SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND AXIOM GROUP
FOR ON-CALL SIDEWALK REPAIR SERVICES
COVER PAGE
Contractor: Axiom Group
Responsible Principal of Contractor: Esteban Torres, President/CEO Notice Information - Contractor: Esteban Torres
4251 Huntington Drive N
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Attention: Esteban Torres, President/CEO
Telephone: (323) 612-6343
Notice Information - City: City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Attention: Daniel Wall, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Telephone: (323) 583-8811 ext. 305
Commencement Date: May 13, 2025
Termination Date: May 12, 2028
Consideration: Total not to exceed $400,000.00 (includes all applicable sales tax); and more
particularly described in Exhibit B
Records Retention Period Three (3) years, pursuant to Section 11.20
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND AXIOM GROUP FOR ON-
CALL SIDEWALK REPAIR SERVICES
This Agreement is made between the City of Vernon, a California charter City and California municipal corporation (City"), and Axiom Group, a California corporation (''Contractor").
The City and Contractor agree as follows:
EMPLOYMENT OF CONTRACTOR. City agrees to engage Contractor to perform the services as hereinafter set forth as authorized by the City Council on May 6, 2025.
2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES.
2.1 Contractor shall perform all work necessary to complete the services set forth in the City's Request for Proposals issued on or about February 10, 2025, and titled RFP for On-Call Sidewalk Repair Services, and Contractor's proposal to the City ("Proposal") dated March 04, 2025, Exhibit "A" ", a copy which is attached to and incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
2.2 All services shall be performed to the satisfaction of City.
2.3 All services shall be performed in a competent, professional, and satisfactory manner in accordance with the prevailing industry standards for such services.
3.0 PERSONNEL.
3.1 Contractor represents that it employs, or will employ, at its own expense, all personnel required to perform the services under this Agreement.
3.2 Contractor shall not subcontract any services to be performed by it under this Agreement without prior written approval of City.
3.3 All of the services required hereunder will be performed by Contractor or by City approved subcontractors. Contractor, and all personnel engaged in the work, shall be fully qualified and authorized or permitted under State and local law to perform such services and shall be subject to approval by the City.
4.0 TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on May 13, 2025, and it shall continue until May 12, 2028, unless terminated at an earlier date pursuant to the provisions thereof.
5.0 COMPENSATION AND FEES.
5.1 Contractor has established rates for the City of Vernon which are comparable to and do not exceed the best rates offered to other governmental entities in and around Los Angeles County for the same services. For satisfactory and timely performance of
the services, the City will pay Contractor in accordance with the payment schedule set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
5.2 Contractor's grand total compensation for the entire term of this Agreement, shall not exceed $400,000.00 without the prior authorization of the City, as appropriate, and written amendment of this Agreement.
5.3 Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish all necessary and incidental labor, material, supplies, facilities, equipment, and transportation which may be required for furnishing services pursuant to this Agreement. Materials shall be of the highest quality. The above Agreement fee shall include all staff time and all clerical, administrative, overhead, insurance, reproduction, telephone, air travel, auto rental, subsistence, and all related costs and expenses.
5.4 City shall reimburse Contractor only for those costs or expenses specifically approved in this Agreement, or specifically approved in writing in advance by City.
Unless otherwise approved, such costs shall be limited and include nothing more than the following costs incurred by Contractor:
5.4.1 The actual costs of subcontractors for performance of any of the services that Contractor agrees to render pursuant to this Agreement, which have been approved in advance by City and awarded in accordance with this Agreement.
5.4.2 Approved reproduction charges.
5.4.3 Actual costs and/or other costs and/or payments specifically authorized in advance in writing and incurred by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement.
5.5 Contractor shall not receive any compensation for extra work performed without the prior written authorization of City. As used herein, "extra work" means any work that is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which is not included within the Scope of Services and which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the time of execution of this Agreement. Compensation for any authorized extra work shall be paid in accordance with the payment schedule as set forth in Exhibit "B," if the extra work has been approved by the City.
5.6 Licenses, Permits, Fees, and Assessments. Contractor shall obtain, at Contractor's sole cost and expense, such licenses, permits, and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement. Contractor shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments, and taxes, plus applicable penalties and
interest, which may be imposed by law and which arise from or are necessary for the performance of the Services by this Agreement.
6.0 PAYMENT.
6.1 As scheduled services are completed, Contractor shall submit to the City an invoice for the services completed, authorized expenses, and authorized extra work actually performed or incurred according to said schedule.
6.2 Each such invoice shall state the basis for the amount invoiced, including a detailed description of the services completed, the number of hours spent, reimbursable expenses incurred and any extra work performed.
6.3 Contractor shall also submit a progress report with each invoice that describes in reasonable detail the services and the extra work, if any, performed in the immediately preceding calendar month.
6.4 Contractor understands and agrees that invoices which lack sufficient detail to measure performance will be returned and not processed for payment.
6.5 City will pay Contractor the amount invoiced within thirty (30) days after the City approves the invoice.
6.6 Payment of such invoices shall be payment in full for all services, authorized costs, and authorized extra work covered by that invoice.
7.0 CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY. City shall cooperate with Contractor as may be reasonably necessary for Contractor to perform its services; and will give any required decisions as promptly as practicable so as to avoid unreasonable delay in the progress of Contractor's services.
8.0 COORDINATION OF SERVICES. Contractor agrees to work closely with City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff, consultants, and other staff at all reasonable times.
9.0 INDEMNITY. Contractor agrees to indemnify City, its officers, elected officials, employees and agents against, and will hold and save each of them harmless from, any and all actions, suits, claims, damages to persons or property, losses, costs, penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities (herein "claims or liabilities"), including but not limited to professional negligence, that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm or entity arising out of or in connection with the work, operations or activities of Contractor, its agents, employees, subcontractors, or invitees, provided for herein, or arising from the acts or omissions of Contractor hereunder, or arising from Contractor's performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, except to the extent such
claims or liabilities arise from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of City, its officers, elected officials, agents or employees.
10.0 INSURANCE. Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, its agents, representative, or employees. The policies shall state that they afford primary coverage.
10.1 Automobile Liability Insurance - Primary insurance coverage shall be written on ISO Business Auto coverage form for all owned, hired, and non-owned automobiles or any auto.
The policy shall have a combined single limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000). If Contractor is transporting one or more non-employee passengers in the performance of the services, the automobile liability policy shall have a combined single limit of two million dollars ($2,000,000). If Contractor owns no autos, a hired, non-owned auto endorsement to the General Liability policy is acceptable.
