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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: LUCY DEMIRJIAN, PROJECT MANAGER
DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2022
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR OLD SCHOOLHOUSE RENOVATION
AND HISTORIC ROW IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Azusa is requesting qualified firms to submit a proposal for design and construction services
for the restoration of the historic “Old Schoolhouse” building, and concept design and construction for the
“Historic Row” project. The City anticipates selecting firm(s) to provide services on design and
construction for the restoration of the historic structure and surrounding area improvements.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action:
1. Authorize staff to circulate a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Old Schoolhouse renovation and
Historic Row improvements.
ANALYSIS:
The “Old Schoolhouse” building is considered valuable from an architectural standpoint due to it being
one of the only surviving single room wood framed school houses in the San Gabriel Valley. On February
15, 2022, the Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) Board of Trustees certified the environmental impact
report for the Old Schoolhouse building (Final EIR). That certification allowed the City of Azusa, as a
responsible agency, to rely on the Final EIR and pursue funding to relocate the Old Schoolhouse building
to Veteran’s Freedom Park. On February 2, 2022, the City entered a Memorandum of Understanding with
the AUSD concerning the transfer of ownership of the Old Schoolhouse building, with the intent to restore
and preserve the historic and culturally significant structure. Through the efforts of Senator Rubio and
Assemblymember Rubio, the City was awarded a $3 million grant in the 2022-23 State budget to move,
restore and curate the historic landmark and the surrounding area of its new home, what the City is
planning to call Azusa’s Historic Row. On October 13, 2022, the Old Schoolhouse was relocated between
the City’s Historical Museum and the Barnes House (City’s first permitted home).
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
12/5/2022
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Old Schoolhouse and Historic Row
December 5, 2022
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The City of Azusa has the following goals for the restoration of the Historic Schoolhouse and Historic
Row:
• Restoration of the exterior and interior of the Historic Schoolhouse for reuse as a showcase
house, voting and/or cultural center. The proposed alterations to the Old Schoolhouse would
be consistent with the Secretary’s Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties for adaptive
reuse.
• Design and construction of curated space around the building to connect adjacent historic
buildings as part of “Historic Row.”
Authorization of the subject RFP and release thereof are the first steps in securing qualified professionals
to restore the landmark and surrounding area.
FISCAL IMPACT:
All project costs will be paid for by state grant funds, made available through the efforts of Senator Rubio
and Assemblymember Rubio.
Prepared by: Reviewed by:
Lucy Demirjian Nico De Anda-Scaia
Project Manager Deputy City Manager
Fiscal Review by: Reviewed and Approved by:
Talika M. Johnson Sergio Gonzalez
Director of Administrative Services City Manager
Attachment:
1. Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for Old Schoolhouse and Historic Row
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City of Azusa
Request for Proposals:
Design and Restoration
Old Schoolhouse and Historic Row
Proposals Due:
5:30 P.M.
January 5, 2023
City of Azusa
City Clerk’s Office
213 E. Foothill Blvd
Azusa, CA 91702
Contact:
C ity of Azusa
213 East Foothill Boulevard
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 812-5004
Attachment 1
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Table of Contents
Important Dates
RFQ ISSUED: DECEMBER 7, 2022
REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION DEADLINE: DECMEBER 27, 2022
PROPOSALS DUE: JANUARY 5, 2023
INTERVIEWS: JANURARY 16-19, 2023
AWARD DATE (TENTATIVE): FEBRUARY 20, 2023
I. Introduction 3
II. Geographic Area 3
III. Project Overview
IV. History
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V. Scope of Services 4
VI. Consultant’s Responsibilities 5
VII. Submittal Content and Procedures 5
VIII. Evaluation and Selection Process 6
IX. Contract 7
X. Submission of Proposals 7
XI. General RFP Conditions 7
XII. Award of Contract 8
XIII. Appendix A: Contract Template 9
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I. Introduction
The City of Azusa is requesting qualified firms to submit a proposal to provide design and
construction services for the restoration of the historic “Old Schoolhouse” building and concept
design and construction for the “Historic Row” project. The proposed project is located at the
northern end of Veterans Freedom Park, 213 E. Foothill Blvd. Situated behind the City Hall
complex and abutting the Metro Gold Line light rail are three historic buildings: The Durrell House,
the Barnes House, and the recently relocated Old Schoolhouse.
II. Geographic Area
The City of Azusa is the 11th oldest city in Los Angeles County and the fifth oldest in the San
Gabriel Valley. Incorporated in 1898, the City was built upon street systems and city blocks using
a grid pattern. The City operates under the council/administration form of government. It is a full-
service city except for its Fire Department which is contracted with Los Angeles County Fire
Department. The City covers approximately 10 square miles and boasts a diverse population of
over 50,000. The estimated median household income is over $65,900. The City is proud of its mix
of small businesses, support services, manufacturers and large institutional employers such as
Azusa Pacific University. The City is home to Azusa Pacific University (10,000 students), nearby
Citrus College (15,000 students) and 18 schools with 9,600 students in the Azusa Unified School
District. Two Metro Gold Line Light Rail Stations have been operational since early March 2016
as part of the Foothill Gold Line from Pasadena to Azusa. The stations are located in the heart of
downtown, Azusa Downtown Station, and adjacent to Azusa Pacific University and Citrus College,
APU/Citrus College Station.
The City is strategically located off the 210 Freeway within a 30 minute drive to Pasadena, Orange
County, Inland Empire, and the Ontario International Airport. In addition to its convenient freeway
access, Azusa offers several major traffic corridors including the renowned U.S. Route 66 (Foothill
Boulevard) which runs east to west through the community. The California State Route 39 runs
north to the newly designated San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and south to the beach.
III. Project Overview
The City of Azusa has the following goals for the restoration of the Historic Schoolhouse and
Historic Row:
• Restoration of the exterior and interior of the Historic Schoolhouse for reuse as a museum or
cultural center. The proposed alterations to the Old Schoolhouse would be consistent with the
Secretary’s Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties for adaptive reuse.
• Design and construction of curated space around the building to connect adjacent historic
buildings as part of “Historic Row.”
Qualified firms may submit proposal for either services or all services.
IV. History
The Old Schoolhouse is vacant and was previously used by Slauson Middle School and the
District as storage. Prior to its relocation to Veterans Freedom Park, the structure was relocated to
the Middle School in 1946 from its original location at the former Riley School on 4th Street,
between Soldano Avenue and Pasadena Avenue, where the structure was the first kindergarten
facility. The building has been identified as school housing for Mexican and Latino children
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before the District was required by federal law to integrate their schools in 1946. The Old
Schoolhouse is associated with the history of education in the City of Azusa and appears to be the
oldest and last remaining one-room schoolhouse in Azusa and the San Gabriel Valley. The Old
Schoolhouse is eligible for listing in the California Register.
The City purchased the building from the Azusa Unified School District with the goal to renovate
the building for adaptive reuse. On October 13, 2022, the building was relocated to its new site at
Veterans Freedom Park. The Old Schoolhouse is in poor condition. The building was previously
occupied by a caretaker and then used for storage. It has been minimally maintained and is now in
disrepair.
OLD SCHOOLHOUSE
The Old Schoolhouse is a single-story, rectangular-massed, wood-frame building measuring
approximately 56 feet long by 34 feet wide overall. The exterior of the Old Schoolhouse building
was remodeled in 1929 and currently presents a Craftsman style exterior. Minor alterations were
made to the interior and exterior of the building when it was first moved in 1946.
The building interior includes the following spaces (generally from west to east): a bathroom,
laundry room, kitchenette, storage room, smaller classroom area, and the main classroom. The
interior spaces were modified from their original condition with false walls, but the main
classroom would have extended the width of the building in its original condition.
