SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND GENERAL PUMP COMPANY, INC. FOR ON-CALL PUMP REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SERVICES
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Contractor: General Pump Company, Inc.
Responsible Principal of Contractor: Michael Garcia, Vice President of Project Management
Notice Information - Contractor: General Pump Company, Inc. 159 N. Acacia Street
San Dimas, California 91773
Attention: Daniel Pichardo, Vice
President of Engineering
Telephone: (909) 599-9606
Notice Information - City: City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Attention: Todd Dusenberry,
General Manager
Telephone: (323) 583-8811 ext. 579
Commencement Date: August 5, 2025
Termination Date: August 4, 2028
Consideration: Total not to exceed $3,210,000
(includes all applicable sales tax); and
more particularly described in Exhibit B
Records Retention Period Three (3) years, pursuant to Section
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SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND GENERAL PUMP COMPANY, INC. FOR ON-CALL PUMP REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SERVICES This Agreement is made between the City of Vernon, a California charter City and California municipal corporation (“City”), and General Pump Company, Inc., a California corporation (“Contractor”).
The City and Contractor agree as follows:
1.0 EMPLOYMENT OF CONTRACTOR. City agrees to engage Contractor to perform the services as hereinafter set forth as authorized by the City Council on August 5, 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 June 17, 2025, and titled RFP for On-Call Pump Repair & Maintenance Services, and Contractor's proposal to the City ("Proposal") dated June 30, 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.
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4.0 TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on August 5, 2025, and it shall continue until August 4, 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 $3,210,000 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.
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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.
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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 nonemployee passengers in the performance of the services, the automobile liability policy General Pump Company, Inc.
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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 General Pump Company, Inc.
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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 Environmental Pollution Liability – The policy limit shall provide coverage of no less than $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. Coverage shall apply to bodily injury; property damage, including loss of use of damaged property or of property that has not been physically injured; cleanup costs; and costs of defense, including costs and expenses incurred in the investigation, defense, or settlement of claims.
10.3.1 Contractor shall obtain, pay for, and maintain for the duration of the Contract EPL insurance that provides coverage for liability caused by pollution conditions arising out of the operations of the Contractor. Coverage shall be included on behalf of the insured for covered claims arising out of the actions of independent contractors. If the insured is using Subcontractors, the policy must include work performed “by or on behalf” of the insured.
10.3.2 All activities contemplated in the Contract shall be specifically scheduled on the EPL policy as “covered operation.” In addition, the policy shall provide coverage for the hauling of waste from the Project site to the final disposal location, including non-owned disposal sites.
10.3.3 The policy shall specifically provide for a duty to defend on the part of the insurer. The City of Vernon, its officers, employees and agents shall be added to the policy as additional insureds by endorsement.
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10.4 Professional Errors and Omissions Coverage in a sum of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000), where such risk is applicable. Applicable aggregate must be identified and claims history provided to determine amounts remaining under the aggregates. Contractor shall maintain such coverage for at least one (1) year after the termination of this agreement.
10.5 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.
10.6 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:
10.6.1 Provide a copy of the permissive self-insurance certificate approved by the State of California; or
10.6.2 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
10.6.3 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.
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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.
10.8 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.
10.9 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.
10.10 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.
10.11 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 INDEPENDENT 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 General Pump Company, Inc.
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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.
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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 General Pump Company, Inc.
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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.
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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.
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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: Todd Dusenberry, General Manager
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
If to the Contractor:
General Pump Company, Inc.
Attention: Daniel Pichardo, Vice President of Engineering 159 N. Acacia Street
San Dimas, California 91773
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 TERMINATION 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.
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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 shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.
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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 General Pump Company, Inc.
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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”.
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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
and California municipal corporation
By: ____________________________
Brian Saeki, City Administrator
General Pump Company, Inc., a
California corporation
By:
Name:
Title:
ATTEST:
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Genoveva Rocha, City Clerk
By:
Name:
Title:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Zaynah N. Moussa,
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL
Proposal
City of Vernon
RFP for On-Call
Pump Repair &
Maintenance
Services
June 30, 2025
Prepared for:
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
AƩn: Rhonda Aho, Assistant Civil Engineer
Prepared By:
Daniel Pichardo
VP of Engineering
General Pump Company, Inc.
[email protected]
909.599.9606
Table of Contents
Section 1: Transmittal / Cover Letter ............................................................................... 3 Section 2: Company Experience ..................................................................................... 6 Section 3: Experience of Key Personnel......................................................................... 11 Section 4: Exhibit D – Contractor Fees for Services ........................................................ 16 Attachment 1: AƯadavit of Non-Collusion by Contractor .................................................. 6 Attachment 2: Safety ..................................................................................................... 7 Attachment 3: Field and Shop Service Equipment and Capabilities ................................ 10
SecƟon 1: TransmiƩal / Cover LeƩer
General Pump Company, Inc.
