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`q44:09 City Council Staff Report
September 9, 2025
Agenda Item No. 14
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Mark Vukojevic, Utilities Director - 949-644-3011,
mvukojevic@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Joshua Rosenbaum, Senior Management Analyst - 949-644-3057,
josenbaum@newportbeachca.gov
TITLE: Approval of On -Call Service Agreements for Streetlight Electrical
Repair Services with Yunex LLC and Bear Electrical Solutions LLC
ABSTRACT:
The Utilities Department utilizes specialty on -call contractors for streetlight electrical
repairs. As needed, contractors assist staff in providing after hours and emergency
response, including for the restoration and replacement of knocked down streetlight poles
and equipment. Following a competitive bidding process, staff recommends City Council
approval of a five-year agreement with both Yunex LLC and Bear Electrical Solutions,
LLC, for on -call streetlight electrical repair services.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because
this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly;
b) Approve On -Call Maintenance and Repair Services Agreement with Yunex LLC for a
term of five years and a total contract compensation amount of $1,500,000, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement; and
c) Approve On -Call Maintenance and Repair Services Agreement with Bear Electrical
Solutions LLC for a term of five years and a total contract compensation amount of
$1,000,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The Utilities Department maintains the City of Newport Beach's 6,000 streetlights and 700
other City -owned lighting fixtures. These fixtures include bollards, park lights, parking lot
lights, tree lights/uplighting and beach floodlights. The department manages these assets
through a combination of resources, including Utilities Department staff, a contract service
provider for maintenance and repairs, and another contractor for emergency services
such as nighttime knockdowns. Additionally, the Public Works Department's annual
Capital Improvement Program regularly includes streetlight replacements and upgrades
to the system.
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This particular contract is for on -call, after-hours response where staff -directed
contractors mobilize crews and heavy equipment for complex or emergency situations.
This is similar to the contract utilized by the Public Works Department for after-hours
traffic signal emergencies. The services include handling high -voltage electrical systems
such as service cabinets, circuits and streetlight poles. A typical scenario involves
emergency response to a streetlight pole knockdown that occurs after hours. Staff directs
the contractor to mobilize a crew and heavy equipment to remove the damaged street
light debris, de -energize the circuits, and secure the area. In the following days, City staff
and the contractor schedule the replacement and permanent installation of the
foundation, circuitry and new streetlight pole. In FY2024-25, there were 20 streetlight
poles that were replaced due to vehicular accidents. If there is a responsible party, staff
also sends an invoice to the driver or the driver's insurance company in an effort to
recover the City's costs.
The Utilities Department entered into an agreement for this type of on -call streetlight
electrical repair services with Siemens Industry in 2017. The agreement was extended
and assigned to Yunex, LLC in recent years. With the existing agreement's contract term
near expiration, the Utilities and Finance Departments jointly issued a Request for
Proposals (RFP).
On June 12, 2025, the City posted RFP 25-51 for On -Call Streetlight Electrical Repair
Services on the City's PlanetBids portal with proposals due July 10, 2025. The proposers
were required to demonstrate previous experience of similar scope, possess proper
qualifications, training and certifications, including a C-10 Electrical contractor license to
work with high voltage streetlights; and submit hourly rates for labor and equipment.
Evaluation criteria weighed technical qualifications and experience at 75% and cost
proposals at 25%. A three -member review panel evaluated the submissions. Of the three
proposals received, two achieved technical scores of 70% or higher and advanced to the
cost analysis stage, consistent with City procurement procedures.
The proposals ranked as follows:
TECHNICAL
COST RATIO SCORE
TOTAL
OVERALL
PROPOSER
SCORE
MAX750
SCORE -
RANK
(MAX 2,250)
(Sample Project Cost)
(MAX 3,000)
YUNEX LLC
2,225
750
2,975
1
BEAR
2175
742
2,917
2
ELECTRICAL
Both Yunex and Bear Electrical Solutions received high technical scores and submitted
competitive cost proposals. Yunex is the City's current provider for on -call streetlight
electrical repair services, responding to emergencies and as -needed work. Bear Electrical
Solutions is the current contractor for the Citywide Streetlight Maintenance program,
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performing as -directed maintenance and repairs. Utilities staff is highly satisfied with the
performance of both firms and believes engaging two qualified, reliable contractors will
enhance the City's ability to respond effectively to both routine and emergency streetlight
needs.
Accordingly, staff recommends City Council approval of service agreements with both
firms. Yunex, which received the highest proposal score, is recommended for a five-year
agreement with a not -to -exceed amount of $1.5 million. Bear Electrical Solutions is
recommended for a five-year agreement with a not -to -exceed amount of $1.0 million.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The adopted budget includes sufficient funding for on -call streetlight electrical repair
services. Expenses will be charged to the General Fund Streetlight program accounts in
the Utilities Department, 0109063-811017 Services Contract or 0109063-851037
Maintenance & Repair NOC.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff recommends the City Council find this action is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment)
and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no
potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
NOTICING:
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of
the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — Agreement with Yunex LLC
Attachment B — Agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions LLC
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ATTACHMENT A
ON -CALL MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH YUNEX LLC FOR
ON -CALL STREETLIGHT ELECTRICAL REPAIR SERVICES
THIS ON -CALL MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES AGREEMENT
("Agreement") is made and entered into as of this 9th day of September, 2025 ("Effective
Date"), by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California municipal
corporation and charter city ("City"), and YUNEX LLC, a Delaware corporation
("Contractor"), whose address with the California Secretary of State is: 9225 Bee Cave
Road, Austin, Texas 78733, with a mailing address of: 9225 Bee Cave Road, Bldg B,
Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78733, and is made with reference to the following:
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A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws
of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being
conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of City.
B. City desires to engage Contractor to perform on -call maintenance and/or repair
services for City ("Project").
C. Contractor possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and
knowledge to provide the maintenance and/or repair services described in this
Agreement.
D. Contractor has examined the location of all proposed work, carefully reviewed and
evaluated the specifications set forth by City for the Project, is familiar with all
conditions relevant to the performance of services, and has committed to perform
all work required for the compensation specified in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties
as follows:
1. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date, and shall
terminate on August 31, 2030, unless terminated earlier as set forth herein.
2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
2.1 Contractor shall perform the on -call services described in the Scope of
Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference ("Services"
or "Work"). Upon written request from the Project Administrator as defined herein,
Contractor shall provide a letter proposal for Services requested by the City (hereinafter
referred to as the "Letter Proposal'). The Letter Proposal shall include the following:
2.1.1 A detailed description of the Services to be provided;
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2.1.2 The position of each person to be assigned to perform the Services,
and the name of the individuals to be assigned, if available;
2.1.3 The estimated number of hours and cost to complete the Services;
2.1.4 The time needed to finish the specific project.
2.2 No Services shall be provided until the Project Administrator has provided
written acceptance of the Letter Proposal. Once authorized to proceed, Contractor shall
diligently perform the duties in the approved Letter Proposal. -
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1 Time is of the essence in the performance of Services under this Agreement
and Contractor shall perform the Services in accordance with the schedule included in
Exhibit A and the Letter Proposal. In the absence of a specific schedule, the Services
shall be performed to completion in a diligent and timely manner. The failure by
Contractor to strictly adhere to the schedule set forth in Exhibit A and the Letter Proposal,
if any, or perform the Services in a diligent and timely manner may result in termination
of this Agreement by City.
3.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor shall not be responsible for
delays due to causes beyond Contractor's reasonable control. However, in the case of
any such delay in the Services to be provided for the Project, each party hereby agrees
to provide notice within two (2) calendar days of the occurrence causing the delay to the
other party so that all delays can be addressed.
3.3 Contractor shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance
in writing to the Project Administrator as defined herein, not later than two (2) calendar
days after the start of the condition that purportedly causes a delay. The Project
Administrator shall review all such requests and may grant reasonable time extensions
for unforeseeable delays that are beyond Contractor's control.
3.4 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Contractor shall respond
in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances, by fax, hand -
delivery or mail.
4. COMPENSATION TO CONTRACTOR
4.1 City shall pay Contractor for the Services on a time and expense not -to -
exceed basis in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the Letter Proposal
and the Schedule of Billing Rates attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein
by reference. Except as otherwise provided herein, no rate changes shall be made during
the term of this Agreement without the prior written approval of City. Contractor's
compensation for all Services performed in accordance with this Agreement, including all
reimbursable items, shall not exceed One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and
001100 ($1,500,000.00), without prior written amendment to the Agreement.
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4.2 Upon the first anniversary of the Effective Date and upon each anniversary
of the Effective Date thereafter, the billing rates set forth in Exhibit B ("Billing Rates") may
be adjusted in proportion to changes in the Consumer Price Index, subject to the
maximum adjustment set forth below. Such adjustment shall be made by multiplying the
Billing Rates in Exhibit B by a fraction, the numerator of which is the value of the
Consumer Price Index for the calendar month three (3) months preceding the calendar
month for which such adjustment is to be made, and the denominator of which is the value
of the Consumer Price Index for the same calendar month immediately prior to Effective
Date. The Consumer Price Index to be used in such calculation is the "Consumer Price
Index, All Items, 1982-84=100 for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U)", for the Los Angeles -
Riverside -Orange County Metropolitan Area, published by the United States Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. If both an official index and one or more unofficial
indices are published, the official index shall be used. If said Consumer Price Index is no
longer published at the adjustment date, it shall be constructed by conversion tables
included in such new index. In no event, however, shall the amount payable under this
Agreement be reduced below the Billing Rates in effect immediately preceding such
adjustment. The maximum adjustment increase to the Billing Rates, for any year where
an adjustment is made pursuant to this Section, shall not exceed the Consumer Price
Index or 2.0% of the Billing Rates in effect immediately preceding such adjustment,
whichever is less. Contractor shall notify City in writing of any requests for adjustment
pursuant to this Section at least thirty (30) days prior to the Effective Date of such
adjustment, and provide updated billing rates. Adjusted billing rates shall be approved in
writing by City prior to use.
4.3 Contractor shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the Work
performed the preceding month. Contractor's bills shall include the name and/or
classification of employee who performed the Work, a brief description of the Services
performed and/or the specific task in the Scope of Services to which it relates, the date
the Services were performed, the number of hours spent on all Work billed on an hourly
basis, and a description of any reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Contractor no
later than thirty (30) calendar days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff.
