CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
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his contract is made and entered into on _____________, by and between ZARA CONSTRUCTION, INC., a STATE OF CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, with a business address at 2343 DONNER PASS AVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95835, hereinafter called "CONTRACTOR," and CITY OF STOCKTON, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called "CITY."
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I T N E S S E T H:
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HEREAS, plans and specifications for the construction of ADA CURB RAMP INSTALLATION (PROJECT NO. WD24004, 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 ________________.
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W, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto expressly agree as follows:
CONTRACTOR agrees:
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OPE 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.
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OMPENSATION. 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 $714,900 , or as otherwise mutually agreed to in a Contract Change Order.
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NSURANCE. 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.
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It shall 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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urthermore, 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.
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he Additional 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.
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he limits 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.
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ll self-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.
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olicies 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.
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he CITY reserves the right to obtain a full certified copy of any i nsurance policy and endorsements.
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ailure to exercise this right shall not constitute a waiver of right to exercise later.
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NTRACTOR 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.
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NTRACTOR 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 EXHIBIT 2
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 . INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS. To the 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 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 . STANDARD PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. The performance 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.
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he Director 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 . WORKING DAYS. This work shall be diligently prosecuted to completion before the expiration of 75 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 THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($ 3,600) 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.
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t is 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 EXHIBIT 2
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.
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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 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.
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f CONTRACTOR 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 . CONFORMANCE TO APPLICABLE LAWS. Contractor 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.
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itle 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)
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/oasam/regulatory/statutes/title-vi-civil-rights- act-of-1964.
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he City of Stockton requires compliance with the requirements of Title VI in all of its programs and activities regardless of funding source. b. DI
SCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT POLICY
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he City 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 EXHIBIT 2
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.
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ABOR STANDARDS PROVISIONS/CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE
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e bidder 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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EVAILING WAGE
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ONTRACTOR 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 wage 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 e nsure that the prevailing wage rates of concern is current and paid to the employee.
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. The CONTRACTOR performing the work shall be responsible for obtaining a copy of the State wage rate determination. State wage rates may be obtained at https://www.dir.ca.gov/Public- Works/Prevailing-Wage.html. 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.
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. Should 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 directl y 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 Californi a. 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 EXHIBIT 2
any subcontractor under CONTRACTOR, in the execution of this contract, for each calendar day during which any laborer, 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 ma de under the terms of this contract.
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. 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 Complianc e 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.
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he CONTRACTOR 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. L
OCAL EMPLOYMENT ORDINANCE
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ursuant 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
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ANCTIONS
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eliverables 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.
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ITY agrees:
8 . COMPENSATION. To pay CONTRACTOR for the work herein contemplated in the following manner: Progress payments will be made on or about the EXHIBIT 2
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 . SECURITIES. 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 . CHANGE ORDERS . 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.
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ny such 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.
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rocessing 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. CITY 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.
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ONTRACTOR 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 such books, records, accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter under EXHIBIT 2
WILL CREW
ACTING CITY MANAGER
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ADA CURB RAMP INSTALLATION
PROJECT NO. WD24004C
BIDD ING SCHEDULE
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 Contrac tor'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 35,000 35,000
2 Traffic Control LS 1 40,000 40,000
3 Curb-Ramp Installation Per COS Standard Detail R-64 EA 5 7,000 35,000 (All Work Complete In-Place) 4 Curb-Ramp Installation Per COS Standard Detail R-65 EA 35 7,100 248,500 (All Work Complete In-Place) 5 Curb-Ramp Installation Per COS Standard Detail R-66 EA 1 7,000 7,000 (All Work Complete In-Place) 6 Curb-Ramp Installation Per COS Detail 'Wheelchair EA 23 10,100 232,300 Ramp Modified A' (All Work Complete In-Place) 7 Curb-Ramp Installation Per COS Detail 'Wheelchair EA 2 10,100 20,200 Ramp Modified C' (All Work Complete In-Place) 8 Additional Concrete Sidewalk Removal and SF 2,000 48,000 Replacement (All Work Complete In-Place) 24 9 Additional Vertical Curb and Gutter Removal and LF 300 120 36,000 Replacement (All Work Complete In-Place) 10 Additional Rolled Curb and Gutter Removal and LF 50 6,000 Replacement (All Work Complete In-Place) 120 11 Additional Asphalt Removal and Replacement (Up to SF 8" thick) (All Work Complete In-Place) 300 23 6,900 TOTAL BID 714,900 ----------------
BIDDER'S NAME Zara Construction Inc -------------
Bid Forms Last Revised 03/05/2024
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CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARi
0Contractor's License Detail for License#
1063261
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ZARA CONSTRUCTION
2343 DONNrn PASS AVE
SACRAMENTO, CA 9S8.lo
Bu siness Phone Nurnber:(650) 353-8485
This license is current and active.