159 N. Acacia Street
San Dimas, California, 91773
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
Re: On-Call Services for Water Well and Pump StaƟon Repairs, Maintenance, and RehabilitaƟon
Thank you for considering General Pump Company as a candidate for your pump and well services. We are excited to provide the City of Vernon with the background and evidence to prove why General Pump Company (GPC) is the partner of choice for this great project.
This is an opportunity that our team does not take lightly. Throughout this proposal we have worked diligently to prove not only our experience as a company for this project, but also, and most importantly, our experience as a team and a reputable group of water industry professionals.
GPC is the only well and pump service company in California that has a staff of experienced civil and mechanical engineers who are specialized and 100% dedicated to well and pump service.
Unlike many of our compeƟtors whose primary focus is on drilling new wells, GPC’s only focus is on pump engineering service and well rehabilitaƟon. This team allows for no-cost engineering work that can save the City of Vernon thousands of dollars per project. CerƟficaƟons and licenses include C-57, Class A Engineering, Treatment II / DistribuƟon II cerƟfied staff, and NGWA cerƟfied project managers.
GPC has a long history of outstanding work performed with other government enƟƟes and water departments through contract service agreements having similar requirements and scope has worked closely with the City of Vernon to maintain their water systems for over twenty years. This is accomplished in part by our ability to allocate resources in a quick and efficient manner. GPC has 9 fully equipped pump rigs, 3 - 40T cranes, 6 sƟnger cranes and various support equipment that are located at our San Dimas, Camarillo, and San Bernardino faciliƟes, located within 60 miles of City of Vernon well sites.
GPC has the most complete pump repair facility in California. While many send equipment out to other vendors to machine and repair pumps. GPC manufactures pump parts in-house and is the only manufacturer of the GPC water flush deep well turbine pump, which is the fastest growing deep well turbine pump design in California. Machine shop highlights include a verƟcal turret lathe, CNC lathe, and CNC mill.
GPC has culƟvated strong partnerships throughout its 73-year history with mulƟple subcontractors who provide surveying services (Pacific Surveys, Advanced Downhole), swaging and patching (Longmire), electrical services (LiƩlejohn), and other experts throughout the @MffiAL
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industry to ensure our ability to respond to any unforeseen conditions encountered in well and pump evaluations.
Through our prior experience we hope that we have been able to prove to you that we are the team that you can trust. Through every step of the way, our group of industry-leading professionals will provide transparency and partnership so that your team will always feel they are receiving the best cost, quality, schedule, and safety for your dollar.
GPC anticipates working closely with City personnel through each phase of every project.
Following initial inspection and identification activities, GPC anticipates coordinating with the City and utilizing historical data to complete necessary booster and deep well pump pulls, after which the booster or wells will be inspected visually or with the aid of a videography subcontractor.
GPC's team of engineers and pump mechanics shall conduct thorough tear-down and inspections of all available components in-house, with the exception of motors which shall be sent to the City's preferred authorized motor shop (such as Littlejohn or Delta Motors)Jhese inspections, along with available historical and current operating data, will be reviewed by our team to propose recommended next steps, including any booster system repairs, mechanical and/or chemical well maintenance and rehabilitation activities, and equipment repairs or replacement.
GPC takes a phased, step-by-step approach to ensure the City understands the risks, benefits, and costs associated with any proposed activities. GPC shall ensure worksites remain secure at all times throughout each project, utilizing third-party security services when necessary, and shall work with the City to ensure proper discharge compliance when appliable. The City shall have a dedicated project manager and backup contact information to ensure all calls for service are responded to within one working day and scheduled and subsequently completed in a timely, mutually agreed manner. All work shall be performed in accordance with any plans, drawings, specifications, or instructions provided by the City for each project when provided and shall meet quality standards consistent with industry practices. All work shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City. All parts used for repair and in reassembly of equipment shall be the manufacturer's authorized parts or approved by the City in writing prior to installation.
The GPC team appreciates the opportunity to expand on our qualifications to City of Vernon, and we look forward to further discussing the experience and value we can provide. Please note, this proposal shall remain valid for a period of not less than ninety (90) days from the date of submittal.
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SecƟon 2: Company Experience
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
CAPABILITIES
General Pump Company, Inc. is a professional well redevelopment and pump equipment contractor located in San Dimas and Camarillo, California. The engineering staff, field support and service crews, and office support staff are 100% dedicated to well evaluaƟon and rehabilitaƟon, and pump equipment evaluaƟon and services.
The technical staff at General Pump Company, Inc. have worked in almost every aspect of the well and pump industries. This diverse experience provides us with unique qualificaƟons to serve our customers and provide them with soluƟon- oriented approaches to get their system back into operaƟon. Our engineers and hydrogeologist have all worked in the drilling and design segment of the water, and/or oil and gas industries, and many of our shop and support technicians have worked for major pump manufacturers.
