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CITY OF VISALIA
REQUEST FOR BID (“RFB”)
RFB NO. 25-26-08
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FERRIC CHLORIDE
TO THE VISALIA WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
(Annual Contract)
BID SUBMITTAL DEADLINE:
2:00PM ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
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 fir m by Respondent for at least ninety (90) days.
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Table of Contents
I. DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................................. 1 II. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 1 III. INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 1 IV. SCOPE OF SERVICES/PROJECT ............................................................................................... 3 V. PRE-BID TELE-CONFERENCE ...................................................................................................... 5 VI. BID OPENING AND CONFIDENTIALITY ..................................................................................... 5 VII. AWARD .................................................................................................................................. 6 VIII. PROTESTS/APPEALS ............................................................................................................... 6 IX. SPECIAL CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................ 6 X. GENERAL CONDITIONS .............................................................................................................. 7 XI. POST AWARD RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................. 11 XII. EXHIBTS .............................................................................................................................. 12 A.BID FORM ................................ ................................................................ ................................ ....... 12 B. CERTIFICATIONS, AFFIDAVITS, ASSURANCES, STATEMENTS, WAIVERS, AND QUESTIONNAIRES WHICH MUST ACCOMPANY BID FORM ................................................................ ................................ ............ 15 NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT ......................................................................................................... 15 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATE .................................................................. 16 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE ................................................... 17 OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE AND CALIFORNIA LEVINE ACT STATEMENT ............................................ 18 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION ...................................................................................... 19 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE .................................................... 20 IRAN CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION ...................................................................................... 21 C. SAMPLE (DOES NOT NEED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH BID/PROPOSAL) ................................................................ 22
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I. DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this RFB NO. 25-26-08, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
1. “City” means the City of Visalia
2. “City Council” means the Council of the City of Visalia
3. "Bidder", "Vendor", "Supplier", “Consultant”, “Contractor” and “Subrecipient” are used interchangeably throughout this invitation to mean the person, firm, or corporation or other entity submitting a Bid in response to the Request for Bid.
4. “Bid” and “Proposal” are used interchangeably to mean an individual’s or entity’s offer in response to this Request for Bid.
5. “RFB” means Request for Bid No. 25-26-08.
II. INTRODUCTION
The City of Visalia Purchasing Division is soliciting Bids for an annual contract to supply and deliver Ferric Chloride to the Visalia Water Reclamation Facility, located at 7579 Ave. 288 in Visalia, CA.
The initial contract shall be for a twelve (12) month period and shall, at the City’s option and upon mutually agreeable terms, be renewable annually thereafter for four (4) consecutive one-year periods.
Bids are being sought from contractors who have a p roven record of experience in providing the services required by this Invitation to Bid.
The successful bidder shall be responsible for providing all services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this Invitation to Bid upon receipt of the City’s 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 Po st 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 bids 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.
III. INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fill out attached Bid Form (Exhibit “A”) 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: Annual Contract for the Purchase of Ferric Chloride Process RFB NO. 25-26-08
Deadline: September 3, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m.
Delivery of Bid: When sending a bid via Fed Ex, UPS, etc., it is the responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that Bid is received during open office hours. Office Hours are 7:30am
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– 5:00pm Monday through Thursday. We are closed on Fridays and major holidays.
Bids are not delivered or received when office is closed.
The City utilizes an outside service for delivery and sorting incoming mail, and therefore, mailing a bid via U.S. Mail is not recommended as there could be a delay in receiving bids by the deadline. Bids must be received prior to the deadline. The City will not accept a postmark as evidence of delivery.
Night Drop Box: If delivering a bid after hours, a Night 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 labeled “Night Drop” and is located on the b uilding across from the bicycle racks. The Night Drop Box should only be utilized if City Offices are Closed. The Night Drop Box is checked prior to the bid deadline.
4. Submit each of the required Certifications, Affidavits, 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 inspected and 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 to [email protected].
Questions regarding this RFB are due no later than Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
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IV. SCOPE OF SERVICES/PROJECT
The City of Visalia is requesting bids for an annual contract for the supply and delivery of Ferric Chloride to the Visalia Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) located at 7579 Ave. 288, Visalia, CA. The City of Visalia requires Ferric Chloride at our Water Reclamation Facility and uses approximately 120 dry tons annually.
