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1.3.2 Provide the proposed GMP to City by November 6, 2024, and complete the Phase I design services by January 6, 2025, including City approval of 90% construction drawing package, in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit 1.
Section 2: General Obligations of City
2.1 City shall be obligated as follows:
2.1.1 Designate a representative (or representatives) who is/are authorized to act on behalf of City with respect to the Project, except as to those decisions that require authorization by the Vista City Manager or Vista City Council.
2.1.2 Make decisions with reasonable promptness to avoid delay in the orderly progress of DB’s services per the schedule in Exhibit 1.
2.1.3 At the request of DB, City will use its best efforts to provide DB with any available information about the Project Site (Exhibit 4) geotechnical soil conditions; it will, however, be the responsibility of DB to take all reasonable steps to verify all such information as it deems necessary to perform its services under this Agreement. City does not warranty to DB the accuracy or completeness of any such information.
2.1.4 Cooperate with DB in identifying, processing and securing required permits and licenses in a timely fashion; however, this duty to cooperate does not relieve DB of its primary obligations to identify, apply for and secure all necessary permits and licenses in a timely manner.
2.1.5 Make payments to DB in the amounts and in accordance with the terms set forth below.
2.1.6 Issue Certificate of Substantial Completion when City reasonably determines the Project has achieved Substantial Completion as defined below in Section 16.1.
2.1.7 Issue a Notice of Acceptance when City reasonably determines the Project has achieved Final Completion as defined in Section 16.2.
2.2 City Review Process. City shall review the 90% and 100% Construction Drawings (CD’s) including project specifications which shall allow construction of Project in conformity with the Program Document for the Project.
2.2.1 For each DB submission, City shall have ten (10) working days to review, approve, conditionally approve or deny said set of documents.
Section 3: General Obligations of DB
3.1 DB shall be obligated as follows:
3.1.1 Provide all supervision, labor, equipment, technical expertise, safety equipment, and service operations to complete the Project.
3.1.2 At all times in performing its services, design and deliver the best possible Project consistent with the standard of care that satisfies the time, monetary, quality and design parameters set forth in this Agreement.
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3.1.3 Design and construct the Project on time, consistent with timeframes set forth in the Project Schedule (Exhibit 1), and in such a manner that the GMP or Contract Time of the Project shall not be exceeded, except by written Change Order as provided in Section 14. DB shall provide a master accounting system and matrix using software acceptable to City that will be updated, expanded and provided to the City monthly as the Project develops.
3.1.4 Perform all services as expeditiously as is consistent with reasonable skill and care and shall complete the services within each and all of the time periods set forth in the Project Schedule (Exhibit 1).
3.1.5 Any subcontractors performing Project construction must be appropriately licensed by the California Contractors State License Board or other required agency.
3.1.6 Perform or subcontract all design services for the Project utilizing qualified, licensed and sufficiently experienced engineers, and other professionals (“Design Consultants”) as identified in Exhibit 1. DB shall not be permitted to substitute any Design Consultant unless authorized by City. The fact that the City approves the subcontracting of any such services will in no way relieve the DB of any of its obligations or responsibilities under this RFP or this Agreement.
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3.1.8 Ensure that DBT personnel conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Personnel shall be courteous, neat in appearance, and wear visible identification including all personal protective equipment. All equipment must display their company identification, including any subcontractors.
3.1.9 Comply with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and all other State, Federal and local laws including, but not limited to, those prohibiting discrimination, on account of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex or handicap.
3.1.10 Take all reasonable steps during the course of the Project so as not to interfere with the ongoing operation of the adjacent residences, businesses and facilities, including but not limited to the following:
3.1.10.1 Not interfere with pedestrian and vehicular access.
3.1.10.2 Take all reasonable steps during the course of construction to control dust in accordance with the provisions in the 2012 Edition of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and most recent Supplement (“Greenbook”). Ensure that all work conforms to the City of Vista noise ordinance unless authorized by the designated City representative. The DB shall ensure all DBT personnel comply with all relevant OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and labor and industrial work safety regulations at all times they are on the Project Site. The DB is 06/25/2024 C7 Page 192 of 223
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responsible for implementing confined space entry procedures in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
3.1.11 Study all applicable laws, codes, ordinances, rules, orders, regulations, and statutes affecting the Project, including but not limited to, zoning, environmental, building, fire and safety codes and coverage, and lien laws, and comply with them in performance of its services. DB shall ensure that the Project design conforms to all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders or other legal requirements, (collectively “Governmental Requirements”) existing as of the date of this Agreement. However, the City recognizes that Governmental Requirements and their interpretations by governmental officials (“Code Authority”) are often subject to change at any time, even after issuance of a notice to construct. If, after the date of this Agreement, modifications to the Project are required because of a change in Governmental Requirements or their interpretation by a Code Authority which had not previously been given, or which if given, was different than a prior interpretation of a Code Authority, DB shall make the required modifications to comply with the same. However, in the event of such an occurrence the compensation to DB and the associated design and pre- construction schedule may be subject to an adjustment. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall relieve DB of its obligations to modify the Project at its own expense where DB has failed to design the Project in compliance with Governmental Requirements applicable as of the date of this Agreement.
3.1.12 Obtain all permits necessary to complete the Project. City shall reimburse cost of permits, except that DB shall be responsible for obtaining and paying for all permits normally obtained by the trades or subcontractors.
3.1.13 Adhere to the provisions of all permits and rules and regulations, including but not limited to those from with the 2012 Edition of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and most recent Supplement (“Greenbook”) and the City of Vista.
3.1.14 Comply with all licensing requirements of the State of California and the City of Vista.
3.1.15 Use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing improvements, buildings, equipment and vegetation adjacent to the Project Site. If DB causes damage to any of this property, DB shall replace or repair said property at no expense to City and shall not be a basis for seeking an adjustment to the GMP or Contract Time.
DB agrees to indemnify City for any and all fines, penalties, liabilities, cost imposed upon City, its officers, employees and agents as a result of this Project.
3.1.16 Perform Quality Control (“QC”). Review the drawings and specifications in order to identify and correct errors and omissions and reduce the quantity of Change Orders during the course of construction. Include a detailed review of drawings and designs relative to applicable laws and standards.
3.1.17 Be fully responsible for damages, and liabilities resulting from errors or omissions below the standard of care defined in Section 3.1.19 by DB or DB’s agents, employees, design consultants and contractors; such costs, damages and liabilities shall not be chargeable to the City nor shall they be a basis for seeking an adjustment in the GMP or Contract Time.
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3.1.18 DB agrees to fully assume all risks, and costs associated with such risks, in performing the services and meeting the obligations under this Agreement. DB shall verify actual site conditions, topography, and facility conditions.
3.1.18.1 Unanticipated subsurface site conditions.
3.1.18.1.1 City assumes risks for unanticipated subsurface site conditions provided DB notifies City in writing within five (5) calendar days of discovery if DB believes it has
uncovered or revealed a condition which:
3.1.18.1.1.1 Differs materially form that indicated
in the geotechnical and geological reports.
3.1.18.1.1.2 Is of an unusual nature and differs
materially from conditions ordinarily
encountered and generally recognized as
inherent in the work required by this RFP and
the Design/Build Contract.
