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replacement servers are a critical element of the City’s IT environment, and the recommended equipment is the best solution to meet the City’s needs.
Due to the mission critical nature of this equipment, the purchase includes technical support for the hardware 24 hours/day, 7 days/week with emergency on-site service within 4 hours.
Replacement of the existing server hardware supports the 2022-2023 City Council Strategic Priorities by updating infrastructure that represents the best available technology and maintaining a best-in-class approach to technology.
Council Options:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-187, AUTHORIZING AN EXEMPTION TO THE FORMAL
SOLICITATION PROCESS FOR THE PURCHASE OF DELL SERVERS FROM SIDEPATH, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $72,175.
Modify and adopt Resolution No. 24-187.
Continue the item with direction to provide additional information. Do not authorize the proposed purchase or replacement of the servers.
Environmental Review/Analysis:
Not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Recommended Actions:
Staff Recommendation ..recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 24-187, which would:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase of the Dell Servers from Sidepath, Inc. under substantially the same terms and conditions of NASPO contract #23026 and California State Participating Addendum #7-23-70-55-01 in an amount not to exceed $72,175, which includes four Dell servers and three years of maintenance and support. ..end
Attachment:
1. Resolution No. 24-187
2. NASPO contract #23026
3. California State Participating Addendum #7-23-70-55-01
4. Sidepath, Inc. Quote No. SIDQ51210
Notification:
None.
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ATTACHMENT 1
4860-5047-5367 v1
RESOLUTION NO. 24-187
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN
EXEMPTION TO THE FORMAL SOLICITATION PROCESS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF DELL SERVERS FROM
SIDEPATH, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$72,175
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide a secure and reliable platform for the City’s data and technology systems and replacing existing servers with four new Dell servers is the best way to do that; and
WHEREAS, City Policy No. 1001-1-5 governing technology equipment purchasing, renewal and replacement provides guidelines for the Information Technology Division to replace computing hardware on prescribed intervals in order to maintain system stability, reliability, and acceptable levels of performance; and
WHEREAS, the proposed purchase includes four new Servers to replace existing equipment that is nearing the end of its useful life and replacement of the equipment will update the City’s infrastructure, reduce the likelihood of system instability, and provide fault tolerance in the event of hardware failure; and
WHEREAS, City Purchasing Policy 201-2-1 identifies exemptions to the formal solicitation process when participating in a cooperative purchasing agreement or program, such as the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) to achieve time and cost savings; and
WHEREAS, Sidepath, Inc is Dell Authorized Reseller under NASPO contract #23026 and California State Participating Addendum #7-23-70-55-01 with Dell Marketing L.P.; and
WHEREAS, Sidepathc, Inc. provided Quote No. SIDQ51210 for (4) Dell servers in an amount not to exceed $72,174, which includes the equipment and three years of Dell ProSupport Plus Mission Critical 4-Hour 7x24 On-Site Service.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Clemente does hereby find, determine and resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and incorporated fully herein.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager is authorized to execute the purchase of four Dell Servers from Sidepath, Inc. as described in Quote No. SIDQ51210, under substantially the same terms and conditions of NASPO contract #23026 and California State Participating Addendum #7-23-70-55-01, in an amount not to exceed $72,175, 1517
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which includes four Dell servers and three years of maintenance and support.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of November, 2024.
_______________________
Mayor of the City of
San Clemente, California
ATTEST:
__________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 24-187 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on _______ day of December 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
_______________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Approved as to form:
____________________________
Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney
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ASSIGNMENT OF NASPO MASTER AGREEMENT 23004
This Assignment Agreement is by and among the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Administration (State), Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682 (Original Contractor), and Dell Marketing L.P., One Dell Way, Mailstop RR1-33 Legal, Round Rock, TX 78682 (Assigned Contractor).
WHEREAS, the State has an agreement with the Original Contractor identified as Contract 23004, effective July 14, 2023, through June 30, 2025 (Contract), to provide Computer Equipment, Peripherals & Related Services; and WHEREAS, the Original Contractor wishes to assign all its interests in the Contract to the Assigned Contractor; and WHEREAS, the assignment provision of the Contract provides assignment of the agreement only upon written consent of the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by the parties to amend the Contract as follows:
1. The Assigned Contractor is assigned Contract 23026 to accommodate participating addenda under the Master Agreement.
2. This Assignment Agreement will become effective upon its approval and execution by the parties and approval of the appropriate State officials, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, subd. 2.
3. The State hereby approves the request of the Original Contractor to assign the Assigned Contractor all its interests, rights, and responsibilities, duties, and other provisions set forth in the Contract, which is attached and incorporated as Exhibit A, provided the Original Contractor and the Assigned Contractor agree to all provisions set forth in this Assignment Agreement.
4. Representations and Warranties:
a. The Original Contractor represents and warrants to the State that it is not in default of any of its obligations under the Contract.
b. The Assigned Contractor represents and warrants to the State that: (i) as of the effective date of this Assignment Agreement, the Assigned Contractor will have received sufficient information, right to technology, and key personnel sufficient to properly perform the duties, responsibilities, obligations, and all other provisions assigned to it, and (ii) the Assigned Contractor is ready, willing, and able to perform all of the duties, obligations, and responsibilities of the Contract. c. The representations and warranties set forth in this Section 4 are for the sole benefit of the State and its permitted assigns and nothing herein, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other person or entity (including the Original Contractor and the Assigned Contractor) any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Assignment Agreement.
5. The Assigned Contractor accepts assignment of all of the provisions of the Contract.
6. Any and all amounts due to the Original Contractor by a Participating Entity for goods or services provided by the Original Contractor prior to July 14, 2023, under the Contract will be paid to the Original Contractor by the Participating Entity. Any and all amounts due under the Contract on or after July 14, 2023, will be paid to the Assigned Contractor by the Participating Entity and the Original Contractor.
7. When applicable, payment for remaining work and travel expenses from the Contract will be paid at the rates set in Attachment 2
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total payments made to the Original Contractor.
8. If applicable, the Assigned Contractor will provide proof of insurance with the coverage and in the amounts called for in the original solicitation document, attached herein.
9. If applicable, the Assigned Contractor will provide a copy of its Affirmative Action Certification as approved by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
10. If applicable, the Assigned Contractor will provide a copy of its Equal Pay Certification as approved by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
This Assignment Agreement is effective upon the date that the final required signatures are obtained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Assignment Agreement to be duly executed intending to be bound thereby.
1. ORIGINAL CONTRACTOR
Dell Inc.
The Original Contract Vendor certifies that the appropriate person(s) have executed this document on behalf of the Contract Vendor as required by applicable articles, bylaws, resolutions, or ordinances.
By:
Signature
Printed Name
Title:
Date:
By:
Title:
Date:
3. OFFICE OF STATE PROCUREMENT
In accordance with Minn. Stat. §16C.03, Subd. 3.
By:
Signature
Printed Name
Title:
Date:
2. ASSIGNED CONTRACTOR
Dell Marketing L.P.
The Assigned Contract Vendor certifies that the appropriate person(s) have executed the Contract on behalf of the Contract Vendor as required by applicable articles, bylaws, resolutions, or ordinances.
By:
Signature
Printed Name
Title:
Date:
By:
Title:
Date:
4. COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION
Or delegated representative.
By:
Signature
Printed Name
Title:
Date:
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EXHIBIT A: CONTRACT
Attached and incorporated into Exhibit A is the following document(s):
NASPO Master Agreement 23004.
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NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement No.: 23004
Dell Inc., whose designated business address is One Dell Way, Recitals
1. The State of Minnesota, Department of Administration, Office of State Procurement, on behalf of the State of Minnesota and NASPO ValuePoint Cooperat
Computer Equipment (Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Servers, and Storage, including related Peripherals & Services);
2. Contractor provided a response to the Solicitation indicating its interest in and ability to provide the goods or services requested in the Solicitation; and
3. Subsequent to an evaluation in accordance with the terms of the Solicitation and negotiation, the Parties desire to enter into a contract; and
4. All authorized governmental entities in any state or participating US Territory are welcome to use the resulting Master Agreement through NASPO ValuePoint with the approval of the State Chief Procurement Official. Upon final award of the overarching Master Agreement, Contractors are able to sign Participating Addendums (PA) at the option of Participating States. Participating States reserve the right to add state specific terms and conditions and modify the scope of the contract in their Participating Addendum as allowed by the Master Agreement.
Accordingly, the Parties agree as follows:
Contract
Term of Contract
Effective date. July 1, 2023, or the date the Lead State obtains all required signatures under Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, subd. 2, whichever is later.
Expiration date. June 30, 2025. This Master Agreement may be extended for up to an additional 36 months, in increments as determined by the Lead State, through a duly executed amendment.
If, in the judgment of the Lead State, a follow-on, competitive procurement will be unavoidably delayed beyond the planned date of execution of the follow-on master agreement, this Master Agreement may be extended for a reasonable period of time, not to exceed six months. This subsection shall not be deemed to limit the authority of a Lead State under its state law otherwise to negotiate contract extensions. 1523
Representations and Warranties
Under Minn. Stat. §§ 15.061 and 16C.03, subd. 3, and other applicable law the Lead State is empowered to engage such assistance as deemed necessary.
Contractor warrants that it is duly qualified and shall perform its obligations under this Master Agreement in acco
or profession, and in accordance with the specifications set forth in this Master Agreement, to the satisfaction of the Lead State.
Contractor warrants that it possesses the legal authority to enter into this Master Agreement and that it has taken all actions required by its procedures, by-laws, and applicable laws to exercise that authority, and to lawfully authorize its undersigned signatory to execute this Master Agreement, or any part thereof, and to bind Contractor to its terms.
Awarded Band(s)
The solicitation included three product Bands: Band 1, Personal Computing Devices Windows Operating Systems:
Desktops, Laptops, Tablets; and Band 2, Personal Computing Devices Non-Windows Operating Systems: Desktops, Laptops, Tablets; and Band 3, Servers and Storage. The Contractor is awarded the following Band(s):
Band 1, Personal Computer Devices Windows Operating Systems Band 2, Personal Computer Devices - Non-Windows Operating Systems Band 3, Servers and Storage
Configuration Dollar Limits
The following configuration limits apply to the Master Agreement. Participating Entities may define their configuration the configuration limits, as defined in their Participating Addendum. The Participating Entity will determine with the Contractor how to approve these modifications to the Product and Service Schedule.
The dollar limits identified below are based on a SINGLE computer/system configuration. This is NOT a restriction on the purchase of multiple configurations (e.g., an entity could purchase 10 laptops at $15,000 each, for a total purchase price of $150,000).
ITEM CONFIGURATION
Band One $15,000
Band Two $15,000
Band Three $1,000,000
Peripherals $10,000
Services Addressed in the Participating Addendum
Restrictions
The following restrictions apply to the Master Agreement. A Participating Entity may set further restrictions of products in their Participating Addendum. The Participating Entity will determine with the Contractor how to approve these Software
Software is restricted to operating systems and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software and is subject to equipment configuration limits.
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Any software purchased must be related to the procurement of equipment.
Software must be pre-loaded or provided as an electronic link with the initial purchase of equipment, except for the exceptions allowed under Paragraph 5.a.4.
Software such as middleware which is not always installed on the equipment, but is related to storage and server equipment (Band 3) purchased, is allowed and may be procured after the initial purchase of equipment.
General Services
Services must be related to the procurement of equipment.
Service limits will be addressed by each State.
Wireless phone and internet service is not allowed.
Managed Print Services are not allowed.
Cloud Services
Cloud Services are restricted to Services that function as operating systems and software needed to support or configure hardware purchased under the scope of the contract and is subject to equipment configuration limits.
Any Cloud Service purchased must be related to the procurement of equipment.
Third-Party Products
Third-Party Products can be offered only in the Bands they have been awarded. All third-party products must meet the definition(s) of the Band(s) in which they are being offered.
Products manufactured by another Contractor holding a Minnesota NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement for Computer Equipment cannot be offered unless approved by the Lead State.
Additional Product/Services
Hardware and software required to solely support wide area network (WAN) operation and management are not allowed.
Lease/Rentals of equipment may be allowed and will be addressed by each State.
Cellular Phone Equipment is not allowed.
EPEAT Bronze requirement may be waived, on a State case-byProcurement Officer. EPEAT Bronze requirement does not currently apply to storage. 1525
Authorized Representative
Master Agreement Administrator. The Master Agreement Administrator designated by NASPO ValuePoint and the State of Minnesota, Department of Administration is Elizabeth Randa, Acquisition Management Specialist.
Elizabeth Randa, Acquisition Management Specialist
Department of Administration
Office of State Procurement
112 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 651.201.3122
Authorized Representative is Ashley Salinas, SLED
Contract Program Manager.
Ashley Salinas, SLED Contract Program Manager
Dell Inc.
One Dell Way
Round Rock, TX 78682
[email protected]
Phone: 512.542.1237
If the
immediately notify the Lead State.
Notices
If one party is required to give notice to the other under the Master Agreement, such notice shall be in writing and shall be effective upon receipt. Delivery may be by certified United States mail or by hand, in which case a signed receipt shall be obtained. An email shall constitute sufficient notice, provided the receipt of the transmission is confirmed by the receiving party. Either party must notify the other of a change in address for notification purposes. All notices to the Lead State shall be addressed to the Master Agreement Administrator.
Exhibits
The following Exhibits are attached and incorporated into this Contract. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Contract and its Exhibits, or between Exhibits, the order of precedence is first the Contract, and then in the following order:
Exhibit A: NASPO ValuePoint Terms and Conditions
Exhibit B: Minnesota Terms and Conditions
Exhibit C: Requirement
Exhibit D: Price Schedule
Exhibit E: Contractor Terms and Conditions
Survival of Terms:
The following clauses survive the expiration or cancellation of this Master Agreement: Indemnification; State Audits; Government Data Practices and Intellectual Property; Publicity and Endorsement; Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue; and Data Disclosure. Any other Contract term that states it shall survive, shall survive. 1526
Entire Agreement
This Contract and any written addenda thereto constitute the entire agreement of the parties to the Master Agreement.
1. Contractor
The Contractor certifies that the appropriate
person(s) have executed the Contract on behalf of
the Contractor as required by applicable articles,
bylaws, resolutions, or ordinances.
2. State Agency
With delegated authority
Print name: Print name:
Signature: Signature:
Title: Date: Title: Date:
3. Commissioner of Administration
As delegated to The Office of State Procurement
Print name:
Signature:
Title: Date:
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Exhibit A: NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement Terms and Conditions Conflict of Terms/Order of Precedence.
Any order placed under this Master Agreement shall consist of the following documents:
Minnesota NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement, as negotiated, including all exhibits; A Purchase Order issued against a PA (terms and conditions set forth in a Purchase Order will not be deemed to modify, diminish, or otherwise derogate the terms and conditions set forth in a Participating Addendum or Minnesota NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement).
These documents shall be read to be consistent and complementary. Any conflict among these documents shall be resolved by giving priority to these documents in the order listed above. Contractor terms and conditions that apply to this Master Agreement are only those that are expressly accepted by the Lead State and must be in writing and attached to this Master Agreement as an Exhibit or Attachment.
Contractor terms and conditions may be incorporated if expressly accepted by the Lead State and attached to the Master Agreement as an Exhibit or Attachment, or by written reference (including reference to information contained in a URL or referenced policy). A written reference, including by URL or policy, is incorporated into the s must be explicitly
referenced are not incorporated into the Master Agreement. Any Contractor term or condition incorporated by URL or written reference applies to this Master Agreement only to the extent such term or condition is not prohibited by applicable law. Any change to information contained in a URL or referenced policy will not affect any financial obligation, place any additional materia
ability to use the product or service.
response incorporated therein by reference) will constitute the entire agreement of the parties to the Master response to the RFP, or terms listed or referenced on the Contractor's website not otherwise incorporated into the Master Agreement, in the Contractor quotation/sales order, or in similar documents subsequently provided by the Contractor.
Additional Agreement with NASPO. Upon request by NASPO ValuePoint, awarded Contractor shall enter into a under the terms of the Master Agreement, the terms of which shall be the same or similar (and not less favorable) than the terms set forth in the Master Agreement.
Definitions.
Acceptance is defined by the applicable commercial code, except Acceptance shall not occur before the completion of delivery in accordance with the Order, installation if required, and a reasonable time for inspection of the Product.
Accessory means a product that enhances the user experience but does not extend the functionality of the computer (e.g. mouse pad or monitor stand). For the purposes of this Contract, accessories are considered peripherals.
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_____ as a Service (_aaS) refers to any good provided in a subscription-based model that is defined in the mitted only when they
meet the restrictions found in Paragraph 5.c, above.
Band means a category of products. There are three product bands which may be awarded through this Contract. Each product band includes related peripherals and services.
Components are the parts that make up a computer configuration.
Contractor means the person or entity delivering Products or performing services under the terms and conditions set forth in this Master Agreement.
Configuration means the combination of hardware and software components that make up the total functioning system.
Customer (see Purchasing Entity).
Desktop means a personal computer intended for regular use at a single location. A desktop computer typically comes in several units connected together during installation: (1) the processor, 2) display monitor, and 3) input devices usually a keyboard and a mouse. Desktops, including desktop virtualization endpoints such as zero and thin clients, are included in Bands 1 and 2 of this Contract.
Embedded Software means one or more software applications which permanently reside on a computing device.
Energy Star® is a voluntary energy efficiency program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The Energy Star program makes it easy to identify energy efficient computers by labeling products that deliver the same or better performance as comparable models while using less energy and saving money. For additional information on the Energy Star program, including product specifications and a list of qualifying products, visit the Energy Star website at http://www.energystar.gov.
EPEAT is a type-1 ecolabel for identifying and purchasing sustainable IT products. EPEAT-registered products must meet sustainability criteria detailed in voluntary consensus-based standards that are free and publicly available Silver, or Gold based on meeting criteria that address the life cycle of the products. Product life cycle includes material extraction, hazardous substance reduction, end-of-life management, packaging, and corporate sustainability. Only products listed as Active in the online EPEAT Registry are considered to meet the EPEAT criteria.
FOB Destination means that shipping charges are included in the price of the item and the shipped item becomes the legal property and responsibility of the receiver when it reaches its destination unless there is acceptance testing required.
FOB Inside Delivery means that shipping charges are included in the price of the item, and that the shipped item becomes the legal property and responsibility of the receiver when it reaches the inside delivery point, which is beyond the front door or loading dock. FOB Inside Delivery is a special shipping arrangement that may include additional fees payable by the Purchasing Entity. FOB Inside Delivery must be annotated on the Purchasing Entity ordering document.
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Intellectual Property means any and all patents, copyrights, service marks, trademarks, trade secrets, trade names, patentable inventions, or other similar proprietary rights, in tangible or intangible form, and all rights, title, and interest therein.
Laptop means a personal computer for mobile use. A laptop includes a display, keyboard, point device such as a touchpad, and speakers in a single unit. A laptop can be used away from an outlet using a rechargeable battery.
Laptops include notebooks, ultrabooks, netbooks, Zero and thin client devices, and computers with mobile operating systems. Laptops are included in Bands 1 and 2 of this Contract.
Lead State means the State centrally administering any resulting Master Agreement(s).
Mandatory Requirement is a requirement that the failure to meet results in the rejection of the resp identify a mandatory requirement. Any objection to a mandatory requirement should be identified by responders in the Question and Answer period.
Manufacturer means a company that, as one of its primary business functions, designs, assembles, owns the trademark/patent for, and markets branded computer equipment.
Master Agreement means the underlying agreement executed by and between the Lead State, acting on behalf of NASPO ValuePoint, and the Contractor.
Middleware
computers) work together. The most basic function of middleware is to enable communication between different pieces of software.
NASPO ValuePoint
limited liability company. NASPO ValuePoint facilitates administration of the NASPO cooperative group contracting consortium of state chief procurement officials for the benefit of state departments, institutions, agencies, and political subdivisions and other eligible entities (i.e., colleges, school districts, counties, cities, some nonprofit organizations, etc.) for all states, the District of Columbia, and territories of the United States. NASPO ValuePoint is identified in the Master Agreement as the recipient of reports and may perform contract administration functions relating to collecting and receiving reports as well as other contract administration functions as assigned by the Lead State.
Option means an item of equipment or a feature that may be chosen as an addition to or replacement for standard equipment and features.
Order or Purchase Order means any purchase order, sales order, contract or other method used by a Purchasing Entity to order the Products.
Participating Addendum means a bilateral agreement executed by a Contractor and a Participating Entity incorporating this Master Agreement and any other additional Participating Entity specific language or other requirements, e.g. ordering procedures specific to the Participating Entity, other terms and conditions.
Participating Entity means a state (as well as the District of Columbia and U.S territories), city, county, district, other political subdivision of a State, or a nonprofit organization under the laws of some states properly authorized to enter into a Participating Addendum, that has executed a Participating Addendum.
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Partner means a company, authorized by the Contractor and approved by the Participating Entity, to provide marketing, support, or other authorized contract services on behalf of the Contractor in accordance with the terms subcontractor, fulfillment partner, channel partner, business partner, servicing subcontractor, etc.
Peripherals means any hardware product that can be attached to, added within, or networked with personal computers, servers, or storage. Peripherals extend the functionality of a computer without modifying the core components of the system.
Per Transaction Multiple Unit Discount means a contractual volume discount based on dollars in a single purchase order or combination of purchase orders submitted at one time by a Participating Entity or multiple entities conducting a cooperative purchase.
Premium Savings Package(s) (PSP) are deeply discounted standard configurations available to Purchasing Entities using the Master Agreement. NASPO ValuePoint reserves the right to expand and modify the PSP throughout the life of the contract. For more information see: https://www.naspovaluepoint.org/portfolio/57/.
Product means any equipment, software (including embedded software), documentation, service, or other deliverable supplied or created by the Contractor pursuant to this Master Agreement. The term Products, supplies and services, and products and services are used interchangeably in these terms and conditions.
Purchasing Entity means a state (including the District of Columbia and U.S. territories), city, county, district, other political subdivision of a state, other public entities domestic or foreign, and nonprofit organizations under the laws of some states if authorized by a Participating Addendum, that issues a Purchase Order under the terms of the Master Agreement, or any Participating Addendum thereto, and becomes financially committed to the purchase.