10.1.1 Contractor agrees to subrogate automobile liability resulting from performance under this agreement by agreeing to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless, the City, and its respective employees, agents, and City Council from and against all claims, liabilities, suits, losses, damages, injuries and expenses, including all costs and reasonable attorney's fees (Claims"), which are attributable to any act or omission by the Contractor under the performance of the services. The City of Vernon, its directors, commissioners, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers must be endorsed on the policy as additional insureds and, under the Contractors' policy, there shall be a waiver of subrogation, and the policy shall be primary and non-contributory and will not seek contribution from the City's insurance.
10.2 Commercial General Liability Insurance - Contractor shall carry General Liability Insurance covering all operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor providing coverage for bodily injury and property damage with a single limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000) general aggregate limit written on an Insurance Services Office (ISO) Comprehensive General Liability "occurrence" Form CG 00 01 or its equivalent for coverage on an occurrence basis. The City of Vernon, its directors, commissioners, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers must be endorsed on the policy as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of the Contractor's performance of this Agreement. The additional insured coverage under the Contractor's policy shall be
primary and non-contributory and will not seek contribution from the City's insurance. The policy shall be endorsed to include a waiver of subrogation.
10.2.1 If Contractor intends to employ other contractors as part of the services rendered, the City must approve and will establish the appropriate insurance requirements.
10.2.2 Contractor agrees to subrogate General Liability resulting from performance under this agreement by agreeing to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless, the City, and its respective employees, agents, and City Council from and against all claims, liabilities, suits, losses, damages, injuries and expenses, including all costs and reasonable attorney's fees ("Claims"), which are attributable to any act or omission by the Contractor under the performance of the services.
10.3 Umbrella Liability Insurance - An umbrella (over primary) may be used to comply with limits or other primary coverage requirements. When used, the umbrella policy shall apply to bodily injury/property damage and personal injury/advertising injury and shall include a "dropdown" provision providing primary coverage for any liability not covered by the primary policy. The umbrella policy shall have no additional exclusion or coverage difference from the primary policy. The coverage shall also apply to automobile liability.
10.4 Workers' Compensation/Employers Liability - Contractor shall comply with the applicable sections of the California Labor Code concerning workers' compensation for injuries on the job. Compliance is accomplished in one of the following manners:
10.4.1 Provide a copy of the permissive self-insurance certificate approved by the State of California; or
10.4.2 Secure and maintain in force a policy of workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits and Employer's Liability Insurance with a limit of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per accident. The policy shall be endorsed to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its directors, commissioners, officers, employees, and volunteers for losses arising from performance of this Agreement or
10.4.3 If Contractor has no employees, it may certify or warrant to the City that it does not currently have any employees or individuals who are defined as "employees" under the Labor Code, and the requirement for Workers' Compensation coverage will be waived by completing the waiver form provided by the City.
10.5 If Contractor maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, City 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.
10.6 Each insurance policy included in this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be cancelled except after thirty (30) days prior written notice to City.
10.7 Insurance shall be placed with insurers with an A.M. Best rating of no less than A-VIII. Any self-insured retention or deductible in excess of $25,000 must be approved in advance by the City. Any policies written on a claims-based basis must include a minimum of a 3-year tail.
10.8 Prior to the commencement of performance, Contractor shall furnish City with a certificate of insurance for each policy. Each certificate is to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to evidence coverage on its behalf. The certificate(s) must be in a form approved by City. City may require complete, certified copies of any or all policies upon request.
10.9 Failure to maintain required insurance at all times shall constitute a default and material breach. In such event, Contractor shall immediately notify City and cease all performance under this Agreement until further directed by the City. In the absence of satisfactory insurance coverage, City may, at its option: (a) procure insurance with collection rights for premiums, attorney's fees, and costs against Contractor by way of set-off or recoupment from sums due to Contractor, at City's option; (b) immediately terminate this Agreement and seek damages from the Agreement resulting from said breach; or (c) self-insure the risk, with all damages and costs incurred, by judgment, settlement or otherwise, including attorney's fees and costs, being collectible from Contractor, by way of set-off or recoupment from any sums due to Contractor.
11.0 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
11.1 NINDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
11.1.1 It is understood that in the performance of the services herein provided for, Contractor shall be, and is, an independent contractor, and is not an agent, officer or employee of City and shall furnish such services in its own manner and method except as required by this Agreement, or any applicable statute, rule, or regulation. Further, Contractor has and shall retain the right to exercise full control over the employment, direction, compensation and discharge of all persons employed by Contractor in the performance of the services hereunder. City assumes no liability for Contractor's actions and performance, nor assumes responsibility for taxes, bonds, payments, or other commitments, implied or explicit, by
or for Contractor. Contractor shall be solely responsible for, and shall indemnify, defend and save City harmless from all matters relating to the payment of its employees, subcontractors and independent contractors, including compliance with social security, withholding and all other wages, salaries, benefits, taxes, exactions, and regulations of any nature whatsoever.
11.1.2 Contractor acknowledges that Contractor and any subcontractors, agents or employees employed by Contractor shall not, under any circumstances, be considered employees of the City, and that they shall not be entitled to any of the benefits or rights afforded employees of City, including, but not limited to, sick leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, Public Employees Retirement System benefits, or health, life, dental, long-term disability or workers' compensation insurance benefits.
11.2 CONTRACTOR NOT AGENT. Except as the City may authorize in writing, Contractor and its subcontractors shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of or bind the City in any capacity whatsoever as agents or otherwise.
11.3 OWNERSHIP OF WORK. All documents and materials furnished by the City to Contractor shall remain the property of the City and shall be returned to the City upon termination of this Agreement. All reports, drawings, plans, specifications, computer tapes, floppy disks and printouts, studies, memoranda, computation sheets, and other documents prepared by Contractor in furtherance of the work shall be the sole property of City and shall be delivered to City whenever requested at no additional cost to the City. Contractor shall keep such documents and materials on file and available for audit by the City for at least three (3) years after completion or earlier termination of this Agreement. Contractor may make duplicate copies of such materials and documents for its own files or for such other purposes as may be authorized in writing by the City.
11.4 CORRECTION OF WORK. Contractor shall promptly correct any defective, inaccurate or incomplete tasks, deliverables, goods, services and other work, without additional cost to the City. The performance or acceptance of services furnished by Contractor shall not relieve the Contractor from the obligation to correct subsequently discovered defects, inaccuracy, or incompleteness.
11.5 RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS. Contractor shall be responsible for its work and results under this Agreement. Contractor, when requested, shall furnish clarification and/or explanation as may be required by the City, regarding any services rendered under this Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to Contractor occurs, then Contractor shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design drawings, estimates and other Contractor professional services necessary to rectify and correct
the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to the correction.
11.6 WAIVER. The City's waiver of any term, condition, breach, or default of this Agreement shall not be considered to be a waiver of any other term, condition, default or breach, nor of a subsequent breach of the one waived. The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance.
No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and executed by a duly authorized representative of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought.
11.7 SUCCESSORS. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and shall be binding upon, the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors, and/or assigns.