4.4 City shall reimburse Contractor only for those costs or expenses specifically
identified in Exhibit B to this Agreement and the Letter Proposal, or specifically approved
in writing in advance by City.
4.5 Contractor shall not receive any compensation for Extra Work performed
without the prior written authorization of City. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any
Work that is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project,
but which is not included within the Scope of Services and which the parties did not
reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Compensation for any authorized Extra Work shall be paid in accordance with Exhibit B
and the Letter Proposal.
5. PROJECT MANAGER
5.1 Contractor shall designate a Project Manager, who shall coordinate all
phases of the Project. This Project Manager shall be available to City at all reasonable
times during the Agreement term. Contractor has designated Robert Paquette to be its
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Project Manager. Contractor shall not remove or reassign the Project Manager or any
personnel listed in Exhibit A or assign any new or replacement personnel to the Project
without the prior written consent of City. City's approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld with respect to the removal or assignment of non -key personnel.
5.2 Contractor, at the sole discretion of City, shall remove from the Project any
of its personnel assigned to the performance of Services upon written request of City.
Contractor warrants that it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to complete
the Project on a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement.
6. ADMINISTRATION
This Agreement will be administered by the Utilities Department. City's Utilities
Manager or designee shall be the Project Administrator and shall have the authority to
act for City under this Agreement. The Project Administrator shall represent City in all
matters pertaining to the Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement.
7. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist Contractor in the execution of its responsibilities under this Agreement,
City agrees to provide access to and upon request of Contractor, one copy of all existing
relevant information on file at City. City will provide all such materials in a timely manner
so as not to cause delays in Contractor's Work schedule.
8. TYPE AND INSTALLATION OF MATERIALS/STANDARD OF CARE
8.1 Contractor shall use only the standard materials described in Exhibit A in
performing Services under this Agreement. Any deviation from the materials described
in Exhibit A shall not be installed or utilized unless approved in advance and in writing by
the Project Administrator.
8.2 All of the Services shall be performed by Contractor or under Contractor's
supervision. Contractor represents that it possesses the personnel required to perform
the Services required by this Agreement, and that it will perform all Services in a manner
commensurate with community professional standards and with the ordinary degree of
skill and care that would be used by other reasonably competent practitioners of the same
discipline under similar circumstances. All Services shall be performed by qualified and
experienced personnel who are not employed by City. By delivery of completed Work,
Contractor certifies that the Work conforms to the requirements of this Agreement, all
applicable federal, state and local laws and legally recognized professional standards.
8.3 Contractor represents and warrants to City that it has, shall obtain and shall
keep in full force and effect during the term hereof, at its sole cost and expense, all
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature that is
legally required of Contractor to practice its profession. Contractor shall maintain a City
of Newport Beach business license during the term of this Agreement.
8.4 Contractor shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall Contractor be
responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of strikes,
lockouts, accidents, acts of God, or the failure of City to furnish timely information or to
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approve or disapprove Contractor's Work promptly, or delay or faulty performance by City,
contractors, or governmental agencies.
9. RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES OR INJURY
9.1 City and all officers, employees and representatives thereof shall not be
responsible in any manner for any loss or damage to any of the materials or other things
used or employed in performing the Project or for injury to or death of any person as a
result of Contractor's performance of the Services required hereunder; or for damage to
property from any cause arising from the performance of the Project by Contractor, or its
subcontractors, or its workers, or anyone employed by either of them.
9.2 Contractor shall be responsible for any liability imposed by law and for
injuries to or death of any person or damage to property resulting from defects,
obstructions or from any cause arising from Contractor's Work on the Project, or the Work
of any subcontractor or supplier selected by Contractor.
9.3 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend
and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
volunteers, employees, and any person or entity owning or otherwise in legal control of
the property upon which Contractor performs the Project and/or Services contemplated
by this Agreement (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all
claims (including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death or damage to property),
demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments,
fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys'
fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever (individually,
a Claim; collectively, "Claims"), which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly or
indirectly) to any breach of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, any Work
performed or Services provided under this Agreement including, without limitation,
defects in workmanship or materials or Contractor's presence or activities conducted on
the Project (including the negligent and/or willful acts, errors and/or omissions of
Contractor, its principals, officers, agents, employees, vendors, suppliers, consultants,
subcontractors, anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them or for whose acts
they may be liable or any or all of them).
9.4 Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require
Contractor to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising from the sole
negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Nothing in this indemnity shall
be construed as authorizing any award of attorneys' fees in any action on or to enforce
the terms of this Agreement. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability
regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act
as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Contractor.
9.5 Contractor shall perform all Work in a manner to minimize public
inconvenience and possible hazard, to restore other work areas to their original condition
and former usefulness as soon as possible, and to protect public and private property.
Contractor shall be liable for any private or public property damaged during the
performance of the Work by Contractor or its agents.
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9.6 To the extent authorized by law, as much of the money due Contractor
under and by virtue of the Agreement as shall be considered necessary by City may be
retained by it until disposition has been made of such suits or claims for damages as
aforesaid.
9.7 The rights and obligations set forth in this Section shall survive the
termination of this Agreement.
10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is understood that City retains Contractor on an independent contractor basis
and Contractor is not an agent or employee of City. The manner and means of conducting
the Work are under the control of Contractor, except to the extent they are limited by
statute, rule or regulation and the expressed terms of this Agreement. No civil service
status or other right of employment shall accrue to Contractor or its employees. Nothing
in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute approval for Contractor or any of
Contractor's employees or agents, to be the agents or employees of City. Contractor
shall have the responsibility for and control over the means of performing the Work,
provided that Contractor is in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Anything in
this Agreement that may appear to give City the right to direct Contractor as to the details
of the performance of the Work or to exercise a measure of control over Contractor shall
mean only that Contractor shall follow the desires of City with respect to the results of the
Services.
11. COOPERATION
Contractor agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated
Project Administrator and any other agencies that may have jurisdiction or interest in the
Work to be performed. City agrees to cooperate with Contractor on the Project.
12. CITY POLICY
Contractor shall discuss and review all matters relating to policy and Project
direction with City's Project Administrator in advance of all critical decision points in order
to ensure the Project proceeds in a manner consistent with City goals and policies.
13. PROGRESS
Contractor is responsible for keeping the Project Administrator informed on a
regular basis regarding the status and progress of the Project, activities performed and
planned, and any meetings that have been scheduled or are desired.
14. INSURANCE
Without limiting Contractor's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement
of Work, Contractor shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term
of this Agreement or for other periods as specified in this Agreement, policies of insurance
of the type, amounts, terms and conditions described in the Insurance Requirements
attached hereto as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by reference.
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15. BONDING
15.1 For any Letter Proposal accepted by City of over Twenty Five Thousand
Dollars and 00/100 ($25,000.00), Contractor shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own
expense during the term of this Agreement: (1) a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in
the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount to be paid Contractor as
set forth in any Letter Proposal accepted by City of over Twenty Five Thousand Dollars
and 001100 ($25,000.00), and in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D which is
incorporated herein by this reference; and (2) a Faithful Performance Bond in the amount
of one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount to be paid Contractor as set forth in
any Letter Proposal accepted by City of over Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and 00/100
($25,000.00), and in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E which is incorporated herein
by this reference.
15.2 The Labor and Materials Payment Bond and Faithful Performance Bond
shall be issued by an insurance organization or surety (1) currently authorized by the
Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California, (2)
listed as an acceptable surety in the latest revision of the Federal Register Circular 570,
and (3) assigned a Policyholders' Rating A (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class
VI (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide: Property -
Casualty.
15.3 Contractor shall deliver, concurrently with City's approval of any Letter
Proposal over Twenty Five Thousand Dollars. and 00/100 ($25,000.00), the Labor and
Materials Payment Bond and Faithful Performance Bond, a certified copy of the
"Certificate of Authority" of the Insurer or Surety issued by the Insurance Commissioner,
which authorizes the Insurer or Surety to transact surety insurance in the State of
California.
16. PREVAILING WAGES
16.1 Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Labor Code of the State of
California, not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages including legal
holidays and overtime Work for each craft or type of workman needed to execute the
Work contemplated under the Agreement shall be paid to all workmen employed on the
Work to be done according to the Agreement by the Contractor and any subcontractor.
In accordance with the California Labor Code (Sections 1770 et seq.), the Director of
Industrial Relations has ascertained ,the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the
locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification, or type of
workman or mechanic needed to execute the Agreement. A copy of said determination
is available by calling the prevailing wage hotline number (415) 703-4774, and requesting
one from the Department of Industrial Relations. The Contractor is required to obtain the
wage determinations from the Department of Industrial Relations and post at the job site
the prevailing rate or per diem wages. It shall be the obligation of the Contractor or any
subcontractor under him/her to comply with all State of California labor laws, rules and
regulations and the parties agree that the City shall not be liable for any violation thereof.
16.2 Unless otherwise exempt bylaw, Contractor warrants that no contractor or
subcontractor was listed on the bid proposal for the Services that it is not currently
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registered and qualified to perform public work. Contractor further warrants that it is
currently registered and qualified to perform "public work" pursuant to California Labor
Code section 1725.5 or any successor statute thereto and that no contractor or
subcontractor will engage in the performance of the Services unless currently registered
and qualified to perform public work.
17. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS
Except as specifically authorized under this Agreement, the Services to be
provided under this Agreement shall not be assigned, transferred contracted or
subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City. Any of the following shall be
construed as an assignment: The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any
of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Contractor, or of the interest of any general
partner or joint venturer or syndicate member or cotenant if Contractor is a partnership or
joint -venture or syndicate or cotenancy, which shall result in changing the control of
Contractor. Control means fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting power or twenty-five
percent (25%) or more of the assets of the corporation, partnership or joint -venture.
18. SUBCONTRACTING
The subcontractors authorized by City, if any, to perform Work on this Project are
identified in Exhibit A and the Letter Proposal. Contractor shall be fully responsible to
City for all acts and omissions of any subcontractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall
create any contractual relationship between City and any subcontractor nor shall it create
any obligation on the part of City to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to
any such subcontractor other than as otherwise required by law. City is an intended
beneficiary of any Work performed by the subcontractor for purposes of establishing a
duty of care between the subcontractor and City. Except as specifically authorized herein,
the Services to be provided under this Agreement shall not be otherwise assigned,
transferred, contracted or subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City.
19. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
Each and every report, draft, map, record, plan, document and other writing
produced (hereinafter "Documents"), prepared or caused to be prepared by Contractor,
its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors, in the course of implementing this
Agreement, shall become the exclusive property of City, and City shall have the sole right
to use such materials in its discretion without further compensation to Contractor or any
other party. Contractor shall, at Contractor's expense, provide such Documents to City
upon prior written request.
20. CONFIDENTIALITY
All Documents, including drafts, preliminary drawings or plans, notes and
communications that result from the Services in this Agreement, shall be kept confidential
unless City expressly authorizes in writing the release of information.
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21. RECORDS
Contractor shall keep records and invoices in connection with the Services to be
performed under this Agreement. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate
records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any Services,
expenditures and disbursements charged to City, for a minimum period of three (3) years,
or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Contractor
under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable.
Contractor shall allow a representative of City to examine, audit and make transcripts or
copies of such records and invoices during regular business hours. Contractor shall allow
inspection of all Work, data, Documents, proceedings and activities related to the
Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Contractor
under this Agreement.
22. WITHHOLDINGS
City may withhold payment to Contractor of any disputed sums until satisfaction of
the dispute with respect to such payment. Such withholding shall not be deemed to
constitute a failure to pay according to the terms of this Agreement. Contractor shall not
discontinue Work as a result of such withholding. Contractor shall have an immediate
right to appeal to the City Manager or hits/her designee with respect to such disputed
sums. Contractor shall be entitled to receive interest on any withheld sums at the rate of
return that City earned on its investments during the time period, from the date of
withholding of any amounts found to have been improperly withheld.
23. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONTRACTORS
City reserves the right to employ other contractors in connection with the Project.
24. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
24.1 Contractor or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the
California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act") and/or Government Code §§ 1090 et
seq., which (1) require such persons to disclose any financial interest that may
foreseeably be materially affected by the Work performed under this Agreement, and (2)
prohibit such persons from making, or participating in making, decisions that will
foreseeably financially affect such interest.
24.2 If subject to the Act and/or Government Code §§ 1090 et seq., Contractor
shall conform to all requirements therein. Failure to do so constitutes a material breach
and is grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement by City. Contractor shall
indemnify and hold harmless City for any and all claims for damages resulting from
Contractor's violation of this Section.
25. NOTICES
25.1 All notices, demands, requests or approvals, including any change in
mailing address, to be given under the terms of this Agreement shall be given in writing,
and conclusively shall be deemed served when delivered personally, or on the third
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business day after the deposit thereof in the United States mail, postage prepaid, first-
class mail, addressed as hereinafter provided.
25.2 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Contractor to City shall be
addressed to City at:
Attn: Utilities Manager
Utilities Department
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
PO Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92658
25.3 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Contractor shall be
addressed to Contractor at:
Attn: Michael Hutchens
Yunex LLC
9225 Bee Cave Road, Bldg B, Suite 201
Austin, Texas 78733
26. CLAIMS
26.1 Unless a shorter time is specified elsewhere in this Agreement, before
making its final request for payment under this Agreement, Contractor shall submit to City,
in writing, all claims for compensation under or arising out of this Agreement. Contractor's
acceptance of the final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims for compensation
under or arising out of this Agreement except those previously made in writing and
identified by Contractor in writing as unsettled at the time of its final request for payment.
Contractor and City expressly agree that in addition to any claims filing requirements set
forth in the Agreement, Contractor shall be required to file any claim Contractor may have
against City in strict conformance with the Government Claims Act (Government Code
sections 900 et seq.).
26.2 To the extent that Contractor's claim is a "Claim" as defined in Public
Contract Code section 9204 or any successor statute thereto, the Parties agree to follow
the dispute resolution process set forth therein. ,Any part of such "Claim" remaining in
dispute after completion of the dispute resolution process provided for in Public Contract
Code section 9204 or any successor statute thereto shall be subject to the Government
Claims Act requirements requiring Contractor/Consultant to file a claim in strict
conformance with the Government Claims Act. To the extent that Contractor's claim is
not a "Claim" as defined in Public Contract Code section 9204 or any successor statute
thereto, Contractor shall be required to file such claim with the City in strict conformance
with the Government Claims Act (Government Code sections 900 et seq.).
27. TERMINATION
27.1 In the event that either party fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions
of this Agreement at the time and in the manner required, that party shall be deemed in
default in the performance of this Agreement. If such default is not cured within a period
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of two (2) calendar days, or if more than two (2) calendar days are reasonably required
to cure the default and the defaulting party fails to give adequate assurance of due
performance within two (2) calendar days after receipt of written notice of default,
specifying the nature of such default and the steps necessary to cure such default, and
thereafter diligently take steps to cure the default, the non -defaulting party may terminate
the Agreement forthwith by giving to the defaulting party written notice thereof.
27.2 Notwithstanding the above provisions, City shall have the right, at its sole
and absolute discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement at anytime by
giving no less than seven (7) calendar days' prior written notice to Contractor. In the
event of termination under this Section, City shall pay Contractor for Services
satisfactorily performed and costs incurred up to the effective date of termination for which
Contractor has not been previously paid. On the effective date of termination, Contractor
shall deliver to City all reports, Documents and other information developed or
accumulated in the performance of this Agreement, whether in draft or final form.
28. LABOR
28.1 Contractor shall conform with all applicable provisions of state and federal
law including, but not limited to, applicable provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards
Act ("FLSA") (29 USCA § 201, of seq.).
28.2 Whenever Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential labor
dispute is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this Agreement,
Contractor shall immediately give written notice to City, and provide all relevant
information.
28.3 Contractor represents that all persons working under this Agreement are
verified to be U.S. citizens or persons legally authorized to work in the United States.
28.4 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend,
and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
volunteers, and employees from loss or damage, including but not limited to attorneys'
fees, and other costs of defense by reason of actual or alleged violations of any applicable
federal, state and local labor laws or law, rules, and/or regulations. This obligation shall
survive the expiration and/or termination of the Agreement.
29. STANDARD PROVISIONS
29.1 Recitals. City and Contractor acknowledge that the above Recitals are true
and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference.
29.2 Compliance with all Laws. Contractor shall, at its own cost and expense,
comply with all statutes, ordinances, regulations and requirements of all governmental
entities, including federal, state, county or municipal, whether now in force or hereinafter
enacted. In addition, all Work prepared by Contractor shall conform to applicable City,
county, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and permit requirements and be subject
to approval of the Project Administrator and City.
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29.3 Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach, of any term, covenant or
condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach
of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether of the
same or a different character.
29.4 Integrated Contract. This Agreement represents the full and complete
understanding_ of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all
preliminary negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein.
No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions herein.
29.5 Conflicts or Inconsistencies. In the event there are any conflicts or
inconsistencies between this Agreement and the Scope of Services or any other
attachments attached hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.
29.6 Interpretation. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or
against either party by reason of the authorship of the Agreement or any other rule of
construction which might otherwise apply.
29.7 Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a
written document executed by both Contractor and City and approved as to form by the
City Attorney.
29.8 Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid,
illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining
provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
29.9 Controlling Law and Venue. The laws of the State of California shall govern
this Agreement and all matters relating to it and any action brought relating to this
Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of
Orange, State of California.
29.10 Equal Opportunity Employment. Contractor represents that it is an equal
opportunity employer and it shall not_ discriminate against any subcontractor, employee
or applicant for employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin,
ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation,
age or any other impermissible basis under law.
29.11 No Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any dispute or legal action arising under
this Agreement, the prevailing party shall not be entitled to attorneys' fees.
29.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall
constitute one (1) and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
on the dates written below.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Dater/.7V.!7 C _
By:
Aar n C. Harp
City Attorney
ATTEST:
Date:
Molly Perry
Interim City Clerk
Attachments: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Exhibit D
Exhibit E
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
a California municipal corporation
Date. -
By:
Joe Stapleton
Mayor
CONTRACTOR: YUNEX LLC, a
Delaware corporation
Date:
By:
Marshall Cheek
President & Managing Director
Date:
By:
Dirk Rauber
Vice President & Managing Director
Finance
[END OF SIGNATURES]
Scope of Services
Schedule of Billing Rates
Insurance Requirements
Labor and Materials Payment Bond
Faithful Performance Bond
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
OBJECTIVE
Contractor shall provide the following services to the City, under the direction of the Utilities
Department, which shall identify specific tasks, deliverables, and deadlines on an as -needed basis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• At least five (5) years of experience delivering professional streetlight maintenance and
emergency and on -call supplemental repair services as directed by the City.
• Contractor shall always maintain a C-10 Electrical contractor's license for the duration of
the agreement.
• Contractor's assigned staff shall have the necessary training to work with high voltage
series streetlights.
DESCRIPTION
Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, expendable equipment, materials, and transportation
services necessary to perform the services described herein including, but not limited to, the
following:
• Removal of knocked down streetlight poles, including pole replacement and streetlight
foundations;
• Repairs to electrical boxes, lens hanging from poles, line tracing, exposed wires;
• Conduit repair, new conduit installation, pulling wire and setting of pull boxes;
• Electrical troubleshooting and repairs to City maintained lights including streetlights,
bollards, parking lot poles, park facility lighting and beach flood lights;
• Repair or replacement of materials due to collision, mischief, and/or acts of nature;
• Contractor must be able to completely and to safely secure any electrical hazard
including high voltage series streetlights (less than 6,000 volts).
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Contractor shall perform the following services in compliance with the City of Newport Beach
standards and specifications as directed by City.
• Contractor shall eliminate any electrical hazard, including but not limited to, high voltage
series streetlights less than 6,000 Volts;
• Contractor shall set a concrete pull box with lid on any exposed wires that cannot be
contained in their original structures;
• Contractor shall clear any heavy, downed or leaning light pole or poles. Light poles shall
be cleared from obstructing traffic, roadways, & pedestrian passage on sidewalks.
Barricades and caution tape shall be placed over any debris left at the scene. Relevant
safe and adequate pedestrian and vehicular access shall be provided in accordance with
Section 7-10 of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Green Book)
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
and the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH) in their most current editions;
• Contractor will arrange for any complicated traffic control plans required and performed.