General Pump Company, Inc. employs only experienced engineers, hydrogeologist and technical field personnel that can offer customers assistance in the following areas:
Assess well yields to minimize operaƟng and maintenance costs Determine the efficiency of producƟon and ASR wells and pumps Engineered pump and well equipment
Pump facility design and construcƟon/booster facility design and construcƟon Pipeline design and construcƟon associated with pumping systems Appropriate mechanical and chemical redevelopment
Periodic monitor and maintenance programs
Water quality and producƟon soluƟons/well system opƟmizaƟon Engineered pump sucƟons
Pump and motor repair / custom pump design and machining Electrical, SCADA and transducer support related to pump operaƟons Casing repair and swedging
Video and geophysical logging support
General Pump Company, Inc., an Engineering Service Company, is dedicated to supporƟng the ongoing needs of the water industry, and commiƩed to providing:
SoluƟon-oriented engineering using problem-solving techniques by degreed engineers with diverse well system and groundwater experience, and pump applicaƟon engineers from major pump manufacturing companies.
Full-Ɵme machine shop, staffed with experienced personnel capable of building and repairing standard and custom pump equipment and specialty products. Self-contained chemical trailers to include safety support and operational controls. Trained and certified operators for periodic monitoring and maintenance programs. In-house training facility and training programs for customers and our own personnel. Strong project and construcƟon management for any size project. Instant communicaƟons with cellular radio/phones for all staff, engineering, technical, field and shop personnel, resulƟng in beƩer services at a reduced risk and overall cost. Modern, safe and reliable equipment with the only telescoping well rigs with spudders in the industry which are required for effecƟve redevelopment of wells in pump houses.
SAFETY
Safety is paramount when personnel and equipment are involved. A good safety record is important along with adequate insurance and bonding. General Pump Company, Inc. has the best safety record in Southern California for the water well and pump rehabilitaƟon business. Over the past years, General Pump Company, Inc. has had minimal loss of Ɵme for work- related injuries.
ANNUAL CONTRACTS
Award of an annual contract is a great honor and to have an annual contract renewed year aŌer year is the greatest compliment to a service company. It proves that the contractor has met or exceeded the customer’s set goals and expectaƟons. General Pump Company, Inc. has been selected by over 45 ciƟes in Southern California to maintain their well and pumping systems. We have more annual contracts with ciƟes than all our compeƟtors combined. AddiƟonally, General Pump Company, Inc. is the primary contractor or sole-source contractor for 15 private uƟliƟes and water districts. Most of these are mulƟ-year contracts having been renewed several Ɵmes over.
MACHINE SHOP CAPABILITIES
General Pump Company, Inc. is the only well and pump service company in Southern California that builds 100% of our bowl assemblies. This level of experƟse, along with our in-house machining, allows us to supply or repair with a greater level of knowledge that your pump equipment will be reliable and efficient.
Our repair and fabricaƟon facility maintains the most complete line of lathes, welding, and associated machining tools.
General Pump Company, Inc. has an expansive repair and fabricaƟon facility. This facility has proven to be invaluable during our 70+ years of business, since many pump and motor repairs require a strong interface between machining, welding and electrical support in order to be completed. We have three major groups within our repair and fabricaƟon facility that allow us to serve your needs in a variety of ways:
FabricaƟon and Machining: Including lathes, milling machines, grinders, balancing machines, flame welding, gas and electric welding, heli-arc, etc. We perform welding on steel, aluminum, brass, cast iron, resurfacing, and custom work.
We repair all types of pumps by all manufacturers in our facility up to approximately 24- inch impeller diameter for single and mulƟ-stage horizontal pumps and 30-inch diameter for verƟcal turbine pumps.
Assembly: In general, the pumps we supply are designed and manufactured by General Pump Company at one of our engineering service centers. Assembly of pumps assures the highest quality product, with the assurance that it is built correctly and will meet the design criteria specified.
Field Services: This service has helped us establish ourselves as well and pump problem solvers since many operaƟonal problems can be traced to poor installaƟon pracƟces.
Having the proper diagnosƟc equipment and knowing how to use it disƟnguishes us as “The Leader in Well and Pump Services”.
EQUIPMENT AND FIELD SERVICES
General Pump Company, Inc. maintains a full-service machine shop, clean and safe rigs and cranes are a minimum requirement for reliability, quality workmanship and safety.
General Pump Company, Inc. has several trucks fully loaded with essenƟal equipment to handle many urgent repairs in the field. Our well and pump service crews are always ready and willing to assist your water uƟlity with making a repair to keep your well and booster faciliƟes running. Just let us know and we will be on the way, ready to provide you with the highest quality service available.
General Pump Company, Inc. has the newest fleet of rigs and equipment in Southern California.
Maintenance and repairs are made at our San Dimas and Camarillo FaciliƟes to make sure our field operaƟons can safely and efficiently respond to our customers’ needs. Below are the benefits to our customers.
Reliable work - In water emergencies, it is important that this large equipment is ready to respond without breakdowns.