Ruggedized means equipment specifically designed to operate reliably in harsh usage environments and conditions, such as strong vibrations, extreme temperatures, and wet or dusty conditions. Ruggedized equipment may be proposed under the band that most closely fits the equipment being proposed.
Server means computer hardware dedicated to run one or more services or applications (as a host) to serve the needs of the users of other computers on a network. Servers may be either physical or virtual. Servers, including server appliances, are included in Band 3 of this Contract. Server appliances have their hardware and software preconfigured by the manufacturer, and include embedded networking components such as those found in blade chassis systems.
Services are broadly classified as installation or de-installation, maintenance, support, training, migration, and optimization of products offered or supplied under the Master Agreement. These classifications of services may include, but are not limited to: warranty services, maintenance, installation, de-installation, factory integration (software or hardware components), asset management, recycling or disposal, training and certification, preimplementation design, disaster recovery planning and support, service desk or helpdesk, imaging, and any other directly related technical support service required for the effective operation of a product offered or supplied.
Contractors may offer limited professional services related ONLY to the equipment and configuration of the equipment purchased through the resulting contracts.
EACH PARTICIPATING ENTITY WILL DETERMINE RESTRICTIONS AND NEGOTIATE TERMS FOR SERVICES THROUGH THEIR PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM.
Software means, for the purposes of this Contract, commercial operating off the shelf machine-readable object code instructions including microcode, firmware, and operating system software that meet the restrictions specified 1531
in Paragraph 5.a
and modifications of software.
Storage means hardware or a virtual appliance with the ability to store large amounts of data. Storage, including SAN switching necessary for the proper functioning of storage equipment, is included in Band 3 of this Contract Storage Area Network (SAN) is a high-speed special-purpose network (or subnetwork) that interconnects different kinds of data storage devices with associated data servers on behalf of a larger network of users.
Tablet means a mobile computer that provides a touchscreen that acts as the primary means of control. Tablets, including notebooks, ultrabooks, and netbooks with touchscreen capabilities, are included in Bands 1 and 2 of this Contract.
Takeback Program
Thin Client is a lightweight computer that has been optimized for establishing a remote connection with a server-based computing environment.
Third Party Product is a good sold by the Contractor that is manufactured by another company. Third Party Products are intended to enhance or supp
Upgrade means the replacement of existing software, hardware, or hardware component with a newer version.
Warranty
Wide Area Network (WAN) is a data network that serves users across a broad geographic area and often uses transmission devices provided by common carriers.
Term of the Master Agreement.
The initial term of this Master Agreement is for 2 years. This Master Agreement may be extended beyond the review of requirements of Participating Entities, current market conditions, and Contractor performance.
The Master Agreement may be extended for a reasonable period of time if in the judgment of the Lead State a follow-on, competitive procurement will be unavoidably delayed (despite good faith efforts) beyond the planned date of execution of the follow-on master agreement. This subsection shall not be deemed to limit the authority of a Lead State under its state law otherwise to negotiate contract extensions.
Amendments.
The terms of this Master Agreement shall not be waived, altered, modified, supplemented or amended in any manner whatsoever without a written amendment to the Master Agreement executed by the Contractor and Lead State as required by law. Master Agreement amendments will be negotiated by the Lead State with the Contractor whenever necessary to address changes in the terms and conditions, costs, timetable, or increased or decreased scope of work.
Participants and Scope.
Canadian Participation. Subject to the approval of Contractor, any Canadian provincial government or provincially funded entity in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1532
Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, or Saskatchewan, and territorial government or territorial government funded entity in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, or Yukon, including municipalities, universities, community colleges, school boards, health authorities, housing authorities, agencies, boards, commissions, and crown corporations, may be eligible to use Contractor's Master Agreement. Canadian Participation. Subject to the approval of the Contractor, any Canadian provincial government or provincially funded entity in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, and Newfoundland and Labrador, including municipalities, universities, community colleges, school boards, health authorities, housing authorities, agencies, boards, commissions, and crown corporations, may be eligible to use Contractor's Master Agreement.
Contractor may not deliver Products under this Master Agreement until a Participating Addendum acceptable to the Participating Entity and Contractor is executed. The NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement Terms and Conditions are applicable to any Order by a Participating Entity (and other Purchasing Entities covered by their Participating Addendum), except to the extent altered, modified, supplemented or amended by a Participating Addendum. By way of illustration and not limitation, this authority may apply to unique delivery and invoicing requirements, confidentiality requirements, defaults on Orders, governing law and venue relating to Orders by a Participating Entity, indemnification, and insurance requirements. Statutory or constitutional requirements relating to availability of funds may require specific language in some Participating Addenda in order to comply with applicable law. The expectation is that these alterations, modifications, supplements, or amendments will be addressed in the Participating Addendum or, with the consent of the Purchasing Entity and Contractor, may be included in the ordering document (e.g. purchase order or contract) used by the Purchasing Entity to place the Order.
Use of specific NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreements by state agencies, political subdivisions and other subject to the approval of the respective State Chief Procurement Official. Issues of interpretation and eligibility for participation are solely within the authority of the respective State Chief Procurement Official.
Obligations under this Master Agreement are limited to those Participating Entities who have signed a Participating Addendum and Purchasing Entities within the scope of those Participating Addenda. States or other entities permitted to participate may use an informal competitive process to determine which Master Agreements to participate in through execution of a Participating Addendum. Financial obligations of Participating Entities who are states are limited to the orders placed by the departments or other state agencies and institutions having available funds. Participating Entities who are states incur no financial obligations on behalf of other Purchasing Entities. Contractor shall email a fully executed PDF copy of each Participating Addendum to [email protected] to support documentation of participation and posting in appropriate data bases.
NASPO and NASPO ValuePoint are not parties to the Master Agreement.
Participating Addenda shall not be construed to amend the following provisions in this Master Agreement between the Lead State and Contractor that prescribe NASPO ValuePoint requirements: Term of the Master Agreement; Amendments; Participants and Scope; Administrative Fee; NASPO ValuePoint Summary and Detailed Usage Reports; NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Program Marketing and Performance Review; Right to Publish; Price and Rate Guarantee Period; and Individual Customers. Any such language shall be void and of no effect.
Participating Entities who are not states may under some circumstances sign their own Participating Addendum, subject to the consent to participation by the Chief Procurement Official of the state where the Participating Entity is located. Coordinate requests for such participation through NASPO ValuePoint. Any permission to participate through execution of a Participating Addendum is not a determination that procurement authority exists in the Participating Entity; they must ensure that they have the requisite procurement authority to execute a Participating Addendum.
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right to services. Subject to any specific conditions included in the Master Agreement, or as explicitly permitted in a Participating Addendum, Purchasing Entities may not resell Products (the definition of which includes services that are deliverables). Absent any such condition or explicit permission, this limitation does not prohibit: payments by employees of a Purchasing Entity for Products; sales of Products to the general public as surplus property; and fees associated with inventory transactions with other governmental or nonprofit entities and consistent with a license rights granted for use of intellectual property.
Individual Customers.
Except to the extent modified by a Participating Addendum, each Purchasing Entity shall follow the terms and conditions of the Master Agreement and applicable Participating Addendum and will have the same rights and responsibilities for their purchases as the Lead State has in the Master Agreement, including but not limited to, any indemnity or right to recover any costs as such right is defined in the Master Agreement and applicable Participating Addendum for their purchases. Each Purchasing Entity will be responsible for its own charges, fees, and liabilities. The Contractor will apply the charges and invoice each Purchasing Entity individually.
Independent Contractor.
The Contractor is an independent contractor. Contractor shall have no authorization, express or implied, to bind the Lead State, Participating States, other Participating Entities, or Purchasing Entities to any agreements, settlements, liability or understanding whatsoever, and agrees not to hold itself out as an agent except as expressly set forth herein or as expressly agreed in any Participating Addendum.
Contracting Personnel.
Contractor must provide adequate contracting personnel to assist states with the completing and processing Participating Addenda. It is preferred that each Contractor be able to provide each Participating Entity with a primary contact person for that Participating Entity.
Changes in Contractor Representation.
The Contractor must n
Master Agreement in writing within 10 calendar days of the change. The Lead State reserves the right to approve changes in key personnel, as identified in the Con
The Contractor agrees to propose replacement key personnel having substantially equal or better education, training, and experience as was possessed by the key person proposed and evalua Contractor Verification.
The Contractor is responsible for delivering products or performing services under the terms and conditions set forth in the Master Agreement. The Contractor must ensure partners utilized in the performance of this contract adhere to all the terms and conditions. The term Partner will be utilized in naming the relationship a Contractor has with another company to market and sell under the contract. Participating Entities will have final determination/approval if a Partner may be approved for that state in the role identified by the Contractor.
Contractor Performance Meeting.
An annual performance meeting may be held each year with the NASPO ValuePoint Sourcing Team. Historically performance meetings have been held in Minnesota, but the Lead State may hold the meetings in person or virtually at All contractors that are invited to participate must send their Primary Account Representative, unless an exception is granted in writing by the Lead State. It is possible that not all contractors will be invited to participate in a performance meeting.
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Laws and Regulations.
Any and all Products offered and furnished shall comply fully with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including Minn. Stat. § 181.59 prohibiting discrimination and business registration requirements of the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. To the extent any purchase is subject to Federal Acquisition Regulations, as may be required by the terms of a federal grant, a Participating Entity and Contractor may include in their Participating Addendum terms that reflect such a requirement.
Price and Rate Guarantee Period.
All minimum discounts and rates must be guaranteed for the initial term of the Master Agreement. Following the initial Master Agreement period, any request for minimum discount or rate adjustment must be for a guarantee period as offered by the Contractor, and must be made at least 30 days prior to the effective date. Requests for minimum discount or rate adjustment must include sufficient documentation supporting the request. Any adjustment or amendment to the Master Agreement shall not be effective unless approved by the Lead State. No retroactive adjustments to minimum discounts or rates will be allowed.
Premium Savings Package Program.
The Lead State reserves the right to create a Premium Savings Package Program (PSP) as outlined in the Definitions, Paragraph 2.ee of Exhibit A. Participation by Contractor is voluntary. The details and commitments of the PSP will be detailed as a part of any request for Contractor to participate.
Services.
Participating Entities must explicitly allow services in their Participating Addenda for the approved services to be allowed under that Participating Addendum. The Participating Addendum by each Participating Entity will address service agreement terms and related travel.
Ordering.
Master Agreement and purchase order numbers shall be clearly shown on all acknowledgments, packing slips, invoices, and on all correspondence.
Purchasing Entities may define entity or project-specific requirements and informally compete the requirement am
requirements are aggregated or other firm commitments may be made to achieve reductions in pricing. This procedure may be modified in Participating Addend
Purchasing Entity may in its sole discretion determine which Master Agreement Contractors should be solicited for a quote. The Purchasing Entity may select the quote that it considers most advantageous, cost and other factors considered.
Each Purchasing Entity will identify and utilize its own appropriate purchasing procedure and documentation. res regarding the
ordering of supplies or services contemplated by this Master Agreement.
Contractor shall not begin work without a valid Purchase Order or other appropriate commitment document under the law of the Purchasing Entity.
Orders may be placed consistent with the terms of this Master Agreement during the term of the Master Agreement.
All Orders pursuant to this Master Agreement, at a minimum, shall include:
The service description or supplies being delivered;
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The place and requested time of delivery;
A billing address;
The name, phone number, and address of the Purchasing Entity representative; proposal;
A ceiling amount of the order for services being ordered; The Master Agreement identifier; and
Statement of Work, when applicable.
All communications concerning administration of Orders placed shall be furnished solely to the authorized ng office, or to such other individual identified in writing in the Order.
Orders must be placed pursuant to this Master Agreement prior to the termination date thereof, but may have a delivery date or performance period up to 120 days past the then-current termination date of this Master Agreement. Contractor is reminded that financial obligations of Purchasing Entities payable after the current applicable fiscal year are contingent upon agency funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made available.
Notwithstanding the expiration, cancellation or termination of this Master Agreement, Contractor agrees to perform in accordance with the terms of any Orders then outstanding at the time of such expiration or termination.
Contractor shall not honor any Orders placed after the expiration, cancellation or termination of this Master Agreement, or otherwise inconsistent with its terms. Orders from any separate indefinite quantity, task orders, or other form of indefinite delivery order arrangement priced against this Master Agreement may not be placed after the expiration or termination of this Master Agreement, notwithstanding the term of any such indefinite delivery order agreement.
Trade-In.
Any trade-in programs offered during the life of the Master Agreement must be approved by the Lead State.
Participating Entities must explicitly allow trade-in programs in their Participating Addenda for the approved programs to be allowed under that Participating Addendum. Trade-in value shall not decrease the discounts offered through the Master Agreement.
Shipping and Delivery.
The prices are the delivered price to any Purchasing Entity for standard 3-5 day shipping. If an order is requested with expedited shipping, the Contractor must provide a firm quote. All deliveries shall be FOB Destination, freight pre-paid, with all transportation and handling charges paid by the Contractor. Responsibility and liability for loss or damage shall remain the warranty obligations. Any order for less than the specified amount is to be shipped with the freight prepaid and added as a separate item on the invoice. Any portion of an Order to be shipped without transportation charges that is back ordered shall be shipped without charge.
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Specific delivery instructions, including FOB Inside Delivery, will be noted on the order form or Purchase Order.
Any damage to the building interior, scratched walls, damage to the freight elevator, etc., will be the responsibility of the Contractor. If damage does occur, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to promptly notify the Purchasing Entity placing the Order.
crating charges. Cases shall be of durable construction, good condition, properly labeled and suitable in every Order number and other information sufficient for the Purchasing Entity to properly identify the shipment as outlined in the Participating Addendum of the Purchasing Entity.
Inspection and Acceptance.
Where the Master Agreement, a Participating Addendum, or an Order does not otherwise specify a process for inspection and Acceptance, this section governs. This section is not intended to limit rights and remedies under the applicable commercial code.
Acceptance. Purchasing Entity shall determine whether all Products and Services delivered meet the Contractor's published specifications. No payment shall be made for any Products or Services until the Purchasing Entity has accepted the Products or Services. The Purchasing Entity will make every effort to notify the Contractor within thirty (30) calendar days following delivery of non-acceptance of a Product or completion of Service. In the event that the Contractor has not been notified within 30 calendar days from delivery of Product or completion of Service, the Product and Services will be deemed accepted on the 31st day after delivery of Product or completion of Services. Failure to reject upon receipt, however, does not relieve the Contractor of liability for latent or hidden material defects. Acceptance of such goods may be revoked in accordance with the provisions of the applicable commercial code, and the Contractor is liable for any resulting expense incurred by the Purchasing Entity related to the preparation and shipping of Product rejected and returned, or for which Acceptance is revoked. The warranty period shall begin upon Acceptance. If the parties agree to acceptance testing, the terms of subsection (c), below, apply.
Acceptance Testing. The Purchasing Entity and the Contractor shall determine if Acceptance Testing is applicable and required for the purchase.
standard of performance prior to Acceptance by the Purchasing Entity.
The Acceptance Testing period shall be thirty (30) calendar days starting from the day after the Product is delivered or, if installed, the day after the Product is installed and Contractor certifies that the Product is ready for Acceptance Testing. If the Product does not meet the standard of performance during the initial period of Acceptance Testing, Purchasing Entity may, at its discretion, continue Acceptance Testing on a day-to-day basis until the standard of performance is met. Upon rejection, the Contractor will have fifteen (15) calendar days to cure the standard of performance issue(s). If after the cure period, the Product still has not met the standard of performance, the Purchasing Entity may, at its option: (a) declare Contractor to be in breach and terminate the Order; (b) demand replacement Product from Contractor at no additional cost to Purchasing Entity; or, (c) continue the cure period for an additional time period agreed upon by the Purchasing Entity and the Contractor.
No Product shall be deemed Accepted and no charges shall be paid until the standard of performance is met. Products that do not meet specifications may be rejected. Failure to reject upon receipt, however, does not relieve the Contractor of liability for material (nonconformity that substantially impairs value) latent or hidden defects subsequently revealed when goods are put to use. Acceptance of such goods may be revoked in accordance with the provisions of the applicable commercial code, and the Contractor is liable for any resulting expense incurred by the Purchasing Entity related to the preparation and shipping of Product rejected and returned, or for which Acceptance is revoked. The warranty period shall begin upon Acceptance. 1537
If any services do not conform to contract requirements, the Purchasing Entity may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in Order amount. When defects cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Purchasing Entity may require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements; and reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of services performed.
Title of Product.
Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms are defined as follows:
obligations to Purchasing Entity.
Contractor-branded hardware products.
s all patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights of a party.
Upon Acceptance by the Purchasing Entity, Contractor shall convey to Purchasing Entity title to the Equipment free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, or other security interests. rights to use the software delivered by Contractor are governed by the terms of the applicable end-user license agreement. Unless different a Participating
Addendum or the issuance of an Order and shall meet or exceed the terms set forth in this Master Agreement.
Unless expressly otherwise agreed, microcode, firmware or operating system software required to enable the Equipment with which it is shipped to perform its basic or enhanced functions, is licensed for use solely on such Equipment.
Contractor grants Purchasing Entity a non-exclusive, non-transferable, irrevocable license to use (without the and
governmental purposes, only and solely in accordance with the applicable service specification and subject to this Master Agreement. The grant of this license is s
. Such license shall be perpetual
unless granted pursuant to the purchase of a subscription, in which case the license shall be for the term of the subscription. Purchasing Entity may authorize its service providers to use the Deliverables, but solely on Purchasing Purchasing Entity business or governmental purposes, and Purchasing Entity shall This section shall not affect a Purchasing
ed by Contractor or its licensors, licenses
sale of used products to employees or former employees.
Contractor reserves for itself all Proprietary Rights that it has not expressly granted to Purchasing Entity herein.
The license granted in this clause 20(c) does not apply to: (i) Equipment; (ii) Contractor-branded generally available software; or (ii) items licensed or otherwise provided under a separate agreement. Contractor is not limited in developing, using, or marketing services or products that are similar to the Deliverables or Professional Services ty obligations to Purchasing
Entity, in using the Deliverables or performing similar Professional Services for any other projects. Notwithstanding s subject to
Purchasing Entity approval.
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Any and all licensing, maintenance, cloud services, or order specific agreements referenced within the terms and conditions of this Master Agreement are agreed to only to the extent that the terms do not conflict with the terms of the Participating Addendum or the terms of the Master Agreement as incorporated into the Participating event of a conflict in the terms and conditions, the conflict shall be resolved as detailed in the Order of Precedence defined herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, licensing, maintenance, cloud services agreements, or order specific agreements may be further negotiated by the Contractor or, if applicable, the Licensor, and the potential Purchasing Entity, provided the contractual documents are duly executed in writing.
If (i) Contractor is or becomes aware of any infringement claim made against a third-party branded product offered by Contractor through this Master Agreement, (ii) the third-party branded product is determined to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of another third party, and (iii) such infringement is not remedied by the third party so that the product is no longer infringing, Contractor shall immediately cease offering the product under this Master Agreement and notify the Lead State, NASPO, Participating Entities, and purchasers of the product.
Warranty.
The Contractor must ensure warranty service and maintenance for all equipment, including third party products provided. The Contractor must facilitate the Manufacturer or Publisher warranty and maintenance of third party products furnished through the Master Agreement. The Contractor shall provide the warranty service and maintenance for equipment and all peripherals on the Master Agreement.
System Failure or Damage.
In the event of system failure or damage caused by the Contractor or its Product, the Contractor shall use reasonable efforts to restore or assist in restoring the system to operational capacity. The Contractor shall be responsible under this provision to the extent a 'system' is defined at the time of the Order; otherwise the rights of the Purchasing Entity shall be governed by the Warranty.
Payment.
Payment after Acceptance is normally made within 30 days following the date the entire order is delivered or the date a correct invoice is received, whichever is later. After 45 days the Contractor may assess overdue account charges up to a maximum rate of one percent per month on the outstanding balance, unless a different late payment amount is specified in a Participating Addendum, Order, or otherwise prescribed by applicable law.
Payments will be remitted by mail or electronically. Payments may be made via a State or political subdivision Prices are exclusive of taxes, duties, and fees, unless otherwise quoted. If a withholding tax is required by law, the tax will be added and identified on the applicable invoice. All applicable taxes, duties, and fees must be identified on the quote.
Leasing or Alternative Financing Methods.
Lease purchase and term leases are allowable only for Purchasing Entities whose rules and regulations permit leasing of software. Individual Purchasing Entities may enter into a lease agreement for the products covered in this Master Agreement, if they have the legal authority to enter into these types of agreements without going through a competitive process and if the applicable PAs permit leasing. No lease agreements will be reviewed or evaluated as part of the RFP evaluation process.
Contract Provisions for Orders Utilizing Federal Funds.
Pursuant to Appendix II to 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards, Orders funded with federal funds may have additional contractual requirements or certifications that must be satisfied at the time the Order is placed or upon delivery. These federal requirements may be 1539
proposed by Participating Entities in Participating Addenda and Purchasing Entities for incorporation in Orders placed under this Master Agreement.
Self Audit.
The Contractor must conduct at a minimum a quarterly self-audit, unless approved by the Lead State. The audit will sample a minimum of one tenth of one percent (.001) of orders with a maximum of 100 audits per quarter conducted.
For example: Up to 1,000 sales = 1 audit; 10,000 sales = 10 audits; Up to 100,000 sales = 100 audits. This will be a random sample of orders and invoices and must include documentation of pricing. Summary findings must be reported to Lead State with actions to correct documented findings.
Assignment/Subcontracts.
Contractor shall not assign, sell or otherwise transfer all or any part of this Master Agreement without prior written consent from the Lead State, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld.
The Lead State, or Participating Entity, shall not assign, delegate or otherwise transfer all or any part of this Master Agreement without prior written consent from Contractor, except for assignment or delegation to a Participating Entity State agency or eligible Purchasing Entity. The Lead State reserves the right to assign any rights or duties, including written assignment of contract administration duties to NASPO ValuePoint and other third parties.
Insurance.
