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CITY OF VISALIA REQUEST FOR BID RF RFB NO. 21-22-06 PROJECT: Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Janitorial Services BIDS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021 The City of Visalia expressly reserves the right to modify, or withdraw from, the process initiated and described herein. No rights shall be vested in any party, individual or entity by virtue of its preparation to participate in, or its participation in, such process. The City expressly reserves the right to modify, for any reason, the schedule and any provision contained herein. The City reserves to itself the selection of winning respondent(s), if any, in the exercise of its sole discretion. No binding commitment shall arise on the part of the City to any respondent under this Request for Bid until and unless the parties sign documents of agreement that become effective in accordance with their terms. Responses to this RFB, however, shall be held firm by Respondent for at least ninety (90) days. Advertisement Dates: October 6, 2021 October 12, 2021 RFB NO. 21-22-06 WWTP Janitorial Services Page ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS I. DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................. 1 II. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 1 III. INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................... 1 IV. SCOPE OF SERVICES/PROJECT ..................................................................... 3 V. PRE-BID AND PRECONSTRUCTION MEETINGS ............................................... 4 VI. BID OPENING AND CONFIDENTIALITY ............................................................ 4 VII. AWARD ........................................................................................................... 5 VIII. PROTESTS/APPEALS ...................................................................................... 5 IX. SPECIAL CONDITIONS .................................................................................... 6 X. GENERAL CONDITIONS ................................................................................... 7 XI. POST AWARD RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................. 10 EXHIBITS A. BID FORM B. CERTIFICATIONS, AFFIDAVITS, ASSURANCES, STATEMENTS, WAIVERS, AND QUESTIONNAIRES WHICH MUST ACCOMPANY BID FORM B-1. Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Certificate B-2. Non-Collusion Affidavit B-3. B-4. Bidders Statement on Previous Contracts Subject to EEO Clause B-5. Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Certificate B-6. Ownership Disclosure B-7. Drug-Free Workplace C. SAMPLE PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH ATTACHMENTS ATTACHMENT 1 - GENERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS ATTACHMENT 2 - INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ATTACHMENTS: 1. City Observed Holidays RFB NO. 21-22-06 WWTP Janitorial Services Page 1
I. DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this RFB NO. 21-22-06, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: 1. 2. salia 3. "Bidder", "Veinterchangeably throughout this invitation to mean the person, firm, or corporation or other entity submitting a Bid in response to the Request for Bid. 4. Bidre used interchangeably to mean in response to this Request for Bid. 5. RFBRequest for Bid No. 21-22-06. II. INTRODUCTION The City of Visalia Purchasing Division is soliciting Bids for an annual contract for janitorial services for the City of Visalia Wastewater Treatment Plant Administration Building and Lab and Locker Rooms which are located at 7579 Avenue 288, Visalia, CA 93277. The initial contract shall be for a twelve (12) month period and shall, at the Citys option and upon mutually agreeable terms, be renewable annually thereafter for four (4) consecutive one-year periods. The successful contractor shall be responsible for providing all services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this Invitation to Bid upon the receipt of the Citys Notice to Proceed. In an effort to encourage local businesses to provide goods and services to the City, Council has enacted a local preference. The local preference will apply to any business that has a business address within Tulare County for a minimum of six months. A Post Office Box will not be accepted as a business address. The City reserves the right to request proof of Tulare County address. The local preference for bid consists of a match preference in which a local vendor whose bid is within 5% of the apparent low bidder will be given three (3) business days, from date notified, to match or beat the low bid. If there is more than one local vendor that is within the 5% range, the offer goes to the local vendor that is closest to the low bid. Tentative month of award is November 2021 and Contractor must be able to begin the work as described within this bid upon receipt . III. INSTRUCTIONS 1. Fill out attached Bid Form () in ink or typewriting completely. 2. Cross out and initial mistakes in ink and place the correct response next to same. 3. Timely submit Bid in a sealed envelope addressed and marked as follows: To: City of Visalia Purchasing Division 707 W. Acequia Avenue Visalia, California 93291 From: Bidders Name & Mailing Address Marked: Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Janitorial Services RFB NO. 21-22-06 CLOSING DATE: November 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
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4 Submit each of the required Certifications, Affidavits, Assurances, Statements and Questionnaires as well as optional waiver(s) to City with the sealed Bid. City will not consider Bids which are not accompanied by the required completed forms. 5. Inquiries: Instructions to Vendor, Specifications and Bid Forms may be obtained by visiting our web site at visaliapurchasing.org, or by calling (559) 713-4334. However, to prevent misinterpretations, the Purchasing Division would prefer that all questions be sent by email [email protected]. Questions regarding this RFB are due no later than: October 29, 2021. BID SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS You may ship via Fed Ex or UPS or use the designated City Drop Box as specified below. Location for SHIPPING bid via UPS or Fed Ex: (allow ample time as there may be shipping delays) Visalia Purchasing Division RFB-21-22-06 707 W. Acequia Avenue Visalia, CA 93291 Location for City Drop Box: Bids/Proposals must be received prior to the close date and time stated. Drop Box is located at Visalia City Hall, 707 W. Acequia Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291. Enter the west parking lot of the building off of Stevenson Street. The Drop Box is labeland is located on the building across from the bicycle racks.
REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND BID/PROPOSAL OPENING Facemasks are required if you are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Night Drop Box
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IV. SCOPE OF SERVICES/PROJECT The City of Visalia is seeking a qualified contractor to provide janitorial services as specified herein. Services shall include all necessary labor, supervision, tools and supplies and equipment in order to keep all WWTP facilities cleaned and properly supplied. Paper towels, toilet paper, soap and trashcan liners will be supplied by the City. Work will be done after 5:00 p.m. and before 12:00 a.m. Locations that require service 5 days per week shall exclude City observed holidays (see Attachment 1). A. Services to be provided five (5) days per week at 7579 Ave 288 (WWTP Administration Building): Office: Wipe entry glass door clean Empty trash cans and replace liners (tying them to fit trash cans) Vacuum rugs/carpet Wipe clean and disinfect reception area Wipe clean and disinfect all horizontal surfaces Wipe clean and disinfect tables in lobby area Wipe clean and disinfect horizonal surfaces in break room and open work areas Restroom: Wipe clean and disinfect door handle and light switches Wipe clean and disinfect sinks inside and out Wipe clean and disinfect toilets (paying special attention to fronts and bases of toilets) Wipe clean mirrors Empty trash can and replace liner Refill paper products and soap Dust mop and wet mop tile floors B. Services to be provided five (5) days per week at 7579 Ave 288 (WWTP Lab and Locker Rooms): Office: Wipe clean glass doors Empty trash cans and replace liners (tying them to fit trash cans) Deposit all trash in dumpster or other designated container Vacuum rugs/carpet Wipe clean and disinfect reception area Wipe clean all horizontal surfaces including all open work areas Wipe clean and disinfect counters and break area Clean, disinfect and vacuum carpet areas Dust mop and wet mop tile floor Restroom: Wipe clean and disinfect door handle and light switches Wipe clean and disinfect sinks inside and out Wipe clean and disinfect toilets (paying special attention to fronts and bases of toilets) Wipe clean mirrors Empty trash can and replace liner Refill paper products and soap Dust mop and wet mop tile floors RFB NO. 21-22-06 WWTP Janitorial Services Page 4
C. Services to be provided every two (2) weeks at all facilities: Window Cleaning Carpet Cleaning (spot and spill cleaning as needed) D. Contractor Employee Policy: The Contractor agrees to be responsible for and shall provide supervision of all its employees working under this agreement. The Contractor shall make certain that all employees: 1. Wear an identification badge or a logo shirt. 2. Not leave keys in doors or admit anyone in building or office who is not a designated employee of the Contractor. Alarm, if applicable, must be responsibly deactivated upon arrival and activated on leaving. 3. Not disturb any papers, boxes or other materials except that in trash receptacles or designated areas for trash or unless such material is properl. 4. Report all property loss or damage to their supervisor immediately. The supervisor shall report such damage within eight (8) hours to the Airport Manager in writing, specifying the location and extent of the damage. 5. Shall not dust ks or work surfaces. 6. Shall not open drawers, file cabinets, or use telephones. They shall not tamper with computers, copiers, or other office equipment. 7. Not take for personal possession any article or materials from the premises regardless of its value or rede the contents of, or any item found in trash containers or around the premises. Trash items are to be placed in the receptacles. E. Criminal Check: The Contractor will have a pre-employment criminal check conducted for each employee. Any individual convicted of a misdemeanor or felony involving theft shall be unacceptable for work under this contract. V. PRE-BID MEETING 1. A Non - Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. A non-mandatory pre-Bid meeting will be held at 7579 Avenue 288, Visalia, CA on Thursday, October 21, 2021 @ 10:00 a.m. Attendance at this meeting is not required to submit a Bid in response to this RFB however, information regarding the project will be provided at that time. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to have acquired full knowledge of the job site, scope of work and any problems or difficulties that may affect the work proposed. City Project Manager: Brad Crim, WWTP Superintendent Department: Public Works Wastewater Treatment Plant VI. BID OPENING AND CONFIDENTIALITY 1. Bid Opening. Bids shall be opened publicly in the presence of attendees, if any, on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at 707 W. Acequia, Visalia CA, City Hall. The name of each Bidder and the amount of each Bid shall be open to public inspection at the Bid opening and after an award decision has been made. Other Bid information will not be available for public review during the evaluation phase. 2. Bid Confidentiality. The City favors full and open disclosure of all Bid records. The City will not expend public funds defending claims for access to, inspection of, or to be provided copies of any such records. By submitting a Bid, a Bidder agrees to indemnify and defend the City against all claims or actions brought against it to seek access to, or compel disclosure of, any RFB NO. 21-22-06 WWTP Janitorial Services Page 5
After the award, the City intends that its selection process will be open and public. Respondents are advised that the Califany person may inspect or be provided a copy of any identifiable public record or document that is not exempted from disclosure by the express provisions of the Act. The Federal Freedom of InformatFBidder shall clearly identify any information within its Bid that it intends to ask the City to withhold as exempt under either the PRA or FOIA. Any information contained in a Bidde submission which the Bidder believe qualifies for exemption from public first submission of BidBid to this RFB. Any failure to identify information contained in a BidBid to this RFB aconstitute a waiver of Bidderject to the release of such information upon request under either Act. VII. AWARD 1. Most Responsive, Responsible Bidder. A Contract (substantially similar to that attache with Attachments 1-2) shall be awarded with reasonable promptness by appropriate written notice. Award shall be made to the most responsive, responsible Bidder whose Proposal meets the requirements and criteria set forth in this RFB, price and other factors considered, and whose Bid is determined to result in the optimum economic advantage to the City. A responsible Bidder is one who has the capability, financial capacity and integrity to perform the contract. A responsive Bidder is one who commits to all of the material terms, for example, price, quantity, quality and delivery, of this RFB. Contractor must return a signed copy of the contract provided by the City with its Award Notice to City within ten (10) working days of receipt thereof. 2. Reservation of Rights. The City reserves the right to reject any item or items in the Bid; to waive informalities, technical defects, and minor irregularities in Bids received; and to select the Bid(s) deemed most advantageous to the City. VIII. PROTESTS/APPEALS Because it is essential that Bidders have confidence in the procurement procedures for soliciting and awarding contracts, it is the policy of the City to offer Bidders the opportunity to appeal award of contracts. The following procedures shall apply in regard to appeals: 1. Any actual Bidder who is aggrieved in connection with this RFB or award of a contract hereunder may protest to the City of Visalia Purchasing Division in writing within five (5) working days after such aggrieved Bidder knows, should have reasonably known, or could reasonably be expected to know of the facts giving rise thereto; and 2. Should identify only the areas regarding bid contradictions, procurement errors, quotation rating discrepancies, legality of procurement context, conflict of interest in the rating process and inappropriate or unfair competitive procurement grievance regarding the Bid process. 3. Purchasing Division shall have the authority to settle and resolve each protest. The resolution will be provided to Bidder in writing within five (5) working days of receipt of the appeal unless the Bidder is notified more time is required.
