Agreement - ACCO Engineered Systems — Redondo Beach City Council, October 21, 2025

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AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT SERVICES

BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH

AND ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS
THIS AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT SERVICES (this "Agreement”) is made between the City of Redondo Beach, a chartered municipal corporation ("City") and Acco Engineered Systems, a California corporation (“Contractor" or “Consultant”).

WHEREAS, Article XIX, Section 19 of the City Charter generally requires competitive bidding for public works contracts exceeding $200,000;
WHEREAS, Article XIX, Section 19.1(a) of the City Charter, competitive bidding is not required where the proposed work consists of maintenance or repair, as defined by the City Council by ordinance or resolution;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 2, Chapter 6.1, Section 2-6.1.01(a) of the City Municipal Code, a “public works project” includes repair of any City owned facility, such as buildings or structures;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 2, Chapter 6.1, Section 2-6.1.01(i) of the City Municipal Code repair is defined as activities required to restore City facilities or infrastructure to their original, intended condition after damage, wear, or other degradation; WHEREAS, the project as described in Exhibit “A” meets the definition of “repair”; WHEREAS, under Title 2, Chapter 6.1, Section 2-6.1.09 of the City Municipal Code, repair projects are exempt from competitive bidding requirements regardless of cost and may proceed via negotiated contract; and
WHEREAS, the City and Contractor desire to enter into this Agreement NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants contained herein, and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereby agree to the following:

A. Description of Project or Scope of Services. The project description or scope of services to be provided by Contractor, and any corresponding responsibilities of City or services required to be performed by City are set forth in Exhibit "A”.

B. Term and Time of Completion. Contractor shall commence and complete the project or services described in Exhibit "A" in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit "B".

C. Compensation. City agrees to pay Contractor for work performed in accordance with Exhibit "C”.

D. Insurance. Contractor shall adhere to the insurance requirements outlined in Exhibit “D”, unless otherwise waived by the City’s Risk Manager. - 2 -
E. Agreement to Comply with California Labor Law Requirements. Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable California Labor Law Requirements as set forth in Exhibit "E".
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GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Independent Contractor. Contractor acknowledges, represents and warrants that Contractor is not a regular or temporary employee, officer, agent, joint venturer or partner of the City, but rather an independent contractor. This Agreement shall not be construed as a contract of employment. Contractor shall have no rights to any benefits which accrue to City employees unless otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement. Due to the independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement, the City shall not withhold state or federal income taxes, the reporting of which shall be Contractor's sole responsibility.

2. Brokers. Contractor acknowledges, represents and warrants that Contractor has not hired, retained or agreed to pay any entity or person any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.

3. City Property. All plans, drawings, reports, calculations, data, specifications, videos, graphics or other materials prepared for or obtained pursuant to this Agreement shall upon request be delivered to the City within a reasonable time, and the rights thereto shall be deemed assigned to the City. If applicable, Contractor shall prepare check prints upon request. Said plans, drawings, reports, calculations, data, specifications, videos, graphics or other materials shall be specific for the project herein and shall not be used by the City for any other project without Contractor's consent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor shall not be obligated to assign any proprietary software or data developed by or at the direction of Contractor for Contractor's own use; provided, however, that Contractor shall, pursuant to Paragraph 14 below, indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless from and against any discovery or Public Records Act request seeking the disclosure of any such proprietary software or data.

4. Inspection. If the services set forth in Exhibit "A" shall be performed on City or other public property, the City shall have the right to inspect such work without notice. If such services shall not be performed on City or other public property, the City shall have the right to inspect such work upon reasonable notice.

Inspections by the City shall not relieve or minimize the responsibility of Contractor to conduct any inspections Contractor has agreed to perform pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Contractor shall be solely liable for said inspections performed by Contractor. Contractor shall certify in writing to the City - 3 -
as to the completeness and accuracy of each inspection required to be conducted by Contractor hereunder.

5. Services. The project or services set forth in Exhibit "A" shall be performed to the full satisfaction and approval of the City. In the event that the project or services set forth in Exhibit "A" are itemized by price in Exhibit "C”, the City in its sole discretion may, upon notice to Contractor, delete certain items or services set forth in Exhibit "A", in which case there shall be a corresponding reduction in the amount of compensation paid to Contractor. City shall furnish Contractor, to the extent available, with any City standards, details, specifications and regulations applicable to the Project and necessary for the performance of Contractor's services hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any and all additional data necessary for design shall be the responsibility of Contractor.

