RPVCCA_CC_SR_2014_09_16_I_Grinder_Pump_MaintCrrYOF
MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: ~MICHAEL THRONE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Vlt(
DATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
SUBJECT: AWARD CONTRACTS TO ALL AREA SERVICES, INC.
REVIEWED:
Project Manager:
AND MUL Tl W SYSTEMS, INC. FOR GRINDER PUMP
MAINTENANCE
CAROLYNN PETRU, INTERIM CITY MANAGER~ fOtei'
Ron Dragoo, Senior .!'._ngifleer-/'fy
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Award contracts to All Area Services, Inc. and Multi W Services, Inc. for
services associated with maintaining and replacing the low pressure grinder
pumps in the Abalone Cove Sewer System.
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the contracts listed in recommendation 1
above.
3. Authorize the expenditure of budgeted funds up to $30,000 for each contract
listed in recommendation 1 above.
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
The Public Works Department relies on contractors to provide maintenance services,
including emergency repairs to the low pressure grinder pumps in the Abalone Cove
Sewer System when required. Services typically include a site visit to determine
problems, performing electrical system troubleshooting, removing and unjamming
pumps, and reinstalling pumps. These services are provided in response to a non-
operational residential sewage lift system.
The existing system uses Environment One (Eone) low pressure pumps to lift
residential waste over the hilly terrain in the Portuguese Bend neighborhood. These
pumps were installed when the system was initially constructed in 2001 and are near
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the end of their service life. A contract to purchase replacement pumps throughout the
system will be brought to the City Council in the future which will further address this
issue. When services are required for a nonoperational pump, staff will notify one of
the two contractors to troubleshoot the problem, remove the pump and perform on-site
evaluation of the problem, and place a pump back into service. If required, the non-
operational pump that was removed from the system will be delivered to the
manufacturer's franchised service provider for repairs.
For several years, Staff has worked with these two companies, both of whom possess
the specialized skills required to work on the Abalone Cove Sewer System's complex
pressurized system. Due to the specific skill requirements of the system, maintenance
providers must be trained by Eone on how to remove and replace the pumps; both
companies have been trained in this way. These are the only two companies trained by
eone in this way. They offer the exact same services and both are required because
they fill in for each other when the other is not available. Thus, they are sole source
providers. These companies have been fully vetted by City Staff. The companies
possess the expertise, proficiency, and experience to perform the requisite services,
and they complement each other when conflicting activities need to be managed.
The required funds needed for these services provided through these contracts are
pudgeted through the Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance Program in the FY 2014-15
budget. Staff manages the work awarded through these maintenance agreements,
ensuring funds awarded remain within budgeted amounts. If staff recommendations
are approved, a maintenance agreement would be executed with each of the "-.
recommended firms. The amount awarded to the firm over the course of the year will
be a function of the approved budget, the needs of the department and the firm's
performance. The work will be performed in accordance with approved rates attached
to the respective agreements. However, as a control measure, the cumulative contract
amount with each firm will be limited to $30,000 for the fiscal year.
Before executing an agreement, each company will need to provide the required proof
of insurance, supply a payment bond, and take out a business license with the City.
These required components of the agreements are completed at each company's
expense.
CONCLUSIONS
Adopting the recommendations will allow staff to perform work by encumbering
budgeted funds through the City's maintenance program. Contract amounts are limited
to $30,000.
FISCAL IMPACT
Authorizing execution of the attached maintenance agreements will not result in any
additional expenditures beyond the approved budget. Funds available are set and have
been included in the final adopted budget for FY 2014-15.
Attachments: A)
8)
Maintenance Agreement with All Area Services, Inc.
Maintenance Agreement with Multi W Systems, Inc.
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Attachment A
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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered this 15th day of September, 2014, by and
between the CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a California municipal corporation ("City") and
ALL AREA SERVICES, INC. ("Contractor").
In consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Scope of Services. Contractor shall perform the work and provide all labor, materials,
equipment and services in a good and workmanlike manner for the project identified as
the Abalone Cove Sewer System Maintenance Services ("Project"), including providing
replacement pumps, as described in this Agreement. Upon written notification of
mechanical malfunctions from the City, Contractor shall dispatch workers to perform with
due diligence the services requested by the City.
2. Extra Work. Extra work, when ordered in writing by the Director of Public Works and
accepted by the Contractor, shall be paid for under written work order in accordance with
the terms therein provided. Payment for extra work will be made at the unit price or lump
sum previously agreed upon in writing between the Contractor and the Director of Public
Works. All extra work shall be adjusted daily upon report sheet furnished by the Contractor,
prepared by the Director of Public Works, and signed by both parties, and said daily report
shall be considered thereafter the true records of extra work done.
3. Term. This Agreement shall commence on September 17, 2014, and shall terminate on
June 30, 2018, unless sooner terminated pursuant to Section 11 of this Agreement.
4. Time. Time is of the essence in this Agreement.
5. Force Majeure. Neither the City nor Contractor shall be responsible for delays in
performance under this Agreement due to causes beyond its control, including but not
limited to acts of God, acts of the public enemy, acts of the Government, fires, floods or
other casualty, epidemics, earthquakes, labor stoppages or slowdowns, freight
embargoes, unusually severe weather, and supplier delays due to such causes. Neither
economic nor market conditions nor the financial condition of either party shall be
considered a cause to excuse delay pursuant to this Section. Each party shall notify the
other promptly in writing of each such excusable delay, its cause and its expected delay,
and shall upon request update such notice.
6. Compensation. In consideration of the services rendered hereunder, City shall pay
Contractor a not to exceed amount of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) per fiscal year, in
accordance with the prices as submitted in Contractor's Rate Sheet, attached hereto as
Attachment "A" and incorporated herein by this reference, which in any case shall meet or
exceed prevailing wage rates. The rates in Attachment "A" shall be in effect through the
end of the Agreement. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Agreement
and incorporated documents, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
7. Payments. Contractor shall submit monthly invoices for the percentage of work completed
in the previous month. City agrees to authorize payment for all undisputed invoice
amounts within thirty (30) days of receipt of each invoice. City agrees to use its best efforts
to notify Contractor of any disputed invoice amounts or claimed completion percentages
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within ten (10) days of the receipt of each invoice. However, City's failure to timely notify
Contractor of a disputed amount or claimed completion percentage shall not be deemed
a waiver of City's right to challenge such amount or percentage. Additionally, in the event
City fails to pay any undisputed amounts due Contractor within forty-five (45) days after
invoices are received by City, then City agrees that Contractor shall have the right to
consider said default a total breach of this Agreement and be terminated by Contractor
without liability to Contractor upon ten (10) working days advance written notice.