City WRF staff will place orders for Ferric Chloride delivery via email, and the supplier shall confirm delivery can be completed as requested. Typically, the City orders 9-10 dry tons on each order that is placed.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF SUPPLIER:
1. TRADE NAME/SUBSTITUTIONS : In cases where an item is identified by a manufacturer’s name, trade name, catalog number, or reference, it is understood that the Bidder proposes to furnish the item so identified and does not propose to furnish an “equal/substitution.” The product must contain approximately 38 -41% ferric chloride. If a Bidder lists a specific trade name in their bid, they will be required to supply that specific product.
2. FERRIC CHLORIDE PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS: Vendor must agree to supply product to meet ANSI/NSP Standard 60 Certified. Prodcut specifications are as follows:
Specification Value
Certification NSF Standard 60
Parameter
SpGr 1.41 – 1.51
Ferric Chloride wt. % 40.0 % – 47.0 %
Ferric Iron wt. % 13.8 % – 16.2 %
Ferrous Iron wt. % < 0.25 %
Free Acid as HCL wt % < .25 %
Insolubles – wt % < .05 %
Heavy Metals
Arsenic < 5 mg/L
Barium < 1mg/L
Beryllium < 1 mg/L
Cadmium < .5 mg/L
Chromium < 50 mg/L
Copper < 50 mg/L
Lead < 10 mg/L
Selenium < 1 mg/L
Silver < 1 mg/L
Mercury < 0.01 mg/L
Molybdenum < 1 mg/L
Nickel < 40 mg/L
Titanium < 40 mg/L
Vanadium < 10 mg/L
Zinc < 30 mg/L
Miscellaneous
Total Organic Carbon < 30 mg/L
Radionuclides Non-detect
Hexaclorobenzene Non-detect
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3. DELIVERY PROVISIONS
a. Delivery: Delivery shall be within (7) days of order. The Awarded Contractor (Supplier) shall be required to furnish proof of delivery in every instance. Bulk materials are to be placed on skids or pallets. City staff shall not assist with unloading. Suppliers shall notify their shippers accordingly.
b. Location: Visalia Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Project Manager: Ben Litwack
7579 Ave. 288
Visalia, CA
c. Time of Delivery: Deliveries shall be accepted between 7:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. on weekdays only. No deliveries shall be accepted on Saturdays, Sundays or City Holidays, unless otherwise arranged by an individual Department/Agency.
d. Delivery Failures: Failure to deliver within the time specified, or failure to make replacements of rejected articles when so requested, or as directed by the City’s Project Manager may result in City exercising the right to purchase product from another source.
4. INSPECTIONS: Inspection and acceptance of materials or supplies shall be made after delivery. Please see Section IX, Special Conditions, relating to inspection. Final inspection shall be conclusive except as regards latent defects, fraud, or such gross mistakes as amount to fraud. Final inspection and acceptance or rejection of the materials or supplies shall be made as promptly as practicable, but failure to insp ect and accept or reject materials or supplies shall not impose liability on the City for such materials or supplies as are not in accordance with the specifications. All delivered materials shall be accepted subject to inspection and physical count.
5. SAFETY DATA SHEETS ( SDS): Any hazardous substances as defined under the Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Standard for General Industry (29-CFR-1910.1200) and State of California Law and Regulations, being delivered to City of Visalia as a result of this Invitation to Bid shall be accompanied by a current "Safety Data Sheet" or item may not be accepted.
6. PACKING SLIPS OR DELIVERY TICKETS: All shipments or deliveries shall be accompanied by Packing Slips or Delivery Tickets, and shall contain the following information for each item delivered. Bidders are cautioned that failure to comply with these conditions shall be considered sufficient reason for refusal to accept the goods.