Entity Corporation
Issue Date 02il2i2020
Expire Date 02/28/2026
All information below should be reviewed.
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Contractor's Bond
This license tiled a Contr,1ctor's Bond with HUDSOI� !NSURANCECOMPAMY.
Bond Number: 30109918
Bond Amount: $25,000
Effective Date: 0li30/2023
Contr<Jctor's Bond Hish)ry
Bond of Qualifying Individual
The qu,1lifying individu,1I ATIF ZACK ZAHOOR c:ertitied t.hnt he/slle owns 10 perc:entormore of the voting stock/members hip inten�stof thiscomp;iny; therefore, the Bond ot Qu.Jlifyinc Individual is not required.
Effective Date: 02/12/2020
This iicense has workers compensation insurance with the STATE COMPENSATION iNSUH,\NCE FUND
Policy Number:9301234
Effective Date: 0Bi0S/2021
Expire Date: 08/0�/2024
Workt?rs· Compensation History
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BIDDER CERTIFICATION
The undersigned agrees that if this bid is accepted, he/she will contract with the City of Stockton in the form of contract attached hereto to perform all of the work in accordance with the contract and the drawings, specifications, and other documents incorporated therein; that he/she will take in full payment therefor, and for all other obligations assumed under the contract, the prices set forth in the following bid schedule except as otherwise provided in the specifications; and that he/she will execute such contract and furnish the required contract bonds in the manner and within the time provided in the bidding requirements and conditions. The undersigned further agrees that he/she has carefully examined the site of the work and the bid documents and any addenda thereto, and is fully informed of ----he-r:ia-tur-e-a-A-ci-l-QGatigr:i-0f-tl'.:\e-w0Fk,tA-9-EftlaAUties-0f-t-Ae-w0-Fk,--aAEl-tAe-e0AEli-ti0ns-te-0e-eAG0UA-teFeEl-inr--- pe rform i ng the work; that the only parties interested in this bid as principals are those named herein and that this bid is made without collusion with any other party; and that this bid is submitted in all respects in accordance with the bidding requirements and conditions and all other requirements of the bid documents.
A BID GUARANTY ACCOMPANIES THIS BID IN THE FORM OF: (Check one of the following) Cash, or
Cashier's check, or
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Certified check payable to City of Stockton, or
Bidder's bond in favor of the City.
For any amount not less than ten percent ( 10%) of the aggregate of the bid.
ALSO ACCOMPANYING THIS BID ARE THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS, PROPERLY EXECUTED AND SIGNED:
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3. List of Subcontractors
Non-Collusion Declaration
DIR Self-Certification
4. Title VI Self-Certification
5. Local Employment Ordinance Acknowledgement
6. Local Business Preference Acknowledgement
THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS
Zara Construction Inc
Name of Firm
2343 Donner Pass Ave
Address
1063261 A ,B
Contractor Lie. No. & Classification
6503538485
Phone
Sacramento
City
CA
State
85-1070380
Tax 1.0. No.
95835
Zip
2/28/2026
Expiration Date
NOTE - State law requires bidders on public agency contracts to include on their bid: (1) their State contractors license number, (2) the license expiration date,
and (3) a statement that the representations made therein are made under penalty of perjury. The law further states that "Any bid not containing this information, or bid containing information which is substantially proven false shall be considered non-responsive and shall be rejected by the public agency." Signature
Bid Forms
RESENTATIONS MADE HEREIN ARE MADE UNDER PENAL TY OF PERJURY
BIDDER SIGN
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Title
President
Last Revised 03/05/2024
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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. Commercial 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. Automobile 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. Surety 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
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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.
Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
1. The City 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 any 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. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City of Stockton.
Claims 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. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of contract work.
3. If coverage 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 copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the City of Stockton for review.
5. If the 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.
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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
Contractor 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
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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.
Certificate 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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Bond Number: GSA01800223
BOND FOR FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That we, Zara Construction Inc. , a STATE OF CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as Principal and The Gray Casualty & Surety Company _______ , a corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of Louisiana 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 SEVEN HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($714,900), 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:
ADA CURB RAMP INSTALLATION
(PROJECT NO. WD24004)
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, EXHIBIT 2
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, _____ ....;•_ 2_0_2 _5 _______ _
APPROVED AS TO SURETY:
Zara Construction Inc.
By:----------
PRINCIPAL
The Gray Casualty & Surety Company
SURETY
APPROVED AS TO FORM & CONTENT:
LORI M. ASUNCION
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
By:----------
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
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By:---------
Mark D. Leskanic,ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
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Bond Number: GSA01800223
BOND FOR LABOR AND MATERIAL
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That we, ZARA CONSTRUCTION, INC., a STATE OF CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as Principal and The Gray Casualty & Surety Company , corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of Louisiana 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 SEVEN HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($714,900) 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:
ADA CURB RAMP INSTALLATION
(PROJECT NO. WD24004)
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 EXHIBIT 2
this bond will pay the same, in an amount not exceeding the sum specified in this bond, 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.
SIGNED AND SEALED on ___ _____;,_2 _0_2 _5 __________ _,:, Zara Construction Inc.
APPROVED AS TO SURETY: By:-------------
PRINCIPAL
The Gray Casualty & Surety Company
SURETY
APPROVED AS TO FORM & CONTENT:
LORI M. ASUNCION
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
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Mark D. Leskanic, ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
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Individual Acknowledgment
State of __________ }
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County of ________ }
On this ________ day of----� 20_, before me personally came to me known and known to me to be the individual ---------------- describe d in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same
My commission expires ________ _
Notary Public
Principal Acknowledgment
State of _________ }
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County of ________ }
On this ______ day of ________ , 20_, before me
personally came ____________ to me known and who being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he is the _______ of . the corporation described in and which executed the above instrument; that he knows the seal of said corporation, that the seal affixed to said instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so affixed by order of the Board of Directors of said corporation, and that he signed his/her name thereto by like order.
My commission expires ________ _
Notary Public
Surety Acknowledgment
State of Massachusetts }
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County of_M_id_dl_e_se_x ________ }
On this � day of August , 2025, before me personally came Mark D. Leskanic to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that be/she is an attorney-in-fact of The Gray Casualty & Surety Company thecorporationdescribed in and which executed the within instrument; that he knows the corporate seal of said corporation; that the seal affixed to the within instrument is such corporate seal, and that he signed the said instrument and affixed the said seal as Attorney-in-Fact by authority of the Board ofDirectors of said corporation and by authority of this office under
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My commission expires 1012612029
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ANDREA HUGHES Notary Pu!J!ic, �IMnilltallh of MassachusettsMy Commission Expires Oclober 26, 2029 EXHIBIT 2
Surety Bond Professionals, Inc.
THE GRAY INSURANCE COMPANY
THE GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY
GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY
Bond Number: GSA01800223 Principal: Zara Construction Inc.
Project: ADA Curb Ramp Installation (Project No. WD24004) KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT The Gray Insurance Company and The Gray Casualty & Surety Company, corporations duly organized and existing under the laws of Louisiana, and having their principal offices in Metairie. Louisiana, do hereby make, constitute, and appoint: Mark D. Leskanic, Lauren Leskanic, Bette A. Botticello, Colin Warner, Matthew Leskanic, and Greg Angel of Framingham, Massachusetts jointly and severally on behalf of each of the Companies named above its true and lawful Attomey(s)-in-Fact, to make. execute. seal and deliver, for and on its behalf and as its deed, bonds, or other writings obligatory in the nature of a bond, as surety, contracts of suretyshlp as are or may be required or permitted by law, regulation, contract or otherwise. provided that no bond or undertaking or contract of suretyship executed under this authority shall exceed the amount of $25,000,000.00.
