CITY OF RICHMOND
STANDARD CONTRACT
Department: City Project Manager:
City Project Manager E-mail: City Project Manager Phone No:
Vendor No: Contract No:
Description of Services:
The parties to this STANDARD CONTRACT do mutually agree and promise as follows:
1. Parties. The parties to this Contract are the City of Richmond, a municipal corporation (“the City”), and the following named Contractor:
Contractor Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Contact Person:
Telephone: Email:
Business License No:
☐ A California corporation, ☐ limited liability corporation ☐ general partnership, ☐ limited partnership, ☐ individual, ☐ non-profit corporation, ☐ individual dba as [specify:] ____________________ ☐ other [specify:] _______________________________
2. Term. The effective date of this Contract is _______________________ and terminates _________________ unless terminated earlier as set forth herein.
3. Payment Limit. City’s total payments to Contractor under this Contract shall not exceed $______________ (“Contract Payment Limit”) unless a Contract Amendment has been approved by the City Council or City Manager. If this amount includes a contingency, Contractor acknowledges that any use of such contingency shall be for work beyond the original scope of services and requires prior written authorization by the City. If noted below, Compensation for work done under this Contract, shall not exceed as follows:
FY _________ total compensation shall not exceed $_________________ FY _________ total compensation shall not exceed $_________________ FY _________ total compensation shall not exceed $_________________
4. Contractor’s Obligations. Contractor agrees to perform all work at its own cost and expense, to furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials, except as otherwise specified, in accordance with the Service Plan set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
5. City Obligations. City shall make payments to the Contractor in accordance with the Payment Provisions set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
6. Authorized Representatives and Notices. This Contract is subject to the Authorized Representatives and Notices Provisions (Exhibit C), attached hereto and incorporated herein.
7. General Conditions. This Contract is subject to the General Conditions (Exhibit D), which are attached hereto and incorporated herein.
8. Special Conditions. This Contract is subject to the Special Conditions (Exhibit E) (if any), which are attached hereto and incorporated herein.
9. Insurance Provisions. This Contract is subject to the Insurance Provisions (Exhibit F), which are attached hereto and incorporated herein.
10. Sanctuary City Compliance Statement. This Contract is subject to the Sanctuary City Compliance Statement (Exhibit G), which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
11. Signatures. These signatures attest the parties' agreement hereto:
CITY OF RICHMOND,
a municipal corporation [BUSINESS NAME]
(* The Corporation Chairperson of the Board, President, or Vice President should sign below)
By: _________________________ By: ___________________________ Title: ________________________ Title: __________________________ Date Signed: _________________ Date Signed: ___________________
I hereby certify that this Contract (* The Corporation Chief Financial Officer or Assistant has been approved by City Council Treasurer, or Secretary or Assistant Secretary should or the City Manager. sign below)
By: _________________________ By: ___________________________ City Clerk Title: __________________________
Date Signed: ____________________
Approved as to form:
(NOTE: Pursuant to California Corporations Code Section By: _________________________ 313, if Contractor is a corporation or nonprofit organization, City Attorney this Contract (1) must be signed by (a) the Chairperson of the Board, President, or Vice-President and (b) the
Chief Financial Officer or Assistant Treasurer, or
Secretary or Assistant Secretary)
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:
Service Plan Exhibit A
Payment Provisions Exhibit B
Authorized Representatives and Notices Exhibit C
General Conditions Exhibit D
Special Conditions Exhibit E
Insurance Provisions Exhibit F
Sanctuary City Compliance Statement Exhibit G
Contract No: ________ For the Contract between the City of Richmond and
_____________________________
EXHIBIT A
SERVICE PLAN
Contractor shall, to the satisfaction of the Project Manager ( set forth in Exhibit B) , perform the following services and be compensated as outlined below [or attach service plan if necessary]:
4949 Nadotti Rd
Stockton, CA 95215
Tel: (877) 226-3569 | (209) 931-5253
Fax: (209) 208-1820 | Email: [email protected]
AAA Backflow Prevention, Inc
Lic# 855750
Experience and Past Performance
AAA Backflow Prevention, Inc. has been providing professional backflow inspection, testing, and repair services for nearly twenty (20) years. Our company specializes exclusively in backflow prevention and cross-connection control, enabling us to provide reliable, compliant, and efficient services for municipal and public-agency clients.
We have successfully supported multiple public agencies throughout California, including:
• City of Visalia – Annual testing, compliance documentation, and repairs • Toyon Park Water – Comprehensive testing and device maintenance • Amador County – Backflow testing, emergency repair response, and reporting • City of Palo Alto – Certified testing, repairs, and regulatory compliance support Comparable Contracts & References
1. City of Visalia
Contact: Zach Huff
Email: [email protected]
Term: Yearly since 2018
Summary: Annual backflow testing, repairs, and reporting services.
2. Toyon Park Water System
Contact: Richard Churchill
Phone: 209-763-2972
Term: Yearly since 2013
Summary: Full-service testing, certification, and regulatory reporting.
3. Amador County
Contact: Darren Robinson
Phone: 209-223-6370
Term: Yearly since 2023
Summary: Municipal backflow inspection program, emergency response, and documentation.
Project Approach and Understanding of Scope
AAA Backflow Prevention, Inc. uses a standardized and compliant process to ensure accurate testing, timely repairs, and strict adherence to regulatory requirements. Our staff is fully trained and experienced in EBMUD standards, Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations, and City-specific reporting protocols.
Annual Testing & Certification
4949 Nadotti Rd
Stockton, CA 95215
Tel: (877) 226-3569 | (209) 931-5253
Fax: (209) 208-1820 | Email: [email protected]
AAA Backflow Prevention, Inc
Lic# 855750
• Devices are scheduled proactively to ensure compliance before deadlines. • Certified AWWA testers perform testing using calibrated equipment. • Any failed assemblies are documented immediately, and a repair recommendation is issued the same day.
• After repairs, devices are retested and certified to ensure compliance.
Repairs
• Repairs are performed by trained technicians using manufacturer-approved components. • Priority scheduling for failed assemblies ensures minimal impact to the customer or City. • Re-testing occurs immediately after repairs to close out the compliance requirement.
Reporting & Documentation
EBMUD Reporting
EBMUD requires all test forms to be mailed physically.
Our administrative staff:
• Completes and verifies all EBMUD test forms
• Prepares and mails them directly to EBMUD within the required timeframe • Digitizes and archives every mailed form for permanent records Other Municipal Reporting
• We submit reports via City portals, email, direct upload, or mail—depending on each agency’s requirements.
• Our office ensures correct submittal formats for each jurisdiction.
Internal Recordkeeping
• All test results are entered into Syncta, providing accuracy, audit trails, and long-term retention. • All field-submitted reports are digitized and stored for future reference. • Records can be retrieved and re-issued upon request at any time.
Emergency Response
• Dedicated on-call personnel are available for emergency needs. • Our team guarantees response within 24 hours for urgent requests. • Communication is provided immediately to City staff regarding failed devices, shutdowns, or emergency repair needs.
4949 Nadotti Rd
Stockton, CA 95215
Tel: (877) 226-3569 | (209) 931-5253
Fax: (209) 208-1820 | Email: [email protected]
AAA Backflow Prevention, Inc
Lic# 855750
Capacity and Responsiveness
AAA Backflow Prevention, Inc. is fully staffed and equipped to meet the City’s ongoing testing, repair, reporting, and emergency response needs.