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4. Further levels of appeal may be made in accordance with the appeals provision contained in Chapter 5 of the City which is available through CPurchasing Division. IX. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 1. Project Administrative Issues a. Project. The successful Bidder shall be responsible for providing all materials, labor, equipment, and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this RFB. It is the intent of this RFB and related agreement to describe a functionally complete project. b. Quantities/Change Orders. The City reserves and shall have the right to make such changes to the work as may be necessary and desirable to complete the work originally intended in an acceptable manner. Unless otherwise specified herein, the Project Manager shall be and is hereby authorized to make such changes, in the work as may increase or decrease the originally awarded contract quantities and/or total contract cost. The Contract price or the amount due the Contractor will only be reduced/increased after the price change is reviewed and authorized by the City of Visalia Change Order Committee. Should the Contractor disagree with any terms or conditions set forth in an approved contract change order not executed by the Contractor, the Contractor shall submit a written protest to the Engineer within 15 days after the receipt of the approved contract change order and the procedures outlined in Section 4-1.03 of the Standard Specifications apply. If a requested change order is sent back to the Contractor for revisions, the Contractor has 15 (fifteen) calendar days to resubmit. Changes shall not invalidate the contract nor release the surety, and the Contractor agrees to accept payment for such changes as if the altered work had been a part of the original contract. These changes which are for work within the general scope of the contract shall be covered by Change Orders issued by the City. Change orders for altered work shall include extensions of contract time where, in thuch extensions are commensurate with the amount and difficulty of added work. Excessive altered work shall be covered by supplemental agreement that is subject to funding agency approval as applicable. If the City and the Contractor are unable to agree on a unit adjustment for any contract item that requires a supplemental agreement, the City reserves the right to terminate the contract with respect to the item and to make other arrangements for its completion. c. Omitted Items. Project Manager is authorized to omit minor contract items. Major items must be omitted by supplemental agreement. d. Extra Work. Contractor is prohibited from doing extra work, unless authorized in writing by Project Manager before the work is done. The Project Manager should obtain authorization from the Change Order Committee before agreeing to extra work requested by the Contractor. In the instances where it is necessary for the work to be done immediately, the Project Manager RFB NO. 21-22-06 WWTP Janitorial Services Page 7
may authorize the work prior to taking the additions to the Change Order Committee. Payment for approved Extra Work shall be as agreed to in writing by the Project Manager prior to the Extra Work being completed or the Change Order Committee shall approve an increase in a Change Order issued after the Extra Work is completed. No additional payment is due for unauthorized Extra Work. If the Project Manager authorizes Extra Work but the payment for the Extra Work has not been agreed to in writing prior to the work being completed, then Contractor shall submit to the Project Manager the documentation required for a Change Order within forty-five (45) days of completing the Extra Work. The Project Manager will submit a Change Order request for review and approval by the Change Order Committee. If the Contractor does not submit any documentation within that time period, the Project Manager may move forward with issuing a Change Order to adjust the contract price. 2. City-Contractor Relations a. Project Managers Responsibility and Authority. City will designate a Project Manager. All work shall be done under the general supervision of such Project Manager or his or her designee(s). The Project Manager shall decide issues of quality and acceptability of materials, work performance, rate of progress of work, interpretation of drawings and specifications, and all questions related to fulfillment of the contract for the project. Project Manager shall not have control over acts or omissions of the Contractor, Subcontractors, their agents or employees. b. Contractor/Contractors Superintendent. Contractor shall bear all responsibility for, and have all control over, the construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, procedures and safety precautions or programs related to the project. Contractor may designate a superintendent. 3. Legal Responsibilities a. It is the responsibility of Contractor to comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations which apply to this project. This includes, but is not limited to, compliance with Uniform Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electric, and Fire Codes. Contractor shall provide a safe working environment in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and California Health and Safety Codes. Additionally, Contractor shall secure all necessary permits, licenses, and similar requirements to carry out the project. Contractor shall comply with all applicable labor laws and ensure against discrimination. b. Firearms Prohibited: Guns may not be carried by contractors/vendors/consultants while working on City of Visalia premises without the expressed written approval of a City of Visalia Department Head, or an exemption in the contract. If a contractor/vendor/consultant is caught carrying a gun, without City permission, their contract will be terminated. X. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. It is the policy of the City to provide equal opportunity to all candidates when selecting Bidders to provide public services. Bidders are expected to be equal opportunity employers.