8. Taxes. Contractor shall calculate payment for all sales, unemployment, old age pension
and other taxes imposed by local, State of California and federal law. These payments
are included in the total amounts in Attachment "A."
9. Audit. The City or its representative shall have the option of inspecting, auditing, or
inspecting and auditing all records and other written materials used by Contractor in
preparing its billings to the City as a condition precedent to any payment to Contractor.
Contractor will promptly furnish documents requested by the City. Additionally, Contractor
shall be subject to State Auditor examination and audit at the request of the City or as part
of any audit of the City, for a period of three (3) years after final payment under this
Agreement.
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10. Unresolved Disputes. In the event of any dispute or controversy with the City over any
matter whatsoever, Contractor shall not cause any delay or cessation in or of work, but
shall proceed with the performance of the work in dispute. Rancho Palos Verdes
Municipal Code chapter 3.24 ("Claims Against the City") shall govern the procedures of
the claim process, and these provisions are incorporated herein by this reference.
11. Termination. The City may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause
without penalty upon thirty (30) days' written notice. In the event of termination without
fault or failure to perform of Contractor, City shall pay Contractor for all services
satisfactorily rendered prior to date of termination, as determined by the Director of Public
Works, and such payment shall be in full satisfaction of all services rendered hereunder;
provided, in no event shall the amount of money paid under the foregoing provisions of
this paragraph exceed the amount which would have been paid to Contractor for the full
performance of the services described in this Agreement.
12. Indemnity.
a. Contractor's Duty. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Contractor shall
defend, indemnify, and hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials,
officers, employees, volunteers, agents, successors, assigns, and those City
agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials (collectively
"lndemnitees") from and against any and all claims (including, without limitation,
claims for bodily injury, death or damage to property), demands, obligations,
damages, actions, causes of action, proceedings, suits, losses, stop payment
notices, judgments, fines, liens, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses of every
kind and nature whatsoever, in any manner arising out of or incident to any act,
failure to act, error or omission of Contractor or any of its officers, agents, servants,
employees, subcontractors, material suppliers, or their officers, agents, servants
or employees, arising out of the Agreement, including without limitation, the
payment of all consequential damages, attorneys' fees, experts' fees, and other
related costs and expenses (individually, a "Claim," or collectively, "Claims").
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Further, Contractor shall appoint competent defense counsel approved by the City
Attorney at Contractor's own cost, expense and risk, to defend any and all such
Claims that may be brought or instituted against lndemnitees. Contractor shall pay
and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against
lndemnitees in any such Claim. Contractor shall reimburse lndemnitees for any
and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of them in connection therewith
or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided. Contractor's obligation to indemnify
shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Contractor or
lndemnitees. This indemnity shall apply to all Claims regardless of whether any
insurance policies are applicable.
b. Civil Code Exception. Nothing in the paragraph above this one shall be construed
to encompass lndemnitees' sole negligence or willful misconduct to the limited
extent that the underlying Agreement is subject to Civil Code Section 2782(a) or
the City's active negligence to the limited extent that the underlying Agreement is
subject to Civil Code Section 2782(b ).
c. Nonwaiver of Rights. lndemnitees do not and shall not waive any rights that they
may possess against Contractor because the acceptance by City, or the deposit
with City, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement.
This indemnity provision is effective regardless of any prior, concurrent, or
subsequent active or passive negligence by lndemnitees and shall operate to fully
indemnify lndemnitees against any such negligence.
d. Waiver of Right of Subrogation. Contractor, on behalf of itself and all parties
claiming under or through it, hereby waives all rights of subrogation and
contribution against the lndemnitees, while acting within the scope of their duties,
from all Claims arising out of or incident to the activities or operations performed
by or on behalf of the Contractor regardless of any prior, concurrent or subsequent
active or passive negligence by lndemnitees.
e. Survival. The provisions of this Section 12 shall survive the termination of this
Agreement and are in addition to any other rights or remedies that lndemnitees
may have under the law. Payment is not required as a condition precedent to an
lndemnitee's right to recover under this indemnity provision, and an entry of
judgment against a Contractor shall be conclusive in favor of the lndemnitee's right
to recover under this indemnity provision.
13. Insurance.
a. General Liability. Contractor shall at all times during the term of the Agreement
carry, maintain, and keep in full force and effect, a policy or policies of Commercial
General Liability Insurance, with minimum limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000)
for each occurrence and one million dollars ($1,000,000) general aggregate for
bodily injury, death, loss or property damage for products or completed operations
and any and all other activities undertaken by Contractor in the performance of this
Agreement. Said policy or policies shall be issued by an insurer admitted or
authorized to do business in the State of California and rated in AM. Best's
Insurance Guide with a rating of A:VII or better.
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b. Automobile Liability. Contractor shall at all times during the term of this
Agreement obtain, maintain, and keep in full force and effect, a policy or policies
of Automobile Liability Insurance, with minimum of one million dollars ($1,000,000)
per claim and occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate for
bodily injuries or death of one person and five hundred thousand dollars
($500,000) for property damage arising from one incident. . Said policy or policies
shall be issued by an insurer admitted or authorized to do business in the State of
California and rated in A.M. Best's Insurance Guide with a rating of A:Vll or better
c. Workers' Compensation. Contractor agrees to maintain in force at all times during
the performance of work under this Agreement workers' compensation insurance
as required by law. Contractor shall require any subcontractor similarly to provide
such compensation insurance for their respective employees.
d. Notice of Cancellation. All insurance policies shall provide that the insurance
coverage shall not be cancelled or modified by the insurance carrier without thirty
(30) days prior written notice to City, or ten (10) days notice if cancellation is due
to nonpayment of premium. Additionally, Contractor shall provide immediate
notice to the City if it receives a cancellation or policy revision notice from the
insurer. Contractor agrees that it will not cancel or reduce any required insurance
coverage. Contractor agrees that if it does not keep the aforesaid insurance in full
force and effect, City may either immediately terminate this Agreement or, if
insurance is available at a reasonable cost, City may take out the necessary
insurance and pay, at Contractor's expense, the premium thereon.
e. Entire Policy and Certificate of Insurance. At all times during the term of this
Agreement, Contractor shall maintain on file with the City Clerk both a copy of the
entire policy and a certificate of insurance showing that the aforesaid policies are
in effect in the required amounts. The commercial general liability policy and auto
insurance policy shall contain endorsements naming the City, its officers, agents
and employees as additional insureds.
f. Primary Coverage. The insurance provided by Contractor shall be primary to any
coverage available to City. The insurance policies (other than workers
compensation) shall include provisions for waiver of subrogation.