3.1.18.1.1.3 Upon receipt of a written notice, City
shall promptly investigate and if it determines
the conditions do materially differ, requiring a
change in the Work, City shall commence the
processing of a Change Order pursuant to
Section 14 of the Design/Build Contract. If
City determines there is no bona fide Work
scope change or is a minor change, which
does not impact GMP or Contract Time, City
shall notify DB within ten (10) calendar days.
3.1.18.1.1.4 DB shall not be entitled to an
adjustment in the GMP or Contract Time if DB
knew or should have known of the existence
of such conditions at the time DB submitted
and agreed to GMP or Contract Time; or the
existence of such condition could reasonably
have been discovered as a result of DB’s
obligations regarding geotechnical and
geological investigations and reports as
described in the RFP.
3.1.19 DB shall perform in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions and in similar locations. Compliance with this section by DB shall not in any way excuse or limit DB’s obligations to fully comply with all other terms in this Agreement.
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of the responsible people within their organizations performing services, which shall include their qualifications and their function, for approval by the City prior to start of services. City and DB shall establish “key personnel” who shall remain on the Project until Final Completion. If any such “key personnel” leave the employment of DB, City shall have the right to approve the replacement personnel assigned to this Project. DB shall comply with all licensing requirements of the State of California and City of Vista.
3.1.19.2 Project Manager and Project Design Engineer. Throughout all phases of the Project hereunder, the individual project manager, and project design engineer shall be as reflected in Exhibit 1. So long as the Individual Project Manager and Project Design Engineer remain in the employ of the General Contractor and/or Engineer, such persons shall not be changed or substituted from the Project, or cease to be fully committed to the Project as deemed necessary by the City in its reasonable discretion, without the prior written consent or instruction of the City.
3.1.19.3 City Right to Remove Project Manager, and Project Design Engineer. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of Section 3.1.19, if the Individual Project Manager or Project Design Engineer, proves not to be satisfactory to the City, upon written notice from the City to the DB, such person or person shall be promptly replaced by a person who is acceptable to the City in accordance with the procedures set forth below.
3.1.19.4 Replacement Selection of Project Manager and/or Project Design Engineer. Within five (5) working days after receipt of a notice from the City requesting the replacement of any Individual Project Manager or Project Design Engineer, or promptly following the discovery by the Design Build Team that any Individual Project Manager, or Project Design Engineer is leaving the employ of the DB or Engineer, as the case may be, the replacement/substitution (together with such person’s resume and other information regarding such person’s experience and qualifications) for approval by City. The replacement/substitution shall commence work on the Project no later than five (5) calendar days following the City’s approval of such replacement, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.1.20 DB agrees and acknowledges that the City Representative is the only person with authority to approve additions or modifications to Project. Any costs or delays resulting from or associated with additions or modifications implemented without the written authorization of the City Representative shall be borne exclusively by DB and not be grounds for an increase in the GMP or Contract Time (Exhibit 1) of this Agreement, unless necessary to protect public health, safety or property.
3.1.21 DB shall fully cooperate with City Representative and any of its agents assigned to this project.
3.1.22 The DB shall remain in compliance with the City of Vista Water Quality Protection Program and, where applicable, City of San Marcos and County of San Diego’s respective stormwater protection programs and shall exercise every reasonable precaution to prevent the discharge of any material which is not solely storm water (i.e., rain events) to the storm drain system. The DB will be responsible for the 06/25/2024 C7 Page 195 of 223
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complete cleanup of all material that is discharged from the project in violation of the discharge rules.
Section 4: Work Restriction and Bidding Requirement
4.1 DB shall determine how best to package portions of the work for purposes of bidding. DB shall be responsible for selectively bidding all construction work to others and for entering into subcontracts, in DB's own name, with the bidder who in DB’s discretion best meets the monetary, time, and performance requirement of the Project. DB is required to submit a summary of bid results for each bid package. DB shall be responsible for ensuring that these contracts fully comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws, some but not all of which are listed below.
4.2 DB shall hear and decide bid protests and shall develop and maintain bid protest procedures for that purpose. City shall be timely informed of all bid protests (prior to resolution) and the outcome of said protests.
Section 5: DB’s Phase I Services and Obligations – Design Services
5.1 DB’s services in Phase I shall include those specified in Section 5.1.1 of the RFP.
Section 6: DB’s Phase II Services and Obligations – Construction Services
6.1 Contingent on City’s approval during Phase I 90% and 100% CDs, Construction Schedule, GMP, and associated contract amendment, DB’s services in Phase II shall include those specified in Section 5.1.2 of the RFP.
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8.1.1 The DB shall prepare, submit for City review and written approval, and implement a Project Startup and Testing Plan for the Project.
8.1.2 The DB shall conduct Operator Training Sessions for facilities.
8.1.3 The DB shall supervise, manage, and coordinate all project startup and testing activities for mechanical systems within the provisions of the project Contract Documents.
8.1.4 The DB shall report progress of project startup and testing to the City in a manner consistent with the City' s reporting system.
8.1.5 The DB shall report to the City all guarantee/ warranty disputes. The DB shall proceed to resolve such disputes after having submitted to the City for review and approval the DB' s approach for obtaining resolution for the dispute.]
Section 9: Additional Services
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necessary, solicit a revised bid, negotiate with the subcontractor, present a recommendation for a Change Order to City, and implement construction as approved by City.
9.2 For Additional Services which increase the Hard Construction Costs, or other reasonably necessary costs of the Project, DB shall be paid a DB fee of 15% of the total additional labor, equipment, and material costs. This fee includes DB’s office overhead, profit, bonds, and liability insurance. DB shall also be paid a DB fee of 5% of the total subcontractor costs. Regardless of the number of hierarchical tiers of Subcontractors, the 5% which DB fee shall be applied only once to the performing Subcontractor’s total costs. City will also pay any additional Subcontractor’s insurance or bonding costs.
9.3 For Additional Services, which result in an extension of the Substantial Completion date, DB and City shall negotiate the additional costs.
9.4 If at any time DB contends that it is being asked to perform Additional Services, it shall give City written notice 5 days prior to performing said services indicating that DB intends to seek additional compensation beyond the GMP. Furnishing advance written notice shall be a condition precedent to being able to seek additional compensation from City.
Section 10: Bonds
10.1 DB shall furnish performance and payment bonds with the names of the obligees designated as the City in the amount set forth below, as security for the faithful performance and payment of all DB’s obligations under the Agreement. These bonds shall remain in effect at least until thirty (30) days after the filing date of Notice of Completion, except as otherwise provided by law or regulation or by this Agreement. DB shall also furnish such other bonds as are required by this Agreement.
10.1.1 The performance bond shall be in the amount of 100% of the GMP.
10.1.2 The payment bond shall be in the amount of 100% of the GMP amount.
10.2 All bonds shall be in the form prescribed by City and by such sureties which are authorized to transact such business in the State of California, listed as approved by the United States Department of Treasury Circular 570, and whose underwriting limitation is sufficient to issue bonds in the amount required by this agreement and which also satisfy the requirements stated in Section 995.660 of the Code of Civil Procedure, except as provided otherwise by laws or regulations. All bonds signed by an agent must be accompanied by a certified copy of such agent’s authority to act. Surety companies must be duly licensed or authorized in the jurisdiction in which the Project is located to issue bonds for the limits so required.
10.3 If the surety on any bond furnished by DB is declared bankrupt or becomes insolvent or its right to do business is terminated in any state where any part of the Project is located, DB shall within seven (7) days thereafter substitute another bond and surety, which must be acceptable to City.