11.8 NO ASSIGNMENT. Contractor shall not assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the City and approval by the City Attorney, which may be withheld in the City's sole discretion. Any unauthorized assignment or transfer shall be null and void and shall constitute a material breach by the Contractor of its obligations under this Agreement. No assignment shall release the original parties from their obligations or otherwise constitute a novation.
11.9 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, County and City laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, which are, as amended from time to time, incorporated herein and applicable to the performance hereof. Violation of any law material to performance of this Agreement shall entitle the City to terminate the Agreement and otherwise pursue its remedies. Further, if the Contractor performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules, and regulations Contractor shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom.
11.10 ATTORNEY'S FEES. If any action at law or in equity is brought to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which such party may be entitled
11.11 INTERPRETATION
11.11.1 Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be deemed an agreement and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Contractor agrees that the State and Federal courts which sit in the State of
California shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all controversies and disputes arising hereunder, and submits to the jurisdiction thereof.
11.11.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto, constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties regarding its subject matter and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous negotiations, representations, understandings, correspondence, documentation, and agreements (written or oral).
11.11.3 Written Amendment. This Agreement may only be changed by written amendment executed by Contractor and the City Administrator or other authorized representative of the City, subject to any requisite authorization by the City Council. Any oral representations or modifications concerning this Agreement shall be of no force or effect.
11.11.4 Severability. If any provision in this Agreement is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, void, or unenforceable, such portion shall be deemed severed from this Agreement, and the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force and effect as fully as though such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable portion had never been part of this Agreement.
11.11.5 Order of Precedence. In case of conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the terms contained in any document attached as an Exhibit or otherwise incorporated by reference, the terms of this Agreement shall strictly prevail. The terms of the City's Request for Proposals shall control over the Contractor's Proposal.
11.11.6 Construction. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
11.12 TIME OF ESSENCE. Time is strictly of the essence of this agreement and each and every covenant, term, and provision hereof.
11.13 AUTHORITY OF CONTRACTOR. The Contractor hereby represents and warrants to the City that the Contractor has the right, power, legal capacity, and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement, and its execution of this Agreement has been duly authorized.
11.14 ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES. Any dispute for under $25,000 arising out of or relating to the negotiation, construction, performance, non-performance,
breach, or any other aspect of this Agreement, shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association at Los Angeles, California and judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrators may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The City does not waive its right to object to the timeliness or sufficiency of any claim filed or required to be filed against the City and reserves the right to conduct full discovery.
11.15 NOTICES. Any notice or demand to be given by one party to the other must be given in writing and by personal delivery or prepaid first-class, registered or certified mail, addressed as follows. Notice simply to the City of Vernon or any other City department is not adequate notice.
If to the City:
City of Vernon
Attention: Daniel Wall, P.E., Director of Public Works
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
If to the Contractor:
Axiom Group
Attention: Esteban Torres, President/CEO
4251 Huntington Drive N
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Any such notice shall be deemed to have been given upon delivery, if personally delivered, or, if mailed, upon receipt, or upon expiration of three (3) business days from the date of posting, whichever is earlier. Either party may change the address at which it desires to receive notice upon giving written notice of such request to the other party.
11.16 NO THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. This Agreement is entered into for the sole benefit of City and Contractor and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right or remedy in, under, or to this Agreement.
11.17 IERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE (Without Cause). City may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part at any time, for any cause or without cause, upon fifteen (15) calendar days' written notice to Contractor. If the Agreement is thus terminated by City for reasons other than Contractor's failure to perform its obligations, City shall pay Contractor a prorated amount based on the services satisfactorily completed and accepted prior to the effective date of termination. Such payment shall be Contractor's exclusive remedy for termination without cause.
11.18 DEFAULT. In the event either party materially defaults in its obligations hereunder, the other party may declare a default and terminate this Agreement by written notice to the defaulting party. The notice shall specify the basis for the default. The Agreement shall terminate unless such default is cured before the effective date of termination stated in such notice, which date shall be no sooner than ten (10) days after the date of the notice. In case of default by Contractor, the City reserves the right to procure the goods or services from other sources and to hold the Contractor responsible for any excess costs occasioned to the City thereby. Contractor shall not be held accountable for additional costs incurred due to delay or default as a result of Force Majeure. Contractor must notify the City immediately upon knowing that non-performance or delay will apply to this Agreement as a result of Force Majeure. At that time Contractor is to submit in writing a Recovery Plan for this Agreement. If the Recovery Plan is not acceptable to the City or not received within 10 days of the necessary notification of Force Majeure default, then the City may cancel this order in its entirety at no cost to the City, owing only for goods and services completed to that point.
11.19 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE. Termination for cause shall relieve the terminating party of further liability or responsibility under this Agreement, including the payment of money, except for payment for services satisfactorily and timely performed prior to the service of the notice of termination, and except for reimbursement of (1) any payments made by the City for service not subsequently performed in a timely and satisfactory manner, and (2) costs incurred by the City in obtaining substitute performance. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, City may require, at no additional cost to City, that Contractor provide all finished or unfinished documents, data, and other information of any kind prepared by Contractor in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Contractor shali be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.
11.19.1 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
11.20 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF RECORDS.
The City, or its authorized auditors or representatives, shall have access to and the right to audit and reproduce any of the Contractor's records to the extent the City deems necessary to insure it is receiving all money to which it is entitled under the Agreement and/or is paying only the amounts to which Contractor is properly entitled under the Agreement or for other purposes relating to the Agreement.
The Contractor shall maintain and preserve all such records for a period of at least three (3) years after termination of the Agreement.
The Contractor shall maintain all such records in the City of Vernon. If not, the Contractor shall, upon request, promptly deliver the records to the City of Vernon or reimburse the City for all reasonable and extra costs incurred in conducting the audit at a location other than the City of Vernon, including, but not limited to, such additional (out of the City) expenses for personnel, salaries, private auditors, travel, lodging, meals, and overhead.
11.21 CONFLICT. Contractor hereby represents, warrants, and certifies that no member, officer, or employee of the Contractor is a director, officer, or employee of the City of Vernon, or a member of any of its boards, commissions, or committees, except to the extent permitted by law.
11.22 HEADINGS. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
11.23 ENFORCEMENT OF WAGE AND HOUR LAWS. Eight hours labor constitutes a legal day's work. The Contractor, or subcontractor, if any, shall forfeit twenty-five dollars ($25) for each worker employed in the execution of this Agreement by the respective Contractor or subcontractor for each calendar day during which the worker is required or permitted to work more than 8 hours in any one calendar day and 40 hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of Sections 1810 through 1815 of the California Labor Code as a penalty paid to the City; provided, however, work performed by employees of contractors in excess of 8 hours per day, and 40 hours during any one week, shall be permitted upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of 8 hours per day at not less than 1½ times the basic rate of pay.