14. City Business License. Contractor must obtain a City Business License before
commencing any work under this Agreement.
15. Licenses, Consents and Approvals. Contractor warrants and represents that it has
secured all necessary licenses, consents and approvals to use, replace or maintain any
product or component as to which any property right or intellectual property right exists,
including computer software, and that the City has full legal title to the use and ownership
of the grinder pumps, including all parts therein. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and
hold the City and its elected officials, officers, employees, servants, attorneys, designated
volunteers, and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials,
harmless from any loss, claim or liability in any way related to a claim that City's use or
ownership of the grinder pumps or utilization of the Contractor to maintain or replace the
grinder pumps is violating federal, state or local laws, or any contractual provisions, or any
laws relating to trade names, licenses, franchises, copyrights, patents or other means of
protecting property rights, intellectual property rights and/or interests in products or
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inventions. Contractor shall bear all costs arising from the use of patented, copyrighted,
trade secret or trademarked documents, materials, equipment, devices or processes in
connection with its provision of the services under this Agreement. In the event the
ownership or use of the grinder pumps, including any part therein, is enjoined or otherwise
hindered for any of these reasons, Contractor, at its expense, shall secure for City the
right to continue using and owning the grinder pumps, including all parts therein, by
suspension of any injunction or by procuring a license or licenses for City. In the event
that utilization of the Contractor to maintain or replace the grinder pumps is held to
constitute an infringement and the use of any of the same or this Agreement is enjoined,
Contractor, at its expense, shall obtain the necessary licenses, consents or approvals to
maintain the grinder pumps, and all parts therein. Failure to remedy any such situation
immediately shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. This covenant shall
survive the termination of this Agreement.
16. Incorporation by Reference. All of the following documents are attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference: Workers' Compensation Certificate of Insurance;
Additional Insured Endorsement (Comprehensive General Liability); Additional Insured
Endorsement (Automobile Liability); and Additional Insured Endorsement (Excess
Liability).
17. Independent Contractor. Contractor is and shall at all times remain, as to the City, a wholly
independent contractor. Neither the City nor any of its agents shall have control over the
conduct of Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, except as herein set forth,
and Contractor is free to dispose of all portions of its time and activities which it is not
obligated to devote to the City in such a manner and to such persons, firms, or
corporations at the Contractor wishes except as expressly provided in this Agreement.
Contractor shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of the
City, bind the City in any manner, or otherwise act on behalf of the City as an agent.
Contractor shall not, at any time or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents,
servants or employees, are in any manner agents, servants or employees of City.
Contractor agrees to pay all required taxes on amounts paid to Contractor under this
Agreement, and to indemnify and hold the City harmless from any and all taxes,
assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against the City by reason of the
independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Contractor shall fully
comply with the workers' compensation law regarding Contractor and its employees.
Contractor further agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless from any failure of
Contractor to comply with applicable workers' compensation laws. The City shall have the
right to offset against the amount of any compensation due to Contractor under this
Agreement any amount due to the City from Contractor as a result of its failure to promptly
pay to the City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this Section.
18. Prevailing Wages. City and Contractor acknowledge that this project is a public work to
which prevailing wages apply. The document titled Terms for Compliance with California's
Labor Law Requirements is attached hereto as Attachment "B" and incorporated herein
by this reference.
19. Nondiscriminatory Employment. Contractor shall not unlawfully discriminate against any
individual based on race, color, religion, nationality, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age
or condition of disability. Contractor understands and agrees that it is bound by and will
comply with the nondiscrimination mandates of all statutes and local ordinances and
regulations.
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20. Compliance with Laws. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local
laws, ordinances, codes and regulations in force at the time Contractor performs pursuant
to this Agreement.
21. Payment Bond. Before July 1st of each year within the term of this Agreement as listed
in Section 3, Contractor shall obtain and submit a signed and notarized copy to the City of
a payment bond in an amount that is not less than thirty thousand dollars ($30,000), and
nothing in this Agreement shall be read to excuse this requirement. The required form
entitled Payment Bond (Labor and Materials) is attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference.
22. Contractor's Representations. Contractor represents, covenants and agrees that: a)
Contractor is licensed, qualified, and capable of furnishing the labor, materials, and
expertise necessary to perform the services in accordance with the terms and conditions
set forth in this Agreement; b) there are no obligations, commitments, or impediments of
any kind that will limit or prevent its full performance under this Agreement; c) there is no
litigation pending against Contractor, and Contractor is not the subject of any criminal
investigation or proceeding; and d) to Contractor's actual knowledge, neither Contractor
nor its personnel have been convicted of a felony.
23. Representation. The City's representative shall be the Director of Public Works or his or
her designee, and Contractor shall notify City of Contractor's designated representative.
These individuals shall be the primary contact persons for the parties regarding
performance of this Agreement.
24. Personnel. Contractor represents that it has, or shall secure at its own expense, all
personnel required to perform Contractor's services under this Agreement. Contractor
shall make reasonable efforts to maintain the continuity of Contractor's staff who are
assigned to perform the services hereunder and shall obtain the approval of the Director
of Public Works of all proposed staff members who will perform such services. Contractor
may associate with or employ associates or subcontractors in the performance of its
services under this Agreement, but at all times shall Contractor be responsible for its
associates and subcontractors' services.
25. Conflicts of Interest. Contractor agrees not to accept any employment or representation
during the term of this Agreement or within twelve (12) months after completion of the
work under this Agreement, which is or may likely make Contractor "financially interested,"
as provided in Government Code Section 1090 and 87100, in any decisions made by City
on any matter in connection with which Contractor has been retained pursuant to this
Agreement.