Plans will be submitted prior to installation and reviewed by City representative;
• Contractor shall notify the City representative when crews are on -site and finished for the
day;
• Contractor shall notify the City representative as soon as possible or at the beginning of
the next work shift reporting what has been done;
• Contractor shall provide a 24-hour phone number, which shall be made available to City
emergency personnel. Contractor shall notify the City immediately if any additional
problems or abnormalities that may exist during a response;
• If additional problems or abnormalities exist during the response contact the City
representative immediately;
• Upon completion of the agreement a detailed inventory of all lights in the city including
location, pole type, wattage, etc. will be provided to the contractor.
EMERGENCY REPAIR SERVICES
Contractor shall be available for same day response, including after-hours, weekends, and
holidays.
• After-hours refers to Monday through Thursday 4:30pm to 7:OOam
• Weekends begin at 3:30pm Friday to 7:OOam Monday.
• Contractor shall respond on site to all streetlight emergencies within one (1) hour or less
from the initial call from the City. Work shall be completed as soon as possible.
• Holidays shall be based on the list of Federal Holidays, and are listed below:
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Memorial Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
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QUALITY OF WORK AND MATERIALS
Unless otherwise specified by the Project Administrator or his/her designee, all usable material
removed and/or replaced in the course of repairs shall be the property of the City. All debris from
pole knockdowns/removals shall be disposed of by the contractor unless specified by the City's
representative at the time of the incident.
WORKMANSHIP AND SUPERVISION
Contractor shall designate a Project Manager to serve as the main contact for the Contractor
throughout the project. The Project Manager shall have the authority to handle and resolve any
contract disputes with the City and be experienced in supervising streetlight maintenance.
All work shall meet with the approval of the City's designated Project Administrator. Any specific
problem area which does not meet the conditions of the specifications set forth herein shall be
called to the attention of the Contractor's Project Manager and if not corrected, payment to the
Contractor will not be made until condition is corrected in a satisfactory manner as set forth in the
specifications.
LICENSES & TRAINING
Contractor shall always maintain a C-10 Electrical contractor's license for the duration of the
agreement. Contractor's assigned staff shall have the necessary training to work with high
voltage series streetlights.
RECORDS
Contractor shall keep records and invoices in connection with the Services to be performed
under the Agreement. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the
costs incurred under the Agreement and any Services, expenditures and disbursements charged
to City, for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the
date of final payment to Contractor under the Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be
clearly identifiable. Contractor shall allow a representative of City to examine, audit and make
transcripts or copies of such records and invoices during regular business hours. Contractor shall
allow inspection of all Work, data, Documents, proceedings and activities related to the Agreement
for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Contractor under the Agreement
CITY Geographic Information System (GIS) SYSTEM
Upon execution of the agreement, Contractor shall complete and submit all forms and
applications, if any, mandated by the City, at its sole discretion, to gain authorized access to and
utilize the City's GIS. This requirement is a prerequisite for any and all work performed by the
Contractor that necessitates the use of the GIS System.
INVOICES
Invoices from Contractor shall contain information on work completed.
Work completed will be identified by City issued work order number, work completed, time to
complete, and, if applicable, materials installed at cost plus markup.
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CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence shall be addressed to Utilities Manager, Utilities Department, City of
Newport Beach, 949 West 1611 Street, Newport Beach, California 92663.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
All work performed under this contract shall be performed in such a manner as to provide
maximum safety to the public and where applicable comply with all safety standards required by
CAL -OSHA. The City reserves the right to issue restraint or cease and desist orders to the
Contractor when unsafe or harmful acts are observed or reported relative to the performance
under the contract. All contractor employees shall be trained in and have access to a W.A.T.C.H.
(Work Area Traffic Control Handbook) at all times.
Contractor's field personnel shall wear easily recognizable uniforms containing Contractor's name.
Contractor shall be responsible for supplying all appropriate personal protective equipment
including but not limited to safety vests, safety shoes and reflective vests.
Contractor shall maintain all work sites free of hazards to persons and/or property resulting from
his/her operations. Any hazardous condition noted by the Contractor, which is not a result of
his/her operations, shall be immediately reported to the City.
Warning signs, lights, and devices shall be installed and displayed in conformity with "The
California Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices" for use in performance of work upon highways
issued by the State of California, Department of Transportation.
Contractor's employees shall be trained in health and safety per CALOSHA requirements.
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TYPES OF POLES AND FIXTURES
Contractor must have all standard industrial certifications required and demonstrate
experience maintaining and repairing various pole and fixtures types including:
Poles
Fixtures
1212T
High Pressure Sodium (35-400 watt,
1214T
120/240 volts)
1316T
42D
42D DBL
LED cobra head (including
42D OBS
but not limited to GE, Philips,
45D
Leotech, Synergy)
65D
65D DBL
68D
LED retrofit (including but
7003 J
7003 J DBL
not limited to GE, Philips,
7004 J
Truly Green)
7004 J DBL
AMERON AEGEAN
AMERON JSL
AMERON JSL DBL
AMERON VICTORIAN
IMPERIAL
MANVILLE
PUMCO 500
Bollards
Various Cast Aluminum
Various Cast Steel
City will provide a detailed inventory of all lights in the city including location, pole type, wattage,
etc., upon commencement of the agreement between City and Contractor.
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF BILLING RATES
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EXHIBIT B -
SCHEDULE OF BILLING RATES
Standard Labor Hourly Rate Minimum Call Out Time
Regular Work Hours $153.00 2.00 Hours
After -Hours $190.00 2.00 Hours
Weekends
(*1st 10 Hours on Saturday Only) $228.00 2.00 Hours
Holidays(* Saturdays —after 10 hours
Holidays/Sundays: All Day) $228.00 2.00 Hours
Pole Knockdown Disposal Fee $95.00 (Disposal ONLY)
Mobilization Fee/ Trip Charge I No Charge
Equipment/Truck Hourly Rate
Crew Truck $32.00
Boom Truck $36.00
Bucket Truck $36.00
Crane $65.00
Materials Markup I 15%
The billing rates contained herein include all essentials necessary for the performance of the duties
specified in the Scope of Work, including, but not limited to insurances, related equipment, traffic
control and safety, etc.
* As defined by the DIR as pertains to Prevailing Wage
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EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS — MAINTENANCE/REPAIR/JANITORIAL SERVICES
Provision of Insurance. Without limiting Contractor's indemnification of City,
and prior to commencement of Work, Contractor shall obtain, provide and
maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, policies of
insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory
to City. Contractor agrees to provide insurance in accordance with
requirements set forth here. If Contractor uses existing coverage to comply and
that coverage does not meet these requirements, Contractor agrees to amend,
supplement or endorse the existing coverage.
2. Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance
company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact
business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders'
Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in
accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise
approved by the City's Risk Manager.
3. Coverage Requirements.
A. Workers' Compensation Insurance. Contractor shall maintain Workers'
Compensation Insurance providing statutory benefits and Employer's
Liability Insurance with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000)
each employee for bodily injury by accident and each employee for bodily
injury by disease in accordance with the laws of the State of California. In
addition, Contractor shall require each subcontractor to similarly maintain
Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance in
accordance with California law for all of the subcontractor's employees.
Contractor shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a
Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its City Council, boards
and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers, employees, and any person
or entity owning or otherwise in legal control of the property upon which
Contractor performs the Project and/or Services contemplated by this
Agreement.
B. General Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance, and if necessary excess/umbrella liability insurance, with
coverage at least as broad as provided by Insurance Services Office form
CG 00 01, in an amount not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per
occurrence, four million dollars ($4,000,000) general aggregate and four
million dollars ($4,000,000) completed operations aggregate. The policy
shall cover liability arising from bodily injury, property damage, products -
completed operations, personal and advertising injury, and liability
assumed under an insured contract (including the tort liability of another
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assumed in a business contract).
C. Automobile Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain automobile
insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01
covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of Contractor
arising out of or in connection with Work to be performed under this
Contract, including coverage for any owned, hired, non -owned or rented
vehicles, in an amount not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000)
combined single limit for each accident.
D. Excess/Umbrella Liability Insurance. If any Excess or Umbrella Liability
policies are used to meet the limits of liability required by this contract, then
said policies shall be "following form" of the underlying policy coverage,
terms, conditions, and provisions and shall meet all of the insurance
requirements stated in this contract, including, but not limited to, the
additional insured and primary & non-contributory insurance requirements
stated herein. No insurance policies maintained by the City, whether
primary or excess, and which also apply to a loss covered hereunder, shall
be called upon to contribute to a loss until the Contractor's primary and
excess/umbrella liability policies are exhausted.
4. Other Insurance Requirements: The policies are to contain, or be endorsed
to contain, the following provisions:
A. Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured
pursuant to this Contract shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against
City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers,
employees, and any person or entity owning or otherwise in legal control of
the property upon which Contractor performs the Project and/or Services
contemplated by this Agreement or shall specifically allow Contractor or
others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these requirements
to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Contractor hereby waives its
own right of recovery against City, and shall require similar written express
waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subcontractors.
B. Additional Insured Status. All liability policies including general liability,
products and completed operations, excess/umbrella liability, and
automobile liability, if required, shall provide or be endorsed to provide that
City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers,
employees, and any person or entity owning or otherwise in legal control of
the property upon which Contractor performs the Project and/or Services
contemplated by this Agreement shall be included as additional insureds
under such policies.
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C. Primary and Non -Contributory. Contractor's insurance coverage shall be
primary insurance and/or the primary source of recovery with respect to
City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers
and employees. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City shall be
excess of Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
D. Notice of Cancellation. All policies shall provide City with thirty (30) calendar
days' notice of cancellation or nonrenewal of coverage (except for
nonpayment for which ten (10) calendar days' notice is required) for each
required coverage.
5. Additional_ Agreements Between the Parties. The parties hereby agree to
the following:
A. Evidence of Insurance. Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance to
City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a
waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers' compensation and other
endorsements as specified herein for each coverage. All of the executed
documents referenced in this Contract must be returned to City within ten
(10) regular City business days after the date on the "Notification of Award".
Insurance certificates and endorsements must be approved by City's Risk
Manager prior to commencement of performance. Current certification of
insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this
Contract. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall
be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its
behalf. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of any such policy,
evidence of insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been
renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is
cancelled or 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. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of
all required insurance policies, at any time.
B. City's Right to Revise Requirements. The City reserves the right at any time
during the term of the Contract to change the amounts and types of
insurance required by giving Contractor sixty (60) calendar days' advance
written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial
additional cost to Contractor, City and Contractor may renegotiate
Contractor's compensation.