Section 11: Insurance
11.1 The insurance provisions shall meet the requirements of Exhibit 2 which shall not be construed to limit DB’s indemnity obligations contained in this Agreement.
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Section 12: Inspection
12.1 DB shall be responsible for all specialty inspection and material testing and inspections.
The City shall perform inspection with its own forces. It shall be the responsibility of DB, however, to call for, coordinate and schedule all inspections.
12.2 City, its consultants, subcontractors, independent testing laboratories as well as other governmental agencies with jurisdictional interests will have access at reasonable times for this observation, inspecting and testing. DB shall provide them proper and safe conditions for such access and advise them of DB’s safety procedures and programs so that they may comply.
12.3 DB will make, or have made, such inspections and tests, as the City deems necessary to see that the Work is being accomplished in accordance with the requirements of the Construction Documents or shall in any way limit or modify DB’ s indemnity obligations as provided for within this agreement. Unless otherwise specified, the cost of such inspection and testing will be bid out and carried as a line item in the construction cost. In the event such inspections or tests reveal non-compliance with the requirements of the Construction Documents, DB shall bear the cost of corrective measures deemed necessary by City, as well as the cost of subsequent re-inspection and re-testing. Neither observations by the City nor inspections, tests, or approvals by others shall relieve DB from DB’s obligations to perform the Work in accordance with the Construction Documents. DB shall give City timely notice of readiness of the Work for all required building inspections and shall cooperate with inspection and testing personnel to facilitate required inspections or tests. DB shall give at least 24 hours’ notice for inspections.
12.4 City has the right to stop or suspend Work activities which will conceal or cover up DB Work product which is to be inspected or tested, or which will interfere with the inspection or testing activities, for a reasonable time and DB will have no right to additional compensation.
Section 13: DB GMP for Services and Reimbursements
13.1 DB shall submit to City 90% CD’s for plan check. Upon the approval of the 90% CD’s, DB shall, within twenty (20) working days, submit a GMP for approval by City. The GMP shall include all Hard Construction Costs, DB Contingency Fund, Reimbursable Costs, and DB Fixed Fee for the complete design and construction of the entire Project as specified in the 90% CD’s; provided that:
13.1.1 Said GMP shall be supported by a detailed itemized breakdown that shows: the DB Fixed Fees and the expected Hard Construction Costs for each of the major trades on the Project which will include labor, material expenses, equipment costs, and a reasonable DB Contingency Fund. Said DB contingency fund shall not exceed 5% of the Hard Construction Costs.
13.1.2 All Hard Construction Costs included in the GMP are for direct Construction costs incurred in performing the work, including taxes, delivery and installation. City shall reimburse DB for the exact amount of subcontract, self-performed work or invoice amount.
No additional DB markup, handling fees, overhead, or other charges are to be added or paid except as otherwise set forth in this agreement. Upon Final Completion of the Project, any amount of Hard Construction Costs or DB Contingency Fund monies not utilized shall result in a deductive Change Order.
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provided for in Section 14 of this Agreement. This Contingency Fund will not be available for: (1) Work required due to DB’s and/or Contractors/subcontractors failure to perform according to the terms of this Agreement and/or in compliance with the Construction Documents, or (2) uninsured losses resulting from the negligence of DB or its Contractors/subcontractors. All Change Orders, including zero dollar Change Orders, which require the use of the DB Contingency Fund, shall require City approval.
13.1.4 DB shall prepare, with the cooperation of the City, alternate bid items to assist in meeting the GMP.
13.2 DB shall perform the Phase I Services on a time and materials basis for an amount not to exceed $XXX, as specified in DB’s Project Cost Estimate. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, as full and complete compensation for performance of all Phase II Services under this Agreement, DB shall be compensated by the GMP sum to be determined at 90% construction documents. Said amounts for the Phase I and Phase II Services shall not be exceeded unless Additional Services are requested pursuant to Section 9 above or a Change Order issued pursuant to Section 14. Unless otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, the GMP shall include full compensation for all costs of any type incurred by DB in performing all services and obligations under this Agreement, including but not limited to the following:
13.2.1 All Design Consultants.
13.2.2 Estimating, management of design consultants and value engineering.
13.2.3 Construction supervision and project management personnel, including but not limited to superintendents, Project managers, Project secretaries, Project engineers, Project accountants, and all other DB personnel wherever located.
13.2.4 All on-site and off-site equipment, supplies and facilities, including but not limited to, computers, estimating, dictating, communication and accounting equipment, office space, trailers, field equipment and storage facilities.
13.2.4.1 In no case shall the cumulative monthly rental charges to the Project for equipment and Small Tools used by the DB exceed 90% of the fair market value of any one piece of equipment or Small Tools. At City’s option, the full price for equipment or Small Tools may be paid, and City may take possession upon completion of the Work.
13.2.5 All home-office and field overhead costs of any type including document control and retention.
13.2.6 All business license costs.
13.2.7 All profit DB intends to earn under this Agreement.
13.2.8 All direct and incidental costs incurred by DB, except for those specifically identified in Section 9.
13.3 DB shall be reimbursed, without markup and only as specified in this Agreement for the following “Reimbursable Costs:”
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13.4 DB agrees and acknowledges the City retains its full and complete discretion for all legislative actions, including any future appropriations necessary to complete this Project or fund this Agreement. As more fully provided in Section 26, the City may terminate this Agreement for any reason, including but not limited to, if City Council fails to appropriate sufficient funds or is unsuccessful at obtaining long term financing.
Section 14: Change in GMP and Contract Time
14.1 The GMP and Contract Time may only be changed by written Change Order. Change Orders shall be issued only under the following circumstances:
14.1.1 The City directs DB to perform Additional Services or City Changes as provided in Section 9.
14.1.2 For reasons expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement.
14.2 The following procedure shall be followed for the issuance of Change Orders:
14.2.1 Upon the occurrence of any event that gives rise to a Change Order, including any action, inaction, decision or direction by City or agent for the City, DB shall give the City notice of the same within five (5) calendar days. DB shall not proceed with any such services or work until such notice has been given to the City except if such services or work are necessary to protect public health, safety or property as directed by the City Representative in writing.
14.2.2 If DB submits a request to change the GMP, DB shall: (1) inform City of any request to change the GMP or Contract Time at the next Project Team Meeting; (2) provide City with a list of recommended revisions which DB believes will bring Project within the GMP; and (3) assist City in reviewing the itemized cost breakdown and recommend revisions so that City can revise the scope of the Project so that the GMP is not exceeded.
14.2.3 DB’s notice to the City shall include a detailed and complete estimate of the cost and time impacts associated with the requested Change Order, including all appropriate direct and indirect costs and credits. All such costs and credits shall be accurately categorized into DB Fixed Fee, Reimbursable Costs or Hard Construction Costs. DB shall also provide City with a realistic estimate of the impact, if any, the Change Order will have on the Contract Time. DB shall provide complete and accurate pricing within ten (10) calendar days of the occurrence of the event that gives rise to a Change Order.