Contractor shall, during the term of this Master Agreement, maintain in full force and effect, the insurance described in this section. Contractor shall acquire such insurance from an insurance carrier or carriers legally authorized to conduct business in the Lead State and in -, Class VII or better, in the most recently
option, result in termination of its Participating Addendum.
Coverage shall be written on an occurrence basis. The minimum acceptable limits shall be as indicated below:
Commercial General Liability covering premises operations, independent contractors, products and completed operations, blanket contractual liability, personal injury (including death), advertising liability, and property damage, with a limit of not less than $1 million per occurrence/$2 million general aggregate; Contractor must comply with any applicable State Workers Compensation or Employers Liability Insurance requirements.
Contractor shall pay premiums on all insurance policies. Contractor will use reasonable efforts to give thirty (30) days prior written notice to State prior to cancellation or non-renewal of any of the policies providing such coverage; provided, however that Contractor shall not be obligated to provide such notice if, concurrently with such cancellation or non-renewal, Contractor obtains coverage from different insurer(s) meeting the requirements described herein.
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endorsement is provided to the applicable state.
During the term of this Master Agreement, Contractor shall upon request provide to the Lead State and Participating Entities evidence of coverage that meets the requirements of this Section and the applicable Participating Addendum. Failure to provide evidence of coverage, within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of request
termination or the termination of any Participating Addendum.
Participating Addendum, or any Purchase Order.
Administrative Fees.
The Contractor shall pay to NASPO ValuePoint, or its assignee, a NASPO ValuePoint Administrative Fee of onequarter of one percent (0.25% or 0.0025) no later than sixty (60) days following the end of each calendar quarter.
The NASPO ValuePoint Administrative Fee shall be submitted quarterly and is based on all sales of products and services under the Master Agreement (less any charges for taxes or shipping). The NASPO ValuePoint Administrative Fee is not negotiable.
The NASPO ValuePoint Administrative Fee in this section shall be based on the gross amount of all sales (less any charges for taxes or shipping) at the adjusted prices (if any) in Participating Addenda.
Additionally, some states may require an additional fee be paid directly to the state only on purchases made by Purchasing Entities within that state. For all such requests, the fee level, payment method and schedule for such reports and payments will be incorporated into the Participating Addendum that is made a part of the Master Agreement. The Purchasing Entity may allow the Contractor to adjust the Master Agreement pricing to account for these additional fees for purchases made by Purchasing Entities within the jurisdiction of the Participating Entity. All such agreements shall not affect the NASPO ValuePoint Administrative Fee percentage or the prices paid by the Purchasing Entities outside the jurisdiction of the state requesting the additional fee.
NASPO ValuePoint Reports
Sales Data Reporting. In accordance with this section, Contractor shall report to NASPO ValuePoint all Orders under this Master Agreement for which Contractor has invoiced the ordering entity or individual, including Orders invoiced to Participating Entity or Purchasing Entity employees for personal use if such use is permitted by this Master Agreement and the
Sales Data is a material requirement of this Master Agreement. Reporting requirements, including those related to the format, contents, frequency, or delivery of reports, may be updated by NASPO ValuePoint with reasonable notice to Contractor and without amendment to this Master Agreement. NASPO ValuePoint shall have exclusive ownership of any media on which reports are submitted and shall have a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty free, and transferable right to display, modify, copy, and otherwise use reports, data, and information provided under this section.
Summary Sales Data.
shall, using the reporting tool or template provided by NASPO ValuePoint, report Summary Sales Data to NASPO ValuePoint for each calendar quarter no later than thirty (30) days following the end of the quarter. If Contractor has no reportable Sales Data for the quarter, Contractor shall submit a zero-sales report. the Solicitation or by NASPO ValuePoint, including customer information, Order information, and line-item details. 1541
Contractor shall, using the reporting tool or template provided by NASPO ValuePoint, report Detailed Sales Data to NASPO ValuePoint for each calendar quarter no later than thirty (30) days following the end of the quarter. Detailed Sales Data shall be reported in the format provided in the Solicitation or provided by NASPO ValuePoint. The total sales volume of reported Detailed Sales Data shall be consistent with the total sales volume of reported Summary Sales Data.
Sales Data Crosswalks. Reserved.
Executive Summary. Contractor shall, upon request by NASPO ValuePoint, provide NASPO ValuePoint with an executive summary that includes but is not limited to a list of states with an active Participating Addendum, states with which Contractor is in negotiations, and any Participating Addendum roll-out or implementation activities and issues. NASPO ValuePoint and Contractor will determine the format and content of the executive summary.
NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Program Marketing, Training, and Performance Review.
Contractor agrees to work cooperatively with NASPO ValuePoint personnel. Contractor agrees to present plans force
regarding the Master Agreement contract, including the competitive nature of NASPO ValuePoint procurements, the Master agreement and participating addendum process, and the manner in which qualifying entities can participate in the Master Agreement.
Contractor agrees, as Participating Addendums become executed, if requested by ValuePoint personnel to provide plans to launch the program within the Participating Entity. Plans will include time frames to launch the agreement and confirmation that the Con
as available in the Participating Entity.
Contractor agrees, absent anything to the contrary outlined in a Participating Addendum, to consider customer proposed terms and conditions, as deemed important to the customer, for possible inclusion into the customer agreement. Contractor will ensure that their sales force is aware of this contracting option.
Contractor agrees to participate in an annual contract performance review at a location selected by the Lead State and NASPO ValuePoint, which may include a discussion of marketing action plans, target strategies, marketing materials, as well as Contractor reporting and timeliness of payment of administration fees.
Contractor acknowledges that the NASPO ValuePoint logos may not be used by Contractor in sales and marketing until a logo use agreement is executed with NASPO ValuePoint.
The Lead State expects to evaluate the utilization of the Master Agreement at the annual performance review.
Lead State may, in its discretion, cancel the Master Agreement pursuant to Paragraph 42 of Exhibit A, or not exercise an option to renew, when Contractor utilization does not warrant further administration of the Master Agreement.
The Lead State may exercise its right to not renew the Master Agreement if contractor fails to record or report revenue for three consecutive quarters, upon 60-calendar day written notice to the Contractor. Cancellation based on nonuse or under-utilization will not occur sooner than two years after award of the Master Agreement. This subsection does not limit the discretionary right of either the Lead State or Contractor to cancel the Master Agreement pursuant to Paragraph 42 of Exhibit A or to terminate for default pursuant to Paragraph 44 of Exhibit A.
Contractor agrees to notify the Lead State and NASPO ValuePoint of any contractual most-favored-customer provisions in any Cooperative Purchasing Agreements that may affect the promotion of this Master Agreements or whose terms provide for adjustments to future rates or pricing based on rates, pricing in, or Orders from this master agreement. Upon request of the Lead State or NASPO ValuePoint, Contractor shall provide a copy of any such provisions. For the purposes of this paragraph, Cooperative Purchasing Agreement shall mean a cooperative 1542
purchasing program facilitating public procurement solicitations and agreements using a lead agency model. This does not include contracts with any federal agency or any federal contract.
Right to Publish.
Throughout the duration of this Master Agreement, Contractor must secure from the Lead State prior approval for the public release of information that pertains to the potential work or activities covered by the Master Agreement. This limitation does not preclude publication about the award of the Master Agreement or marketing activities consistent with any proposed and accepted marketing plan. The Contractor shall not make any representations of NASPO Val
Agreement without prior written consent. Failure to adhere to this requirement may result in termination of the Master Agreement for cause.
Records Administration and Audit.
The Contractor shall maintain books, records, documents, and other evidence pertaining to this Master Agreement and Orders placed by Purchasing Entities under it to the extent and in such detail as shall adequately reflect performance and administration of payments and fees. Contractor shall permit the Lead State, a Participating Entity, a Purchasing Entity, the federal government (including its grant awarding entities and the U.S. Comptroller General), and any other duly authorized agent of a governmental agency, to audit, inspect, examine, copy and transcribe Contractor's books, documents, papers and records directly pertinent to this Master Agreement or orders placed by a Purchasing Entity under it for the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions.
This right shall survive for a period of six (6) years following termination of this Agreement or final payment for any order placed by a Purchasing Entity against this Agreement, whichever is later, or such longer period as is required hereunder.
Without limiting any other remedy available to any governmental entity, the Contractor shall reimburse the applicable Lead State, Participating Entity, or Purchasing Entity for any overpayments inconsistent with the terms of records.
The rights and obligations herein exist in addition to any quality assurance obligation in the Master Agreement requiring the Contractor to self-audit contract obligations and that permits the Lead State to review compliance with those obligations.
Indemnification
arising from Contracto
and actions arising from breach of contract or warranty. urchasing
Entities, along with their officers and employees.
The indemnification obligations of this section do not apply in the event the claim or cause of action is the result of to bar any legal remedies the Contractor
Intellectual Property Indemnification.
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In the event of any such claim by any third party against the Indemnified Party that Products, Software, Services or Deliverables prepared, produced, or branded by Contractor and delivered pursuant to this Master Agreement infringe or misappropriate that third party's U.S. patent, copyright, trade secret, or other intellectual property rights ("Indemnified Claims"), the Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Contractor. The and hold harmless the Indemnified Party against any loss, cost, expense, or liability (including legal fees) arising out of such a claim, whether or not such claim is successful against the Indemnified Party.
If Contractor receives prompt notice of such a claim that in the Contractor's opinion is likely to result in an adverse ruling, the Contractor shall at its option (1) obtain a right for the Indemnified Party to continue using such Products, Deliverables, or Software or allow Contractor to continue performing the Services; (2) modify such Products, Software, Services, or Deliverables to make them non-infringing without materially affecting their utility or functionality; (3) replace such Products, Software, Services, or Deliverables with a non-infringing equivalent; or (4) refund any pre-paid fees for the allegedly infringing Services that have not been performed or provide a reasonable depreciated or pro rata refund for the allegedly infringing Product, Deliverables, or Software.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor shall have no obligation under this Section for any claim resulting or arising from (1) modifications of the Products, Software, Services, or Deliverables that were not performed by, on behalf of, or at the direction of Contractor; (2) the combination, operation, or use of the Products, Software, Services, or Deliverables in connection with a third-party product, software or service (the combination of which causes the claimed infringement); or (3) Contractor's compliance with written specifications or directions, including the incorporation of any software or other materials or processes provided by or requested by Indemnified Party. Contractor's duty to indemnify and defend under this Section is contingent upon: (a) Contractor receiving prompt written notice of the third-party claim or action for which Contractor must indemnify Indemnified Party, (b) Contractor having the right to solely control the defense and resolution of such claim or action, unless the law requires approval for a third party to defend the Indemnified Party and such approval is not received, and (c) cooperation with Contractor in defending and resolving such claim or action. This Section states exclusive remedies for any third-party intellectual property claim or action and nothing in this Master Agreement or elsewhere will obligate Contractor to provide any greater indemnity to Indemnified Party.
Limitations of Liability
The Parties agree that neither Contractor nor the indemnified party shall be liable to each other, regardless of the form of action, for consequential, incidental, indirect, or special damages except any claim related to bodily injury or death; an unauthorized release or breach of not public data as set forth more fully in Minn. Ch. 13; or a claim or demand based on patent, copyright, or other intellectual property infringement. 2 times the amount paid by Purchasing Entity to Contractor during the 12 months preceding the date of the dispute concerning any products and services, or $5,000,000, whichever is greater. This limit on liability does not apply to claims for bodily injury or death or for intellectual property infringement.
extend to any combination of the Product with any other product, system or method, unless the Product, system or method is:
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reasonably required, in order to use the Product in its intended manner, and the infringement could not have been avoided by substituting another reasonably available product, system or method capable of performing the same function; or
It would be reasonably expected to use the Product in combination with such product, system or method.
License of Pre-Existing Intellectual Property.
Intentionally deleted.
Assignment of Antitrust Rights.
Contractor irrevocably assigns to a Participating Entity who is a state any claim for relief or cause of action which the Contractor now has or which may accrue to the Contractor in the future by reason of any violation of state or federal antitrust laws (15 U.S.C. § 1- ons), as now in effect and as may be amended from time to time, in connection with any goods or services provided in that state for the purpose of carrying out the Contractor's obligations under this Master Agreement or Participating Addendum, including, at the Participating Entity's option, the right to control any such litigation on such claim for relief or cause of action.
Debarment.
The Contractor certifies that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction (contract) by any governmental department or agency. This certification represents a recurring certification made at the time any Order is placed under this Master Agreement. If the Contractor cannot certify this statement, attach a written explanation for review by the Lead State.
Governing Law and Venue.
The construction and effect of the Master Agreement after award shall be governed by the law of the state serving as Lead State. The construction and effect of any Participating Addendum or Order against the Master Venue for any claim, dispute or action concerning the terms of the Master Agreement shall be in the state serving as Lead State. Venue for any claim, dispute, or action concerning any Order placed against the Master Agreement or the effect of a Participating Addendum shall be in the If a claim is brought in a federal forum, then it must be brought and adjudicated solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for (in decreasing order of priority): the Lead State for claims relating to contract performance or administration if the Lead State is a party; a Participating State if a named party; the state where the Participating Entity or Purchasing Entity is located if either is a named party.
Confidentiality, Non-Disclosure, and Injunctive Relief.
Confidentiality. Contractor acknowledges that it and its employees or agents may, in the course of providing a Product under this Master Agreement, be exposed to or acquire information that is confidential to Purchasing Entity ients.
Any and all information of any form that is marked as confidential is or would by its nature be deemed confidential obtained by the other party or its employees or agents (the in the performance of this Master Agreement, including, but not necessarily limited to (1) any information of the originating party
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Any reports or other documents or items (including software) that result from the use of the Confidential Information by the receiving party shall be treated in the same manner as the Confidential Information.
Confidential Information does not include information that (1) is or becomes (other than by disclosure by the receiving party) publicly known; (2) is furnished by the originating party to others without restrictions similar to those imposed by this Master Agreement; (3) is rightfully in the possession without the obligation of nondisclosure prior to the time of its disclosure under this Master Agreement; (4) is obtained from a source other than the originating party without the obligation of confidentiality, (5) is disclosed with the written consent of the originating party or; (6) is independently developed by employees, agents or subcontractors of the receiving party who can be shown to have had no access to the Confidential Information.
Non-Disclosure. The receiving party shall hold Confidential Information in confidence, using at least the industry standard of confidentiality, and shall not copy, reproduce, sell, assign, license, market, transfer or otherwise dispose of, give, or disclose Confidential Information to third parties or use Confidential Information for any purposes whatsoever other than what is necessary to the performance of Orders placed under this Master Agreement.
Each party shall advise each of its employees and agents of their obligations to keep Confidential Information confidential. Contractor shall use commercially reasonable efforts to assist Purchasing Entity in identifying and preventing any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Confidential Information.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the receiving party shall advise the originating party, and the applicable Participating Entity, and the Lead State if the originating party is a Purchasing Entity, and the Lead State if the originating party is a Participating Entity, immediately if the receiving party learns or has reason to believe that any person who has had access to Confidential Information has violated or intends to violate the terms of this Master Agreement, and the receiving party shall at its expense cooperate with advise the originating party in seeking injunctive or other equitable relief in the name of either party against any such person.
Except as directed by the originating party, the receiving party will not at any time during or after the term of this Master Agreement disclose, directly or indirectly, any Confidential Information to any person, except in accordance with this Master Agreement, and that upon termination of this Master Agreement or at the request, the receiving party shall turn over to the originating party all documents, papers, and other matter in possession that embody Confidential Information.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor may keep one copy of such Confidential Information necessary for quality assurance, audits and evidence of the performance of this Master Agreement, and Purchasing Entity may retain Confidential Information to the extent and for the duration required by applicable law.
Injunctive Relief. Each party acknowledges that breach of this section, including disclosure of any Confidential Information, will cause irreparable injury to originating party that is inadequately compensable in damages. Accordingly, the originating party may seek and obtain injunctive relief against the breach or threatened breach of the foregoing undertakings, in addition to any other legal remedies that may be available. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the covenants contained herein are necessary for the protection of the legitimate business interests of Purchasing Entity and are reasonable in scope and content.
Purchasing Entity Law. These provisions shall be applicable only to extent they are not in conflict with the applicable public disclosure laws of any Purchasing Entity.
The rights granted Purchasing Entities and Contractor obligations under this section shall also extend to the data relating to Orders under this Master Agreement that identify the entity/customer, Order dates, line item 1546
descriptions and volumes, and prices/rates. This provision does not apply to disclosure to the Lead State, a Participating State, or any governmental entity exercising an audit, inspection, or examination pursuant to Paragraph 33 of Exhibit A. To the extent permitted by law, Contractor shall notify the Lead State of the identity of any entity seeking access to the Confidential Information described in this subsection.
Public Information.
This Master Agreement and all related documents are subject to disclosure pursuant to the Lead State information laws.
Cancellation.
Unless otherwise set forth in this Master Agreement, this Master Agreement may be canceled by either party upon 60 days written notice prior to the effective date of the cancellation. Further, any Participating Entity may cancel its participation upon 30 days written notice, unless otherwise stated in the Participating Addendum. Cancellation may be in whole or in part. Any cancellation under this provision shall not affect the rights and obligations attending orders outstanding at the time of cancellation, including any right of a Purchasing Entity to indemnification by the Contractor, rights of payment for Products delivered and accepted, rights attending any warranty or default in performance in association with any Order, and requirements for records administration and audit. Cancellation of the Master Agreement due to Contractor default may be immediate as set forth in Paragraph 44 of Exhibit A.
Force Majeure.
Neither party to this Master Agreement shall be held responsible for delay or default caused by fire, riot, unusually severe weather, other acts of God, or war which are beyond t terminate this Master Agreement after determining such delay or default will reasonably prevent successful performance of the Master Agreement.
Defaults and Remedies.
The occurrence of any of the following events shall be an event of default under this Master Agreement:
Nonperformance of contractual requirements; or
A material breach of this Master Agreement; or
Any certification, representation or warranty by Contractor in response to the RFP or in this Master Agreement that proves to be untrue or materially misleading; or Institution of proceedings under any bankruptcy, insolvency, court-ordered reorganization or similar law, by or against Contractor, or the appointment of a receiver or similar officer for Contractor or any of its property, which is not vacated or fully stayed within thirty (30) calendar days after the institution or occurrence thereof; or
Any default specified in another section of this Master Agreement.
Upon the occurrence of an event of default, except for material breach, the Lead State shall issue a written notice of default, identifying the nature of the default, and providing a period of 30 calendar days in which Contractor shall have an opportunity to cure the default. The Lead State shall not be required to provide advance written notice or a cure period and may immediately terminate this Master Agreement in whole or in part if the Lead State, in its sole discretion, determines that it is reasonably necessary to preserve public safety or prevent including liquidated damages to the extent provided for under this Master Agreement. The Lead State may immediately terminate this Master Agreement upon material breach of the Master Agreement by Contractor. 1547
If Contractor is afforded an opportunity to cure and fails to cure the default within the period specified in the written notice of default, Contractor shall be in breach of its obligations under this Master Agreement and the Lead State shall have the right to exercise any or all of the following remedies:
Exercise any remedy provided by law; and
Terminate this Master Agreement and any related contracts or portions thereof; and Impose liquidated damages as provided in this Master Agreement; and Suspend Contractor from being able to respond to future bid solicitations; and Withhold payment until the default is remedied.
Unless otherwise specified in the Participating Addendum, in the event of a default under a Participating Addendum, a Participating Entity shall provide a written notice of default as described in this section and shall have all of the rights and remedies under this paragraph regarding its participation in the Master Agreement, in addition to those set forth in its Participating Addendum. Unless otherwise specified in a Purchase Order, a Purchasing Entity shall provide written notice of default as described in this section and have all of the rights and remedies under this paragraph and any applicable Participating Addendum with respect to an Order placed by the Purchasing Entity.
Nothing in these Master Agreement Terms and Conditions shall be construed to limit the rights and remedies available to a Purchasing Entity under the applicable commercial code.
Waiver of Breach.
Failure of the Lead State, Participating Entity, or Purchasing Entity to declare a default or enforce any rights and remedies shall not operate as a waiver under this Master Agreement or Participating Addendum. Any waiver by the Lead State, Participating Entity, or Purchasing Entity must be in writing. Waiver by the Lead State or Participating Entity of any default, right or remedy under this Master Agreement or Participating Addendum, or by Purchasing Entity with respect to any Purchase Order, or breach of any terms or requirements of this Master Agreement, a Participating Addendum, or Purchase Order shall not be construed or operate as a waiver of any subsequent default or breach of such term or requirement, or of any other term or requirement under this Master Agreement, Participating Addendum, or Purchase Order.
Notices.
If one party is required to give notice to the other under the Master Agreement, such notice shall be in writing and shall be effective upon receipt. Delivery may be by certified United States mail or by hand, in which case a signed receipt shall be obtained. A facsimile or electronic transmission shall constitute sufficient notice, provided the receipt of the transmission is confirmed by the receiving party. Either party must notify the other of a change in address for notification purposes. All notices to the Lead State shall be addressed as follows:
Elizabeth Randa, Acquisition Management Specialist
112 Administration Bldg.
50 Sherburne Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155
[email protected]
No Waiver of Sovereign Immunity.
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or immunity, whether sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States or otherwise, from any claim or from the jurisdiction of any court.
This section applies to a claim brought against the Participating Entities who are states only to the extent Congress has section is also not a waiver by the state of any form of immunity, including but not limited to sovereign immunity and immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. 1549
Exhibit B: Minnesota Terms and Conditions
Change Requests.
The Lead State reserves the right to request, during the term of the Master Agreement, changes to the products offered within the Band(s). Products introduced during the term of the Master Agreement shall go through a formal review process. The process for updating the products offered within a Band is outlined in Paragraph 2 of Exhibit B. The Contractor shall evaluate and recommend products for which agencies have an expressed need. The Lead State shall require the Contractor to provide a summary of its research of those products being recommended for inclusion in the Master Agreement as well as defining how adding the product will enhance the Master Agreement. The Lead State may request that products, other than those recommended, are added to the Master Agreement.
In the event that the Lead State desires to add new products and services that are not included in the original Master Agreement, the Lead State requires that independent manufacturers and resellers cooperate with the already should be demonstrated to the Lead State. The Master Agreement shall be modified via supplement or amendment. The Lead State will negotiate the inclusion of the products and services with the Contractor. No products or services will be added to the Master Agreement without
Product and Service Schedule (PSS).