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The City hereby affirmatively ensures that Minority Business Enterprises andDisadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this notice. Individuals and/or entities submitting bids/proposals to the City of Visalia will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status in any consideration leading to the award of contract. No qualified disabled person shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity that receives or benefits from Federal financial assistance. Bidder shall provide to the City a list of all instances within the last ten (10) years where a complaint was filed or pending against Bidder in a legal or administrative proceeding alleging that Bidder discriminated against its employees, subcontractors, vendors or suppliers. A description of the status or resolution of that complaint, including any remedial action taken is required. 2. Post-Closing Date Corrections are prohibited. 3. Bids will not be accepted unless signed in ink (not typed) in the appropriate space(s) by an authorized officer or employee of the Bidder. 4. Bids must be submitted on or before the Closing Date. Any Bids received after the Closing Date shall be returned, unopened, to the Bidder, provided the request number, opening date, and Bidder's return address are on the envelope. 5. Bids may be withdrawn prior to the Bid Closing Date by writing to the Purchasing Division. 6. Telegraphic, telephonic, electronic and facsimile Bids and withdrawal requests will not be accepted. 7. Prices submitted are considered accurate for a period of ninety (90) days and cannot be withdrawn after the Closing Date. 8. All Bids are the property of the City after submission. 9. City is not responsible for Bid errors and omissions. 10. Bids should be prepared in a straightforward, concise manner. Information provided which was not specifically requested will be con discretion. 11. A written amendment Purchasing Division is the only method which should be relied on with respect to changes to the RFB. Respondent is Purchasing Division prior to submitting a Bid to determine if any amendments were made to the RFB. 12. Any contract resulting from the RFB will be jointly administered by the Purchasing Division, and the Department requesting Bids. 13. Prior to conducting business in the City, a business tax certificate (license) must be obtained. Please call (559) 713-4326 for more information.
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14. Bidder shall provide insurance as required by law and as indicated in the proposed contract. 15. Bidder shall maintain all personnel files and payroll records for employees used to implement the proposed contract. 16. Bidder shall withhold, pay and report all taxes and issue W-2 forms at the end of each calendar year for employees used to implement the proposed contract. 17. ther things being equal, tie Bids shall be awarded to a local merchant to the extent quality and prices are equal. If neither is a local vendor, the Bid shall be awarded by the flip of a coin by the Purchasing Division in the presence of at least one witness. 18. The City may make such investigation of the Bidder and information in the Bid as it determines necessary. This may include the collection of criminal history information, contractual and business associations and practices, employment histories and reputation. 19. All California agencies may purchase off the Proposal submitted at the same prices, terms, conditions, and specifications. The City of Visalia shall incur no responsibility 20. Each Bidder will be required to submit Certifications, Affidavits, Bid Guarantees, Assurances, Statements and Questionnaires wh 21. The quantities given on the Bid Proposal form and any related contract documents are approximate only. They are given as a basis for comparison of Bids. The City of Visalia does not, expressly or impliedly agree that the actual amount of work will correspond therewith but reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of any class or portion of work, or to omit portion of the work, as the City deems necessary or advisable, at the prices Bid. 22. Bidders shall satisfy themselves by personal examination of the work site, specifications, plans, and other contract documents and by any other means as they believe necessary, as to the actual physical conditions, requirements, and difficulties under which the project must be performed. The submission of a Bid shall be conclusive evidence that the Bidder has investigated, and is satisfied as to the conditions encountered, as to the character, quality, and quantities of work to be performed, and the materials to be furnished, and as to the requirements of the RFB and the City. No allowance shall subsequently be made because of lack of such examination or knowledge. 23. All Bidders are required to make a Bid on the complete Bid . Contractor may be required to submit Proposals on alternate items. The City reserves the right to award to the contract based on the lowest combination or combinations of Proposal items and alternate proposed items. 24. No mention shall be made in the Proposal of sales tax, use tax or any other tax, as all amounts Bid will be deemed and held to include any such taxes, which may be applicable. 25. Only one Bid may be submiPrime Contrack by any firm, individual, partnership, corporation, or combination thereof. A Contractor submitting a Bid as a Prime Contractor may not also submit sub-Bids to other competing Prime Contractors. Reasonable grounds for believing that any individual, RFB NO. 21-22-06 WWTP Janitorial Services Page 10
firm, partnership, corporation or combination thereof is interested in more than one Proposal for the work contemplated will cause the rejection of all Proposals in which such individual, firm, partnership, corporation or combination thereof is interested. A Contractor who is not submitting a Bid as a Prime Contractor may submit any number of sub-Bids to competing Prime Contractors. 26. The City of Visalia is not liable for any costs incurred by Bidder in responding to this Request for Bid. XI. POST AWARD RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Written Contract with City. A written agreement in a form similar to that attached to this Request for Bid as with Attachments 1-2 must be entered into between the City and the Contractor to whom the project is awarded. The Agreement forms the basis for the contractual obligation between the parties regarding the project. A contract will be provided with the Notice of Award and must be executed and returned to City within ten (10) working days of the date of award notification unless otherwise agreed. 2. Post-Award Responsibilities. Upon execution of the Agreement between the City and the Contractor, the Contractor shall immediately report all changes in its Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, or Tax-Exempt status to the City. 3. Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain the minimum insurance coverage outlined , Attachment 2. Contractor shall provide evidence of such Purchasing Division prior to commencement of work on the project. Upon determination by the City that a contract has been entered and Contractor has provided all of the information that it is required to provide pursuant to this RFB, City will issue, in writing, a notice to proceed on the project to Contractor.