Safety - Our new equipment is not likely to malfuncƟon resulƟng in major damage or possible injuries.
The most up-to-date equipment to assemble the Customers’ pumps.
General Pump Company, Inc. has chemical treatment equipment with fully operaƟonal safety equipment that includes eyewash and shower, along with other special redevelopment tools, which allow us to perform the most cost-effecƟve cleaning to your wells.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Because of General Pump Company’s long history in Southern California (over 70 years), we have selected eight (8) ciƟes as references. As we described above in our proposal, General Pump Company, Inc. has been selected by 45 ciƟes in Southern California to maintain their well and pumping systems. Upon your request, we can submit addiƟonal agencies or addiƟonal informaƟon on other annual contracts.
Agency Contact Name Contact Number DuraƟon Held
City of Arcadia Tiffany Lee 626.254.2721 2003 – Present City of Pasadena Michele Carina 626.744.7012 1982 – Present City of Orange Sonny Tran 714.288.2497 1997 – Present
City of Santa Monica Eric Jensen 424.508.2876 1979 – Present City of Westminster Roberto Anaya 714.822.5461 1995 – Present City of Glendora Ron Nichka 626.852.4866 2002 – Present City of HunƟngton Beach Chris Ramirez 714.720.7224 2000 - Present SecƟon 3: Experience of Key Personnel
PETER H. BROOKS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Academic
Background
Harvard University: Bachelor of Arts; Dual Master of Business Administration Background and Master Public Policy.
Professional
Experience
Peter Brooks is a water industry executive with 16+ years of management experience across the industry, where he has worked on disaster response and treatment plant operations as the leader of waterTalent; advanced water treatment and wastewater reuse at Xylem, Inc.; and in-conduit hydropower at NLine Energy. He is a former US Marine infantry oƯicer, two-time Iraq War veteran, Fulbright Scholar, and an award-winning water policy instructor at Harvard where he also received an AB (High Honors) and MBA-MPP. Peter is a frequent speaker at water industry events and his writing and work have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, National Public Radio, and several water and wastewater industry publications including AWWA, OpFlow, WEFTEC Water & Environment Technology, and Water Online. He has given water industry presentations at Imagine H2O, Water Environment Federation WEFTEC, Association of Boards of Certification, American Water Works ACE, California Municipal Utilities Association, AWWA CA-NV, the Water Technology Summit, among others.
MICHAEL G. BODART, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Academic
Background
University of Missouri - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Post Graduate C.E. Courses in Geohydrology, University of Southern California Certifications Certifications 1999-Byron Jackson Training Certificate 1998-Grade 1 & 2 Distribution and Treatment Certificates 1998-Engineering “A” License
Professional
Experience
General Pump Company, Inc. - Director of Engineering – 2024-Present General Pump Company, Inc. - President / Dir. of Eng. - 1993-2024 Layne Western - Regional Engineering and Sales Manager (4 oƯices) Federal Highway Administration - Civil Engineer
Michael G. Bodart (Mike Bodart) is recognized as an expert in the field of pump engineering and well rehabilitation in southern California. He has been invited to speak for numerous professional water-related associations and conventions. Has been speaking professionally for more than 34 years and has presented in nationally known associations such as AWWA, Tri-State, Southern California Water Utility Association, Inland Water Works Association, Groundwater Resources Association and Central Coast Water Association. In 1992, Mike was part of a selected six-person panel of engineers who met in Kansas City to assist in training nationwide engineers in the water well pump business.
TIMOTHY S. OMAN, PRESIDENT
Academic
Background
California Polytechnic StateUniversity, San Luis Obispo Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
Professional
Experience
General Pump Company, Inc. - President – 2024-Present
Layne – Division Business Development Manager 2020-2024 Layne – Regional General Manager, Southwest 2018-2020
Layne – Director, Business Development 2017-2018
Layne – District Manager, Central and Northern CA 2014-2017 Layne – Account Manager, Central and Northern CA 2008-2014 Timothy S. Oman is an accomplished water industry executive with over 16 years of management experience. Starting his career at Layne as an Account Manager in the Water Resources Division, Tim led business development eƯorts across central and northern California before advancing to District Manager, where he oversaw four oƯices in the region. He later served in key roles as National Director of Business Development and Southwest Region General Manager. In July, Tim joined General Pump Company as its President.
Project
Experience
Drought Relief Project, Bureau of Reclamation, Central Valley, Ca – Design build project of forty-four water wells including drilling and equipping. Wells ranged in depth from 220 to 1020’. Contract amount: $15,959,262 Well Field Expansion, Sandridge Partners, StraƯord, CA – Expansion of existing well field. Design build project with scope of work including drilling and equipping of 10 wells ranging in depth from 640 to 1400’.