• The Purchase Order or Contract Number
• The Name of the Article and Stock Number (Supplier’s) • Delivery Date
• The Quantity Ordered
• The Quantity Back Ordered
• The Name of the Contractor
7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR MATERIALS SHIPPED : The Awarded Vendor shall be responsible for the materials covered by this contract until they are delivered at the designated point and bear all risk on rejected materials or supplies after notice of rejection. Rejected materials or supplies must be remove d by Awarded Vendor, and at the expense of the Awarded Vendor, promptly after notification of rejection, unless public health and safety require immediate destruction or other disposal of rejected delivery. Upon failure of the Bidder to remove materials or supplies within ten (10)
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calendar days after date of notification, the City may return the rejected materials or supplies to the Bidder at the Bidder’s risk and expense, or dispose of them as its own property.
8. PRICING: Prices bid shall include all sales tax, transportation, delivery and freight costs to the point of delivery to the applicable facilities. The unit bid prices shall also include all appurtenant and incidental costs associated with the chemical and services required by this RFB, including all costs associated with the pi ckup, return, cleaning and/or proper disposal of chemical containers, fuel, special insurance, etc.
9. CONTRACTOR REFERENCES: Bidders shall include in their response, a list of at least three (3) organizations which can be used as references for performance of similar services. Contractor shall endeavor to include references of work performed for public sector agencies. Include the name and telephone number for the contact person.
Selected organizations will be contacted to determine the quality of work performed and the personnel assigned to the job.
10. ALLOCATIONS: In the event the vendor’s supply of awarded items is reduced for reasons beyond the vendor’s control to a level which prevents supply of the City’s requirements in full, the vendor agrees to supply the City no less than a proportionate share delivered to similar accounts, unless Federal regulations require otherwise. If such a reduction occurs, the City reserves the right to cancel all or part of the contract without prejudice to either party, by giving the vendor fifteen (15) days written notice.
V. PRE-BID TELE-CONFERENCE
An informational pre-bid tele-conference will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, beginning at 10:00 A.M. (PST). To obtain the link to join conference and/or dial -in number, please email your contact information to [email protected] and the conference information will be forwarded to you.
Interested Bidders are encouraged to participate as information on the RFB/Requested Products will be discussed and time will be designated for Bidders to ask questions about the RFB or required products. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to have acquired full knowledge of the specifications and scope of work and any problems or difficulties that may affect the work proposed.
VI. BID OPENING AND CONFIDENTIALITY
1. Bid Opening. Bids shall be opened publicly in the presence of attendees, if any, on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 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 or until the award of the contract.
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 records or documents in the City’s possession.
After the award, the City intends that its selection process will be open and public.
Respondents are advised that the California Public Records Act (“PRA”) provides that any person may inspect or be provided a copy of any identifiable public record or
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document that is not exempted from disclosure by the express provisions of the Act.
The Federal Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) contains a similar provision. Each Bidder shall clearly identify any information within its Bid that it intends to ask the City to withhold as exempt under either the PRA or F OIA. Any information contained in a Bidder’s submission which the Bidder believe qualifies for exemption from public disclosure as “Proprietary” or “Confidential” must be identified as such at the time of first submission of Bidder’s Bid to this RFB. Any failure to identify information contained in a Bidder’s Bid to this RFB as “Proprietary” or “Confidential” shall constitute a waiver of Bidder’s right to object to the release of such information upon request under either Act.
VII. AWARD
1. Most Responsive, Responsible Bidder. 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 Ci ty. 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, quali ty and delivery, of this RFB.
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 ident ify 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. The City’s 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.
4. Further levels of appeal may be made in accord ance with the appeals provision contained in Chapter 5 of the City’s “Purchasing and Contract Procedures” which is available through City’s Purchasing Division.
IX. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. Product Issues
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a. Complete Project. The successful Bidder shall be responsible for providing all materials, products, equipment and /or services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this RFB.
b. Product Inspection . The City will have ten (10) working days to inspect chemicals for conformance to all requirements of this specification
2. City-Contractor Relations
a. Project Manager’s Responsibility and Authority. City will designate a Project Manager. The Project Manager shall decide issues of quality and acceptability of materials, products, equipment , supplies and all questions related to fulfillment of the contract for the project. Project Manager shall not have control over acts or omissions of the Awarded Vendor, their agents or employees.
b. Control of Materials:
(1) Source of Supply and Quality of Materials Guarantee. All materials, parts and equipment supplied by the Awarded Vendor shall be new and/or of a quality equal to that specified.