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BID FORM RFB NO. 21-22-06 Project: Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Janitorial Services TO: THE CITY OF VISALIA PURCHASING DIVISION: s No. 21-22-06 dated ___________________, the undersigned BIDDER hereby proposes to furnish all materials, equipment, tools, labor appurtenances and incidentals required for the above stated project as set forth in the RFB, including all Exhibits and related contract documents therefore, and to perform all work in the manner and time prescribed therein. BIDDER declares that this proposal is based upon careful examination of the work site, Instructions to BIDDERs, and the contract requirements. If this proposal is accepted for award, BIDDER agrees to enter into a contract with CITY at the unit and/or lump sum prices set forth in the following Bid Schedule. BIDDER understands that a bid is required for the entire work and that final compensation under the contract will be based upon the actual quantities of work satisfactorily completed. It is agreed that all prices bid include all appurtenant expenses, taxes, royalties, and fees. In the case of discrepancies in amounts bid, unit prices shall govern over extended amounts and words shall govern over figures. BIDDER hereby agrees to execute a contract within ten (10) calendar days, or such further time as may be allowed in writing by the Purchasing Agent, after receiving notification of the acceptance of this Bid. BIDDER agrees to commence the work on the start date agreed between BIDDER and Project Manager, only after the contract is fully executed and Notice to Proceed has been issued. BIDDER further declares that he/she has not either directly or indirectly entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with said bid. Bid Award shall be based on the lowest Total Bid Amount. The quantities given on the Bid Proposal form and any related contract documents are estimates only. They are given as a basis for comparison of Bids. The City of Visalia does not expressly or impliedly agree that the actual amount of work will correspond therewith and reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of any class or portion of work, or to omit portion of the work, as the City deems necessary or advisable, at the prices Bid. BIDDER has read and hereby agrees to the conditions stated in this proposal by affixing his/her signature on the bid form. In the case of discrepancy in amounts bid, unit pricing shall prevail over extended amounts. Bid Prices shall include all labor, taxes, surcharges, and all other costs associated with fulfilling the terms of this contract.
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Description: Wastewater Treatment Plant Janitorial Services Annual Contract per specifications of RFB 21-22-06 Annual Cost 1. 7579 Ave 288 (Administration Building & Bathrooms) $ _________________ 2. 7579 Ave 288 (Lab & Locker Rooms & Bathrooms) $ _________________ TOTAL BID AMOUNT $ ______________________ (1) ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Bidding Firm (2) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Corporation, Partner, Joint Venture (3) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Business Address City State Zip Code _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number _______________________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail Address (4) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Authorized Person (Date) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Type or Print Author PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING SIGNATURE (1) If the BIDDER is an individual, enter name here in style used in business; if a joint venture, exact name of entities joining in the venture; if a partnership, the correct trade style of the partnership; if a corporation, the exact name of the corporation. (2) If BIDDER is other than an individual, identify here its character, i.e., joint venture, partnership, corporation, including the state of incorporation. If BIDDER is an individual operating unde (3) State on this line, the address to which all communications and notices regarding the Bid Proposal, and any contract awarded thereunder, are to be addressed. (4) If BIDDER is a joint venture, signature must be by one of the joint venturers, and if one or both of the joint venturers is a partnership or a corporation, each participating partnership must sign by a general partner, and each corporation by an authorized officer or employee; if a partnership, by a general partner; if a corporation, by an authorized officer or employee. The title of the person signing must appear after his/her signature. Where BIDDER is a partnership or corporation, the names of all other general partners, or the president or secretary of the corporation and their business addresses must be shown below.