Contract amount: $10,261,473
THOMAS A. NANCHY, SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Professional
Experience
Tom Nanchy, Sr. Project Manager, has been in the well and pump industry for over forty (40) years. Throughout his professional career, he has been involved with hundreds of well rehabilitations and is highly regarded in the industry. His wide range of experience allows him to solve many diƯicult well and pump issues and provide options. He has also spoken at many professional organizations throughout California with regards to well maintenance and well rehabilitations. Tom is AWWA certified pump installer and a certified pump installer for Large Water Systems (NGWA). He is factory trained and certified by Byron Jackson and Cla-Valve. Tom also holds a certificate with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
MICHAEL R. GARCIA, VICE PRESIDENT OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT Academic
Background
California StateUniversity, Fullerton - Master of ScienceMechanical Engr.
University of Redlands, Redlands - Bachelor of Science in Physics Professional
Experience
Michael has been working for General Pump Company since 2014, starting as an assistant engineer and working his way into his current VP of project management role. Prior to entering the water industry, he was enrolled in a post graduate program where he was studying courses in materials of construction, mechanical design, and computer aided design. While at GPC, Michael has successfully managed and completed hundreds of well rehabilitation projects.
In addition, he has spoken at numerous utility and professional water organizations including Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company, and Inland Empire Utilities Agency. Currently, Michael is responsible for overseeing the project management department at GPC to ensure eƯicient project execution and client satisfaction.
DANIEL J. PICHARDO, VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERING
Academic
Background
Seattle University – Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Professional
Experience
GPC – VP, Engineering – July 2023 – Present
GPC – Project Manager – Dec 2015 – Jul 2023
GPC – Purchasing Manager – May 2015 – Present
GPC – Application Engineer – Mar 2015 – Dec 2017
Atlas Environmental – StaƯ Engineer – Nov 2012 – Mar 2015 Daniel works with his team at GPC to provide engineering support for water well maintenance and rehabilitation considerations. Prior to entering the water industry, Daniel conducted environmental site assessments for LUST fund cleanup sites and plating facilities, delineating contamination plumes and determining suitable remediation methods. Daniel has spoken at numerous utility and professional water organizations including SCE, SoCalGas, Tri-State, IEUA, SCWUA, and WRD.
PAUL RINEHART, PROJECT MANAGER
Professional
Experience
Over 30 years of experience in the well and pump industry. Experience includes working in the shop, field, and oƯice, performing pump removals, installations, inspections, conducting pump repairs, material acquisition as well as designing well and booster pumps. Coordinating with customers, vendors, operations manager, and field crews to ensure project completion in a timely manner.
JEFF CORSE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS) MANAGER Academic
Background
Columbia Southern University – Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health Fire Science minor
Certifications Board of Certified Safety Professionals – Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST)
Board of Certified Safety Professionals – Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) Professional
Experience
Over 15 years of experience in environmental health and safety. Started his career in oil and gas exploration supporting all areas of oil and gas from oƯshore drilling and production to refining. Prior to entering the water industry JeƯ worked for large scale manufacturing and construction companies supporting their EHS departments from paper and pulp to heavy manufacturing operations.
SecƟon 4: Exhibit D – Contractor Fees for
Services
Exhibit D – Contractor Fees for Services
On-Call Pump Repair & Maintenance Services
A. Material: Contractor’s Cost for the Supply plus (+) 15% B. Labor: Contractor’s hourly rates (including all fringe benefits, markup, overhead, etc.) for all job classifications involved in repair work.
Hourly Labor Rate Per Classification:
Please use Item Nos. 7-10 to add in any missing labor classifications, if applicable (if more space is needed, please use table at the end of this Exhibit).
Item No. Classification Title Unit Labor Rate
1 Electrician Hr $195.00
2 Laborer (Field) Hr $ 70.50
3 Machinist (Shop) Hr $ 115.00
4 Welder (Field) Hr $ 225.00
5 Pump Mechanic (Field) Hr $ 195.00
6 Pump Mechanic (Shop) Hr $ 115.00
7 Overtime / Saturdays (per man) Hr $ 85.00
8 Sundays / Holidays (per man) Hr $ 170.00
9 Controls & Inst. Specialist Hr $ 225.00
10 Operating Engineer (Field) Hr $ 225.00
Hourly Equipment Rate:
Please use Item Nos. 19-25 to add in any missing equipment classifications, if applicable (if more space is needed, please use table at the end of this Exhibit).
