City Council and Concurrent Authorities
August 20, 2024

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Th
is contract is made and entered into on _____________, by and between VSS INTERNATIONAL, INC., a STATE OF CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, with a business address at 3785 CHANNEL DRIVE, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691 , hereinafter called "CONTRACTOR," and CITY OF STOCKTON, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called "CITY."
W I
T N E S S E T H:

WH
EREAS, plans and specifications for the construction of LOCAL STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM FY 2024- 25 SB1 – CAPE SEAL (PROJECT NO.

WD25003), hereinafter called “PROJECT,” were regularly adopt ed b y Council Resolution No. __________________, on _________________; and WHEREAS, the contract for said work was regularly awarded to CONTRACTOR, by Council Resolution No. __________________, on ________________.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto expressly agree as follows:

CONTRACTOR agrees:

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. To do the work and furnish all the labor, materials, tools, equipment, and insurance required for the construction of PROJECT in accordance with the plans and specifications adopted on _____________, by Council Resolution No. __________________ . The "contract documents ," which include the bid documents, project plans, specifications, all letters of clarification, and the City of Stockton Standard Specifications and Plans, are incorporated into and made a part of this contract by this reference to the same extent as if fully set forth.

2. COMPENSATION. To do and perform the work contemplated hereby in a good and workmanlike manner and to furnish all labor, materials, tools , and equipment necessary therefore at the prices specified in Exhibit A, attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, under the direction of and to the complete satisfaction of the Director of Public Works of the City of Stockton. Total compensation for services and reimbursement for costs shall not exceed $892,298.00, or as otherwise mutually agreed to in a Contract Change Order.

3. INSURANCE. CONTRACTOR shall not commence any work before obtaining, and shall maintain in force at all times during the duration and performance of this contract, the policies of insurance specified in Exhibit B, which is attached to this contract and incorporated by this reference, and as provided in the “contract documents” including Section 7- 1.06 of the City of Stockton Standard Specifications and Plans as adopted on September 27, 2016, by Council Resolution No. 2016-09-27-1213, effective September 27, 2016.

It s
hall be a requirement under this agreement that any available insurance proceeds broader than or in excess of the specified minimum i nsurance coverage requirements and/or limits shall be available to the Additional Insured.

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Furthermore, the requirements for coverage and limits shall be (1) the minimum coverage and limits specified in this Agreement; or (2) the broader coverage and maximum limits of coverage of any i nsurance policy or proceeds available to the named Insured; whichever is greater.

The A
dditional Insured coverage under the CONTRACTOR’s policy shall be “primary and non-contributory” and will not seek contribution from the City of Stockton’s insurance or self-insurance and shall be at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13.

The l
imits of insurance required in this agreement may be satisfied by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess i nsurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of the City of Stockton (if agreed to in a written contract or agreement) before the City of Stockton’s own insurance or self - insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured.

All s
elf-insured retentions (SIR) must be disclosed to the CITY’s Risk Management for approval and shall not reduce the limits of liability. Payment Bond in the amount of the self-insured retention (SIR) may be required.

Pol
icies containing any self-insured retention (SIR) provision shall provide or be endorsed to provide that the SIR may be satisfied by either the named insured or the CITY.

The CI
TY reserves the right to obtain a full certified copy of any i nsurance policy and endorsements.

Fai
lure to exercise this right shall not constitute a waiver of right to exercise later.

CONT
RACTOR shall maintain insurance as required by this contract to the fullest amount allowed by law and shall maintain insurance for a minimum of five years following the completion of this project. In the event contractor fails to obtain or maintain completed operations coverage as required by this agreement, the City at its sole discretion may purchase the coverage required and the cost will be paid by contractor.

CONT
RACTOR agrees to include with all Subcontractors in their subcontract the same requirements and provisions of this agreement including the indemnity and insurance requirements to the extent they apply to the scope of the Subcontractor’s work.

Subcontractors hired by CONTRACTOR agree to be bound to CONTRACTOR and the CITY in the same manner and to the same extent as CONTRACTOR is bound to the CITY under the Contract Documents. Subcontractor further agrees to include these same provisions with any Sub-subcontractor. A copy of the CITY Contract Document Indemnity and Insurance provisions will be furnished to the Subcontractor upon request. The General CONTRACTOR shall require all sub-contractors to provide a valid certificate of insurance and the required endorsements included in the agreement prior to commencement of any work and contractor will provide proof of compliance to the City.

4. I
NDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS. To t he fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall hold harmless, defend, and indemnify City of Stockton and its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers from and against all claims, damages, losses, and EXHIBIT 2

expenses including attorney fees arising out of the performance of the work described herein, caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the Contractor, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, except where caused by the active negligence, sole negligence, or willful misconduct of the City of Stockton. This obligation is independent of, and shall not in any way be limited by, the minimum Insurance obligations contained in this agreement. These obligations shall survive the completion or termination of this agreement.

5. S
TANDARD PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. The per formance of said work and the furnishing of said materials shall be executed in accordance with Section 8-1.04B of the City of Stockton Standard Specifications and Plans as adopted on September 27, 2016, b y Council Resolution No. 2016- 09-27-1213, effective September 27, 2016, and the provisions of the issued project specifications.

The Di
rector of Public Works will furnish CONTRACTOR a weekly statement showing the number of days charged to the contract for the preceding week, the number of days specified for completion of the contract, and the number of days remaining to complete the contract. CONTRACTOR will be allowed one (1) week in which to file a written protest setting forth in what respects said weekly statement is incorrect, otherwise the statement shall be deemed to have been accepted by CONTRACTOR as correct.

6. W
ORKING DAYS. Thi s work shall be diligently prosecuted to completion before the expiration of 35 WORKING DAYS beginning on the tenth calendar day after the date shown on the Notice to Proceed. It is agreed by the parties to the contract that in case all the work called for under the contract in all parts and requirements, is not finished or completed within the number of days as set forth, damage will be sustained by the CITY, and that it is and will be impracticable and extremely difficult to ascertain the actual damage which CITY will sustain in the event of and by reason of such delay; and it is therefore agreed that CONTRACTOR will pay to CITY the sum of FOUR THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($4,000.00) per day for each and every calendar day's delay in finishing the work in excess of the number of days prescribed; and CONTRACTOR agrees to pay said liquidated damages as herein provided, and in case the same are not paid, agrees that CITY, may deduct the amount thereof from any monies due or that may become due CONTRACTOR under the contract.

It i
s further agreed that in case the work called for under the contract is not finished and completed in all parts and requirements within the number of days as specified, the CITY shall have the right to increase the number of days or not, as may seem best to serve the interest of CITY, and if the CITY decides to increase the said number of days, the CITY shall further have the right to charge to CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR's heirs, assigns or sureties, and to deduct from the final payment for the work, all or any part, as may be deemed proper, the liquidated damages as specified or the actual cost of engineering, inspection, superintendence, and other overhead expenses which are directly chargeable to the contract, and which accrue during the period of such extension, whichever is greater, except the cost of final surveys and preparation of final estimate shall not be included in such charges.

A working day shall not include, nor shall CONTRACTOR be assessed with liquidated damages nor the additional cost of engineering and inspection during any delay beyond EXHIBIT 2

the time named for the completion of the work caused by acts of God or of the public enemy, acts of CITY, fire, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, and freight embargoes and subject to approval by the Director of Public Works , inability to get materials ordered by CONTRACTOR or subcontractor due to such causes provided that CONTRACTOR shall notify the Director of Public Works in writing of the causes of delay within five (5) working days from the beginning of any such delay, and the Director shall ascertain the facts and the extent of the delay, and Director's findings of the facts thereon shall be final and conclusive.