Creating the Product and Service Schedule (PSS). Contractor will use the attached sample PSS to create and maintain a complete listing of all products and services offered under the Master Agreement. The PSS must conform to the contracted minimum discounts. Contractor may create and maintain a separate PSS for a Participating Entity based on the requirements and restrictions of the Participating Entity.
Contractors are encouraged to provide remote learning bundles for K-12 Education. These bundles can be included in the response to the PSS.
Maintaining the PSS.
In General. Throughout the term of the Master Agreement, on a quarterly basis, Contractor may update the PSS to make model changes, add new products or services, or remove obsolete or discontinued products or services. Any updates to the PSS must conform to the Master Agreement requirements, including the scope of the Master Agreement and contracted minimum discounts.
Process. Contractor must provide notification to the Lead State of any changes to their PSS using the attached Action Request Form (ARF).
a)
manufactured products, or remove discontinued or obsolete products or services, and Contractor does not b)
PSS. If the proposed third-party manufacturer holds a NASPO Master Agreement for Computer Equipment, Contractor must obtain written authorization from that manufacturer. Contractor must have the Lead c) Contractor must maintain a historic record of all past PSSs on their dedicated NASPO ValuePoint website.
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d) Pursuant to the audit provisions of the Master Agreement, upon the request of NASPO ValuePoint, the Lead State, or a Participating Entity, Contractor must provide an historic version of any Baseline Price List.
Purchase Orders.
There will be no minimum order requirements or charges to process an individual purchase order. The Participating Addendum number and the PO number must appear on all documents (e.g., invoices, packing slips, etc.). The Ordering Risk of Loss or Damage.
The Purchasing Entity is relieved of all risks of loss or damage to the goods or equipment during periods of transportation, and installation by the Contractor and in the possession of the Contractor or their authorized agent.
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard and Cardholder Information Security.
Contractor assures all of its Network Components, Applications, Servers, and Subcontractors (if any) comply with the ecurity appliances;
rvers.
or telephone number.
Subcontractors (if any) must be responsible for the security of all Cardholder Data in its possession; and will only use Cardholder Data for assisting cardholders in completing a transaction, providing fraud control services, or for other uses specifically required by law. Contractor must have a business continuity program which conforms to PCIDSS to protect Cardholder Data in the event of a major disruption in its operations or in the event of any other disaster or system failure which may occur to operations; will continue to safeguard Cardholder Data in the event this Agreement terminates or expires; and ensure that a representative or agent of the payment card industry and a representative or agent of the Purchasing Entity shall be provided with full cooperation and access to conduct a thorough security review to validate compliance with PCIDSS.
Foreign Outsourcing of Work.
Upon request, the Contractor is required to provide information regarding the location of where services, data storage, and location of data processing under the Master Agreement will be performed.
State Audits (Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, subd. 5).
The books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices of the Contractor or other party, that are relevant to the Master Agreement or transaction are subject to examination by the contracting agency and either the tate Auditor as appropriate for a minimum of six years after the end of the Master Agreement or transaction. The Lead State reserves the right to authorize delegate(s) to audit this Master Agreement and transactions.
Certification of Nondiscrimination (in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 16C.053).
If the value of this Contract, including all extensions, is $50,000 or more, Contractor certifies it does not engage in and has no present plans to engage in discrimination against Israel, or against persons or entities doing business in Israel, when making decisions related to the operation of the contractor's business. For purposes of this section, "discrimination" includes but is not limited to engaging in refusals to deal, terminating business activities, or other actions that are intended to limit commercial relations with Israel, or persons or entities doing business in Israel, when such actions are taken in a manner that in any way discriminates on the basis of nationality or national origin and is not based on a valid business reason.
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Human Rights/Affirmative Action.
The Lead State requires affirmative action compliance by its Contractors in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 363A.36 and Minn. R. 5000.3400 to 5000.3600.
Covered Contracts and Contractors. If the Contract exceeds $100,000 and the Contractor employed more than 40 full-time employees on a single working day during the previous 12 months in Minnesota or in the state where it has its principal place of business, then the Contractor must comply with the requirements of Minn. Stat. § 363A.36 and Minn. R. 5000.3400-5000.3600.
Minn. R. 5000.3400-5000.3600 implement Minn. Stat. § 363A.36. These rules include, but are not limited to, criteria for contents, approval, and implementation of affirmative action plans; procedures for issuing certificates of sanctions, and notice and hearing; annual compliance reports; procedures for compliance review; and contract consequences for noncompliance. The specific criteria for approval or rejection of an affirmative action plan are contained in various provisions of Minn. R. 5000.3400 5000.3600 including, but not limited to, parts 5000.3420- 5000.3500 and parts 5000.3552 5000.3559.
Disabled Workers. Minn. R. 5000.3550 provides the Contractor must comply with the following affirmative action requirements for disabled workers.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR DISABLED WORKERS
(a) The Contractor must not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified. The Contractor agrees to take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment, and otherwise treat qualified disabled persons without discrimination based upon their physical or mental disability in all employment practices such as the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment, advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. (b) The Contractor agrees to comply with the rules and relevant orders of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights issued pursuant to the Minnesota Human Rights Act. (c)
noncompliance may be taken in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 363A.36 and the rules and relevant orders of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights issued pursuant to the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
(d) The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices in a form to be prescribed by the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human
action to employ and advance in employment qualified disabled employees and applicants for employment, and the rights of applicants and employees. (e) The Contractor must notify each labor union or representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract understanding, that the Contractor is bound by the terms of Minn. Stat. § 363A.36 of the Minnesota Human Rights Act and is committed to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment physically and mentally disabled persons. failure to implement its affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort to do so include, but are not limited to, suspension or revocation of a certificate of compliance by 1552
the commissioner, refusal by the commissioner to approve subsequent plans, and termination of all or part of the Contract by the commissioner or the State.
Certification. The Contractor hereby certifies that it is in compliance with the requirements of Minn. Stat. § 363A.36, subd. 1 and Minn. R. 5000.3400-5000.3600 and is aware of the consequences for noncompliance. It is agreed between the parties that Minn. Stat. 363.36 and Minn. R. 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based upon this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minn. Stat. § 363A.36 and Minn. R. 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are available upon request from the contracting agency.
Equal Pay Certification.
If required by Minn. Stat. §363A.44, the Contractor must have a current Equal Pay Certificate prior to Contract execution. If Contractor's Equal Pay Certificate expires during the term of this Contract, Contractor must promptly reapply for an Equal Pay Certificate with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and notify the State's Authorized Representative once the Contractor has received the renewed Equal Pay Certificate. If Contractor claims to be exempt, the Lead State may require Contractor to verify its exempt status.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Products provided under the Master Agreement must comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Agreement must state when a product is not in compliance. If any descriptive marketing materials are silent as to these requirements, the Contractor agrees that the customer can assume the product meets or exceeds the ADA requirements.
Nonvisual Access Standards.
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 16C.145, the Contractor shall comply with the following nonvisual technology access standards:
That the effective interactive control and use of the technology, including the operating system applications programs, prompts, and format of the data presented, are readily achievable by nonvisual means; That the nonvisual access technology must be compatible with information technology used by other individuals with whom the blind or visually impaired individual must interact; That nonvisual access technology must be integrated into networks used to share communications among employees, program participants, and the public; and
That the nonvisual access technology must have the capability of providing equivalent access by nonvisual means to telecommunications or other interconnected network services used by persons who are not blind or visually impaired.
These standards do not require the installation of software or peripheral devices used for nonvisual access when the information technology is being used by individuals who are not blind or visually impaired.
Accessibility Standards.
Contractor acknowledges and is fully aware that the Lead State (Executive branch state agencies) has developed IT Accessibility Standard effective September 1, 2010. The standard entails, in part, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Section 508 which can be viewed at: https://mn.gov/mnit/government/policies/accessibility/. The Standards apply to web sites, software applications, electronic reports and output documentation, training delivered in electronic formats (including, but not limited to, documents, videos, and webinars), among others. As upgrades are made to the software, products, or subscriptions available through this Contract, the Contractor agrees to 1553
develop functionality which supports accessibility. If any issues arise due to nonconformance with the above-mentioned accessibility Standards, the Contractor agrees to provide alternative solutions upon request at no additional charge to the State.
When updates or upgrades are made to the products or services available through this Contract, the Contractor agrees documentation, upon request, must be provided to the Lead State in advance of the change, occurring within an agreed upon timeframe sufficient for the state to review the changes and either approve them or request a remediation plan from the Contractor. Contractor warrants that its Products comply with the above-mentioned accessibility Standards and agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Lead State against any claims related to non-compliance of -mentioned accessibility Standards. If agreed-upon updates fail to improve the contract cancellation or for the Lead State to consider the Contractor in default.
Conflict Minerals.
Contractor agrees to provide information upon request regarding adherence to the Conflict Minerals section of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Section 1502).
See: http://beta.congress.gov/111/bills/hr4173/111hr4173enr.pdf#page=838 http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2012/2012-163.htm
Hazardous Substances.
To the extent that the goods to be supplied by the Contractor contain or may create hazardous substances, harmful physical agents or infectious agents as set forth in applicable state and federal laws and regulations, the Contractor must provide Material Safety Data Sheets regarding those substances. A copy must be included with each delivery.
Copyrighted Material Waiver.
The Lead State reserves the right to use, reproduce and publish proposals in any manner necessary for State agencies and local units of government to access the responses, including but not limited to photocopying, State Intranet/Internet postings, broadcast faxing, and direct mailing. In the event that the response contains copyrighted or trademarked ma
publish the information, regardless of whether the responder is the manufacturer or reseller of the products listed in the materials. By signing its response, the responder certifies that it has obtained all necessary approvals for the reproduction and distribution of the contents of its response and agrees to indemnify, protect, save and hold the Lead State, its representatives and employees harmless from any and all claims arising from the violation of this section and agrees to pay all legal fees incurred by the Lead State in the defense of any such action.
Publicity.
the quality or effectiveness of the
Assistant Director or designee of Office of State Procurement. Representations include any publicity, including but not limited to advertisements, notices, press releases, reports, signs, and similar public notices.
Performance While Dispute is Pending.
Notwithstanding the existence of a dispute, the parties shall continue without delay to carry out all of their responsibilities under the Master Agreement that are not affected by the dispute. If a party fails to continue without delay to perform its responsibilities under the Master Agreement, in the accomplishment of all undisputed work, any additional cost incurred by the other parties as a result of such failure to proceed shall be borne by the responsible party.
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Organizational Conflicts of Interest.
An organizational conflict of interest exists when, because of existing or planned activities or because of relationships with other persons:
the Contractor is unable or potentially unable to render impartial assistance or advice to the State; the Contrac
the Contractor has an unfair competitive advantage.
The Contractor agrees that if an organizational conflict of interest is discovered after award, an immediate and full disclos
State Procurement that shall include a description of the action the Contractor has taken or proposes to take to avoid or mitigate such conflicts. If an organizational conflict of interest is determined to exist, the Lead State may, at its discretion, cancel the Master Agreement. In the event the Contractor was aware of an organizational conflict of interest prior to the award of the Master Agreement and did not disclose the conflict to the Master Agreement Administrator, the Lead State may terminate the Master Agreement for default. The provisions of this clause shall be included in all Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Certification regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions. Instructions for certification:
By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier participant [responder] is providing the certification set out below.
The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the federal government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and debarment.
The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to whom this proposal [response] is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or had become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, ineligible lower tier covered transaction, participant, person, primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, have the meaning set out in the Definitions and Coverages section of rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the person to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.
The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this response that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction [subcontract equal to or exceeding $25,000] with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated. 1555
The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include this Lower Tier
covered transactions and in all solicitations for
lower tier covered transactions.
A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the list of parties excluded from federal procurement and nonprocurement programs.
Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and debarment.
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions.
The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.
Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
Government Data Practices.
The Contractor and the Lead State must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, (and where applicable, if the Lead State contracting party is part of the judicial branch, with the Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court as the same may be amended from time to time) as it applies to all data provided by the Lead State to the Contractor and all data provided to the Lead State by the Contractor. In addition, the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Contractor in accordance with the Master Agreement that is private, nonpublic, protected nonpublic, or confidential as defined by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Ch. 13 (and where applicable, that is not accessible to the public under the Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch).
In the event the Contractor receives a request to release the data referred to in this article, the Contractor must immediately notify the Lead State. The Lead State will give the Contractor instructions concerning the release of the data to the requesting party before the data is released. The civil remedies of Minn. Stat. § 13.08, apply to the release of the data by either the Contractor or the Lead State.
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Government Data Practices Act (and where applicable, the Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch), including legal fees and disbursements paid or incurred to enforce this provision of the Master Agreement. In the event that the Contractor subcontracts any or all of the work to be performed under the Master Agreement, the Contractor shall retain responsibility under the terms of this article for such work.
Survivability.
Certain rights and duties of the Lead State and Contractor will survive the expiration or cancellation of the RFP and resulting Master Agreement. These rights and duties include but are not limited to paragraphs: Indemnification; Limitations of Liability; State Audits; Government Data Practices; Governing Law and Venue; Publicity; and Administrative Fees.
Severability.
If any provision of the Master Agreement, including items incorporated by reference, is found to be illegal, unenforceable, or void, then both the Lead State and the Contractor shall be relieved of all obligations arising under such provisions. If the remainder of the Master Agreement is capable of performance it shall not be affected by such declaration or finding and shall be fully performed.
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Exhibit C: Requirements
Contractor Verification.
Contractor must be a manufacturer of a Product in - product that is manufactured by another company does not meet this requirement. If the Contractor ceases production, sells or assigns their manufacturing to another vendor, or otherwise no longer manufactures a product during the life of Warranty and Maintenance.
Contractor must ensure warranty service and maintenance for all equipment, including third party products provided.
The Contractor must facilitate the Manufacturer or Publisher warranty and maintenance of third party products furnished through the Master Agreement. The Contractor shall provide the warranty service and maintenance for equipment and all peripherals on the Master Agreement.
Website.
Master Agreement website must offer twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week availability, except for (i.e., public) on-line catalog and ordering systems. No other items or pricing may be shown on the website without written approval from the Lead State
Mandatory Specifications:
Designated Baseline Price List(s) (e.g., MSRP, List, or Education) Product and Service Schedule (PSS)
Product specifications, pricing, and configuration aids for the major product categories proposed that can be used to obtain an on-line quote,
Service options and service agreements available on the contract. Please refer to Paragraph 5.
Contact information for order placement, service concerns (warranty and maintenance), problem reporting, and billing concerns
Sales representatives for participating entities
Links to environmental certification, including but not limited to take-back/recycling programs, EPEAT, Energy Star, etc.
Desirable Specifications:
Purchase order tracking
Information on accessibility and accessible products
Signed Master Agreement
Online ordering capability with the ability to remember multiple ship to locations (if applicable to product) List of approved partners, if applicable
Within 30 calendar days of the notice of intent to award a Master Agreement, Contractor must provide a sample URL of the Master Agreement webpage to the Lead State for review and approval. The Lead State will review and determine acceptability of the website format and data. If the information is determined to be unacceptable or incorrect, the Contractor will have 15 calendar days to provide revisions to the Lead State. After the Lead State approves the website, Contractor may not make material changes to the website without notifying the Lead State through the ARF process and receiving written approval of the changes.
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Environmental Certifications.
Contractor must include environmental or supply chain responsibility certifications and registrations for products sold through this Contract on their website. Contractor must provide these certifications and registrations for specific products to Participating Entities upon request.
EPEAT Registration.
Contractor agrees that applicable products offered that have EPEAT Standards provided under the Master Agreement must have achieved a minimum EPEAT Bronze registration. This requirement does not apply to Band 3.
Contractor may propose the addition of a product that has not yet achieved a minimum EPEAT Bronze registration. The Lead State, in its sole discretion may require Contractor to provide the following documentation to support the addition of the proposed product:
cation process is
underway; or
CAB stating that the relevant product has been registered with the CAB and that verification is underway.
The Lead State reserves the right to reject the inclusion of such product, or if approved, require Contractor to remove the product at a later date if the product does not achieve a minimum EPEAT Bronze registration. The Contractor must remove any products that subsequently exit the verification process without achieving EPEAT Bronze or greater from the Master Agreement.
Third-Party Products.
Some products offered may be manufactured by a third party. Contractor, however, must provide or facilitate the warranty service and maintenance for all Third-Party Products on the Master Agreement either directly or pass-through from the manufacturer. Contractor may not offer products manufactured by another Contractor holding a Minnesota NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement for Computer Equipment without approval from the Lead State. Warranty for third-party products must be provided by the Contractor. Warranty documents for products manufactured by a third party are preferred to be delivered to the Participating Entity with the products. Contractor can only offer Third-Party Products in a Band they have been awarded.
Thirdtal sales under this Master Agreement. The Lead State may limit the sale of Third-Party Products through the Master Agreement during the life of the Master Agreement should Third-Party Product sales be determined to consistently exceed one third of the total sales under this Master Agreement. Such limitation may take the form of any action the Lead State so chooses, up to and including non-renewal or cancellation of the Master Agreement.
Partner Utilization.
If utilizing partners, the Contractor is responsible for the partners providing products and services, as well as warranty service and maintenance for equipment the partner provides. Participating Entities have the option of utilizing partners.
Contractor must provide a Participating Entity a copy of its plan for partner utilization upon request. Contractor must make available a list of approved partners for each Participating Entity. Participating Entities must approve specific Partners as outlined within the relevant Participating Addendum, and only partners approved by the Participating Entity may be deployed. The Participating Entity will define the process to add and remove partners in their Participating Addendum.
2019 National Defense Authorization Act, Section 889(f)(3).
Under the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, Section 889(f)(3), the US military is prohibited from purchasing video surveillance and telecommunications equipment from certain Chinese-owned technology firms. While US state are 1559
not subject to this act, there is increasing concern for the security of state data. Contractor certifies for the term of this Master Agreement that it is not subject to laws, rules, or policies potentially requiring disclosure of, or provision of access to, customer data to foreign governments or entities controlled by foreign governments, and that Contractor's Products do not contain, include, or utilize components or services supplied by any entity subject to the same.
Contractor also certifies that its Products do not contain, include, or utilize any covered technology prohibited under Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act, as amended. 1560
Exhibit D: Pricing Schedule
Attached and incorporated into this Master Agreement as Exhibit D is the Price Schedule. 1561
Exhibit D: Price Schedule
NASPO ValuePoint Computer Equipment (2023-2028)
CONTROL SET
Master Agreement: 23004
Contractor Name: Dell Marketing, LP
Awarded Bands:
x Band 1: Personal Computing Devices (Windows)
x Band 2: Personal Computing Devices (Non-Windows)
x Band 3: Servers and Storage
Band Category Code Category Description Discount off
Baseline List
1 1B Band 1 - Minimum Discount 18.0%
1 1T Band 1 - Third Party Product Minimum Discount 5.5% 2 2B Band 2 - Minimum Discount 18.0%
2 2T Band 2 - Third Party Product Minimum Discount 5.5% 3 3B Band 3 - Minimum Discount 18.0%
3 3T Band 3 - Third Party Product Minimum Discount 5.5% S-1 Standalone Services 4.0%
S-2 Warranty Services 4.0%
S-3 Training and Other Professional Services 4.0%
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Exhibit D: Price Schedule Discount Structure
Master Agreement: 23004
Contractor Name: Dell Marketing, LP
Baseline Price List: Posted on Contractor's dedicated NASPO ValuePoint website Band 1: Personal Computer Equipment (Windows OS)
Band Category Code Category Description Discount off
Baseline List
1 1B Band 1 - Minimum Discount 18.0%
1 1B-1 Desktops - Alienware, Inspiron, Vostro, XPS 0.5% 1 1B-2 Notebooks - Alienware, Inspiron, Vostro, XPS 2.5% 1 1B-3 Projectors/Monitors/Other Electronics 2.5%
1 1B-4 Displays 2.5%
1 1B-5 Imaging 2.5%
1 1B-6 Dell Branded - Printer accessories, parts, and toner 1.5% 1 1B-7 Spare Parts related to Band 1 0.5%
1 1B-8 Customer Kits 15.0%
1 1B-9 Ready to Ship configurations 4.0%
1 1T Band 1 - Third Party Product Minimum Discount 5.5% 1 1T-1 Selected Third Party - Software and Peripherals 0.5% Band 2: Personal Computer Equipment (Non-Windows OS)
Band Category Code Category Description Discount off
Baseline List
2 2B Band 2 - Minimum Discount 18.0%
2 2B-1 Commercial Chromebooks 15.0%
2 2B-2 Consumer Chromebooks 15.0%
2 2B-3 Projectors/Monitors/Other Electronics 2.5%
2 2B-4 Displays 2.5%
2 2B-5 Imaging 2.5%
2 2B-6 Dell Branded - Printer accessories, parts, and toner 1.5% 2 2B-7 Spare Parts related to Band 2 0.5%
2 2B-8 Customer Kits 15.0%
2 2B-9 Ready to Ship configurations 4.0%
2 2T Band 2 - Third Party Product Minimum Discount 5.5% 2 2T-1 Selected Third Party - Software and Peripherals (Non-discountable) 0.5% Band 3: Servers and Storage
Band Category Code Category Description Discount off
Baseline List
3 3B Band 3 - Minimum Discount 18.0%
3 3B-1 Spare Parts related to Band 3 0.5%
3 3B-2 Customer Kits 15.0%
3 3T Band 3 - Third Party Product Minimum Discount 5.5% 3 3T-1 Selected Third Party - Software and Peripherals 0.5% 1563
Exhibit D: Price Schedule Volume-Based Discounts
Master Agreement: 23004
Contractor Name: Dell Marketing, LP
Bands 1 & 2
1. Per Transaction Multiple Unit Discount(s)
Min $ Single Transaction Max $ Single Transaction Per Transaction Multiple Unit Discount
$100,000.00 $199,999.99 1.0%
$200,000.00 $399,999.99 2.0%
$400,000.00 $599,999.99 4.0%
$600,000.00 $999,999.99 6.0%
$1,000,000.00 No Maximum 8.0%
2. Cumulative Discount(s)
Threshold Discount Level
Up to 2B 0.0%
$2B to $4B 1.0%
$4B to $6B 2.0%
$6B to $8B 3.0%
$8B to $10B 4.0%
Greater than $10B 5.0%
3. Other Discount(s)
Band 3
1. Per Transaction Multiple Unit Discount(s)
Min $ Single Transaction Max $ Single Transaction Per Transaction Multiple Unit Discount
$250,000.00 $499,999.99 1.0%
$500,000.00 $999,999.99 2.0%
$1,000,000.00 $1,499,999.99 4.0%
$1,500,000.00 $1,999,999.99 6.0%
$2,000,000.00 No Maximum 8.0%
none
Contractor provides a contractual volume discount program as follows based on dollars in a single purchase order or combination of purchase orders submitted at one time by a Purchasing Entity, or multiple entities conducting a cooperative purchase.