26. Non-Assignability; Subcontracting. Contractor shall not assign or transfer any interest in
this Agreement nor any part thereof, whether by assignment or novation, without the City's
prior written consent. Any purported assignment without written consent shall be null,
void, and of no effect, and Contractor shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify the City
and its officers, officials, employees, agents and representatives with respect to any claim,
demand or action arising from or relating to any unauthorized assignment.
27. Applicable Law. The validity, interpretation, and performance of this Agreement shall be
controlled by and construed under the laws of the State of California, excluding California's
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choice of law rules. Venue for any such action relating to this Agreement shall be in the
Los Angeles County Superior Court.
28. Attorneys' Fees. If any legal action or other proceeding, including action for declaratory
relief, is brought for the enforcement of this Agreement or because of an alleged dispute,
breach, default or misrepresentation in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees, experts' fees, and other costs,
in addition to any other relief to which the party may be entitled.
29. Titles. The titles used in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall in no way
define, limit or describe the scope or intent of this Agreement or any part of it.
30. Authority. Each of the persons executing this Agreement on behalf of Contractor warrants
and represents that he or she has the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of
Contractor and has the authority to bind Contractor to the performance of its obligations
hereunder.
31. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including any other documents incorporated herein by
specific reference, represents the entire and integrated agreement between City and
Contractor. This Agreement supersedes all prior oral or written negotiations,
representations or agreements. This Agreement may not be modified or amended, nor
any provision or breach waived, except in a writing signed by both parties which expressly
refers to this Agreement.
32. Construction. In the event of any asserted ambiguity in, or dispute regarding the
interpretation of any matter herein, the interpretation of this Agreement shall not be
resolved by any rules of interpretation providing for interpretation against the party who
causes the uncertainty to exist or against the party who drafted the Agreement or who
drafted that portion of the Agreement.
33. Non-waiver of Terms. Rights and Remedies. Waiver by either party of any one or more
of the conditions of performance under this Agreement shall not be a waiver of any other
condition of performance under this Agreement. In no event shall the making by the City
of any payment to Contractor constitute or be construed as a waiver by the City of any
breach of covenant, or any default which may then exist on the part of Contractor, and the
making of any such payment by the City shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or
remedy available to the City with regard to such breach or default.
34. Notice. Except as otherwise required by law, any notice or other communication
authorized or required by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed received
on (a) the day of delivery if delivered by hand or overnight courier service during
Contractor's or City's regular business hours or (b) on the third business day following
deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses listed below, or at
such other address as one party may notify the other:
To CITY:
Michael Throne, Director of Public Works
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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To CONTRACTOR:
Mr. Carlos Vazquez
All Area Services, Inc.
5742 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
35. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterpart originals, duplicate
originals, or both, each of which is deemed to be an original for all purposes.
36. Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or
otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of
this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed the within Agreement the day and
year first above written.
ATTEST
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
By: _____________ ~
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
ALL AREA SERVICES, INC.
("CONTRACTOR")
By:~~~~~~~~~~~~
Printed Name: -----------
Printed Name: -----------
Title: _____________ _
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Attachment "A":
Contractor's Rate Sheet
Attachment "A"
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Project Manager
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$1'12.00
$92.00
$134.00
$154.00
$120.00
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$168.00
$138.00
$201.00
$231.00
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2. Hydro Jetting-additional charges separate from labor charge
J\. 3" and Larger Lines-(frailer Jette1~
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l\·linit1m111 2.0 Hours @ $244.00 OT @ S366.00
Additional 1.0 Hours@ $92.00 OT@ $138.00
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$184.00
$268.00
$308.00
$240.00
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Attachment "B":
Terms for Compliance with California's Labor Law Requirements
1. Contractor acknowledges that the project as defined in this Agreement between
Contractor and the City, to which this Terms for Compliance with California Labor Law
Requirements is attached and incorporated by reference, is a "public work" as defined in Division
2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code ("Chapter 1").
Further, Contractor acknowledges that this Agreement is subject to (a) Chapter 1, including
without limitation Labor Code Section 1771 and (b) the rules and regulations established by the
Director of Industrial Relations ("DIR") implementing such statutes. Contractor shall perform all
work on the project as a public work. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by all the terms,
rules and regulations described in 1(a) and 1(b) as though set forth in full herein.
2. California law requires the inclusion of specific Labor Code provisions in certain
contracts. The inclusion of such specific provisions below, whether or not required by California
law, does not alter the meaning or scope of Section 1 of this document.
3. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773.2, copies of the prevailing rate of per diem
wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to perform the Agreement are on
file at City Hall and will be made available to any interested party on request. Contractor
acknowledges receipt of a copy of the DIR determination of such prevailing rate of per diem
wages, and Contractor shall post such rates at each job site covered by this Agreement.
4. Contractor shall post job site notices, as prescribed by regulation.
5. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code
Sections 177 4 and 1775 concerning the payment of prevailing rates of wages to workers and the
penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages. Contractor shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit two
hundred dollars ($200) for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than
the prevailing rates as determined by the DIR for the work or craft in which the worker is employed
for any public work done pursuant to this Agreement by Contractor or by any subcontractor.
6. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code
Section 1776, which requires Contractor and each subcontractor to: keep accurate payroll records
and verify such records in writing under penalty of perjury, as specified in Section 1776; certify
and make such payroll records available for inspection as provided by Section 1776; and inform
the City of the location of the records.
7. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code
Sections 1777.5, 1777.6 and 1777.7 and California Administrative Code Title 8, Section 200 et
seq. concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects. Contractor shall be
responsible for compliance with these aforementioned Sections for all apprenticeable
occupations. Prior to commencing work under this Agreement, Contractor shall provide City with
a copy of the information submitted to any applicable apprenticeship program. Within sixty (60)
days after concluding work pursuant to this Agreement, Contractor and each of its subcontractors
shall submit to the CITY a verified statement of the journeyman and apprentice hours performed
under this Agreement.
8. Contractor acknowledges that eight (8) hours labor constitutes a legal day's work.
Contractor shall comply with and be bound by Labor Code Section 1810. Contractor shall comply
with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1813 concerning penalties for workers
who work excess hours. Contractor shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit twenty-five dollars ($25)
for each worker employed in the performance of this Agreement by Contractor or by any
subcontractor for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work
more than eight (8) hours in any one (1) calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one calendar
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week in violation of the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Labor Code.
Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1815, work performed by employees of Contractor in excess of
8 hours per day, and 40 hours during any one week shall be permitted upon public work upon
compensation for all hours worked in excess of 8 hours per day at not less than 1/2 times the
basic rate of pay.
9. Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700 provide that every employer will be required
to secure the payment of compensation to its employees. In accordance with the provisions of
California Labor Code Section 1861, Contractor hereby certifies as follows:
"I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require
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 of
this contract."
10. For every subcontractor who will perform work on the project, Contractor shall be
responsible for such subcontractor's compliance with Chapter 1 and Labor Code Sections 1860
and 3700, and Contractor shall include in the written contract between it and each subcontractor
a copy of those statutory provisions and a requirement that each subcontractor shall comply with
those statutory provisions. Contractor shall be required to take all actions necessary to enforce
such contractual provisions and ensure subcontractor's compliance, including without limitation,
conducting a periodic review of the certified payroll records of the subcontractor and upon
becoming aware of the failure of the subcontractor to pay his or her workers the specified
prevailing rate of wages. Contractor shall diligently take corrective action to halt or rectify any
failure.
11. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, hold
harmless and defend (at Contractor's expense with counsel reasonably acceptable to the City)
the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and independent contractors serving in the role
of City officials, and volunteers from and against any demand or claim for damages,
compensation, fines, penalties or other amounts arising out of or incidental to any acts or
omissions listed above by any person or entity (including Contractor, its subcontractors, and each
of their officials, officers, employees and agents) in connection with any work undertaken or in
connection with the Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all consequential
damages, attorneys' fees, and other related costs and expenses. All duties of Contractor under
this Section shall survive termination of the Agreement.
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Attachment B
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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered this 161h day of September, 2014, by and
between the CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a California municipal corporation ("City") and
MUL Tl W SYSTEMS, INC. ("Contractor").
In consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Scope of Services. Contractor shall perform the work and provide all labor, materials,
equipment and services in a good and workmanlike manner for the project identified as
the Abalone Cove Sewer System Maintenance Services ("Project"), including providing
replacement pumps, as described in this Agreement. Upon written notification of
mechanical malfunctions from the City, Contractor shall dispatch workers to perform with
due diligence the services requested by the City.
2. Extra Work. Extra work, when ordered in writing by the Director of Public Works and
accepted by the Contractor, shall be paid for under written work order in accordance with
the terms therein provided. Payment for extra work will be made at the unit price or lump
sum previously agreed upon in writing between the Contractor and the Director of Public
Works. All extra work shall be adjusted daily upon report sheet furnished by the Contractor,
prepared by the Director of Public Works, and signed by both parties, and said daily report
shall be considered thereafter the true records of extra work done.
3. Term. This Agreement shall commence on September 17, 2014, and shall terminate on
June 30, 2018, unless sooner terminated pursuant to Section 11 of this Agreement.
4. Time. Time is of the essence in this Agreement.
5. Force Majeure. Neither the City nor Contractor shall be responsible for delays in
performance under this Agreement due to causes beyond its control, including but not
limited to acts of God, acts of the public enemy, acts of the Government, fires, floods or
other casualty, epidemics, earthquakes, labor stoppages or slowdowns, freight
embargoes, unusually severe weather, and supplier delays due to such causes. Neither
economic nor market conditions nor the financial condition of either party shall be
considered a cause to excuse delay pursuant to this Section. Each party shall notify the
other promptly in writing of each such excusable delay, its cause and its expected delay,
and shall upon request update such notice.
6. Compensation. In consideration of the services rendered hereunder, City shall pay
Contractor a not to exceed amount of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) per fiscal year, in
accordance with the prices as submitted in Contractor's Schedule of Hourly Rates,
attached hereto as Attachment "A" and incorporated herein by this reference, which in any
case shall meet or exceed prevailing wage rates. The rates in Attachment "A" shall be in
effect through the end of the Agreement. In the event of any conflict between the terms of
this Agreement and incorporated documents, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
7. Payments. Contractor shall submit monthly invoices for the percentage of work completed
in the previous month. City agrees to authorize payment for all undisputed invoice
amounts within thirty (30) days of receipt of each invoice. City agrees to use its best efforts
to notify Contractor of any disputed invoice amounts or claimed completion percentages
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within ten (10) days of the receipt of each invoice. However, City's failure to timely notify
Contractor of a disputed amount or claimed completion percentage shall not be deemed
a waiver of City's right to challenge such amount or percentage. Additionally, in the event
City fails to pay any undisputed amounts due Contractor within forty-five (45) days after
invoices are received by City, then City agrees that Contractor shall have the right to
consider said default a total breach of this Agreement and be terminated by Contractor
without liability to Contractor upon ten (10) working days advance written notice.
8. Taxes. Contractor shall calculate payment for all sales, unemployment, old age pension
and other taxes imposed by local, State of California and federal law. These payments
are included in the total amounts in Attachment "A."
9. Audit. The City or its representative shall have the option of inspecting, auditing, or
inspecting and auditing all records and other written materials used by Contractor in
preparing its billings to the City as a condition precedent to any payment to Contractor.
Contractor will promptly furnish documents requested by the City. Additionally, Contractor
shall be subject to State Auditor examination and audit at the request of the City or as part
of any audit of the City, for a period of three (3) years after final payment under this
Agreement.
10. Unresolved Disputes. In the event of any dispute or controversy with the City over any
matter whatsoever, Contractor shall not cause any delay or cessation in or of work, but
shall proceed with the performance of the work in dispute. Rancho Palos Verdes
Municipal Code chapter 3.24 ("Claims Against the City") shall govern the procedures of
the claim process, and these provisions are incorporated herein by this reference.
11. Termination. The City may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause
without penalty upon thirty (30) days' written notice. In the event of termination without
fault or failure to perform of Contractor, City shall pay Contractor for all services
satisfactorily rendered prior to date of termination, as determined by the Director of Public
Works, and such payment shall be in full satisfaction of all services rendered hereunder;
provided, in no event shall the amount of money paid under the foregoing provisions of
this paragraph exceed the amount which would have been paid to Contractor for the full
performance of the services described in this Agreement.