11.24 PREVAILING WAGES. The provisions of California Labor Code 1770, et seq., regarding the payment of prevailing wages on public works, and related regulations, apply to all City agreements. In addition, the selected consultant and/or any subcontractor must be currently registered and qualified (including payment of any required fee) with the State Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the State Department of Industrial Relations.
11.25 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PRACTICES. Contractor certifies and represents that, during the performance of this Agreement, it and any other parties
with whom it may subcontract shall adhere to equal employment opportunity practices to assure that applicants, employees and recipients of service are treated equally and are not discriminated against because of their race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, age, medical condition, sexual orientation or marital status. Contractor further certifies that it will not maintain any segregated facilities. Contractor further agrees to comply with The Equal Employment Opportunity Practices provisions as set forth in Exhibit "C". [Signatures Begin on Next Page].
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Commencement Date stated on the cover page.
City of Vernon, a California charter City Axiom Group, a California corporation and California municipal corporation
By:
By:.
Brian Saeki, City Administrator Name: Esteban ToRRes
Title: President CEO
ATTEST:
Seem Your
By:
Name: Serenidad Torpes
Yonnie Parker, Deputy City Clerk
Tile: Secretary | VP it Operations
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Zaynah N. Moussa,
City Attorney
EXHIBIT A
CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL
axiom
group
construction management
general contractors
Request for Proposals (RFP)
On-call Sidewalk Repair Services
Submitted by:
Axiom Group
Submitted to:
City of Vernon
Due by:
March 4th, 2025 at 5pm
Axiom Group
License #766918
Table of Contents
Cover Letter 3
Introduction 5
General Scope of Work 6
Work Plan 6
Ability of the Proposer to Perform 7
Key Personnel 7
Past Experience - Key Projects. . 17
Project Photos................ .. 20
Fees and Costs ..24
Affidavit of Non-Collusion . 26
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March 4*h, 2025
Gerard Garcia
Public Works Department
4305 Santa Fe Avenue,
Vernon, CA 90058
[email protected]
RE: Request for Proposals - On-call Sidewalk Repair Services Cover Letter
Dear Mr. Garcia,
Axiom Group would like to formally submit its proposal for the On-Call Sidewalk Repair Services opportunity. This proposal shall remain valid for a period of not less than ninety (90) days from the date of submittal. This proposal is presented solely by Axiom Group, prime contractor. Subcontractors, to be used where applicable, are Right of Way, Inc. (traffic control) and Treesmith Enterprises (tree work).
Established in 2016, Axiom Group is nestled in the City of Los Angeles with one corporate office. As a public works contractor with license classifications A, B, C10, C21, and C36, we have had the pleasure of working with agencies such as City of Los Angeles Public Works Department, Los Angeles Community College, Long Beach Community College District, Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative, Los Angeles Recreation and Parks, City of Pasadena, and City of Arcadia. Our project experience portfolio includes sidewalk reconstruction, ADA improvements, landscaping, civil improvements, park renovations, interior improvements, modernization of existing facilities, electrical and lighting improvements. Our bond-ability has allowed us to continue pursuing and executing projects that meet our client standards, and our insurance limits meet the City's requirements.
We pride ourselves in maintaining professional business relationships with our clients because we understand the importance of building a community. Founded in 1905, the City of Vernon was the first exclusively industrial city in the Southwestern US, and with such history, we would love the opportunity to help renew our neighboring community through this RFP. We hope to move forward in the selection process as we are confident in our abilities to work together harmoniously and with integrity. We look forward to working with the City of Vernon and the Vernon Public Works Department. Please contact our office if you have any questions or need additional information. Our contact information is as follows:
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License #766918
Axiom Group
4251 Huntington Drive N,
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Office: (323) 612-6343
Fax: (323) 395-5557
[email protected]
Best Regards,
Esteban Torres
President/CEO
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Introduction
The purpose of this RFP response is to present our understanding of the requirements necessary to perform on-call sidewalk construction services. We understand the relationship between the project owner, the prime contractor, subcontractors, inspectors, and other stakeholders. Our mandate is to work with all parties to deliver the project on time, at or under budget, to the owner's standard of quality, safety, and function. Our approach to sidewalk reconstruction has been executed for several years, and we have honed our project team's skills to specialize particularly in sidewalk reconstruction.
Safety is extremely important to us and because we know the construction industry is prone to hazardous situations, we make it our underlying priority to provide a safe environment throughout the construction process. Additionally, our Project Management team and superintendents are certified under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Quality Assurance and Quality Control and we continuously train our staff to remain up to date with OSHA safety standards. Through our practices, we ensure that construction is performed according to the plans and specifications, on time, within a defined budget, and with a safe work environment.
Moreover, Labor Compliance is inherently important and we understand how it affects all of those involved in managing and building a project. Our experience with prevailing wage laws and regulations is the foundation of our project administration. Labor Compliance procedures and extensive knowledge enable us to be proactive in executing our projects smoothly, and ensuring the applicable prevailing wage laws are being followed. We also extend our labor compliance assistance and knowledge to our subcontractors if necessary to maintain compliance at all tiers of contracting. This is not only essential, but beneficial in streamlining the required compliance documentation process.
It is in every one of our projects that we combine efforts with our Client/Owner to share our goals: safe work environment, quality construction, punctual completion, and execution within budget. Axiom Group strongly believes that having a functional, high- quality team with experience leads to the success for assuring a quality project. Not only are physical resources a key role in quality assurance, but so are our human resources.
We ensure that our personnel are equipped with knowledge and experience that will place them in the best position to maintain a project's standards of quality. Our Key Personnel Resumes have been enclosed to showcase our staff's experience. 5 Axiom Group
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General Scope of Work
The Scope of work for this RFP is to provide on-call and as-needed basis sidewalk repair services to the City of Vernon. The scope of work includes: removal and replacement of existing damaged concrete sidewalks. This will consist of removal and replacement of concrete, asphalt, soil, and ramps at its specified location(s).
If tree removal is required, Axiom Group will utilize a tree subcontractor to perform the tree work. For more complex locations requiring traffic control, Axiom Group may utilize a traffic control subcontractor. Overall, Axiom Group has the experience and qualifications to perform all other services required for on-call sidewalk repair.
Work Plan
Axiom Group's work plan will include the following based on the work orders and project scope provided by the City of Vernon:
- Site Review/Investigation - This will include making a site visit, or utilizing web services to examine the site conditions. This will include laying out the scope of work, Dig Alert, etc.