Item No. Classification Title Leased/Owned/Rental
(Select one) Unit Unit Price
11 Pump Pulling Rig, 30
Ton Capacity or
Larger
L/O/R Hr $ 70.00
12 Pump Pulling Rig, 15-
30 Ton Capacity L/O/R Hr $ 45.00
13 Air Compressor,
Minimum of 650 CFM L/O/R Hr $ 25.00
14 Chemical Trailer,
Including Poly Mixing
Tank, Safety
Equipment Mixing and
Booster Pump
L/O/R Hr $ 35.00
15 Welding Truck L/O/R Hr $ 30.00
Exhibit D – Contractor Fees for Services
City of Vernon On-Call Pump Repair & Maintenance Services Request for Proposals 16 Flat Bed Truck – 35 Ton
or Smaller L/O/R Hr $ 30.00
17 Service Support Truck L/O/R Hr $ 30.00
18 Baker Tank – 10,000
Gallon Capacity or
Larger
L/O/R Hr $ 10.00
19 Overnight Security SUB Hr $ 45.00
20 Mobile Sanitation Equip L/O/R Wk $ 650.00
21 40T Crane L/O/R Hr $ 80.00
22 Crane – 30T or Less L/O/R Hr $ 60.00
23 Static Video Log Survey SUB Ea $ 1,850.00
24 Tank mob/demob SUB Ea $ 4,800.00
25 SAMPLE PROJECT – Well 19 Rehabilitation:
Refer to Exhibit C for Well 19 properties, and provide associated unit price and total amount for each item below. Background: The completion of a video survey performed on May 7, 2024 revealed that significant growth and scaling has occurred in the well overtime, since the well had undergone previous well rehabilitation activities in 2011.
Item No. Quantity Unit Description Unit
Price
Total
Amount
26 1 LS Mobilization/Demobilization of pump
rig, equipment, and accessories.
Prepare contract documents and other
preliminary work and prepare site as
specified.
$ 80,000.00 $ 80,000.00
27 36 HR Inject HCT WaterSOLV BC or similar
product, conduct wire brushing and
bailing of sediment fill.
$ 2,200.00 $ 79,200.00
28 1 LS Conduct well redevelopment using “airjetting” methods, via the AirBurst technology.
$ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00
29 3 LS Clear water column and provide up to
two (2) downwell interim, clear-viewing,
color video surveys of well casing and a
third, final post-rehabilitation video
survey.
$ 1,850.00 $ 5,550.00
30 1 LS Conduct chemical treatment of the
well. $ 132,000.00 $ 132,000.00
31 100 HR Perform mechanical redevelopment of
the well. $ 950.00 $ 95,000.00
32 1 LS Treatment and discharge of well
redevelopment fluids. $ 23,000.00 $ 23,000.00
Exhibit D – Contractor Fees for Services
City of Vernon On-Call Pump Repair & Maintenance Services Request for Proposals 33 1 LS Mobilize and install pump to a depth
of 450 ft bgs, and demobilize a diesel
or gasoline motor, temporary 3,000
gpm test pump and equipment and
accessories.
$ 24,000.00 $ 24,000.00
34 80 HR Perform pumping redevelopment of
the well including monitoring of water
levels, flow rates, and measurement of
sand
content.
$ 275.00 $ 22,000.00
35 60 HR Perform a 12-hour (maximum) step
drawdown test and a minimum 24-hour
(maximum 48-hour) constant rate
pumping test, including monitoring of
water levels, pumping rates, and sand
content.
$ 275.00 $ 16,500.00
36 1 LS Perform flow meter (spinner) survey
under dynamic (pumping) conditions. $ 12,600.00 $ 12,600.00 37 4 EA Provide equipment to conduct depthspecific groundwater sampling.
Sampling and analysis to be
performed by the City.
$ 1,900.00 $ 7,600.00
38 4 EA Retain analytical testing laboratory,
transport samples, and submit samples
for testing of specified analytes.
$ 900.00 $ 3,600.00
39 1 LS Perform spinner survey under static (nonpumping) conditions. $ 8,400.00 $ 8,400.00 40 2 LS Conduct two rounds of well disinfection,
well capping, and clean up site. $ 4,500.00 $ 9,000.00
41 1 LS Restore site and proximity to prerehabilitation conditions, as necessary. $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 42 24 HR Standby time with active rig and crew
as directed by City. $ 550.00 $ 13,200.00
43 24 HR Standby time with inactive rig and crew
as directed by City. $ 550.00 $ 13,200.00
44 1 LS Perform a caliper survey. $ 2,780.00 $ 2,780.00 45 1 LS Perform a plumbness & alignment
survey.
$ 5,400.00 $ 5,400.00
46 1 LS Installation of a full casing liner & gravel
pack. $445,000.00 $445,00.00
Total Sample Project Cost (Sum of Item Nos. 26-46 “Total Amount”): $ 1,019,530.00 Additional Classifications (If Applicable):
Please use this table to input any classifications (related to well and booster pump repair and maintenance) missing above.
Item No. Classification Title Unit Unit Price / Labor Rate 47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CLARIFICATIONS / QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE COSTS PROVIDED WITHIN EXHIBIT D:
Item 1: GPC will not uƟlize this rate in keeping with proper DIR classificaƟons. Instead, GPC anƟcipates uƟlizing Item 9 (C&I Specialist) for all associated work. Item 2: Field Laborer rate to be uƟlized for work not associated with industry trade knowledge, instead reflecƟng generic field labor. Field labor pertaining to onsite work that requires industry knowledge and training shall be aƩributed to Item 5 (Pump Mechanic – Field) or Item 10 (OperaƟng Engineer) in keeping with proper DIR classificaƟons. Items 7, 8: Provided per person per hour for duraƟons exceeding 8-hours per day Items 21 and 22 added to reflect use of various cranes when necessary. Item 23 has been added as a common item uƟlized following pump removals. Item 24 includes tank delivery, pick up, and cleanout when applicable. Items 33 through 46 have been esƟmated assuming hours stated reflect actual hours onsite, which require accounƟng for travel to / from site and transiƟon Ɵmes between acƟviƟes.