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Note: All names must be typewritten under written signature. All Addresses must be complete with street number, city, state and zip code. CONTRACTPERMIT INFORMATION License Number: ____________________ License Classification: _____________________________________ Expiration Date: _________________________________________ CITY OF VISALIA BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATE NO.: __________________________________________ A City Business Tax Certificate (License) is not required to submit a bid; however, vendor is required to obtain a Business Tax Certificate prior to commencement of work, regardless of whether the business address is actually located within the City. Contact the Business Tax Division for clarification or questions at (559) 713-4326. Federal Tax I.D. No.: ____________________________________________________ REFERENCES The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers for at least three (3) public agencies for which BIDDER has performed work similar in size and scope within the past (2) two years. Company Name Address Tel. No. Contact 1. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.________________________________________________________________________________________________ DESIGNATION OF SURETIES The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers for all brokers and sureties from whom BIDDER intends to procure insurance. Company Name Address Telephone Number Type __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ RFB NO. 21-22-06 WWTP Janitorial Services Page 14
E-1 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246) To Accompany Bid Form Equal Opportunity Clause Unless exempted by rules, regulations or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Executive Orders 10925, 11114 or Section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, during the performance of each contract with the City of Visalia, the BIDDER agrees as follows: 1. The BIDDER will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin or political affiliation. The BIDDER will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, gender, national origin or political affiliation. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The BIDDER agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. 2. The BIDDER will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees, placed by or on behalf of the BIDDER, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin or political affiliation. 3. The BIDDER will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided by representative of the BID commitments under Section 202 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and shall post copies of the notice on conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment. 4. The BIDDER will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and the rules, regulations and relevancy orders of the Secretary of Labor. 5. The BIDDER will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records and accounts by the contracting agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations and orders. 6. In the ev-compliance with the non-discrimination clauses of this subcontract or with any of such rules, regulations or orders, this subcontract may be canceled, terminated or suspended, in whole, or in part and the BIDDER may be declared ineligible for further government contracts in accordance with the procedures authorized in accordance with Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation or order of the Secretary of Labor, or otherwise provided by law. 7. The BIDDER will include the provisions of Paragraphs (1) through (7) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each SUBBIDDER or vendor. The BIDDER will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the contracting agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for non-compliance. Provided, RFB NO. 21-22-06 WWTP Janitorial Services Page 15
however, that in the event the BIDDER becomes involved in, or is threatened with litigationwith a SUBBIDDER or vendor as a result of such direction by the contracting agency, the BIDDER may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the United States. Company: ______________________________________________ Business Address: ______________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________ Name of Signing Official: ______________________________________________ Title of Signing Official: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________ Company Seal:
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-2 NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT To Accompany Bid Form STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss CITY OF VISALIA ) _________________________, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he or she is _________ of __________ the party making the foregoing Bid; that the Bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the Bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the BIDDER has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other BIDDER to put in a false or sham Bid, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any BIDDER or anyone else to put in a sham Bid, or that anyone shall refrain from Bidding; that the BIDDER has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the Bid price of the BIDDER or any other BIDDER, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the Bid price, or of that of any other BIDDER, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the contract of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all statements contained in the Bid are true; and, further, that the BIDDER has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her Bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham Bid. Company: ______________________________________________ Business Address: ______________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________ Name of Signing Official: ______________________________________________ Title of Signing Official: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________ Company Seal: State of California County of ________________________ On this __________ day of _______________before me, ___________________________________________, a Notary Public, personally appeared ____________________________________________,who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature __________________________________ (Seal) RFB NO. 21-22-06 WWTP Janitorial Services Page 17
EXHIB-3 (CALIF. LABOR CODE § 3700) To Accompany Bid Form STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss CITY OF VISALIA ) I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work under this contract. Company: ______________________________________________ Business Address: ______________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________ Name of Signing Official: ______________________________________________ Title of Signing Official: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________ Company Seal:
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-4 BIDDER SUBJECT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE (EXECUTIVE ORDER 11426) The BIDDER shall complete the following statement by checking the appropriate blanks: The BIDDER has_____ has not _____ participated in a previous contract subject to the Equal Employment Opportunity Clause prescribed by Executive Order 11246, as amended, of September 24, 1965. The BIDDER has _____ has not _____ submitted all compliance reports in connection with any such contract due under the applicable filing requirements; and that representations indicating submission of required compliance reports signed by proposed subBIDDERs will be awarded prior to award of subcontracts. If the BIDDER has participated in previous contracts subject to the Equal Employment Opportunity Clause and has not submitted compliance reports due under applicable filing requirements, the BIDDER shall submit a compliance report on Standard Form 100mployee Information Report EEO-Ir to award of the contract. Note: Failure to complete the blanks may be grounds for rejecting the bid. Company: ______________________________________________ Business Address: ______________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________ Name of Signing Official: ______________________________________________ Title of Signing Official: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________ Company Seal:
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-5 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE To Accompany Bid Form By submission of a bid, the BIDDER certifies it will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C., 12101 et. seq., and will maintain compliance throughout the life of this Contract. By commencing performance of the Contract work, the selected BIDDER certifies to the Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. Company: ______________________________________________ Business Address: ______________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________ Name of Signing Official: ______________________________________________ Title of Signing Official: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________ Company Seal:
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-6 CITY OF VISALIA Ownership Disclosure for Contractors and Consultants To Accompany Proposal NAMES OF PRINCIPALS, PARTNERS, AND/OR TRUSTEES: Firm Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Firm Address: ___________________________________________________________________ List the names of all principals, partners, and/or trustees. For corporations provide names of officers, directors and all stockholders owning more than 10% equity interest in corporation: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Submitted by: Name __________________________________________________________ Date __________________________________________________________
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EXH-7 STATE OF CALIFORNIA DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION STD.21 (REV.12-93) To Accompany Proposal CERTIFICATION I, the official named below, hereby swear that I am duly authorized legally to bind the contractor or grant recipient to the certification described below. I am fully aware that this certification, executed on the date below, is made under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California. CONTRACTOR/BIDDER FIRM NAME FEDERAL ID NUMBER BY (Authorized Signature) DATE EXECUTED PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code) ( ) TITLE The contractor or grant recipient named above hereby certifies compliance with Government Code Section 8355 in matters relating to providing a drug-free workplace. The above-named contractor or grant recipient will: 1. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations, as required by Government Code Section 8355(a). 2. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program as required by Government Code Section 8355(b), to inform employees about all of the following: (a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, (b) ganiza-free workplace, (c) Any available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs, and (d) Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. 3. Provide as required by Government Code Section 8355©, that every employee who works on the proposed contract or grant: (a) Will receive -free workplace policy statement, and (b) Will agree to abide by the terms of the companystatement as a condition of employment on the contract or grant. 4. At the election of the contractor or grantee, from and after the EXCEED 36 MONTHS), the state will regard this certificate as valid for all contracts or grants entered into between the contractor or grantee and this state agency without requiring the contractor or grantee to provide a new and individual certificate for each contract or grant. If the contractor or grantee elects to fill in the blank date, then the terms and conditions of this certificate shall have the same force, meaning effect and enforceability as if a certificate were separately, specifically, and individually provided for each contract or grant between the contractor or grantee and this state agency.