- Evaluation of tree and root trimming with Urban Forestry Division - Implementation of design-build experience to incorporate or modify curb ramp and other ADA constructability features
- Provide Submittals and Schedule to Project Owner
- Mobilization
• Mobilization to the site will commence upon review/approval of the scope of work and schedule by the City. This will include but not be limited to:
• Coordinate with stakeholders as the site permits and as required • Traffic Control/ Pedestrian Safety - set up sidewalk barricades, and any traffic control devices per WATCH manual
• BMP's
• Provide contractor equipment, work truck(s), restroom, demolition equipment, tools, restroom, etc. and labor to perform the scope of work
- Saw-cutting and demolition
- Unclassified Excavation
- Removal of demolished material from the site
- Preparation/Compaction of the Subgrade and Base
- Forming/Layout of the Concrete Site (Sidewalk, Curb Ramps, Curb and Gutter, etc.)
- Pour and Finish Concrete
- Removal of Forms
- Asphalt placement (if site necessitates)
- Final clean up, inspections and demobilization
- All work will comply with City of Vernon specifications, Greenbook standard and current codes and laws.
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Ability of the Proposer to Perform
Key Personnel
Axiom Group possesses the key personnel necessary to provide the scope of work or services identified in the RFP for On-Call Sidewalk Repairs. Our key personnel experience consists mainly in public works environments with city, county, state, and federal agencies. Our key individuals include:
Esteban Torres - President/CEO
Esteban's 40 years of experience and expertise in construction carries over from previous roles in family construction enterprises. He founded Axiom Group in 2016.
As President and CEO of Axiom Group, Esteban directs Axiom Group to diversify the company's project portfolio while considering the company's mission, vision, and goals.
Angelina Torres - Project Manager
Angelina has been working alongside the President of Axiom Group for the last 8 years. Angelina successfully led the CD6 Sidewalk Repair project and Long Beach City College (PCC) ADA Site Barrier Removal project to completion, amongst other projects with concrete scopes of work. As a Project Manager, Angelina oversees, plans, budgets, and documents all project progress while maintaining communication with the client.
Melody Trejo - Project Manager
Melody has over 5 years of experience in Project Management and has built an amazing relationship with our clients, namely those with sidewalk reconstruction projects. Her expertise in organization and technical understanding of sidewalk reconstruction projects have brought many projects to successful completion, such as Sidewalk Repair Package No. 56, Sidewalk Repair Package No. 58, Sidewalk Repair Package No. 59, Sidewalk Repair Package No. 60, and Sidewalk Repair Package No. 61.
Erick Diaz - Superintendent, Safety Representative
Erick has been the general superintendent for Axiom Group since 2016 and has worked with the President of Axiom Group under previous companies since 2004.
Axiom Group's field operations are maneuvered through Erick's careful supervision, which makes him an integral part of the project team. Erick's duties include supervision of field workers, tracking of work performed against project plans, and serves as the work site point of contact.
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Esteban Torres - Resume
Professional Summary
Esteban Torres leads Axiom Group with 40 years of construction experience in the public works sector. Esteban has successfully been associated with other construction firms and served as VP of Operations with a proven track record of working with satisfied Owners. Esteban oversees all projects undertaken by Axiom Group.
Axiom Group, Los Angeles, CA | Owner, Project Executive (January 2017 - Current) Access Pacific, Inc., Pasadena, CA | Operations Manager (2013 - 2016) Torres Construction, Los Angeles, CA | Operations Manager/Project Manager (1999 - 2013)
Relevant Experience
City of Los Angeles - Small Sidewalk Repair Access Request Acceleration Package No. 36 2025 | Project Executive| Axiom Group
Sidewalk repair, removal and installation, street tree removal, replacement, and pruning Tree planting and maintenance including trimming, and root pruning; access curb ramp repair, removal and installation; driveway apron repair, removal and installation; Saw- cutting, pavement removal and installation; Depressions repair; Curb and gutter repair, removal and installation
Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative - Sidewalk Repair and Tree Trimming at Various Sites in Council District 6
2024 | Project Executive| Axiom Group
Sidewalk repair, root trimming/pruning, tree trimming, tree removal, curb and gutter repair, driveway repair, and tree placement at various locations in Council District 6 in the City of Los Angeles.
City of Los Angeles - Sidewalk Repair Program Package No. 59 2024 | Project Executive | Axiom Group
Design, repair, and installation of pedestrian facilities such as sidewalks and curb ramps, and any work adjacent to the pedestrian facilities such as street work, utility coordination, and tree at 22 sites in the City of Los Angeles.
City of Los Angeles - Sidewalk Repair Program Package No. 61 2023 | Project Executive | Axiom Group
Sidewalk and Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Sidewalk Replacement, Curb Ramp Replacement/Installation, Driveway Replacement, Curb/Curb & Gutter Replacement, Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Tree work, utility adjustments, and street lighting City of Los Angeles - Sidewalk Repair Program Package No. 60 2022 | Project Executive | Axiom Group
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Sidewalk and Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Sidewalk Replacement, Curb Ramp Replacement/Installation, Driveway Replacement, Curb/Curb & Gutter Replacement, Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Tree work, utility adjustments, and street lighting City of Los Angeles - Sidewalk Repair Program Package No. 58 2022 - 2023 | Project Executive | Axiom Group
Sidewalk and Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Sidewalk Replacement, Curb Ramp Replacement/Installation, Driveway Replacement, Curb/Curb & Gutter Replacement, Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Tree work, utility adjustments, street furniture/meters City of Los Angeles - Sidewalk Repair Program Package No. 56 2021 - 2022 | Project Executive | Axiom Group
DESIGN-BUILD; Sidewalk and Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Sidewalk Replacement, Curb Ramp Replacement/Installation, Driveway Replacement, Curb/Curb & Gutter Replacement, Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Tree work, utility adjustments, street furniture/meters
Los Angeles Community College District - Pierce College Transportation & Accessibility Improvements
2019 - 2020 | Project Executive | Axiom Group
ADA parking improvements, striping, and repairs, asphalt pathways, concrete walkways, handrail installation, ramp slopes, irrigation, signage, plumbing, electrical throughout different phases of the college campus.
Los Angeles Conservation Corps - Woodcrest Library
2019 | Project Executive | Axiom Group
Installation of new irrigation, site work, and parking lot repairs.
Los Angeles Community College District - ELAC D5 Pool Tile Replacement 2018 - 2019 | Project Executive | Axiom Group
Replace tile in the two natatorium NCAA pools, including tile which covers the entire internals of the pools and walking deck surfaces surrounding the pools. Demolition includes lead abatement for pool tile. Additional site work includes observation window resealing, addition of new lane line attachments, and leak repairs.
Long Beach Community College District - ADA Site Barrier Removal 2018 - 2019 | Project Executive | Axiom Group
Completed selective site demolition work consisting of removal of non-compliant concrete sidewalks, non-compliant metal handrails, cold milling of existing asphalt paving, new site improvement work consisting of concrete, paving and base course, cast-in-place tactile warning surfacing, resurfacing, seal coating and restriping of existing asphalt paving, and landscaping.