6. Records. Contractor, including any of its subcontractors, shall maintain full and complete documents and records, including accounting records, employee time sheets, work papers, and correspondence pertaining to the project or services set forth in Exhibit "A". Contractor, including any of its subcontractors, shall make such documents and records available for City review or audit upon request and reasonable notice, and shall keep such documents and records, for at least four (4) years after Contractor's completion of performance of this Agreement. Copies of all pertinent reports and correspondence shall be furnished to the City for its files.

7. Changes and Extra Work. All changes and/or extra work under this Agreement shall be performed and paid for in accordance with the following:

Only the City Council, City Manager, or the Department Head responsible for the administration of, or supervision of the scope of work under, this Agreement may authorize extra and/or changed work. Contractor expressly recognizes that other City personnel are without authorization to either order extra and/or changed work or waive contract requirements. Failure of Contractor to secure the written authorization for such extra and/or changed work shall constitute a waiver of any and all right to adjustment in contract price due to such unauthorized work and Contractor thereafter shall be entitled to no compensation whatsoever for performance of such work.

If Contractor is of the opinion that any work which Contractor has been directed to perform is beyond the scope of this Agreement and constitutes extra work, Contractor shall promptly notify the City of the fact. The City shall make a determination as to whether or not such work is, in fact, beyond the scope of this Agreement and constitutes extra work. In the event that the City determines that such work does constitute extra work, City shall provide extra compensation to Contractor on a fair and equitable basis. A written amendment providing for such compensation for extra work shall be executed by Contractor and the City. - 4 -

8. Additional Assistance. If this Agreement requires Contractor to prepare plans and specifications, Contractor shall provide assistance as necessary to resolve any questions regarding such plans and specifications that may arise during the period of advertising for bids, and Contractor shall issue any necessary addenda to the plans and specifications as requested. In the event Contractor is of the opinion that City's requests for addenda and assistance is outside the scope of normal services, the parties shall proceed in accordance with the changes and extra work provisions of this Agreement.

9. Professional Ability. Contractor acknowledges, represents and warrants that Contractor is skilled and able to competently provide the services hereunder, and possesses all professional licenses, certifications, and approvals necessary to engage in its occupation. City has relied upon the professional ability and training of Contractor as a material inducement to enter into this Agreement.

Contractor shall perform in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and standards of Contractor's profession.

10. Business License. Contractor shall obtain a Redondo Beach Business License before performing any services required under this Agreement. The failure to so obtain such license shall be a material breach of this Agreement and grounds for immediate termination by City; provided, however, that City may waive the business license requirement in writing under unusual circumstances without necessitating any modification of this Agreement to reflect such waiver.

11. Termination Without Default. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the City may, in its sole and absolute discretion and without cause, terminate this Agreement at any time prior to completion by Contractor of the project or services hereunder, immediately upon written notice to Contractor. In the event of any such termination, Contractor shall be compensated for: (1) all authorized work satisfactorily performed prior to the effective date of termination; and (2) necessary materials or services of others ordered by Contractor for this Agreement prior to Contractor’s receipt of notice of termination, irrespective of whether such materials or services of others have actually been delivered, and further provided that Contractor is not able to cancel such orders. Compensation for Contractor in such event shall be determined by the City in accordance with the percentage of the project or services completed by Contractor; and all of Contractor's finished or unfinished work product through the time of the City's last payment shall be transferred and assigned to the City. In conjunction with any termination of this Agreement, the City may, at its own expense, make copies or extract information from any notes, sketches, computations, drawings, and specifications or other data, whether complete or not.

12. Termination in the Event of Default. Should Contractor fail to perform any of its obligations hereunder, within the time and in the manner provided or otherwise violate any of the terms of this Agreement, the City may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving written notice of such termination, stating the reasons - 5 -
for such termination. Contractor shall be compensated as provided immediately above, provided, however, there shall be deducted from such amount the amount of damages, if any, sustained by the City by virtue of Contractor's breach of this Agreement.

13. Conflict of Interest. Contractor acknowledges, represents and warrants that Contractor shall avoid all conflicts of interest (as defined under any federal, state or local statute, rule or regulation, or at common law) with respect to this Agreement. Contractor further acknowledges, represents and warrants that Contractor has no business relationship or arrangement of any kind with any City official or employee with respect to this Agreement. Contractor acknowledges that in the event that Contractor shall be found by any judicial or administrative body to have any conflict of interest (as defined above) with respect to this Agreement, all consideration received under this Agreement shall be forfeited and returned to City forthwith. This provision shall survive the termination of this Agreement for one (1) year.