Staffing & Key Personnel
Jordan Lee – Owner / Lead Certified Tester (AWWA Certified) • Oversees field operations, testing quality control, and regulatory compliance • 20 years of hands-on experience in backflow testing and repair • Primary point of contact for emergency response and technical matters Certified Testers (2 Additional AWWA-Certified Technicians) • Perform annual testing, repairs, and troubleshooting
• Maintain consistent service availability for City accounts Connie Castro-Garcia – Administrative Support / Reporting Coordinator • Manages scheduling, Syncta data entry, physical mailing of EBMUD forms, and documentation • Ensures accuracy, completeness, and timely submittal of all reports • Serves as administrative point of contact for City staff Equipment & Resources
• 5 calibrated AWWA-approved test kits
• 3 fully equipped service vehicles stocked with repair parts and tools • Syncta cloud-based reporting system for accuracy and compliance • Permanent digital archiving of all testing records
Organizational Structure
• Owner / Lead Tester: Jordan Lee
• Certified Testers: 2
• Administrative Support: Connie Castro-Garcia
Responsiveness
• Emergency response within 24 hours
• Flexible scheduling and strong field availability
• Real-time digital reporting and organized record management • Ensured continuity of services through dedicated staff and redundancy in test kits and vehicles
4949 Nadotti Rd
Stockton, CA 95215
Tel: (877) 226-3569 | (209) 931-5253
Fax: (209) 208-1820 | Email: [email protected]
AAA Backflow Prevention, Inc
Lic# 855750
Cost Proposal – Bid Schedule
Bid
Item
Description Unit Estimated
Quantity
Cost
1 Annual testing and certification of
backflow devices (all sizes)
Each 120 $11,400 ($95 each)
2 Retest after repair Each 25 $1,875 ($75 each)
3 Repair of backflow device (3/4” – 2”) Hour 60 $6,000 ($100/hr) 4 Repair of backflow device (2 ½” – 4”) Hour 40 $4,000 ($100/hr) 5 Repair of backflow device (over 4”) Hour 20 $2,500 ($125/hr) 6 Replacement or installation of new
backflow assembly (labor only)
Each 10 $20,000 ($2000
each)
7 Emergency after-hours service call Hour 10 $1,500 ($150/hr) 8 Administrative report and
documentation submission to EBMUD
Each 120 $4,200 ($35 each)
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CANCELLATION
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
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OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?
WORKERS COMPENSATIONAND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
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COVERAGES
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PRODUCER
ADDRESS:
E-MAIL
FAX
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CONTACT
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NAIC #
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3435 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Ste 300
Kosich Insurance Agency, Inc.
Cert ID 19775
450 Civic Center Plaza
Omaha National Insurance Compa 16219
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11/20/2025
4949 E. Nadotti Road
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Kenneth R Kosich
Lafayette CA 94549
Richmond CA 94804
Stockton CA 95215
(925) 284-3911
(209) 931-5253
(925) 284-3919
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2,000,000
City of Richmond
The City of Richmond, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are included as additional insured for General Liability as required by written contract per the attached endorsement form, CG2038 1219, coverage is primary & non-contributory per the attached endorsement form, CG2001 1219, waiver of subrogation applies per attached endorsement form, CG2453 1219, commercial completed operations wording provided by attached endorsement form, CG2039 1219, and for Auto Liability per attached endorsement form, HA9916 1221 including waiver of subrogation. Waiver of subrogation applies for Workers' Compensation per attached endorsement form, WCON04WSA 0119.
AAA Backflow Prevention, Inc.
POST IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE
- NON TRANSFERABLE -
4949 Nadotti Road
Stockton
CA
95215
Expires:
12-31-2025
Business tax is due yearly regardless if renewal notice is received. You are required by City Ordinance RMC
7.04 to have a valid Business Tax Certificate if
your business is located in the City of Richmond, or if you perform work within the City.
Summary of Fees Paid
G Business & Personal Services
$5.40
Credit
SB1186
$4.00
Credit
New Business Application
$35.00
Credit
Receipt for Current License Fees
Receipt No:
iMS1130641
Payment Date:
11/20/2025
Paid by:
Jordan Lee
Total Paid
$44.40
Business Type:
Class G
Type of Business:
Backflow testing and repair
License
40068985
City of Richmond
• 450
CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
•
RICHMOND, CA 94804
• (510) 620-6742
BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATE
2025
Prepared in accordance to the Administrative Policy and Procedures manual POLICY NUMBER: AP 516
DETACH YOUR BUSINESS LICENSE TAX CERTIFICATE FROM ABOVE AND POST IN PUBLIC VIEW License
40068985
Effective Date
11/20/202
5 To
12/31/2025
Owner(s)
Jordan lee
4949 Nadotti Rd
Stockton
,
CA
95210
,
This is not a Bill
For Information contact the City of Richmond Business Tax Office 450
CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
•
RICHMOND, CA
94804
• (
510
)
620-6742
www.ci.richmond.ca.us/bl
IT-10-11
AP-08-99
Jordan Lee
4949 Nadotti Rd
Stockton
,
CA
95210
Business Mailing Address / Account:
40068985
AAA Backflow Prevention Inc