If C
ONTRACTOR is delayed by reason of alterations made in these specifications, or by any act of the Director of Public Works or of the CITY, not contemplated by the contract, the time of completion shall be extended proportionately and CONTRACTOR shall be relieved during the period of such extension of any claim for liquidated damages, engineering or inspection charges or other penalties. CONTRACTOR shall have no claim for any other compensation for any such delay.

7. CONF
ORMANCE TO APPLICABLE LAWS . Contr actor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Municipal laws, rules and ordinances. Contractor shall not discriminate in the employment of persons or in the provision of services under this Contract on the basis of any legally protected classification, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex or religion of such person.
a. TITLE VI
Tit
le VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires that “no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” (42 USC Section 2000d)
http://www.dol.gov/oasam/regs/statutes/titlevi.htm.

The Ci
ty of Stockton requires compliance with the requirements of Title VI in all of its programs and activities regardless of funding source. b. DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT POLICY
The Ci
ty of Stockton has a Discrimination and Harassment Policy ( Exhibit C). The purpose of this policy is to reaffirm the CITY’s commitment to demonstrating respect for all individuals by strictly prohibiting discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment in the workplace, to define the types of behavior and conduct prohibited by this policy, and to set forth a procedure for reporting, investigating, and resolving complaints of discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
c. LABOR STANDARDS PROVISIONS/CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE
The bid
der shall understand that conditions set forth in Chapter 1, Part 7, Division 2 of the California Labor Code shall be considered part of the contract agreement.

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d. PREVAILING WAGE
CO
NTRACTOR and any subcontractor shall pay each employee engaged in the trade or occupation not less than the prevailing hourly wage rate. In accordance with the provisions of Section 1770 of the Labor Code, the Director of Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California has determined the general prevailing rates of wages and employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, travel time, and subsistence pay as provided for in Section 1773.1, apprenticeship or other training programs authorized by Section 3093 and similar purposes applicable to the work to be done. CONTRACTOR performing the work under this contract shall obtain a copy of the wage rate determination and shall distribute copies to each subcontractor. As the wage determination for each craft reflects an expiration date, it shall be the prime CONTRACTOR and each subcontractor's responsibility to ensure that the prevailing wage rates of concern is current and paid to the employee.
i. T
he CONTRACTOR performing the work shall be responsible for obtaining a copy of the State wage rate determination. State wage rates may be obtained at
http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/pwd/Determinations/Northern/Northern.p df. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for posting said wage rates at a prominent location at the work site and shall maintain same in a good readable condition for the duration of the work. ii. Shoul
d the CONTRACTOR choose to work on a Saturday, Sunday or on a holiday recognized by the Labor Unions, the CONTRACTOR shall reimburse the CITY the actual cost of engineering, inspection, superintendence, and or other overhead expenses which are directly chargeable to the contract. Should such work be undertaken at the request of the CITY, reimbursement will not be required. To conform strictly with the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 2, of the Labor Code of the State of California. To forfeit as a penalty to CITY the sum of TWENTY-FIVE AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($25.00) for each laborer, worker, or mechanic employed by CONTRACTOR, or by any subcontractor under CONTRACTOR, in the execution of this contract, for each calendar day during which any l aborer, worker, or mechanic is required or permitted to work more than eight (8) hours and who is not paid the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for holiday and overtime work in violation of the provisions of Sections 1770 to 1781 of the Labor Code of the State of California. That all sums forfeited under the provisions of the foregoing sections shall be deducted from the payments to be made under the terms of this contract.

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iii. The CONTRACTOR to whom the contract is awarded shall ensure that the prime and each subcontractor will in accordance with Section 1776 of the Labor Code, maintain certified payroll records. A copy of said records shall be provided with each invoice to the Public Works Department, Attention Contract Compliance Officer. It shall be the CONTRACTOR’S responsibility to obtain copies of the current prevailing wage rate determination for all subcontractors. Additionally, certified payroll records must be uploaded to the DIR website as required by labor code.
iv. The C
ONTRACTOR shall comply with the provisions established in Section 1777.5 of the Labor Code concerning the 1) certified approval by local joint apprenticeship committees for the employment and training of apprentices, and 2) contribution of funds to administer and conduct apprenticeship programs, if applicable to the job. e. LOCAL EMPLOYMENT ORDINANCE
Pur
suant to Stockton Municipal Code Section 3.68.095 the CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors shall make a good faith effort to employ at least 50 percent of the workforce on this project from local residents, as measured by total labor work hours. Failure of any CONTRACTOR or subcontractor to comply with these requirements shall be deemed a material breach of the contract or subcontract. CONTRACTORS and subcontractors shall maintain records necessary for monitoring their compliance with section

3.68.095.
f. COMMUNITY WORKFORCE TRAINING AGREEMENT
Pur
suant to the implementation of the Community Workforce Training Agreement (CWTA) adopted by the City Council on July 26, 2016, the successful bidder shall be required to comply with the provisions of CWTA. For any project subject to this Agreement, the Local Hire, Priority Apprentice and Workforce Development Program requirements shall apply in lieu of the requirements of Stockton Municipal Code Section 3.68.095 and no separate compliance with Section 3.68.095 will be required of the Contractors/Employers working on the project (EXHIBIT D). g. SANCTIONS
Del
iverables must conform with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Such conformity includes compliance with federal sanctions, and Contractor certifies that it has not and will not engage in prohibited transactions with sanctioned persons or entities.

CI
TY agrees:

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8. COMPENSATION. To pay CONTRACTOR for the work herein
contemplated in the following manner: Progress payments will be made on or about the first day of each calendar month, in such sum as shall make the aggregate of payment up to such day equal to ninety-five percent (95%) of the proportional contract price, upon the basis of the progress certificate of the Director of Public Works as to the amount of work done and the proportional amount of the contract price represented therefor e; and all of the remaining part of the contract price not as aforesaid paid, shall be paid at the expiration of thirty-five (35) days from the completion of said work of construction and the certification by the Director of Public Works of such completion.

9. SE
CURIT IES. Pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code, CONTRACTOR will be permitted, at its request and sole expense, to substitute securities for any monies withheld by the CITY to ensure performance under the contract. Said securities will be deposited either with the CITY or with a State or federally chartered bank as escrow agent. Securities eligible for this substitution are those listed in Section 16430 of the California Government Code or bank or savings and loan certificates of depos it.

CONTRACTOR shall be the beneficial owner of any securities substituted for monies withheld and shall receive any interest thereon.

10. CHANG
E O RDERS. CITY reserves the right to make such alterations, deviations, additions to or omissions from the plans and specifications, including the right to increase or decrease the quantity of any item or portion of the work, as may be deemed by the Engineer to be necessary or advisable and to require such extra work as may be determined by the Engineer to be required for the proper completion or construction of the whole work contemplated.

Any s
uch changes will be set forth in a contract change order which will specify, in addition to the work done in connection with the change made, adjustment of contract time, if any, and the basis of compensation for such work. A contract change order wi ll not become effective until approved by the City Manager and/or the City Council.

Pr
ocessing of change orders shall be in accordance with Section 4- 1.05A of the City of Stockton Standard Specifications and Plans as adopted by Council on September 27, 2016, by Resolution No. 2016-09-27-1213, effective September 27, 2016, or as otherwise amended by Council. When the compensation for an item of work is subject to adjustment under the provisions of Standard Specifications and Plans, Section 4- 1.05A, CONTRACTOR shall, upon request, promptly furnish the Engineer with adequate detailed cost data for such item of work.

11. AUDITS. C
ITY reserves the right to periodically audit all charges made by CONTRACTOR to CITY for services under the contract. Upon request, CONTRACTOR agrees to furnish CITY, or a designated representative, with necessary information and assistance.