C. Right to Review Subcontracts. Contractor agrees that upon request, all
agreements with subcontractors or others with whom Contractor enters into
contracts with on behalf of City will be submitted to City for review. Failure
of City to request copies of such agreements will not impose any liability on
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City, or its employees. Contractor shall require and verify that all
subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated
herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City is an additional insured on
insurance required from subcontractors. For CGL coverage, subcontractors
shall provide coverage with a format at least as broad as CG 20 38 04 13.
D. Enforcement of Contract Provisions. Contractor acknowledges and agrees
that any actual or alleged failure on the part of City to inform Contractor of
non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on
City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
E. Requirements not Limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or
limits contained in this Exhibit A are not intended as a limitation on
coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally
provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature
is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not
intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of
other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the Contractor maintains higher
limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be
entitled to coverage for higher limits maintained by the Contractor. Any
available proceeds in excess of specified minimum limits of insurance and
coverage shall be available to the City.
F. Self -Insured Retentions. Contractor agrees not to self -insure or to use any
self -insured retentions on any portion of the insurance required herein and
further agrees that it will not allow any indemnifying party to self -insure its
obligations to City. If Contractor's existing coverage includes a self -insured
retention, the self -insured retention must be declared to City. City may
review options with Contractor, which may include reduction or elimination
of the self -insured retention, substitution of other coverage, or other
solutions. Contractor agrees to be responsible for payment of any
deductibles on their policies.
G. City Remedies for Non -Compliance. If Contractor or any subcontractor fails
to provide and maintain insurance as required herein, then City shall have
the right but not the obligation, to purchase such insurance, to terminate this
Contract, or to suspend Contractor's right to proceed until proper evidence
of insurance is provided. Any amounts paid by City shall, at City's sole
option, be deducted from amounts payable to Contractor or reimbursed by
Contractor upon demand.
H. Timely Notice of Claims. Contractor shall give City prompt and timely notice
of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Contractor's
performance under this Contract, and that involve or may involve coverage
under any of the required liability policies. City assumes no obligation or
liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the
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handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve City.
Contractor's Insurance. Contractor shall also procure and maintain, at its
own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own
judgement may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of
the Work.
Coverage Renewal. Contractor will renew the coverage required here
annually as long as Contractor continues to provide any Work under this or
any other Contract or agreement with City. Contractor shall provide proof
that policies of insurance required herein expiring during the term of this
Contract have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at
least the same coverage. Proof that such coverage has been ordered shall
be submitted prior to expiration. A coverage binder or letter from
Contractor's insurance agent to this effect is acceptable. A certificate of
insurance and/or additional insured endorsement as required in these
specifications applicable to the renewing or new coverage must be provided
to City with five (5) calendar days of the expiration of the coverages.
K. Maintenance of General Liability Coverage. Contractor agrees to maintain
commercial general liability coverage for a period of ten (10) years after
completion of the Project or to obtain coverage for completed operations
liability for an equivalent period.
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EXHIBIT D
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
BOND NO.
LABOR AND MATERIALS PAYMENT BOND
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach, State of California, has awarded to
hereinafter designated as the "Principal," an agreement for
maintenance and/or repair services, in the City of Newport Beach, in strict conformity with
the Agreement on file with the office of the City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, which
is incorporated herein by this reference.
WHEREAS, Principal has executed or is about to execute the Agreement and the
terms thereof require the furnishing of a bond, providing that if Principal or any of
Principal's subcontractors, shall fail to pay for any materials, provisions, or other supplies
used in, upon, for, or about the performance of the Work agreed to be done, or for any
work or labor done thereon of any kind, the Surety on this bond will pay the same to the
extent hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, We the undersigned Principal, and,
duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, as Surety,
(referred to herein as "Surety") are held and firmly bound unto the City of Newport Beach,
in the sum of Dollars ( ),
lawful money of the United States of America, said sum being equal to 100% of the
amount of any Letter Proposal accepted by City of over Twenty Five Thousand Dollars
and 00/100 ($25,000.00), payable by the City of Newport Beach under the terms of the
Agreement; for which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs,
executors and administrators, successors, or assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by
these present.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the Principal or the
Principal's subcontractors, fail to pay for any materials, provisions, or other supplies,
implements or machinery used in, upon, for, or about the performance of the Work
contracted to be done, or for any other work or labor thereon of any kind, or for amounts
due under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to such work or labor, or for
any amounts required to be deducted, withheld and paid over to the Employment
Development Department from the wages of employees of the Principal and
subcontractors pursuant to Section 13020 of the Unemployment Insurance Code with
respect to such work and labor, then the Surety will pay for the same, in an amount not
exceeding the sum specified in this Bond, and also, in case suit is brought to enforce the
obligations of this Bond, a reasonable attorneys' fee, to be fixed by the Court as required
by the provisions of Section 9554 of the Civil Code of the State of California.
The Bond shall inure to the benefit of any and all persons, companies, and
corporations entitled to file claims under Section 9100 of the California Civil Code so as
to give a right of action to them or their assigns in any suit brought upon this Bond, as
required by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9500 of seq. of the Civil
Code of the State of California.
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And Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change,
extension of time, alterations or additions to the terms of the Agreement or to the Work to
be performed thereunder shall in any wise affect its obligations on this Bond, and it does
hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alterations or additions to the
terms of the Agreement or to the Work or to the specifications.
In the event that any principal above named executed this Bond as an individual,
it is agreed that the death of any such principal shall not exonerate the Surety from its
obligations under this Bond.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument has been duly executed by the above
named Principal and Surety, on the day of , 20
Name of Contractor (Principal)
Name of Surety
Address of Surety
Telephone
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Date:
2
Aaron C. Harp
City Attorney
Authorized Signature/Title
Authorized Agent Signature
Print Name and Title
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF CONTRACTOR AND SURETY MUST BE
ATTACHED
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity
of that document.
State of California
County of SS.
On , 20 before me, ,
Notary Public, personally appeared ,
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same
in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signatures(s) on the instrument
the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature (seal)
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity
of that document.
State of Californ'3a
County of I ss.
On , 20 before me, ,
Notary Public, personally appeared ,
proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same
in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signatures(s) on the instrument
the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature (seal)
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EXHIBIT E
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
BOND NO.
FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND
The premium charges on this Bond is $ , being at the
rate of $ thousand of the Agreement price.
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach, State of California, has awarded to
hereinafter designated as the "Principal," an agreement for
maintenance and/or repair services in the City of Newport Beach, in strict conformity with
the Agreement on file with the office of the City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, which
is incorporated herein by this reference.
WHEREAS, Principal has executed or is about to execute the Agreement and the
terms thereof require the furnishing of a Bond for the faithful performance of the
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Principal, and
duly authorized to
transact business under the laws of the State of California as Surety (hereinafter
"Surety"), are held and firmly bound unto the City of Newport Beach, in the sum of
( ) lawful
money of the United States of America, said sum being equal to 100% of the amount of
any Letter Proposal accepted by City of over Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and 00/100
($25,000.00), to be paid to the City of Newport Beach, its successors, and assigns; for
which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and
administrators, successors, or assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these present.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the Principal, or the
Principal's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, fail to abide by, and
well and truly keep and perform any or all the Work, covenants, conditions, and
agreements in the Agreement and any alteration thereof made as therein provided on its
part, to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all
respects according to its true intent and meaning, or fails to indemnify, defend, and save
harmless the City of Newport Beach, its officers, employees and agents, as therein
stipulated, then, Surety will faithfully perform the same, in an amount not exceeding the
sum specified in this Bond; otherwise this obligation shall become null and void.
As a part of the obligation secured hereby, and in addition to the face amount
specified in this Performance Bond, there shall be included costs and reasonable
expenses and fees, including reasonable attorneys fees, incurred by City, only in the
event City is required to bring an action in law or equity against Surety to enforce the
obligations of this Bond.
Surety, for value received, stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time,
alterations or additions to the terms of the Agreement or to the Work to be performed
thereunder shall in any way affect its obligations on this Bond, and it does hereby waive
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notice of any such change, extension of time, alterations or additions of the Agreement
or to the Work or to the specifications.
This Faithful Performance Bond shall be extended and maintained by the Principal
in full force and effect for one (1) year following the date of formal acceptance of the
Project by City.
In the event that the Principal executed this bond as an individual, it is agreed that
the death of any such Principal shall not exonerate the Surety from its obligations under
this Bond.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument has been duly executed by the Principal
and Surety above named, on the day of , 20
Name of Contractor (Principal)
Name of Surety
Address of Surety
Telephone
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Date:
M
Aaron C. Harp
City Attorney
Authorized Signature/Title
Authorized Agent Signature
Print Name and Title
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF
CONTRACTOR AND SURETY MUST BE ATTACHED
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity
of that document.
State of California
County of } ss.
On , 20 before me, ,
Notary Public, personally appeared ,
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same
in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signatures(s) on the instrument
the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity
of that document.
(seal)
State of California
County of I ss.
On , 20 before me, ,
Notary Public, personally appeared ,
proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same
in his/her/their authorized capacity(les), and that by his/her/their signatures(s) on the instrument
the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature (seal)
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ATTACHMENT B
ON -CALL MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR
STREETLIGHT ELECTRICAL REPAIR SERVICES
THIS ON -CALL MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES AGREEMENT
("Agreement") is made and entered into as of this 9th day of September, 2025 ("Effective
Date"), by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California municipal
corporation and charter city ("City"), and BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC, a
California limited liability company ("Contractor'), whose address is 1252 State Street,
Alviso, CA 95002, and is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws
of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being
conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of City.
B. City desires to engage Contractor to perform on -call maintenance and/or repair
services for City ("Project").
C. Contractor possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and
knowledge to provide the maintenance and/or repair services described in this
Agreement.
D. Contractor has examined the location of all proposed work, carefully reviewed and
evaluated the specifications set forth by City for the Project, is familiar with all
conditions relevant to the performance of services, and has committed to perform
all work required for the compensation specified in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties
as follows:
1. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date, and shall
terminate on August 31, 2030, unless terminated earlier as set forth herein.