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.
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.
The City hereby affirmatively ensures that Minority Business Enterprises and Disadvantaged 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
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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. Bid p rices 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 considered only in City’s discretion.
11. A written amendment or addenda issued by City’s Purchasing Division is the only method which should be relied on with respect to changes to the RFB. Respondent is responsible to contact City’s 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 City’s Purchasing Division, and the Department requesting Bids.
13. Prior to conducting business in the City, a business tax certificate (license) must be obtained. Call 559-713-4326 for more information.
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. Pursuant to the City’s Charter, all other 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,
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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 in connection with another agency’s purchase.
20. Each Bidder will be required to submit Certifications, Affidavits, Assurances, Statements and Questionnaires which are attached in Exhibit “B”.
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 product purchased will correspond therewith but reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of any product purchased as the City deems necessary or advisable, at the prices Bid.
22. Bidders shall satisfy themselves by personal examination of the work site, specifications, 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 B idder 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 or equipment to be furnished, and as to the requirements of the RFB and the City. No allowan ce 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 Form (Exhibit “A”). Bidder 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. The City is not exempt from California State Sales Tax. The City is exempt from Federal Excise taxes. Sales Tax in Visalia, CA is currently 8.5%. As stated on the Bid Form, Prices bid are to include tax.
25. Only one Bid may be submitted as a “Prime Contractor” for the same work 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, 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, fir m, 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.
27. The annual contract resulting from this invitation to bid will be administered by the Community Services Department. However, the cities Purchasing Division shall be the final judge concerning issues or matters related to contract interpretation or problems regarding the terms, conditions or scope of the contract.
28. The initial contract term shall be for a twelve (12) month period and shall, at the City’s option and with the consent of the CONTRACTOR, be extended annually thereafter for
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four (4) consecutive one -year periods. Contract shall be begin no later than 15 days from the receipt of annual contract.
29. All prices quoted in response to this Invitation to Bid shall be firm and fixed for twelve (12) months from the annual anniversary date of the agreement. In order to protect the interests of the City and to give the vendor a reasonable basis for bidding, a price adjustment feature is hereby incorporated into the specifications. Prices bid by vendor may be adjusted annually at time of contract renewal and upon mutual agreement of the parties to the contract to allow for price increases or decreases for labor and benefit rates, supplies and materials.
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 in writing a minimum of thirty (30) but no sooner than ninety (90) calendar days prior to the annual anniversary date of the agreement.
Requests filed after this time period will not be considered.
The unit prices for the ensuing contracts shall be based on the movement of the unadjusted figures of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all Urban Consumers (CPI -U U.S. City Average, All Items). The contract unit prices may be changed in an amount equal to the percentage of movement for the most recent twelve-month period closest to the anniversary month of contract. In no instance shall the price increase exceed 5%. The contracts unit price c hanges as a result of this fo rmula 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.
30. This contract may be terminated without cause by the City, in whole or in part, by giving the Contractor fifteen (15) days written notice of the intent to terminate whenever the City determines that termination is in the best interest of the City.
If the Contractor shall fail to provide services or perform satisfactorily the work required by the terms and conditions of the contract, or materially breaches any of its obligations under this agreement the City may terminate the contract, in whole or in part by written notice. Termination shall take effect ten (10) calendar days after the date of mailing said termination notice.
Any assignment, subletting or transfer of the interest of the contractor, either in whole or in part, without the written consent of the City shall be cause for the City to immediately terminate the agreement for default.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this agreement, this agreement may be terminated by the City upon a single violation of this agreement.
31. EXECUTIVE ORDER N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions - On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. By submitting a bid or proposal, Contractor represents that it is not a target of Economic Sanctions. Should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for rejection of the Contractor’s bid/proposal any time prior to contract execution, or, if determined after contract execution, shall be grounds for termination by the State.
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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 Exhibit “C” 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 Exhibit “ B-2”, Attachment 2. Contractor shall provide evidence of such insurance to City’s Purchasing Division prior to commencement of work.