The original exterior of the building was remodeled in 1929 and altered with room additions to
the north and south elevations, which were later removed. The main entrance into the building is
on the eastern façade under an awning supported by round metal posts. Concrete steps lead to the
front door, and red brick planters are on each side of the steps. The awning support posts are set
in the red brick planters. A large window opening to the north of the front door is covered over
with plywood; remaining windows include three sets of jointed bi-fold casement windows on the
north and south sides of the building
HISTORIC ROW
Located at the northern end of Veteran's Freedom Park, along the rail line, is a row of three
historic structures. All of these structures have been relocated to their current site for the purpose
of preservation and adaptive reuse for the community. The Durrell House, the first known house
constructed in the City, is currently utilized as the Historical Society Museum. The Barnes House,
the first permitted house in the City, is used for records ad meetings related to the Sister City
program. The Old Schoolhouse, situated in between the Durrell and Barnes houses, is planned for
adaptive reuse as a community and cultural center, showcasing the history of the building. A
walking pathway along Historic Row extends from Dalton Avenue to Alameda Avenue, complete
with archways installed in commemoration of the City’s centennial. Directly adjacent to the park
is the historic “Santa Fe Depot” building, which is proposed to be renovated as part of a separate
project that will serve as a connection to Azusa’s downtown district.
V. Scope of Services
The proposal consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools,
supervision, and other facilities necessary to prepare and submit completed architectural, civil,
mechanical, electrical, structural, construction plans and specification documents for the
renovation and rehabilitation of the Schoolhouse.
a) Renovation of Old Schoolhouse building, fully consistent with the Secretary’s Standards and
Guidelines.
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• Demolish brick planters, front entrance canopy, concrete stoops at the front and rear of the
building.
• Construct new, period-appropriate, wood stoops with ADA-approved ramps.
• Seismic retrofit: anchor building to masonry foundation.
• Seismic retrofit: repair concrete foundation piers.
• Repair and/or replace wood siding and trim.
• Repair and replace roof framing.
• New plywood diaphragm at roof.
• Install new composition roof and new flashing.
• Install new forced air unit in attic.
• Remove existing exterior paint. Caulk, prep, prime, and paint exterior.
• New landscaping and irrigation at grade.
• New site lighting.
• New security system.
• New utilities to site.
• Seismic retrofit: add shear blocking between roof and walls.
• Repair windows and doors.
• Replace missing historic window units.
• Interior finish repair and paint.
• New subfloor.
• Replace electrical, lighting, and plumbing systems, including sewer.
• Interior demolition of non-contributing/nonhistorical walls, floors, closets, cabinets, and
plumbing fixtures.
• Install new basic plumbing fixtures.
• Install new basic floor treatment.
b) Design and improvements to “Historic Row”
• Enhanced landscaping and walking path.
• Enhanced entryways at Dalton and Alameda Avenues.
• Signage and visual learning kiosks or other elements along the path.
Qualified firms may submit proposal for either project or all projects.
VI. Consultant’s Responsibilities
At the start of the project, the Consultant will meet with City Staff and selected individuals to
discuss the approach and expectations.
The Consultant will meet on a regular basis with the City Manager, Director of Economic &
Community Development and other City Staff to review the progress of the work and to discuss
any changes in direction or needed details.
VII. Submittal Content
The following minimum information should be provided in each proposal and will be utilized in
evaluating each proposal submitted. To expedite the evaluation of proposals, submittals shall
include:
(a) Cover Letter
The cover letter should indicate the full name and address of the consulting firm
that will perform the services described in the RFP. The Consultant should include
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the name and contact information for the individual who will serve as project
manager as well as the firm’s qualifications.
(b) Consultant’s Prior Experience and Qualifications
Provide examples of the last three (3) completed projects demonstrating the
consultant’s experience working with municipalities or other public agencies.
(c) References
Provide three (3) client references applicable to the scope of services. Include
contact names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.
(d) Organizational Chart
Identify all team members and their titles and responsibilities for the project.
(e) Team Member Resumes
Provide a resume for all team members.
(f) Compensation
Consultant’s compensation for all work performed in accordance with this
Agreement.
(g) Exceptions/Deviations
State any exceptions to or deviations from the requirements of this RFP,
segregating "technical" exceptions from "contractual" exceptions. Where
Proposer(s) wishes to propose alternative approaches to meeting the City’s
technical or contractual requirements, these should be thoroughly explained. If no
contractual exceptions are noted, Proposer(s) will be deemed to have accepted the
contract requirements.
VIII. Evaluation and Selection Process
All proposals submitted will be reviewed and evaluated by the Evaluation Committee composed of
the City Manager and other members of City Staff for further consideration on the basis of the
following criteria:
• Consultant’s qualifications and experience;
• Consultant’s knowledge of best practices in design and restoration of historic structures;
• Consultant’s experience in completing projects similar in size, scope and purpose;
• Consultant’s understanding of the Scope of Services;
• Consultant’s detailed work plan to complete services;
• Qualifications and experience of team members;
• Overall quality of response to RFP; and
• Consultant’s fee proposal.
During the evaluation period, the City may interview some or all of the proposing firms. The City
will establish a specific date to conduct interviews, and all prospective Proposer(s) will be asked to
keep this date available. No other interview dates will be provided, therefore, if a Proposer(s) is
unable to attend the interview on this date; its proposal may be eliminated from further discussion.
The interview will likely consist of a short presentation by the Proposer(s) after which the Proposal
Evaluation Committee will ask questions related to the firm’s proposal and qualifications. At the
conclusion of the evaluation process, the Proposal Evaluation Committee may recommend to the
City Council, a Proposer(s) with the highest final ranking or a short list of top ranked firms within
the competitive range whose proposal(s) is most advantageous to the City. The City Council will
review the Proposal Evaluation Committee’s recommendation and make the final selection.
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IX. Contract Agreement
The selected consultant will be required to enter into a Contract Agreement with the City of Azusa
which includes the City's standard Terms and Conditions including insurance requirements.
X. Submission of Proposals
One (1) unbound copy, five (5) bounded copies and one (1) electronic copy of all proposals must
be received in the City of Azusa, City Manager’s Office by January 5, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. It is the
responsibility of the Consultant to see that any proposal sent through mail, or any other delivery
method, should have sufficient time to be received by the City of Azusa, City Clerk’s Office prior
to the proposal due date and time. Late proposals will not be accepted. Proposals should be clearly
marked and submitted to:
City of Azusa
City Manager’s Office
213 E. Foothill Blvd
Azusa, CA 91702
All inquiries to this proposal should be submitted via mail or e-mail to:
XXXX
City of Azusa
213 E. Foothill Boulevard
Azusa, CA 91702
Phone: (626) 812-XXXX
E-mail: XXXXX
Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary in response to such questions will be resolved
by the issuance of formal Addenda to the RFP sent out by January 3, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. The deadline
for all questions is December 27, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. Questions received after this date and time will
not be answered. Only questions that have been resolved in writing will be binding. Oral and other
interpretations or clarifications will be without legal or contractual effect.
Deadline to Submit Proposal January 5, 2023
City Manager and Staff Review January 16-19, 2023
Selection/Award of Contract February 6, 2023
XI. General RFP Conditions
(a) The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, or any item or part thereof,
or to waive any informalities or irregularities in proposals.
(b) The City reserves the right to withdraw or cancel this RFP at any time without prior notice and
the City makes no representations that any contract will be awarded to any Proposer(s)
responding to this RFP.
(c) The City reserves the right to postpone proposal openings for its own convenience.
(d) Proposals received by the City are public information and must be made available to any person
upon request.
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(e) Submitted proposals are not to be copyrighted.
(f) The City reserves the right to seek clarification of information submitted in response to this
RFP.
(g) The City reserves the right to modify the RFP as it deems necessary.
(h) Any material misrepresentations made by the Proposer(s) will void the proposal response and
eliminate the Proposer(s) from further consideration.
(i) Pre-Contractual Expense
The City shall not, in any event, be liable for any pre-contractual expenses incurred by
Proposer(s) in the preparation of its proposal. Proposer shall not include any such expenses as
part of its proposal.