2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
2.1 Contractor shall perform the on -call services described in the Scope of
Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference ("Services"
or "Work"). Upon written request from the Project Administrator as defined herein,
Contractor shall provide a letter proposal for Services requested by the City (hereinafter
referred to as the "Letter Proposal'). The Letter Proposal shall include the following:
2.1.1 A detailed description of the Services to be provided;
2.1.2 The position of each person to be assigned to perform the Services,
and the name of the individuals to be assigned, if available;
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and
2.1.3 The estimated number of hours and cost to complete the Services;
2.1.4 The time needed to finish the specific project.
2.2 No Services shall be provided until the Project Administrator has provided
written acceptance of the Letter Proposal. Once authorized to proceed, Contractor shall
diligently perform the duties in the approved Letter Proposal.
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1 Time is of the essence in the performance of Services under this Agreement
and Contractor shall perform the Services in accordance with the schedule included in
Exhibit A and the Letter Proposal. In the absence of a specific schedule, the Services
shall be performed to completion in a diligent and timely manner. The failure by
Contractor to strictly adhere to the schedule set forth in Exhibit A and the Letter Proposal,
if any, or perform the Services in a diligent and timely manner may result in termination
of this Agreement by City.
3.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor shall not be responsible for
delays due to causes beyond Contractor's reasonable control. However, in the case of
any such delay in the Services to be provided for the Project, each party hereby agrees
to provide notice within two (2) calendar days of the occurrence causing the delay to the
other party so that all delays can be addressed.
3.3 Contractor shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance
in writing to the Project Administrator as defined herein, not later than two (2) calendar
days after the start of the condition that purportedly causes a delay. The Project
Administrator shall review all such requests and may grant reasonable time extensions
for unforeseeable delays that are beyond Contractor's control.
3.4 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Contractor shall respond
in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances, by fax, hand -
delivery or mail.
4. COMPENSATION TO CONTRACTOR
4.1 City shall pay Contractor for the Services on a time and expense not -to -
exceed basis in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the Letter Proposal
and the Schedule of Billing Rates attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein
by reference. Except as otherwise provided herein, no rate changes shall be made during
the term of this Agreement without the prior written approval of City. Contractor's
compensation for all Services performed in accordance with this Agreement, including all
reimbursable items, shall not exceed One Million Dollars and 001100 ($1,000,000.00),
without prior written amendment to the Agreement.
4.2 Upon the first anniversary of the Effective Date and upon each anniversary
of the Effective Date thereafter, the billing rates set forth in Exhibit B ("Billing Rates") may
be adjusted in proportion to changes in the Consumer Price Index, subject to the
maximum adjustment set forth below. Such adjustment shall be made by multiplying the
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Billing Rates in Exhibit B by a fraction, the numerator of which is the value of the
Consumer Price Index for the calendar month three (3) months preceding the calendar
month for which such adjustment is to be made, and the denominator of which is the value
of the Consumer Price Index for the same calendar month immediately prior to Effective
Date. The Consumer Price Index to be used in such calculation is the "Consumer Price
Index, All Items, 1982-84=100 for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U)", for the Los Angeles -
Riverside -Orange County Metropolitan Area, published by the United States Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. If both an official index and one or more unofficial
indices are published, the official index shall be used. If said Consumer Price Index its no
longer published at the adjustment date, it shall be constructed by conversion tables
included in such new index. In no event, however, shall the amount payable under this
Agreement be reduced below the Billing Rates in effect immediately preceding such
adjustment. The maximum adjustment increase to the Billing Rates, for any year where
an adjustment is made pursuant to this Section, shall not exceed the Consumer Price
Index or 2.0% of the Billing Rates in effect immediately preceding such adjustment,
whichever is less. Contractor shall notify City in writing of any requests for adjustment
pursuant to this Section at least thirty (30) days prior to the Effective Date of such
adjustment, and provide updated billing rates. Adjusted billing rates shall be approved in
writing by City prior to use.
4.3 Contractor shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the Work
performed the preceding month. Contractor's bills shall include the name and/or
classification of employee who performed the Work, a brief description of the Services
performed and/or the specific task in the Scope of Services to which it relates, the date
the Services were performed, the number of hours spent on all Work billed on an hourly
basis, and a description of any reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Contractor no
later than thirty (30) calendar days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff.
4.4 City shall reimburse Contractor only forthose costs or expenses specifically
identified in Exhibit B to this Agreement and the Letter Proposal, or specifically approved
in writing in advance by City.
4.5 Contractor shall not receive any compensation for Extra Work performed
without the prior written authorization of City. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any
Work that is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project,
but which is not included within the Scope of Services and which the parties did not
reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Compensation for any authorized Extra Work shall be paid in accordance with Exhibit B
and the Letter Proposal.
5. PROJECT MANAGER
5.1 Contractor shall designate a Project Manager, who shall coordinate all
phases of the Project. This Project Manager shall be available to City at all reasonable
times during the Agreement term. Contractor has designated Robert Asuncion to be its
Project Manager. Contractor shall not remove or reassign the Project Manager or any
personnel listed in Exhibit A or assign any new or replacement personnel to the Project
without the prior written consent of City. City's approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld with respect to the removal or assignment of non -key personnel.
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5.2 Contractor, at the sole discretion of City, shall remove from the Project any
of its personnel assigned to the performance of Services upon written request of City.
Contractor warrants that it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to complete
the Project on a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement.
6. ADMINISTRATION
This Agreement will be administered by the Utilities Department. City's Utilities
Manager or designee shall be the Project Administrator and shall have the authority to
act for City under this Agreement. The Project Administrator shall represent City in all
matters pertaining to the Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement.
7. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist Contractor in the execution of its responsibilities under this Agreement,
City agrees to provide access to and upon request of Contractor, one copy of all existing
relevant information on file at City. City will provide all such materials in a timely manner
so as not to cause delays in Contractor's Work schedule.
8. TYPE AND INSTALLATION OF MATERIALS/STANDARD OF CARE
8.1 Contractor shall use only the standard materials described in Exhibit A in
performing Services under this Agreement. Any deviation from the materials described
in Exhibit A shall not be installed or utilized unless approved in advance and in writing by
the Project Administrator.
8.2 All of the Services shall be performed by Contractor or under Contractor's
supervision. Contractor represents that it possesses the personnel required to perform
the Services required by this Agreement, and that it will perform all Services in a manner
commensurate with community professional standards and with the ordinary degree of
skill and care that would be used by other reasonably competent practitioners of the same
discipline under similar circumstances. All Services shall be performed by qualified and
experienced personnel who are not employed by City. By delivery of completed Work,
Contractor certifies that the Work conforms to the requirements of this Agreement, all
applicable federal, state and local laws and legally recognized professional standards.
8.3 Contractor represents and warrants to City that it has, shall obtain and shall
keep in ,full force and effect during the term hereof, at its sole cost and expense, all
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature that is
legally required of Contractor to practice its profession. Contractor shall maintain a City
of Newport Beach business license during the term of this Agreement.
8.4 Contractor shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall Contractor be
responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of strikes,
lockouts, accidents, acts of God, or the failure of City to furnish timely information or to
approve or disapprove Contractor's Work promptly, or delay orfaulty performance by City,
contractors, or governmental agencies.
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9. RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES OR INJURY
9.1 City and all officers, employees and representatives thereof and all persons
and entities owning or otherwise in legal control of the property upon which Contractor
performs the Project and/or Services shall not be responsible in any manner for any loss
or damage to any of the materials or other things used or employed in performing the
Project or for injury to or death of any person as a result of Contractor's performance of
the Services required hereunder; or for damage to property from any cause arising from
the performance of the Project and/or Services by Contractor, or its subcontractors, or its
workers, or anyone employed by either of them.
9.2 Contractor shall be responsible for any liability imposed by law and for
injuries to or death of any person or damage to property resulting from defects,
obstructions or from any cause arising from Contractor's Work on the Project and/or
Services, or the Work of any subcontractor or supplier selected by Contractor.
9.3 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend
and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
volunteers, employees, and any person or entity owning or otherwise in legal control of
the property upon which Contractor performs the Project and/or Services contemplated
by this Agreement (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all
claims (including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death or damage to property),
demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments,
fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys'
fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever (individually,
a Claim; collectively, "Claims"), which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly or
indirectly) to any breach of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, any Work
performed or Services provided under this Agreement including, without limitation,
defects in workmanship or materials or Contractor's presence or activities conducted on
the Project (including the negligent and/or willful acts, errors and/or omissions of
Contractor, its principals, officers, agents, employees, vendors, suppliers, consultants,
subcontractors, anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them or for whose acts
they may be liable or any or all of them).
9.4 Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require
Contractor to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising from the sole
negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Nothing in this indemnity shall
be construed as authorizing any award of attorneys' fees in any action on or to enforce
the terms of this Agreement. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability
regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act
as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Contractor.
9.5 Contractor shall perform all Work in a manner to minimize public
inconvenience and possible hazard, to restore other work areas to their original condition
and former usefulness as soon as possible, and to protect public and private property.
Contractor shall be liable for any private or public property damaged during the
performance of the Work by Contractor or its agents.
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9.6 To the extent authorized by law, as much of the money due Contractor
under and by virtue of the Agreement as shall be considered necessary by City may be
retained by it until disposition has been made of such suits or claims for damages as
aforesaid.
9.7 The rights and obligations set forth in this Section shall survive the
termination of this Agreement.
10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is understood that City retains Contractor on an independent contractor basis
and Contractor is not an agent or employee of City. The manner and means of conducting
the Work are under the control of Contractor, except to the extent they are limited by
statute, rule or regulation and the expressed terms of this Agreement. No civil service
status or other right of employment shall accrue to Contractor or its employees. Nothing
in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute approval for Contractor or any of
Contractor's employees or agents, to be the agents or employees of City. Contractor
shall have the responsibility for and control over the means of performing the Work,
provided that Contractor is in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Anything in
this Agreement that may appear to give City the right to direct Contractor as to the details
of the performance of the Work or to exercise a measure of control over Contractor shall
mean only that Contractor shall follow the desires of City with respect to the results of the
Services.
11. COOPERATION
Contractor agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated
Project Administrator and any other agencies that may have jurisdiction or interest in the
Work to be performed. City agrees to cooperate with Contractor on the Project.
12. CITY POLICY
Contractor shall discuss and review all matters relating to policy and Project
direction with City's Project Administrator in advance of all critical decision points in order
to ensure the Project proceeds in a manner consistent with City goals and policies.
13. PROGRESS
Contractor is responsible for keeping the Project Administrator informed on a
regular basis regarding the status and progress of the Project, activities performed and
planned, and any meetings that have been scheduled or are desired.