14. Indemnity. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Contractor hereby agrees, at its sole cost and expense, to defend, protect, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, volunteers, attorneys, and agents (collectively “Indemnitees”) from and against any and all claims, including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death or damage to property, demands, charges, obligations, damages, causes of action, proceedings, suits, losses, stop payment notices, judgments, fines, liens, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses of every kind and nature whatsoever, in any manner arising out of, incident to, related to, in connection with or arising from any act, failure to act, error or omission of Contractor’s performance or work hereunder (including any of its officers, agents, employees, Subcontractors) or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in the Agreement, or its failure to comply with any current or prospective law, except for such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section 14 shall be construed to encompass Indemnitees’ active negligence to the limited extent that this Agreement is subject to Civil Code Section 2782(b). Contractor’s obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Contractor or Indemnitees. This indemnification obligation shall survive this Agreement and shall not be limited by any term of any insurance policy required under this Agreement.
a. Nonwaiver of Rights. Indemnitees do not and shall not waive any rights that they may possess against Contractor because the acceptance by City, or the deposit with City, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement.
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b. Waiver of Right of Subrogation. Contractor, on behalf of itself and all parties claiming under or through it, hereby waives all rights of subrogation and contribution against the Indemnitees.

15. Insurance. Contractor shall comply with the requirements set forth in Exhibit "D".

Insurance requirements that are waived by the City's Risk Manager do not require amendments or revisions to this Agreement.

16. Non-Liability of Officials and Employees of the City. No official or employee of the City shall be personally liable for any default or liability under this Agreement.

17. Compliance with Laws. Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, and the orders and decrees of any courts or administrative bodies or tribunals, with respect to this Agreement, including without limitation all environmental laws, and employment laws. a. Acknowledgement. Contractor acknowledges that eight (8) hours labor constitutes a legal day’s work. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by Labor Code Section 1810. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1813 concerning penalties for workers who work excess hours. Contractor shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit twenty-five dollars ($25) for each worker employed in the performance of this Agreement by the Contractor or by any subcontractor for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any one (1) calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one calendar week. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1815, work performed by employees of Contractor in excess of 8 hours per day, and 40 hours during any one week shall be permitted upon public work upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of 8 hours per day at not less than 11/2 times the basic rate of pay. For every subcontractor who will perform work on the project, Contractor shall be responsible for such subcontractor’s compliance with Labor Code Sections 1810, 1813 and 1815, and Contractor shall include in the written contract between it and each subcontractor copies of Labor Code Sections 1810, 1813 and 1815 and a requirement that each subcontractor shall comply with these aforementioned sections. Contractor shall be required to take all actions necessary to enforce such contractual provisions and ensure subcontractor’s compliance, including without limitation, conducting a periodic review of the certified payroll records of the subcontractor and upon becoming aware of the failure of the subcontractor comply with Labor Code Sections 1810, 1813 and 1815, Contractor shall diligently take corrective action to halt or rectify the failure.
b. Labor Law Requirements. Contractor shall comply with the Agreement to Comply with California Labor Law Requirements set forth in Exhibit “E”, which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. State prevailing wage determinations are available on the California Department of Industrial - 7 -
Relations (“DIR”) website located at https://www.dir.ca.gov/PublicWorks/Prevailing-Wage.html.

18. Non-Discrimination. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and codes prohibiting discrimination, including but not limited to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.

Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Contractor shall ensure that the evaluation and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment are free from such discrimination and harassment. Contractor shall include a similar non-discrimination provision in all subcontracts related to the performance of this Agreement.

19. Limitations upon Subcontracting and Assignment. Contractor acknowledges that the services which Contractor shall provide under this Agreement are unique, personal services which, except as otherwise provided herein, Contractor shall not assign or sublet to any other party without the prior written approval of City, which approval may be withheld in the City's sole and absolute discretion. In the event that the City, in writing, approves any assignment or subletting of this Agreement or the retention of subcontractors by Contractor, Contractor shall provide to the City upon request copies of each and every subcontract prior to the execution thereof by Contractor and subcontractor. Any attempt by Contractor to assign any or all of its rights under this Agreement without first obtaining the City’s prior written consent shall constitute a material default under this Agreement.

The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition, on a cumulative basis, of twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the ownership interest in Contractor or twenty-five percent (25%) or more the voting control of Contractor (whether Contractor is a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture or otherwise) shall constitute an assignment for purposes of this Agreement.

Further, the involvement of Contractor or its assets in any transaction or series of transactions (by way of merger, sale, acquisition, financing, transfer, leveraged buyout or otherwise), whether or not a formal assignment or hypothecation of this Agreement or Contractor’s assets occurs, which reduces Contractor’s assets or net worth by twenty-five percent (25%) or more shall also constitute an assignment for purposes of this Agreement.

