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THIS CONTRACT is made this 11th day of March, 2025, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, by and between the City of Signal Hill hereinafter called City, and [PALP Incorporated, dba Excel Paving Company, hereinafter called Contractor. City and the Contractor for the considerations stated herein agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. SCOPE OF WORK. The Contractor shall perform all Work within the time stipulated the contract and shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, utility services, and transportation to complete all of the Work required in strict compliance with the Contract Documents as specified in Article 5 below for the following Project:
California Avenue Improvements Project
The Contractor and its surety shall be liable to City for any damages arising as a result of the Contractor’s failure to comply with this obligation.
ARTICLE 2. TIME FOR COMPLETION. The Work shall be commenced on the date stated in City’s Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall complete all Work required by the Contract Documents within 60 calendar days from the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. The contractor shall be responsible for submitting all contract documents required for the contract execution and issuance of the Notice to Proceed, including but not limited to payment and performance bonds, insurance documents, project schedule and material submittals no later than fourteen (14) days after the date stated in the Notice of Award. By its signature hereunder, Contractor agrees the time for completion set forth above is adequate and reasonable to complete the Work.
ARTICLE 3. CONTRACT PRICE. City shall pay to the Contractor as full compensation for the performance of the Contract, subject to any additions or deductions as provided in the Contract Documents, and including all applicable taxes and costs, the sum of Nine Hundred and Forty Six Thousand, Seven Hundred and Twenty Five Dollars and Ninety Eight Cents($946,725.98). Payment shall be made as set forth in the General Conditions.
ARTICLE 4. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. In accordance with Government Code section 53069.85, it is agreed that the Contractor will pay City the sum of $1,500 for each and every calendar day of delay beyond the time prescribed in the Contract Documents for finishing the Work, as Liquidated Damages and not as a penalty or forfeiture. In the event that Liquidated Damages are not paid, the Contractor agrees City may deduct that amount from any money due or that may become due the Contractor under the Contract. This Article does not affect the City’s rights to other damages or remedies specified in the Contract Documents or allowed by law.
ARTICLE 5. COMPONENT PARTS OF THE CONTRACT. The “Contract Documents” include the following:
Notice Inviting Bids
Instructions to Bidders
Bid Form
Contractor’s Certificate Regarding Workers’ Compensation 55728.00300\33360134.1
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Bid Bond
Designation of Subcontractors
Information Required of Bidders
Noncollusion Declaration form
Iran Contracting Act Certification
Public Works Contractor Registration Certification
Fleet Compliance Certification
Contract
Performance Bond
Payment Bond
General Conditions
Special Conditions
Technical Specifications
Addenda
Plans and Drawings
Approved and fully executed change orders
Any other documents contained in or incorporated into the Contract The Contactor shall complete the Work in strict accordance with all of the Contract Documents.
All of the Contract Documents are intended to be complementary. Work required by one of the Contract Documents and not by others shall be done as if required by all. This Contract shall supersede any prior agreement of the parties.
ARTICLE 6. PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY LAW. Each and every provision of law required to be included in these Contract Documents shall be deemed to be included in these Contract Documents. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, the provisions of the California Labor Code and California Public Contract Code which are applicable to this Project.
ARTICLE 7. INDEMNIFICATION. Contractor shall provide indemnification as set forth in the General Conditions.
ARTICLE 8. PREVAILING WAGES. Contractor shall be required to pay the prevailing rate of wages in accordance with the Labor Code which such rates shall be made available at City Hall or may be obtained online at http//www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr. and which must be posted at the job site.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Contract has been duly executed by the above-named parties, on the day and year above written.
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PALP Incorporated, dba Excel
Paving Company
By
Name:
Title:
License No.
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
By______________________________
By
Name:
Title:
(If Corporation, TWO SIGNATURES,
President OR Vice President AND Secretary
OR Treasurer REQUIRED)]
Attest:
Daritza Gonalez
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
__________________________________
Best Best & Krieger, LLP
City Attorney
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