These items are based upon a previously reviewed draŌ technical specificaƟon provided by RCS with the following comments:
o Item 27: Involves injecƟon of Watersolv (or equivalent hydrogen peroxide / inhibited acid blend), approx. 954 gallons and brushing with a steel brush to agitate the well. o Item 30: For purposes of this project, GPC has esƟmated approximately 50% of the chemistry previously specified by RCS, namely approximately 475 gallons Watersolv BC or equivalent, 350 gallons Well-Klean Pre-Blend or equivalent (Well Renew / NuWell 310, etc.), 7.5 gallons WK Concentrate or equivalent, and 150#s Sodium Bicarbonate. GPC also recommends forgoing the specified soak periods to minimize Ɵme between injecƟon acƟviƟes given hydraulic gradient results in chemistry moving downstream daily.
o Item 33: Oil Lubricated test pump equipment shall be provided. It is important to note that capacity or access requirements may have to be adjusted due to physical constraints set forth by the well diameter. AddiƟonally, oil generated during test pump acƟviƟes shall be bailed and remain onsite in drums provided by GPC as the City remains the generator and is therefore responsible for disposal. Please note, TP removal and oil bailing acƟviƟes are not called out within the sample bid and shall be quoted under separate cover if needed.
o Item 38: Includes HPC and bacteriological tesƟng analysis. AddiƟonal analysis tesƟng to be quoted upon request and may result in greater costs for depth discrete sampling acƟviƟes pending total fluid volumes needed from each locaƟon (and subsequent addiƟonal trips / Ɵme with tooling to retrieve the increased volumes). o Item 46: It is important to note liner designs have a significant impact to cost. GPC has quoted a liner for the above referenced 1,500 foot well assuming stainless steel wire wrap screen, heavy wall casing, and quality filter pack materials. However, it is important to approach each liner design carefully to ensure minimal losses are encountered following liner acƟviƟes and future well maintenance acƟviƟes are minimally impacted, all while balancing costs and end user expectaƟons. It is therefore not uncommon to have a significant range of costs for a liner design of this size ranging from 300 – 600 thousand dollars, and the City is advised to consider this significant variaƟon in their bid evaluaƟon.
AƩachment 1: Affadavit of Non-Collusion by
Contractor
AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COLLUSION BY CONTRACTOR
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
MichaelGarcia
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being first duly swom deposes
and says that he/she is Vice President of Project Management of General PumP
(lnsert "Sole Owner", "Piltner", "President, "Secretary", or other proper title) , lnc.
(lnserl narne of bidder)
who submits herewith to the City of Vemon 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 Vemon, or of any other bidder or anyone else interested in the proposed contract; and further That prior to the public opening and reading ofbids/proposals, said bidder:
a.
b.
Did not directly or indirectly, induce or solicit anyone else to submit a false or sham bid/proposal;
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 refrain from bidding or withdraw his/her bid/proposal;
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 or fix any overhead, profit or cost element ofhis/her bid/proposal price, or ofthat ofanyone else; Did not, directly or indirectly, submit hisftrer bid/proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof or divulge information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof, or to any individual or group of individuals, except the City of Vemon, or to any person or persons who have a partnership or other frnancial interest with said bidder in his/her business.
I certifo under penalty of perjury that the above information is correct c.
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By: 4-rC v
Date: 06127125
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Title: MichaelGarcia - VP of Proiect Mgmt
March 2013
AƩachment 2: Safety
Subject: General Pump Company – Safety AcƟon Plan
Beginning in 2021, General Pump Company (GPC) began implementaƟon of a Behavior-based Safety (BBS) Management Program. To support this safety plan, the leadership of General Pump have taken a proacƟve role in implemenƟng a top-down safety program with input and buy-in from the boƩom up. This whole-of- company effort has as its goal the further enhancement of a safety culture where every employee is empowered and accountable for their safety and the safety of those around them.
The following memo outlines GPC’s corporate safety Principles, ImplementaƟon Steps, Measurable Goals, and Immediate Next Steps to improve our overall safety performance and maintain a healthy, nurturing, and enriching workplace worthy of our employees, their families, and the communiƟes we serve.
Core Principles:
The first Pillar of this safety plan is establishing our leadership-on-down Company Safety Principles which are as follows:
1. Assess the safety culture – regularly conduct safety audits from third-party service providers and new leaders to validate a healthy safety culture across the company.