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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XII. EXHIBTS
EXHIBIT “A”
A.BID FORM
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TO: THE CITY OF VISALIA PURCHASING DIVISION:
In compliance with the City’s Notice Inviting Sealed Bids No. 25-26-08 dated: __________, the undersigned BIDDER hereby proposes to furnish all materials, equipment, tools, services, and labor required for the above stated project as set forth in the RFB, including all Exhibits and related contract documents therefore.
BIDDER declares that this proposal is based upon careful examination of the Instructions to BIDDERs, and the contract requirements. If this bid 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 failure to enter into a contract in the time and manner prescribed, Purchasing Division may proceed to award the contract to others.
BIDDER understands that a bid is required for the product and that compensation under the contract will be based upon the product condition received as stated in the bid specifications. It is agreed that the unit and/or lump sum prices bid include all app urtenant expenses, royalties , delivery, freight, taxes and fees. In the case of discrepancies in amounts bid, unit prices shall govern over extended amounts.
Bidder understands that t he quantities given on the Bid Proposal form 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 product purchased will correspond therewith.
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.
LOWEST BID will be determined by the Lowest Total Bid Price. BIDDER shall calculate Total Bid Price as follows: Column A x Column B = Column C
BIDDER has read and hereby agrees to the conditions stated in this bid by affixing his/her signature below.
A B C
Supply and Delivery
of Ferric Chloride
per specifications of
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Unit Price
(Includes delivery, freight,
sales tax and all costs)
Estimated
Annual
Quantity
(dry tons)
Total Bid Price
$________________
per dry ton
120
$ __________________
(1) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Bidding Firm
(2) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Corporation, Partner, Joint Venture
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(3) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Business Address City State Zip Code
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail Address
(4) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Authorized Person (Date)
________________________________________________________________________________ Type or Print Authorized Person’s Name
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 under a trade name, state “an individual dba (trade name in full)”.
(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 authorize d 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.
Note: All names must be typewritten under written signature. All Addresses must be complete with street number, city, state and zip code.
Bidding Firm: __________________________
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CONTRACTOR’S PERMIT INFORMATION
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 City License prior to commencement of work. Contact the Business Tax Division with any 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 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 Tel. No. Type____________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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B. CERTIFICATIONS, AFFIDAVITS, ASSURANCES, STATEMENTS, WAIVERS, AND
QUESTIONNAIRES WHICH MUST ACCOMPANY BID FORM
EXHIBIT “B-1”
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
(Title 23 United States Code Section 112 and Public Contract Code Section 7106)
To Accompany Bid Form
In accordance with Title 23 United States Code section 112 and Public Contract Code 7106 the bidder declares that 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; 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 bidde r, 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 co rporation, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid.
__________________________________________ ________________________ Signature Date
Note: The above Non-collusion Affidavit is part of the Bid/Proposal.
Bidders are cautioned that making a false certification may subject the certifier to criminal prosecution.
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EXHIBIT “B-2”
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
(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 insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake 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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EXHIBIT “B-3”
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:
7. 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, recruitm ent 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.
7. 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.
7. 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 the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union or the workers ’ representative of the BIDDER’s 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.
7. 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.
7. 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 event of the BIDDER’s non -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, however, that in the event the BIDDER becomes involved in, or is threatened with litigation with 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:______________________________________________ Date:________________ Name & Title of Signing Official: ______________________________________________ Company Seal (if any):
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EXHIBIT “B-4”
OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE AND CALIFORNIA LEVINE ACT STATEMENT To Accompany Bid Form
The following disclosure and statement apply to the Bidder/Proposer/Contractor/Consultant/ Vendor/Supplier or Company:
1. submitting a bid or proposal in response to a solicitation by City of Visalia; or
2. as Awardee of a contract/purchase order which is subject to approval by the Visalia City Council.
OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE
Name of Bidder/Proposer/Contractor/Consultant/Vendor/Supplier or Company
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:
__________________________________________________________________ ________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
CALIFORNIA LEVINE ACT STATEMENT
California Government Code Section 84308, also know as the “Levine Act,” can prohibit members of the Visalia City Council from participating in any action related to a contract if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $250 withi n the previous twelve (12) months, and for twelve (12) months following the date a final decision concerning the contract has been made, from the person or company awarded the contract. The Levine Act also requires disclosure of such contribution(s) by a party to be awarded a specific contract.