12. Indemnity.
a. Contractor's Duty. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Contractor shall
defend, indemnify, and hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials,
officers, employees, volunteers, agents, successors, assigns, and those City
agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials (collectively
"lndemnitees") from and against any and all claims (including, without limitation,
claims for bodily injury, death or damage to property), demands, obligations,
damages, actions, causes of action, proceedings, suits, losses, stop payment
notices, judgments, fines, liens, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses of every
kind and nature whatsoever, in any manner arising out of or incident to any act,
failure to act, error or omission of Contractor or any of its officers, agents, servants,
employees, subcontractors, material suppliers, or their officers, agents, servants
or employees, arising out of the Agreement, including without limitation, the
payment of all consequential damages, attorneys' fees, experts' fees, and other
related costs and expenses (individually, a "Claim," or collectively, "Claims").
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Further, Contractor shall appoint competent defense counsel approved by the City
Attorney at Contractor's own cost, expense and risk, to defend any and all such
Claims that may be brought or instituted against lndemnitees. Contractor shall pay
and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against
lndemnitees in any such Claim. Contractor shall reimburse lndemnitees for any
and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of them in connection therewith
or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided. Contractor's obligation to indemnify
shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Contractor or
lndemnitees. This indemnity shall apply to all Claims regardless of whether any
insurance policies are applicable.
b. Civil Code Exception. Nothing in the paragraph above this one shall be construed
to encompass lndemnitees' sole negligence or willful misconduct to the limited
extent that the underlying Agreement is subject to Civil Code Section 2782(a) or
the City's active negligence to the limited extent that the underlying Agreement is
subject to Civil Code Section 2782(b ).
c. Nonwaiver of Rights. lndemnitees do not and shall not waive any rights that they
may possess against Contractor because the acceptance by City, or the deposit
with City, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement.
This indemnity provision is effective regardless of any prior, concurrent, or
subsequent active or passive negligence by lndemnitees and shall operate to fully
indemnify lndemnitees against any such negligence.
d. Waiver of Right of Subrogation. Contractor, on behalf of itself and all parties
claiming under or through it, hereby waives all rights of subrogation and
contribution against the lndemnitees, while acting within the scope of their duties,
from all Claims arising out of or incident to the activities or operations performed
by or on behalf of the Contractor regardless of any prior, concurrent or subsequent
active or passive negligence by lndemnitees.
e. Survival. The provisions of this Section 12 shall survive the termination of this
Agreement and are in addition to any other rights or remedies that lndemnitees
may have under the law. Payment is not required as a condition precedent to an
lndemnitee's right to recover under this indemnity provision, and an entry of
judgment against a Contractor shall be conclusive in favor of the lndemnitee's right
to recover under this indemnity provision.
13. Insurance.
a. General Liability. Contractor shall at all times during the term of the Agreement
carry, maintain, and keep in full force and effect, a policy or policies of Commercial
General Liability Insurance, with minimum limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000)
for each occurrence and one million dollars ($1,000,000) general aggregate for
bodily injury, death, loss or property damage for products or completed operations
and any and all other activities undertaken by Contractor in the performance of this
Agreement. Said policy or policies shall be issued by an insurer admitted or
authorized to do business in the State of California and rated in AM. Best's
Insurance Guide with a rating of A:VII or better.
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b. Automobile Liability. Contractor shall at all times during the term of this
Agreement obtain, maintain, and keep in full force and effect, a policy or policies
of Automobile Liability Insurance, with minimum of one million dollars ($1,000,000)
per claim and occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate for
bodily injuries or death of one person and five hundred thousand dollars
($500,000) for property damage arising from one incident. . Said policy or policies
shall be issued by an insurer admitted or authorized to do business in the State of
California and rated in A.M. Best's Insurance Guide with a rating of A:Vll or better
c. Workers' Compensation. Contractor agrees to maintain in force at all times during
the performance of work under this Agreement workers' compensation insurance
as required by law. Contractor shall require any subcontractor similarly to provide
such compensation insurance for their respective employees.
d. Notice of Cancellation. All insurance policies shall provide that the insurance
coverage shall not be cancelled or modified by the insurance carrier without thirty
(30) days prior written notice to City, or ten (10) days notice if cancellation is due
to nonpayment of premium. Additionally, Contractor shall provide immediate
notice to the City if it receives a cancellation or policy revision notice from the
insurer. Contractor agrees that it will not cancel or reduce any required insurance
coverage. Contractor agrees that if it does not keep the aforesaid insurance in full
force and effect, City may either immediately terminate this Agreement or, if
insurance is available at a reasonable cost, City may take out the necessary
insurance and pay, at Contractor's expense, the premium thereon.
e. Entire Policy and Certificate of Insurance. At all times during the term of this
Agreement, Contractor shall maintain on file with the City Clerk both a copy of the
entire policy and a certificate of insurance showing that the aforesaid policies are
in effect in the required amounts. The commercial general liability policy and auto
insurance policy shall contain endorsements naming the City, its officers, agents
and employees as additional insureds.
f. Primary Coverage. The insurance provided by Contractor shall be primary to any
coverage available to City. The insurance policies (other than workers
compensation) shall include provisions for waiver of subrogation.
14. City Business License. Contractor must obtain a City Business License before
commencing any work under this Agreement.
15. Licenses. Consents and Approvals. Contractor warrants and represents that it has
secured all necessary licenses, consents and approvals to use, replace or maintain any
product or component as to which any property right or intellectual property right exists,
including computer software, and that the City has full legal title to the use and ownership
of the grinder pumps, including all parts therein. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and
hold the City and its elected officials, officers, employees, servants, attorneys, designated
volunteers, and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials,
harmless from any loss, claim or liability in any way related to a claim that City's use or
ownership of the grinder pumps or utilization of the Contractor to maintain or replace the
grinder pumps is violating federal, state or local laws, or any contractual provisions, or any
laws relating to trade names, licenses, franchises, copyrights, patents or other means of
protecting property rights, intellectual property rights and/or interests in products or
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inventions. Contractor shall bear all costs arising from the use of patented, copyrighted,
trade secret or trademarked documents, materials, equipment, devices or processes in
connection with its provision of the services under this Agreement. In the event the
ownership or use of the grinder pumps, including any part therein, is enjoined or otherwise
hindered for any of these reasons, Contractor, at its expense, shall secure for City the
right to continue using and owning the grinder pumps, including all parts therein, by
suspension of any injunction or by procuring a license or licenses for City. In the event
that utilization of the Contractor to maintain or replace the grinder pumps is held to
constitute an infringement and the use of any of the same or this Agreement is enjoined,
Contractor, at its expense, shall obtain the necessary licenses, consents or approvals to
maintain the grinder pumps, and all parts therein. Failure to remedy any such situation
immediately shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. This covenant shall
survive the termination of this Agreement.