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EXHIBIT SAMPLE AGREEMENT PROJECT: Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Janitorial Services (City of Visalia Bid No. 21-22-06) This Agreement, entered into and effective this ________ day of ________________, 2021 ive Das the . R E C I T A L S WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR is an ____________________ (insert individual or entity type) with a primary business address of ____________________ and SSN or EIN: ____________________; and WHEREAS, CITY is a municipal corporation and Charter Law City; and WHEREAS, CITY desires completion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Janitorial Services Project, which was let to bid on ___________ as evidenced by Bid No. 21-22-06; and WHEREAS, City of Visalia reviewed and evaluated responses to the Bid and determined to award a contract to CONTRACTOR for the Project; and WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR represents it is licensed, qualified and willing to complete the Project pursuant to terms and conditions of this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, CITY and CONTRACTOR agree as follows: 1. TERM: The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and expire upon completion of all obligations of the parties, unless earlier terminated by the parties. The indemnification and defense provisions shall survive expiration and termination. Suspension or termination of this Agreement may occur if CONTRACTOR materially fails to comply with any term of the award. Additionally, this Agreement may be terminated for convenience. In the event of termination or expiration of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall transfer to CITY any funds and/or accounts receivable on hand attributable to the use of CITY funds. 2. ATTACHMENTS INCORPORATED: The following are attachments for this Agreement. Said attachments are incorporated into this Agreement as if included in full in the body: ATTACHMENT NO. DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHMENT Attachment 1 General Contract Provisions Attachment 2 Insurance Requirements Attachment 3 City of Visalia Bid 21-22-06, WWTP Janitorial Services Attachment 4 CONTRACTORl in response to Bid No. 21-22-06 3. CONTRACTOR SCOPE OF SERVICES and COMMITMENTS*: CONTRACTOR shall provide the following services for the stated compensation on or before the All work described in Scope of Services in Bid No. 21-22-06 RFB NO. 21-22-06 WWTP Janitorial Services Page 23
4. CITY COMMITMENTS:CITY shall perform the following tasks on or before the stated completion dates: TASK COMPLETION DATE Pay Contractor as work is completed and invoiced As requested by Contractor 5. COMPENSATION: CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR compensation for services as indicated in Paragraph 4 above; however, CITY shall pay not more than the following amount as total compensation under this Agreement, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Such sum shall be expended and paid by CITY on a reimbursement basis for services actually performed based on invoices, receipts, time sheets and similar documents presented by CONTRACTOR to CITY. 6. CONTRACT PRICE ADJUSTMENTS: All prices shall be firm and fixed for twelve (12) months from the annual anniversary date of the agreement. Prices may be adjusted annually at time of contract renewal and upon mutual agreement of the parties. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to request a price adjustment and to provide all documentation necessary. The request for price adjustment must be submitted to the Project Manager within the thirty (30) calendar day period prior to the annual anniversary date of the agreement as specified in the General Conditions of RFB 21-22-06. The unit prices for the ensuing contracts shall be based on the movement of the unadjusted figures of the U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U All Cities Average). The contract unit prices may be changed in an amount equal to the percentage of movement for the most recent twelve-month period. In no instance shall the price increase exceed 5%. The contract unit price changes as a result of this formula shall be binding on the contractor for the subsequent contract year. The adjustment of the unit bid price shall not be retroactive and shall apply only to changes incurred after approval. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed on the day and year first above written. CONTRACTOR Dated: ___________________ By: ___________________________________________________ Authorized Officer: I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I am fully authorized to execute this Agreement for CONTRACTOR in the capacity I have stated, and that such execution is sufficient to bind the CONTRACTOR. CITY OF VISALIA Dated: ____________________ By: ___________________________________________________ City Manager Dated: ____________________ By: ___________________________________________________ City Attorney Total Compensation: $ Source of Funds: Local Revenues (Wastewater) Payment Schedule: As invoices are received, within 30 days of invoice RFB NO. 21-22-06 WWTP Janitorial Services Page 24
Dated: ____________________ By: ______________________________________________________ City of Visalia Risk Manager Dated: ____________________ By: ______________________________________________________ City of Visalia Project Manager RFB NO. 21-22-06 WWTP Janitorial Services Page 25
ExhibiAttachment 1 GENERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS A. Successors and Assigns: This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of any successors to or assigns of the parties. B. Prohibition of Assignment: Neither party shall assign, delegate or transfer their rights and duties in this Agreement without the written consent of the other party. C. Notices: Notice shall be sufficient hereunder if personally served upon the City Clerk of the CITY or an officer or principal of the CONTRACTOR, or if sent via the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: CITY OF VISALIA CONTRACTOR 707 W. Acequia Ave. _______________________ Visalia, CA 93291 _______________________ Attention: City Clerk Attention: _____________ D. Independent Contractor: It is understood and agreed by the parties herein that CONTRACTOR, in the performance of this Agreement, shall act as an independent contractor, and therefore shall obtain no rights to any fringe benefits that accrue to regular full-time CITY employees. E. Jurisdiction/Venue/Waiver Of Removal: This Agreement shall be administered and interpreted under the laws of the State of California. Jurisdiction of litigation arising from this Agreement shall be in California. Any action brought to interpret or enforce this Agreement, or any of the terms or conditions hereof, shall be brought in Tulare County, California. The CONTRACTOR hereby expressly waives any right to remove any action to a county other than