14.2.4 Upon submission of the detailed estimates by the DB, the Parties will attempt to negotiate an appropriate adjustment in GMP and Contract Time. If an agreement is reached, a Change Order reflecting the agreement will be executed by the Parties. If an agreement is not reached, the City shall have the option to direct the DB to proceed with the subject services and/or work, during which time the DB shall contemporaneously maintain accurate and complete records of all labor, material and equipment utilized in performing the subject services and/or work. These records shall be submitted to the City and shall become the basis for continued negotiations between the Parties for an equitable adjustment to the GMP and/or Contract Time.
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matter shall be resolved in accordance with Section 33. DB shall not have the right to stop or delay in the prosecution of any services or work, including services or work that is the subject of the Change Order, pending this resolution process. Instead, DB shall continue diligently prosecuting all such services and work.
14.2.6 City may, in its sole discretion, adjust the GMP or Contract Time for any undisputed amount or time associated with the Change Order or Additional Services.
14.3 All Change Orders, including zero dollar Change Orders which require the use of DB Contingency Fund, irrespective of impact on GMP and Contract Time shall require City approvals, however City shall not unreasonably withhold approval for use of contingency funds for changes normally encountered due to unforeseen omissions in the work packages and minor clarifications of the drawings.
Section 15: Payment Terms
15.1 DB shall provide all Phase I Services for the Phase I Fee. DB shall submit certificate and application for payment to the City on a monthly basis for Phase I Services rendered and costs incurred. The monthly payment shall be based upon percentage of completion of the Schedule of Values plus any Reimbursable Costs as provided in Section 15.3.
15.2 DB shall provide all Phase II Services for the Phase II Fee. DB shall submit certificate and application for payment to City on a monthly basis for Phase II Services. The monthly payment application shall be based upon the percentage of completion of the Schedule of Values plus any Reimbursable Costs and Hard Construction Costs as provided in Section 15.3 and 15.4, less any payments previously made by the City and subject to the receipt of unconditional lien releases for all prior payments and if the invoiced amount is not disputed by City, it shall pay DB ninety five percent (95%) of payment application based upon the percentage complete of the Schedule of Values and 100% of the reimbursable costs within thirty (30) days after receipt of the fully documented invoice. City will withhold the remaining 5% as security for DB’s full performance.
15.3 DB shall develop and maintain an accurate system for tracking all Reimbursable Costs.
Utilizing this system, DB shall include with each month payment application an itemization of all such Reimbursable Costs actually incurred by DB, during the previous month. If requested by the City, DB shall provide all backup documentation supporting such Reimbursable Costs.
15.4 DB shall develop and maintain an accurate system for tracking all Hard Construction Costs it incurs on the Project. Utilizing this system, DB shall include with each monthly application for payment an itemization of all Hard Construction Costs actually incurred by DB during the previous month.
15.5 DB shall separately submit to City certificate and application for payment on a monthly basis for any authorized Additional Services performed by DB. Subject to the receipt of unconditional lien releases for all prior payments and if Additional Services are not disputed by City, City shall pay ninety five percent (95%) of the invoiced amount within thirty (30) days of receipt of fully complete invoice. City will withhold the remaining 5% as security for DB’s full performance.
15.6 Subject to Sections 15.8, City shall pay DB the five percent (5%) retention being withheld pursuant to Sections 15.2, and 15.5 as part of the “Final Payment” to DB. Final Payment will be made thirty-five (35) days after Final Completion.
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15.7 The City Manager will consider the release of the entire retention for subcontractors upon completion of the subcontractors’ work and execution of a disclaimer and unconditional final lien release by the subcontractor.
15.8 In lieu of withholding retention under this Agreement, at the election of DB, City will deposit retention amounts into escrow and/or the substitution of securities for money as provided in California Public Contract Code Section 22300.
Section 16: Project Completion
16.1 Substantial Completion shall be that stage in the progress of the construction when all Work on the Project is sufficiently complete in accordance with the Construction Documents so that City can fully utilize entire Project; Substantial Completion shall further mean that all goods, services and systems to be provided under the terms and conditions of the Construction Documents are in place and have been initially tested, and are operationally functional, subject only to final testing, balancing and adjustments and normal Final Completion punch list Work.
16.2 Final Completion shall be deemed to occur on the last of the following events: (1) recordation of a Notice of Completion for the Project; (2) acceptance of the Project by the City; (3) issuance of a final Certificate of Occupancy for the Project; (4) submission of all documents required to be supplied by DB to City under this Agreement, including but not limited to As-Built Drawings, warranties, and operating manuals; (5) and delivery to City of a Certificate of Completion duly verified by DB.
16.3 DB shall provide City with a Certificate of Completion, certifying to City under penalty of perjury that the Project has been completed in accordance with the Construction Documents, all applicable building codes and regulations, all permits, licenses, and certificates of inspection, use and occupancy, and ordinances relating to the Project.
16.4 DB shall provide one set of City final record drawing documents at the end of construction and one copy in electronic format (“As-Built Drawings”). As-Built Drawings are to be accurate and legible records showing exact location by dimensions, and the exact depth by elevation of underground lines, valves, plugged tees, wiring and utilities.
16.5 DB shall provide a copy of, or make available before destruction, all records (which includes all writings as defined in Evidence Code Section 250) to the City upon receipt or generation, which shall include a copy of DB’s filing protocol.
Section 17: Contract Time
17.1 The “Contract Time” shall be the number of calendar days stated in Section 1 for DB to achieve Substantial Completion.
17.2 “Time is of the essence” with regard to Contract Time and all milestones listed in the schedule.
17.3 The Contract Time may only be changed by a Change Order as set forth in Section 14.
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or completion of the Project, or specified part in question, beyond the corresponding Contract Time, despite DB’s reasonable and diligent actions to guard against those effects.
17.5 DB carries the burden of proving an entitlement to an increase in the Contract Time.
Delays attributable to and within the control of Design Support Consultants, or subcontractor or supplier shall be deemed to be delays within the control of DB. No time extension will be allowed for such delays. An increase in Contract Time does not necessarily mean that DB is due an increase in the GMP.
Section 18: Late Completion
18.1 City and DB recognize that time is of the essence in this Agreement and that City will suffer financial loss if the Project is not completed within the Contract Time, plus any extensions thereof allowed in accordance with Section 17.3. They also recognize the delays, expense, and difficulties involved in proving in a legal proceeding the actual loss suffered by City if the Project is not completed on time. Accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, City and DB agree that DB shall pay as liquidated damages (but not as a penalty) for each calendar day of delay beyond the time specified for Substantial Completion of the Project, the following amounts which DB expressly agrees are “not unreasonable under the circumstances” as defined in California Civil Code §1671(b): $4000 for each calendar day. Liquidated Damages shall not be assessed after the date on which Substantial Completion is achieved pursuant to Section 16.
Section 19: Right to Modify Work
19.1 Without invalidating the Agreement and without notice to any surety, City may at any time or from time to time, order additions, deletions, or revisions in the Project; these will be authorized by a written Change Order prepared and issued by City. Upon receipt of any such document, DB shall promptly proceed with the Work involved which will be performed under the applicable conditions of the Construction Documents (except as otherwise specifically provided).
19.2 When City desires a change in the Project, City may issue a Request for Proposal to DB.
DB will be required to respond within the time indicated by City.
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Section 21: Work By Others
21.1 City may perform other work related to the Project at the Project Site by City’s own forces, or let other direct contracts (“City Contractor”). The City will give DB reasonable notice of its intent to do such other work. DB’s work shall take priority over the City Contractors; but the Parties will use their best efforts to coordinate their work so as to minimize the disruption to each other’s work and to allow City Contractor to proceed expeditiously.