14. INSURANCE
Without limiting Contractor's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement
of Work, Contractor shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term
of this Agreement orfor other periods as specified in this Agreement, policies of insurance
of the type, amounts, terms and conditions described in the Insurance Requirements
attached hereto as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by reference.
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15. BONDING
15.1 For any Letter Proposal accepted by City of over Twenty Five Thousand
Dollars and 00/100 ($25,000.00), Contractor shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own
expense during the term of this Agreement: (1) a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in
the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount to be paid Contractor as
set forth in any Letter Proposal accepted by City of over Twenty Five Thousand Dollars
and 00/100 ($25,000.00), and in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D which is
incorporated herein by this reference; and (2) a Faithful Performance Bond in the amount
of one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount to be paid Contractor as set forth in
any Letter Proposal accepted by City of over Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and 00/100
($25,000.00), and in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E which is incorporated herein
by this reference.
15.2 The Labor and Materials Payment Bond and Faithful Performance Bond
shall be issued by an insurance organization or surety (1) currently authorized by the
Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California, (2)
listed as an acceptable surety in the latest revision of the Federal Register Circular 570,
and (3) assigned a Policyholders' Rating A (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class
VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide: Property -
Casualty.
15.3 Contractor shall deliver, concurrently with City's approval of any Letter
Proposal over Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($25,000.00), the Labor and
Materials Payment Bond and Faithful Performance Bond, a certified copy of the
"Certificate of Authority" of the Insurer or Surety issued by the Insurance Commissioner,
which authorizes the Insurer or Surety to transact surety insurance in the State of
California.
16. PREVAILING WAGES
16.1 Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Labor Code of the State of
California, not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages including legal
holidays and overtime Work for each craft or type of workman needed to execute the
Work contemplated under the Agreement shall be paid to all workmen employed on the
Work to be done according to the Agreement by the Contractor and any subcontractor.
In accordance with the California Labor Code (Sections 1770 et seq.), the Director of
Industrial Relations has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the
locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification, or type of
workman or mechanic needed to execute the Agreement. A copy of said determination
is available by calling the prevailing wage hotline number (415) 703-4774, and requesting
one from the Department of Industrial Relations. The Contractor is required to obtain the
wage determinations from the Department of Industrial Relations and post at the job site
the prevailing rate or per diem wages. It shall be the obligation of the Contractor or any
subcontractor under him/her to comply with all State of California labor laws, rules and
regulations and the parties agree that the City shall not be liable for any violation thereof.
16.2 Unless otherwise exempt by law, Contractor warrants that no contractor or
subcontractor was listed on the bid proposal for the Services that it is not currently
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registered and qualified to perform. public work. Contractor further warrants that it is
currently registered and qualified to perform "public work" pursuant to California Labor
Code section 1725.5 or any successor statute thereto and that no contractor or
subcontractor will engage in the performance of the Services unless currently registered
and qualified to perform public work.
17. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS
Except as specifically authorized under this Agreement, the Services to be
provided under this Agreement shall not be assigned, transferred contracted or
subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City. Any of the following shall be
construed as an assignment: The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any
of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Contractor, or of the interest of any general
partner or joint venturer or syndicate member or cotenant if Contractor is a partnership or
joint -venture or syndicate or cotenancy, which shall result in changing the control of
Contractor. Control means fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting power or twenty-five
percent (25%) or more of the assets of the corporation, partnership or joint -venture.
18. SUBCONTRACTING
The subcontractors authorized by City, if any, to perform Work on this Project are
identified in Exhibit A and the Letter Proposal. Contractor shall be fully responsible to
City for all acts and omissions of any subcontractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall
create any contractual relationship between City and any subcontractor nor shall it create
any obligation on the part of City to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to
any such subcontractor other than as otherwise required by law. City is an intended
beneficiary of any Work performed by the subcontractor for purposes of establishing a
duty of care between the subcontractor and City. Except as specifically authorized herein,
the Services to be provided under this Agreement shall not be otherwise assigned,
transferred, contracted or subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City.
19. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
Each and every report, draft, map, record, plan, document and other writing
produced (hereinafter "Documents"), prepared or caused to be prepared by Contractor,
its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors, in the course of implementing this
Agreement, shall become the exclusive property of City, and City shall have the sole right
to use such materials in its discretion without further compensation to Contractor or any
other party. Contractor shall, at Contractor's expense, provide such Documents to City
upon prior written request.
20. CONFIDENTIALITY
All Documents, including drafts, preliminary drawings or plans, notes and
communications that result from the Services in this Agreement, shall be kept confidential
unless City expressly authorizes in writing the release of information.
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21. RECORDS
Contractor shall keep records and invoices in connection with the Services to be
performed under this Agreement. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate
records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any Services,
expenditures and disbursements charged to City, for a minimum period of three (3) years,
or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Contractor
under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable.
Contractor shall allow a representative of City to examine, audit and make transcripts or
copies of such records and invoices during regular business hours. Contractor shall allow
inspection of all Work, data, Documents, proceedings and activities related to the
Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Contractor
under this Agreement.
22. WITHHOLDINGS
City may withhold payment to Contractor of any disputed sums until satisfaction of
the dispute with respect to such payment. Such withholding shall not be deemed to
constitute a failure to pay according to the terms of this Agreement. Contractor shall not
discontinue Work as a result of such withholding. Contractor shall have an immediate
right to appeal to the City Manager or his/her designee with respect to such disputed
sums. Contractor shall be entitled to receive interest on any withheld sums at the rate of
return that City earned on its investments during the time period, from the date of
withholding of any amounts found to have been improperly withheld.
23. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONTRACTORS
City reserves the right to employ other contractors in connection with the Project.
24. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
24.1 Contractor or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the
California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act") and/or Government Code §§ 1090 et
seq., which (1) require such persons to disclose any financial interest that may
foreseeably be materially affected by the Work performed under this Agreement, and (2)
prohibit such persons from making, or participating in making, decisions that will
foreseeably financially affect such interest.
24.2 If subject to the Act and/or Government Code §§ 1090 et seq., Contractor
shall conform to all requirements therein. Failure to do so constitutes a material breach
and is grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement by City. Contractor shall
indemnify and hold harmless City for any and all claims for damages resulting from
Contractor's violation of this Section.
25. NOTICES
25.1 All notices, demands, requests or approvals, including any change in
mailing address, to be given under the terms of this Agreement shall be given in writing,
and conclusively shall be deemed served when delivered personally, or on the third
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business day after the deposit thereof in the United States mail, postage prepaid, first-
class mail, addressed as hereinafter provided.
25.2 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Contractor to City shall be
addressed to City at:
Attn: Utilities Manager
Utilities Department
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
PO Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92658
25.3 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Contractor shall be
addressed to Contractor at:
Attn: Robert Asuncion
Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC
1252 State Street
Alviso, CA 95002
26. CLAIMS
26.1 Unless a shorter time is specified elsewhere in this Agreement, before
making its f nal request for payment under this Agreement, Contractor shall submit to City,
in writing, all claims for compensation under or arising out of this Agreement. Contractor's
acceptance of the final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims for compensation
under or arising out of this Agreement except those previously made in writing and
identified by Contractor in writing as unsettled at the time of its final request for payment.
Contractor and City expressly agree that in addition to any claims filing requirements set
forth in the Agreement, Contractor shall be required to file any claim Contractor may have
against City in strict conformance with the Government Claims Act (Government Code
sections 900 et seq.).
26.2 To the extent that Contractor's claim is a "Claim" as defined in Public
Contract Code section 9204 or any successor statute thereto, the Parties agree to follow
the dispute resolution process set forth therein. Any part of such "Claim" remaining in
dispute after completion of the dispute resolution process provided for in Public Contract
Code section 9204 or any successor statute thereto shall be subject to the Government
Claims Act requirements requiring Contractor/Consultant to file a claim in strict
conformance with the Government Claims Act. To the extent that Contractor's claim is
not a "Claim" as defined in Public Contract Code section 9204 or any successor statute
thereto, Contractor shall be required to file such claim with the City in strict conformance
with the Government Claims Act (Government Code sections 900 et seq.).
27. TERMINATION
27.1 'in the event that either party fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions
of this Agreement at the time and in the manner required, that party shall be deemed in
default in the performance of this Agreement. If such default is not cured within a period
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of two (2) calendar days, or if more than two (2) calendar days are reasonably required
to cure the default and the defaulting party fails to give adequate assurance of due
performance within two (2) calendar days after receipt of written notice of default,
specifying the nature of such default and the steps necessary to cure such default, and
thereafter diligently take steps to cure the default, the non -defaulting party may terminate
the Agreement forthwith by giving to the defaulting party written notice thereof.
27.2 Notwithstanding the above provisions, City shall have the right, at its sole
and absolute discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement at any time by
giving no less than seven (7) calendar days' prior written notice to Contractor. In the
event of termination under this Section, City shall pay Contractor for Services
satisfactorily performed and costs incurred up to the effective date of termination for which
Contractor has not been previously paid. On the effective date of termination, Contractor
shall deliver to City all reports, Documents and other information developed or
accumulated in the performance of this Agreement, whether in draft or final form.
28. LABOR
28.1 Contractor shall conform with all applicable provisions of state and federal
law including, but not limited to, applicable provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards
Act ("FLSA") (29 USCA § 201, et seq.).
28.2 Whenever Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential labor
dispute is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this Agreement,
Contractor shall immediately give written notice to City, and provide all relevant
information.
28.3 Contractor represents that all persons working under this Agreement are
verified to be U.S. citizens or persons legally authorized to work in the United States.
28.4 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend,
and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
volunteers, and employees from loss or damage, including but not limited to attorneys'
fees, and other costs of defense by reason of actual or alleged violations of any applicable
federal, state and local labor laws or law, rules, and/or regulations. This obligation shall
survive the expiration and/or termination of the Agreement.
29. STANDARD PROVISIONS
29.1 Recitals. City and Contractor acknowledge that the above Recitals are true
and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference.
29.2 Compliance with all Laws. Contractor shall, at its own cost and expense,
comply with all statutes, ordinances, regulations and requirements of all governmental
entities, including federal, state, county or municipal, whether now in force or hereinafter
enacted. In addition, all Work prepared by Contractor shall conform to applicable City,
county, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and permit requirements and be subject
to approval of the Project Administrator and City.