Contractor provides a cumulative volume discount as follows based on dollars resulting from the cumulative purchases by all purchases made by Purchasing Entities for the duration of the Master Agreement.
Note: Cumulative Discount does not apply to Category Exceptions, 3rd party products, services, and special promotional offers
Note: Per Transaction Multiple Unit Discount does not apply to Category Exceptions, 3rd party products, services, and special promotional offers
Note: Per Transaction Multiple Unit Discount does not apply to Category Exceptions, 3rd party products, services, and special promotional offers.
Contractor provides a contractual volume discount program as follows based on dollars in a single purchase order or combination of purchase orders submitted at one time by a Purchasing Entity, or multiple entities conducting a cooperative purchase.
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Exhibit D: Price Schedule Volume-Based Discounts
2. Cumulative Discount(s)
Column1 Discount Level
Up to 2B 0.0%
$2B to $4B 1.0%
$4B to $6B 2.0%
$6B to $8B 3.0%
$8B to $10B 4.0%
Greater than $10B 5.0%
3. Other Discount(s)
Additional discount(s) available.
Contractor provides a cumulative volume discount as follows based on dollars resulting from the cumulative purchases by all purchases made by Purchasing Entities for the duration of the Master Agreement. none
Note: Cumulative Discount does not apply to Category Exceptions, 3rd party products, services, and special promotional offers.
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Exhibit D: Price Schedule Services
Master Agreement: 23004
Contractor Name: Dell Marketing, LP
Travel for Services will be negotiated with each Participating Entity in the Participating Addendum.
All Awarded Bands
Category Code Description of Service Percent Discount
S-1 Standalone Services 4.0%
S-2 Warranty Services 4.0%
S-3 Training and Other Professional Services 4.0%
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Exhibit D: Price Schedule Lease Rates
Master Agreement: 23004
Contractor Name: Dell Marketing, LP
All Awarded Bands
Optional: Lease Rates
Dell Financial Services (DFS’) payment solutions offer flexible end-of term options designed to suit each entity’s unique needs. Payment terms are generally from 24 through 60 months and are tailored to match the essential useful life of the equipment to the payment term. Payments can be billed monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually.
DFS payment solution rates are adjusted quarterly in accordance with a formula based on fluctuations in treasury notes. Our rates are a function of several factors including estimates of future residual values, prevailing interest rates, borrowing costs, general and administrative expenses, and solution structure. Once a payment schedule has commenced, the rate remains constant for the term of the schedule. 1567
Exhibit D: Price Schedule Prompt Payment Discount
Master Agreement: 23004
Contractor Name: Dell Marketing, LP
in 30
in 15, Net 30
in 10, Net 30
X Net 30
All Awarded Bands
Other (specify):
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Exhibit E: Contractor Terms and Conditions
Attached by reference as Exhibit E are the following Contractor document(s):
Software Licenses.
applicable end-user license agreement. Unless different terms have been agreed between the parties, the terms posted on www.dell.com/eula
upon request. Unless expressly otherwise agreed, microcode, firmware or operating system software required to enable the Equipment with which it is shipped to perform its basic or enhanced functions, is licensed for use solely on such Equipment.
Dell Return Policy. Customer may return Products to Supplier pursuant to the return policy at www.dell.com/returnspolicy. Equipment Warranty. Unless provided otherwise in a Schedule, additional terms governing the limited warranties for Equipment are found at https://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/uscorp1/terms-of-sale-commercialand-public-sector-warranties?c=us&l=en&s=corp or in the applicable documentation or Product Notice for the specific Equipment.
Product- and Service-Specific Terms. Scope and details of Services and Product-specific terms are specified in the applicable standard service description that is attached to or referred in a Schedule or Quote, or is made available through the then-current Supplier website for product- or service-specific terms, currently located at www.dell.com/offeringspecificterms
of the date of the applicable Quote, shall be deemed incorporated into the Order. Scope and details of customized Professional Services not covered by such a standard description shall be documented in a mutually These Contractor terms and conditions are being provided for informational purposes only. They are intended to be negotiated by Contractor and a Participating Entity as part of a Participating Addendum, or by Contractor and a Purchasing Entity as part of an Order, and shall apply only as agreed to in writing by the parties. Unless such terms are expressly accepted in writing, terms in the following document(s) that derogate the application to a Purchasing Entity of a corresponding term in this Master Agreement or applicable Participating Addendum shall be deemed void. 1569
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Quotation
22892 Mill Creek Drive Date: 10/31/24
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Quotation #: SIDQ51210
Phone (949)748-8700; Fax (949)748-8706
www.sidepath.com
Valid Until: 11/30/24
Prepared By: Dave Reboja
Project ID: SIDPROJECT48050
Bill To: Ship To:
City of San Clemente City of San Clemente
Attn: Josh Pillow Attn: Josh Pillow
100 Avenida Presidio
Suite 3
San Clemente, CA 92672
100 Avenida Presidio
Suite 3
San Clemente, CA 92672
Phone: +1 949-361-8200 Phone: +1 949-361-8200
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Qty Item Code Description Unit Price Ext. Price
DELL-NASPO-23026 NASPO# 23026 | State Addendum #7-23-70-55-01 R660 Server: Intel Xeon Gold 6426Y Procs, 512GB MEM, 3 Years Support, Sidepath Installation 3000182733593.1 4 210-BEQQ PowerEdge R660 Server $16,003.28 $64,013.12
461-AAIG Trusted Platform Module 2.0 V3
321-BHRW 2.5" Chassis with up to 10 Hard Drives (SAS/SATA), 2CPU, PERC11 338-CHTG Intel Xeon Gold 6426Y 2.5G, 16C/32T, 16GT/s, 37.5M Cache, Turbo, HT (185W) DDR5-4800
338-CHTG Intel Xeon Gold 6426Y 2.5G, 16C/32T, 16GT/s, 37.5M Cache, Turbo, HT (185W) DDR5-4800
379-BDCO Additional Processor Selected
379-BFFD No HBM
412-ABCJ Standard Heatsink for 2 CPU configuration (CPU less than or equal to 185W)
370-AAIP Performance Optimized
370-BBRX 5600MT/s RDIMMs
780-BCDI No RAID
405-ABCQ PERC H355 Controller Front
750-ADRI Front PERC Mechanical Parts, rear load
384-BBBL Performance BIOS Settings
800-BBDM UEFI BIOS Boot Mode with GPT Partition
384-BCUJ 4 Very High Performance Fans for 2 CPU
450-AKLF Dual, Redundant(1+1), Hot-Plug Power Supply,1100W MM(100-240Vac) Titanium
330-BBYY Riser Config 2, Low Profile 3x16 LP Slots (2xLP Gen5 + 1xLP Gen4) 329-BJJY Motherboard supports ONLY CPUs below 250W. Cannot upgrade to CPUs 250W and above
528-CTID iDRAC9, Datacenter 16G
If you have any questions regarding this quotation, please contact:
David Vento | 714.724.0417 | [email protected]
This document is proprietary and confidential and is intended solely for the recipient.
No part of this document may be disclosed in any manner to a third party who is not affiliated with the recipient.
Sidepath - R660 Gold 6426Y Procs, 512GB, 3 Years, Sidepath Page 1 of 3 Attachment 4
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Qty Item Code Description Unit Price Ext. Price
528-CTZH OpenManage Enterprise Advanced Plus
540-BFDQ Intel X710-T4L Quad Port 10GbE Base-T, OCP 3.0 Version 2 540-BDKD Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 1GbE LOM
325-BEUG PowerEdge 1U LCD Bezel
350-BCKC Dell Luggage Tag
403-BCRU BOSS-N1 controller card + with 2 M.2 480GB (RAID 1) 470-AFMG BOSS Cables and Bracket for R660
350-BBXM No Quick Sync
379-BCSF iDRAC,Factory Generated Password
379-BCQX iDRAC Service Module (ISM), NOT Installed
379-BCQY iDRAC Group Manager, Disabled
611-BBBF No Operating System
605-BBFN No Media Required
770-BDMT Cable Management Arm
770-BECD ReadyRails Sliding Rails Without Cable Management Arm or Strain Relief Bar (A15)
631-AACK No Systems Documentation, No OpenManage DVD Kit 340-DBXZ PowerEdge R660 Shipping
340-DBYC PowerEdge R660 Shipping Material, 10x2.5", 8x2.5" Smart Flow or 16xEDSFF
343-BBTT PowerEdge R660 CCC Marking, No CE Marking
887-0991 ProSupport Plus Mission Critical 7x24 Technical Support and Assistance 3 Years
887-0997 ProSupport Plus Mission Critical 4-Hour 7x24 On-Site Service with Emergency Dispatch 3 Years
887-1076 Dell Hardware Limited Warranty Plus On-Site Service 951-2015 Thank you for choosing Dell ProSupport Plus. For tech support, visit //www.dell.com/contactdell
370-BBRY (16) 32GB RDIMM, 5600MT/s, Dual Rank
400-AXTV 480GB SSD SATA Read Intensive 6Gbps 512 2.5in Hot-plug AG Drive, 1 DWPD
450-AALV (2) Power Cord - C13, 3M, 125V, 15A (North America, Guam, North Marianas, Philippines, Samoa, Vietnam) 540-BCRR Intel X710-T4L Quad Port 10GbE BASE-T Adapter, PCIe Low Profile SubTotal $64,013.12 If you have any questions regarding this quotation, please contact: David Vento | 714.724.0417 | [email protected] This document is proprietary and confidential and is intended solely for the recipient. No part of this document may be disclosed in any manner to a third party who is not affiliated with the recipient.
Sidepath - R660 Gold 6426Y Procs, 512GB, 3 Years, Sidepath Page 2 o1583 f 3 Qty Item Code Description Unit Price Ext. Price
Professional Services
1 SID-PS-PE-IMP-SVR-1-5 Sidepath implementation service provides a base-level $3,200.00 $3,200.00 PowerEdge server deployment. Service includes installation of up to five (5) PowerEdge servers into compatible racks, integration with an existing network with appropriate labeling and cable management within the rack.
Payment Terms from Ship Date: Net 30
Pricing does not include Sales Tax or Shipping/Handling unless specifically stated in quote. CA Shipments: CA Electronic Waste Recycling (eWaste) Fee will apply to monitors, laptops or tablets. Product Total $67,213.12 Taxes $4,961.02
Grand Total $72,174.14
Unless you have a separate written agreement that specifically applies to this order, your order will be subject to and governed by Sidepath's Purchasing Terms and Conditions, which are located at: www.sidepath.com/terms. The Purchasing Terms and Conditions are incorporated herein by reference and available in hard copy upon your request.
Note: Sidepath will collect sales tax for orders shipped to these six states: AZ, CA, MA, NV, TX and WA. For orders shipped outside of these six states, it will be the customer's responsibility to report the tax as Sales & Use Tax.
Please contact me if I can be of further assistance.
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Sidepath - R660 Gold 6426Y Procs, 512GB, 3 Years, Sidepath Page 3 o1584 f 3 910 Calle Negocio
2nd Floor
San Clemente, California
www.san-clemente.org
AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 1
Meeting Date: November 19, 2024 Agenda Item: 11P.
Department: Public Works
Prepared By: Amir K. Ilkhanipour, P.E., Principal Civil Engineer Subject:
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CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AND FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE SAN CLEMENTE VILLAS BY THE SEA STORM DRAIN REPAIR, PROJECT NO. 26001 ..body
Fiscal Impact:
The total construction cost of $86,364 is within the approved budget of $95,500 from the Storm Drain Depreciation Reserve Fund / Storm Drain Rehabilitation, Account No. 059-553-43420-000- 26001.
Summary:
Before the Council is the acceptance and Notice of Completion (Attachment 1) for the San Clemente Villas by the Sea Storm Drain Repair, as shown below:
Background:
On September 5, 2023, the City Council awarded a construction contract to GCI Construction, Inc., a local contractor for the San Clemente Villas by the Sea Storm Drain Repair Project (Attachment 2). The work consisted of the immediate excavation and repair of damaged storm drain facilities that had damaged the adjacent slope. This work was conducted as an emergency to prevent and mitigate any potential slope damage in advance of the coming rainy season.
The repair work was substantively completed on July 3, 2023, however, there were minor improvements (i.e., re-installation of wrought iron fence and slurry backfill of a hole) that were planned to be completed that hinged on an agreement with the San Clemente Villas by the Sea management team. Due to challenges with finalizing an agreement, the project was never completed. Due to a change of property owners, there is an agreement with the City and the 1585
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current property owner for the remaining minor repairs that will be performed by another contractor who is currently working on another segment of this storm drain. GCI is in agreement with the City for the minor improvements to be performed by the other contractor; therefore, the contract with GCI can be finalized and closed.
A summary of the total construction expenditures is provided below:
Construction Contract $ 86,364
Total Construction Cost $ 83,364
Council Options:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-188 (Attachment 4), which would accept the completed construction work for the San Clemente Villas by the Sea Storm Drain Repair, Project No. 26001. Adopt Resolution No. 24-188 with modifications.
Continue the item with direction to provide additional information.
Environmental Review/Analysis
Acceptance and filing of a notice of completion is not a project pursuant to CEQA. The work undertaken was previously determined to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction - 14 CCR §15302) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
UNDERGROUND REPAIRED
STORM DRAIN
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Recommended Actions:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-188, which would:
.recommendation
1. Accept San Clemente Villas by the Sea Storm Drain Repair, Project No. 26001, from GCI Construction, Inc.;
2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the completed San Clemente Villas by the Sea Storm Drain Repair; and
3. Authorize the City Clerk to release the Payment Bond 35 days from the recordation of the Notice of Completion upon verification with the Engineering Division that no liens have been levied against the Contractor, GCI Construction, Inc.
..recommendation
..end
Attachment:
1. Notice of Completion
2. Staff Report dated September 5, 2023
3. Resolution No. 24-188
Notification:
None.
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ATTACHMENT 1
Recording Requested By:
City of San Clemente
When Recorded, Mail To:
Public Works Department
City of San Clemente
910 Calle Negocio
San Clemente, CA 92673
Recorded for the benefit of the City of San
Clemente and exempt from recording fees
pursuant to Government Code Section 27383.
Space above this line is for Recorder’s Use Only
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Notice is hereby given by the City of San Clemente, a Municipal Corporation, that a public work of improvement has been completed as follows:
1. Project title or description of work: San Clemente Villas by the Sea Storm Drain Repair, Project No. 26001
2. Date of completion: November 19, 2024
3. Street address or legal description of the project site: 660 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, CA 92672
4. Name of owner: City of San Clemente
5. Interest or estate of owner: Easement
6. Address of owner: 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673
7. Name and address of contractor: GCI Construction, Inc., 1031 Calle Recodo Suite D, San Clemente, CA, 92673
I am the Public Works Director/City Engineer for the City of San Clemente, a Municipal Corporation, the owner of the indicated interest or estate in the property described above.
I make this verification on behalf of the City of San Clemente. I have read this Notice of Completion and know its contents. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on __________________________ in San Clemente, California. ________________________________________
David Rebensdorf, Public Works Director/City Engineer
City of San Clemente
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910 Calle Negocio
2nd Floor
San Clemente, California
www.san-clemente.org
AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Meeting Date: September 5, 2023 Agenda Item: 7I
Department: Public Works
Prepared By: Amir K. Ilkhanipour, Principal Civil Engineer Subject:
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AN EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH GCI CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE SAN CLEMENTE VILLAS BY THE SEA STORM DRAIN REPAIRS; PROJECT NO. 26001
Fiscal Impact:
Yes. Funding for this repair, in the amount of $95,500, will be provided from the Storm Drain Depreciation Reserve Fund / Storm Drain Rehabilitation, Account No. 059-553-43420-000-26001 which has a current account balance of $141,723 remaining for other unforeseen storm drain repairs throughout the City for the rest of this fiscal year.
Summary:
On May 22, 2023, City staff was informed by the San Clemente Villas by the Sea about a sinkhole at the southwest corner of the property, over an underground 30-inch storm drain. Based on a Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) inspection at this location (Attachment 1), it was found that the 30- inch corrugated storm drain metal pipe was corroded and had several holes. This necessitated an emergency repair to remove and replace this section of the pipe in advance of the rainy season and to prevent a potential slope failure in this area. This storm drain is located on top of the slope.
On June 16, 2023, staff contacted GCI Construction, Inc. (GCI), one of the local contractors who is also on the City’s on-call contractors list, to start the repair work immediately. Work started on the next day and was substantially completed on July 3, 2023. The design work was provided by BKF Engineers; and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical Consultants, from the on-call geotechnical engineers list, was called upon for soils inspection and testing.
Council Options:
Adopt Resolution 23-92, which would ratify the emergency storm drain repair contract with GCI.
Modify and adopt Resolution 23-92.
Continue the item with direction to provide additional information.
Environmental Review/Analysis:
This work was determined to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 2 (i.e. Replacement or Reconstruction - 14 CCR §15302), Section 15302 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
1 Attachment 2
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Recommended Actions:
Staff Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT the City Council adopt Resolution 23-92 (Attachment 2), which would:
1. Make a finding that an emergency existed due to the potential failure of the slope where the damaged storm drain is located and that the situation required immediate action to prevent or mitigate impairment to property and public services that might otherwise occur if the City were required to incur delays attributed to the typical engineering analysis and competitive bidding process;
2. Declare that the public interest and necessity demanded the immediate expenditure of public funds to safeguard public health; and
3. Ratify and authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract Agreement (Attachment 3) with GCI Construction, Inc. for the needed emergency repairs for the San Clemente Villas by the Sea Storm Drain Repairs, Project No. 26001, that have already been performed in an amount not to exceed $95,500.
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Attachment:
1. Location Map
2. Resolution No. 23-92
3. Construction Contract
Notification:
None
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RESOLUTION NO. 23-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING AN
EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH GCI
CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE SAN CLEMENTE VILLAS
BY THE SEA STORM DRAIN REPAIR, PROJECT NO.
26001, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $95,500
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2023, City staff was informed by the San Clemente Villas by the Sea about a sinkhole at the southwest corner of the property over an underground 30-inch storm drain; and
WHEREAS, based on a Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) inspection at this location, it was found that the 30-inch corrugated metal storm drain metal pipe was corroded and had several holes; and
WHEREAS, this necessitated an emergency repair to remove and replace this section of pipe in advance of the coming rainy season and to prevent potential slope failure; and
WHEREAS, staff determined that the work was categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 2 (i.e. Replacement or Reconstruction - 14 CCR §15302), Section 15302 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and WHEREAS, on June 16, 2023, staff contacted GCI Construction, Inc. (GCI), one of the local contractors who is also on the City’s on-call list, to start the repair work immediately under the San Clemente Villas by the Sea Storm Drain Repair, Project No. 26001 (Project); and
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2023, GCI mobilized to the site and began work under a design provided by BKF Engineers with the assistance of Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical Consultants, from the On-call geotechnical list, for soils inspection and testing; and WHEREAS, work was substantively completed on July 3, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Clemente does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and incorporated herein.
SECTION 2. That an emergency existed due to the potential failure of the slope where the damaged storm drain was located and that the situation required immediate action to prevent or mitigate impairment to property and public services that might otherwise occur if the City were required to incur delays attributed to the typical 15924
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engineering analysis and competitive bidding process.
SECTION 3. That the public interest and necessity demanded the immediate expenditure of public funds to safeguard public health.
SECTION 4. That the construction contract for the San Clemente Villas by the Sea Storm Drain Repair, Project No. 26001, with GCI Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $95,500, as presented to City Council on September 5, 2023, is hereby ratified and approved and the City Manager is authorized and directed to execute it.
SECTION 5. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of ____________________, 2023.
ATTEST:
___________________________ __________________________
City Clerk of the City of Mayor of the City of San
San Clemente, California Clemente, California
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 23-92 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on the _______ day of _______________________, _________, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Clemente, California, this _____ day of _________________, ________. __________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
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Approved as to form:
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Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney
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1 CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
SAN CLEMENTE VILLAS BY THE SEA STORM DRAIN REPAIR
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Contract is made and entered into this _____ day of _____, 2023 by and between the City of San Clemente, a public agency of the State of California (“City”) and GCI Construction, Inc., with its principal place of business at 1031 Calle Recodo Suite D, San Clemente, CA, 92673 (“Contractor”). City and Contractor are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Contract.
2. RECITALS.
2.1 City. City is a public agency organized under the laws of the State of California, with power to contract for services necessary to achieve its purpose.
2.2 Contractor. Contractor desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain construction services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract. Contractor represents that it is duly licensed and experienced in providing storm drain rehabilitation related construction services to public clients, that it and its employees or subcontractors have all necessary licenses and permits to perform the services in the State of California, and that it is familiar with the plans of City. The following license classifications are required for this Project: California Contractor License Class A
2.3 Project. City desires to engage Contractor to render such services for the San Clemente Villas by the Sea Storm Drain Repair (“Project”) as set forth in this Contract.
2.4 Project Documents & Certifications. Contractor has obtained, and delivers concurrently herewith, a performance bond, a payment bond, and all insurance documentation, as required by the Contract.