The following website contains a list of current Visalia City Council Members, https://www.visalia.city/government/city_council/default.asp. You are responsible for reviewing the names of Visalia City Council Members prior to making the following disclosure:
1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $250 to a Visalia City Council Member in the twelve (12) months preceding the date of the submission of your proposals or the anticipated date of any City Council action related to this contract? YES:_____ NO:_____. If yes, please identify the City Council Member(s) and date(s) of contribution in the space below:
Council Member(s) Name Date of Contribution(s)
_____________________________ ___________________________
Answering YES, does not preclude the City of Visalia from awarding a contract to your firm or from taking any subsequent action related to the contract. It does, however, preclude the identified Visalia City Council Member(s) from participating in any actions related to this contract.
NOTICE: The disclosure duty under state law continues for twelve (12) months after the award. If the above information regarding contributions changes during this time after the award, then the awardee is required to update this disclosure form.
Signature of Company Authorized Individual Print or Type Name of Authorized Individual
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EXHIBIT “B-5”
To Accompany Bid Form
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION
STD.21 (REV.12-93)
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
CONTRACTOR/BIDDER FIRM’S MAILING ADDRESS
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) The person’s or organization’s policy of maintaining a drug-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 a copy of the company’s drug-free workplace policy statement, and (b) Will agree to abide by the terms of the company’s statement as a condition of employment on the contract or grant.
4. At the election of the contractor or grantee, from and after the “Date Executed” and until ____________ (NOT TO 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, than the terms and conditions of this certificate shall h ave 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 “B-6”
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:
(if any)
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EXHIBIT “B-7”
IRAN CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION
(PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 2200 ET SEQ.)
To Accompany Bid Form
As required by California Public Contract Code Section 2204, the Contractor certifies subject to penalty for perjury that the option checked below relating to the Contractor’s status in regard to the Iran Contracting Act of 2010 (Public Contract Code Section 2200 et seq.) is true and correct:
⃝ The Contractor is not:
(1) Identified on the current list of persons and entities engaged in investment activities in Iran prepared by the California Department of General Services in accordance with subdivision (b) of Public Contract Code Section 2203; or
(2) A financial institution that extends, for 45 days or more, credit in the amount of $20,000,000 or more to any other person or entity identified on the current list of persons and entities engaging in investment activities in Iran prepared by the California Department of General Services in accordance with subdivision (b) of Public Contract Code Section 2203, if that person or entity uses or will use the credit to provide goods or services in the energy sector in Iran.
⃝ The City has exempted the Contractor from the requirements of the Iran Contracting Act of 2010 after making a public finding that, absent the exemption, the City will be unable to obtain the goods and/or services to be provided pursuant to the Contract.
⃝ The amount of the Contract payable to the Contractor for the Project does not exceed $1,000,00 over the life of the contract (up to 5 years).
Signature:
Printed Name:
Title:
Agency Name:
Date:
Note: In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 2205, false certification of this form shall be reported to the California Attorney General and may result in civil penalties equal to the greater of $250,000 or twice the Contract amount, termination of the Contract and/or eligibility to bid on contracts for three years.
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C. SAMPLE (does not need to be submitted with Bid/Proposal) EXHIBIT “C”
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FERRIC CHLORIDE (City of Visalia Bid No. 25-26-08)
This Agreement, entered into and effective this ________ day of ________________, 20 ___ [“Effective Date”], by and between the City of Visalia, hereinafter referred to as the “CITY”, and ____________________________ hereinafter referred to as the “CONTRACTOR”, “VENDOR, “BIDDER”, or “SUBRECIPIENT”.