Pre-contractual expenses are defined as expenses incurred by Proposer(s) in:
i. Preparing its proposal in response to this RFP;
ii. Submitting that proposal to the City;
iii. Negotiating with the City any matter related to this proposal; or
iv. Any other expenses incurred by Proposer(s) prior to date of award, if any.
(j) All materials submitted become the property of the City.
XII. Award of Contract
The City of Azusa will receive competitive proposals from agencies having specific experience and
qualifications in the areas identified in this solicitation. Under competitive negotiation procedures,
the terms of the service contract, the price of the service, the method of service delivery, and the
conditions of performance are all negotiable. A negotiated contract will be awarded to the firm that
best meets the proposed needs at a reasonable price, not necessarily at the lowest price.
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APPENDIX A
SAMPLE
CONTRACT
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City of Azusa
Short-Form Construction Contract
[***Insert Project Name***]
Parties and Date.
This Contract is made and entered into this [***INSERT DAY***] day of [***INSERT
MONTH***], [***INSERT YEAR***] by and between the City of Azusa, a municipal
organization organized under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business
at 213 East Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, California 91702 (“City”) and [***INSERT NAME***],
a [***INSERT TYPE OF ENTITY - CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, SOLE
PROPRIETORSHIP OR OTHER LEGAL ENTITY***] with its principal place of business at
[***INSERT ADDRESS***] (“Contractor”). City and Contractor are sometimes individually
referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Contract.
Recitals.
City. City is a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of California,
with power to contract for services necessary to achieve its purpose.
Contractor. Contractor desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of
certain construction services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this
Contract. Contractor represents that it is experienced in providing [***INSERT TYPE OF
SERVICES***] services to public clients, that it and its employees or subcontractors have all
necessary licenses and permits to perform the services in the State of California, and that is familiar
with the plans of City.
Project. City desires to engage Contractor to render such services for the [***INSERT
NAME OF PROJECT***] Project (“Project”) as set forth in this Contract.
Project Documents & Certifications. Contractor has obtained, and delivers concurrently
herewith, [***INSERT APPLICABLE PERFORMANCE BOND, PAYMENT BOND,
INSURANCE DOCUMENTS AND OTHER CERTIFICATIONS***] as required by the
Contract.
Terms
Incorporation of Documents. This Contract includes and hereby incorporates in full by
reference the following documents, including all exhibits, drawings, specifications and documents
therein, and attachments and addenda thereto: [***INSERT APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS***].
Contractor’s Basic Obligation; Scope of Work. Contractor promises and agrees, at its own
cost and expense, to furnish to the Owner all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and
incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately complete the Project, including
all structures and facilities necessary for the Project or described in the Contract (hereinafter
sometimes referred to as the “Work”), for a Total Contract Price as specified pursuant to this
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Contract. All Work shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with the above referenced
documents, as well as the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The plans
and specifications for the Work are further described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference. Special conditions, if any, relating to the Work are described
in Exhibit ”B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Change in Scope of Work. Any change in the scope of the Work, method of
performance, nature of materials or price thereof, or any other matter materially affecting the
performance or nature of the Work shall not be paid for or accepted unless such change, addition
or deletion is approved in advance and in writing by a valid change order executed by the City.
Substitutions/“Or Equal.” Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), the
City may make a finding that designates certain products, things, or services by specific brand or
trade name. Unless specifically designated in this Contract, whenever any material, process, or
article is indicated or specified by grade, patent, or proprietary name or by name of manufacturer,
such Specifications shall be deemed to be used for the purpose of facilitating the description of the
material, process or article desired and shall be deemed to be followed by the words “or equal.”
Contractor may, unless otherwise stated, offer for substitution any material, process or
article which shall be substantially equal or better in every respect to that so indicated or specified
in this Contract. However, the City may have adopted certain uniform standards for certain
materials, processes and articles. Contractor shall submit requests, together with substantiating
data, for substitution of any “or equal” material, process or article no later than thirty-five (35)
days after award of the Contract. To facilitate the construction schedule and sequencing, some
requests may need to be submitted before thirty-five (35) days after award of Contract. Provisions
regarding submission of “or equal” requests shall not in any way authorize an extension of time
for performance of this Contract. If a proposed “or equal” substitution request is rejected,
Contractor shall be responsible for providing the specified material, process or article. The burden
of proof as to the equality of any material, process or article shall rest with Contractor.
The City has the complete and sole discretion to determine if a material, process or article
is an “or equal” material, process or article that may be substituted. Data required to substantiate
requests for substitutions of an “or equal” material, process or article data shall include a signed
affidavit from Contractor stating that, and describing how, the substituted “or equal” material,
process or article is equivalent to that specified in every way except as listed on the affidavit.
Substantiating data shall include any and all illustrations, specifications, and other relevant data
including catalog information which describes the requested substituted “or equal” material,
process or article, and substantiates that it is an “or equal” to the material, process or article. The
substantiating data must also include information regarding the durability and lifecycle cost of the
requested substituted “or equal” material, process or article. Failure to submit all the required
substantiating data, including the signed affidavit, to the City in a timely fashion will result in the
rejection of the proposed substitution.
Contractor shall bear all of the City’s costs associated with the review of substitution
requests. Contractor shall be responsible for all costs related to a substituted “or equal” material,
process or article. Contractor is directed to the Special Conditions (if any) to review any findings
made pursuant to Public Contract Code section 3400.
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Period of Performance and Liquidated Damages. Contractor shall perform and complete
all Work under this Contract within [***INSERT NUMBER OF CALENDAR OR WORKING
DAYS***] days, beginning the effective date of the Notice to Proceed (“Contract Time”).
Contractor shall perform its Work in strict accordance with any completion schedule, construction
schedule or project milestones developed by the City. Such schedules or milestones may be
included as part of Exhibits “A” or “B” attached hereto, or may be provided separately in writing
to Contractor. Contractor agrees that if such Work is not completed within the aforementioned
Contract Time and/or pursuant to any such completion schedule, construction schedule or project
milestones developed pursuant to provisions of the Contract, it is understood, acknowledged and
agreed that the City will suffer damage. Pursuant to Government Code Section 53069.85,
Contractor shall pay to the City as fixed and liquidated damages the sum of [***INSERT
WRITTEN DOLLAR AMOUNT***] Dollars ($[***INSERT NUMERICAL DOLLAR
AMOUNT***]) per day for each and every calendar day of delay beyond the Contract Time or
beyond any completion schedule, construction schedule or Project milestones established pursuant
to the Contract.
Standard of Performance; Performance of Employees. Contractor shall perform all Work
under this Contract in a skillful and workmanlike manner, and consistent with the standards
generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of
California. Contractor represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling
necessary to perform the Work. Contractor warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall
have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Work assigned to them. Finally, Contractor
represents that it, its employees and subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications and
approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Work, including a City
Business License, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of
this Contract. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Contract, Contractor shall
perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any work necessary
to correct errors or omissions which are caused by Contractor’s failure to comply with the standard
of care provided for herein. Any employee who is determined by the City to be uncooperative,
incompetent, a threat to the safety of persons or the Work, or any employee who fails or refuses to
perform the Work in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project
by Contractor and shall not be re-employed on the Work.
Control and Payment of Subordinates; Contractual Relationship. City retains Contractor
on an independent contractor basis and Contractor is not an employee of City. Any additional
personnel performing the work governed by this Contract on behalf of Contractor shall at all times
be under Contractor’s exclusive direction and control. Contractor shall pay all wages, salaries,
and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance under this Contract
and as required by law. Contractor shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting
such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax
withholding, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.
City’s Basic Obligation. City agrees to engage and does hereby engage Contractor as an
independent contractor to furnish all materials and to perform all Work according to the terms and
conditions herein contained for the sum set forth above. Except as otherwise provided in the
Contract, the City shall pay to Contractor, as full consideration for the satisfactory performance by
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Contractor of the services and obligations required by this Contract, the above referenced
compensation in accordance with compensation provisions set forth in the Contract.