CON
TRACTOR agrees that CITY or its delegate will have the right to review, obtain and copy all records pertaining to performance of the contract. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide CITY or its delegate with any relevant information requested and shall permit CITY or its delegate access to its premises, upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours for the purpose of interviewing employees and inspecting and copying EXHIBIT 2

such books, records, accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter under investigation for the purpose of determining compliance with this requirement.

CONTRACTOR further agrees to maintain such records for a period of three (3) years after final payment under the contract.

12. WAIVER. It is expressly understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that a waiver of any of the conditions of this contract shall not be considered a waiver of any of the other conditions thereof.

It is further understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that time is of the essence of this contract in all respects.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto affixed their hands and seals the day and year first above written.

ATTEST: CITY:

KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC

INTERIM CITY CLERK
By: __________ _
By: ____________ _
APPROVED AS TO FORM & CONTENT:

LORI M. ASUNCION

OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
By:-------------

DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY

HARRY BLACK

CITY MANAGER
Tax Identification No.

Local Construction Contract- VSS INTERNATIONAL, INC. - PROJECT NO. WD25003 (Updated 10/18/23) EXHIBIT 2

LOCAL STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM FY 2024-25 SB1 - CAPE SEAL PROJECT NO. WD25003

BI D DING SCHED ULE
Each bidder shall
bid each item, including all alternate bid(s). Failure to bid an item shall be just cause for considering the bid as non-responsive. Line item costs should include all Contractor's overhead and profit and indirect costs. Bids not presented on City forms shall be
cause for considering the bid as non-responsive.

Item Description Unit Quantity Unit price Total Price
1 Mobilization LS 1 $35,450.000 $35,450.00
2 Traffic Control System LS 1 $37,655.000 $37,655.00
3 Water Pollution Control LS 1 $1,391.000 $1,391.00
4 Removal Existing Pavement Stripings, LS 1 $28,355.00 Markings, and Legends $28,355.000 5 Install Detail 2 Striping Per MUTCD LF 600 $2.140 $1,284.00 6 Install Detail 9 Striping Per MUTCD LF 2,400 $2.140 $5,136.00 7 Install Detail 22 Striping Per MUTCD LF 3,200 $4.280 $13,696.00 8 Install 27B Striping Per MUTCD LF 2,500 $2.680 $6,700.00 9 Install Detail 27M Striping Per MUTCD LF 200 $2.680 $536.00 10 Install Detail 37B Striping Per MUTCD LF 200 $3.750 $750.00 11 Install Detail 38 Striping Per MUTCD LF 300 $3.750 $1,125.00 12 Install White Thermoplastic (All Pavement SF 900 $10.700 $9,630.00
Legends)
13 Install Yellow Thermoplastic (All Pavement SF 100 $10.700 Legends) $1,070.00 Bid Forms Last Revised 12/31/20
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Item
14 15
Description Unit Quantity Unit price
Slurry Seal (Type II) SY 108,000
Asphalt Rubber Chip Seal SY 108,000
TOTAL BID $892,298.QQ
$2.310
$4.630
Total Price
$249,480.00
$500,040.00
VSS International, Inc.

BIDDER'S NAME. ____________ _
Bid Forms Last Revised 12/31/20
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Active
6/13/24, 12:43�ation Number
1000001231
Registration effective date
07/01/22
Registration expiration date
06/30/25
Mailing Address
3785 CHANNEL DRIVE WEST SACRAMENTO 95691 C...

Physical Address
3785 CHANNEL DRIVE WEST SACRAMENTO 95691 C...

Email Address
[email protected]
Trade Name/DBA

VSS INTERNATIONAL
License Number (s)
CSLB:293727
Legal Entity Information
Corporation Entity Number:

Pres ident Name:

Vice President Name:

Treasurer Name:

Secretary Name:

CEO Name:

Ag� for Service:

Agent of Service Name:
09/09/14
07/01/19
07/01/22
C0741255

JEFFREY REED

JEFF ROBERTS

JORDAN REED

JORDAN REED

JEFFREY REED

JEFF ROBERTS
06/30/16
06/30/15
06/30/22
06/30/25
Agent of Service Mailing Address: 3785 CHANNEL DRIVE WEST SACRAMENTO 95691 CA United States of Ar Worker's Compensation
Do you lease employees through Professional Employer Organization (PEO)?: No Please provide your current worker's compe nsation insurance information below:

PEO PEO PEO
PEO lnformationName Phone Email
Self Insured
Workers' Compensation Cert/Policy Number:

Workers' Compensation Certification Date:
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08/01/88
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6/13/24, 12:43 PM Registrations
Contractor Information Registration History
Legal Entity Name

CHRISP COMPANY
Legal Entity Type
Corporation
Effective Date Expiration Date
Status
Active
Registration Number
1000000306
Registration effective date
07/01/22
Registration expiration date
06/30/25
Malling Address
43650 OSGOOD ROAD FREMONT 94539 CA United ...

Physical Address
43650 OSGOOD ROAD FREMONT 94539 CA United ...

Email Address
jhanson@chr'1spco.com
Trade Name/OBA

CHRISP COMPANY
License Number (s)
CSLB:374600
CSLB:374600
Legal Entity Information
Corporation Entity Number:

President Name:

Vice President Name:

Treasurer Name:

Secretary Name:

CEO Name:
&J.e.a.QI for Service·
Agent of Service Name:
06/11/18
05/09/17
05/12/16
06/12/15
07/10/14
07/01/19
07/01/22
C0908398
Robert Chrisp
Jake Chrisp
Robert Bilotti
Robert Bilotti
06/30/19
06/30/18
06/30/17
06/30/16
06/30/15
06/30/22
06/30/25
Agent of Service Mailing Address: 43650 Osgood Rd Fremont 94539 CA United States of America Worker's Compensation
Do you lease employees through Professional Employer Organization (PEO)?:

Please provide your current worker's compensation insurance information below:

PEO PEO PEO
PEO lnformationName
Insured by Carrier
Policy Holder Name:

Insurance Carrier:

Policy Number:

Inception date:

Expiration Date:

Phone Email
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CHRISP COMPANY
ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & COMPANY
100 0004442
12/01/23
12/01/24
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REV 2024-03-25
Exhibit B:

Insurance Requirements
(Construction Contracts)
Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract, and for five (5) years thereafter, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, his agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors.

MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:

1. Comm
ercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.

2. Auto
mobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering Code 1 (any auto), with limits no less than $2,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

3. Workers
’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employers’ Liability insurance with a limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.

4. Suret
y Bonds as described below.

If the
contractor maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City of Stockton requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City of Stockton.

Self -Insured Retentions
Self
-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City of Stockton. The City of Stockton may require the Contractor to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by EXHIBIT 2

either the named insured or City of Stockton. The CGL and any policies, including Excess liability policies, may not be subject to a self-insured retention (SIR) or deductible that exceeds $25,000 unless approved in writing by City of Stockton. Any and all deductibles and SIRs shall be the sole responsibility of Contractor or subcontractor who procured such insurance and shall not apply to the Indemnified Additional Insured Parties. City of Stockton may deduct from any amounts otherwise due Contractor to fund the SIR/deductible. Policies shall NOT contain any self-insured retention (SIR) provision that limits the satisfaction of the SIR to the Named Insured.

The policy must also provide that Defense costs, including the Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, will satisfy the SIR or deductible. City of Stockton reserves the right to obtain a copy of any policies and endorsements for verification.

Oth
er Insurance Provisions
The
insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

1. The Ci
ty of Stockton, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations and automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by or on behalf of the Contractor.

General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Contractor’s insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10, CG 11 85 or both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37 forms if later revisions used).

Additional insured Name of Organization shall read “City of Stockton, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers.” Policy shall cover City of Stockton, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers for all locations work is done under this contract.