R E C I T A L S
WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR is sign supplier with a primary business address of ____________________ and SSN or EIN: ____________________; and
WHEREAS, CITY is a municipal corporation and Charter Law City; and
WHEREAS, City of Visalia reviewed and evaluated responses to the Request for Bid and determined to award contract to CONTRACTOR for the Annual 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 initial contract term shall be for a twelve (12) month period and shall, at the City’s option and with the consent of the CONTRACTOR, be extended annually thereafter for four (4) consecutive one-year periods. Additionally, this Agreement may be terminated for convenience. In the event of termination or expiration of this Agreement, CONT RACTOR 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# DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHMENT
Attachment 1 General Contract Provisions
Attachment 2 Insurance Requirements
Attachment 3 City of Visalia Bid 25-26-08,
Annual Contract for the purchase of Ferric Chloride Process Attachment 4 CONTRACTOR’s bid in response to Bid No. 25-26-08
3. CONTRACTOR SCOPE OF SERVICES and COMMITMENTS*:
CONTRACTOR shall provide the following services for the stated compensation on or before the stated completion dates (“Scope of Services”):
All work described in Scope of Services in Bid No. 25-26-08.
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4. CITY COMMITMENTS:
CITY shall perform the following tasks on or before the stated completion dates:
TASK COMPLETION DATE
Pay Contractor as items are delivered 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 an d 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 quoted in response to this Invitation to Bid shall be firm and fixed for twelve (12) months from the annual anniversary date of the agreement. In order to protect the interests of the City and to give the vendor a reasonable basis for bidding, a price adjustment feature is hereby incorporated into the specifications. Prices bid by vendor may be adjusted annually at time of contract renewal and upon mutual agreement of the parties to the contract to allow for price increases or decreases for labor and benefit rates, supplies and materials.
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 in writing a minimum of thirty (30) but no sooner than nine ty (90) calendar days prior to the annual anniversary date of the agreement. Requests filed after this time will not be considered.
The unit prices for the ensuing contracts shall be based on the movement of the unadjusted figures of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all Urban Consumers (CPI- U, U.S. City Average, All Items). The contract unit prices may be changed in an amount equal to the percentage of movement for the most recent twelve -month period closest to the anniversary date of contract. In no instance shall the price increase exceed 5%. The contracts unit price changes as a result of this for mula 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.
Total Compensation: Not to exceed $______________________annually at Contractor’s stated unit prices.
Source of Funds: Local Revenues
Payment Schedule: Within 30 days from receipt of invoice for delivered product
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CITY OF VISALIA
Dated: ____________________ By:______________________________________________________ City Manager
Dated: ____________________ By:______________________________________________________ City Attorney
Dated: ____________________ By:______________________________________________________ City of Visalia Risk Manager
Dated: ____________________ By:______________________________________________________ City of Visalia Project Manager
Exhibit “C”
Attachment 1
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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 ter ms 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 to the CONTRACTOR’s 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 (at CITY’s option) the CITY against any and all claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, or liability arising out of the CONTRACTOR’s performance of this Agreement except for liability arising out of the concurrent or sole negligence of the CITY or its officers, agents, or employees.
I. Attorney’s Fees : 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 court or arbitrator, shall be entitled to recovery of its attorney’s fees and 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.
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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.
L. Executive Order N -6-22 – Russia Sanctions: On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N -6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. The EO directs state agencies to terminate contracts with, and to refrain from entering any new contracts with, individuals or entities that a re determined to be a target of Economic Sanctions. Accordingly, should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for termination of this agreement. The State shall provide Contractor advance written notice of such termination, allowing Contractor at least 30 calendar days to provide a written response. Termination shall be at the sole discretion of the State.
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Exhibit “C”
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 CONTRACTOR’s insurance coverage and shall not contribute to it.
2. Subcontractor(s’) Insurance . 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.
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. Worker’s Compensation 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 CONTRACTOR’s vehicles used in the performance of this Agreement, including owned, non-owned (e.g. owned by CONTRACTOR’s employees or contractors), leased or hired vehicles, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.
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 Agreement is provided on a “Claims Made” rather than “Occurrence” form, CONTRACTOR agrees to maintain the required coverage for a period of three (3) years after the expiration of this Agreement (hereinafter “post agreement coverage”) and 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.
a. 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.
b. 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 provided by CONTRACTOR’s insurance company as evidence of the stipulated coverages. This Proof of Coverage s hall then be mailed to the City of Visalia at the following address:
City of Visalia
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
Attn: Purchasing Division