Compensation and Payment.
Amount of Compensation. As consideration for performance of the Work required
herein, City agrees to pay Contractor the Total Contract Price of [***INSERT WRITTEN
DOLLAR AMOUNT***] Dollars ($[***INSERT NUMERICAL DOLLAR AMOUNT***])
(“Total Contract Price”) provided that such amount shall be subject to adjustment pursuant to the
applicable terms of this Contract or written change orders approved and signed in advance by the
City.
Payment of Compensation. If the Work is scheduled for completion in thirty (30)
or less calendar days, City will arrange for payment of the Total Contract Price upon completion
and approval by City of the Work. If the Work is scheduled for completion in more than thirty
(30) calendar days, City will pay Contractor on a monthly basis as provided for herein. On or
before the fifth (5th) day of each month, Contractor shall submit to the City an itemized application
for payment in the format supplied by the City indicating the amount of Work completed since
commencement of the Work or since the last progress payment. These applications shall be
supported by evidence which is required by this Contract and such other documentation as the City
may require. The Contractor shall certify that the Work for which payment is requested has been
done and that the materials listed are stored where indicated. Contractor may be required to furnish
a detailed schedule of values upon request of the City and in such detail and form as the City shall
request, showing the quantities, unit prices, overhead, profit, and all other expenses involved in
order to provide a basis for determining the amount of progress payments.
Prompt Payment. City shall review and pay all progress payment requests in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 20104.50 of the California Public Contract
Code. However, no progress payments will be made for Work not completed in accordance with
this Contract. Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations relating to
the proper payment of its employees, subcontractors, suppliers or others, including, but not limited,
to Section 10262 of the Public Contract Code.
Contract Retentions. From each approved progress estimate, ten percent (10%) will
be deducted and retained by the City, and the remainder will be paid to Contractor. All Contract
retainage shall be released and paid to Contractor and subcontractors pursuant to California Public
Contract Code Section 7107.
Other Retentions. In addition to Contract retentions, the City may deduct from each
progress payment an amount necessary to protect City from loss because of: (1) liquidated
damages which have accrued as of the date of the application for payment; (2) any sums expended
by the City in performing any of Contractor’s obligations under the Contract which Contractor has
failed to perform or has performed inadequately; (3) defective Work not remedied; (4) stop notices
as allowed by state law; (5) reasonable doubt that the Work can be completed for the unpaid
balance of the Total Contract Price or within the scheduled completion date; (6) unsatisfactory
prosecution of the Work by Contractor; (7) unauthorized deviations from the Contract; (8) failure
of Contractor to maintain or submit on a timely basis proper and sufficient documentation as
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required by the Contract or by City during the prosecution of the Work; (9) erroneous or false
estimates by Contractor of the value of the Work performed; (10) any sums representing expenses,
losses, or damages as determined by the City, incurred by the City for which Contractor is liable
under the Contract; and (11) any other sums which the City is entitled to recover from Contractor
under the terms of the Contract or pursuant to state law, including Section 1727 of the California
Labor Code. The failure by the City to deduct any of these sums from a progress payment shall
not constitute a waiver of the City’s right to such sums.
Substitutions for Contract Retentions. In accordance with California Public
Contract Code Section 22300, the City will permit the substitution of securities for any monies
withheld by the City to ensure performance under the Contract. At the request and expense of
Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the City, or with
a state or federally chartered bank in California as the escrow agent, and thereafter the City shall
then pay such monies to Contractor as they come due. Upon satisfactory completion of the
Contract, the securities shall be returned to Contractor. For purposes of this Section and Section
22300 of the Public Contract Code, the term “satisfactory completion of the contract” shall mean
the time the City has issued written final acceptance of the Work and filed a Notice of Completion
as required by law and provisions of this Contract. Contractor shall be the beneficial owner of any
securities substituted for monies withheld and shall receive any interest thereon. The escrow
agreement used for the purposes of this Section shall be in the form provided by the City.
Title to Work. As security for partial, progress, or other payments, title to Work
for which such payments are made shall pass to the City at the time of payment. To the extent that
title has not previously been vested in the City by reason of payments, full title shall pass to the
City at delivery of the Work at the destination and time specified in this Contract. Such transferred
title shall in each case be good, free and clear from any and all security interests, liens, or other
encumbrances. Contractor promises and agrees that it will not pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise
encumber the items in any manner that would result in any lien, security interest, charge, or claim
upon or against said items. Such transfer of title shall not imply acceptance by the City, nor relieve
Contractor from the responsibility to strictly comply with the Contract, and shall not relieve
Contractor of responsibility for any loss of or damage to items.
Labor and Material Releases. Contractor shall furnish City with labor and material
releases from all subcontractors performing work on, or furnishing materials for, the Work
governed by this Contract prior to final payment by City.
Prevailing Wages. Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor
Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8,
Section 16000, et seq., (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage
rates and the performance of other requirements on “public works” and “maintenance” projects.
Since the Work is being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance”
project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and [***INSERT “SINCE” OR “IF” AS
APPROPRIATE***] the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Contractor agrees to fully comply
with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Contractor with a copy of the prevailing rates
of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Contract. Contractor shall make copies
of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to
execute the Work available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at Contractor’s
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principal place of business and at the project site. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the
City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or
liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
Apprenticeable Crafts. When Contractor employs workmen in an apprenticeable
craft or trade, Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Section 1777.5 of the California
Labor Code with respect to the employment of properly registered apprentices upon public works.
The primary responsibility for compliance with said section for all apprenticeable occupations
shall be with Contractor.
Hours of Work. Contractor is advised that eight (8) hours labor constitutes a legal
day’s work. Pursuant to Section 1813 of the California Labor Code, Contractor shall forfeit a
penalty of $25.00 per worker for each day that each worker is permitted to work more than eight
(8) hours in any one calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one calendar week, except when
payment for overtime is made at not less than one and one-half (1-1/2) times the basic rate for that
worker.
Payroll Records. Contractor and each subcontractor shall keep an accurate payroll
record, showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time and
overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each
journeyman, apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by him or her in connection with
the public work. The payroll records shall be certified and shall be available for inspection at all
reasonable hours at the principal office of Contractor in the manner provided in Labor Code section
1776. In the event of noncompliance with the requirements of this section, Contractor shall have
10 days in which to comply subsequent to receipt of written notice specifying in what respects
such Contractor must comply with this section. Should noncompliance still be evident after such
10-day period, Contractor shall, as a penalty to City, forfeit not more than $50.00 for each calendar
day or portion thereof, for each worker, until strict compliance is effectuated. The amount of the
forfeiture is to be determined by the Labor Commissioner. A contractor who is found to have
violated the provisions of law regarding wages on Public Works with the intent to defraud shall be
ineligible to bid on Public Works contracts for a period of one to three years as determined by the
Labor Commissioner. Upon the request of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards or the
Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, such penalties shall be withheld from progress
payments then due. The responsibility for compliance with this section is on Contractor.
Performance of Work; Jobsite Obligations.
Water Quality Management and Compliance.
Water Quality Management and Compliance. Contractor shall keep itself
and all subcontractors, staff, and employees fully informed of and in compliance with all local,
state and federal laws, rules and regulations that may impact, or be implicated by the performance
of the Work including, without limitation, all applicable provisions of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act (33 U.S.C. §§ 1300); the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Cal
Water Code §§ 13000-14950); the City’s ordinances regulating discharges of storm water; and any
and all regulations, policies, or permits issued pursuant to any such authority regulating the
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discharge of pollutants, as that term is used in the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, to
any ground or surface water in the State.