11/3/2025 EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
CERTIFIED BACKFLOW TESTERS LIST
CITY BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS CONTACT NAME BUS PHONE EMAIL CERT EXPIRE DT KIT EXPIRE DT ALAMEDA Beasley Plumbing P O Box 277 94501 Dennis Beasley 510-385-6568 FEB-28-2027 OCT-28-2026 ALAMEDA Bustos Plumbing 1450 Viking St 94501 Eric Bustos 510-714-2027 [email protected] MAY-31-2027 JUL-21-2026 ANTIOCH Paul Ibarra Plumbing 4301 Palomar Dr. 94531 Paul Ibarra 925-354-6556 MAY-12-2026 JAN-20-2026 ANTIOCH Pennington Plumbing LLC 3008 Camby Rd. 94509 Matthew Pennington 925-382-9657 [email protected] JUN-04-2027 FEB-27-2026 BAY POINT Blue Wrench Plumbing 461 Jill Ave 94565 Nico Malherbe 925-222-5941 [email protected] JUN-30-2028 JAN-27-2026 BERKELEY Bay Area Backfflow Svc. P O Box 40434 94704 Frank Phillips 925-625-9456 [email protected] AUG-31-2026 MAY-14-2 026 BERKELEY L J Kruse Company 920 Pardee Street 94710 Miguel Ferrusquia 510-644-0260 APR-30-2027 FEB-10-2026 BRENTWOOD Thorpe Design Inc 410 Beatrice Court, Ste A 94513 Jacob Castillo 925-848-6432 NOV-30-2025 MAY-16-2026 CASTRO VALLEY Frank Bonetti Plbg., Inc 20878 Rutledge Road 94546 Cameron Derosier 510-582-0934 AUG-31-2026 MAR-12-2026 CASTRO VALLEY Pacheco Landscape Mgmt. 20146 Butterfield Dr. 94546 Karl Pacheco 510-760-1808 DEC-31-2027 NOV-05-2025 CASTRO VALLEY Proper Plumbing Services 21617 Gail Dr. 94546 Jason Buckley 415-837-8727 NOV-23-2027 SEP-15-2026 CONCORD Guerra Bros Plumbing 5016 Forni Drive, Suite D 94520 Vincent Quilantang 925-288-0409 JAN-31-2028 JUN-30-2026 CONCORD Lescure Company 2301 Arnold Industrial, #C 94520 Phillip Doolittle 925-283-2528 SEP-30-2027 SEP-25-2026 CONCORD Matrix 115 Mason Circle, Suite B 94520 Jeremy Watkins 925-459-9200 DEC-30-2026 SEP-26-2026 CONCORD Philco Building Maint 1062 Shary Circle 94518 Anthony Palacio 925-363-7755 APR-30-2028 JAN-03-2026 CONCORD Preferred Plumbing & Drain 5600 Imhoff Drive 94520 Paul Fenczik 925-676-2143 MAY-31-2027 DEC-18-2025 DANVILLE Flo Right Backflow LLC 570 Sycamore Circle 94526 Henry Park 925-719-4577 [email protected] MAY-31-2027 JUL-17-2026 DANVILLE See CONTACT NAME >> 3494 Camino Tassajara 1105 94506 Sergio Villegas 831-578-1549 JAN-31-2026 JAN-23-2026 EL CERRITO Olivero Plumbing Co., Inc. 11360 San Pablo Avenue 94530 Kyle Blakeman 510-529-2762 FEB-28-2026 DEC-06-2025 FREMONT Bay Area Backflow Inc. 39210 Argonaut Way #309 94538 Mario Baltazar 510-742-2272 MAR-31-2028 OCT-14-2026 GILROY Aliance Backflow Services 10266 Duke Dr. 95020 Chris Dufur 408-510-3119 OCT-31-2027 OCT-03-2026 GILROY Salcido"s Backflow Service P O Box 2308 95021 Miguel Salcido 408-561-3135 AUG-31-2026 MAY-27-2026 HAYWARD Chris' Plumbing Inc. 1336 W Winton Ave 94545 Max Nemkovich 415-368-3559 [email protected] JUN-30-2027 JUN-27-2026 HAYWARD Got Backflow? 27254 Dunbar Pl 94544 Michael Williams 510-468-3289 [email protected] MAR-31-2028 DEC-06-2025 HAYWARD Sancho's Backflow 30569 Vanderbilt Street 94544 Andrew Towles 510-427-9820 [email protected] DEC-31-2027 JUN-10-2026 HERCULES City Mechanical Inc. 724 Alfred Nobel Dr. 94547 Che Han 510-724-9088 [email protected] NOV-23-2027 APR-14-2026 LAFAYETTE Backflow Testing & Repair P O Box 155 94549 Victor Zorzynski 925-639-1665 [email protected] JUN-30-2027 FEB-10-2026 LAFAYETTE R & H Backflow LLC (ISSCO) P.O. Box 155 94549 Aaron Smith 925-284-1511 [email protected] FEB-28-2026 JAN-04-2026 LIVERMORE Epic Irrigation Services 1068 Peppertree Pl. 94550 Eric Santos 925-505-1234 MAY-31-2028 JAN-15-2026 LODI Stead Backflow 2715 W. Kettleman Lane 95242 William Haynes 209-351-0534 AUG-31-2027 SEP-05-2026 MARTINEZ Landscape Care, Inc 4026 Pacheco Blvd. 94553 Dennis LaRue* 925-372-7973 NOV-14-2026 SEP-18-2026 MARTINEZ The Landscape Company P O Box 1492 94553 Frank McGuire 925-228-6800 JUL-31-2026 JAN-27-2026 NEWARK AWHS, Inc. 35325 Fircrest Street #B 94560 Joseph Jette 510-490-4411 OCT-31-2026 SEP-18-2026 NEWARK Above All Plumbing 7730 Enterprise Dr. Ste 7 94560 Rick Brown 510-475-6040 DEC-31-2026 JUL-17-2026 NOVATO Cagwin & Dorward P O Box 1600 94948 Paul Schultz 1-800-891-7710 NOV-30-2026 MAY-23-2026 OAKLAND A & J Construction 2627 13th Avenue 94606 Guan Yu 510-882-8089 OCT-07-2028 JUN-17-2026 OAKLAND ACE Backflow P O Box 31102 94604 Adam Eddy 510-808-5760 [email protected] NOV-30-2026 MAR-07-2026 OAKLAND B & B Plbg & Installations 3629 San Leandro Street 94601 Bob Becker 510-368-5701 JUN-30-2026 MAR-13-2026 OAKLAND CBRE 747 52nd St. 94609 Thomas Hardy 510-561-9322 [email protected] FEB-23-2027 APR-14-2026 OAKLAND City Certified Backflow 4096 Piedmont Ave #186 94610 Jesse Cuevas 1-800-684-8346 MAR-21-2026 JUL-30-2026 OAKLAND The Backflow Pro, Inc. 360 Grand Avenue #153 94610 Tom Majic 1-800-511-2210 [email protected] SEP-30-2027 SEP-24-2026 OAKLAND Yes Construction Group Inc 2929 School Street #E 94602 Richard Yu 510-965-8690 MAY-15-2027 JUN-17-2026 OAKLAND See CONTACT NAME >> 315 Clay St. 94607 James Wong 415-283-5734 JUL-21-2028 JUL-21-2026 OAKLEY Friendly Fire Systems 629 Allagash Court 94561 Mike Faria 888-345-8889 APR-30-2026 JUL-09-2026 PINOLE See CONTACT NAME >> 330 Summit Drive 94564 Michael Harteau 510-326-4030 OCT-31-2026 JAN-29-2026 PITTSBURG Integral Fire Protection 123 Robinson Ave. 94565 Arpad Sipos 925-206-9508 [email protected] NOV-30-2026 JU N-18-2026 PLEASANTON Backflow Team, LLC P O Box 1240 94566 Dave Sherin 888-230-2747 [email protected] APR-30-2026 DEC-02-2025 PLEASANTON West Coast Backflow P O Box 5595 94566 J Boles 1-800-925-5846 MAY-31-2026 MAY-31-2026 ** This list is provided as a courtesy by EBMUD.
