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.

6. INDEMNIFICATION

6.1 Indemnification and Reimbursement. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall defend (at Contractor’s sole cost and expense), indemnify, protect, and hold harmless City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (collectively the “Indemnified Parties”), from and against any and all liabilities, actions, suits, claims, demands, losses, costs, judgments, arbitration awards, settlements, damages, demands, orders, penalties, and expenses including legal costs and attorney fees (collectively “Claims”), including but not limited to Claims arising from injuries to or death of persons (Contractor’s employees included), for damage to property, including property owned by City, for any violation of any federal, state, or local law or ordinance or in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct committed by Contractor, its officers, employees, representatives, and agents, that arise out of or relate to Contractor’s performance of Services or this Agreement. This indemnification clause excludes Claims arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Under no circumstances shall the insurance requirements and limits set forth in this Agreement be construed to limit Contractor’s indemnification obligation or other liability under this Agreement. Contractor’s indemnification obligation shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement until all actions against the Indemnified Parties for such matters indemnified are fully and finally barred by the applicable statute of limitations or, if an action is timely filed, until such action is final.

6.2 Design Contract Services Indemnification and Reimbursement.

7. REPORTS AND RECORDS

7.1 Accounting Records. Contractor shall keep complete, accurate, and detailed accounts of all time, costs, expenses, and expenditures pertaining in any way to this Agreement.

Contractor shall keep such books and records as shall be necessary to properly perform the Services required by this Agreement and to enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such Services. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all reasonable times, including the right to inspect, copy, audit, and make records

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and transcripts from such records.

7.3 Ownership of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents, memoranda, correspondence, computations, and other materials prepared by Contractor, its employees, subcontractors, and agents in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be promptly delivered to City upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement. Contractor shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full rights of ownership of the documents and materials. Any use of such completed documents for other projects and/or use of incomplete documents without specific written authorization by the Contractor will be at the City's sole risk and without liability to Contractor, and the City shall indemnify the Contractor for all resulting damages. Contractor may retain copies of such documents for their own use.

Contractor shall have an unrestricted right to use the concepts embodied tin this Agreement.

Contractor shall ensure that all its subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared by them. In the event Contractor fails to secure such assignment, Contractor shall indemnify City for all resulting damages.

All information gained by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential and shall not be released by Contractor without City’s prior written authorization.

7.5 Audit and Inspection of Records. After receipt of reasonable notice and during the regular business hours of City, Contractor shall provide City, or other agents of City, such access to Contractor’s books, records, payroll documents, and facilities as City deems necessary to examine, copy, audit, and inspect all accounting books, records, work data, documents, and activities directly related to Contractor’s performance under this Agreement. Contractor shall maintain such books, records, data, and documents in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall clearly identify and make such items readily accessible to such parties during the term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment by City hereunder.

8. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT

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California, or any other appropriate court in such County, and Contractor covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action.

8.2 Interpretation. This Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to its fair language and common meaning to achieve the objectives and purposes of the Parties. The terms of this Agreement are contractual and the result of negotiation between the Parties. Accordingly, any rule of construction of contracts (including, without limitation, California Civil Code Section 1654) that ambiguities are to be construed against the drafting party, shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement. The caption headings of the various sections and paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience and identification purposes only and shall not be deemed to limit, expand, or define the contents of the respective sections or paragraphs.

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

A. If the City Manager, or his designee, determines that Contractor is in default in the performance of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, he/she shall notify Contractor in writing of such default. Contractor shall have ten (10) days, or such longer period as City may designate, to cure the default by rendering satisfactory performance. In the event Contractor fails to cure its default within such period of time, City shall have the right, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to terminate this Agreement without further notice and without prejudice of any remedy to which City may be entitled at law, in equity, or under this Agreement. Contractor shall be liable for all reasonable costs incurred by City as a result of such default. Compliance with the provisions of this section shall not constitute a waiver of any City right to take legal action in the event that the dispute is not cured, provided that nothing shall limit City’s right to terminate this Agreement without cause under Section 3.2.

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9. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION

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

10. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

10.1 Patent and Copyright Infringement. Intentionally Omitted .

10.2 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or communication that either party desires, or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing.