Compliance with the Statewide Construction General Permit. Contractor
shall comply with all conditions of the most recent iteration of the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction
Activity, issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (“Permit”). It shall be
Contractor’s sole responsibility to file a Notice of Intent and procure coverage under the Permit
for all construction activity which results in the disturbance of more than one acre of total land
area or which is part of a larger common area of development or sale. Prior to initiating work,
Contractor shall be solely responsible for preparing and implementing a Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) as required by the Permit. Contractor shall be responsible for procuring,
implementing and complying with the provisions of the Permit and the SWPPP, including the
standard provisions, and monitoring and reporting requirements as required by the Permit. The
Permit requires the SWPPP to be a “living document” that changes as necessary to meet the
conditions and requirements of the job site as it progresses through difference phases of
construction and is subject to different weather conditions. It shall be Contractor’s sole
responsibility to update the SWPPP as necessary to address conditions at the project site. Without
in any way diminishing Contractor's sole responsibility for obtaining coverage under, and
complying with, the Permit, the City will use reasonable efforts to assist Contractor in filing the
Notice of Intent when the City's participation is required by the Permit.
Other Water Quality Laws, Rules, Regulations and Policies. Contractor
shall comply with the lawful requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency, the State
Water Resources Control Board, the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the
City, as well as any other applicable municipality, drainage district, or local agency regarding
discharges of storm water to separate storm drain systems or other watercourses under their
jurisdiction, including applicable requirements in municipal storm water management programs.
Cost of Compliance. Storm, surface, nuisance, or other waters may be
encountered at various times during construction of the Work. Therefore, the Contractor, by
submitting a bid, hereby acknowledges that it has investigated the risk arising from such waters,
has prepared its bid accordingly, and assumes any and all risks and liabilities arising therefrom.
Liability for Non-Compliance. Failure to comply with the Permit is a
violation of federal and state law. Pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Contract,
Contractor hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its directors,
officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents for any alleged violations of this Section 3.8.1,
including the Permit or any of the laws, rules, regulations and policies provided for herein. In
addition, City may seek damages from Contractor for any delay in completing the Work in
accordance with the Contract, if such delay is caused by or related to Contractor’s failure to comply
with the Permit.
Reservation of Right to Defend. City reserves the right to defend any
enforcement action brought against the City for Contractor’s failure to comply with the Permit or
any other relevant water quality law, regulation, or policy. Pursuant to the indemnification
provisions of this Contract, Contractor hereby agrees to be bound by, and to reimburse the City for
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the costs (including the City’s attorney’s fees) associated with, any settlement reached between
the City and the relevant enforcement entity.
Training. In addition to the standard of performance requirements set forth
in paragraph 3.5, Contractor warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient
skill and experience to perform the Work assigned to them without impacting water quality in
violation of the laws, regulations and policies described in paragraph 3.26.1. Contractor further
warrants that it, its employees and subcontractors will receive adequate training, as determined by
City, regarding the requirements of the laws, regulations and policies described in paragraph 3.26.1
as they may relate to the Work provided under this Contract. Upon request, City will provide the
Contractor with a list of training programs that meet the requirements of this paragraph.
Safety. Contractor shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or
damage to any person or property. Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the
specifications relating to safety measures applicable in particular operations or kinds of work. In
carrying out its Work, Contractor shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state
and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety
of employees appropriate to the nature of the Work and the conditions under which the Work is to
be performed. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to, adequate
life protection and life-saving equipment; adequate illumination for underground and night
operations; instructions in accident prevention for all employees, such as machinery guards, safe
walkways, scaffolds, ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and
shoring, fall protection and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary
or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and adequate facilities for the proper
inspection and maintenance of all safety measures. Furthermore, Contractor shall prominently
display the names and telephone numbers of at least two medical doctors practicing in the vicinity
of the Project, as well as the telephone number of the local ambulance service, adjacent to all
telephones at the Project site.
Laws and Regulations. Contractor shall keep itself fully informed of and in
compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the
performance of the Contract or the Work, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all
notices required by law. Contractor shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations
in connection with Work. If Contractor observes that the drawings or specifications are at variance
with any law, rule or regulation, it shall promptly notify the City in writing. Any necessary changes
shall be made by written change order. If Contractor performs any work knowing it to be contrary
to such laws, rules and regulations and without giving written notice to the City, Contractor shall
be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. City is a public entity of the State of California
subject to certain provisions of the Health & Safety Code, Government Code, Public Contract
Code, and Labor Code of the State. It is stipulated and agreed that all provisions of the law
applicable to the public contracts of a municipality are a part of this Contract to the same extent as
though set forth herein and will be complied with. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold
City, its officials, directors, officers, employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the
indemnification provisions of this Contract, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure
or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.
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Permits and Licenses. Contractor shall be responsible for securing City permits
and licenses necessary to perform the Work described herein, including, but not limited to, a City
Business License. While Contractor will not be charged a fee for any City permits, Contractor
shall pay the City’s applicable business license fee. Any ineligible contractor or subcontractor
pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1777.1 and 1777.7 may not perform work on this Project.
Trenching Work. If the Total Contract Price exceeds $25,000 and if the Work
governed by this Contract entails excavation of any trench or trenches five (5) feet or more in
depth, Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the California Labor Code,
including Section 6705. To this end, Contractor shall submit for City’s review and approval a
detailed plan showing the design of shoring, bracing, sloping, or other provisions to be made for
worker protection from the hazard of caving ground during the excavation of such trench or
trenches. If such plan varies from the shoring system standards, the plan shall be prepared by a
registered civil or structural engineer.
Hazardous Materials and Differing Conditions. As required by California Public
Contract Code Section 7104, if this Contract involves digging trenches or other excavations that
extend deeper than four (4) feet below the surface, Contractor shall promptly, and prior to
disturbance of any conditions, notify City of: (1) any material discovered in excavation that
Contractor believes to be a hazardous waste that is required to be removed to a Class I, Class II or
Class III disposal site; (2) subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site differing from those
indicated by City; and (3) unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature at the site,
significantly different from those ordinarily encountered in such contract work. Upon notification,
City shall promptly investigate the conditions to determine whether a change order is appropriate.
In the event of a dispute, Contractor shall not be excused from any scheduled completion date and
shall proceed with all Work to be performed under the Contract, but shall retain all rights provided
by the Contract or by law for making protests and resolving the dispute.
Underground Utility Facilities. To the extent required by Section 4215 of the
California Government Code, City shall compensate Contractor for the costs of: (1) locating and
repairing damage to underground utility facilities not caused by the failure of Contractor to
exercise reasonable care; (2) removing or relocating underground utility facilities not indicated in
the construction drawings; and (3) equipment necessarily idled during such work. Contractor shall
not be assessed liquidated damages for delay caused by failure of City to provide for removal or
relocation of such utility facilities.
Air Quality. Contractor must fully comply with all applicable laws, rules and
regulations in furnishing or using equipment and/or providing services, including, but not limited
to, emissions limits and permitting requirements imposed by the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB). Although the
SCAQMD and CARB limits and requirements are more broad, Contractor shall specifically be
aware of their application to "portable equipment", which definition is considered by SCAQMD
and CARB to include any item of equipment with a fuel-powered engine. Contractor shall
indemnify City against any fines or penalties imposed by SCAQMD, CARB, or any other
governmental or regulatory agency for violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by
Contractor, its subcontractors, or others for whom Contractor is responsible under its indemnity
obligations provided for in this Contract.
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Completion of Work. When Contractor determines that it has completed the Work required
herein, Contractor shall so notify City in writing and shall furnish all labor and material releases
required by this Contract. City shall thereupon inspect the Work. If the Work is not acceptable to
the City, the City shall indicate to Contractor in writing the specific portions or items of Work
which are unsatisfactory or incomplete. Once Contractor determines that it has completed the
incomplete or unsatisfactory Work, Contractor may request a reinspection by the City. Once the
Work is acceptable to City, City shall pay to Contractor the Total Contract Price remaining to be
paid, less any amount which City may be authorized or directed by law to retain. Payment of
retention proceeds due to Contractor shall be made in accordance with Section 7107 of the
California Public Contract Code.
Claims; Government Code Claim Compliance.