20. Subcontractors. Contractor shall provide properly skilled professional and technical personnel to perform any approved subcontracting duties. Contractor shall not engage the services of any person or persons now employed by the - 8 -
City without the prior written approval of City, which approval may be withheld in the City's sole and absolute discretion.

21. Integration. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes any previous oral or written agreement; provided, however, that correspondence or documents exchanged between Contractor and City may be used to assist in the interpretation of the exhibits to this Agreement.

22. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a subsequent written amendment executed by both parties.

23. Conflicting Provisions. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of this Agreement and those of any exhibit or attachment hereto, this Agreement proper shall prevail. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of any two or more exhibits or attachments hereto, those prepared by the City shall prevail over those prepared by Contractor.

24. Non-Exclusivity. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the services provided by Contractor hereunder shall be non-exclusive, and City reserves the right to employ other contractors in connection with the project.

25. Exhibits. All exhibits hereto are made a part hereof and incorporated herein by reference; provided, however, that any language in Exhibit "A" which does not pertain to the project description, proposal, or scope of services (as applicable) to be provided by Contractor, or any corresponding responsibilities of City, shall be deemed extraneous to, and not a part of, this Agreement.

26. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.

27. Confidentiality. To the extent permissible under law, Contractor shall keep confidential its obligations hereunder and the information acquired during the performance of the project or services hereunder.

28. Third Parties. Nothing herein shall be interpreted as creating any rights or benefits in any third parties. For purposes hereof, transferees or assignees as permitted under this Agreement shall not be considered "third parties."

29. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Venue for any litigation or other action arising hereunder shall reside exclusively in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, Southwest Judicial District.

30. Attorneys’ Fees. In the event either party to this Agreement brings any action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action shall be - 9 -
entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees (including expert witness fees) and costs.

This provision shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

31. Claims. Any claim by Contractor against City hereunder shall be subject to Government Code §§ 810 et seq. The claims presentation provisions of said Act are hereby modified such that the presentation of all claims hereunder to the City shall be waived if not made within six (6) months after accrual of the cause of action.

32. Interpretation. Contractor acknowledges that it has had ample opportunity to seek legal advice with respect to the negotiation of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be interpreted as if drafted by both parties.

33. Warranty. In the event that any product shall be provided to the City as part of this Agreement, Contractor warrants as follows: Contractor possesses good title to the product and the right to transfer the product to City; the product shall be delivered to the City free from any security interest or other lien; the product meets all specifications contained herein; the product shall be free from material defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery; and the product shall be fit for its intended purpose(s). Notwithstanding the foregoing, consumable and maintenance items (such as light bulbs and batteries) shall be warranted for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of delivery. All repairs during the warranty period shall be promptly performed by Contractor, at Contractor's expense, including shipping.

Contractor shall not be liable under this warranty for an amount greater than the amount set forth in Exhibit "C" hereto.

34. Severance. Any provision of this Agreement that is found invalid or unenforceable shall be deemed severed and all remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

35. Authority. City warrants and represents that upon City Council approval, the Mayor of the City of Redondo Beach is duly authorized to enter into and execute this Agreement on behalf of City. The party signing on behalf of Contractor warrants and represents that he or she is duly authorized to enter into and execute this Agreement on behalf of Contractor, and shall be personally liable to City if he or she is not duly authorized to enter into and execute this Agreement on behalf of Contractor.

36. Waiver. The waiver by the City of any breach of any term or provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach.

SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON NEXT PAGE
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement in Redondo Beach, California, as of this 21st day of October, 2025.

CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS,
a chartered municipal corporation a California corporation __________________________ By: _______________________
James A. Light, Mayor Name:_______________________
Title: _______________________
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ __________________________
Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk Diane Strickfaden, Risk Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
Joy A. Ford, City Attorney
Assistant Secretary
Hugh Palmer
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EXHIBIT "A"

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND/OR SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONTRACTOR’S DUTIES
Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to replace the chiller unit at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.

Contractor shall provide:

1. Unit Verification:
a. Verify existing unit manufacturer, size, configuration, electrical requirements, footprint, working pressures.
b. Confirm with ACCO engineering the replacement chiller selection, Daikin applied Trailblazer 150 Tons Model: AGZ010F
c. New chiller will be coated to protect it from deterioration. d. UV rated chiller control and sensor cables.

2. Regulatory Requirements:
a. Provide all required plans, permits, drawings, calculations for installation to include but not limited to Seismic, Mechanical, Anchorage, etc.
b. No fee City permit fees.

3. Crane & Rigging:
a. Provide all services and labor needed.
b. Crane rig for removal of the existing and installation of the new chiller.