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certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered or sent by facsimile with attached evidence of completed transmission. All notices shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) the date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice if delivered personally or by messenger or overnight courier; (ii) five (5) business days after the date of posting by the United States Post Office if by mail; or (iii) when sent if given by facsimile. Any notice, request, demand, direction, or other communication sent by facsimile must be confirmed within forty-eight (48) hours by letter mailed or delivered. Other forms of electronic transmission such as e-mails, text messages, and instant messages are not acceptable manners of notice required hereunder. Notices or other communications shall be addressed as follows:

Attention: Marvin Scott
42941 Madio Street
Indio, CA 92260
Telephone: (760) 200-9898

10.4 Amendment. No amendments or other modifications of this Agreement shall be binding unless through written agreement signed by all Parties.

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

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10.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND RIVCO MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC.

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

CONTRACTOR:

APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL:

Date: _______________ Item No. _______________
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

By: _____________________________ By: _____________________________ City Attorney City Clerk
APPROVED:

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EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF SERVICES

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1.1 Scope:

A. Contractor shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to perform HVAC repairs and installation (Work) on an as-requested basis at the Palm Springs International Airport. The scope of Work shall include, but is not limited to repairs, troubleshooting, testing, inspecting, training, replacement, and installation of a wide range of heating, cooling, ventilation, ductwork, and mechanical systems. This may include project estimation and budgeting of work.

B. All work shall be performed by and billed to the lowest applicable job class level. The majority of the Work requested under this contract is to be performed by one (1) trade person per job. All service shall be performed by personnel who are journeyman level (or equivalent according to industry norms) as described by industry standards.

Contractor must receive prior written approval from the Airport before assigning more than one (1) trade person per job. On jobs requiring more than three (3) trade persons, Contractor shall be required to designate one (1) employee to perform the duties and responsibilities of Foreman and that person shall receive compensation as such.

C. Correction of work deficiencies: Contractor shall correct work rejected by the Airport as failing to conform to the requirements in the project documents within thirty (30) days. Contractor shall bear the cost of correcting such rejected work, including the costs of uncovering, replacement, and additional testing. If Contractor fails to commence correction of nonconforming work within a seven (7) day period after written notice, the city may correct the deficiencies by other means. In such case, the Airport may exercise rights and remedies as provided in the agreement. In addition to Contractor’s other obligations, the contract shall, for a period of one year after substantial completion, correct work not conforming to the requirements of the work.

D. Compliance with regulations and permits: Contractor shall comply with or exceed all relevant statutes, codes, rules, and regulations as may be applicable to this contract and shall be responsible for securing any and all permits as required by the governing authority. The Airport shall reimburse Contractor for only the actual cost of said permits, excluding Security Access permits and badges required for operations at the Airport.

E. Equipment and supplies: Contractor is to provide, at no additional cost to the Airport, all necessary equipment, hand, and power tools and supplies typically used by the job classification and/or assigned trade person. Mechanical or other equipment used for Work must be of a type that is approved by the industry and shall be operated in such a manner as not to cause danger of any nature to employees or other persons or damage to the building structure, fixtures, furnishings, etc. Airport, at its sole and absolute discretion, may approve to pay for equipment, tools, or materials it determines is not typical of that job classification. Contractor must not store equipment and/or supplies on any Airport property.

F. General safety requirements: Contractor shall be responsible for all safety precautions required in connection with their work, including regulations of the Cal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) and other governing agencies. The Airport reserves the right to oversee all service work from a safety standpoint and require Contractor to take appropriate action to ensure safety and code compliance.

All Work shall be performed to ensure the safe, continuous, and efficient operation of Airport HVAC and mechanical systems.

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Contractor shall acknowledge and have the capability to repair and service all existing HVAC systems and associated equipment at the Airport. This includes, but is not limited to, two (2) chillers, air handling units, and all related HVAC infrastructure.

G. Damages: Necessary precautions shall be taken at all times to protect persons, property and equipment from injury or damage. Any damage shall be reported, reviewed, and discussed with the facility manager.

H. Security :

1. Contractor is responsible for Security Access Badging for all staff necessary to conduct work at the Airport. Contractor is responsible for the Signatory Authority for all SIDA area badges issued to their employees. Contractor is responsible for all costs and fees associated with obtaining, renewing, replacing, and maintaining required security badges and access credentials. Additional information regarding secure access to the Airport can be found here: Badging & AOA Permits - Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) - Palm Springs, California.