City of Los Angeles Recreation & Parks - Evergreen Recreation Park ADA Improvements 2017 | Project Executive | Axiom Group
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ADA Improvements and Restroom upgrades, including the installation of partitions, sinks, urinals, toilets, handrails and bathroom fixtures, which include electrically-operated hand dryers and electrical outlets. The renovation also included installation of new entry doors equipped with electrically-controlled security devices.
City of Los Angeles Recreation & Parks - Stonehurst Recreation Center Facilities Upgrade
2017 - 2018 | Project Executive | Axiom Group
Restroom upgrades consisting of installation of stalls, sinks, toilets, handrails, and necessary fixtures that include electrically-operated hand dryers and electrical outlets, and new ADA drinking fountains. Exterior work included construction of new concrete pathways and asphalt work.
Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative - Broadway Lighting 2016 - 2018 | Project Executive | Axiom Group
Facade improvements of lighting upgrades and new lighting installations for 9 historic buildings on Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative - Gladys Jean Wesson Park 2013 - 2014 | Senior Project Manager | Access Pacific, Inc.
Construction of new park, which included landscaping, play and exercise equipment, new fencing gate, CMU wall, colored concrete, shade structure, and signage.
Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative - West Adams Heights Park 2013 - 2014 | Senior Project Manager | Access Pacific, Inc.
Construction of new park, which included landscaping, play and exercise, new fencing gate river rock plasters, shade structure & signage.
Additional projects were completed concurrently with those above; information available upon request.
Education
Business Administration, St. Mary's College of California Trenching and Shoring/Confined Space & Fall Protection Training OSHA 10
Certifications & Licenses
CSLB #766918 since 1999 C36 License (Plumbing)
A License (General Engineering) CQM-C, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
B License (General Construction) LEED Green Associate
C10 License (Electrical)
C21 License (Demolition)
Professional Affiliations
CMAA, Member PMI - Los Angeles Chapter, Member
SAME, Member USGBC - Los Angeles, Member
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Angelina Torres - Resume
Angelina has worked as a Project Engineer and a Project Manager. Angelina's past experience working under General Contractors has provided exposure to several trades and scopes of work, including asphalt & concrete construction, ADA improvements, and civil work.
Relevant Experience
Los Angeles Community College District - Pierce College PMO TAI 2022 - 2025 | Project Manager | Axiom Group
The project consisted of four sets of DSA projects at four different locations on campus.
Scope included various transportation and accessibility improvements.
Los Angeles Community College District - Pierce College Transportation & Accessibility Improvements
2019 - 2021 | Project Manager | Axiom Group
ADA parking improvements, striping, and repairs, asphalt pathways, concrete walkways, handrail installation, ramp slopes, irrigation, signage, plumbing, electrical throughout different phases of the college campus.
Long Beach Community College District - ADA Site Barrier Removal 2018 - 2019 | Project Manager | Axiom Group
Completed selective site demolition work consisting of removal of non-compliant concrete sidewalks, non-compliant metal handrails, cold milling of existing asphalt paving, new site improvement work consisting of concrete, paving and base course, cast-in-place tactile warning surfacing, resurfacing, seal coating and restriping of existing asphalt paving, and landscaping.
Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative - CD6 Sidewalk Reconstruction Project 2019 | Project Manager | Axiom Group
Residential sidewalk reconstruction and tree removal and replacement at various locations throughout Council District 6 City of Los Angeles City of Los Angeles Recreation & Parks - Evergreen Recreation Park ADA Improvements 2017 | Project Manager | Axiom Group
Installation of stalls, sinks, urinals, toilets, handrails and bathroom fixtures, which include electrically-operated hand dryers and electrical outlets. The renovation also included installation of new entry doors equipped with electrically-controlled security devices.
City of Los Angeles Recreation & Parks - Stonehurst Recreation Center Facilities Upgrade
2017 - 2018 | Project Manager | Axiom Group
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Constructed new concrete pathways, asphalt, restroom upgrades (installation of stalls, sinks, toilets, handrails, and necessary fixtures that include electrically-operated hand dryers and electrical outlets), walkway ADA upgrades and new handicap ramps.
Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative - CD6 & CD& Sidewalk Reconstruction Project 2017 - 2018 | Project Manager | Access Pacific, Inc.
Construction included sidewalk, driveway and /or curb removal and reconstruction. Tree root pruning and canopy trimming. Tree removal, stump removal and stump grinding.
Tree replanting and tree delivery to Urban Forestry nursery. Roadbed asphalt repair Additional projects were completed concurrently with those above; information available upon request.
Education
BS in Business Administration, St. Mary's College of California Construction Management Certificate - UCLA Extension (In Progress) Certifications & Licenses
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Melody Trejo - Resume
With over 5 years of construction experience, Melody is able to align, coordinate, and empower multi-site cross-functional teams across projects and organizational initiatives from concept to completion. Melody carries a professional demeanor with all levels of the organization, internally and externally.
Relevant Experience
City of Los Angeles - Small Sidewalk Repair Access Request Acceleration Package No. 36 2025 | Assistant Project Manager | Axiom Group
Sidewalk repair, removal and installation, street tree removal, replacement, and pruning Tree planting and maintenance including trimming, and root pruning; access curb ramp repair, removal and installation; driveway apron repair, removal and installation; Saw- cutting, pavement removal and installation; Depressions repair; Curb and gutter repair, removal and installation
Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative - Sidewalk Repair and Tree Trimming at Various Sites in Council District 6
2024 | Assistant Project Manager | Axiom Group
Sidewalk repair, root trimming/pruning, tree trimming, tree removal, curb and gutter repair, driveway repair, and tree placement at various locations in Council District 6 in the City of Los Angeles.
City of Los Angeles - Sidewalk Repair Program Package No. 59 2024 | Assistant Project Manager | Axiom Group
Design, repair, and installation of pedestrian facilities such as sidewalks and curb ramps, and any work adjacent to the pedestrian facilities such as street work, utility coordination, and tree at 22 sites in the City of Los Angeles.
City of Los Angeles - Sidewalk Repair Program Package No. 61 2023 | Project Engineer | Axiom Group
Sidewalk and Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Sidewalk Replacement, Curb Ramp Replacement/Installation, Driveway Replacement, Curb/Curb & Gutter Replacement, Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Tree work, utility adjustments, and street lighting City of Los Angeles - Sidewalk Repair Program Package No. 60 2022 | Project Engineer | Axiom Group
Sidewalk and Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Sidewalk Replacement, Curb Ramp Replacement/Installation, Driveway Replacement, Curb/Curb & Gutter Replacement, Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Tree work, utility adjustments, and street lighting City of Los Angeles - Sidewalk Repair Program Package No. 58 2022 - 2023 | Project Engineer | Axiom Group
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Sidewalk and Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Sidewalk Replacement, Curb Ramp Replacement/Installation, Driveway Replacement, Curb/Curb & Gutter Replacement, Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Tree work, utility adjustments, street furniture/meters City of Los Angeles - Sidewalk Repair Program Package No. 56 2021 - 2022 | Project Engineer | Axiom Group
DESIGN-BUILD; Sidewalk and Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Sidewalk Replacement, Curb Ramp Replacement/Installation, Driveway Replacement, Curb/Curb & Gutter Replacement, Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Tree work, utility adjustments, street furniture/meters
Los Angeles Community College District - Pierce College Transportation & Accessibility Improvements
2020 | Project Engineer | Axiom Group
ADA parking improvements, striping, and repairs, asphalt pathways, concrete walkways, handrail installation, ramp slopes, irrigation, signage, plumbing, electrical throughout different phases of the college campus.