Claims of $375,000 or Less. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, claims
of $375,000 or less shall be resolved pursuant to the alternative dispute resolution procedures set
forth in California Public Contract Code §§ 20104, et seq.
Third Party Claims. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 9201, the City shall
provide Contractor with timely notification of the receipt of any third-party claim, relating to the
Contract. The City is entitled to recover its reasonable costs incurred in providing such
notification.
Government Code Claims. In addition to any and all contract requirements
pertaining to notices of and requests for compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work,
claims and/or changed conditions, Contractor must comply with the claim procedures set forth in
Government Code sections 900 et seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the City. Such
Government Code claims and any subsequent lawsuit based upon the Government Code claims
shall be limited to those matters that remain unresolved after all procedures pertaining to extra
work, disputed work, claims, and/or changed conditions have been followed by Contractor. If no
such Government Code claim is submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not
otherwise satisfied as specified herein, Contractor shall be barred from bringing and maintaining
a valid lawsuit against the City.
Loss and Damage. Except as may otherwise be limited by law, Contractor shall be
responsible for all loss and damage which may arise out of the nature of the Work agreed to
herein, or from the action of the elements, or from any unforeseen difficulties which may arise or
be encountered in the prosecution of the Work until the same is fully completed and accepted by
City. In the event of damage proximately caused by an Act of God, as defined by Section 7105
of the Public Contract Code, the City may terminate this Contract pursuant to Section 3.17.3;
provided, however, that the City needs to provide Contractor with only one (1) day advanced
written notice.
Indemnification.
Scope of Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall
defend, indemnify and hold the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and
agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses,
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liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including
wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any alleged acts, errors
or omissions of Contractor, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents
in connection with the performance of Contractor’s Work, the Project or this Contract, including
without limitation the payment of all consequential damages, expert witness fees and attorneys
fees and other related costs and expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent
Contractor's Work is subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited,
to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate
to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Contractor.
Additional Indemnity Obligations. Contractor shall defend, with Counsel of City's
choosing and at Contractor’s own cost, expense and risk, any and all claims, suits, actions or other
proceedings of every kind covered by Section 3.12.1 that may be brought or instituted against City
or its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents. Contractor shall pay and
satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City or its directors, officials,
officers, employees, volunteers and agents as part of any such claim, suit, action or other
proceeding. Contractor shall also reimburse City for the cost of any settlement paid by City or its
directors, officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers as part of any such claim, suit, action
or other proceeding. Such reimbursement shall include payment for City’s attorney’s fees and
costs, including expert witness fees. Contractor shall reimburse City and its directors, officials,
officers, employees, agents, and/or volunteers, 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 survive expiration or termination of this Contract and
shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City, its directors, officials
officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.
Insurance.
Time for Compliance. Contractor shall not commence Work under this Contract
until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required
under this section. In addition, Contractor shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work
on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subcontractor has
secured all insurance required under this section.
Minimum Requirements. Contractor shall, at its expense, procure and maintain for
the duration of the Contract 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 Contractor,
its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. Contractor shall also require all of its
subcontractors to procure and maintain the same insurance for the duration of the Contract. Such
insurance shall meet at least the following minimum levels of coverage:
Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as the
latest version of the following: (1) General Liability: Insurance Services Office Commercial
General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001); (2) Automobile Liability: Insurance
Services Office Business Auto Coverage form number CA 0001, code 1 (any auto); (3) Workers’
Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the
State of California and Employer’s Liability Insurance; and (4) Builders’/All Risk: Builders’/All
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Risk insurance covering for all risks of loss, including explosion, collapse, underground excavation
and removal of lateral support (and including earthquakes and floods if requested by the City).
The policy shall not contain any exclusion contrary to the Contract, including but not limited to
endorsements or provisions limiting coverage for (1) contractual liability (including but not limited
to ISO CG 24 26 or 21 29); or (2) cross liability for claims or suits by one insured against another.
Minimum Limits of Insurance. Contractor shall maintain limits no less
than: (1) General Liability:[***INSERT AMOUNT - TYPICALLY $1,000,000 MINIMUM;
HOWEVER, AMOUNT OF INSURANCE REQUIRED DEPENDS UPON NATURE OF
CONTRACT AND RISK TO CITY. PLEASE CONTACT RISK MANAGEMENT TO
CONFIRM AMOUNT***] per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used
including, but not limited to, form CG 2503, either the general aggregate limit shall apply
separately to this Contract/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required
occurrence limit; (2) Automobile Liability:[***INSERT AMOUNT - TYPICALLY $1,000,000
MINIMUM; HOWEVER, AMOUNT OF INSURANCE REQUIRED DEPENDS UPON
NATURE OF CONTRACT AND RISK TO CITY. PLEASE CONTACT RISK
MANAGEMENT TO CONFIRM AMOUNT***] per accident for bodily injury and property
damage; (3) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Workers’ compensation limits as
required by the Labor Code of the State of California. Employer’s Liability limits of [***INSERT
AMOUNT - TYPICALLY $1,000,000 MINIMUM; HOWEVER, AMOUNT OF INSURANCE
REQUIRED DEPENDS UPON NATURE OF CONTRACT AND RISK TO CITY. PLEASE
CONTACT RISK MANAGEMENT TO CONFIRM AMOUNT***] per accident for bodily injury
or disease; and (4) Builders’/All Risk: Completed value of the project. Defense costs shall be paid
in addition to the limits.
Notices; Cancellation or Reduction of Coverage. At least fifteen (15) days
prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence showing that such insurance coverage has been
renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or materially
reduced, Contractor shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation
or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of insurance showing that the required
insurance has been reinstated or has been provided through another insurance company or
companies. In the event any policy of insurance required under this Contract does not comply
with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, the City has the right but not the duty to
obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by the City will be promptly
reimbursed by Contractor or the City may withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from
Contractor payments. In the alternative, the City may suspend or terminate this Contract.
Insurance Endorsements. The insurance policies shall contain the following
provisions, or Contractor shall provide endorsements (amendments) on forms supplied or
approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
General Liability. The general liability policy shall include or be endorsed
(amended) to state that: (1) using ISO CG forms 20 10 and 20 37, or endorsements providing the
exact same coverage, the City of Azusa, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and
volunteers shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to the Work or ongoing and
completed operations performed by or on behalf of Contractor, including materials, parts or
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equipment furnished in connection with such work; and (2) using ISO form 20 21, or endorsements
providing the exact same coverage, the insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects
the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, or if excess, shall stand
in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of Contractor’s scheduled underlying coverage. Any
excess insurance shall contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and
noncontributory basis for the benefit of the City, before the City’s own primary insurance or self-
insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured. Any insurance or self-insurance
maintained by the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be
excess of Contractor’s insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it in any way.
Notwithstanding the minimum limits set forth in Section 3.13.2.2, any available insurance
proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of coverage shall be available to the parties
required to be named as additional insureds pursuant to this Section 3.13.3.1.
Automobile Liability. The automobile liability policy shall include or be
endorsed (amended) to state that: (1) the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents
and volunteers shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to the ownership, operation,
maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned, leased, hired or borrowed by
Contractor or for which Contractor is responsible; and (2) the insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers,
or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of Contractor’s scheduled
underlying coverage. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its directors,
officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be excess of Contractor’s insurance and
shall not be called upon to contribute with it in any way. Notwithstanding the minimum limits set
forth in Section 3.13.2.2, any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum
limits of coverage shall be available to the parties required to be named as additional insureds
pursuant to this Section 3.13.3.2.
Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Coverage. The insurer
shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its directors, officials, officers,
employees, agents and volunteers for losses paid under the terms of the insurance policy which
arise from work performed by Contractor.
All Coverages. Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall be
endorsed to state that: (1) coverage shall not be suspended, voided, reduced or canceled except
after thirty (30) days (10 days for nonpayment of premium) prior written notice by certified mail,
return receipt requested, has been given to the City; and (2) any failure to comply with reporting
or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage
provided to the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers. Any failure
to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches of warranties shall
not affect coverage provided to the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers,
or any other additional insureds.