2. Any items or articles of apparent value found by the Contractor’s personnel in any areas of the building or site shall be turned over to the facility manager or on-site Security. Any suspicious articles that may be found, or persons loitering or conducting themselves in a manner to arouse suspicion or possibly in need of help, shall be immediately reported to Police
I. Disposal and salvage of waste material: Contractor must dispose of or salvage all waste material generated by its service operations under the contract in an off-site location, in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Airport encourages Contractor to salvage material in an environmentally friendly manner if possible. The Airport retains the right to retain materials or have another party salvage material, at the discretion and direction of the facility manager.

J. Uniforms and face coverings: Contractor shall be required to properly uniform its service personnel, and they shall present a clean and neat appearance at all times.

Day service personnel shall have color-coordinated shirts with company name and/or logo provided by Contractor. Contractor vehicles must display company logo and name. Contractor must abide by the Airport requirements for visiting Airport buildings, including wearing required face coverings.

K. Contractor shall ensure emergency response and mobilization occur within two (2) hours of notification to minimize service disruption.

L. Response time: Contractor shall respond to calls for service as follows:

1. Contractor shall respond to department within 48 hours from the request of work.

2. Request for proposals shall be provided within 7 days from the initial request for planned projects.

3. Contractor shall have sufficient resources to respond to multiple requests for work simultaneously. Dispatching crews to each project which may have overlapping timelines

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1.2 Equipment and Systems
Equipment and systems covered under this Agreement include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. Specialized Mechanical and Hydronic Systems

1. Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

2. Open-loop, closed-loop, and flow-through water systems

3. Cooling towers and evaporative cooling systems

4. Chilled water and hot water loops

5. Boilers up to one million BTUs
B. Passenger Boarding Bridge HVAC Systems Contractor shall provide repair services for HVAC systems serving passenger boarding bridges, including:

1. Systems up to 180,000 BTUs

2. Units with up to six (6) scroll compressors

3. Associated ductwork, controls, and electrical systems C. VRF/VRV and Split System Equipment Contractor shall provide diagnostics and repair for:

1. VRF/VRV systems up to 14 zones

2. Mini-split systems

3. Air Handling Units (AHUs) and Fan Coil Units (FCUs)

1. Prioritize emergency and safety-critical Work

2. Ensure continuous operation of critical Airport systems

3. Minimize operational disruption

4. Maintain system efficiency and reliability

5. Comply with environmental and regulatory requirements

6. Deliver responsive, professional service at all times

1.3 Employee Security Badges – All Employees, Agents, Vendors, Invitees, Etc. of the 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

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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.

1.4 AIRPORT SECURITY
A. Criminal history Records Check (CHRC) and TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) – The Contractor will be required to submit to the Airport, prior to the commencement of services, an Authorized Signatory Authority Letter authorizing specific Contractor representatives to approve the issuance of Airport issued 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.

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 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.

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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.

1.5 Pricing:

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

C. The City will only pay for the items listed on the bid form. 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

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not pay for subcontractors, rental of equipment/tools, and purchase of materials/supplies unless the City authorized payment of the applicable items.

1.6 Bonding:

A. For any Task Order authorized by City of over Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($25,000.00), Contractor shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement: (1) a Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount to be paid Contractor as set forth in any Task Order authorized by City of over Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($25,000.00), and in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D which is incorporated herein by this reference; and (2) a Performance Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount to be paid Contractor as set forth in any Task Order authorized by City of over Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($25,000.00), and in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E which is incorporated herein by this reference.

B. The Payment Bond and Performance Bond shall be issued by an insurance organization or surety (1) currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California, (2) listed as an acceptable surety in the latest revision of the Federal Register Circular 570, and (3) assigned a Policyholders' Rating A (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide: Property-Casualty.

C. Contractor shall deliver, concurrently with City’s approval of any Task Order over Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($25,000.00), the Payment Bond and Performance Bond, a certified copy of the “Certificate of Authority” of the Insurer or Surety issued by the Insurance Commissioner, which authorizes the Insurer or Surety to transact surety insurance in the State of California.