21.2 If the proper execution or results of any part of DB’s work depends upon the work by the City or City Contractor, DB shall promptly inspect and report to City in writing any apparent delays, defects, or deficiencies in the City’s work that render it unavailable or unsuitable for such proper execution and results. DB’s failure to promptly report such delays, defects, or deficiencies in writing before commencement of the affected work, will constitute an acceptance of the City’s work as fit and timely for integration with DB’s Work except for latent defects and deficiencies in the City’s work for which DB will not be responsible.
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21.3 If DB or any person or entity working for DB causes damage to the City’s or City Contractor’s work, property, or person, or if any claim arising out of DB’s performance of the Project by any other contractor is made against DB, by City, any other contractor, or any other person, DB shall promptly repair and/or resolve said claim at no cost to City.
Section 22: Warranties and Guarantees
22.1 DB warrants and guarantees to City that materials and equipment incorporated into the Project will be new unless otherwise specified and that all work will be in strict accordance with the Construction Documents and will not be defective. Prompt notice of defects known to City shall be given to DB. All Defective Work, whether or not in place, may be rejected, corrected, or accepted as reasonably directed by City, provided DB shall not be entitled to an extension in Contract Time or increase in GMP because of any delay or increase in cost attributable to the rejection, correction or acceptance of said work. Defective work may be rejected even if approved by prior inspection.
22.2 The warranty period shall commence when the Certificate of Final Completion is issued or at beneficial use by City prior to Final Completion, whichever occurs earlier, and extend one (1) year after that date or whatever longer period may be prescribed by laws or regulations or by the terms of any applicable special guarantee or specific provision of the Construction Documents.
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[22.4 DB is to provide City one (1) set of operating and maintenance data manuals, fully bound and indexed, warranties, guarantees, and bonds.]
22.5 Correction of Defective Work - If within the designated warranty period, or such longer period as may be required by laws or regulations, the Project or any part of the Project, is discovered to contain defective work, DB shall promptly, without any reimbursement or adjustment in the GMP, and in accordance with City’s written instructions, either correct that defective work, or if it has been rejected by City remove it from the Project and replace it with work which is not defective. If circumstances warrant it, including but not limited to, in an emergency, City or DB may have the defective work corrected or the defective work removed and replaced. In that event, DB shall not be allowed to recover any associated costs, and DB shall reimburse City for all direct, and indirect costs of City, and City shall be entitled to an appropriate decrease in the GMP, to withhold a setoff against amount recommended for payment, or make a claim on DB’s bond if DB has been paid in full.
22.6 With respect to all warranties, express or implied, from subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers for Work performed and materials furnished under this Agreement, the DB shall:
22.6.1 Obtain all warranties that would be given in normal commercial practice and as required by the City;
22.6.2 Require all warranties to be executed, in writing, for the benefit of City;
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22.6.3 Enforce all warranties for the benefit of City, if directed by City;
22.6.4 In the event DB’s warranty under Section 22.2 has expired, City may bring suit at its expense to enforce a subcontractor’s, manufacturer’s, or supplier’s warranty;
22.6.5 DB shall assign all subcontractor, supplier and manufacturer warranties including maintenance contracts from the installer for specialized equipment to cover the limited warranty period to City at the expiration of the one year warranty.
Section 23: Use and Possession Prior to Completion
23.1 City shall have the right to take possession of or use any completed or partially completed part of the Work if mutually agreed upon by the parties. Before taking possession of or using any Work, City shall furnish DB a list of items of Work remaining to be performed or corrected on those portions of the Work that City intends to take possession of or use. However, failure of City to list any item of Work shall not relieve DB of responsibility for complying with the terms of this Agreement. City’s possession or use shall not be deemed an acceptance of any Work under this Agreement, nor relieve the DB of any of its obligations under this Agreement.
23.2 While City has such possession or use, DB shall be relieved of the responsibility for the loss of or damage to the Work resulting from City’s possession or use. If prior possession or use by City delays the progress of the Work or causes additional expense to DB, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the GMP or the Contract Time, and the Agreement shall be modified in writing accordingly.
Section 24: Personal Services and Non-Assignability
24.1 This is a personal services Agreement and, therefore, DB shall not alter the key employees or Design Consultants nor assign or transfer, voluntarily or involuntarily, any of its rights, duties or obligations under this Agreement except upon the prior written consent of City. Any such change, assignment or transfer without the prior written consent of the City shall be deemed null and void and constitute a material breach under this Agreement.
Section 25: Indemnification
25.1 To the fullest extent permitted by the law, DB shall indemnify, defend, protect and hold harmless City, their elected and appointed officers, agents, employees, consultants, (collectively herein the “Indemnitees”), from and against all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, injuries, liabilities, losses and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ and consultants’ fees and expenses) of any kind whatsoever, arising in whole or in part out of or resulting from DB’s performance of this Agreement, DB’s breach of this Agreement, or the alleged negligent acts or omissions of DB, its architects, engineers, other professionals and consultants, Contractors, suppliers or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts they may be liable. The obligations of the DB under this paragraph for errors or omissions, including those of the design professional subcontractors, which includes the Design Subcontractors, consultants, agents and employees thereof (“Design Subcontractors”), which arise from (1) the preparation or approval of maps, drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, designs or specifications, or (2) the giving of or the failure to give directions or instructions shall not be limited to the amount of coverage provided for in the professional liability insurance policy. If City is fully reimbursed by DB’s insurance for any loss covered by this paragraph, DB shall have no further obligation for such loss.
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25.2 DB’s obligation to indemnify under Section 25.1 shall not extend to such claims, demands, causes of action, damages, injuries, liabilities, losses and expenses, to the extent that such is the result of the active negligence or the willful misconduct of an Indemnitee. DB’s obligation to defend under Section 25.1, if not covered by the insurance to be provided on the Project, shall not extend to such claims, demands, causes of action, damages, injuries, liabilities, losses and expenses, or causes of actions, to the extent that such are caused by the active negligence or the willful misconduct of the Indemnitee, and from no other cause.
25.3 DB shall ensure that any asbestos or hazardous or toxic substances encountered on the site is properly removed and disposed of in accordance with all state or federal statutes or regulations. DB’s obligation regarding the removal or disposal of asbestos or hazardous or toxic substances, products or materials shall be limited to the proper removal within the Project boundaries and the proper disposal of such materials. The DB agrees to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents and consultants from and against any and all claims, suits, demands, liabilities, losses, or costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees and defense costs, resulting or accruing to any and all persons, firms, and any other legal entity, caused by, arising out of or in any way connected with the removal or disposal of any asbestos or hazardous or toxic substances, products or materials that exist on the jobsite whether liability arises under breach of contract or warranty, tort, including negligence, strict liability or statutory liability or any other cause of action.
Section 26: Right to Terminate and Suspend Work
26.1 Archaeological and Paleontological Discoveries: If a discovery is made of an archaeological or paleontological interest, DB shall immediately cease operations in the area of the discovery and shall not continue until ordered by City. When resumed, operations within the area of the discovery shall be as directed by City.
26.1.1 Discoveries which may be encountered may include, but are not be limited to, dwelling sites, stone implements or other artifacts, animal bones, human bones, fossils or any item with cultural significance.