These businesses have been certified by EBMUD to perform backflow device testing, but are not under contract nor employed by EBMUD. 11/3/2025 EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
CERTIFIED BACKFLOW TESTERS LIST
CITY BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS CONTACT NAME BUS PHONE EMAIL CERT EXPIRE DT KIT EXPIRE DT RICHMOND Juniors Backflow Testing P O Box 5145 94805 Javier Mejia 510-672-2308 DEC-31-2025 SEP-03-2026 ROHNERT PARK BG Backflow Services PO Box 2102 94927 Bryan Guntle 707-696-7010 MAR-31-2028 JAN-17-2026 SALIDA See CONTACT NAME >> 5404 Amberfield Way 94526 Mayolo Cruz 925-838-2551 APR-30-2027 APR-24-2026 SAN FRANCISCO $125 Backflow Testing 2912 Diamond St., #342 94131 Mark Delzer 415-712-4782 FEB-28-2026 JAN-03-2026 SAN FRANCISCO ACME Bay Area Backflow 2912 Diamond St. Ste 342 94131 Johathan Maldonado 925-484-8477 MAY-31-2028 JUL-07-2026 SAN FRANCISCO The Backflow Guy Inc 3145 Geary Blvd. #404 94118 Peter Weiss 877-384-3489 OCT-31-2028 JAN-22-2026 SAN JOSE Century Commercial Serv 2145 Randolph Dr #6 95128 Patrick Gallaher 916-224-1648 SEP-30-2026 AUG-09-2026 SAN JOSE Flow City Plumbing 1185 Campbell Ave Ste L8 95126 Yuseff Nesme 408-283-0600 flowcityplumbing.com AUG-31-2026 FEB-26-2026 SAN JOSE Silcon Valley Mechanical 2115 Ringwood Ave. 95131 Richard Lerch 408-943-0380 [email protected] DEC-31-2027 JAN-31-20 26 SAN JOSE Therma 1601 Las Plumas Avenue 95133 Kristopher Croom 408-347-3500 AUG-31-2028 AUG-07-2026 SAN JOSE United Mechanical 2185 Oakland Rd. 95131 Russell Brugioni 408-892-1547 MAY-31-2028 DEC-30-2025 SAN LEANDRO 4th of July Backflow, LLC 296 Macarthur Blvd #A 5002 94577 Alondra Haro 831-578-1549 MAY-31-2027 JAN-23-2026 SAN LEANDRO ACCO Engineered Sys 1133 Aladdin Ave 94577 Johsua Edwards 1-800-598-2226 OCT-31-2027 FEB-07-2026 SAN LEANDRO Al's Backflow Service 3885 Anza Way 94578 Jian Sheng Ye 510-910-1541 DEC-03-2025 DEC-05-2025 SAN LEANDRO Alameda Backflow Testing 2103 E 14th Street Unit 21 94577 James Ness 510-541-2270 DEC-31-2025 JAN-22-2026 SAN LEANDRO Carrier Commercial Svcs 600 McCormick St., Ste B 94577 Carlos Zamudio 510-347-2000 DEC-31-2027 JAN-29-2026 SAN LEANDRO Dimond Plbg & Heating Co. 699 Lewelling Blvd. #146 94579 Michael Patrick 510-530-1144 MAR-31-2026 SEP-26-2026 SAN LEANDRO Pro Rooter and Plumbing 438 San Leandro Blvd. 94577 Hector Coronado 510-670-1115 JAN-31-2027 DEC-05-2025 SAN LORENZO T G's Backflow Service 17020 Via Media 94580 Sherry Crommie 925-783-9864 NOV-30-2025 JAN-23-2026 SAN MATEO Evergreen Landscapes P.O. Box 25208 94402 Juan Rivera 510-326-7746 FEB-29-2028 JUL-15-2026 SAN PABLO Animo Water 1842 23rd St. 94806 Ed So 626-497-2134 MAR-30-2027 FEB-21-2026 SAN RAFAEL ABC Testing, Inc 42 Terra Linda Dr. 94903 David Ammons 415-712-4863 AUG-31-2027 AUG-20-2026 SAN RAMON Agile Backflow Solutions 94583 Shane Sablan 510-432-6788 [email protected] JUN-30-2027 MAR-20-2026 SAN RAMON American Backflow 2985 Cheyenne Avenue 94583 Farman Robinson, III 925-828-5972 JAN-31-2026 MAR-18-2026 SAN RAMON Cohran's Backflow Testing 9678 Alcosta Blvd 94583 Philip Cohran 925-719-3065 DEC-03-2025 DEC-11-2025 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Pribuss Engineering 523 Mayfair Ave 94080 Edgard Orozco 650-588-0447 NOV-30-2025 JAN-02-2026 STOCKTON AAA Backflow Prev Services 4949 East Nadotti Road 95215 Jordan Lee 209-931-5253 JUL-31-2027 JAN-10-2026 SUNNYVALE Backflow Prev Specialists 1131 Elko Drive 94089 Benjamin Bennett 1-800-464-3569 APR-30-2026 SEP-29-2026 UNION CITY Qualified Plumbers Service P.O. Box 968 94587 Ovidio Valencia 510-471-2373 JUN-30-2027 DEC-30-2025 VACAVILLE John's Backflw Tech & Serv 179 North Park Drive 95688 John Barber 707-205-9397 SEP-30-2027 JUN-13-2026 VALLEJO GD3 Plumbing Solutions P.O. Box 5096 94591 Grant Davis 415-525-9576 JAN-31-2026 JAN-22-2026 WALNUT CREEK McCartney's Backflow Test 2872 Ygnacio Vally Rd #140 94598 John McCartney 925-565-8224 [email protected] SEP-3 0-2028 JUL-15-2026 WALNUT CREEK Red's Backflow Prev Svcs 680 Persimmon Road 94598 Scott Nelson 925-997-8362 APR-30-2026 MAR-21-2026 WOODLAND Halls Plumbing 346 Main St. 95776 Jason White 530-379-3970 [email protected] MAR-31-2026 FEB-10-2026 ** This list is provided as a courtesy by EBMUD.
These businesses have been certified by EBMUD to perform backflow device testing, but are not under contract nor employed by EBMUD.
Sabre Backflow LLC
3186 Contra Loma Blvd #111
Antioch, CA 94509
Phone (925) 698-5169
[email protected]
INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE
Manufacturer: Mid-West Instrument
Model: 845-5 Test Kit 845-3 Test Kit 845-5 NP Test Kit 835 Test Kit 830 Test Kit ____________
Serial Number: # 04151440
This gauge is calibrated to an accuracy of ± 0.2 PSID descending using a range of 0-15 psid.
This gauge was found to have performed as stated below. This calibration does not guarantee the accuracy of the gauge at any time subsequent to or prior to this calibration.
Reference Pressure as found as left
12.0 12.4 12.1
8.0 8.2 8.0
5.0 5.2 5.0
2.0 2.2 2.0
1.0 1.2 1.0
0 0 0
All Tests used in this calibration of this instrument conform to ASME B40.100 and are traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology. Procedures utilized were in accordance with USC FCCCHR Manual of Cross-Connection Control10th Ed Appendix A and Manufacturer’s requirements.
Calibration Report For: AAA Backflow Prevention Inc
Calibration Technician : __________________
Dennis Celoni
Sabre Backflow, LLC
Authorized Mid-West Repair Facility
Date: January 10, 2025 Due Date: January 10, 2026 X
Contract No: ________ For the Contract between the City of Richmond and
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT PROVISIONS
1. COMPENSATION TO CONTRACTOR:
a. Provided Contractor is not in default under this Contract, Contractor shall be compensated in the manner set forth herein.
b. All payments made pursuant to this Contract shall be subject to the Contract Payment Limit. The Payment Limit includes expenses (phones, photocopying, meals and travel, etc.). Invoices shall be adequately detailed, based on accurate records, and be in a form reasonably satisfactory to the City. Contractor may be required to provide back-up material upon request.
c. All City vendors receiving new contracts shall sign up to receive electronic payments through the City’s Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) payments service/provider.
2. SUBMISSION OF INVOICES:
Contractor shall submit timely invoices by email to
[email protected] and/or to the following address:
Attention: City of Richmond Finance/Account Payable
Project Manager: _______________________
P.O. Box 4046
Richmond, CA 94804
3. All invoices that are submitted by Contractor shall be subject to the approval of the City Project Manager, _______________________, before payments shall be authorized.
a. The City will pay invoice(s) within 45 days after completion of services to the City’s satisfaction. The City shall not pay late fees or interest.
b. All appropriate permits, certificates, and licenses, including a City business license shall be obtained and maintained for the duration of this Contract before any payment is authorized.
4. All insurance coverage required by this Contract shall be provided by the Contractor before this Contract is executed by the City. The insurance coverage required by this Contract shall be maintained by Contractor for the duration of this Contract and must be in place before any payment is authorized.
Contract No: ________ For the Contract between the City of Richmond and
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EXHIBIT C
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES AND NOTICES
1. All required written notices shall be delivered: (i) by hand; or (ii) sent by registered, express, or certified mail, with return receipt requested or with delivery confirmation requested from the U.S. postal service; or (iii) sent by overnight or same day courier service at the party’s respective address listed in this Section.
2. Each notice shall be deemed to have been received on the earlier to occur of:
actual delivery or the date on which delivery is refused; or three (3) days after notice is deposited in the U.S. mail or with a courier service in the manner described above (Sundays and City holidays excepted).
3. Either party may, at any time, change its notice address (other than to a post office box address) by giving the other party three (3) days prior written notice of the new address.