1.7 Compensation:

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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CA

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING DEPARTMENT
INVITATION FOR BIDS 26-11

HVAC REPAIRS AND INSTALLATION SERVICES FOR

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
ISSUED: JULY 20, 2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 – NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS................................................................. 1

1.1 Invitation for Bids....................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Term.......................................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Schedule ................................................................................................................... 1

1.4 Procurement Officer and Delivery Address:............................................................... 1 SECTION 2 – INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ......................................................................... 2

2.1 Obtaining IFB Documents and Addenda:................................................................... 2

2.2 Pre-Bid Conference:.................................................................................................. 2

2.3 Bidder’s Minimum Requirements:.............................................................................. 2

2.4 Submission of Bids:................................................................................................... 2 SECTION 3 – CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE PROCUREMENT ......................................... 4

3.1 Invitation for Clarifications/Questions:........................................................................ 4

3.2 Local Preference: ...................................................................................................... 4

3.3 Bidders Ethical Behavior: .......................................................................................... 4

3.4 Bids to Remain Open: ............................................................................................... 5

3.5 Right to Accept or Reject Bids:.................................................................................. 5

3.6 Responsibility of Bidder:............................................................................................ 5

3.7 Insurance: ................................................................................................................. 5

3.8 Public Record:........................................................................................................... 5

3.9 Cost Related to Bid Preparation: ............................................................................... 6

3.10 Compliance with Law:................................................................................................ 6

3.11 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments: .............................................................. 6

3.12 Investigations: ........................................................................................................... 6

3.13 Non-Collusion:........................................................................................................... 7

3.14 Signed Bid and Exceptions:....................................................................................... 7

3.15 Award of Contract:..................................................................................................... 7

3.16 Form of Agreement: .................................................................................................. 8 SECTION 4 – SCOPE OF WORK............................................................................................ 9

4.1 Scope: ....................................................................................................................... 9

4.2 Equipments and Systems: .......................................................................................11

4.3 Employee Security Badges . . ..................................................................................... 11

4.4 Airport Security:........................................................................................................ 12

4.5 Pricing:..................................................................................................................... 13

4.6 Compensation:......................................................................................................... 14 SECTION 5 – IFB FORMS.........................................................................................................1 SECTION 6 – SAMPLE AGREEMENTS .................................................................................. 1 ``

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SECTION 1 – NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS

1.1 Invitation for Bids
The City of Palm Springs is requesting Bids from qualified firms to provide Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) repairs and installation services at Palm Springs International Airport.

1.2 Term
A. Installation Services (Construction) Contract : The initial term of the contract shall be for a period of one (1) year, with four one-year options to renew at the City’s sole discretion.

B. Repair Service Contract : The initial term for the repairs service contract shall be for a period of three (3) years, with two one-year options to renew at the City’s sole discretion.

1.3 Schedule
The following is the schedule for this procurement:

Activity Due/Time
Invitation for Bids Issued July 20, 2026
Pre-Bid Conference July 28, 2026@ 9:00 am PST
Requests for Clarifications from Bidders are
due August 4, 2026 @ 3:00 pm PST
Responses to Requests for Clarification will
be posted via Addendum August 11, 2026
Bids are Due August 18, 2026 @ 2:00pm PST
*Recommendation/Selection (tentative) August 25, 2026
*Projected Date for Award of Contract/ PO September 30, 2026 *Tentative dates. Subject to change

1.4 Procurement Officer and Delivery Address:

Anil Cholakkara
City of Palm Springs – Procurement and Contracting Department City Hall
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: 760.322.8361
Email: [email protected]

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SECTION 2 – INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

2.1 Obtaining IFB Documents and Addenda:

IFB documents including Addenda can be found on PlanetBids at:
https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/47688/portal-home Bidders will then need to log in and locate this IFB for all related documents. It is the Bidders responsibility to check the PlanetBids site regularly to stay current on the documents that are available as this is the primary communication site for this IFB.

2.2 Pre-Bid Conference:

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held as follows:

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 am PST
Location: Virtually. - Interested participants who wish to participate in the Prebid conference will join the Teams meeting as follow:

Join the meeting
Meeting ID: 246 198 607 591 313
Passcode: so7xt3kz
Dial in by phone
+1 872-239-6004,,377226547# United States, Chicago
Phone conference ID: 377 226 547#

2.3 Bidder’s Minimum Requirements:

A. Experience: The Bidder must have had a minimum of three (3) years of experience in HVAC repairs and installation of commercial, institutional and/or industrial facilities (non-residential).

B. Knowledge: The Bidder must have the necessary trained and licensed trade persons necessary to perform the tasks required under this invitation for bid.

C. Business Licenses: Bidders must be licensed in accordance with the Palm Springs Municipal Code, Chapter 3.40 through 3.96 entitled Business Tax; Possess any other applicable license required in the performance of these services. All licenses must be maintained during the entire term of the agreement.