Builders’/All Risk Policy Requirements. The builders’/all risk insurance shall
provide that the City be named as loss payee. In addition, the insurer shall waive all rights of
subrogation against the City.
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Separation of Insureds; No Special Limitations; Waiver of Subrogation. All
insurance required by this Section shall contain standard separation of insureds provisions. In
addition, such insurance shall not contain any special limitations on the scope of protection
afforded to the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers. All policies
shall waive any right of subrogation of the insurer against the City, its officials, officers,
employees, agents, and volunteers, or any other additional insureds, or shall specifically allow
Contractor or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive
their right of recovery prior to a loss. Contractor hereby waives its own right of recovery against
City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, or any other additional insureds, and
shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subcontractors.
Professional Liability Insurance. All architects, engineers, consultants or design
professionals retained by Contractor shall also procure and maintain, for a period of five (5) years
following completion of the Contract, errors and omissions liability insurance appropriate to their
profession. Such insurance shall be in an amount not less than [***INSERT AMOUNT -
TYPICALLY $1,000,000 MINIMUM; HOWEVER, AMOUNT OF INSURANCE REQUIRED
DEPENDS UPON NATURE OF CONTRACT AND RISK TO CITY. PLEASE CONTACT
RISK MANAGEMENT TO CONFIRM AMOUNT***] per claim, and shall be endorsed to
include contractual liability. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits. This insurance
shall name the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional
and insureds with respect to Work performed, and shall otherwise comply with all requirements
of this Section.
Deductibles and Self-Insurance Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured
retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. Contractor shall guarantee that, at the
option of the City, either: (1) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-
insured retentions as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and
volunteers; or (2) the Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related
investigation costs, claims and administrative and defense expenses.
Subcontractor Insurance Requirements. Contractor shall not allow any
subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract relating to the work under the Contract until
they have provided evidence satisfactory to the City that they have secured all insurance required
under this Section. If requested by Contractor, the City may approve different scopes or minimum
limits of insurance for particular subcontractors. The Contractor and the City shall be named as
additional insureds on all subcontractors’ policies of Commercial General Liability using ISO form
20 38, or coverage at least as broad.
Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current
A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VIII, licensed to do business in California, and satisfactory to
the City.
Verification of Coverage. Contractor shall furnish City with original certificates of
insurance and endorsements effecting coverage required by this Contract on forms satisfactory to
the City. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person
authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf, and shall be on forms supplied or
approved by the City. All certificates and endorsements must be received and approved by the
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City before work commences. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of
all required insurance policies, at any time.
Subcontractors. All subcontractors shall meet the requirements of this Section
before commencing Work. In addition, Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insureds
under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor.
All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.
Reporting of Claims. Contractor shall report to the City, in addition to
Contractor’s insurer, any and all insurance claims submitted by Contractor in connection with the
Work under this Contract.
Bond Requirements.
Payment Bond. If required by law or otherwise specifically requested by City in
Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, Contractor shall execute and
provide to City concurrently with this Contract a Payment Bond in an amount required by the City
and in a form provided or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made
to Contractor until the bond has been received and approved by the City.
Performance Bond. If specifically requested by City in Exhibit “B” attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference, Contractor shall execute and provide to City concurrently
with this Contract a Performance Bond in an amount required by the City and in a form provided
or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until the
bond has been received and approved by the City.
Bond Provisions. Should, in City’s sole opinion, any bond become insufficient or
any surety be found to be unsatisfactory, Contractor shall renew or replace the effected bond within
(ten) 10 days of receiving notice from City. In the event the surety or Contractor intends to reduce
or cancel any required bond, at least thirty (30) days prior written notice shall be given to the City,
and Contractor shall post acceptable replacement bonds at least ten (10) days prior to expiration
of the original bonds. No further payments shall be deemed due or will be made under this
Contract until any replacement bonds required by this Section are accepted by the City. To the
extent, if any, that the Total Contract Price is increased in accordance with the Contract, Contractor
shall, upon request of the City, cause the amount of the bond to be increased accordingly and shall
promptly deliver satisfactory evidence of such increase to the City. If Contractor fails to furnish
any required bond, the City may terminate the Contract for cause.
Surety Qualifications. Only bonds executed by an admitted surety insurer, as
defined in California Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, shall be accepted. If a California-
admitted surety insurer issuing bonds does not meet these requirements, the insurer will be
considered qualified if it is in conformance with Section 995.660 of the California Code of Civil
Procedure, and proof of such is provided to the City.
Warranty. Contractor warrants all Work under the Contract (which for purposes of this
Section shall be deemed to include unauthorized work which has not been removed and any
non-conforming materials incorporated into the Work) to be of good quality and free from any
defective or faulty material and workmanship. Contractor agrees that for a period of one year (or
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the period of time specified elsewhere in the Contract or in any guarantee or warranty provided by
any manufacturer or supplier of equipment or materials incorporated into the Work, whichever is
later) after the date of final acceptance, Contractor shall within ten (10) days after being notified
in writing by the City of any defect in the Work or non-conformance of the Work to the Contract,
commence and prosecute with due diligence all Work necessary to fulfill the terms of the warranty
at its sole cost and expense. Contractor shall act sooner as requested by the City in response to an
emergency. In addition, Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, repair and replace any
portions of the Work (or work of other contractors) damaged by its defective Work or which
becomes damaged in the course of repairing or replacing defective Work. For any Work so
corrected, Contractor’s obligation hereunder to correct defective Work shall be reinstated for an
additional one year period, commencing with the date of acceptance of such corrected Work.
Contractor shall perform such tests as the City may require to verify that any corrective actions,
including, without limitation, redesign, repairs, and replacements comply with the requirements of
the Contract. All costs associated with such corrective actions and testing, including the removal,
replacement, and reinstitution of equipment and materials necessary to gain access, shall be the
sole responsibility of Contractor. All warranties and guarantees of subcontractors, suppliers and
manufacturers with respect to any portion of the Work, whether express or implied, are deemed to
be obtained by Contractor for the benefit of the City, regardless of whether or not such warranties
and guarantees have been transferred or assigned to the City by separate agreement and Contractor
agrees to enforce such warranties and guarantees, if necessary, on behalf of the City. In the event
that Contractor fails to perform its obligations under this Section, or under any other warranty or
guaranty under this Contract, to the reasonable satisfaction of the City, the City shall have the right
to correct and replace any defective or non-conforming Work and any work damaged by such work
or the replacement or correction thereof at Contractor’s sole expense. Contractor shall be obligated
to fully reimburse the City for any expenses incurred hereunder upon demand.
Employee/Labor Certifications.
Employment Eligibility; Contractor. By executing this Contract, Contractor
verifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law
respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time. Such requirements and
restrictions include, but are not limited to, examination and retention of documentation confirming
the identity and immigration status of each employee of the Contractor. Contractor also verifies
that it has not committed a violation of any such law within the five (5) years immediately
preceding the date of execution of this Contract, and shall not violate any such law at any time
during the term of the Contract. Contractor shall avoid any violation of any such law during the
term of this Contract by participating in an electronic verification of work authorization program
operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security, by participating in an equivalent
federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland
Security to verify information of newly hired employees, or by some other legally acceptable
method. Contractor shall maintain records of each such verification, and shall make them available
to the City or its representatives for inspection and copy at any time during normal business hours.
The City shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses related to Contractor’s compliance with
the requirements provided for in Section 3.16 or any of its sub-sections.
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Employment Eligibility; Subcontractors, Sub-subcontractors and Consultants. To
the same extent and under the same conditions as Contractor, Contractor shall require all of its
subcontractors, sub-subcontractors and consultants performing any work relating to the Project or
this Contract to make the same verifications and comply with all requirements and restrictions
provided for in Section 3.16.1.