4. All notices, demands, requests, or approvals from Contractor to the City shall be addressed to the City at:
City of Richmond
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
Email: ________________________________________________
5. All notices, demands, requests, or approvals from the City to Contractor shall be addressed to Contractor at:
Attn:
Email: ________________________________________________ Contract No: ________ For the Contract between the City of Richmond and
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EXHIBIT D
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. INDEPENDENT PARTIES:
Contractor hereby declares that Contractor is engaged as an independent business and Contractor agrees to perform the services as an independent contractor.
The manner and means of conducting the services and tasks are under the control of Contractor except to the extent they are limited by statute, rule or regulation and the express terms of this Contract. No civil service status or other right of employment will be acquired by virtue of Contractor’s services. None of the benefits provided by the City to its employees, including but not limited to unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation plans, vacation and sick leave, are available from the City to Contractor, its employees or agents. Deductions shall not be made for any state or federal taxes, FICA payments, PERS payments, or other purposes normally associated with an employer-employee relationship from any compensation due to Contractor. Payments of the above items, if required, are the responsibility of Contractor.
2. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE:
Contractor and the City agree that time is of the essence regarding the performance of this Contract.
3. STANDARD OF CARE:
Contractor agrees to perform all services hereunder in a manner commensurate with the prevailing standards of like professionals or service Contractors, as applicable, in the San Francisco Bay Area and agrees that all services shall be performed by qualified and experienced personnel who are not employed by the City.
4. IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT (IRCA):
Contractor assumes all responsibility for verifying the identity and employment authorization of all of its employees performing work hereunder, pursuant to all applicable IRCA or other federal, or state rules and regulations. Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from and against any loss, damage, liability, costs or expenses arising from any noncompliance of this provision by Contractor.
5. NON-DISCRIMINATION:
Consistent with the City’s policy and state and federal law that harassment and discrimination are unacceptable conduct, Contractor and its employees, contractors, and agents shall not harass or discriminate against any job applicant, City employee, or any other person on the basis of any kind of any statutorily (federal, state or local) protected class, including but not limited to: race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, Contract No: ________ For the Contract between the City of Richmond and
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disability (both mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (e.g. cancer), genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, political affiliation, military and veteran status or legitimate union activities. Contractor agrees that any violation of this provision shall constitute a material breach of this Contract.
6. CITY PROPERTY:
a. Each and every report, draft, work product, map, record, applicable plans, drawings, calculation, data, specification, video, graphic, or any other material or document produced, prepared or caused to be prepared by Contractor pursuant to or in connection with this Contract shall be the exclusive property of the City.
b. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor shall not be obligated to provide to City proprietary software or data which Contractor has developed or had developed for Contractor's own use; provided, however, that Contractor shall, pursuant to Section 11 below, indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless from and against any discovery or Public Records Act request seeking the disclosure of such proprietary software or data.
c. No report, information or other data given to or prepared or assembled by Contractor pursuant to this Contract shall be made available to any individual or organization by Contractor without prior approval of the City Manager or their designee.
d. Contractor shall, at such time and in such form as City Manager or their designee may require, furnish reports concerning the status of services and tasks required under this Contract.
7. RECORDS:
a. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the services, tasks, work, documents and data in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of Contractor’s performance under the Contract, as well as maintain books and records related to sales, costs, expenses, receipts and other such information required by the City that relate to the performance of the services and tasks under this Contract (collectively the “Records”).
b. All Records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. Contractor shall provide free access to the Records to the representatives of the City or its designees during regular business hours upon reasonable prior notice. The City has the right to examine and audit the Records, and to make copies or transcripts therefrom as necessary, and to allow inspection of all proceedings and activities related to this Contract. Such Records, together with supporting documents, shall be kept separate from other documents and records and shall be maintained by Contractor for a period of five (5) years after receipt of final payment.
Contract No: ________ For the Contract between the City of Richmond and
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c. If supplemental examination or audit of the Records is necessary due to concerns raised by the City’s preliminary examination or audit of records, and the City’s supplemental examination or audit of the records discloses a failure to adhere to appropriate internal financial controls, or other breach of this Contract or failure to act in good faith, then Contractor shall reimburse the City for all reasonable costs and expenses associated with the supplemental examination or audit.
8. PERMITS AND LICENSES:
Contractor, at its sole expense, shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Contract, all appropriate permits, certificates and licenses, including a City business license, required in connection with the performance of the services and tasks hereunder.
The failure to obtain such permits and licenses shall be a material breach of this Contract and grounds for immediate termination by City; provided, however, that City may waive the business license requirement in writing under unusual or extraordinary circumstances without necessitating any modification of this Contract to reflect such waiver.
9. TERMINATION:
a. Termination Without Default. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the City may, in its sole and absolute discretion and without cause, terminate this Contract at any time prior to completion by Contractor of the project or services hereunder immediately upon transmission of written notice to Contractor as provided in Exhibit C “Authorized Representatives and Notices”.
b. 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 Contract, City may immediately terminate this Contract by giving written notice of such termination, stating the reasons for such termination. Contractor shall be compensated as provided in Exhibit B; provided, however, there shall be deducted from such amount the amount of damage, including attorney's fees, expert witness fees and costs, if any, sustained by City by virtue of Contractor's breach of this Contract. Additionally, in the event of such termination, the City may proceed with the work in any reasonable manner it chooses.
10. 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 Contract. Contractor further acknowledges, represents and warrants that no City official or employee has any economic interest, as defined in Title 2, California Code of Regulations §§ 18703.1 through 18703.5, with Contractor that would invalidate this Contract. 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 Contract, all consideration received under Contract No: ________ For the Contract between the City of Richmond and
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this Contract shall be forfeited and returned to City forthwith. This provision shall survive the termination of this Contract for one (1) year.
11. HOLD HARMLESS:
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend (with counsel acceptable to the City) and hold harmless the City, its City Council, boards, commissions, officials, employees, agents and volunteers (“Indemnitees”) from and against any and all loss, damages, liability, obligations, claims, suits, judgments, costs and expenses whatsoever, including attorney’s fees and costs of litigation (“Claims”), arising from or in any manner connected to Contractor’s performance of its obligations under this Contract or failure to comply with any of its obligations under this Contract or out of the operations conducted by Contractor even if the City is found to have been negligent. If the Claims filed against Indemnitees allege negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct on the part of Contractor, Contractor shall have no right of reimbursement against Indemnitees for the costs of defense even if negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct is not found on the part of Contractor. Contractor shall not have any obligations to indemnify Indemnitees if the loss or damage is found to have resulted solely from the negligence or the willful misconduct of the City. The defense and indemnification obligations of this Contract are undertaken in addition to, and shall not in any way be limited by, the insurance obligations contained in this Contract.
b. This indemnification obligation shall survive this Contract and shall not be limited by any term of any insurance policy required under this Contract; provided however, that if this Contract is for design professional services, this indemnity provision is limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the design professional (as defined in California Civil Code section 2782.8).
12. LIMITATIONS UPON SUBCONTRACTING AND ASSIGNMENT:
a. This Contract binds the heirs, successors, assigns and representatives of Contractor. The Contractor shall not enter into subcontracts for any work contemplated under this Contract and shall not assign this Contract, nor any portion hereof or monies due or to become due, without the prior written consent of the City Council or its designee.
b. Contractor shall not assign, sublease, hypothecate, or transfer this Contract, or any interest therein, directly or indirectly, by operation of law or otherwise, without prior written consent of the City Manager. Contractor shall submit a written request for consent to transfer to the City Manager at least thirty (30) days in advance of the desired transfer.