2.4 Submission of Bids:

A. Bids must be submitted on the Bid forms supplied in this IFB.

B. Bids will be received via the PlanetBids link provided until the time specified in the schedule.

C. A responsive bid must include a price for all items listed on the bid form.

D. Electronic bids shall be uploaded to the PlanetBids vendor portal at the following link:
https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/47688/portal-home and then selecting the IFB prior to the due date and time.

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E. The receiving time in PlanetBids will be the governing time for acceptability of Bids.

Telegraphic and telephonic Bids will not be accepted. Late Bids will not be accepted by the PlanetBids System.

F. Bids will be submitted electronically in the PlanetBids System. Failure to register as a Bidder to this IFB process per the instructions in the Notice Inviting Requests for Bids (under “Obtaining IFB Documents”) may result in not receiving Addenda or other important information pertaining to this process. Failure to acknowledge Addenda may render a Bid as being non-responsive or negatively impact the evaluation of a bid.

G. Bids submitted may be withdrawn by removing them from the system before the hour set for the opening.

H. The price quoted by the Bidder in their bid shall include any and all applicable sales or use tax levied by the California Revenue and Taxation Code, and shall be exclusive of Federal Excise Taxes pursuant to the exemption of political subdivisions in the "Revenue Act of 1935" or any other acts of Congress.

I. Bidders may submit only one bid in response to this IFB.

J. Bidders shall submit all required forms with the bid.

K. Should discrepancies occur between unit prices and extended amounts the unit prices shall govern where applicable.

L. Bids not meeting the above criteria may be found to be non-responsive.

M. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud virtually via the following TEAMS meeting:

Date: August 18, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm (PST)
Join the meeting
Meeting ID: 254 920 536 216 440
Passcode: 8Gs328Sw
Dial in by phone
+1 872-239-6004,,386993403# United States, Chicago
Phone conference ID: 386 993 403#
N. The City will post an unaudited tabulation of the Bids on the PlanetBids Portal.

2.5 Bid Protests:

A. Bid Protests shall comply with the Palm Springs Municipal Code Title 7 Procurement and Contracting, https://ecode360.com/42995245.

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SECTION 3 – CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE PROCUREMENT

3.1 Invitation for Clarifications/Questions:

A. Questions are to be submitted through PlanetBids vendor portal at the following link: https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/47688/portal-home and then selecting the IFB.

B. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary in response to such questions will be resolved by the issuance of formal Addenda to the IFB. The deadline for all questions is as outlined in the schedule. Questions received after this date and time may not be answered. Only questions that have been resolved by formal written Addenda via the Procurement and Contracting Department will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal or contractual effect.

3.2 Local Preference:

A. Pursuant to the City of Palm Springs Local Preference Ordinance 1756, the term “Local Business” is defined as a vendor, contractor, or consultant who has a valid physical business address located within the Coachella Valley, at least six months prior to bid or bid opening date, from which the vendor, contractor, or consultant operates or performs business on a day-to-day basis and holds a valid business license by a jurisdiction located in the Coachella Valley. “Coachella Valley” is defined as the area between the Salton Sea on the south, the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains on the west, and the Little San Bernardino Mountains on the east and north. For the purposes of this definition, “Coachella Valley” includes the cities of Beaumont and Banning and the unincorporated areas between Banning and the City of Palm Springs. Post office boxes are not verifiable and shall not be used for the purpose of establishing such physical address.

B. The Bidder shall use good faith efforts to sub-contract supplies to local businesses and to sub-contract services to local businesses whose work force resides within the Coachella Valley. The contractor shall submit evidence of such good faith efforts at the time of submission of bids. Good faith efforts may be evaluated by placing advertisements inviting proposals in local newspapers, sending request for proposals to local sub-contractors, or by demonstrating that no local sub-contractors are qualified to perform the services or provide the supplies. Any notice inviting bids which may require the use of sub-contractors shall include notification of this subsection. The City Council or Director may reject as non-responsive the bid of any contractor proposing to use subcontractors that fail to comply with the requirements of this subsection.

C. A local preference will not apply to any solicitations that are funding in part or whole by federal funds.

3.3 Bidders Ethical Behavior:

Bidders, their representatives, agents, or anyone else acting on their behalf are specifically directed not to contact any city employee, commission member, committee member, council member, or other agency employee or associate for any purpose related to this IFB other than as directed below. Contact with anyone other than as directed below will be cause for rejection of a bid.

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Palm Springs City CouncilSeptember 30, 2026

Palm Springs City Council
September 30, 2026