2. For
a
ny claims related to this project, the Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary and non-contributory insurance coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the City of Stockton, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City of Stockton, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it. This requirement shall also apply to any Excess or Umbrella liability policies. The City of Stockton does not accept endorsements limiting the Contractor’s insurance coverage to the sole negligence of the Named Insured.

3. Eac
h insurance policy required by this clause shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City of Stockton.

Claim
s Made Policies (Professional & Pollution only)
If any coverage required is written on a claims-made coverage form:

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1. The retroactive date must be shown, and this date must be before the execution date of the contract or the beginning of contract work.

2. Insur
ance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of contract work.

3. If c
overage is cancelled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims- made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the contract effective, or start of work date, the Contractor must purchase extended reporting period coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work.

4. A c
opy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the City of Stockton for review.

5. If t
he services involve lead-based paint or asbestos identification/remediation, the Contractors Pollution Liability policy shall not contain lead-based paint or asbestos exclusions. If the services involve mold identification/remediation, the Contractors Pollution Liability policy shall not contain a mold exclusion, and the definition of Pollution shall include microbial matter, including mold.

Umbrella or Excess Policies
The Contractor may use Umbrella or Excess Policies to provide the liability limits as required in this agreement. This form of insurance will be acceptable provided that all of the Primary and Umbrella or Excess Policies shall provide all of the insurance coverages herein required, including, but not limited to, primary and non-contributory, additional insured, Self-Insured Retentions (SIRs), indemnity, and defense requirements. The Umbrella or Excess policies shall be provided on a true “following form” or broader coverage basis, with coverage at least as broad as provided on the underlying Commercial General Liability insurance. No insurance policies maintained by the Additional Insureds, whether primary or excess, and which also apply to a loss covered hereunder, shall be called upon to contribute to a loss until the Contractor’s primary and excess liability policies are exhausted.

Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A: VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City of Stockton.

Waiver of Subrogation
Contractor hereby agrees to waive rights of subrogation which any insurer of Contractor may acquire from Contractor by virtue of the payment of any loss.

Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation. The Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed EXHIBIT 2

with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City of Stockton for all work performed by the Contractor, its employees, agents and subcontractors.

Verification of Coverage
Cont
ractor shall furnish the City of Stockton with original certificates and amendatory endorsements or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsements Pages of the CGL and any Excess policies listing all policy endorsements. All certificates and endorsements and copies of the Declarations & Endorsements pages are to be received and approved by the City of Stockton before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Contractor’s obligation to provide them. The City of Stockton reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time. City of Stockton reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.

Subcontractors
Contractor shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City of Stockton is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors. For CGL coverage, subcontractors shall provide coverage with a form at least as broad as CG 20 38 04 13.

Duration of Coverage
CGL & Excess liability policies for any construction related work, including, but not limited to, maintenance, service, or repair work, shall continue coverage for a minimum of 5 years for Completed Operations liability coverage. Such Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work.

Surety Bonds
Contractor shall provide the following Surety Bonds:

1. Bid
Bond

2. Performance Bond

3. Payment Bond

4. Maintenance Bond
The
Payment Bond and the Performance Bond shall be in a sum equal to the contract price. If the Performance Bond provides for a one-year warranty a separate Maintenance Bond is not necessary. If the warranty period specified in the contract is for longer than one year a Maintenance Bond equal to 10% of the contract price is required. Bonds shall be duly executed by a responsible corporate surety, authorized to EXHIBIT 2

issue such bonds in the State of California and secured through an authorized agent with an office in California.

Special Risks or Circumstances
City of Stockton reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other circumstances.

Cert
ificate Holder Address
The
address for mailing certificates, endorsements and notices shall be:

City
of Stockton
Its Officers, Officials, Employees and Volunteers
400 E Main Street, 3rd Floor – HR
Stockton, CA 95202
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Subject:

CITY OF STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA

CITY MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
Directive No. HR-15 Page No. 1 of 14
DISCRIMINATION AND Effective Date: Revised From:

HARASSMENT POLICY 7/27/09
5/1/2015 4/6/09
3/1/2010
(see below)
PER-015 (Sexual Harassment in the Workplace) revised from 10/21/94, 5/1/95, 1/1/98 PER-037 (Sexual Harassment Investigative Procedures) revised from 2/15/93 I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to reaffirm the City's commitment to demonstrating respect for all individuals by strictly prohibiting discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment in the workplace. This policy defines prohibited behavior and conduct, and sets forth a procedure for reporting, investigating and resolving complaints of discrimination, harassment, in the workplace, including retaliation and hostile work environment.

II. POLICY
A. The City of Stockton prohibits any form of discrimination and/or harassment of any person based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, military and veterans status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, denial of family and medical care leave, marital status, sexual orientation, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding), political affiliation, age (40 and older), concerted labor activity, or any other category or attribute consistent with state or federal law.

All such discrimination and harassment is unlawful and shall not be tolerated. In addition, under the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA), the City of Stockton prohibits discrimination and/or harassment, or retaliation against an employee who obtains coverage, receives a tax credit or subsidy through the Health Care "Market Place" or "Exchange."
B. It is an unlawful employment practice to discriminate against or to harass an unpaid intern or volunteer on the basis of any legally protected classification unless an exception applies, such as a bona fide occupational qualification.

C. The City will neither tolerate nor condone discrimination and/or harassment of employees by managers, supervisors, co-workers, or non-employees with whom City employees have a business service, or professional relationship.

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CITY OF STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA

CITY MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
Directive No. HR-15 Page No. 2 of 14
DISCRIMINATION AND Effective Date: Revised From: HARASSMENT POLICY 7/27/09 5/1/2015 4/6/09
3/1/2010
(see below)
PER-015 (Sexual Harassment in the Workplace) revised from 10/21/94, 5/1/95, 1/1/98 PER-037 (Sexual Harassment Investigative Procedures) revised from 2/15/93 maintaining an employment environment free of discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all aspects of City employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, reassignment, placement, promotion, employment action, disciplinary action, layoff, reemployment, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and benefits, training; or other terms of treatment of that person in an unpaid internship, or another limited duration program to provide unpaid work experience for that person, or the harassment of an unpaid intern or volunteer.

E. All allegations of discrimination and/or harassment shall be investigated immediately by the City, in accordance with this policy. If it is determined that any prohibited activity has occurred, remedial action shall be taken. Such action may include discipline up to and including discharge. In addition, under applicable law, individual supervisors and employees may be subject to personal liability and/or punitive damages in any litigation arising as a result of such conduct.

F. All new hires shall attend harassment awareness training, and supervisors and managers shall attend harassment awareness and prevention training for supervisors every two years.

G. The City of Stockton prohibits retaliation against any employee or non­ employee by another employee, non-employee, supervisor, or manager for reporting, filing, testifying, assisting or participating in any manner in any investigation, proceeding, or hearing conducted by the employer or a federal or state enforcement agency.