The City Manager or their designee may consent or reject such request in their sole and absolute discretion. Any attempt to do so without said consent shall be null and void, and any assignee, sublessee, hypothecate or transferee shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer. However, claims for Contract No: ________ For the Contract between the City of Richmond and
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money against the City under this Contract may be assigned by Contractor to a bank, trust company or other financial institution without prior written consent.
c. The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Contractor (if applicable), or of the interest of any general partner or joint venturer or syndicate member if Contractor is a partnership or joint- venture or syndicate, which shall result in a change of control of Contractor, shall be deemed an assignment. For this purpose, control shall mean fifty percent or more of the voting power or twenty-five percent or more of the assets of the corporation, partnership or joint-venture.
d. Only those persons and/or businesses whose names and resumés are attached to this Contract shall be used in the performance of this Contract. However, if after the start of this Contract, Contractor wishes to use sub-contractors, at no additional costs to the City, then Contractor shall submit a written request for consent to add sub- contractors including the names of the sub-contractors and the reasons for the request to the City Manager at least five (5) days in advance. The City Manager may consent or reject such requests in their sole and absolute discretion.
e. Each sub-contractor shall be required to furnish proof of workers’ compensation insurance and shall also be required to carry general, automobile and professional liability insurance (as applicable) in reasonable conformity to the insurance carried by Contractor.
f. In addition, any tasks or services performed by sub-contractors shall be subject to each provision of this Contract. Contractor shall include the following language in their Contract with any sub-contractor: “Sub-Contractors hired by Contractor agree to be bound to Contractor and the City in the same manner and to the same extent as Contractor is bound to the City.”
g. The requirements in this Section 12 shall not apply to persons who are merely providing materials, supplies, data or information that Contractor then analyzes and incorporates into its work product.
13. SAFETY:
a. Contractor acknowledges that the City is committed to the highest standards of workplace safety. Contractor will be solely and completely responsible for conditions of all vehicles owned or operated by Contractor, including the safety of all persons and property during performance of the services and tasks under this Contract.
Contractor shall assume sole and complete responsibility for the safety of Contractor's employees and any of subcontractor's employees This requirement will apply continuously and not be limited to normal working hours. In addition, Contractor will comply with all safety provisions in conformance with U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Act, any equivalent state law, and all other applicable Contract No: ________ For the Contract between the City of Richmond and
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federal, state, county and local laws, ordinances, codes, and any regulations that may be detailed in other parts of the Contract. Where any of these are in conflict, the more stringent requirements will be followed. Contractor’s failure to thoroughly familiarize itself with the aforementioned safety provisions will not relieve it from compliance with the obligations and penalties set forth herein.
b. Contractor will immediately notify the City (in no event less than 24 hours) of any incident of death, serious personal injury or substantial property damage that occurs in connection with the performance of this Contract. Contractor will promptly submit to the City a written report of all incidents that occur in connection with this Contract. This report must include the following information: (i) name and address of injured or deceased person(s); (ii) name and address of Contractor’s employee(s) involved in the incident; (iii) name and address of Contractor’s liability insurance carrier; (iv) a detailed description of the incident; and (v) a police report.
c. Contractor acknowledges that the City shall have the right to impose, at the City’s sole discretion, requirements that it deems are necessary to protect the health and safety of the City employees, residents, and visitors. Contractor agrees to comply with all such requirements, including, but not limited to, mandatory vaccinations, the use of personal protective equipment (e.g. masks), physical distancing, and health screenings.
Contractor also agrees to make available to the City, at the City’s request, records to demonstrate Contractor’s compliance with this Section.
14. INSURANCE:
Insurance requirements are set forth in Exhibit F to this Contract. Contractor shall abide by the insurance requirements set forth in said Exhibit F.
15. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS:
a. During the term of this Contract, Contractor shall keep fully informed of all existing and future state and federal laws and all municipal ordinances and regulations of the City of Richmond which affect the manner in which the services or tasks are to be performed by Contractor, as well as all such orders and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or authority over the same. Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, state and federal and all ordinances, rules and regulations enacted or issued by the City. Compliance under this provision includes compliance with all provisions of the Richmond Municipal Code ("Municipal Code"), including Chapters 2.50,
2.52, 2.56, and 2.60, if applicable.
b. Contractor acknowledges that under § 2.60.070 of the Municipal Code ("Living Wage Ordinance"), Contractor is required to provide the City with documents and information verifying its compliance with the Living Wage Ordinance. Contractor shall notify each of its affected employees with regards to the wages that are required to be paid pursuant to the Living Wage Ordinance as prescribed in § 2.60.070 of the Municipal Code.
Contract No: ________ For the Contract between the City of Richmond and
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c. Contractor shall comply with § 2.28.030 of the Municipal Code, obligating every Contractor or sub-Contractor under an agreement or sub-agreement with the City for public works, goods or services to refrain from discriminatory employment or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious creed, national origin or ancestry of any employee, any applicant for employment or any potential sub-contractor.
d. Contractor acknowledges that the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy, Violence in the Workplace Policy and the Policy Against Workplace Harassment, are available on the City’s website at http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/workplacepolicies.
Contractor agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of said policies.
16. INTEGRATED CONTRACT:
The Recitals and exhibits are a material part of this Contract and are expressly incorporated herein. This Contract represents the full and complete understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all preliminary negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein. No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions hereof. Any modification of this Contract will be effective only by written execution signed by both the City and Contractor.
17. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS:
In the event of a conflict between these General Conditions and those of any Exhibit or attachment hereto, these General Conditions shall prevail; provided, however, that any Special Condition as set forth in Exhibit E shall prevail over these General Conditions. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of any two or more Exhibits or attachments hereto, those prepared by City shall prevail over those prepared by the Contractor, and the terms and conditions preferred by the City shall prevail over those preferred by the Contractor.
18. FORCE MAJEURE:
Neither party hereto shall be considered in default in the performance of its obligations hereunder to the extent that the performance of such an obligation is prevented or delayed by reason of acts of God, strikes, boycotts, lock-outs, inability to procure materials not related to the price thereof, failure of power, restrictive governmental laws and regulations enacted after the date of this Contract, riots, civil unrest, acts of terrorism, insurrection, war, declaration of a state or national emergency or other reasons of a like nature not within the reasonable control of such party.
19. CONFLICT OF LAW:
This Contract shall be interpreted under, and enforced by the laws of the State of Contract No: ________ For the Contract between the City of Richmond and
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California without regard to any choice of law rules which may direct the application of laws of another jurisdiction. The Contract and obligations of the parties are subject to all valid laws, orders, rules, and regulations of the authorities having jurisdiction over this Contract (or the successors of those authorities). Any suits brought pursuant to this Contract shall be filed with the courts of the County of Contra Costa, State of California.
20. CLAIMS:
Any claim by Contractor against City hereunder shall be subject to Government Code §§ 800 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 months after accrual of the cause of action.
21. INTERPRETATION:
This Contract shall be interpreted as if drafted by both parties.
22. WARRANTY:
If any product is be provided to the City as part of this Contract, 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 any 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 one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date of delivery. All repairs during the warranty period shall be promptly performed by Contractor, at Contractor's expense, including shipping.
23. SEVERABILITY:
In the event that any of the provisions or portions or applications thereof of this Contract are held to be unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, City and Contractor shall negotiate an equitable adjustment in the provisions of the Contract with a view toward effecting the purpose of this Contract, and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions or portions or applications thereof, shall not be affected thereby.