4. Traffic Control:
a. Not applicable.

5. Removal & Disposal:
a. Recovery of refrigerant from removed chiller.
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b. Disposal of removed chiller per industry standards.
c. Documentation available upon request.

6. Unit Concrete Pad:
a. Pad will be reused, no alterations included

7. Unit Relief piping:
a. Reconnect to existing.

8. Chilled Water Piping:
a. Drain down of the chilled water system will be required, line stop and/or line freeze not included.
b. Modifications to the chilled water piping as needed to connect from slab penetration to the new chiller connection points
c. Welded joints with grooved assist.
d. The installation of the new isolation valves
e. Chilled water piping will be insulated with 2” thick thermal insulation and covered with a metal jacket.
f. Chilled water temp and pressure gauges to be furnished and installed

9. Electrical:
a. Modifications of the existing electrical conduit and wire to connect to the new chiller reusing the existing.
b. Any conduit and wire needed to connect to the new chiller will be furnished.

10. Chilled water pumps:
a. CHW pumps to be reused.

11. Steel Canopy:
a. N/A

12. Plumbing:
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a. Includes providing adequate drain valves for the new chiller and piping.

13. Eddy current Testing (Optional):
a. Eddy current testing of the chiller tubes before start up.

14. Energy Management System:
a. To be done by others
b. New chiller will be BacNet compatible

15. Unit Start-Up:
a. Unit start will be performed by ACCO (Weekday).
b. Verify Mfg. Start-up process and documentation.
c. Installation of the new chiller to be performed during the week.

16. Final Testing:
a. To be performed by ACCO

17. Preliminary Schedule:
a. Installation, start up and testing will be performed during normal business hours

18. Documentation:
a. Close-Out package to include all permits, equipment manuals, start-up documentation, and balance.

19. Warranty:
a. Contractor will provide a five-year warranty on all parts, equipment and labor.

Notes:
- This work does not include detection, abatement, encapsulation or removal of hazardous material or asbestos or products, materials, or equipment containing asbestos.
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- All work to be done during normal working hours (M-F, 6:00 am-3:30 pm) Unless stated otherwise in the scope of work.
- Work area to be free and clear of any obstructions.

Exclusions:
- Repair or replacement to any existing system (i.e., Ductwork, pneumatic piping, controllers, relays, transformers, conduit, wiring, contractors, electric power, dampers, motor actuators, time clocks, etc.)
- General Contracting work: painting, patching, framing, and drywall enclosures - After-hours work except were mentioned in inclusions. - Duct Cleaning or pressure testing.
- All Life Safety Work. Wiring, relays, panels, smoke detectors and conduit. - All Fire life safety/Fire dampers.
- Any existing deficiencies, under capacities or missing HVAC devices in the base building mechanical system.
- Any work involving hazardous materials.

Permits, mechanical engineering and structural engineering.

Bonds. Contractor shall execute and deliver bonds for payment, performance, and maintenance in the same form as Attachments “A-1”, “A-2”, and “A-3” to the City.

The payment and performance bonds shall be in an amount equal to the total amount set forth in Exhibit “C”, excluding any contingencies or change orders, and the maintenance bond shall be in an amount equal to 10% of that amount. These bonds shall guarantee faithful performance, payment, and maintenance of all obligations under this Agreement. The cost of such bonds is included in the Project Price. The bonds provided by the Contractor shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement and shall remain in full force and effect for the bond period, as described in the applicable bond in Attachments “A-1”, “A-2”, and “A-3”. - 15 -
ATTACHMENT “A-1”
Performance Bond
Bond No.: _______________________
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that:

WHEREAS, the City of Redondo Beach, California ("City"), has awarded to ACCO Engineered Systems
6265 San Fernando Road
Glendale, CA 91201-2214
("Principal"), a contract ("Contract") for the work described as follows:

Replacement of the chiller unit at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.

WHEREAS, Principal is required under the terms of the Contract to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of the Contract.

NOW, THEREFORE, we, the undersigned Principal, and
___________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ (Name and address of Surety)
("Surety") a duly admitted surety insurer under the laws of the State of California, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City in the penal sum of three hundred three thousand one hundred dollars ($303,100.00),this amount being not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract price, in 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 the hereby bound Principal, its heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by, and will and truly keep and perform all the undertakings, terms, covenants, conditions and agreements in the Contract and any alteration thereof made as therein provided, on the Principal's part to be kept and performed, all within the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all respects according to their true intent and meaning, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officials, officers, agents, and others as therein provided, then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise, it shall be and remain in full force and effect. In case suit is brought upon this bond, Surety further agrees to pay all court costs incurred by the City in the suit and reasonable attorneys' fees in an amount fixed by the court.