16. Incorporation by Reference. All of the following documents are attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference: Workers' Compensation Certificate of Insurance;
Additional Insured Endorsement (Comprehensive General Liability); Additional Insured
Endorsement (Automobile Liability); and Additional Insured Endorsement (Excess
Liability).
17. Independent Contractor. Contractor is and shall at all times remain, as to the City, a wholly
independent contractor. Neither the City nor any of its agents shall have control over the
conduct of Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, except as herein set forth,
and Contractor is free to dispose of all portions of its time and activities which it is not
obligated to devote to the City in such a manner and to such persons, firms, or
corporations at the Contractor wishes except as expressly provided in this Agreement.
Contractor shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of the
City, bind the City in any manner, or otherwise act on behalf of the City as an agent.
Contractor shall not, at any time or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents,
servants or employees, are in any manner agents, servants or employees of City.
Contractor agrees to pay all required taxes on amounts paid to Contractor under this
Agreement, and to indemnify and hold the City harmless from any and all taxes,
assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against the City by reason of the
independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Contractor shall fully
comply with the workers' compensation law regarding Contractor and its employees.
Contractor further agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless from any failure of
Contractor to comply with applicable workers' compensation laws. The City shall have the
right to offset against the amount of any compensation due to Contractor under this
Agreement any amount due to the City from Contractor as a result of its failure to promptly
pay to the City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this Section.
18. Prevailing Wages. City and Contractor acknowledge that this project is a public work to
which prevailing wages apply. The document titled Terms for Compliance with California's
Labor Law Requirements is attached hereto as Attachment "B" and incorporated herein
by this reference.
19. Nondiscriminatory Employment. Contractor shall not unlawfully discriminate against any
individual based on race, color, religion, nationality, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age
or condition of disability. Contractor understands and agrees that it is bound by and will
comply with the nondiscrimination mandates of all statutes and local ordinances and
regulations.
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20. Compliance with Laws. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local
laws, ordinances, codes and regulations in force at the time Contractor performs pursuant
to this Agreement.
21. Payment Bond. Before July 1st of each year within the term of this Agreement as listed
in Section 3, Contractor shall obtain and submit a signed and notarized copy to the City of
a payment bond in an amount that is not less than thirty thousand dollars ($30,000), and
nothing in this Agreement shall be read to excuse this requirement. The required form
entitled Payment Bond (Labor and Materials) is attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference.
22. Contractor's Representations. Contractor represents, covenants and agrees that: a)
Contractor is licensed, qualified, and capable of furnishing the labor, materials, and
expertise necessary to perform the services in accordance with the terms and conditions
set forth in this Agreement; b) there are no obligations, commitments, or impediments of
any kind that will limit or prevent its full performance under this Agreement; c) there is no
litigation pending against Contractor, and Contractor is not the subject of any criminal
investigation or proceeding; and d) to Contractor's actual knowledge, neither Contractor
nor its personnel have been convicted of a felony.
23. Representation. The City's representative shall be the Director of Public Works or his or
her designee, and Contractor shall notify City of Contractor's designated representative.
These individuals shall be the primary contact persons for the parties regarding
performance of this Agreement.
24. Personnel. Contractor represents that it has, or shall secure at its own expense, all
personnel required to perform Contractor's services under this Agreement. Contractor
shall make reasonable efforts to maintain the continuity of Contractor's staff who are
assigned to perform the services hereunder and shall obtain the approval of the Director
of Public Works of all proposed staff members who will perform such services. Contractor
may associate with or employ associates or subcontractors in the performance of its
services under this Agreement, but at all times shall Contractor be responsible for its
associates and subcontractors' services.
25. Conflicts of Interest. Contractor agrees not to accept any employment or representation
during the term of this Agreement or within twelve (12) months after completion of the
work under this Agreement, which is or may likely make Contractor "financially interested,"
as provided in Government Code Section 1090 and 87100, in any decisions made by City
on any matter in connection with which Contractor has been retained pursuant to this
Agreement.
26. Non-Assignability; Subcontracting. Contractor shall not assign or transfer any interest in
this Agreement nor any part thereof, whether by assignment or novation, without the City's
prior written consent. Any purported assignment without written consent shall be null,
void, and of no effect, and Contractor shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify the City
and its officers, officials, employees, agents and representatives with respect to any claim,
demand or action arising from or relating to any unauthorized assignment.
27. Applicable Law. The validity, interpretation, and performance of this Agreement shall be
controlled by and construed under the laws of the State of California, excluding California's
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choice of law rules. Venue for any such action relating to this Agreement shall be in the
Los Angeles County Superior Court.
28. Attorneys' Fees. If any legal action or other proceeding, including action for declaratory
relief, is brought for the enforcement of this Agreement or because of an alleged dispute,
breach, default or misrepresentation in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees, experts' fees, and other costs,
in addition to any other relief to which the party may be entitled.
29. Titles. The titles used in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall in no way
define, limit or describe the scope or intent of this Agreement or any part of it.
30. Authority. Each of the persons executing this Agreement on behalf of Contractor warrants
and represents that he or she has the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of
Contractor and has the authority to bind Contractor to the performance of its obligations
hereunder.
31. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including any other documents incorporated herein by
specific reference, represents the entire and integrated agreement between City and
Contractor. This Agreement supersedes all prior oral or written negotiations,
representations or agreements. This Agreement may not be modified or amended, nor
any provision or breach waived, except in a writing signed by both parties which expressly
refers to this Agreement.
32. Construction. In the event of any asserted ambiguity in, or dispute regarding the
interpretation of any matter herein, the interpretation of this Agreement shall not be
resolved by any rules of interpretation providing for interpretation against the party who
causes the uncertainty to exist or against the party who drafted the Agreement or who
drafted that portion of the Agreement.