24. AUTHORITY:
City warrants and represents that the signatory hereto (the Mayor of the City of Richmond or the City Manager) is duly authorized to enter into and execute this Contract on behalf of City. The party signing on behalf of Contractor warrants and represents that they are duly authorized to enter into and execute this Contract on behalf of Contractor, Contract No: ________ For the Contract between the City of Richmond and
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and shall be personally liable to City if they are not duly authorized to enter into and execute this Contract on behalf of Contractor.
25. WAIVER:
The waiver by City of any breach of any term or provision of this Contract shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach. Inspections or approvals, or statements by any officer, agent or employee of the City relating to the Contractor’s performance, or payment therefore, or any combination of these acts, shall not relieve the Contractor’s obligation to fulfill this Contract as prescribed; nor shall the City be thereby stopped from bringing any action for damages or enforcement arising from any failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this Contract.
26. COUNTERPARTS:
This Contract may be executed in any number of counterparts (including by fax, PDF, DocuSign, or other electronic means), each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
27. SANCTUARY CITY CONTRACTING ORDINANCE (SCCO):
The Richmond Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance No. 12-18 prohibits the City from granting and or retaining contracts with any person or entity that provides Data Broker or Extreme Vetting services to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the United States Department of Homeland Security (“ICE”). Contractor must submit the Sanctuary City Compliance Statement, attached hereto as Exhibit G.
Contract No: ________ For the Contract between the City of Richmond and
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EXHIBIT E
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The General Conditions are hereby amended to include the following modifications and/or provisions (if applicable, otherwise please state “NONE”):
Contract No: ________ For the Contract between the City of Richmond and
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EXHIBIT F
INSURANCE PROVISIONS
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1. CERTIFICATES: Before the commencement of the terms of this Contract, and during the entire term of this Contract and any extension or modification thereof, Contractor shall furnish the City’s Risk Manager with certificates showing the type, amount, class of operations covered, effective dates and dates of expiration of insurance coverage in compliance with coverage requirements set forth by the City and incorporated herein.
Such certificates, which do not limit Contractor’s indemnification, shall also contain substantially the following statement:
“Should any of the above insurance covered by this certificate be canceled or coverage reduced before the expiration date thereof, the insurer affording coverage shall provide thirty (30) days’ advance written notice to the City of Richmond.
Attention: Risk Manager.”
Contractor shall maintain in force at all times during the performance of this Contract all appropriate coverage of insurance required by this Contract with an insurance company licensed to offer insurance business in the State of California with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII or Standard & Poor’s Rating (if rated) of at least BBB unless otherwise acceptable to the City. Contractor shall deliver updated insurance certificates to the City at the address set forth in Exhibit C prior to the expiration of the existing insurance certificate for the duration of the term of Contract.
Endorsements naming the City, its City Council, boards, commissions, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insured shall be submitted with the insurance certificates.
2. COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS: The City’s insurance requirements depend upon the type of service being provided and/or the provider. The City’s insurance requirements will fall into one of the following categories (unless otherwise provided by the City):
Consultants and Contractors – Type 1
Professional Services – Type 2
Environmental Risk/Hazardous Waste Material – Type 3
Lease of City Property – Type 4
Vendors, Suppliers, Small Grant Recipients & Nonprofit Organizations – Type 5 Transportation Providers – Type 6
Professional Services Pyrotechnics – Type 7
Cyber and I.T. Risks – Type 8
Contract No: ________ For the Contract between the City of Richmond and
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The insurance requirements classification applicable to this Contract shall be attached to this Exhibit F and made a part hereof.
3. FAILURE TO SECURE: If Contractor at any time during the term hereof should fail to secure or maintain the foregoing insurance, the City shall be permitted to obtain such insurance in Contractor’s name or as an agent of Contractor and shall be compensated by Contractor for the costs of the insurance premiums at the maximum rate permitted by law and computed from the date written notice is received that the premiums have not been paid.
4. SUFFICIENCY OF INSURANCE: The insurance limits required by the City are not represented as being sufficient to protect Contractor. Contractor is advised to consult Contractor’s insurance broker to determine adequate coverage for Contractor. The coverage and limits shall be (1) the minimum coverage and limits specified in this Contract; or (2) the broader coverage and maximum limits of the coverage carried by or available to Contractor; whichever is greater.
INSERT INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS CLASSIFICATION APPLICABLE TO THIS CONTRACT: (IF NECESSARY, CONFIRM WITH RISK MANAGER)
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In all instances where a CONTRACTOR or its representatives will be conducting business and/or providing services, the City requires the following MINIMUM insurance requirements and limits.
CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract, agreement, or other order for work, services or supplies, 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 and the results of that work by the CONTRACTOR, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. Maintenance of proper insurance coverage is a material element of the contract. Failure to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City as a material breach of contract.
CONTRACTOR agrees that in the event of loss due to any of the perils for which it has agreed to provide Commercial General Liability insurance, CONTRACTOR shall look solely to its insurance for recovery. CONTRACTOR hereby grants to CITY, on behalf of any insurer providing Commercial General Liability insurance to either CONTRACTOR or CITY with respect to the services of CONSULTANT herein, a waiver of any right to subrogation which any such insurer of said CONTRACTOR may acquire against the CITY by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance.
Original, signed certificates and original, separate policy endorsements, naming the City as an additional insured for general liability, as well as a waiver of subrogation for Workers’ Compensation insurance, shall be received and approved by the City before any work may begin. However, failure to do so shall not operate as a waiver of these insurance requirements.
City reserves the right to modify or require additional coverages for specific risk exposures depending on scope of CONTRACTORS work.
Minimum coverage is detailed below. The policy limits of coverage shall be made available to the full limits of the policy.
The minimum limits stated herein shall not serve to reduce the policy limits of coverage of CONTRACTOR.
Minimum Scope of Insurance – the following forms shall be provided and coverage shall be at least as broad as the following:
1. Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (ISO Occurrence Form CG 0001) including coverage for bodily and personal injury, property damage, and products and completed operations.
2. Insurance Services Office Automobile Liability coverage (ISO Form CA 0001, Code 1, Any Auto)
3. Original and Separate Additional Insured Endorsements for General Liability (ISO Form CG 20 10 11/85 or its equivalent) with primary and non-contributory language.
4. Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by the State of California including Employer’s Liability coverage.
5. Original and Separate Waiver of Subrogation for Workers’ Compensation and Builder’s Risk/ Course of Construction Insurance.
6. Builder’s Risk/Course of Construction insurance covering all risks of loss less policy exclusions when the City of Richmond has a financial interest in the property. – (Only required for Construction Contracts involving property)
7. Contractor’s Pollution Liability (if applicable for Construction Contractors)
Required Coverage
Minimum Limits
Workers’ Compensation and
Employers’ Liability
Statutory limits as required by the State of California including $1 million Employers’ Liability per accident, per employee for bodily injury or disease.
If CONTRACTOR
is self-insured, provide a certificate of Permission to Self- Insure, signed by the California Department of Industrial Relations and Self- Insurance. If contractor is a sole proprietor (has no employees) than contractor must sign “Contractor Release of Liability” found at:
http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=61.
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PROJECT COST R EQUIRED LIMIT
$0 - $5 million $2 million p/o
$5 million - $10 million $5 million p/o
Over $10 million $10 million p/o
Fireworks $5 million p/o
General Liability
(primary and excess limits
combined)
Includes coverage for bodily injury, personal injury, property damage and products and completed operations. The policy shall not exclude coverage for XCU perils (explosion, collapse, or damage to underground property).
If the policy includes a general aggregate, either the general aggregate shall apply separately to this project, service or location or the minimum required aggregate limit shall be twice the per occurrence limit ($4 million aggregate limit).
Policy shall be endorsed to name the City of Richmond as an additional insured per the conditions detailed below.
Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.