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

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, two (2) identical counterparts of this instrument, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed an original hereof, have been duly executed by Principal and Surety, on the date set forth below, the name of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned representative(s) pursuant to authority of its governing body.

Date:____________________________
"Principal" "Surety"
______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ By: _____________________________ By:_______________________________ Name: __________________________ Name:_____________________________ Its: _____________________________ Its:________________________________ By: _____________________________ By:_______________________________ Name: __________________________ Name:_____________________________ Its: _____________________________ Its:________________________________ (Seal) (Seal)

CITY OF REDONDO BEACH CITY OF REDONDO BEACH

APPROVED AS TO SURETY APPROVED AS TO FORM

AND PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
By: _____________________________ By: _____________________________ Risk Manager City Attorney
Note: This bond must be executed in duplicate and dated. All signatures must be notarized, and evidence of the authority of any person signing as attorney-in-fact must be attached. - 17 -
ATTACHMENT “A-2”
Payment Bond
(Labor and Material)
Bond No.: _______________________
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that:

Replacement of the chiller unit at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.

WHEREAS, Principal is required under the terms of the Contract and the California Civil Code secure the payment of claims of laborer, mechanics, materialmen, and other persons as provided by law
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the undersigned Principal, and
__________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ (Name and address of Surety)
("Surety") a duly admitted surety insurer under the laws of the State of California, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City in the penal sum of three hundred three thousand one hundred dollars ($303,100.00), this amount being not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract price, in 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 the hereby bound Principal, its heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, or subcontractors shall fail to pay any of the persons named in Section 3181 of the California Civil Code, or any 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 from the wages of employees of the Principal and subcontractors pursuant to Section 13030 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, with respect to work or labor performed under the Contract, the Surety will pay for the same in an amount not exceeding the penal sum specified in this bond; otherwise, this obligation shall become null and void. This bond shall inure to the benefit of any of the persons named in Section 3181 of the California Civil Code so as to give a right of action to such persons or their assigns in any suit brought upon the bond.

In case suit is brought upon this bond, Surety further agrees to pay all court costs incurred by the City in the suit and reasonable attorneys' fees in an amount fixed by the court. - 18 -
FURTHER, the Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration, addition or modification to the terms of the Contract, or of the work to be performed thereunder, or the specifications for the same, shall in any way affect its obligations under this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration, addition, or modification to the terms of the Contract or to the work or to the specifications thereunder.

CITY OF REDONDO BEACH CITY OF REDONDO BEACH

APPROVED AS TO SURETY APPROVED AS TO FORM

AND PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
By: _____________________________ By: _____________________________ Risk Manager City Attorney
Note: This bond must be executed in duplicate and dated. All signatures must be notarized, and evidence of the authority of any person signing as attorney-in-fact must be attached. - 19 -
ATTACHMENT “A-3”
Maintenance Bond
Bond No.: _______________________
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that:

Replacement of the chiller unit at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.

WHEREAS, the Principal is required to furnish a bond in connection with said contract guaranteeing the maintenance thereof.

NOW, THEREFORE, we, the undersigned Contractor and Surety, are held firmly bound unto the City in the penal sum of thirty-thousand, three hundred ten dollars ($ 30,310.00), this amount being not less than ten percent (10%) of the total contract price, be paid to the City, its successors and assigns, for which payment will 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 bound Principal fails to make at its expense, in order to restore the work to full compliance with the requirements of the abovementioned contract or any modifications or amendments thereto, any and all repairs and replacements made necessary by defects in materials or poor workmanship that become evident within one (1) year after the date of final payment to the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to hold the City harmless from claims of any kind arising from damage due to said defects in materials or poor workmanship, then the Surety or sureties shall pay to the City and the City shall be entitled to retain and use the full amount of the Maintenance Bond set forth above, or any portion thereof sufficient to permit City or any contractors or subcontractors selected by the City to do the work in order to restore it to full compliance with the requirements of the contract or any modifications or amendments thereto, and sufficient to hold the City harmless from claims arising from defects in materials or poor workmanship; otherwise, the above obligations shall be void. If suit is brought to enforce the terms of this Maintenance Bond, the prevailing party shall be entitled to receive from the other party costs of suit, including reasonable attorneys' fees. - 20 -
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, two (2) identical counterparts of this instrument, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed an original hereof, have been duly executed by Principal and Surety, on the date set forth below, the name of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned representative(s) pursuant to authority of its governing body.