Employment Eligibility; Failure to Comply. Each person executing this Contract
on behalf of Contractor verifies that they are a duly authorized officer of Contractor, and
understands that any of the following shall be grounds for the City to terminate the Contract for
cause: (1) failure of Contractor or its subcontractors, sub-subcontractors or consultants to meet any
of the requirements provided for in Sections 3.16.1 or 3.16.2; (2) any misrepresentation or material
omission concerning compliance with such requirements (including in those verifications provided
to the Contractor under Section 3.16.2); or (3) failure to immediately remove from the Project any
person found not to be in compliance with such requirements.
Contractor’s Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Contractor certifies
that he is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require
every employer to be insured against liability for Worker’s Compensation or to undertake self-
insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such
provisions before commencing the performance of the Work. A certification form for this purpose,
which is attached to this Contract as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by reference, shall be
executed simultaneously with this Contract.
Equal Opportunity Employment. Contractor represents that it is an equal
opportunity employer and that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age or other interests
protected by the State or Federal Constitutions. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be
limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment
or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination.
General Provisions.
City’s Representative. The City hereby designates [***INSERT NAME OR
TITLE***], or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Contract
(“City’s Representative”). City’s Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City
for all purposes under this Contract. Contractor shall not accept direction or orders from any
person other than the City’s Representative or his or here designee.
Contractor’s Representative. Before starting the Work, Contractor shall submit in
writing the name, qualifications and experience of its proposed representative who shall be subject
to the review and approval of the City (“Contractor’s Representative”). Following approval by
the City, Contractor’s Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of
Contractor for all purposes under this Contract. Contractor’s Representative shall supervise and
direct the Work, using his best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all construction
means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all
portions of the Work under this Contract. Contractor’s Representative shall devote full time to the
Project and either he or his designee, who shall be acceptable to the City, shall be present at the
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Work site at all times that any Work is in progress and at any time that any employee or
subcontractor of Contractor is present at the Work site. Arrangements for responsible supervision,
acceptable to the City, shall be made for emergency Work which may be required. Should
Contractor desire to change its Contractor’s Representative, Contractor shall provide the
information specified above and obtain the City’s written approval.
Termination. This Contract may be terminated by City at any time, either with our
without cause, by giving Contractor three (3) days advance written notice. In the event of
termination by City for any reason other than the fault of Contractor, City shall pay Contractor for
all Work performed up to that time as provided herein. In the event of breach of the Contract by
Contractor, City may terminate the Contract immediately without notice, may reduce payment to
Contractor in the amount necessary to offset City’s resulting damages, and may pursue any other
available recourse against Contractor. Contractor may not terminate this Contract except for cause.
In the event this Contract is terminated in whole or in part as provided, City may procure, upon
such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those
terminated. Further, if this Contract is terminated as provided, City may require Contractor to
provide all finished or unfinished documents, data, diagrams, drawings, materials or other matter
prepared or built by Contractor in connection with its performance of this Contract.
Contract Interpretation. Should any question arise regarding the meaning or import
of any of the provisions of this Contract or written or oral instructions from City, the matter shall
be referred to City’s Representative, whose decision shall be binding upon Contractor.
Anti-Trust Claims. This provision shall be operative if this Contract is applicable
to California Public Contract Code Section 7103.5. In entering into this Contract to supply goods,
services or materials, Contractor hereby offers and agrees to assign to the City all rights, title, and
interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C.
Section 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2, commencing with Section 16700, of Part 2 of
Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code) arising from purchases of goods, services, or
materials pursuant to the Contract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the
time the City tender final payment to Contractor, without further acknowledgment by the Parties.
Notices. All notices hereunder and communications regarding interpretation of the
terms of the Contract or changes thereto shall be provided by the mailing thereof by registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and addressed as follows:
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Contractor:
[***INSERT NAME, ADDRESS & CONTACT PERSON***]
City:
City of Azusa
213 E. Foothill Blvd.
Azusa, CA 91702
Attn: [***INSERT NAME & DEPARTMENT***]
Any notice so given shall be considered received by the other Party three (3) days after deposit in
the U.S. Mail as stated above and addressed to the Party at the above address. Actual notice shall
be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Contract.
Assignment Forbidden. Contractor shall not, either voluntarily or by action of law,
assign or transfer this Contract or any obligation, right, title or interest assumed by Contractor
herein without the prior written consent of City. If Contractor attempts an assignment or transfer
of this Contract or any obligation, right, title or interest herein, City may, at its option, terminate
and revoke the Contract and shall thereupon be relieved from any and all obligations to Contractor
or its assignee or transferee
No Third Party Beneficiaries. Except to the extent expressly provided for in
Section 3.17.8, there are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed
by the Parties.
Governing Law. This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of
California. Venue shall be in Los Angeles County.
Counterparts. This Contract may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall
constitute an original.
Successors. The Parties do for themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators,
successors, and assigns agree to the full performance of all of the provisions contained in this
Contract.
Attorneys’ Fees. If either Party commences an action against the other Party, either
legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Contract, the prevailing
Party in such action shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing Party reasonable
attorneys’ fees and all other costs of such action.
Solicitation. Contractor maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor
retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor,
to solicit or secure this Contract. Further, Contractor warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed
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to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, any
fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or
resulting from the award or making of this Contract. For breach or violation of this warranty, City
shall have the right to terminate this Contract without liability.
Conflict of Interest. For the term of this Contract, no member, officer or employee
of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this
Contract, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom. In addition,
Contractor agrees to file, or to cause its employees or subcontractors to file, a Statement of
Economic Interest with the City’s Filing Officer as required under state law in the performance of
the Work.
Certification of License. Contractor certifies that as of the date of execution of this
Contract, Contractor has a current contractor’s license of the classification indicated below under
Contractor’s signature.
Authority to Enter Contract. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have
signed this Contract have the legal power, right and authority to make this Contract and bind each
respective Party.
Entire Contract; Modification. This Contract contains the entire agreement of the
Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations,
understandings or agreements. This Contract may only be modified by a writing signed by both
Parties.
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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR SHORT-FORM CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA
AND [***INSERT NAME***]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have entered into this Contract as of the
[***INSERT DAY***] day of [***INSERT MONTH***], [***INSERT YEAR***].
CITY OF AZUSA
By: _________________________
[***INSERT NAME***]
[***INSERT TITLE***]
Attest: _________________________
[***INSERT NAME***]
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
_________________________
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
[***INSERT NAME OF CONTRACTOR***]
a [***INSERT TYPE OF LEGAL ENTITY***]
By: _________________________
Signature
_________________________
Name (Print)
_________________________
Title (Print)
By: _________________________
Signature
_________________________
Name (Print)
_________________________
Title (Print)
Exhibit A
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EXHIBIT “A”
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The following plans and specifications are incorporated into this Contract herein by this
reference:
[***INSERT GENERAL CONDITIONS/SPECIFICATIONS - INCORPORATE BY
REFERENCE ANY NEEDED PLANS OR DRAWINGS***]
Exhibit B
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EXHIBIT “B”
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
[***INSERT SPECIAL CONDITIONS IF NECESSARY – OTHERWISE JUST INSERT
“NOT APPLICABLE”***]
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EXHIBIT “C”
CERTIFICATION
LABOR CODE - SECTION 1861
I, the undersigned Contractor, am aware of the provisions of Section 3700, et seq., of the
California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker’s
Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of the Code, and
I, the undersigned Contractor, agree to and will comply with such provisions before commencing
the performance of the Work on this Contract.
[***INSERT NAME OF CONTRACTOR***]
a [***INSERT TYPE OF LEGAL ENTITY***]
By: _________________________
Signature
_________________________
Name (Print)
_________________________
Title (Print)
By: _________________________
Signature
_________________________
Name (Print)
_________________________
Title (Print)
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EXHIBIT “D”
FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
[***INSERT ALL FORMS, PROVISIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE
FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCE***]