3. TERMS
3.1 Incorporation of Documents. This Contract includes and hereby incorporates in full by reference the following documents, including all exhibits, drawings, specifications and documents therein, and attachments and addenda thereto:
• Services/Schedule (Exhibit “A”)
• Plans and Specifications (Exhibit “B”)
• Special Conditions (Exhibit “C”)
• Contractor’s Certificate Regarding Workers’ Compensation (Exhibit “D”) • Public Works Contractor Registration Certification (Exhibit “E”) • Payment and Performance Bonds (Exhibit “F”)
• Federal Requirements (Exhibit “G”)
• Insurance Requirements (Exhibit “H)
• Addenda
• Change Orders executed by the City
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2 • Latest Edition of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (The Greenbook), Excluding Sections 1-9
• Notice Inviting Bids, if any
• Instructions to Bidders, if any
• Contractor’s Bid
3.2 Contractor’s Basic Obligation; Scope of Work. Contractor promises and agrees, at its own cost and expense, to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately complete the Project, including all structures and facilities necessary for the Project or described in the Contract (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Work”), for a Total Contract Price as specified pursuant to this Contract. All Work shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with the above referenced documents, as well as the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The plans and specifications for the Work are further described in Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Special Conditions, if any, relating to the Work are described in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
3.2.1 Change in Scope of Work. Any change in the scope of the Work, method of performance, nature of materials or price thereof, or any other matter materially affecting the performance or nature of the Work shall not be paid for or accepted unless such change, addition or deletion is approved in writing by a valid change order executed by the City. Should Contractor request a change order due to unforeseen circumstances affecting the performance of the Work, such request shall be made within five (5) business days of the date such circumstances are discovered or shall waive its right to request a change order due to such circumstances. If the Parties cannot agree on any change in price required by such change in the Work, the City may direct the Contractor to proceed with the performance of the change on a time and materials basis.
3.2.2 Substitutions/“Or Equal”. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), the City may make a finding that designates certain products, things, or services by specific brand or trade name. Unless specifically designated in this Contract, whenever any material, process, or article is indicated or specified by grade, patent, or proprietary name or by name of manufacturer, such Specifications shall be deemed to be used for the purpose of facilitating the description of the material, process or article desired and shall be deemed to be followed by the words “or equal.”
Contractor may, unless otherwise stated, offer for substitution any material, process or article which shall be substantially equal or better in every respect to that so indicated or specified in this Contract. However, the City may have adopted certain uniform standards for certain materials, processes and articles. Contractor shall submit requests, together with substantiating data, for substitution of any “or equal” material, process or article no later than thirty-five (35) days after award of the Contract. To facilitate the construction schedule and sequencing, some requests may need to be submitted before thirty-five (35) days after award of Contract. Provisions regarding submission of “or equal” requests shall not in any way authorize an extension of time for performance of this Contract. If a proposed “or equal” substitution request is rejected, Contractor shall be responsible for providing the specified material, process or article.
The burden of proof as to the equality of any material, process or article shall rest with Contractor.
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3 include a signed affidavit from Contractor stating that, and describing how, the substituted “or equal” material, process or article is equivalent to that specified in every way except as listed on the affidavit. Substantiating data shall include any and all illustrations, specifications, and other relevant data including catalog information which describes the requested substituted “or equal” material, process or article, and substantiates that it is an “or equal” to the material, process or article. The substantiating data must also include information regarding the durability and lifecycle cost of the requested substituted “or equal” material, process or article. Failure to submit all the required substantiating data, including the signed affidavit, to the City in a timely fashion will result in the rejection of the proposed substitution.
Contractor shall bear all of the City’s costs associated with the review of substitution requests. Contractor shall be responsible for all costs related to a substituted “or equal” material, process or article. Contractor is directed to the Special Conditions (if any) to review any findings made pursuant to Public Contract Code section 3400.
3.3 Period of Performance.
3.3.1 Contract Time. Contractor shall perform and complete all Work under this Contract within thirty (30) working days, beginning the effective date of the Notice to Proceed (“Contract Time”). Contractor shall perform its Work in strict accordance with any completion schedule, construction schedule or project milestones developed by the City. Such schedules or milestones may be included as part of Exhibits “A” or “B” attached hereto, or may be provided separately in writing to Contractor. Contractor agrees that if such Work is not completed within the aforementioned Contract Time and/or pursuant to any such completion schedule, construction schedule or project milestones developed pursuant to provisions of the Contract, it is understood, acknowledged and agreed that the City will suffer damage.
3.3.2 Force Majeure. Neither City nor Contractor shall be considered in default of this Contract for delays in performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing party. For purposes of this Contract, such circumstances include but are not limited to, abnormal weather conditions; floods; earthquakes; fire; pandemics or epidemics; war; riots and other civil disturbances; strikes, lockouts, work slowdowns, and other labor disturbances; sabotage or judicial restraint. Should such circumstances occur, the nonperforming party shall, within a reasonable time of being prevented from performing, give written notice to the other party describing the circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume performance of this Contract. Contractor’s exclusive remedy in the event of delay covered under this section shall be a non-compensable extension of the Contract Time.
3.3.3 Liquidated Damages. Pursuant to Government Code Section 53069.85, Contractor shall pay to the City as fixed and liquidated damages the sum of eight hundred ($800) per day for each and every calendar day of delay beyond the Contract Time or beyond any completion schedule, construction schedule or Project milestones established pursuant to the Contract.
3.4 Standard of Performance; Performance of Employees. Contractor shall perform all Work under this Contract in a skillful and workmanlike manner, and consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Contractor represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Work. Contractor warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Work assigned to them. Finally, Contractor 15979
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4 represents that it, its employees and subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Work, including any required business license, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Contract. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Contract, Contractor shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any work necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by Contractor’s failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the safety of persons or the Work, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Work in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by Contractor and shall not be re-employed on the Work.
3.5 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Contractual Relationship. City retains Contractor on an independent contractor basis and Contractor is not an employee of City. Any additional personnel performing the work governed by this Contract on behalf of Contractor shall at all times be under Contractor’s exclusive direction and control. Contractor shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance under this Contract and as required by law. Contractor shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.
3.6 City’s Basic Obligation. City agrees to engage and does hereby engage Contractor as an independent contractor to furnish all materials and to perform all Work according to the terms and conditions herein contained for the sum set forth above. Except as otherwise provided in the Contract, the City shall pay to Contractor, as full consideration for the satisfactory performance by Contractor of the services and obligations required by this Contract, the belowreferenced compensation in accordance with compensation provisions set forth in the Contract.
3.7 Compensation and Payment.
3.7.1 Amount of Compensation. As consideration for performance of the Work required herein, City agrees to pay Contractor the Total Contract Price of Ninety-Five Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($95,500) (“Total Contract Price”) provided that such amount shall be subject to adjustment pursuant to the applicable terms of this Contract or written change orders approved and signed in advance by the City.
3.7.2 Payment of Compensation. If the Work is scheduled for completion in thirty (30) or less calendar days, City will arrange for payment of the Total Contract Price upon completion and approval by City of the Work. If the Work is scheduled for completion in more than thirty (30) calendar days, City will pay Contractor on a monthly basis as provided for herein.
On or before the fifth (5th) day of each month, Contractor shall submit to the City an itemized application for payment in the format supplied by the City indicating the amount of Work completed since commencement of the Work or since the last progress payment. These applications shall be supported by evidence which is required by this Contract and such other documentation as the City may require. The Contractor shall certify that the Work for which payment is requested has been done and that the materials listed are stored where indicated. Contractor may be required to furnish a detailed schedule of values upon request of the City and in such detail and form as the City shall request, showing the quantities, unit prices, overhead, profit, and all other expenses involved in order to provide a basis for determining the amount of progress payments.
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5 Code. However, no progress payments will be made for Work not completed in accordance with this Contract. Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations relating to the proper payment of its employees, subcontractors, suppliers or others.
3.7.4 Contract Retentions. From each approved progress estimate, five percent (5%) will be deducted and retained by the City, and the remainder will be paid to Contractor. All Contract retention shall be released and paid to Contractor and subcontractors pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 7107.
3.7.5 Other Retentions. In addition to Contract retentions, the City may deduct from each progress payment an amount necessary to protect City from loss because of: (1) liquidated damages which have accrued as of the date of the application for payment; (2) any sums expended by the City in performing any of Contractor’s obligations under the Contract which Contractor has failed to perform or has performed inadequately; (3) defective Work not remedied; (4) stop notices as allowed by state law; (5) reasonable doubt that the Work can be completed for the unpaid balance of the Total Contract Price or within the scheduled completion date; (6) unsatisfactory prosecution of the Work by Contractor; (7) unauthorized deviations from the Contract; (8) failure of Contractor to maintain or submit on a timely basis proper and sufficient documentation as required by the Contract or by City during the prosecution of the Work; (9) erroneous or false estimates by Contractor of the value of the Work performed; (10) any sums representing expenses, losses, or damages as determined by the City, incurred by the City for which Contractor is liable under the Contract; and (11) any other sums which the City is entitled to recover from Contractor under the terms of the Contract or pursuant to state law, including Section 1727 of the California Labor Code. The failure by the City to deduct any of these sums from a progress payment shall not constitute a waiver of the City’s right to such sums.
3.7.6 Substitutions for Contract Retentions. In accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 22300, the City will permit the substitution of securities for any monies withheld by the City to ensure performance under the Contract. At the request and expense of Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the City, or with a state or federally chartered bank in California as the escrow agent, and thereafter the City shall then pay such monies to Contractor as they come due. Upon satisfactory completion of the Contract, the securities shall be returned to Contractor. For purposes of this Section and Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code, the term “satisfactory completion of the contract” shall mean the time the City has issued written final acceptance of the Work and filed a Notice of Completion as required by law and provisions of this Contract. Contractor shall be the beneficial owner of any securities substituted for monies withheld and shall receive any interest thereon. The escrow agreement used for the purposes of this Section shall be in the form provided by the City.
3.7.7 Title to Work. As security for partial, progress, or other payments, title to Work for which such payments are made shall pass to the City at the time of payment. To the extent that title has not previously been vested in the City by reason of payments, full title shall pass to the City at delivery of the Work at the destination and time specified in this Contract. Such transferred title shall in each case be good, free and clear from any and all security interests, liens, or other encumbrances. Contractor promises and agrees that it will not pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise encumber the items in any manner that would result in any lien, security interest, charge, or claim upon or against said items. Such transfer of title shall not imply acceptance by the City, nor relieve Contractor from the responsibility to strictly comply with the Contract, and shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for any loss of or damage to items. 159911
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6 3.7.8 Labor and Material Releases. Contractor shall furnish City with labor and material releases from all subcontractors performing work on, or furnishing materials for, the Work governed by this Contract prior to final payment by City.
3.7.9 Prevailing Wages. Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720 et seq., and 1770 et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq., (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on “public works” and “maintenance” projects. Since the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and since the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Contractor agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Contractor with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Contract upon request. Contractor shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at Contractor’s principal place of business and at the project site. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor and any subcontractor shall forfeit a penalty of up to $200 per calendar day or portion thereof for each worker paid less than the prevailing wage rates.
3.7.10 Apprenticeable Crafts. When Contractor employs workmen in an apprenticeable craft or trade, Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Section 1777.5 of the California Labor Code with respect to the employment of properly registered apprentices upon public works. The primary responsibility for compliance with said section for all apprenticeable occupations shall be with Contractor. The Contractor or any subcontractor that is determined by the Labor Commissioner to have knowingly violated Section 1777.5 shall forfeit as a civil penalty an amount not exceeding $100 for each full calendar day of noncompliance, or such greater amount as provided by law.
3.7.11 Hours of Work. Contractor is advised that eight (8) hours labor constitutes a legal day’s work. Pursuant to Section 1813 of the California Labor Code, Contractor shall forfeit a penalty of $25.00 per worker for each day that each worker is permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any one calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one calendar week, except when payment for overtime is made at not less than one and one-half (1-1/2) times the basic rate for that worker.
3.7.12 Payroll Records. Contractor and each subcontractor shall keep an accurate payroll record, showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by him or her in connection with the public work. The payroll records shall be certified and shall be available for inspection at all reasonable hours at the principal office of Contractor in the manner provided in Labor Code section 1776. In the event of noncompliance with the requirements of this section, Contractor shall have 10 days in which to comply subsequent to receipt of written notice specifying in what respects such Contractor must comply with this section. Should noncompliance still be evident after such 10-day period, Contractor shall, as a penalty to City, forfeit not more than $100.00 for each calendar day or portion thereof, for each worker, until strict compliance is effectuated. The amount of the forfeiture is to be determined by the Labor Commissioner. A contractor who is found to have violated the provisions of law regarding wages on Public Works with the intent to defraud shall be ineligible to bid on Public Works contracts for a period of one to three years as 160012
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7 determined by the Labor Commissioner. Upon the request of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, such penalties shall be withheld from progress payments then due. The responsibility for compliance with this section is on Contractor.
The requirement to submit certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code section 1771.4 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4.
3.7.13 Contractor and Subcontractor Registration. Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work. Contractor is directed to review, fill out and execute the Public Works Contractor Registration Certification attached hereto as Exhibit “E” prior to contract execution. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.
3.7.14 Labor Compliance; Stop Orders. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be the Contractor’s sole responsibility to evaluate and pay the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this Contract and applicable law. Any stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Contractor or any subcontractor that affect Contractor’s performance of Work, including any delay, shall be Contractor’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Contractor caused delay subject to any applicable liquidated damages and shall not be compensable by the City.
Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Contractor or any subcontractor.
3.8 Performance of Work; Jobsite Obligations.
3.8.1 Water Quality Management and Compliance.
3.8.1.1 Water Quality Management and Compliance. Contractor shall keep itself and all subcontractors, staff, and employees fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations that may impact, or be implicated by the performance of the Work including, without limitation, all applicable provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. §§ 1300); the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Cal Water Code §§ 13000-14950); local ordinances regulating discharges of storm water; and any and all regulations, policies, or permits issued pursuant to any such authority regulating the discharge of pollutants, as that term is used in the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, to any ground or surface water in the State.
3.8.1.2 Compliance with the Statewide Construction General Permit. Contractor shall comply with all conditions of the most recent iteration of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activity, issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (“Permit”). It shall be Contractor’s sole responsibility to file a Notice of Intent and procure coverage under the Permit for all construction activity which results in the disturbance of more than one 160113
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8 acre of total land area or which is part of a larger common area of development or sale. Prior to initiating work, Contractor shall be solely responsible for preparing and implementing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) as required by the Permit. Contractor shall be responsible for procuring, implementing and complying with the provisions of the Permit and the SWPPP, including the standard provisions, and monitoring and reporting requirements as required by the Permit. The Permit requires the SWPPP to be a “living document” that changes as necessary to meet the conditions and requirements of the job site as it progresses through difference phases of construction and is subject to different weather conditions. It shall be Contractor’s sole responsibility to update the SWPPP as necessary to address conditions at the project site.
3.8.1.3 Other Water Quality Rules Regulations and Policies.
Contractor shall comply with the lawful requirements of any applicable municipality, drainage City, or local agency regarding discharges of storm water to separate storm drain systems or other watercourses under their jurisdiction, including applicable requirements in municipal storm water management programs.
3.8.1.4 Cost of Compliance. Storm, surface, nuisance, or other waters may be encountered at various times during construction of The Work. Therefore, the Contractor, by submitting a Bid, hereby acknowledges that it has investigated the risk arising from such waters, has prepared its Bid accordingly, and assumes any and all risks and liabilities arising therefrom.
3.8.1.5 Liability for Non-Compliance. Failure to comply with the Permit is a violation of federal and state law. Pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Contract, Contractor hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents for any alleged violations. In addition, City may seek damages from Contractor for any delay in completing the Work in accordance with the Contract, if such delay is caused by or related to Contractor’s failure to comply with the Permit.
3.8.1.6 Reservation of Right to Defend. City reserves the right to defend any enforcement action brought against the City for Contractor’s failure to comply with the Permit or any other relevant water quality law, regulation, or policy. Pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Contract, Contractor hereby agrees to be bound by, and to reimburse the City for the costs (including the City’s attorney’s fees) associated with, any settlement reached between the City and the relevant enforcement entity.
3.8.1.7 Training. In addition to the standard of performance requirements set forth in paragraph 3.4, Contractor warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Work assigned to them without impacting water quality in violation of the laws, regulations and policies described in paragraph 3.8.1. Contractor further warrants that it, its employees and subcontractors will receive adequate training, as determined by City, regarding the requirements of the laws, regulations and policies described in paragraph 3.8.1 as they may relate to the Work provided under this Agreement. Upon request, City will provide the Contractor with a list of training programs that meet the requirements of this paragraph.
3.8.2 Safety. Contractor shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the specifications relating to safety measures applicable in particular operations or kinds of work. In carrying out its Work, Contractor shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state 160214
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9 and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the Work and the conditions under which the Work is to be performed. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to, adequate life protection and lifesaving equipment; adequate illumination for underground and night operations; instructions in accident prevention for all employees, such as machinery guards, safe walkways, scaffolds, ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, fall protection and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures. Furthermore, Contractor shall prominently display the names and telephone numbers of at least two medical doctors practicing in the vicinity of the Project, as well as the telephone number of the local ambulance service, adjacent to all telephones at the Project site.
3.8.3 Laws and Regulations. Contractor shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Contract or the Work, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Contractor shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with Work. If Contractor observes that the drawings or specifications are at variance with any law, rule or regulation, it shall promptly notify the City in writing. Any necessary changes shall be made by written change order. If Contractor performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations and without giving written notice to the City, Contractor shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. City is a public entity of the State of California subject to certain provisions of the Health & Safety Code, Government Code, Public Contract Code, and Labor Code of the State. It is stipulated and agreed that all provisions of the law applicable to the public contracts of a municipality are a part of this Contract to the same extent as though set forth herein and will be complied with. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Contract, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.
3.8.4 Permits and Licenses. Contractor shall be responsible for securing City permits and licenses necessary to perform the Work described herein, including, but not limited to, any required business license. While Contractor will not be charged a fee for any City permits, Contractor shall pay the City’s business license fee, if any. Any ineligible contractor or subcontractor pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1777.1 and 1777.7 may not perform work on this Project.
3.8.5 Trenching Work. If the Total Contract Price exceeds $25,000 and if the Work governed by this Contract entails excavation of any trench or trenches five (5) feet or more in depth, Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the California Labor Code, including Section 6705. To this end, Contractor shall submit for City’s review and approval a detailed plan showing the design of shoring, bracing, sloping, or other provisions to be made for worker protection from the hazard of caving ground during the excavation of such trench or trenches. If such plan varies from the shoring system standards, the plan shall be prepared by a registered civil or structural engineer.
3.8.6 Hazardous Materials and Differing Conditions. As required by California Public Contract Code Section 7104, if this Contract involves digging trenches or other excavations that extend deeper than four (4) feet below the surface, Contractor shall promptly, and prior to disturbance of any conditions, notify City of: (1) any material discovered in excavation that Contractor believes to be a hazardous waste that is required to be removed to a Class I, Class II 160315
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10 or Class III disposal site; (2) subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site differing from those indicated by City; and (3) unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature at the site, significantly different from those ordinarily encountered in such contract work. Upon notification, City shall promptly investigate the conditions to determine whether a change order is appropriate.
In the event of a dispute, Contractor shall not be excused from any scheduled completion date and shall proceed with all Work to be performed under the Contract, but shall retain all rights provided by the Contract or by law for making protests and resolving the dispute.
3.8.7 Underground Utility Facilities. To the extent required by Section 4215 of the California Government Code, City shall compensate Contractor for the costs of: (1) locating and repairing damage to underground utility facilities not caused by the failure of Contractor to exercise reasonable care; (2) removing or relocating underground utility facilities not indicated in the construction drawings; and (3) equipment necessarily idled during such work. Contractor shall not be assessed liquidated damages for delay caused by failure of City to provide for removal or relocation of such utility facilities.
3.8.8 Air Quality. Contractor must fully comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in furnishing or using equipment and/or providing services, including, but not limited to, emissions limits and permitting requirements imposed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Although CARB limits and requirements are more broad, Contractor shall specifically be aware of their application to "portable equipment", which definition is considered by CARB to include any item of equipment with a fuel-powered engine. Contractor shall indemnify City against any fines or penalties imposed by CARB, or any other governmental or regulatory agency for violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by Contractor, its subcontractors, or others for whom Contractor is responsible under its indemnity obligations provided for in this Agreement.
3.8.9 State Recycling Mandates. Contractor shall comply with State Recycling Mandates. Any recyclable materials/debris collected by the contractor that can be feasibly diverted via reuse or recycling must be hauled by the appropriate handler for reuse or recycling.
3.9 Completion of Work. When Contractor determines that it has completed the Work required herein, Contractor shall so notify City in writing and shall furnish all labor and material releases required by this Contract. City shall thereupon inspect the Work. If the Work is not acceptable to the City, the City shall indicate to Contractor in writing the specific portions or items of Work which are unsatisfactory or incomplete. Once Contractor determines that it has completed the incomplete or unsatisfactory Work, Contractor may request a reinspection by the City. Once the Work is acceptable to City, City shall pay to Contractor the Total Contract Price remaining to be paid, less any amount which City may be authorized or directed by law to retain.
Payment of retention proceeds due to Contractor shall be made in accordance with Section 7107 of the California Public Contract Code.
3.10 Claims; Government Code Claim Compliance.
3.10.1 Intent. Effective January 1, 1991, Section 20104 et seq., of the California Public Contract Code prescribes a process utilizing informal conferences, non-binding judicial supervised mediation, and judicial arbitration to resolve disputes on construction claims of $375,000 or less. Effective January 1, 2017, Section 9204 of the Public Contract Code prescribes a process for negotiation and mediation to resolve disputes on construction claims. The intent of this Section is to implement Sections 20104 et seq. and Section 9204 of the California Public Contract Code. This Section shall be construed to be consistent with said statutes. 160416
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11 3.10.2 Claims. For purposes of this Section, “Claim” means a separate demand by the Contractor, after a change order duly requested in accordance with the terms of this Contract has been denied by the City, for (A) a time extension, (B) payment of money or damages arising from Work done by or on behalf of the Contractor pursuant to the Contract, or (C) an amount the payment of which is disputed by the City. A “Claim” does not include any demand for payment for which the Contractor has failed to provide notice, request a change order, or otherwise failed to follow any procedures contained in the Contract Documents. Claims governed by this Section may not be filed unless and until the Contractor completes all procedures for giving notice of delay or change and for the requesting of a time extension or change order, including but not necessarily limited to the change order procedures contained herein, and Contractor’s request for a change has been denied in whole or in part. Claims governed by this Section must be filed no later than fourteen (14) days after a request for change has been denied in whole or in part or after any other event giving rise to the Claim. The Claim shall be submitted in writing to the City and shall include on its first page the following in 16 point capital font: “THIS IS A CLAIM.” Furthermore, the claim shall include the documents necessary to substantiate the claim. Nothing in this Section is intended to extend the time limit or supersede notice requirements otherwise provided by contract for the filing of claims, including all requirements pertaining to compensation or payment for extra Work, disputed Work, and/or changed conditions. Failure to follow such contractual requirements shall bar any claims or subsequent lawsuits for compensation or payment thereon.