Additional projects were completed concurrently with those above; information available upon request.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering - 2020
Cal-State Fullerton, CA
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Erick Diaz - Resume
Professional Summary
Erick Diaz has over 20 years of experience in general construction as a superintendent in public works projects. He has established a reputation for being an attentively responsible, problem-solving superintendent with a heavy emphasis on delivering projects safely and on time. Erick works in Axiom Group's single office in Los Angeles.
Axiom Group, Los Angeles, CA | Sr. Superintendent (2016 - current) Access Pacific, Inc., Pasadena, CA | Superintendent (2014 - 2016) Torres Construction, Los Angeles, CA | Superintendent (2005 - 2014) Relevant Experience
City of Los Angeles - Small Sidewalk Repair Access Request Acceleration Package No. 36 2025 | Superintendent | Axiom Group
Sidewalk repair, removal and installation, street tree removal, replacement, and pruning Tree planting and maintenance including trimming, and root pruning; access curb ramp repair, removal and installation; driveway apron repair, removal and installation; Saw- cutting, pavement removal and installation; Depressions repair; Curb and gutter repair, removal and installation
Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative - Sidewalk Repair and Tree Trimming at Various Sites in Council District 6
2024 | Superintendent | Axiom Group
Sidewalk repair, root trimming/pruning, tree trimming, tree removal, curb and gutter repair, driveway repair, and tree placement at various locations in Council District 6 in the City of Los Angeles.
City of Los Angeles - Sidewalk Repair Program Package No. 59 2024 | Superintendent | Axiom Group
Design, repair, and installation of pedestrian facilities such as sidewalks and curb ramps, and any work adjacent to the pedestrian facilities such as street work, utility coordination, and tree at 22 sites in the City of Los Angeles.
City of Los Angeles - Sidewalk Repair Program Package No. 61 2023 | Superintendent | Axiom Group
Sidewalk and Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Sidewalk Replacement, Curb Ramp Replacement/Installation, Driveway Replacement, Curb/Curb & Gutter Replacement, Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Tree work, utility adjustments, and street lighting City of Los Angeles - Sidewalk Repair Program Package No. 60 2022 | Superintendent | Axiom Group
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Sidewalk and Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Sidewalk Replacement, Curb Ramp Replacement/Installation, Driveway Replacement, Curb/Curb & Gutter Replacement, Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Tree work, utility adjustments, and street lighting City of Los Angeles - Sidewalk Repair Program Package No. 58 2022 - 2023 | Superintendent | Axiom Group
Sidewalk and Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Sidewalk Replacement, Curb Ramp Replacement/Installation, Driveway Replacement, Curb/Curb & Gutter Replacement, Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Tree work, utility adjustments, street furniture/meters City of Los Angeles - Sidewalk Repair Program Package No. 56 2021 - 2022 | Superintendent | Axiom Group
DESIGN-BUILD; Sidewalk and Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Sidewalk Replacement, Curb Ramp Replacement/Installation, Driveway Replacement, Curb/Curb & Gutter Replacement, Asphalt Concrete Replacement, Tree work, utility adjustments, street furniture/meters
Los Angeles Community College District - Pierce College Transportation & Accessibility Improvements
2019 - 2020 | Superintendent | Axiom Group
ADA parking improvements, striping, and repairs, asphalt pathways, concrete walkways, handrail installation, ramp slopes, irrigation, signage, plumbing, electrical throughout different phases of the college campus.
Additional projects were completed concurrently with those above; information available upon request.
Education & Training
LATTC - Electrician Program
Injury and Illness Prevention Program Training
Trenching and Shoring/Confined Space and Fall Protection Training NUCA Excavation Safety & Competent Person Training Program Union Pacific Railroad Safety
Certifications & Licenses
Construction Quality Management for Contractors, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety
Lead-Related Awareness Course
CPR and Basic First Aid
Impact of Substance Abuse in the Workplace
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Past Experience - Key Projects
Axiom Group has successfully completed over $9 million of sidewalk repair work with the City of Los Angeles under their Sidewalk Repair Program and is currently a qualified On-Call Sidewalk Repair contractor with the City of Los Angeles. The following sections will convey the projects we have completed and project references with contact information.
Sidewalk Repair and Tree Trimming at Various Sites in CD6 a. Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative
b. Anna Apostolos, Phone # (213) 627-1822
c. Sidewalk repair, tree trimming, tree removal, driveway repair, curb and gutter d. $380,437.96
e. May 2024
f. September 2024
Sidewalk Repair Program Package #60
a. City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Bureau of Engineering b. Kevin Gibson, Phone # (213) 485-5068
c. Removal and reconstruction of asphalt concrete pavement, concrete curb and gutter and landscaping at 5 different sites.
d. $1,762,961
e. December 2022
f. August 2024
Sidewalk Repair Program Package #61
a. City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Bureau of Engineering b. Sevak Isakhanyan, Phone # (213) 485-5345
c. Removal and reconstruction of asphalt concrete pavement, concrete curbs and gutters and landscaping at 7 different sites.
d. $2,071,945
e. February 2023
f. August 2023
Evergreen Park Enhancement
a. Los Angeles Neighborhood Improvement, City of Los Angeles b. Paul Ledoux, Phone # (213) 949-3337
c. Improved several intersections and pedestrian walkways around Evergreen Park in Boyle Heights.
d. $767,550
e. February 2022
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f. October 2023
Sixth Street Viaduct Mission/Myers Roundabout
a. City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Bureau of Engineering b. Gary Lam, Phone # (213) 923-4932
c. Mission/Myers Roundabout project replaced the double-T stopped controlled intersection with a roundabout.
d. $1,677,435
e. December 2020
f. November 2023
Sidewalk Repair Program Package #58
a. City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Bureau of Engineering b. Sevak Isakhanyan, Phone # (213) 485-5345
c. Removal and reconstruction of asphalt concrete pavement, concrete curb and gutter and landscaping.