H. This policy applies to all officials, employees, volunteers, unpaid interns, agents, or contractors of the City.

I. This policy shall be administered by the Director of Human Resources.

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CITY OF STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA

CITY MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
Directive No. HR-15 Page No. 3 of 14
DISCRIMINATION AND Effective Date: Revised From:

HARASSMENT POLICY 7/27/09
5/1/2015 4/6/09
3/1/2010
(see below)
PER-015 (Sexual Harassment m the Workplace) revised from 10/21/94, 5/1/95, 1/1/98 PER-037 (Sexual Harassment Investigative Procedures) revised from 2/15/93 Ill. DEFINITION AND EXAMPLES OF DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT A. "Discrimination," as used in this policy, is any action, behavior, practice, or process that is intended to deny, or results in the denial of, employment rights, privileges, or benefits because of a person's race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, military and veterans status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, denial of family and medical care leave, marital status, sexual orientation, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding), political affiliation, age (40 and older), concerted labor activity, or any other prohibition identified under state and federal law. The following are examples of conduct that may constitute discrimination:

1. Soliciting applications from a source where all or most of potential workers are of the same race or color.

2. Considering a person's gender as the basis for differences in pay, work assignments, performance evaluations, training, discipline, or any other area of employment; and

3. Questioning a job applicant about the existence, nature and severity of a disability.

B. "Harassment," as used in this policy, consists of any conduct affecting another person because of his or her race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, military and veterans status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, denial of family and medical care leave, marital status, sexual orientation, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding), political affiliation, age (40 and older), concerted labor activity, or any other category or attribute identified under state and federal law when such conduct has the purpose or the effect of: (1) creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment; (2) unreasonably interfering with the employee's or non-employee's work performance; or (3) EXHIBIT 2

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CITY OF STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA

CITY MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
Directive No. HR-15 Page No. 4 of 14

DISCRIMINATION AND

HARASSMENT POLICY
Effective Date: Revised From:
7/27/09
5/1/2015 4/6/09
3/1/2010
(see below)
PER-015 (Sexual Harassment in the Workplace) revised from 10/21/94, 5/1/95, 1/1/98 PER-037 (Sexual Harassment Investigative Procedures) revised from 2/15/93 otherwise adversely affecting an employee's or non-employee's employment opportunities.

Harassment may take many forms, including, but not limited to, the following examples:

1. Verbal Harassment: Epithets, derogatory and offensive comments or slurs based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, or any other category or attribute identified under state and federal law.

2. Physical Harassment: Assault, impeding or blocking movement that results in the physical interference with normal work or movement on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, or any other category or attribute identified under state and federal law.

3. Visual Harassment: The displaying of posters, photography, notices, bulletins, e-mails, cartoons or drawings with derogatory and offensive content based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, or any other category or attribute identified under state and federal law.

C. "Sexual harassment," as used in this policy, is a subcategory of harassment, and is specifically defined by law as unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or visual, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:

1. Submission to such conduct is made a term or condition of employment; or

2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for employment decisions affecting the individual; or
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Subject:

CITY OF STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA

CITY MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
Directive No. HR-15 Page No. 5 of 14

DISCRIMINATION AND

HARASSMENT POLICY
Effective Date: Revised From:
7/27/09
5/1/2015 4/6/09
3/1/2010
(see below)
PER-015 (Sexual Harassment in the Workplace) revised from 10/21/94, 5/1/95, 1/1/98 PER-037 (Sexual Harassment Investigative Procedures) revised from 2/15/93

3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an employee's or non-employee's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment because of the persistent, severe or pervasive nature of the conduct.

Examples of Sexual Harassment include, but are not limited to the following:
a. Unwelcome sexual overtures or propositions.
b. Offering employment benefits or status in exchange for sexual favors.
c. Making or threatening retaliation after a negative response to sexual advances.
d. Visual conduct such as leering, making sexual gestures, displaying sexually suggestive objects or pictures, cartoons, calendars or posters.
e. Verbal conduct such as using epithets or slurs, telling sexually explicit jokes, or making derogatory or suggestive comments about a person's body or dress.
f. Written communications of a sexual nature distributed in hard copy, soft copy or via a computer network.
g. Verbal abuse of a sexual nature, graphic verbal commentary about an individual's body, sexually degrading words to describe an individual, suggestive or obscene letters, notes or invitations.
h. Physical conduct such as touching, assaulting, impeding or blocking movements.

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CITY OF STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA

CITY MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
Directive No. HR-15 Page No. 6 of 14
DISCRIMINATION AND Effective Date:

HARASSMENT POLICY
Revised From:
7/27/09
5/1/2015 4/6/09
3/1/2010
(see below)
PER-015 (Sexual Harassment in the Workplace) revised from 10/21/94, 5/1/95. 1/1/98 PER-037 (Sexual Harassment Investigative Procedures) revised from 2/15/93 i. Retaliation for making harassment reports or threatening to report harassment.

D. Affordable Care Act (ACA) Anti-Retaliation
Pursuant to section §1558 of the Affordable Care Act, the City prohibits discrimination or retaliation towards any employee who:

1. Receives a health insurance tax credit or subsidy through the Health Care "Marketplace" or "Exchange", by which can trigger a penalty payable by the employer;

2. Reports potential violations of protections afforded under Title I of the Act, which provides guaranteed availability protections among other things;

3. Testifies in a proceeding concerning such violation;

4. Assists or participates in a proceeding concerning a violation; or

5. Objects to, or refuses to participate in, any activity, policy, practice, or assigned task that the employee reasonably believes to be in violation of any provision of the Title I of the Act.

An employee who believes that he or she has been discharged or otherwise discriminated against in violation of section §1558 of the Affordable Care Act may seek relief in accordance with the procedures, notifications, burdens of proof, remedies, and statutes of limitation set forth in section 2087(b) of title 15, United States Code.

IV. REPORTING AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
A. Immediate Action Required
The City's reporting and complaint procedures provide for an immediate, thorough and objective investigation of discrimination or harassment claims, appropriate disciplinary action taken against any person found to have engaged in prohibited behavior, and appropriate alternative remedies to any EXHIBIT 2

Subject:

CITY OF STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA

CITY MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
Directive No. HR-15 Page No. 7 of 14
DISCRIMINATION AND Effective Date: Revised From:

HARASSMENT POLICY 7/27/09
5/1/2015 4/6/09
3/1/2010
(see below)
PER-015 (Sexual Harassment in the Workplace) revised from 10/21/94, 5/1/95, 1/1/98 PER-037 (Sexual Harassment Investigative Procedures) revised from 2/15/93 employee or non-employee subject to discrimination or harassment. To accomplish this, such incidents must be reported immediately to a supervisor or manager.

1. Employee's and Non-Employee's Responsibilities when Subjected to Discrimination and/or Harassment
a. Employees or non-employees who believe they have been subjected to discrimination or harassment, or are aware of discrimination or harassment against others, shall report the situation immediately to his/her supervisor or manager, except as specified in subsection (b), below. Employees and non­ employees shall report any such incidents occurring in the workplace, whether committed by coworkers, supervisors or managers, or third persons doing business with the City, such as customers or vendors, or other non-employees. If
comfortable doing so, an employee or non-employee who has a complaint of discrimination or harassment is encouraged to directly inform the person(s) engaging in the behavior that such conduct is offensive and insist the behavior to stop.
b. Employees and non-employees must immediately contact a supervisor or manager to register a complaint of discrimination or harassment, unless that supervisor or manager is the individual engaging in the unwanted behavior. In that case, the employee or non-employee may contact someone at the next supervisory level. If the employee or non-employee feels uncomfortable dealing directly with his or her immediate supervisor or manager, he or she may contact the department head, or the Director of Human Resources (or either of their designees) to register a complaint of discrimination or harassment.
c. Employees and non-employees may file a formal complaint of harassment or discrimination with their department head or EXHIBIT 2

Subject:

CITY OF STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA

CITY MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
Directive No. HR-15 Page No. 8 of 14

DISCRIMINATION AND

HARASSMENT POLICY
Effective Date: Revised From:
7/27/09
5/1/2015 4/6/09
3/1/2010
(see below)
PER-015 (Sexual Harassment In the Workplace) revised from 10/21/94, 5/1/95, 1/1/98 PER-037 (Sexual Harassment Investigative Procedures) revised from 2/15/93 with Human Resources. To assist the City in conducting a thorough investigation, complaints shall be submitted in writing and shall include specific details of the incident(s), the names of the individuals involved, the names of any witnesses, and any documentary evidence (notes, pictures, cartoons, etc.) that will corroborate the allegations.
d. Employees and non-employees shall immediately report any retaliation to a supervisor, manager, department head or Director of Human Resources (or designee). All retaliation complaints shall be immediately, objectively and thoroughly investigated in accordance with the investigation procedures.