3.10.3 Supporting Documentation. The Contractor shall submit all claims in the following format:
3.10.3.1 Summary of claim merit and price, reference Contract Document provisions pursuant to which the claim is made
3.10.3.2 List of documents relating to claim:
(A) Specifications
(B) Drawings
(C) Clarifications (Requests for Information)
(D) Schedules
(E) Other
3.10.3.3 Chronology of events and correspondence
3.10.3.4 Analysis of claim merit
3.10.3.5 Analysis of claim cost
3.10.3.6 Time impact analysis in CPM format
3.10.3.7 If Contractor’s claim is based in whole or in part on an allegation of errors or omissions in the Drawings or Specifications for the Project, Contractor shall provide a summary of the percentage of the claim subject to design errors or omissions and shall obtain a certificate of merit in support of the claim of design errors and omissions. 160517
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12 3.10.3.8 Cover letter and certification of validity of the claim, including any claims from subcontractors of any tier, in accordance with Government Code section 12650 et seq.
3.10.4 City’s Response. Upon receipt of a claim pursuant to this Section, City shall conduct a reasonable review of the claim and, within a period not to exceed 45 days, shall provide the Contractor a written statement identifying what portion of the claim is disputed and what portion is undisputed. Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim will be processed and made within 60 days after the public entity issues its written statement.
3.10.4.1 If City needs approval from its governing body to provide the Contractor a written statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion of the claim, and the governing body does not meet within the 45 days or within the mutually agreed to extension of time following receipt of a claim sent by registered mail or certified mail, return receipt requested, City shall have up to three days following the next duly publicly noticed meeting of the governing body after the 45-day period, or extension, expires to provide the Contractor a written statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion.
3.10.4.2 Within 30 days of receipt of a claim, City may request in writing additional documentation supporting the claim or relating to defenses or claims City may have against the Contractor. If additional information is thereafter required, it shall be requested and provided pursuant to this subdivision, upon mutual agreement of City and the Contractor.
3.10.4.3 City’s written response to the claim, as further documented, shall be submitted to the Contractor within 30 days (if the claim is less than $50,000, within 15 days) after receipt of the further documentation, or within a period of time no greater than that taken by the Contractor in producing the additional information or requested documentation, whichever is greater.
3.10.5 Meet and Confer. If the Contractor disputes City’s written response, or City fails to respond within the time prescribed, the Contractor may so notify City, in writing, either within 15 days of receipt of City’s response or within 15 days of City’s failure to respond within the time prescribed, respectively, and demand an informal conference to meet and confer for settlement of the issues in dispute. Upon receipt of a demand, City shall schedule a meet and confer conference within 30 days for settlement of the dispute.
3.10.6 Mediation. Within 10 business days following the conclusion of the meet and confer conference, if the claim or any portion of the claim remains in dispute, City shall provide the Contractor a written statement identifying the portion of the claim that remains in dispute and the portion that is undisputed. Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim shall be processed and made within 60 days after City issues its written statement. Any disputed portion of the claim, as identified by the Contractor in writing, shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation, with City and the Contractor sharing the associated costs equally. City and Contractor shall mutually agree to a mediator within 10 business days after the disputed portion of the claim has been identified in writing, unless the parties agree to select a mediator at a later time.
3.10.6.1 If the Parties cannot agree upon a mediator, each Party shall select a mediator and those mediators shall select a qualified neutral third party to mediate with regard to the disputed portion of the claim. Each Party shall bear the fees and costs charged by its respective mediator in connection with the selection of the neutral mediator. 160618
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13 3.10.6.2 For purposes of this section, mediation includes any nonbinding process, including, but not limited to, neutral evaluation or a dispute review board, in which an independent third party or board assists the Parties in dispute resolution through negotiation or by issuance of an evaluation. Any mediation utilized shall conform to the timeframes in this section.
3.10.6.3 Unless otherwise agreed to by City and the Contractor in writing, the mediation conducted pursuant to this section shall excuse any further obligation under Section 20104.4 to mediate after litigation has been commenced.
3.10.6.4 The mediation shall be held no earlier than the date the Contractor completes the Work or the date that the Contractor last performs Work, whichever is earlier. All unresolved claims shall be considered jointly in a single mediation, unless a new unrelated claim arises after mediation is completed.
3.10.7 Procedures After Mediation. If following the mediation, the claim or any portion remains in dispute, the Contractor must file a claim pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 900) and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910) of Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code. For purposes of those provisions, the running of the period of time within which a claim must be filed shall be tolled from the time the Contractor submits his or her written claim pursuant to subdivision (a) until the time the claim is denied, including any period of time utilized by the meet and confer conference or mediation.
3.10.8 Civil Actions. The following procedures are established for all civil actions filed to resolve claims subject to this Section:
3.10.8.1 Within 60 days, but no earlier than 30 days, following the filing or responsive pleadings, the court shall submit the matter to non-binding mediation unless waived by mutual stipulation of both parties or unless mediation was held prior to commencement of the action in accordance with Public Contract Code section 9204 and the terms of these procedures.. The mediation process shall provide for the selection within 15 days by both parties of a disinterested third person as mediator, shall be commenced within 30 days of the submittal, and shall be concluded within 15 days from the commencement of the mediation unless a time requirement is extended upon a good cause showing to the court.
3.10.8.2 If the matter remains in dispute, the case shall be submitted to judicial arbitration pursuant to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10) of Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, notwithstanding Section 1114.11 of that code. The Civil Discovery Act of 1986 (Article 3 (commencing with Section 2016) of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of Part 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure) shall apply to any proceeding brought under this subdivision consistent with the rules pertaining to judicial arbitration.
3.10.8.3 In addition to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10) of Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, (A) arbitrators shall, when possible, be experienced in construction law, and (B) any party appealing an arbitration award who does not obtain a more favorable judgment shall, in addition to payment of costs and fees under that chapter, also pay the attorney’s fees on appeal of the other party.
3.10.9 Government Code Claims. In addition to any and all contract requirements pertaining to notices of and requests for compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, claims and/or changed conditions, Contractor must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code sections 900 et seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the City. Such 160719
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14 Government Code claims and any subsequent lawsuit based upon the Government Code claims shall be limited to those matters that remain unresolved after all procedures pertaining to extra work, disputed work, claims, and/or changed conditions have been followed by Contractor. If no such Government Code claim is submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified herein, Contractor shall be barred from bringing and maintaining a valid lawsuit against the City. A Government Code claim must be filed no earlier than the date the work is completed or the date the Contractor last performs work on the Project, whichever occurs first. A Government Code claim shall be inclusive of all unresolved claims unless a new unrelated claim arises after the Government Code claim is submitted.
3.10.10 Non-Waiver. City’s failure to respond to a claim from the Contractor within the time periods described in this Section or to otherwise meet the time requirements of this Section shall result in the claim being deemed rejected in its entirety. City’s failure to respond shall not waive City’s rights to any subsequent procedures for the resolution of disputed claims.
3.11 Loss and Damage. Except as may otherwise be limited by law, Contractor shall be responsible for all loss and damage which may arise out of the nature of the Work agreed to herein, or from the action of the elements, or from any unforeseen difficulties which may arise or be encountered in the prosecution of the Work until the same is fully completed and accepted by City. In the event of damage proximately caused by an Act of God, as defined by Section 7105 of the Public Contract Code, the City may terminate this Contract pursuant to Section 3.17.3; provided, however, that the City needs to provide Contractor with only one (1) day advanced written notice.
3.12 Indemnification.
3.12.1 Scope of Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall defend (with counsel reasonably approved by City), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, suits, actions, proceedings, costs, expenses, liability, judgments, awards, decrees, settlements, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, (collectively, “Claims”) in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any alleged acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Contractor, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Contractor’s services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages, expert witness fees and attorneys’ fees and other related costs and expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782, Contractor’s indemnity obligation shall not apply to liability for damages for death or bodily injury to persons, injury to property, or any other loss, damage or expense arising from the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of the City or the City’s agents, servants, or independent contractors who are directly responsible to the City, or for defects in design furnished by those persons.
3.12.2 Additional Indemnity Obligations. In addition, Contractor shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City or its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers as part of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding. Contractor shall also reimburse City for the cost of any settlement paid by City or its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers as part of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding. Such reimbursement shall include payment for City's attorney's fees and costs, including expert witness fees. Contractor shall reimburse City and its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of them in 160820
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15 connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided. Contractor's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City, its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers.
3.13 Insurance. Contractor agrees to procure and maintain, at Contractor’s expense all insurance specified in Exhibit “H” attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
Contractor shall require all subcontractors to carry the same policies and limits of insurance that the Contractor is required to maintain, unless otherwise approved in writing by the City.
3.13.1 3.14 Bond Requirements.
3.14.1 Payment Bond. If required by law or otherwise specifically requested by City in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, Contractor shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Contract a Payment Bond in an amount required by the City and in a form provided or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until the bond has been received and approved by the City.
3.14.2 Performance Bond. If specifically requested by City in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, Contractor shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Contract a Performance Bond in an amount required by the City and in a form provided or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until the bond has been received and approved by the City.
3.14.3 Bond Provisions. Should, in City’s sole opinion, any bond become insufficient or any surety be found to be unsatisfactory, Contractor shall renew or replace the effected bond within (ten) 10 days of receiving notice from City. In the event the surety or Contractor intends to reduce or cancel any required bond, at least thirty (30) days prior written notice shall be given to the City, and Contractor shall post acceptable replacement bonds at least ten (10) days prior to expiration of the original bonds. No further payments shall be deemed due or will be made under this Contract until any replacement bonds required by this Section are accepted by the City. To the extent, if any, that the Total Contract Price is increased in accordance with the Contract, Contractor shall, upon request of the City, cause the amount of the bond to be increased accordingly and shall promptly deliver satisfactory evidence of such increase to the City. If Contractor fails to furnish any required bond, the City may terminate the Contract for cause.
3.14.4 Surety Qualifications. Only bonds executed by an admitted surety insurer, as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, shall be accepted. If a California-admitted surety insurer issuing bonds does not meet these requirements, the insurer will be considered qualified if it is in conformance with Section 995.660 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, and proof of such is provided to the City.
3.15 Warranty. Contractor warrants all Work under the Contract (which for purposes of this Section shall be deemed to include unauthorized work which has not been removed and any non-conforming materials incorporated into the Work) to be of good quality and free from any defective or faulty material and workmanship. Contractor agrees that for a period of one year (or the period of time specified elsewhere in the Contract or in any guarantee or warranty provided by any manufacturer or supplier of equipment or materials incorporated into the Work, whichever is later) after the date of final acceptance, Contractor shall within ten (10) days after being notified 160921
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16 in writing by the City of any defect in the Work or non-conformance of the Work to the Contract, commence and prosecute with due diligence all Work necessary to fulfill the terms of the warranty at its sole cost and expense. Contractor shall act sooner as requested by the City in response to an emergency. In addition, Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, repair and replace any portions of the Work (or work of other contractors) damaged by its defective Work or which becomes damaged in the course of repairing or replacing defective Work. For any Work so corrected, Contractor’s obligation hereunder to correct defective Work shall be reinstated for an additional one year period, commencing with the date of acceptance of such corrected Work.
Contractor shall perform such tests as the City may require to verify that any corrective actions, including, without limitation, redesign, repairs, and replacements comply with the requirements of the Contract. All costs associated with such corrective actions and testing, including the removal, replacement, and reinstitution of equipment and materials necessary to gain access, shall be the sole responsibility of Contractor. All warranties and guarantees of subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers with respect to any portion of the Work, whether express or implied, are deemed to be obtained by Contractor for the benefit of the City, regardless of whether or not such warranties and guarantees have been transferred or assigned to the City by separate agreement and Contractor agrees to enforce such warranties and guarantees, if necessary, on behalf of the City. In the event that Contractor fails to perform its obligations under this Section, or under any other warranty or guaranty under this Contract, to the reasonable satisfaction of the City, the City shall have the right to correct and replace any defective or non-conforming Work and any work damaged by such work or the replacement or correction thereof at Contractor’s sole expense.
Contractor shall be obligated to fully reimburse the City for any expenses incurred hereunder upon demand.
3.16 Employee/Labor Certifications.
3.16.1 Contractor’s Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Contractor certifies that he is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker’s Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Work. A certification form for this purpose, which is attached to this Contract as Exhibit “D” and incorporated herein by reference, shall be executed simultaneously with this Contract.
3.16.2 Equal Opportunity Employment. Contractor represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age or other interests protected by the State or Federal Constitutions. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination.
3.16.3 Verification of Employment Eligibility. By executing this Contract, Contractor verifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time, and shall require all subcontractors and sub-subcontractors to comply with the same.
3.17 General Provisions.
3.17.1 City’s Representative. The City hereby designates the General Manager, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Contract (“City’s 161022
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17 Representative”). City’s Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for all purposes under this Contract. Contractor shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City’s Representative or his or her designee.
3.17.2 Contractor’s Representative. Before starting the Work, Contractor shall submit in writing the name, qualifications and experience of its proposed representative who shall be subject to the review and approval of the City (“′Contractor’s Representative”). Following approval by the City, Contractor’s Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of Contractor for all purposes under this Contract. Contractor’s Representative shall supervise and direct the Work, using his best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all construction means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Work under this Contract. Contractor’s Representative shall devote full time to the Project and either he or his designee, who shall be acceptable to the City, shall be present at the Work site at all times that any Work is in progress and at any time that any employee or subcontractor of Contractor is present at the Work site. Arrangements for responsible supervision, acceptable to the City, shall be made for emergency Work which may be required. Should Contractor desire to change its Contractor’s Representative, Contractor shall provide the information specified above and obtain the City’s written approval.
3.17.3 Termination. This Contract may be terminated by City at any time, either with our without cause, by giving Contractor three (3) days advance written notice. In the event of termination by City for any reason other than the fault of Contractor, City shall pay Contractor for all Work performed up to that time as provided herein. In the event of breach of the Contract by Contractor, City may terminate the Contract immediately without notice, may reduce payment to Contractor in the amount necessary to offset City’s resulting damages, and may pursue any other available recourse against Contractor. Contractor may not terminate this Contract except for cause. In the event this Contract is terminated in whole or in part as provided, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated. Further, if this Contract is terminated as provided, City may require Contractor to provide all finished or unfinished documents, data, diagrams, drawings, materials or other matter prepared or built by Contractor in connection with its performance of this Contract.
3.17.4 Contract Interpretation. Should any question arise regarding the meaning or import of any of the provisions of this Contract or written or oral instructions from City, the matter shall be referred to City’s Representative, whose decision shall be binding upon Contractor.
3.17.5 Anti-Trust Claims. This provision shall be operative if this Contract is applicable to California Public Contract Code Section 7103.5. In entering into this Contract to supply goods, services or materials, Contractor hereby offers and agrees to assign to the City all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Section 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2, commencing with Section 16700, of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code) arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the Contract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the City tender final payment to Contractor, without further acknowledgment by the Parties.
3.17.6 Notices. All notices hereunder and communications regarding interpretation of the terms of the Contract or changes thereto shall be provided by the mailing thereof by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and addressed as follows:
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GCI Construction, Inc.
1031 Calle Recodo, Suite D
San Clemente, CA 92673
Attn: Alan Aristondo
CITY:
City of San Clemente
910 Calle Negocio
San Clemente, CA 92673
Attn: Amir Ilkhanipour, Principal Civil Engineer
Any notice so given shall be considered received by the other Party three (3) days after deposit in the U.S. Mail as stated above and addressed to the Party at the above address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.17.7 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Contract.
3.17.8 Assignment Forbidden. Contractor shall not, either voluntarily or by action of law, assign or transfer this Contract or any obligation, right, title or interest assumed by Contractor herein without the prior written consent of City. If Contractor attempts an assignment or transfer of this Contract or any obligation, right, title or interest herein, City may, at its option, terminate and revoke the Contract and shall thereupon be relieved from any and all obligations to Contractor or its assignee or transferee.
3.17.9 No Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
3.17.10 Laws, Venue, and Attorneys’ Fees. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. If any action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Agreement, the action shall be brought in a state or federal court situated in the County of Orange, State of California.
3.17.11 Counterparts. This Contract may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
3.17.12 Successors. The Parties do for themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns agree to the full performance of all of the provisions contained in this Contract.
3.17.13 [Reserved]
3.17.14 Solicitation. Contractor maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Contract. Further, Contractor warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Contract. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to terminate this Contract without liability. 161224
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19 3.17.15 Conflict of Interest. Contractor maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Contractor warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Contract, no official, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Contract, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom. In addition, Contractor agrees to file, or to cause its employees or subcontractors to file, a Statement of Economic Interest with the City’s Filing Officer as required under state law in the performance of the Work.
3.17.16 Certification of License.
3.17.16.1 Contractor certifies that as of the date of execution of this Contract, Contractor has a current contractor’s license of the classification indicated below under Contractor’s signature.
3.17.16.2 Contractors are required by law to be licensed and regulated by the Contractors’ State License Board which has jurisdiction to investigate complaints against contractors if a complaint regarding a patent act or omission is filed within four (4) years of the date of the alleged violation. A complaint regarding a latent act or omission pertaining to structural defects must be filed within ten (10) years of the date of the alleged violation. Any questions concerning a contractor may be referred to the Registrar, Contractors’ State License Board, P.O.
Box 26000, Sacramento, California 95826.
3.17.17 Authority to Enter Contract. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Contract have the legal power, right and authority to make this Contract and bind each respective Party.
3.17.18 Entire Contract; Modification. This Contract contains the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements. This Contract may only be modified by a writing signed by both Parties.
3.17.19 Non-Waiver. None of the provisions of this Agreement shall be considered waived by either party, unless such waiver is specifically specified in writing.
3.17.20 City’s Right to Employ Other Contractors. City reserves right to employ other contractors in connection with this Project or other projects.
3.17.21 Federal Provisions. Not applicable
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21 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed on the respective dates set forth opposite of their signatures.
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
By:________________________________
ATTEST: Its:_______________________________
______________________________ Dated: ____________________, 20____ CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP
____________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDING:
________________________________
Finance Authorization
GCI CONSTRUCTION, INC.
(“CONTRACTOR”)
By:_____________________________
Richard Kay, CEO/CFO
Dated: __________________, 20____
GCI CONSTRUCTION, INC.
(“CONTRACTOR”)
By:_____________________________
Alan Aristondo, CEO
Dated: __________________, 20____
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22 EXHIBIT “A”
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:f~?:: DETAIL A
TYPICAL JOINT FOR
REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE
CUT No. I: Sow the tube at an onc;ile
of "A/2" with the traverse plane.
Reverse one section and tape both
sections toQether formtnc;i the
deflection onQle "A".
CUT No. 2: Sow the tube lonc;ittudlnollv, removlnQ a strip 3.14 CO.:J) .. > Inches wide on the side opposite the open joint. Bend the ends of the cut together and Insert the tube in the pipe. TABLE
Dz L T PERMITTED
inches> (inches> <inches> DEFLECTION, A
12 12 4 2°14'
IS 12 4 1°55'
18 12 5 1°40'
21 12 s 1°29'
24 12 6 1°20'
27 12 7 1°13'
30 12 7 1°07'
33 18 8 1°01'
3.14 co_-o.,
DETAIL B
<Sono•Tube. or equal, Interior form)
36 18 9
39 18 9
42 18 9
45 18 10
1°01'
1°09'
1°05'
1°01'
48 18 10 0°sa·
51 18 10 0°55'
54 18 10 0°52'
57 18 10 0° 9'
21 II 0°45'
21 II
ORANGE COUNTY RESOURCES & DEVELOPMENT MANAG STD. PLAN
AdOPteda Res. 77·92 Revtsec,a Res. 16·818 1317
REINFORCED CONCRETE COLLAR-NOTES SHT. I OF 2
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NOTES:
I. A concr-ete collar- Is r-equlr-ed whenever- 01 Is unequal to 02 or- the per-mltted deflection at a pipe joint Is exceeded: that is, when angle "A" Is gr-eaterthon the per-mltted deflection angle. <See Table>.
2. Concr-ete collor-s shall not be constr-ucted on moln line stor-m dr-olns unless shown on the plans or- or-der-ed by the Engineer-.
3. Relnfor-cing shall be used wher-e the pipe diameter- Is gr-eater- than 21 Inches and on all pipes wher-e the pull between the extr-emities <See OE TAIL A) is 21/2 inches or lar-ger-.
4. CIRCULAR TIES:
PIPE DIAMETER SPACE BETWEEN NO. OF PIP£ E:XTRE:MITU:c:. CIRCULAR TIES 21" or less 21/2" 3
◄" to 30" tlz" or less 3
33" to 57" tlz" or less ◄ 68" to 66" t/2 " or less s
Wher-e the space between the pipe extr-emitles exceeds 2½ inches, the nurrber- of ctrculor ties shall be Increased to maintain a maximum spacing of 6 inches center to center. Circular- ties shall hove o diameter- 5 inches greater than the outside diameter- of the larger pipe.
5. For- pipe lor'ger than 66 inches in diameter' a special collar detail shall be delineated on the project plans.
6. Wher"e the pipe is 21 inches or- less in diameter-, on inter-for- for-m of unsealed Sono-Tube, or- eQuol (see DETAIL B>, shall be used to provide a smooth interior Joint. The paper- form may be left in place. When the pipe is 24 inches or larger a removable interior form shall be used or- the interior joint shall be cofll)letely filled with mortar and neatly pointed.