2. Teach and train every employee – a culture of conƟnuous learning that involves every employee at every level.
3. Encourage parƟcipaƟon – every employee is a safety officer; anyone can stop work due to an observed or potenƟal unsafe situaƟon and there is no such thing as a bad safety idea.
4. Enforce awareness and self-management – the balance of holding individuals accountable for what the do or fail to do, while empowering them to take ownership of their own workplace safety.
5. Begins with Leadership – the boƩom-up empowerment is no subsƟtute from leadership from the top-down including the provision of tools and training that employees request.
6. ConƟnuous improvement – never saƟsfied; always striving to be safer by updaƟng training and equipment.
ImplementaƟon Steps:
Our overall implementaƟon of our Safety AcƟon Plan follows the following flow:
1. People
Having grown from a small business into a mid-sized business (~100 employees), GPC has since Q3 2023 added a full Ɵme EHS Manager and as of July 2024 expanded our EHS department adding an addiƟonal EHS Specialist to our roster. The addiƟons to our GPC team have shown significant improvements to our overall safety culture, training program, incident management process and our most important goal – eliminaƟng injuries altogether.
2. Processes
1. People 2. Processes 3. Tools / Technology
Our safety leaders are then responsible for the implementaƟon and refinement of our safety processes. They are roughly as follows:
1. Establish standards: GPC is reviewing exisƟng industry standards set by our third-party safety advisor, Got Safety, and tailoring them further to our specific line of work.
2. Provide equipment, tools, and training: GPC prides itself on providing proper protecƟve equipment and safety tools and will conƟnue to do so. Beginning in July, GPC will begin the development of formal training curriculum, making official what has been an on-the-job training program to date.
3. Measure and document consistently: GPC has a years-old “near miss” reporƟng system and safety reward “bingo program.” Recently GPC has also implemented a leadership-level dashboard of safety events and near misses for the enƟre leadership team to discuss weekly.
4. Establish recourses and consequences for failures: the CEO with the support of the HR Manager have improved our aŌer-acƟon reports, employee counseling’s, and remediaƟon steps. Our goal is to make the applicaƟon of standards fair across the company regardless of seniority or status in the firm.
5. Apply these standards in a posiƟve, non-draconian manner: these standards and consequences for failure to uphold, will be applied in fair and predictable manner and
6. avoiding a culture of zero-defect, no-tolerance, walking on eggshells that can lead people to hide unsafe behavior and underreport systemaƟc unsafe pracƟces for fear of reprisal.
7. Feed learnings back into standards entry-level and ongoing training: the development of
8. our safety training curriculum does not stop once the this summer project is over. The new safety manager will be responsible for the conƟnual refresh of our training to address deficiencies and keep up with new regulatory standards and best pracƟces.
3. Processes
The goal of the effecƟve administraƟon of our safety program is to centralize the reporƟng, monitoring, and evaluate funcƟons of our safety program in a single locaƟon. Our EHS management system, Velocity EHS which we use currently, standardize and professionalize our safety administraƟon. We uƟlize Velocity Training and Learning to educate our employees regarding safety standards with our staff and communicate our expectaƟons regarding safety.
These tools and technologies are used to support our company iniƟaƟves as it pertains to safety and foster a culture of safety.
In closing, GPC has put in place proper correcƟve acƟons and procedures in place we feel will not only drive our injury rate down but will achieve a best-in-class safety program and be industry leaders in safety. We have developed and are rolling out an innovaƟve new training program that encompasses not only safety, but employee development skills needed to foster a culture of safety and experience in our sector. ImplemenƟng daily safety huddles, safety tailgate meeƟngs and candid feedback from our employees, we have already seen an impact not only on lagging metrics such as TRIR but also an increase in employee engagement via our safety incenƟve programs.
Jeff Corse CHST EHS Manager
AƩachment 3: Field and Shop Service
Equipment and CapabiliƟes
General Pump Company, Inc. Primary HQ – San Dimas, CA
Drill Press, CNC Mill, and VerƟcal Turret Lathe
GPC manufactures parts in-house when possible, reducing Ɵme and costs while improving quality control.
A 70-year collecƟon of spare parts is maintained to replace otherwise obsolete components when possible. Customer equipment is kept onsite for your inspecƟon.
Horizontal CNC Lathe 5 full-Ɵme mechanics help maintain GPC’s fleet
Welding & FabricaƟon Shop Airburst® Equipment – a “Patented Process” Pressure Steam Cleaning Sandblast Cabinet
500 HP Diesel Engine 375 CFM Compressor
Temporary VFD and Soft Start Panels up to
600 HP 40-Ton Crane
Jobsite setup capabilities – Such as 40T Crane, Welding truck w/ crane, service truck w/ crane pictured here
40T Crane Welding Truck with Auto Crane, onsite
generator
The newest addition to our fleet in 2024: A third 40-Ton Crane General Pump Company, Inc.
Services Agreement
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE
General Pump Company, Inc.
Services Agreement
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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.