If a report of retaliation is substantiated, appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including discharge shall be taken.

2. Supervisor's or Manager's Responsibilities to Eliminate Discrimination and/or Harassment
a. A supervisor or manager is responsible for enforcing the City's discrimination and harassment policy. Supervisors or
managers must ensure that all employees and non-employees are aware of the City's policy through open discussion of the policy at staff meetings and by posting the policy in a conspicuous location accessible to all staff members.
b. A supervisor or manager shall be cognizant of employees' and non-employees' behavior and shall not permit any employee or non-employee under their supervision to be subjected to or engage in any conduct prohibited by this policy.
c. A supervisor or manager who observes conduct prohibited by this policy shall immediately direct the employee or non­ employee to cease the conduct.

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Subject:

CITY OF STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA

CITY MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
Directive No. HR-15 Page No. 9 of 14
DISCRIMINATION AND Revised From:

HARASSMENT POLICY
Effective Date:
7/27/09
5/1/2015 4/6/09
3/1/2010
(see below)
PER-015 (Sexual Harassment in the Workplace) revised from 10/21/94, 5/1/95, 1/1/98 PER-037 (Sexual Harassment Investigative Procedures) revised from 2/15/93 d. A supervisor or manager who receives a complaint of
prohibited conduct is required to take the complaint seriously, and report the matter immediately to the department head; be supportive of the complainant; ensure there is no retaliation against the complainant; conduct an internal fact-finding review into the allegations; obtain as much detailed information as possible; thoroughly document the findings; communicate in written form to the parties the resolution of the complaint; and report to and consult with the Human Resources Department promptly, without delay.

B. Confidentiality. The City will make every effort to protect the privacy and confidentiality of all parties involved, as well as any information and/or documentation obtained, to the extent possible consistent with a thorough investigation.

C. Penalty for Non-Compliance. The City shall take disciplinary action, up to and including discharge, against any supervisor or manager who fails in his/her responsibility to take immediate action in response to an employee's or non-employee's complaint of discrimination or harassment. Further, such disciplinary action shall be taken against a supervisor or manager who fails to stop discriminatory or harassing conduct committed in his/her presence or to stop such conduct about which the supervisor or manager has knowledge.

V. INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES
A. Determination of Responsibility for Investigation
If a formal complaint is filed with the department head or the Director of Human Resources (or either of their designees), the department head and the Director of Human Resources shall consult with one another to determine whether the department or Human Resources shall conduct the fact-finding investigation into the allegations. Either the department head or the Director of Human Resources (or either of their designees), depending on who is EXHIBIT 2

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B.

CITY OF STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA

CITY MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
Directive No. HR-15 Page No.10 of 14
DISCRIMINATION AND Effective Date: Revised From:

HARASSMENT POLICY 7/27/09
5/1/2015 4/6/09
3/1/2010
(see below)
PER-015 (Sexual Harassment In the Workplace) revised from 10/21/94, 5/1/95, 1/1/98 PER-037 (Sexual Harassment Investigative Procedures) revised from 2/15/93 responsible for the investigation, shall issue written notification to the complainant and alleged harasser(s). The notification shall specify the nature of the complaint, and inform the parties that an investigation into the allegations of discrimination and/or harassment shall be conducted.

Investigative Guidelines
The investigation shall include the following steps taken in the order best suited to the circumstances:

1. Identify and preserve the evidence.

2. Confirm the name and position of the complainant. Interview the complainant.

3. Allow the complainant the opportunity to place the complaint in writing.

4. Obtain the identity of the alleged harasser(s).

5. Obtain as many details as possible regarding the incident(s) that prompted the complaint, including the number of occurrences, dates, times, locations, and witnesses (if applicable).

6. Ascertain how the complainant felt about the alleged incident when it occurred; complainant's response(s) to the alleged behavior; and witness statements (if applicable).

7. Ascertain if any threats or promises were made in connection with the alleged harassment.

8. Ascertain if the complainant knows of or suspects that there are other victims of harassment by the same person(s).

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CITY OF STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA

CITY MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
Directive No. HR-15 Page No. 11 of 14

DISCRIMINATION AND

HARASSMENT POLICY
Effective Date: Revised From:
7/27/09
5/1/2015 4/6/09
3/1/2010
(see below)
PER-015 (Sexual Harassment m the Workplace) revised from 10/21/94, 5/1/95, 1/1/98 PER-037 (Sexual Harassment Investigative Procedures) revised from 2/15/93 supervisors, about the harassment.

10. Ascertain what resolution would be acceptable to the complainant.

11. Interview the alleged harasser to get his or her side of the story, including any possible motivation for a false allegation.

12. Interview witnesses who were identified by the complainant regarding the alleged harasser or other persons identified during the investigation.

13. Interview witnesses who were identified by the alleged harasser or other persons identified during the investigation.

14. Advise all participants that the investigation is "confidential" and not to engage in any retaliatory conduct, as such conduct is subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible. An individual who is interviewed during the course of an investigation is prohibited from discussing the substance of the interview, except as otherwise directed by a supervisor or the Director of Human Resources. Any individual who discusses the content of an investigatory interview will be subject to discipline or other appropriate sanction.

15. Conduct follow-up interviews, if warranted.

16. Prepare report of findings and discuss with management and designated legal staff.

VI. RESPONDING TO THE COMPLAINT
A. Following the completion of the fact-finding investigation, either the department head or the Director of Human Resources (or either of their designees), depending on who is responsible for the investigation, shall EXHIBIT 2

Subject:

CITY OF STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA

CITY MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
Directive No. HR-15 Page No.12 of 14
DISCRIMINATION AND Effective Date: Revised From: HARASSMENT POLICY 7/27/09 5/1/2015 4/6/09
3/1/2010
(see below)
PER-015 (Sexual Harassment in the Workplace) revised from 10/21/94, 5/1/95, 1/1/98 PER-037 (Sexual Harassment Investigative Procedures) revised from 2/15/93 make a report of findings, along with a recommendation regarding the appropriate remedial action to be taken, if warranted. The recommendation shall be made after reviewing the findings of the investigation, giving consideration to all factual information, the nature of the alleged conduct, and the totality of the circumstances. If the investigation was conducted by the Director of Human Resources, or designee, the Director, or designee, shall confer with the affected department head and both shall concur on the remedial action to be taken, if any. If the investigation was conducted by the department head, the department head shall confer with the Director of Human Resources prior to making the report of findings and both shall concur on the remedial action to be taken, if any.

B. If either the department head or the Director of Human Resources does not concur with the findings and recommendation of the other, the City Attorney (or designee) shall review and resolve the matter in dispute.

C. Report of findings and recommendation shall be treated as a confidential document and no other distribution shall be made without first consulting with the City Attorney's Office. A completed investigation report will not be disclosed, except as it is deemed necessary to support a disciplinary action, to take remedial action, to defend the City in adversarial proceedings, or to comply with the law or court order.

D. Either the department head or the Director of Human Resources (or either of their designees), depending on who is responsible for the investigation shall provide a written response to the complainant and the person alleged to have committed the misconduct, discrimination and/or harassment. The response shall include a copy of the City's discrimination and harassment policy and a memorandum indicating the City's determination as to whether the complaint is:

1. Unsustained: The investigation failed to disclose sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation(s).

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CITY MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
Subject: Directive No. HR-15 Page No. 13 of 14
DISCRIMINATION AND Effective Date: Revised From:

HARASSMENT POLICY 7/27/09

3. 5/1/2015 4/6/09
3/1/2010
(see below)
PER-015 (Sexual Harassment in the Workplace) revised from 10/21/94, 5/1/95, 1/1/98 PER-037 (Sexual Harassment Investigative Procedures) revised from 2/15/93 complained of did not occur. The finding also applies when the individual employee(s) named in the complaint were not involved in the act(s) or omission(s) alleged.