7. Where pipes of different diameters or-e Jointed with a concrete collar-, L shall be that of the lor'ger pipe and the external diameter- of the collarshall be equal to the outside diameter of lor-ger pipe plus 2T for the lon;;Jer- pipe. A concrete collar- shall not be constructed connecting a lor-ger diameter- pipe upstr-eom to a smaller diameter pipe downstr-eom unless shown on the ifll)r-ovement plans or or-dered by the Engineer-.
8. The value for angle •A• shall be shown on the inprovement plans.
9. Where the slope of the upstr-eom pipe is greater than the slope of the downstream pipe, join sofflts. where the slope of the upstream pipe is less than the slope of the downstream pipe, join inverts.
10. Beveled pipe may be used in lieu of a concrete collar- if approved bv the Engineer-.
11. For pipe size not listed in the TABLE, use values of L, T, & •A" for the next larger size listed.
ORANGE COUNTY RESOURCES & DEVELOPMENT MANAGE~t.f'rq:PARTMENT Approved .../. r, / 1~ ~~
STD. PLAN
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EXHIBIT “B”
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SEE EXHIBIT “A”)
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EXHIBIT “C”
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 1. BONDS
Within ten (10) calendar days from the date the Contractor is notified of award of the Contract, the Contractor shall deliver to the City four identical counterparts of the Performance Bond and Payment Bond on the forms supplied by the City and included as Exhibit “F” to the Contract.
Failure to do so may, in the sole discretion of City, result in the forfeiture of Contractor’s bid security. The surety supplying the bond must be an admitted surety insurer, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, authorized to do business as such in the State of California and satisfactory to the City. The Performance Bond and the Payment Bond shall be for one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Contract Price.
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EXHIBIT “D”
WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION
WORKERS' COMPENSATION DECLARATION
I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury one of the following declarations:
(ONE OF THE BOXES BELOW MUST BE CHECKED)
I have and will maintain a certificate of consent from the California Labor Commission to self-insure for workers' compensation, as provided for by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work to be performed under this contract.
I have and will maintain workers' compensation insurance, as required by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work to be performed under this contract. My workers' compensation insurance carrier and policy number are:
Carrier____________________________________________________ Policy Number______________________________________________
I certify that, in the performance of the work under this Agreement, I shall not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to the workers' compensation laws of California, and I hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of San Clemente and all of its officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, and losses relating to personal injury or death, economic losses, and property damage arising out of my failure to provide such worker’s compensation insurance. I further agree that, if I should become subject to the workers' compensation provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code, I shall forthwith comply with those provisions.
WARNING: FAILURE TO SECURE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE IS
UNLAWFUL, AND SHALL SUBJECT AN EMPLOYER TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL FINES UP TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000), IN
ADDITION TO THE COST OF COMPENSATION, DAMAGES AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 3706 OF THE LABOR CODE, INTEREST, AND ATTORNEY’S FEES. 34 n
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Dated: ________________________, 20____
________________________________
Consultant
By: ________________________________
________________________________
Title
________________________________
Address
________________________________
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EXHIBIT “E”
PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. See http://www.dir.ca.gov/PublicWorks/PublicWorks.html for additional information.
No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work.
Contractor hereby certifies that it is aware of the registration requirements set forth in Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 and is currently registered as a contractor with the Department of Industrial Relations.1
Name of Contractor:
DIR Registration Number:
DIR Registration Expiration:_________________________
Small Project Exemption: _____ Yes or _____ No
Unless Contractor is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption, Contractor further acknowledges:
• Contractor shall maintain a current DIR registration for the duration of the project. • Contractor shall include the requirements of Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 in its contract with subcontractors and ensure that all subcontractors are registered at the time of bid opening and maintain registration status for the duration of the project. • Failure to submit this form or comply with any of the above requirements may result in a finding that the bid is non-responsive.
Name of Contractor
Signature
Name and Title
Dated
1 If the Project is exempt from the contractor registration requirements pursuant to the small project exemption under Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, please mark “Yes” in response to “Small Project Exemption.”
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EXHIBIT “F”
PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS
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PERFORMANCE BOND
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS:
THAT WHEREAS, the City of San Clemente (hereinafter referred to as “City”) has awarded to ____________________, (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”) _______________________ an agreement for ______________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”).
WHEREAS, the work to be performed by the Contractor is more particularly set forth in the Contract Documents for the Project dated ________________, (hereinafter referred to as “Contract Documents”), the terms and conditions of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor is required by said Contract Documents to perform the terms thereof and to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of said Contract Documents.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, _______________, the undersigned Contractor and _____________________________________________ as Surety, a corporation organized and duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, are held and firmly bound unto the City in the sum of ___________________________ DOLLARS, ($____________), said sum being not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount of the Contract, for which amount well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that, if the Contractor, his or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by, and well and truly keep and perform the covenants, conditions and agreements in the Contract Documents and any alteration thereof made as therein provided, on its part, to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all respects according to their intent and meaning; and shall faithfully fulfill all obligations including the one-year guarantee of all materials and workmanship; and shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers and agents, as stipulated in said Contract Documents, then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect.
As a condition precedent to the satisfactory completion of the Contract Documents, unless otherwise provided for in the Contract Documents, the above obligation shall hold good for a period of one (1) year after the acceptance of the work by City, during which time if Contractor shall fail to make full, complete, and satisfactory repair and replacements and totally protect the City from loss or damage resulting from or caused by defective materials or faulty workmanship, Surety shall undertake and faithfully fulfill all such obligations. The obligations of Surety hereunder shall continue so long as any obligation of Contractor remains. Nothing herein shall limit the City’s rights or the Contractor or Surety’s obligations under the Contract, law or equity, including, but not limited to, California Code of Civil Procedure section 337.15.
Whenever Contractor shall be, and is declared by the City to be, in default under the Contract Documents, the Surety shall remedy the default pursuant to the Contract Documents, or shall promptly, at the City’s option:
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(1) Take over and complete the Project in accordance with all terms and conditions in the Contract Documents; or
(2) Obtain a bid or bids for completing the Project in accordance with all terms and conditions in the Contract Documents and upon determination by Surety of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, arrange for a Contract between such bidder, the Surety and the City, and make available as work progresses sufficient funds to pay the cost of completion of the Project, less the balance of the contract price, including other costs and damages for which Surety may be liable. The term “balance of the contract price” as used in this paragraph shall mean the total amount payable to Contractor by the City under the Contract and any modification thereto, less any amount previously paid by the City to the Contractor and any other set offs pursuant to the Contract Documents.
(3) Permit the City to complete the Project in any manner consistent with local, California and federal law and make available as work progresses sufficient funds to pay the cost of completion of the Project, less the balance of the contract price, including other costs and damages for which Surety may be liable. The term “balance of the contract price” as used in this paragraph shall mean the total amount payable to Contractor by the City under the Contract and any modification thereto, less any amount previously paid by the City to the Contractor and any other set offs pursuant to the Contract Documents.
Surety expressly agrees that the City may reject any contractor or subcontractor which may be proposed by Surety in fulfillment of its obligations in the event of default by the Contractor.
Surety shall not utilize Contractor in completing the Project nor shall Surety accept a bid from Contractor for completion of the Project if the City, when declaring the Contractor in default, notifies Surety of the City’s objection to Contractor’s further participation in the completion of the Project.
The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract Documents or to the Project to be performed thereunder shall in any way affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract Documents or to the Project, including but not limited to the provisions of sections 2819 and 2845 of the California Civil Code.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this _______ day of ______________, 20__).
(Corporate Seal)
Contractor/ Principal
By
Title
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(Corporate Seal) Surety
By
Attorney-in-Fact
Signatures of those signing for the Contractor and Surety must be notarized and evidence of corporate authority attached.
(Attach Attorney-in-Fact Certificate) Title
The rate of premium on this bond is ____________ per thousand. The total amount of premium charges, $_______________________________.
(The above must be filled in by corporate attorney.)
THIS IS A REQUIRED FORM
Any claims under this bond may be addressed to:
(Name and Address of Surety) ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________
___________________________________________
(Name and Address of Agent or ___________________________________________ Representative for service of
process in California, if different ___________________________________________ from above)
___________________________________________
(Telephone number of Surety and ___________________________________________ Agent or Representative for service
of process in California)
NOTE: A copy of the Power-of-Attorney authorizing the person signing on behalf of the Surety to do so must be attached hereto.
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Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public, personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
OPTIONAL
Though the information below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document.
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT Individual
Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
Trustee(s)
Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
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PAYMENT BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That
WHEREAS, the City of San Clemente (hereinafter designated as the “City”), by action taken or a resolution passed ___________ , 20____has awarded to ________________ hereinafter designated as the “Principal,” a contract for the work described as follows:
_____________________________________________________ (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the work to be performed by the Principal is more particularly set forth in the Contract Documents for the Project dated __________________ (“Contract Documents”), the terms and conditions of which are expressly incorporated by reference; and WHEREAS, said Principal is required to furnish a bond in connection with said contract; providing that if said Principal or any of its Subcontractors shall fail to pay for any materials, provisions, provender, equipment, or other supplies used in, upon, for or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or for any work or labor done thereon of any kind, or for amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code or for any amounts required to be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Employment Development Department from the wages of employees of said Principal and its Subcontractors with respect to such work or labor the Surety on this bond will pay for the same to the extent hereinafter set forth.
NOW THEREFORE, we, the Principal and __________________________ as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City in the penal sum of ______________ Dollars ($___________) lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that if said Principal, his or its subcontractors, heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall fail to pay any of the persons named in Section 9100 of the Civil Code, fail to pay for any materials, provisions or other supplies, used in, upon, for or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or for any work or labor thereon of any kind, or amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to work or labor performed under the contract, or for any amounts required to be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Employment Development Department or Franchise Tax Board from the wages of employees of the contractor and his subcontractors pursuant to Section 18663 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, with respect to such work and labor the Surety or Sureties will pay for the same, in an amount not exceeding the sum herein above specified.
This bond shall inure to the benefit of any of the persons named in Section 9100 of the Civil Code so as to give a right of action to such persons or their assigns in any suit brought upon this bond.
It is further stipulated and agreed that the Surety on this bond shall not be exonerated or released from the obligation of this bond by any change, extension of time for performance, addition, alteration or modification in, to, or of any contract, plans, specifications, or agreement pertaining or relating to any scheme or work of improvement herein above described, or pertaining or relating to the furnishing of labor, materials, or equipment therefore, nor by any change or modification of any terms of payment or extension of the time for any payment pertaining or relating to any scheme or work of improvement herein above described, nor by any rescission or attempted rescission of the contract, agreement or bond, nor by any conditions precedent or 163042
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subsequent in the bond attempting to limit the right of recovery of claimants otherwise entitled to recover under any such contract or agreement or under the bond, nor by any fraud practiced by any person other than the claimant seeking to recover on the bond and that this bond be construed most strongly against the Surety and in favor of all persons for whose benefit such bond is given, and under no circumstances shall Surety be released from liability to those for whose benefit such bond has been given, by reason of any breach of contract between the owner or City and original contractor or on the part of any obligee named in such bond, but the sole conditions of recovery shall be that claimant is a person described in Section 9100 of the Civil Code, and has not been paid the full amount of his claim and that Surety does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, addition, alteration or modification herein mentioned and the provisions of sections 2819 and 2845 of the California Civil Code.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this _______ day of ______________, 20__.
(Corporate Seal)
Contractor/ Principal
By
Title
(Corporate Seal) Surety
By
Attorney-in-Fact
Title
Signatures of those signing for the Contractor and Surety must be notarized and evidence of corporate authority attached. A Power-of-Attorney authorizing the person signing on behalf of the Surety to do so must be attached hereto.
NOTE: A copy of the Power-of-Attorney authorizing the person signing on behalf of the Surety to do so must be attached hereto.
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Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public, personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
OPTIONAL
Though the information below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document.
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT Individual
Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
Trustee(s)
Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
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EXHIBIT “G”
FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
NOT APPLICABLE
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EXHIBIT “H”
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
3.13 Insurance.
3.13.1 Time for Compliance. Contractor shall not commence work under this Contract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Contractor shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract as required in section 1.1.12 of this agreement.
3.13.2 Types of Insurance Required. As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Contract for work to be performed hereunder, and without limiting the indemnity provisions of the Contract, the Contractor, in partial performance of its obligations under such Contract, shall procure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of the Contract the following policies of insurance. If the existing policies do not meet the insurance requirements set forth herein, Contractor agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the policies to do so. (A) Commercial General Liability: Commercial General Liability Insurance which affords coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office "occurrence" form CG 0001, or the exact equivalent, and shall be no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and no less than $2,000,000 in the general aggregate. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits.
The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions limiting coverage for (1) contractual liability; (2) cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another; or (3) contain any other exclusion contrary to the Contract.
(B) Automobile Liability Insurance: Automobile Liability Insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering "Any Auto" (Symbol 1), or the exact equivalent, covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities shall be in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 combined limit for each occurrence. (C) Workers' Compensation: Workers' Compensation Insurance, as required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and disease.
(D) Builder's Risk Insurance [“All Risk”]: Not Used
(E) Contractors Pollution Liability: Not used.
3.13.3 Endorsements. Required insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Contractor shall provide endorsements on forms approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A) Commercial General Liability
(1) Additional Insured: The City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds with regard to liability and defense of suits or claims arising out of the performance of the Contract.
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Additional Insured Endorsements shall not (1) be restricted to "ongoing operations"; (2) exclude "contractual liability"; (3) restrict coverage to "sole" liability of Contractor; or (4) contain any other exclusions contrary to the terms of purposes of this Contract.
For all policies of Commercial General Liability insurance, Contractor shall provide endorsements in the form of ISO CG 20 10 10 01 and 20 37 10 01 (or endorsements providing the exact same coverage) to effectuate this requirement.
(2) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (B) Automobile Liability:
(1) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (C) Workers' Compensation:
(1) Waiver of Subrogation: A waiver of subrogation stating that the insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers.
(2) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium.
3.13.4 Primary and Non-Contributing Insurance. All policies of Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability insurance (if required) shall be primary and any other insurance, deductible, or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, officers, employees agents or volunteers shall not contribute with this primary insurance. Policies shall contain or be endorsed to contain such provisions.
3.13.5 Waiver of Subrogation. All policies of Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability insurance (if required) shall contain or be endorsed to waive subrogation against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers or shall specifically allow Contractor or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Contractor hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subcontractors.
3.13.6 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductible or self-insured retention in excess of $5,000 must be approved in writing by the City and shall protect the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers in the same manner and to the same extent as they would have been protected had the policy or policies not contained a deductible or self-insured retention.
3.13.7 Evidence of Insurance. The Contractor, concurrently with the execution of the Contract, and as a condition precedent to the effectiveness thereof, shall deliver either certified copies of the required policies, or original certificates on forms approved by the City, together with 163547
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all endorsements affecting each policy. Required insurance policies shall not be in compliance if they include any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to the City for approval. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. At least fifteen (15 days) prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence of insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or reduced, and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, Contractor shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of insurance showing that the required insurance has been reinstated or has been provided through another insurance company or companies.
3.13.8 Failure to Maintain Coverage. In the event any policy of insurance required under this Contract does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Contractor or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Contractor payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Contract, effective upon notice.
3.13.9 Acceptability of Insurers. Each such policy shall be from a company or companies with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A- VII and authorized to transact business of insurance in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any federal law.
3.13.10 Enforcement of Contract Provisions (non estoppel). Contractor acknowledges and agrees that actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Contractor of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligation on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
3.13.11 Requirements Not Limiting. Requirement of specific coverage or minimum limits contained in this Appendix are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirement, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance.
3.13.12 Insurance for Subcontractors. Contractor shall include all Subcontractors as additional insureds under the Contractor's policies, or the Contractor shall be responsible for causing Subcontractors to purchase the appropriate insurance in compliance with the terms of these Insurance Requirements, including adding the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds to the Subcontractor's policies. All policies of Commercial General Liability insurance provided by Subcontractors shall be endorsed to name the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds using endorsement form ISO CG 20 38 04 13. Contractor shall not allow any Subcontractor to commence work until it has received satisfactory evidence of Subcontractor’s compliance with all insurance requirements under this Contract, to the extent applicable. The Contractor shall provide satisfactory evidence of compliance with this section upon request of the City. 163648
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-188
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING AND FILING
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE SAN CLEMENTE
VILLAS BY THE SEA STORM DRAIN REPAIR, PROJECT
NO. 26001
WHEREAS, On September 5, 2023, the City Council awarded a construction contract to GCI Construction, Inc. for the San Clemente Villas by the Sea Storm Drain Repair, Project No. 26001; and
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2023, City staff were informed by the San Clemente Villas by the Sea about a sinkhole at the southwest corner of the property over an underground 30-inch storm drain; and
WHEREAS, this necessitated an emergency repair to remove and replace this section of pipe in advance of the coming rainy season to prevent potential slope failure; and
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2023, staff contacted GCI Construction, Inc., a local contractor, to immediately start the repair work, which has been completed to the City Engineer’s satisfaction (except for the scope of work that was removed from the contract pursuant to an agreement between the parties).
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Clemente does hereby find, determine and resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and incorporated herein.
SECTION 2. That the San Clemente Villas by the Sea Storm Drain Repair, Project No. 26001, is hereby accepted from GCI Construction, Inc.
SECTION 3. That the Public Works Director/City Engineer is authorized and directed to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the San Clemente Villas by the Sea Storm Drain Repair, Project No. 26001.
SECTION 4. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to release the Payment Bond 35 days from the recordation of the Notice of Completion upon verification with the Engineering Division that no liens have been levied against the Contractor, GCI Construction, Inc.
SECTION 5. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. 1637
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of ____________________, 2024.
ATTEST:
___________________________ __________________________
City Clerk of the City of Mayor of the City of San
San Clemente, California Clemente, California
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 24-188 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on the _______ day of _______________________, _________, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Clemente, California, this _____ day of _________________, ________. __________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Approved as to form:
___________________________
Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney
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AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Meeting Date: November 19, 2024 Agenda Item: 11Q.
Submitted By: Finance and Administrative Services
Prepared By: Brian Brower, Administrative Services Director Subject:
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CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RETURNING AN OVERPAYMENT OF BUSINESS LICENSE TAX TO VILLA SAN CLEMENTE, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,359 ..body Fiscal Impact:
The total amount of the overpayment was $87,359. The City Council could direct a return of all overpaid amounts or limit the return to $28,317 for two years of overpayment pursuant to San Clemente Municipal Code (SCMC) Section 5.04.070(D).
Summary:
On November 5, 2015, the City of San Clemente issued a business license to Villa San Clemente, LLC (VSC), owner of the Outlets at San Clemente. VSC submitted a claim for a partial return of overpaid fees based on over-reporting of gross receipts, which are used to calculate the tax. City staff finds merit in the claim, with the overpayment of the tax beginning in 2016 and continuing for seven years.
SCMC Section 5.04.070(D) provides that City staff has the authority to return overpayments for claims filed within two years of the overpayment, which would result in a return of $28,317 in overpayments. VSC has requested a return of all tax overpaid throughout the seven-year period in the amount of $87,359.
Background:
On its original business license application, VSC entered the business type of “Retail Outlet Shopping Center”, which is not a use type specifically identified in City regulations. At that time, the license was categorized by City staff as “Property Management” under the broader category of Professional Services, and was incorrectly assigned a tax rate based on gross receipts.
Over the years, VSC entered the gross receipts for their company on their annual business license renewal application, which resulted in the City over collecting the taxes in question.
On December 1, 2023, VSC contacted the City, raising the concern that they had been overpaying based upon an incorrect business classification. City staff determined that the license classification was correct, but clarifying that the license was for an “Administrative Office”, without any gross receipts attributable to the location. Therefore, the tax calculation was changed from gross receipts to the cost of operations and maintenance for the local office. 1639
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The change in tax calculation greatly reduced the total taxes due. Pursuant to SCMC Section
5.04.070(D), staff is authorized to return $28,317 in overpayments to VSC. VSC’s overpayments were $87,359 in total.
Council Options:
Adopt Resolution 24-189, authorizing a return of overpaid Business License Taxes to Villa San Clemente, LLC in the amount of $87,359.
Do not adopt Resolution 24-189, which would result in staff returning overpaid Business License Taxes to Villa San Clemente, LLC in the amount of $28,317. Provide alternate direction to staff.
Environmental Review/Analysis:
This activity is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines, therefore, no environmental review is required.
Recommended Actions:
Staff Recommendation ..recommendation
Adopt Resolution 24-189, authorizing a return of overpaid Business License Taxes to Villa San Clemente, LLC in the amount of $87,359.
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Attachment:
1. Resolution 24-189
Notification:
Villa San Clemente, LLC
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Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO. 24-189
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
RETURN OF OVERPAYMENT OF BUSINESS LICENSE
TAXES TO VILLA SAN CLEMENTE, LLC IN THE AMOUNT
OF $87,359
WHEREAS, Title 5 of the Municipal Code of the City of San Clemente establishes the requirement for businesses to a procure a license from the City and pay a license tax in order to conduct business within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Clemente issued a business license to Villa San Clemente, LLC (VSC), owner of the Outlets at San Clemente in November of 2015; and WHEREAS, during the period from 2015 through 2023, VSC entered the gross receipts for their company on their annual business license renewal application, which resulted in the City collecting taxes on the stated amount; and WHEREAS, VSC has demonstrated that the business location is an administrative branch office and the gross receipts previously reported on the annual renewal were not attributable to the location; and
WHEREAS, the City has modified the business license tax calculation for VSC from gross receipts to the cost of operations and maintenance for the local office, reducing the total taxes due throughout the seven-year period by $87,359.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Clemente does hereby find, determine and resolve as follows:
Section 1. That staff is hereby authorized and directed to return all overpaid business license taxes to Villa San Clemente, LLC in the amount of $87,359.
Section 2. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of ____________________, _______.
ATTEST:
___________________________ __________________________
City Clerk of the City of Mayor of the City of San
San Clemente, California Clemente, California
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 24-189 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on the _______ day of _______________________, _________, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Clemente, California, this _____ day of _________________, ________. __________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Approved as to form:
____________________________
Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney
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