This Power of Attorney is granted and is signed by facsimile under and by the authority of the following Resolutions adopted by the Boards of Directors of both The Gray Insurance Company and The Gray Casualty & Surety Company at meetings duly called and held on the 2611, day of June, 2003.
"RESOLVED, that the President, Executive Vice President, any Vice President, or the Secretary be and each or any of them hereby is authorized to execute a power of Attorney qualifying the attorney named in the given Power of Attorney to execute on behalf of the Company bonds, undertakings, and all contracts of surety, and that each or any of them is hereby authorized to attest to the execution of such Power of Attorney, and to attach the seal of the Company; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the signature of such officers and the seal of the Company may be affixed to any such Power of Attorney or to any certificate relating thereto by facsimile, and any such Power of Attorney or certificate bearing such facsimile signature or facsimile seal shall be binding upon the Company now and in the future when so affixed with regard to any bond, undertaking or contract of surety to which it is attached. [N WITNESS WHEREOF, The Gray Insurance Company and The Gray Casualty & Surety Company have caused their official seals to be hereinto affixed, and these presents to be signed by their authorized officers this 4th day ofNovember, 2022.
By:
State of Louisiana
ss:
Parish of Jefferson
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Michael T. Gray
President
The Gray lnsurance Company
Cullen S. Piske
President
The Gray Casualty & Surety Company
On this 4•h day ofNovember, 2022, before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared Michael T. Gray, President of The Gray Insurance Company, and Cullen S. Piske, President ofThe Gray Casualty & Surety Company, personally known to me, being duly sworn, acknowledged that they signed the above Power of Attorney and affixed the seals of the companies as officers of, and acknowledged said instrument to be tbe voluntary act and deed, of their companies.
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Notery Public
Notary ID No. 92653
Orleans Parish, louisian.,
Leigh Anne Henican
Notary Public, Parish of Orleans State of Louisiana
My Commission is for Life
1, Mark S. Manguno, Secretary of The Gray Insurance Company, do hereby certify that the above and forgoing is a true and correct copy of a Power of Attorney given by the companies, which is still in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and affixed the seals of the Company this day of . 2025
I, Leigh
Anne Henican, Secretary of The Gray Casually & Surety Company, do hereby certify that the above and forgoing is a tnte and correct copy ofa Power of Attorney given by the companies, which is still in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WRER.EOF, I have set my hand and affixed the seals of the Company this day of , 2025 ......
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THE GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY
ABSTRACT OF ANNUAL STATEMENT as of December 31, 2024
The Gray Casualty & Surety Company NAIC# 10671
3601 N. 110 Service Road West, Metairie, Louisiana 70002 P.O. Box 6202, Metairie, LA 70009-6202
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(504) 888-7790 (P)
Bonds
Stocks
ASSETS
Cash & Cash Equivalents
Other Invested Assets (Schedule BA)
II
Agents Balances or Uncollected Premiums
Interest, Dividends & Real Estate Income Due
Other Assets
Total Assets
11 LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS
Reserves for Losses
Reserves for Loss Adjustment Expenses
Taxes, Licenses & fees (excluding Federal & Foreign Income Taxes) Federal and Foreign Income Taxes
Unearned Premiums
All Other Liabilities
Capital Stock
Gross Paid In and Contributed Surplus
Unassigned Funds (Surplus)
Total Liabilities
Surplus as Regards Policholders
Total
STA TE of LOUISIANA
JEFFERSON PARISH
(504) 454-6122 (F)
11 $ 182, 138, 111
$ 55,118,853
$127,019,258
$182,138,111
96,579,668
49,517,101
9,087,156
11,956,905
11,854,860
756,810
2,385,611
13,016,390
3,958,220
1,080,327
288,951
32,272,050
4,502,915
3,000,000
100,930,011
23,089,247
I. Robert P. Johnson. Chief Financial Officer of The Gray Casualty & Surety Company, do hereby depose and say that the foregoing statement is a correct exhibit of the assets and liabilities of the Company on the 31st mc_:
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