d. $2,597,219
e. November 2022
f. August 2023
Olympic Blvd & Mateo St Improvements
a. City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Bureau of Engineering b. Alice Kim, Phone # (213) 847-4811
c. Street widening at westbound Olympic Boulevard between Mateo Street and Santa Fe Avenue for right turn lane, and Northbound Mateo Street between Olympic Boulevard and Porter Street for increased curb return to improve freeway access.
d. $2,251,901
e. June 2021
f. May 2023
CD8 CDBG 3rd Amended Scope Sidewalk Reconstruction
a. Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative
b. Anna Apostolos, Phone # (213) 627-1822
c. Sidewalk repair, tree trimming and removal
d. $469,947
e. November 2017
f. November 2018
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CDBG CD1 Pedestrian Safety Improvements Phase 1
a. City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Bureau of Engineering b. Carlos Cuevas, Phone # (213) 485-4672
c. Pedestrian improvements at 5 intersections; sidewalk repairs, street restoration, curb ramps, curb extensions, and street lighting. d. $863,695
e. February 2020
January 2022
LANI - CD8 CDBG 3rd Amended Scope Sidewalk Reconstruction g. Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative
h. Anna Apostolos, Phone # (213) 627-1822
i. Sidewalk repair, tree trimming and removal
j. $469,947
November 2017
1. November 2018
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Project Photos
1 - New sidewalk and bike rack
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Stregard Stainme
1 - LAPC Shepard Stadium (before)
Shepard Stadium
2- LAPC Shepard Stadium (after)
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1 - BEFORE - Compaction and rebar installation of 2 - AFTER - Concrete in Campus Mall area included multicolor approximately 12,000 SF area located in the Campus Mall area concrete panels. Work completed in two phases to provide access to college.
1- Sixth Street Roundabout & sidewalks
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CDBG CD1 - Pico Blvd & Berendo St. - Southwest Corner
Before After
CDBG CD1 - Pico Blvd & Berendo St. - Northwest Corner
Pino®
BURGERS BURGERS
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Before After
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Fees and Costs
See enclosed, signed Cost Proposal form on the following page.
Costs to include:
• Layout
• Dig-alert notifications
BMP's implementation
• Traffic control
• Saw-cut
Demo
• Saw cut and remove asphalt
• CMB placement
• Concrete finish
Professional surveying services not included
• Truncated domes (change order)
• Tree and root trimming (change order)
• Curb and gutter removal & replacement (change order)
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Affidavit of Non-Collusion
See enclosed, signed Affidavit of Non-Collusion form.
26 AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COLLUSION BY CONTRACTOR
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
Esteban Torres
_ being first duly sworn deposes
and says that hershe is President/CEO
(Insert "Sole Owner". "Partner", "President, "Secretary". or other proper title) of Axiom Group
(Insert name of bidder)
who submits herewith to the City of Vernon a bid/proposal; That all statements of fact in such bid/proposal are true; That such bid/proposal was not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization or corporation; That such bid/proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham; That said bidder has not, directly or indirectly by agreement, communication or conference with anyone attempted to induce action prejudicial to the interest of the City of Vernon, or of any other bidder or anyone else interested in the proposed contract; and further That prior to the public opening and reading of bids/proposals, said bidder:
a. Did not directly or indirectly, induce or solicit anyone else to submit a false or sham bid/proposal;
b. Did not directly or indirectly, collude, conspire, connive or agree with anyone else that said bidder or anyone else would submit a false or sham bid/proposal, or that anyone should refrair rom bidding or withdraw his/her bid/proposal
c. Did not, in any manner, directly or indirectly seek by agreement, communication or conference with anyone to raise or fix the bid/proposal price of said bidder or of anyone else, or to raise o ix any overhead, profit or cost element of his/her bid/proposal price, or of that of anyone else d. Did not, directly or indirectly, submit his/her bid/proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulge information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, artnership, company, association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent hereof, or to any individual or group of individuals, except the City of Vernon, or to any perso or persons who have a partnership or other financial interest with said bidder in his/her business.
I certify under penaity of perjury that the above information is correct Title: President/CEO
March 2013
CALIFORNIA JURAT WITH AFFIANT STATEMENT GOVERNMENT CODE § 8202 A See Attached Document (Notary to cross out lines 1-6 below) C] See Statement Below (Lines 1-6 to be completed only by document signers], not Notary) Signature of Document Signer No. 1 Signature of Document Signer No. 2 (if any) 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 Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me County of Los Angeles - 2025
on this 4th day of. March
by Date Month Year
(1) Esteban Torres
(and (2).
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE
City of Vernon On-Call Sidewalk Repair Services Request for Proposals
EXHIBIT D - COST PROPOSAL FORM
Cost or price information shall not be included in any other part of the bid proposal unless specifically requested.
For evaluation, the City shall assume specification items left blank will not be furnished and shall be automatically interpreted as a "NO" for that particular item.
Bidders are to itemize any and all additional charges to furnish and deliver services bid. Proposal price alone will not be the sole determining factor in the selection of the contractor for this work. The City will consider the proposal costs for all proposal items identified herein together with the contractor qualifications and references to form the basis for its decision.
Enter unit prices for sidewalk repair and replacement services and other support services. Pricing shall be firm fixed price and shall include all costs in accordance with all contract requirements, including but not limited to fully burdened labor, payroll, and other taxes, fringes, licenses, and permits, insurance, workforce productivity, coordination, transportation, traffic control, field overhead, general and administrative overhead, and profit. The respondent shall submit a cost proposal containing all costs to the City.
Contractor shall in accordance with the scope of work and specifications set forth herein, provide all supervision, labor, material, equipment, traffic control, and appurtenances necessary to complete the removal and replacement of damaged concrete.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. UNIT OF UNIT PRICE
MEASURE
1 Remove and replace existing SF
$24.00
damaged concrete sidewalks per
city standard PV 582
Company: Axiom Group
Authorized Company Official (signature: Fan la
Authorized Printed Name and Title: Estebah Torres - President/CEO Date: 03/04/2025
EXHIBIT C
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
PRACTICES PROVISIONS
A. Contractor certifies and represents that, during the performance of this Agreement, the contractor and each subcontractor shall adhere to equal opportunity employment practices to assure that applicants and employees are treated equally and are not discriminated against because of their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, sex, or age. Contractor further certifies that it will not maintain any segregated facilities.
B. Contractor agrees that it shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for applicants for employment placed by or on behalf of Contractor, state that it is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" or that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, sex or age.
C. Contractor agrees that it shall, if requested to do so by the City, certify that it has not, in the performance of this Agreement, discriminated against applicants or employees because of their membership in a protected class.
D. Contractor agrees to provide the City with access to, and, if requested to do so by City, through its awarding authority, provide copies of all of its records pertaining or relating to its employment practices, except to the extent such records or portions of such records are confidential or privileged under state or federal law.
E. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed in any manner as to require or permit any act which is prohibited by law.