33. Non-waiver of Terms. Rights and Remedies. Waiver by either party of any one or more
of the conditions of performance under this Agreement shall not be a waiver of any other
condition of performance under this Agreement. In no event shall the making by the City
of any payment to Contractor constitute or be construed as a waiver by the City of any
breach of covenant, or any default which may then exist on the part of Contractor, and the
making of any such payment by the City shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or
remedy available to the City with regard to such breach or default.
34. Notice. Except as otherwise required by law, any notice or other communication
authorized or required by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed received
on (a) the day of delivery if delivered by hand or overnight courier service during
Contractor's or City's regular business hours or (b) on the third business day following
deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses listed below, or at
such other address as one party may notify the other:
To CITY:
Michael Throne, Director of Public Works
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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To CONTRACTOR:
Mr. Wen Wang
Multi W Systems, Inc.
2615 Strozier Ave.
El Monte, CA 91733
35. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterpart originals, duplicate
originals, or both, each of which is deemed to be an original for all purposes.
36. Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or
otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of
this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed the within Agreement the day and
year first above written.
ATTEST
Dated: ----------
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
By: _____________ _
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
By: ___________ _
City Attorney
MUL Tl W SYSTEMS, INC.
("CONTRACTOR")
By: _____________ _
Printed Name:
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Title: ____________ _
By: _____________ _
Printed Name:
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Title: -------------
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Attachment "A":
Contractor's Schedule of Hourly Rates
Attachment "A"
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Date: 8·25-2014
This is Multi W Systems' Schedule of hourly rates for City of Rancho Palos Verdes
A. field labor
business hour per
person
$85.00
B. Shop labor
business hour per
person
$55.00
Please note:
1. Business hour:
2. Off business hour:
off business hour
per person
$125.00
off business hour
per person
$80.00
Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM -5:00 PM
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
Anytime between 5:00 Pm and 8:00 Am
3. vacuum truck service not included and is additional cost.
4. 2 hours travelling time will be added to each service trip
5. Repair material are not included and will be added
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Attachment "B":
Terms for Compliance with California's Labor Law Requirements
1. Contractor acknowledges that the project as defined in this Agreement between
Contractor and the City, to which this Terms for Compliance with California Labor Law
Requirements is attached and incorporated by reference, is a "public work" as defined in Division
2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code ("Chapter 1").
Further, Contractor acknowledges that this Agreement is subject to (a) Chapter 1, including
without limitation Labor Code Section 1771 and (b) the rules and regulations established by the
Director of Industrial Relations ("DIR") implementing such statutes. Contractor shall perform all
work on the project as a public work. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by all the terms,
rules and regulations described in 1(a) and 1(b) as though set forth in full herein.
2. California law requires the inclusion of specific Labor Code provisions in certain
contracts. The inclusion of such specific provisions below, whether or not required by California
law, does not alter the meaning or scope of Section 1 of this document.
3. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773.2, copies of the prevailing rate of per diem
wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to perform the Agreement are on
file at City Hall and will be made available to any interested party on request. Contractor
acknowledges receipt of a copy of the DIR determination of such prevailing rate of per diem
wages, and Contractor shall post such rates at each job site covered by this Agreement.
4. Contractor shall post job site notices, as prescribed by regulation.
5. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code
Sections 177 4 and 1775 concerning the payment of prevailing rates of wages to workers and the
penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages. Contractor shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit two
hundred dollars ($200) for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than
the prevailing rates as determined by the DIR for the work or craft in which the worker is employed
for any public work done pursuant to this Agreement by Contractor or by any subcontractor.
6. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code
Section 1776, which requires Contractor and each subcontractor to: keep accurate payroll records
and verify such records in writing under penalty of perjury, as specified in Section 1776; certify
and make such payroll records available for inspection as provided by Section 1776; and inform
the City of the location of the records.
7. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code
Sections 1777.5, 1777.6 and 1777.7 and California Administrative Code Title 8, Section 200 et
seq. concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects. Contractor shall be
responsible for compliance with these aforementioned Sections for all apprenticeable
occupations. Prior to commencing work under this Agreement, Contractor shall provide City with
a copy of the information submitted to any applicable apprenticeship program. Within sixty (60)
days after concluding work pursuant to this Agreement, Contractor and each of its subcontractors
shall submit to the CITY a verified statement of the journeyman and apprentice hours performed
under this Agreement.
8. Contractor acknowledges that eight (8) hours labor constitutes a legal day's work.
Contractor shall comply with and be bound by Labor Code Section 1810. Contractor shall comply
with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1813 concerning penalties for workers
who work excess hours. Contractor shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit twenty-five dollars ($25)
for each worker employed in the performance of this Agreement by Contractor or by any
subcontractor for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work
more than eight (8) hours in any one (1) calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one calendar
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week in violation of the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Labor Code.
Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1815, work performed by employees of Contractor in excess of
8 hours per day, and 40 hours during any one week shall be permitted upon public work upon
compensation for all hours worked in excess of 8 hours per day at not less than 1/2 times the
basic rate of pay.
9. California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700 provide that every employer will be
required to secure the payment of compensation to its employees. In accordance with the
provisions of California Labor Code Section 1861, Contractor hereby certifies as follows:
"I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require
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 of
this contract."
10. For every subcontractor who will perform work on the project, Contractor shall be
responsible for such subcontractor's compliance with Chapter 1 and Labor Code Sections 1860
and 3700, and Contractor shall include in the written contract between it and each subcontractor
a copy of those statutory provisions and a requirement that each subcontractor shall comply with
those statutory provisions. Contractor shall be required to take all actions necessary to enforce
such contractual provisions and ensure subcontractor's compliance, including without limitation,
conducting a periodic review of the certified payroll records of the subcontractor and upon
becoming aware of the failure of the subcontractor to pay his or her workers the specified
prevailing rate of wages. Contractor shall diligently take corrective action to halt or rectify any
failure.
11. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, hold
harmless and defend (at Contractor's expense with counsel reasonably acceptable to the City)
the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and independent contractors serving in the role
of City officials, and volunteers from and against any demand or claim for damages,
compensation, fines, penalties or other amounts arising out of or incidental to any acts or
omissions listed above by any person or entity (including Contractor, its subcontractors, and each
of their officials, officers, employees and agents) in connection with any work undertaken or in
connection with the Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all consequential
damages, attorneys' fees, and other related costs and expenses. All duties of Contractor under
this Section shall survive termination of the Agreement.
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