26.1.2 DB shall be entitled to an extension of time and compensation in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
26.2 Termination of Agreement by City for Cause: If, through any cause, DB shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner DB’s obligations under this Agreement, or if DB shall violate any of the covenants, agreements or stipulations of this Agreement, City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to DB of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof at least five (5) days before the effective date of such termination. All finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, drawings, maps, plans, specifications, reports, electronic files, and other materials prepared by DB, or any of its agents, Design Consultants or Subcontractors, shall, at the option of the City, become the property of the City, and DB shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed on such documents and other materials up to the effective date of Notice of Termination, not to exceed amounts payable hereunder, and less any damages caused by DB’s breach.
26.2.1 In the event the Agreement is terminated in accordance with this Section, City may take possession of the Project and may complete the Project by whatever method or means City may select.
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26.2.2 If the cost to complete the Project exceeds the balance, which would have been due, DB shall pay the excess amount to City.
26.2.3 Rights of City Preserved: Where DB’s services have been so terminated by City, the termination will not affect any rights or remedies of City against DB then existing or which may thereafter accrue. Any retention or payment of moneys due DB by City will not release DB from liability. It is agreed that termination hereafter will not in any way release, waiver, or abridge any rights the City has against DB’s performance bond surety.
26.3 Any dispute as to the amount due or owed to DB upon termination under this section shall be resolved in accordance with Section 26.
26.4 Termination for Convenience by City: City may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason, by giving specific written notice to DB of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. In that event, all finished and unfinished documents and other materials described hereinabove shall, at the option of the City, become City’s sole and exclusive property. If the Agreement is terminated by City as provided in this paragraph, DB shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any satisfactory Work completed to the effective date of such termination. DB hereby expressly waives any and all claims for damages or compensation arising under this Agreement except as set forth herein.
26.4.1 Records and Documents Relating to Termination: Unless otherwise provided in the Agreement or by statute, DB shall maintain all records and documents relating to the terminated portion of this Agreement for three (3) years after final settlement. This includes all books and other evidence bearing on DB’s costs and expenses under this Agreement.
DB shall make these records and documents available to City, at DB’s office, at all reasonable times, without any direct charge. If approved by the City Manager, photographs, electronic files, microphotographs, or other authentic reproductions may be maintained instead of original records and documents.
26.5 Upon receipt of the Notice of Termination, DB shall take any action that may be necessary, or that the City Manager may direct, for the protection and preservation of the property related to this Agreement that is in the possession of DB and in which City has or may acquire an interest.
26.6 Payment to DB Due to Termination - DB and the City Manager may agree upon the whole or any part of the amount to be paid because of the termination. The amount may include a fee proportional to the percentage of work satisfactorily completed. However, the agreed amount may not exceed the total dollar amount authorized by City as reduced by the amount of payments previously made.
26.7 Failure to Agree on Payment - If DB and City fail to agree on the whole amount to be paid because of the termination of Project, City shall pay DB the fair and reasonable amounts determined in good faith by City as follows, but without duplication of any amounts agreed to above:
26.7.1 The price for completed services accepted;
26.7.2 The costs incurred in the performance of the Project terminated, including initial costs and preparatory expense allocable thereto. These costs are only for Work completed and accepted by the City based on an audit of all Contractors’ bills of materials and the timecards for Work actually performed;
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26.7.3 DB and Design Subcontractor services through the date of termination shall be paid based on actual time spent as documented on timecards. Expenses shall be paid based on invoice and receipts provided by DB;
26.7.4 Under no circumstances will DB be entitled to any consideration for lost profit or lost opportunity costs;
26.8 If DB does not agree that the amount determined by the City Manager is fair and reasonable and if DB gives notice of such disagreement to City within thirty (30) days of receipt of payment, then the amount due shall be as later determined pursuant to the Dispute Resolution procedures in Section 26.
26.9 Payment for Property Destroyed, Lost, Stolen or Damaged - Except to the extent that City expressly assumed the risk of loss, the City Manager shall exclude from the amounts payable to DB under this Section, the fair value, as determined by the City Manager, of property that is destroyed, lost, stolen, or damaged so as to become undeliverable to City.
26.10 Deductions - In arriving at the amount due DB under this section, there shall be deducted:
26.10.1 Any claim which City has against DB under this Agreement; and
26.10.2 The agreed price for, or the proceeds of sale of, materials, supplies, or other things acquired by DB or sold under the provisions of this clause and not recovered by or credited to City.
26.11 Termination of Agreement by DB:
26.11.1 DB may terminate the Agreement upon ten (10) days written notice to City, whenever:
26.11.1.1 The Project has been suspended under the provisions of Section 26.1 or 26.2, for more than ninety (90) consecutive days through no fault or negligence of DB, and notice to resume Work or to terminate the Agreement has not been received from City within this time period; or
26.11.1.2 City should fail to pay DB any monies due it in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and within ninety (90) days after presentation to City by DB of a request therefore, unless within said 10-day period City shall have remedied the condition upon which the payment delay was based.
26.11.2 In the event of such termination, DB shall have no claims against City except for those claims specifically enumerated in Section 26.9, herein, and as determined in accordance with the requirements of said Section.
Section 27: Independent Contractor
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aware that because it is an independent contractor, City is making no deductions from the fees for services being paid to DB and that City is not contributing to any fund on the behalf of DB. DB disclaims the right to any type of additional fee or benefits.
Section 28: Independent Judgment
28.1 Unless otherwise directed in writing by City, DB shall, in providing the professional services required by this Agreement, arrive at conclusions with respect to the rendition of information, advice and recommendations, independent of the control and direction of City, other than normal contract monitoring; DB, however, shall possess no authority with respect to any City decision beyond rendition of such information, advice and recommendations. DB shall not have the authority to act as an agent on behalf of City unless specifically authorized to do so by City in writing.
Section 29: Maintenance of Records and Accounting
29.1 DB shall maintain, during the Project and for a period of three (3) years after completion of the Project, accurate and organized records of all costs of any type and all services performed under this Agreement. City will have the right at any time, including during the performance of all Phases of the Project to audit and copy all such records.
Section 30: Ownership of Documents
30.1 Drawings, plans and specifications, and all reports, studies, tracings, maps, electronic files, and other documents prepared or obtained by DB in the course of performing the work under this Agreement shall be the property of City, and DB shall convey and transfer all copyrightable interests in such drawings, plans and specifications, documents to City. Basic survey notes, sketches, charts, computations and similar data prepared or obtained by DB under this Agreement shall, upon request, be made available to City. City agrees to use the original plans and drawings for purposes of this construction project only and will not use the original plans or drawings in connection with any other construction project. City agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless DB against any claims, losses, costs or damages as a result of City's reuse or misuse of such plans, drawings and specifications. In the event of the return of the plans, drawings, or specifications to DB or its representative, DB shall be responsible for their safe return to City. DB shall be entitled to retain copies of the plans, drawings and specifications for their files.
Under no circumstances shall DB fail to deliver any draft or signed and sealed final plans, drawings or specifications to City upon written demand by City for their delivery, notwithstanding any disputes between DB and City concerning payment, performance of Agreement, or otherwise.
This covenant shall survive the termination of the Agreement.