Sustained: The investigation disclosed sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation(s) made in the complaint; appropriate action will be taken.

E. Details regarding any specific fact-findings or disciplinary action to be taken will not be communicated to the complainant. The City Attorney shall review the response for legal sufficiency before dissemination.

F. The City shall close and retain the investigation file, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and City policy regarding retention of City records.

VII. DISCIPLINE
Disciplinary action imposed as a result of any investigation conducted pursuant to this policy shall be commensurate with the severity of the offense, up to and including discharge, even for a first offense.

VIII. ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES
If upon exhausting all internal remedies to file, investigate, and respond to a charges of discrimination/harassment, pursuant to title VII of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C §§ 2000e et seq.), any person has a right to file a charge of discrimination/harassment with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC"). In addition, pursuant to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code §§ 12900 - 12996.) a person may also file a complaint of discrimination/harassment with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing ("DFEH"). Employees or non-employees who believe that they have been subjected to discrimination/harassment may file a complaint with either of these EXHIBIT 2

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CITY MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
Subject: Directive No. HR-15 Page No. 14 of 14

DISCRIMINATION AND

HARASSMENT POLICY
Effective Date: Revised From:
7/27/09
5/1/2015 4/6/09
3/1/2010
(see below)
PER-015 (Sexual Harassment in the Workplace) revised from 10/21/94, 5/1/95, 1/1/98 PER-037 (Sexual Harassment Investigative Procedures) revised from 2/15/93 agencies. Both the EEOC and DFEH serve as neutral fact-finders and attempt to assist parties in resolving disputes voluntarily.

IX. COMMUNICATION OF POLICY
This policy shall be provided to all managers, supervisors, employees, volunteers, unpaid interns, agents or contractors of the City and shall be posted in the appropriate places. All employees shall participate in City approved harassment awareness training as directed by management or Human Resources; and all supervisors, as required by law, shall participate in City approved interactive harassment awareness training and education sessions at least once every two years, or as otherwise specified by law.

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That we, VSS INTERNATIONAL. INC. a STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION, as Principal and Western Surety Company
organized and existing under the laws of the State of South Dakota a corporation,
and
duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Stockton, a municipal corporation, duly created and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of California, as obligee, in the just and full sum of EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND xx/100 DOLLARS ($892,298.00), in lawful money of the United States of America (being 100% of the contract price) for the payment whereof well and truly to be made to the said CITY, the said Principal and Surety bind themselves, their successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

The condition of the foregoing obligation is such that the above bounded Principal has simultaneously entered into a contract with the CITY, to do and perform the following work, to wit:

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NOW, THEREFORE, if the above bounded Principal, CONTRACTOR, Company or
Corporation or its subcontractor, shall well and truly perform the work contracted to be done under said contract, then this obligation to be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

No prepayment or delay in payment and no change, extension, addition or alteration of any provision of said contract, or in said plans or specifications agreed to between the said CONTRACTOR and the said CITY, and no forbearance on the part of the said CITY shall operate to relieve any Surety or Sureties from liability on this bond, and consent by said Surety is hereby given, and the said Surety hereby waives the

provisions of Sections 2819 and 2845 of the Civil Code of the State of California.

SIGNED AND SEALED on July 3, 2024·----------------
vss International, Inc.

APPROVED AS TO SURETY: By:--------\-....:.....-_...:�-

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Jelflt�&J�tL enior Vice President
Western Surety Company
SURETY
APPROVED AS TO FORM & CONTENT:

LORI M. ASUNCION

OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
By: _________ _
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Doreen Green

DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
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CALIFORNIA NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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 Yolo
On July 08, 2024 before me, Laura Wicklander, Notary Public (insert name and title of the officer), personally appeared Jeff Roberts 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 PENAL TY 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��• (Seal)
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�, LAURA WICKLANDER
Notary Public
- Cilifor�ia z
Yolo County �
Commission 4 2379737 �
y Comm. Expires Oct 23. 2025
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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT CIVIL CODE§ 1189
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
of Ventura
Here Insert Name and Title of the Officer
personally appeared ______ D_o_r_e_e_n_G_r_e_e_n _____ ______ ______ _ Name(s) of Signer(s)
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person� whose name(� ls/.ara. subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that Ae/she/U:iey- executed the same in his/her/H1eif authorized capacity�es), and that by l:lie/her/tt-le+F-signature(:r) on the instrument the person(IJI,), or the entity upon behalf of which the person�) acted, executed the instrument. ........ l

NANCY ALICIA SHIFFER
Notary Public • California :

Ventura County s
Commission /I 2 3 l S-400 • ••
y Comm. Expires Oct t 3, 2024
Place
Notary Seal Above
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws
of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

Signature
---------------OPTIONAL---------------
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Description of Attached Document
Title or Type of Document: _____________ Document Date: _______ _ Number of Pages: ___ Signer(s) Other Than Named Above: __ __,_n.,_,o""'n....,e"'-------- Capacity(les) Claimed by Signer(s)
Signer's Name: Doreen Green
D Corporate Officer - Title (s): ______ _
D Partner - D Limited D General
D Individual IRl Attorney in Fact
D Trustee □ Guardian or Conservator
D Other: _____________ _
Signer Is Representing: _________ _
Signer's Name: ___ ____:.n.:.:./-=a'---------
0 Corporate Officer - Title(s): ______ _
D Partner - □ Limited D General
D Individual D Attorney in Fact
D Trustee D Guardian or Conservator
□ Other: _____________ _
Signer Is Representing: ________ _
©2014 National Notary Association• www.NalionalNotary.org • 1-800-US NOTARY (1-800-876-6827) Item #5907 EXHIBIT 2

Western Surety Company

POWER OF ATTORNEY APPOINTING INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY-IN-FACT Know All Men By These Presents, That WESTERN SURETY COMPANY, a South Dakota corporation, is a duly organized and existing corporation having its principal office in the City of Sioux Falls, and State of South Dakota, and that it does by virtue of the signature and seal herein affixed hereby make, constitute and appoint
Doreen Green, Individually
of Oxnard, CA, its true and lawful Attomey(s)-in-Fact with full power and authority hereby conferred to sign, seal and execute for and on its behalf bonds, undertakings and other obligatmy instruments of similar nature - In Unlimited Amounts
and to bind it thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such instruments were signed by a duly authorized officer of the corporation and all the acts of said Attorney, pursuant to the authority hereby given, are hereby ratified and confirmed.

This Power of Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the By-Law printed on the reverse hereof, duly adopted, as indicated, by the shareholders of the corporation.

In Witness Whereof, WESTERN SURETY COMPANY has caused these presents to be signed by its Vice President and its corporate seal to be hereto affixed on this 19th day of August, 2022.

State of South Dakota
County of Minnehaha

WESTERN SURETY COMPANY
&�-1:;.flat, Vice President
On this 19th day of August, 2022, before me personally came Paul T. Bruflat, to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say: that he
resides in the City of Sioux Falls, State of South Dakota; that he is the Vice President of WESTERN SURETY COMPANY described in and which executed the above instrument; that he knows the seal of said corporation; that the seal affixed to the said instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so affixed pursuant to authority given by the Board of Directors of said corporation and that he signed his name thereto pursuant to like authority, and acknowledges same to be the act and deed of said corporation.