Builders’ Risk/Course of
Construction – Covers property
under construction, repair or
renovation as well as equipment
and materials to be installed.
(Only required for Construction
Projects involving property and
equipment installation.)
Coverage shall include all risks of direct physical loss, excluding earthquake, for an amount equal to the full completed value of the covered structure or replacement value of alterations or additions, including soft costs and business interruption.
If the project does not involve new or major reconstruction, an Installation Floater may be acceptable. For such projects, a property installation floater shall be obtained that provides for the improvement, remodel, modification, alteration, conversion or adjustment to existing buildings, structures, processes, machinery and equipment. The Property Installation Floater shall provide property damage coverage for any building, structure, machinery or equipment damaged, impaired, broken or destroyed during the performance of the Work, including during transit, installation and testing at the City of Richmond’s site.
The City of Richmond shall be named as loss payee as its interest may appear. The insurer shall waive all rights of subrogation against City.
Contractor’s Pollution Liability (if
applicable)
Protects against:
unexpected/unintended release of
pollution resulting from contractors
covered operations such as:
HVAC, paving, carpentry, pipeline
& tank installation, drillers,
remediation contractors,
maintenance, mechanical,
demolition, excavation, grading,
street/road construction,
residential & commercial builders.
Same limits as General Liability.
Required Policy Conditions
A. M. Best Rating A:VII or Better. If the A.M. Best Rating falls below the required rating, CONTRACTOR must replace coverage immediately and provide notice to City.
Additional Insured Endorsement
Applicable to General Liability Coverage.
The City of Richmond, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be named as additional insureds for all liability arising out of the operations by or on behalf of the named insured, including but not limited to bodily injury, deaths and property damage or destruction arising in any respect directly or indirectly in the performance of this contract.
ISO form CG 20 10 (11/85) or its equivalent is required. The endorsement must not
exclude products and completed operations
coverage. If it does, then CG 20 37 (10/01) is also required. ___ Exhibit F
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Additional Insured Endorsement
(continued)
SAMPLE Endorsements can be found at
http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=61
Primary and Noncontributory The contractor’s insurance coverage must be primary coverage as it pertains to the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance or self insurance maintained by the City is wholly separate from the insurance of the contractor and in no way relieves the contractor from its responsibility to provide insurance.
Waiver of Subrogation
Endorsement Form
Contractor’s insurer will provide a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City for Workers Compensation and Builder’s Risk/ Course of Construction coverage during the life of this contract.
SAMPLE Endorsements can be found at
http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=61
Deductibles and Self-Insured
Retentions
Any deductible or self-insured retention must be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of the City either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retention as respects the City or the CONTRACTOR shall procure a financial guarantee in an amount equal to the deductible or self-insured retention guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claims administration and defense expenses.
Contractor is responsible for satisfaction of the deductible and/or self-insured retention for each loss.
Loss Payable Endorsement (only
required when Builder’s Risk
and/or Course of Construction
Insurance is required.)
Applicable to Builder’s Risk/Course of Construction naming the City of Richmond as Loss Payee.
SURETY BONDS
(If a Public Works/Engineering
Project)
The Contractor shall provide:
1. A Bid bond
2. A Performance Bond
3. A Payment Bond
Umbrella/Excess Liability Policies
If an Umbrella or Excess Liability Policy is used to meet the liability limits, coverage shall be as broad as specified for underlying coverages and cover those insured in the underlying policies.
Claims-Made Policies
If any insurance policy is written on a claims-made form: 1) the retroactive date must be shown, and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work. 2) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work. 3) If coverage is canceled or non- renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the contract effective date, the Contractor must purchase an extended period coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work.
Subcontractors
CONTRACTOR
shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies or shall furnish to the City for review and approval, separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverage for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.
CONTRACTOR agrees to defend and indemnify the City of Richmond for any damage resulting to it from failure of either CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor to take out or maintain the required insurance policies. The fact that insurance is obtained by CONTRACTOR, and/or CONTRACTOR’s subcontractors, will not be deemed to release or diminish the liability of CONTRACTOR, including, without limitation, liability under the indemnity provisions of this contract. Damages recoverable by CITY from CONTRACTOR or any third party will not be limited by the amount of the required insurance coverage.
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Verification of Coverage
All original certificates and endorsements shall be received and approved by the City before work may begin . The City
of Richmond reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies including endorsements affecting the coverage at any time.
Original insurance certificates and required policy endorsements shall be mailed, or delivered to the Designated Project Manager for the City of Richmond.
Insurance certificates and endorsements may be faxed to the Designated Project Manager. However, Contractor must mail the original certificates and endorsements to Designated Project Manager once faxed.
Continuous Coverage
CONTRACTOR shall maintain the required insurance for the life of the contract. Should the CONTRACTOR cease to have insurance as required during this time, all work by the CONTRACTOR pursuant to this agreement shall cease until insurance acceptable to the City is provided. In the event that CONTRACTOR fails to comply with the City’s insurance requirements, the City may take such action as it deems necessary to protect the City’s interests. Such action may include but is not limited to termination of the contract, withholding of payments, or other actions as the City deems appropriate.
If services or the scope of work extend beyond the expiration dates of the required insurance policies initially approved by the City, CONTRACTOR must provide updated certificates and endorsements indicating that the required coverage, terms and conditions are still in place. Renewal certificates and updated endorsements shall be mailed to the Designated Project Manager.
Cancellation
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that coverage shall not be cancelled, reduced or otherwise materially changed except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice has been given to the City.
Reporting Requirements
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 officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
Consistent with Public Policy
The insuring provisions, insofar as they may be judged to be against public policy shall be void and unenforceable only to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining terms and provisions herein may be consistent with public policy and thus enforceable.
CITY OF RICHMOND
Sanctuary City Compliance Statement
The undersigned, an authorized agent of (hereafter
"Contractor"), has had an opportunity to review the requirements of City of Richmond Ordinance 12-18 (hereafter "Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance" or “SCCO”). Con tractor understands and agrees that the City may choose with whom it will maintain business relations and may refrain from contracting with any person or entity that provides Data Broker or Extreme Vetting services to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the United States Department of Homeland Security (“ICE”). Con tractor understands the meaning of the following ter ms used in the SCCO:
a. "Data Broker” means either of the following:
i. The co llection of information, including personal information about consumers, from a wide variety of sources for the purposes of reselling such information to their customers, which include both private-sector business and government agencies;
ii. The a ggregation of data that was collected for another purpose from that for which it is ultimately used.
b. “Ex treme Vetting” means data mining, threat modeling, predictive risk analysis, or other similar services."
Contractor understands that it is not eligible to receive or retain a City contract if at the time the Contract is executed, or at any time during the term of the Contract, it provides Data Broker or Extreme Vetting services to ICE.
Contractor further understands and agrees that Contractor's failure to comply with the SCCO shall constitute a material default of the Contract and the City Manager may terminate the Contract and bar Contractor from bidding on future contracts with the City for five (5) years from the effective date of the contract termination.
By executing this Statement, Contractor certifies that it complies with the requirements of the SCCO and that if at any time during the term of the Contract it ceases to comply, Contractor will promptly notify the City Manager in writing. Any person or en tity who knowingly or willingly supplies false information in violation of the SCCO shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a $1,000 fine.
Based on the foregoing, the undersigned declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Execu ted this d ay of , 20 , at , California.
Printed Name: Title:
Signed: Date:
Business Entity:
Vendor SCCO Compliance Statement (Augt2020)
AAA Backflow Prevention Inc
Jordan Lee
Owner
AAA Backflow Prevention Inc
11/24/2025