30.2 Title to Intellectual Property. DB shall represent that it has secured all necessary licenses, consents or approvals to use the components of any intellectual property, including computer software, used in the rendering of services and the production of the materials for the Project and that City has full legal title to and the right to reproduce such materials. DB covenants to defend, indemnify and hold City harmless of any loss, claim or liability in any way related to a claim that City is violating, as a result of any services rendered by the DB, either any contractual provisions or any federal, state or local law, relating to trade names, licenses, franchises, patents or other means of protecting interests in products or inventions.
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Section 31: Force Majeure
31.1 Any party to this Agreement may be excused for any delay or failure to perform its duties and obligations under this Agreement, except for obligations to pay money, but only to the extent that such failure or delay is caused by an Event of Force Majeure as set forth in Section 31.2. If an Event of Force Majeure set forth in Section 31.2 causes a delay or failure in performance of only a portion of the obligations of a Party under this Agreement, then only that portion of performance which was delayed or prevented by such cause shall be deemed excused, and the performance of all other obligations of a Party not so delayed shall not be excused by an Event of Force Majeure. Delay or failure in performance of all other obligations of a Party not so delayed shall not be excused by such Event of Force Majeure. Delay or failure in performance by a Party which is the result of an Event of Force Majeure set forth in Section 31.2 shall be deemed excused for a period no longer than the delay or failure in performance caused by such Event.
31.2 An Event of Force Majeure means an occurrence beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of a Party, including but not limited to unusually severe weather, flood, earthquake, fire, lightning, and other natural catastrophes, acts of God or the public enemy, war, terrorist act, riot, insurrection, civil disturbance or disobedience, strike or labor dispute for which DB is not responsible, expropriation or confiscation of facilities, changes of applicable law, or sabotage of facilities, so long as such Party makes good faith and reasonable efforts to remedy the delays or failures in performance caused thereby. However, DB, in developing the GMP and Project Schedule, has incorporated three (3) days for anticipated adverse weather days that may disrupt work on the Project; DB shall be entitled to relief under this Section for adverse weather only to the extent adverse weather days exceed this amount of days.
31.3 A Party shall give written notice to the other Party as soon after becoming aware of the delay or failure in performance caused by an Event of Force Majeure as is reasonably possible, but in any event within five (5) working days after Party becomes aware of such delay or failure.
31.4 No Event of Force Majeure shall be a basis for monetary adjustment to the GMP. Costs incurred by the DB as a result of a Force Majeure Event will be reimbursed according to the terms of this Agreement from the Contingency Fund.
Section 32: Hazardous Materials
32.1 In the event the DB or any other party encounters asbestos or hazardous or toxic materials at the Project Site, or should it become known in any way that such materials may be present at the Project Site or any adjacent areas that may affect the performance of the DB’s services, the DB may, at his or her option and without liability for consequential or any other damages, suspend performance of services on the Project until the City retains appropriate specialist consultant(s) or contractor(s) to identify, abate and/or remove the hazardous or toxic materials, and warrant that the Project Site is in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Section 33: Disputes
33.1 All claims, counterclaims, disputes, and other matters in question arising under, or relating to, the Agreement or the breach thereof shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of this Section, unless specifically addressed by another provision of this Agreement.
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work beyond the scope of this Agreement shall be made in good faith and accurately reflect the adjustment in project fee or schedule for which DB believes City is liable, and covers all costs and delays to which DB believes it is entitled as a result of the occurrence of the claimed event. All requests for adjustment in schedule shall include an analysis of the impact of the claimed work on specific activities on the schedule.
33.3 If DB disagrees with City’s determination, DB shall file a claim in writing in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 1.28 of the Vista Municipal Code, as same may from time to time be amended, the provisions of which are incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein, and such policies and procedures used by the City in the implementation of the same.
33.4 Pending final resolution of any claim, including litigation, DB shall proceed diligently with performance of the Project, and comply with any direction of City.
Section 34: Notices
34.1 All notices, demands or other communications hereunder shall be given or made in writing and shall be delivered personally or sent by courier or registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to the Party to whom they are directed at the following addresses, or at such other addresses as may be designated by notice from such Party:
To CITY:
Engineering Department
Attn:
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
To DB:
XXX
XXX
XXX, CA XXX
Any notice, demand or other communication given or made solely by mail in the manner prescribed in this Section shall be deemed to have been given and to be effective three (3) days after the date of such mailing; provided, however, that any notice, demand or other communication which would otherwise be deemed to have been given on a day which is not a working day shall be deemed to have been given on the next subsequent working day.
Section 35: Miscellaneous Terms
35.1 Representations: Each Party hereto declares and represents that in entering into this Agreement it has relied and is relying solely upon its own judgment, belief and knowledge of the nature, extent, effect and consequence relating thereto. Each Party further declares and represents that this Agreement is being made without reliance upon any statement or representation of any other Party not contained herein, or any representative, agent or attorney of any other Party.
35.2 Severability: If any term or condition of this Agreement is held to any extent to be invalid or unenforceable, all the remaining terms and conditions shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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35.3 Entire Agreement: This Agreement contains the entire agreement, between the Parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, discussions, obligations and rights of the Parties in respect of each other regarding the subject matter of this Agreement. There is no other written or oral understanding between the Parties. No modification, amendment or alteration of this Agreement shall be valid unless it is in writing and signed by the Parties hereto.
35.4 Drafting Ambiguities: The Parties agree that they are aware that they have the right to be advised by counsel with respect to the negotiations, terms and conditions of this Agreement, and that the decision of whether or not to seek the advice of counsel with respect to this Agreement is a decision which is the sole responsibility of each of the Parties hereto. This Agreement shall not be construed in favor of or against either Party by reason of the extent to which each Party participated in the drafting of the Agreement.
35.5 Applicable Law: The formation, interpretation and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue for mediation, arbitration and/or actions arising out of this Agreement shall be in the City of Vista, California.
35.6 Waiver: Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, no delay or omission by the Parties hereto in exercising any right or remedy provided for herein shall constitute a waiver of such right or remedy, nor shall it be construed as a bar to or a waiver of any such right or remedy on any future occasion.
35.7 Effect of Headings: Headings appearing in this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only, and shall in no way be construed to be interpretations of the provisions hereof.
35.8 Amendments: This Agreement may be modified, amended or supplemented only by the mutual written agreement of the Parties hereto.
35.9 Authorization and Compliance: Each Party represents that it is duly authorized to execute and carry out the provisions of this Agreement.
35.10 Further Assurances: The Parties agree to do such further acts and things and execute and deliver such additional agreements and instruments as the other may reasonably require to consummate, evidence or confirm the agreements contained herein in the manner contemplated hereby.
35.11 Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed by the Parties in one or more counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The facsimile signatures of the Parties shall be deemed to constitute original signatures, and facsimile copies hereof shall be deemed to constitute duplicate original counterparts.
35.12 Exhibits: All Exhibits are incorporated herein by reference into this Agreement.
35.13 Third Party Beneficiary: Nothing within this Agreement shall create a contractual relationship between the City and any third party.
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will represent competent evidence of the execution, terms and existence of this Agreement notwithstanding the failure or inability to produce an original executed Agreement or counterpart thereof, and without the requirement that the unavailability of such original executed Agreement or counterpart thereof first be proven. Further, the exchange of this entire executed Agreement (and/or such exhibit(s) or document(s)) that is in photostatic or portable document format (.pdf) form by electronic mail or by another electronic means shall be considered original(s) and shall constitute effective execution and delivery of the original(s).