Tulare County as permitted pursuant to Section 394 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. F. Integration/Modification: This Agreement and each of the documents and exhibits or attachments referenced herein, which are incorporated by reference, represents the entire understanding of the parties as to those matters contained herein. No prior oral or written understanding shall be of any force or effect with respect to those matters covered hereunder. This Agreement may not be modified or altered except in writing signed by the parties, unless otherwise explicitly authorized. G. Conflict With Law: If any part of this Agreement is found to be in conflict with applicable laws, such part shall be inoperative, null and void insofar as it is in conflict with said law, but the remainder of the Agreement shall be in full force and effect. H. Indemnification: The CONTRACTOR waives any and all claims and recourse against the CITY, including the right of contribution of loss or damage to person or property arising from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incidental performance of this Agreement, except claims arising from the concurrent or sole negligence of the CITY or its officers, agents or employees. The CONTRACTOR will indemnify, hold harmless, and defend (n) the CITY against any and all claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, or liability arising out of the Agreement except for liability arising out of the concurrent or sole negligence of the CITY or its officers, agents, or employees. I. : In the event either party commences any action, arbitration or legal proceedings for the enforcement of this Agreement, the prevailing party, as determined by the RFB NO. 21-22-06 WWTP Janitorial Services Page 26
court or arbitrator, shall be entitled to recovery of its attand court costs incurred in the action brought thereon. J. Headings: Section headings are provided for organizational purposes only and do not in any manner affect the scope or intent of the provisions thereunder. K. Firearms Prohibited: Guns may not be carried by contractors /vendors/consultants while working on City of Visalia premises without the expressed written approval of a City of Visalia Department Head, or an exemption in the contract. If a contractor/vendor/consultant is caught carrying a gun, without City permission, their contract will be terminated.
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Exhi Attachment 2 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. CONTRACTOR Insurance. CONTRACTOR, at its sole cost and expense, for the full term of this Agreement (and any extensions thereof), shall obtain and maintain at a minimum compliance with all of the following insurance coverage(s) and requirements. Such insurance coverage shall be primary coverage as respects CITY and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by CITY shall be in excess of CONl not contribute to it. 2. Subrance. If CONTRACTOR utilizes one or more subcontractors in the performance of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall obtain and maintain independent insurance as to each subcontractor or otherwise provide evidence of insurance coverage for each subcontractor equivalent to that required of CONTRACTOR in this Agreement. 3. Types of Insurance and Minimum Limits. The following types of insurance and minimum limits are required providing at least the following minimum coverage and limits of liability: a. nsation written in accordance with the laws of the State of California providing coverage for any and all employees of CONTRACTOR in the minimum statutorily required coverage amounts. b. Automobile Liability Insurance for each of CONTRACTOn the performance of this Agreement, including owned, non-owned (e.g. owned by ed vehicles, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. This insurance coverage shall not be required if vehicle used by CONTRACTOR is not a material part of performance of this Agreement. c. Comprehensive or Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 combined single limit, including coverage for: (1) bodily injury (2) personal injury (3) broad form property damage (4) contractual liability (5) cross-liability (6) products and completed operations liability 4. Other Insurance Provisions. If any insurance coverage required in this Agreemeees to maintain the required coverage for a period of three (3) years after the expiration of tand any extensions thereof. CONTRACTOR may maintain the required post agreement coverage by renewal or purchase of prior acts or tail coverage. This provision is contingent upon post agreement coverage being both available and reasonably affordable in relation to the coverage provided during the term of this Agreement. For purposes of interpreting this requirement, a cost not exceeding 100% of the last annual policy premium during the term of this Agreement in order to purchase prior acts or tail coverage for post agreement coverage shall be deemed to be reasonable. 5. Endorsements. All required Automobile and Comprehensive or Commercial General Liability Insurance shall be endorsed to contain the following clauses:
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a. The City of Visalia, its officers, agents, employees, representatives, and volunteers are added as additional insureds as respects operations and activities of, or on behalf of the named insured, performed under contract with the City of Visalia. b. It is agreed that any insurance maintained by the City of Visalia shall apply in excess of and not contribute with insurance provided by this policy. c. This insurance shall not be canceled, limited in scope or coverage, or non-renewed until after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the City Clerk, City of Visalia, 707 W. Acequia, Visalia, CA, 93291 6. Proof of Coverage. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide its insurance broker(s) with a full copy of these insurance provisions and provide CITY on or before the effective date of this Agreement with Certificate(s) of Insurance for all required coverages. Copies of all the required Endorsements shall be attached to the Certificate(s) of Insurance or other evidence of insurance acceptable to the City of Visalia, which shall be provsurance company as evidence of the stipulated coverages. This Proof of Coverage shall then be mailed to the City of Visalia at the following address: City of Visalia 707 W. Acequia Visalia, CA 93291 Attn: Purchasing Division RFB NO. 21-22-06 WWTP Janitorial Services Page 29
ATTACHMENT 1 City of Visalia Observed Holidays 1. (January 1) 2. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (3rd Monday in January) 3. (3rd Monday in February) 4. Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) 5. Independence Day (July 4) 6. Labor Day (1st Monday in September) 7. (November 11) 8. Thanksgiving Day (Designated Thursday in November) 9. The Friday After Thanksgiving 10. Christmas Day (December 25)