Date: ____________________________
"Principal" "Surety"
______________________________ _____________________________ ______________________________ _____________________________ By: ______________________________ By: ________________________________ Name: _________________________ Name:_____________________________ Its: ____________________________ Its:________________________________ By: ______________________________ By: ________________________________ Name: _________________________ Name:_____________________________ Its: ____________________________ Its:________________________________ (Seal) (Seal)

CITY OF REDONDO BEACH

APPROVED AS TO SURETY APPROVED AS TO FORM

TERM AND TIME OF COMPLETION
TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on October 21, 2025 and shall continue through October 20, 2026, (“Term”) unless otherwise terminated as herein provided.
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EXHIBIT "C"

COMPENSATION
Provided Contractor is not in default under this Agreement, Contractor shall be compensated as provided below.

A. COMPENSATION AMOUNT
Provided Contractor/Consultant is not in default under this Agreement, Contractor/Consultant shall be compensated as provided below:
- Base Fee: $332,216.56
- 10% Contingency: $33,221.65
 Total $365,438.21
B. REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES - None
C. NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT
- Base Fee: $332,216.56
- 10% Contingency: $33,221.65
Total $365,438.21
In the event that unforeseen conditions or circumstances arise in connection with the services described in Exhibit “A”, Contractor shall notify the City and submit a written estimate for any proposed additional work. Subject to prior written approval of the City Engineer, the Contractor may utilize contingency funds to perform such additional work.

Any such use of contingency funds shall not increase the total compensation payable to Contractor beyond $350,598.78.

D. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Contractor/Consultant shall a final invoice for services performed. The invoice shall indicate the dates of service, description of services performed, staff title, hourly rate, number of hours worked, task number, location of the service, description of parts or hardware, quantity, unit cost, corresponding amount, and if applicable, the cost of City preapproved subcontractors. The invoice shall also include the total amount. Invoices must be itemized, adequately detailed, based on accurate records, and if applicable, attach subcontractor invoices, reimbursable expense approvals, and expense receipts.

Invoices must be in a form reasonably satisfactory to City. Contractor/Consultant may be required to provide back-up material upon request.

E. SCHEDULE FOR PAYMENT
The City agrees to pay the Contractor/Consultant:
- 100% upon completion of work
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The City will pay the Contractor within 30 days after the services are completed to the City's reasonable satisfaction. The City may withhold up to five percent (5%) as retention and may also withhold amounts in good-faith dispute, to the maximum extent permitted by law. Retention will be released after project completion, except for disputed amounts.

F. NOTICE
Written notices to City and Contractor/Consultant shall be given by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, email, or personally served, and addressed to the following parties.

Contractor: ACCO Engineered Systems
Attention: Tommy Martinez
6265 San Fernando Road
Glendale, CA 91201-2214
Email: [email protected]
City: City of Redondo Beach
Public Works Department
531 N.Gertruda Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Attention: Rob Osborne
Email: [email protected]

All notices, including notices of address changes, provided under this Agreement are deemed received as follows: (1) on the second business day after emailing, provided that no “bounce-back” or similar message indicating non-delivery is received; (2) on the third day after mailing if sent by registered or certified mail; or (3) upon personal delivery. Changes in the respective address set forth above may be made from time to time by any party upon written notice to the other party in accordance with this section.

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EXHIBIT “D”

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS
Without limiting Contractor’s indemnification obligations under this Agreement, Contractor shall 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 the Contractor, its agents, representatives, or employees.

Minimum Scope of Insurance
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:

Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001).

Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto).

Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California.

Employer’s Liability Insurance.

Minimum Limits of Insurance
Contractor shall maintain limits no less than:

General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. The general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project.

Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

Employer’s Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.

Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. 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 officers, officials, employees and volunteers or (2) the Contractor shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to the City guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
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Other Insurance Provisions
The general liability and automobile liability policies shall contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

Additional Insured Endorsement:

General Liability: The City, its officers, elected and appointed officials, employees, and volunteers shall be covered as insureds with respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the Contractor. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Contractor’s insurance, or as a separate owner’s policy.

Automobile Liability: The City, its officers, elected and appointed officials, employees, and volunteers shall be covered as insureds with respect to liability arising out of automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by or on behalf of the Contractor.

For any claims related to this project, the Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, elected and appointed officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled by either party, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.

Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to state that the inclusion of more than one insured shall not operate to impair the rights of one insured against another insured, and the coverages afforded shall apply as though separate policies had been issued to each insured.

Each insurance policy shall be in effect prior to awarding the contract and each insurance policy or a successor policy shall be in effect for the duration of the project.

The maintenance of proper insurance coverage is a material element of the contract and failure to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City as a material breach of contract on the Contractor’s part.

Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII and which are authorized to transact insurance business in the State of California by the Department of Insurance.
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Verification of Coverage
Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements effecting coverage required by this clause. The endorsements should be on the City authorized forms provided with the contract specifications. Standard ISO forms which shall be subject to City approval and amended to conform to the City’s requirements may be acceptable in lieu of City authorized forms. All certificates and endorsements shall be received and approved by the City before the contract is awarded. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by these specifications at any time.

Subcontractors
Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.

Risk Management
Contractor acknowledges that insurance underwriting standards and practices are subject to change, and the City reserves the right to make changes to these provisions in the reasonable discretion of its Risk Manager.
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EXHIBIT "E"

AGREEMENT TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW REQUIREMENTS

1. Contractor acknowledges that the project as defined in this Agreement between Contractor and the City, to which this Agreement to Comply with California Labor Law Requirements is attached and incorporated by reference, is a “public work” as defined in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code (“Chapter 1”), and that this Agreement is subject to (a) Chapter 1, including without limitation Labor Code Section 1771 and (b) the rules and regulations established by the Director of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) implementing such statutes. Contractor shall perform all work on the project as a public work. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by all the terms, rules and regulations described in 1(a) and 1(b) as though set forth in full herein.

2. California law requires the inclusion of specific Labor Code provisions in certain contracts. The inclusion of such specific provisions below, whether or not required by California law, does not alter the meaning or scope of Section 1 above.

3. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4, Contractor shall post job site notices, as prescribed by regulation.

4. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773.2, copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to perform the Agreement are on file at City Hall and will be made available to any interested party on request. Contractor acknowledges receipt of a copy of the DIR determination of such prevailing rate of per diem wages, and Contractor shall post such rates at each job site covered by this Agreement.

5. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1774 and 1775 concerning the payment of prevailing rates of wages to workers and the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages. The Contractor shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit the maximum amount allowable by law for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing rates as determined by the DIR for the work or craft in which the worker is employed for any public work done pursuant to this Agreement by Contractor or by any subcontractor.

6. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, which requires Contractor and each subcontractor to (1) keep accurate payroll records and verify such records in writing under penalty of perjury, as specified in Section 1776, (2) certify and make such payroll records available for inspection as provided by Section 1776, and (3) inform the City of the location of the records.

7. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1777.5, 1777.6 and 1777.7 and California Administrative Code title 8, section 200 et seq. concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects.

Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with these aforementioned Sections for all apprenticeable occupations. Prior to commencing work under this Agreement, Contractor shall provide City with a copy of the information submitted to any applicable apprenticeship program. Within sixty (60) days after concluding work pursuant to this Agreement, Contractor and each of its subcontractors shall submit to the City a verified statement of the journeyman and apprentice hours performed under this Agreement. - 28 -

8. Contractor acknowledges that eight (8) hours labor constitutes a legal day’s work. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by Labor Code Section 1810.

Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1813 concerning penalties for workers who work excess hours. The Contractor shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit twenty-five dollars ($25) for each worker employed in the performance of this Agreement by the Contractor or by any subcontractor for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any one (1) calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Labor Code.

Pursuant to Labor Code section 1815, work performed by employees of Contractor in excess of 8 hours per day, and 40 hours during any one week shall be permitted upon public work upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of 8 hours per day at not less than 1 and 1/2 times the basic rate of pay.

9. California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700 provide that every employer will be required to secure the payment of compensation to its employees. In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1861, Contractor hereby certifies as follows:
“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.”

10. For every subcontractor who will perform work on the project, Contractor shall be responsible for such subcontractor’s compliance with Chapter 1 and Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700, and Contractor shall include in the written contract between it and each subcontractor a copy of those statutory provisions and a requirement that each subcontractor shall comply with those statutory provisions. Contractor shall be required to take all actions necessary to enforce such contractual provisions and ensure subcontractor’s compliance, including without limitation, conducting a periodic review of the certified payroll records of the subcontractor and upon becoming aware of the failure of the subcontractor to pay his or her workers the specified prevailing rate of wages.

Contractor shall diligently take corrective action to halt or rectify any failure.

11. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend (at Contractor’s expense with counsel acceptable to the City) the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, independent contractors, and volunteers from and against any demand or claim for damages, compensation, fines, penalties, or other amounts arising out of or incidental to any acts or omissions listed in this Exhibit “E” by any person or entity (including Contractor, its subcontractors, and each of their officials, officers, employees, and agents) in connection with any work undertaken or in connection with the Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages, attorneys’ fees, and other related costs and expenses, except for such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of the Agreement.

Redondo Beach City CouncilOctober 21, 2025

Redondo Beach City Council
October 21, 2025