My commission expires
March 2 2026
• ................................................ t
j M. BENT {
j�NOTARY PUBLlC�j
f�SOUTH DAKOTA�:
+ .............................................. ♦
M. Bent, Notary Public

CERTIFICATE
l, L.

Nelson, Assistant Secretary of WESTERN SURETY COMPANY do hereby certify that the Power of Attorney hereinabove set forth is still in force, and further certify that the By-Law of the corporation printed on the reverse hereof is still in force. In testimony whercofl have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said corporation this 3rd day of July, 2024.

WESTERN SURETY COMPANY
Form F4280-7-2012
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BOND FOR LABOR AND MATERIAL
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

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EXHIBIT D
Bond:#30221364
Premium:included in performance
That we, VSS INTERNATIONAL, INC. , a STATE OF CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as Principal and Western Surety Company , corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of South Dakota and duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Stockton, a municipal corporation, duly created and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of California, and unto any and all material suppliers, persons, companies, or corporations furnishing materials, provisions, provender or other supplies used in, upon, for or about the performance of the work contemplated to be executed or performed under the contract hereinafter mentioned, and all persons, companies, or corporations renting or hiring teams, or implements of machinery, for or contributing to said work and all persons who perform work or labor upon the same, and all persons who supply both work and materials, and whose claims have not been paid by the contractor, company or corporation in the just and full sum of

EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND xx/100 DOLLARS ($892,298.00), in lawful money of the United States of America (being 100% of the contract price) for the payment whereof well and truly to be made to said CITY and to said persons jointly and severally, the said principal and Surety bind themselves, their successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

The condition of the foregoing obligations is such that the above bounden Principal has simultaneously entered into a contract of even date herewith, with the CITY, to do and perform the following work, to-wit:

LOCAL STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM FY 2024-25 SB1 - CAPE SEAL PROJECT NO. WD25003
NOW, THEREFORE, if the above bounden Principal, CONTRACTOR, Company or Corporation or its subcontractor, fail to pay for all materials, provisions, provender, or other supplies, or teams, 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, the Surety on this bond will pay the same, in an amount not exceeding the sum specified in this bond,

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provided that any and all claims hereunder shall be filed and proceedings had in connection therewith as required by the provisions of Division 3, Part 4, Title 15, Chapter 5, Article 1 of the Civil Code of California, provided that in case suit is brought upon this bond, a reasonable attorney's fee shall be awarded by the Court to the prevailing party in said suit; said attorney's fee to be fixed as costs in said suit, and to be included in the judgment therein rendered.

No prepayment or delay in payment and no change, extension, addition or alteration of any provision of said contract or in said plans or specifications agreed to between the said CONTRACTOR and the said CITY and no forbearance on the part of the said CITY shall operate to relieve any surety or sureties from liability on this bond, and consent to make such alterations without further notice to or consent by any such surety is hereby given, and the said sureties hereby waive the provisions of Sections 2819 and 2845 of the Civil Code of the State of California.
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SIGNED AND SEALED on ___ J_ul.;_y_3_, 2_0_2_4 _________ __,_ VSS International, Inc.

APPROVED AS TO SURETY: By: _____ �--4-----
Jeff Robe
Western Surety Company
SURETY
APPROVED AS TO FORM & CONTENT:

LORI M. ASUNCION

OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
By:-----------

DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
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CALIFORNIA NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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 Yolo
On July 08, 2024 before me, Laura Wicklander, Notary Public (insert name and title of the officer), personally appeared Jeff Roberts 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 PENAL TY 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 �' (Seal)
········�• LAURA WICKLA,'lDER
Notuy PLlblic • Ciiifor1ii :

Yolo co�nty �
Commission, 2379737 -
y Comm. Expires Oct 23. 2025
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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT CIVIL CODE § 1189 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
Cou
�
ty f Ventura
On 'f' � � befo,e me, Nancy Alicia Shiffer, Notary Public "ate Here Insert Name and Title of the Officer
personally appeared Doreen Green
Name(s) of Signer(s)
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(,{) whose name(� ls/.ar.e. subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that Ae/she/tl=ley- executed the same in his/her/.t
heif authorized capacity�eej, and that by l:lia/her/tfle+F-signature(,:) on the instrument the person(,), or the entity upon behalf of which the person�) acted, executed the instrument. - ....... .

NANCY ALICIA SHIFFER fNotary Publlc • Callfornl.a
Ventura County ! Commission 112335400 ·-
Y Comm. Expires Oct 13, 2024
Place Notary Seal Above
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws
of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
----------------OPTIONAL ______________ _
Though this section is optional, completing this information can deter alteration of the document or fraudulent reattachment of this form to an unintended document.

Description of Attached Document
Title or Type of Document: _____________ Document Date: _______ _ Number of Pages: ___ Signer(s) Other Than Named Above: __ __,_,n""o"-n'-"e,__ ______ _ Capacity(ies) Claimed by Signer(s)
Signer's Name: Doreen Green
D Corporate Officer - Title(s): _____ _ _
D Partner - D Limited D General
D Individual lfil Attorney in Fact
D Trustee D Guardian or Conservator
D Other: __________ ___ _
Signer Is Representing: _________ _
Signer's Name: ------'-n-"-/-=a'------------
0 Corporate Officer - Title(s): ______ _
D Partner - D Limited D General
D Individual D Attorney In Fact
D Trustee D Guardian or Conservator
D Other: ______________ _
Signer Is Representing: ________ _
©2014 National Notary Association• www.NationalNotary.org • 1-800-US NOTARY (1-800-876-6827) Item #5907 EXHIBIT 2

Western Surety Company

POWER OF ATTORNEY APPOINTING INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY-IN-FACT Know All Men By These P,·esents, That WESTERN SURETY COMPANY, a South Dakota corporation, is a duly organized and existing corporation having its principal office in the City of Sioux Falls, and State of South Dakota, and that it does by virtue of the signature and seal herein affixed hereby make, constitute and appoint
Doreen Green, Individually
of Oxnard, CA, its true and lawful Attomey(s)-in-Fact with full power and authority hereby conferred to sign, seal and execute for and on its behalf bonds, undertakings and other obligatory instruments of similar nature - In Unlimited Amounts
and to bind it thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such instruments were signed by a duly authorized officer of the corporation and all the acts of said Attorney, pursuant to the authority hereby given, are hereby ratified and confirmed.

This Power of Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the By-Law printed on the reverse hereof, duly adopted, as indicated, by the shareholders of the corporation.

In Witness Whereof, WESTERN SURETY COMPANY has caused these presents to be signed by its Vice President and its corporate seal to be hereto affixed 011 this 19th day of August, 2022.

State of South Dakota
County of Minnehaha

WESTERN SURETY COMPANY
On this 19th day of August, 2022, before me personally came Paul T. Bruflat, to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say: that he resides in the City of Sioux Falls, State of South Dakota; that he is the Vice President of WESTERN SURETY COMPANY described in and which executed the above instrument; that he knows the seal of said corporation; that the seal affixed to the said instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so affixed pursuant to authority given by the Board of Directors of said corporation and that he signed his name thereto pursuant to like authority, and acknowledges same to be the act and deed of said corporation.

My commission expires
March 2 2026
............... .. ...... t
j M. BENT j f�NOTARY PUBLIC�j j�SOUTH DAKOTA�j
+,,., .......................................... ♦

CERTIFICATE
M. Bent, Notary Public
I, L. Nelson, Assistant Secretary of WESTERN SURETY COMPANY do hereby certify that the Power of Attorney hereinabove set forth is still in force, and further certify that the By-Law of the corporation printed on the reverse hereof is still in force. In testimony whereof! have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said corporation this 3rd day of July, 2024.

WESTERN SURETY COMPANY
Fonn F4280-7-2012
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