Section 36: Prevailing Wages; Labor Law Compliance
This contract is subject to the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code relating to public works. Design-Builder agrees to execute City’s Agreement to Comply with California Labor Law Requirements (Exhibit 5) and to comply with the Labor Code to the extent that work under this Agreement is subject to those requirements. [Continued on page 25Section 37: Execution
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Section 37: Execution
IN WITNESS WHEREOF; the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the Agreement Date.
“City”
CITY OF VISTA, a chartered municipal
corporation
BY:
JOHN B. FRANKLIN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KATHY VALDEZ, CITY CLERK
BY:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WALTER CHUNG, CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
RISK MANAGEMENT REVIEW:
DOLORES GASCON, RISK MANAGER
BY:
“Design Builder”
XXX, XXXX
By:
Name/Title
BY:
Name/Title
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Design / Build Services Agreement
City-wide EVSE Project (CIP No. 8902)
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EXHIBIT LIST
1.Design/Build Services Proposal, Schedule of Rates, and Project Schedule
2.Insurance and Bonding Requirements
3.Request for Proposal (RFP)
4.Project Site
5.Agreement to Comply With California Labor Law Requirements 06/25/2024 C7 Page 215 of 223
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INSURANCE AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS
Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Contract, and for one year thereafter, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, his agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1.Commercial General Liability (“CGL”): Insurance Work Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products, completed operations, property damage, bodily injury, and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
2.Automobile Liability: Insurance Work Office Form Number CA 0001 covering Code 1 (any auto), with limits no less than $2,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
3.Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employers’ Liability insurance with a limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
4.Surety Bonds as described below.
Contractor shall also provide the additional coverages checked below and at least as broad as:
5. Contractors’ Pollution Legal Liability and/or Asbestos Legal Liability and/or Errors and Omissions (if Project involves environmental hazards) with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 policy aggregate.
6. Builder’s Risk (Course of Construction) insurance utilizing an “All Risk” (Special Perils) coverage form, with limits equal to the completed value of the Project and no coinsurance penalty provisions.
7. Professional Liability (if Design/Build), with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 policy aggregate.
If the contractor maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by the contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of the City, either: the contractor shall cause the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such X
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deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers; or the Contractor shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to the City guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses.
Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
1.The City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations and automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by or on behalf of the Contractor. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Contractor’s insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10, CG 11 85 or both CG 20 10 and CG 20 37 forms if later revisions used), unless otherwise approved in advance by City.
2.For any claims related to this Project, the Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers.
Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
3.Each insurance policy required by this clause shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City.
Builder’s Risk (Course of Construction) Insurance
Contractor may submit evidence of Builder’s Risk insurance in the form of Course of Construction coverage. Such coverage shall name the City as a loss payee as their interest may appear.
If the Project does not involve new or major reconstruction, at the option of the City, an Installation Floater may be acceptable. For such Projects, a Property Installation Floater shall be obtained that provides for the improvement, remodel, modification, alteration, conversion or adjustment to existing buildings, structures, processes, machinery and equipment. The Property Installation Floater shall provide property damage coverage for any building, structure, machinery or equipment damaged, impaired, broken, or destroyed during the performance of the Work, including during transit, installation, and testing at the City’s site.
Claims Made Policies
If any coverage required is written on a claims-made coverage form:
1.The retroactive date must be shown, and this date must be before the execution date of the Contract or the beginning of Contract work.
2.Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of Contract work.
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3.If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the Contract effective, or start of work date, the Contractor must purchase extended reporting period coverage for a minimum of five (5)years after completion of Contract work.
4.A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the City for review.
5.If the services involve lead-based paint or asbestos identification/remediation, the Contractors Pollution Liability policy shall not contain lead-based paint or asbestos exclusions. If the services involve mold identification/remediation, the Contractors Pollution Liability policy shall not contain a mold exclusion, and the definition of Pollution shall include microbial matter, including mold.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A: VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
Waiver of Subrogation
Contractor hereby agrees to waive rights of subrogation which any insurer of Contractor may acquire from Contractor by virtue of the payment of any loss. Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation. The Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City for all work performed by the Contractor, its employees, agents and subcontractors.
Verification of Coverage
Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements, or copies of the applicable insurance language, effecting coverage required by this Contract. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Contractor’s obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements, required by these specifications, at any time.
Subcontractors
Contractor shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors. For CGL coverage, subcontractors shall provide coverage with a format least as broad as CG 20 38 04 13.
Surety Bonds
Contractor shall provide the following Surety Bonds if checked:
1. Bid Bond.
2. Payment Bond and Performance Bond.
3. Maintenance Bond.
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The Payment Bond and the Performance Bond shall be in an amount equal to the Contract Ceiling Price. If the Performance Bond provides for a one-year warranty a separate Maintenance Bond is not necessary. If the warranty period specified in the Contract is for longer than one year a Maintenance Bond equal to 10% of the Contract price is required.
Bonds shall be duly executed by a responsible corporate surety, authorized to issue such bonds in the State of California and secured through an authorized agent with an office in California.
Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other circumstances. 06/25/2024 C7 Page 219 of 223
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THE CITY OF VISTA PREVAILING WAGE CERTIFICATION
PREVAILING WAGE AND
RELATED LABOR REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION
PROJECT/CONTRACT NO.: EVSE Infrastructure between the City of Vista (“City” or “Vista”) and PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC (“Contractor” or “Bidder”) (“Contract” or “Project”).
I hereby certify that I will conform to the State of California Public Works Contract requirements regarding prevailing wages, benefits, on-site audits with 48-hours’ notice, payroll records, and apprentice and trainee employment requirements, for all Work on the above Project including, without limitation, labor compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.
I hereby certify that I will also conform to the Federal Labor Standards Provisions regarding minimum wages, withholding, payrolls and basic records, apprentice and trainee employment requirements, equal employment opportunity requirements, Copeland Act requirements, Davis-Bacon and Related Act requirements, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requirements, and any and all other applicable requirements for federal funding for all Work on the above Project.
Date: May 22, 2024
Proper Name of Contractor: PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC Signature:
Print Name: Mike Olds
Title: Director
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EV CHARGER LOCATION DETAILS
Site Address
EVSE Dispenser Count Use Case
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1 Public Works 1165 E Taylor St, Vista, CA
92084
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2 Civic Center 200 Civic Center Dr, Vista, CA
92084
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3 Wave
Waterpark
101 Wave Dr, Vista, CA 92083 9 0 9 x
4 Brengle Terrace
Park
1200 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, CA
92084
7 1 8 x
5 Downtown 323-353 E Broadway, Vista, CA
92084
7 1 8 x
6 Vista Sports
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1600 Sports Park Way, Vista, CA
92083
4 1 5 x
7 Fire Station 5 2009 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA
92081
2 1 3 x
8 Fire Station 6 651 E Vista Way, Vista, CA
92084
2 0 2 x
9 Breeze Hill Park 645 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA
92081
3 0 3 x
10 Bub Williamson
Park
530 Grapevine Ln, Vista, CA
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3 1 4 x
11 Luz Duran Park 979 N Citrus Ave, Vista, CA
92084
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12 Shadow Ridge
Park
2101 Lupine Hills Dr, Vista, CA
92081
3 0 3 x
TOTAL 83 7 90
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