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29.3 Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach, of any term, covenant or
condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach
of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether of the
same or a different character.
29.4 Integrated Contract. This Agreement represents the full and complete
understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all
preliminary negotiations and agreements-ofwhatsoeverkind or nature are merged herein.
No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions herein.
29.5 Conflicts or Inconsistencies. In the event there are any conflicts or
inconsistencies between this Agreement and the Scope of Services or any other
attachments attached hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.
29.6 Interpretation. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or
against either party by reason of the authorship of the Agreement or any other rule of
construction which might otherwise apply.
29.7 Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a
written document executed by both Contractor and City and approved as to form by the
City Attorney.
29.8 Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid,
illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining
provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
29.9 Controlling Law and Venue. The laws of the State of California shall govern
this Agreement and all matters relating to it and any action brought relating to this
Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of
Orange, State of California.
29.10 Eaual Opportunity Employment. Contractor represents that it is an equal
opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee
or applicant for employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin,
ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation,
age or any other impermissible basis under law.
29.11 No Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any dispute or legal action arising under
this Agreement, the prevailing party shall not be entitled to attorneys' fees.
29.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall
constitute one (1) and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
on the dates written below.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORN /EY'S OFFICE
Date: �/� }, I/ D 7 5
By:
Aar C. Harp
City Attorney
ATTEST:
Date:
in
Molly Perry
Interim City Clerk
Attachments: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Exhibit D
Exhibit E
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
a California municipal corporation
Date:
Joe Stapleton
Mayor
CONTRACTOR: BEAR ELECTRICAL
SOLUTIONS, LLC, a California limited
liability company
Date:
In
Andrew Bader
President
Date:
By:
Trevor Riback
Secretary
[END OF SIGNATURES]
Scope of Services
Schedule of Billing Rates
Insurance Requirements
Labor and Materials Payment Bond
Faithful Performance Bond
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
QUALITY OF WORK AND MATERIALS
Unless otherwise specified by the Project Administrator or his/her designee, all usable material
removed and/or replaced in the course of repairs shall be the property of the City. All debris from
pole knockdowns/removals shall be disposed of by the contractor unless specified by the City's
representative at the time of the incident.
WORKMANSHIP AND SUPERVISION
Contractor shall designate a Project Manager to serve as the main contact for the Contractor
throughout the project. The Project Manager shall have the authority to handle and resolve
,any contract disputes with the City and be experienced in supervising streetlight maintenance.
All work shall meet with the approval of the City's designated Project Administrator. Any specific
problem area which does not meet the conditions of the specifications set forth herein shall
be called to the attention of the Contractor's Project Manager and if not corrected, payment to
the Contractor will not be made until condition is corrected in a satisfactory manner as set forth
in the specifications.
LICENSES & TRAINING
Contractor shall always maintain a C-10 Electrical contractor's license for the duration of the
agreement. Contractor's assigned staff shall have the necessary training to work with high
voltage series streetlights.
CITY Geographic Information System (GIS) SYSTEM
Upon execution of the agreement, Contractor shall complete and submit all forms and
applications, if any, mandated by the City, at its sole discretion, to gain authorized access to
and utilize the City's GIS. This requirement is a prerequisite for any and all work performed by
the Contractor that necessitates the use of the GIS System.
CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence shall be addressed to Utilities Manager, Utilities Department, City of
Newport Beach, 949 West 1611 Street, Newport Beach, California 92663.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
All work performed under this contract shall be performed in such a manner as to provide
maximum safety to the public and where applicable comply with all safety standards required
by CAL. -OSHA. The City reserves the right to issue restraint or cease and desist orders to
the Contractor when unsafe or harmful acts are observed or reported relative to the
performance under the contract. All contractor employees shall be trained in and have access
to a W.A.T.C.H. (Work Area Traffic Control Handbook) at all times.
Contractor's field personnel shall wear easily
name. Contractor shall be responsible for
equipment including but not limited to safety
recognizable uniforms containing Contractor's
supplying all appropriate personal protective
vests, safety shoes and reflective vests.
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contractor shall maintain all work sites free of hazards to persons and/or property resulting from
his/her operations. Any hazardous condition noted by the Contractor, which is not a result of
his/her operations, shall be immediately reported to the City.
Warning signs, lights, and devices shall be installed and displayed in conformity with "The
California Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices" for use in performance of work upon highways
issued by the State of California, Department of Transportation.
Contractor's employees shall be trained in health and safety per CALOSHA
requirements.
TYPES OF POLES AND FIXTURES
Contractor must have all standard industrial certifications required and demonstrate
experience maintaining and repairing various pole and fixtures types including:
Poles
1212T
1214T
1316T
42D
42D DBL
42D OBS
45D
65D
65D DBL
68D
7003 J
7003 J DBL
7004 J
7004 J DBL
AMERON AEGEAN
AMERON JSL
AMERON JSL DBL
AMERON VICTORIAN
IMPERIAL
MANVILLE
PUMCO 500
Bollards
Various Cast Aluminum
Various Cast Steel
Fixtures
High Pressure Sodium (35-400 watt,
120/240 volts)
LED cobra head (including
but not limited to GE, Philips,
Leotech, Synergy)
LED retrofit (including but
not limited to GE, Philips,
Truly Green)
City will provide a detailed inventory of all lights in the city including location, pole type, wattage,
etc., upon commencement of the agreement between City and Contractor.
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF BILLING RATES
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EXHIBIT B-
SCHEDULE OF BILLING RATES
Standard Labor Hourly Rate Minimum Call Out Time
Regular Work Hours $116.50 0.50 Hours
After -Hours $175.00 1.00 Hours
Weekends $195.00 2.00 Hours
Holidays $195.00 2.00 Hours
Pole Knockdown Disposal Fee $250.00
Mobilization Feel Trip Charge j No Charge
E ui ment/Truck Hourly Rate
Crew Truck $15.00
Boom Truck $35.00
Bucket Truck $35.00
Crane $65.00
List Other Equipment As Needed.
Air Compressor/ Jackhammer $15.00
Scissor Lift $ COST OF RENTAL.
Materials Markup I 10%
The billing rates contained herein include all essentials necessary for the performance of the duties
specified in the Scope of Work, including, but not limited to insurances, related equipment, traffic
control and safety, etc.
No additional costs associated with having 1) Standby staff 2) 24171365 dispatch services 3) project
management meetings and 4) storage of City -owned material
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EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS — MAINTENANCE/REPAIR/JANITORIAL SERVICES
Provision of Insurance. Without limiting Contractor's indemnification of City,
and prior to commencement of Work, Contractor shall obtain, provide and
maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, policies of
insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory
to City. Contractor agrees to provide insurance in accordance with
requirements set forth here. If Contractor uses existing coverage to comply and
that coverage does not meet these requirements, Contractor agrees to amend,
supplement or endorse the existing coverage.
2. Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance
company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact
business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders'
Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in
accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise
approved by the City's Risk Manager.
3. Coverage Requirements.
A. Workers' Compensation Insurance. Contractor shall maintain Workers'
Compensation Insurance providing statutory benefits and Employer's
Liability Insurance with limits of at least one million dollars- ($1,000,000)
each employee for bodily injury by accident and each employee for bodily
injury by disease in accordance with the laws of the State of California. In
addition, Contractor shall require each subcontractor to similarly maintain
Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance in
accordance with California law for all of the subcontractor's employees.
Contractor shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a
Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its City Council, boards
and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers, employees, and any person
or entity owning or otherwise in legal control of the property upon which
Contractor performs the Project and/or Services contemplated by this
Agreement.
B. General Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance, and if necessary excess/umbrella liability insurance, with
coverage at least as broad as provided by Insurance Services Office form
CG 00 01, in an amount not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per
occurrence, four million dollars ($4,000,000) general aggregate and four
million dollars ($4,000,000) completed operations aggregate. The policy
shall cover liability arising from bodily injury, property damage, products -
completed operations, personal and advertising injury, and liability
assumed under an insured contract (including the tort liability of another
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assumed in a business contract).
C. Automobile Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain automobile
insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01
covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of Contractor
arising out of or in connection with Work to be performed under this
Contract, including coverage for any owned, hired, non -owned or rented
vehicles, in an amount not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000)
combined single limit for each accident.
D. Excess/Umbrella Liability Insurance. If any Excess or Umbrella Liability
policies are used to meet the limits of liability required by this contract, then
said policies shall be "following form" of the underlying policy coverage,
terms, conditions, and provisions and shall meet all of the insurance
requirements stated in this contract, including, but not limited to, the
additional insured and primary & non-contributory insurance requirements
stated herein. No insurance policies maintained by the City, whether
primary or excess, and which also apply to a loss covered hereunder, shall
be called upon to contribute to a loss until the Contractor's primary and
excess/umbrella liability policies are exhausted.
4. Other Insurance Requirements. The policies are to contain, or be endorsed
to contain, the following provisions:
A. Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured
pursuant to this Contract shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against
City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers,
employees, and any person or entity owning or otherwise in legal control of
the property upon which Contractor performs the Project and/or Services
contemplated by this Agreement or shall specifically allow Contractor or
others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these requirements
to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Contractor hereby waives its
own right of recovery against City, and shall require similar written express
waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subcontractors.
B. Additional Insured Status. All liability policies including general liability,
products and completed operations, excesslumbrella liability, and
automobile liability, if required, shall provide or be endorsed to provide that
City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers,
employees, and any person or entity owning or otherwise in legal control of
the property upon which Contractor performs the Project and/or Services
contemplated by this Agreement shall be included as additional insureds
under such policies.
C. Primary and Non -Contributory. Contractor's insurance coverage shall be
primary insurance and/or the primary source of recovery with respect to
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City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers
and employees. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City shall be
excess of Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
D. Notice of Cancellation. All policies shall provide City with thirty (30) calendar
days' notice of cancellation or nonrenewal of coverage (except for
nonpayment for which ten (10) calendar days' notice is required) for each
required coverage.
5. Additional Agreements Between the Parties. The parties hereby agree to
the following:
A. Evidence of Insurance. Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance to
City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a
waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers' compensation and other
endorsements as specified herein for each coverage. All of the executed
documents referenced in this Contract must be returned to City within ten
(10) regular City business days after the date on the "Notification of Award".
Insurance certificates and endorsements must be approved by City's Risk
Manager prior to commencement of performance. Current certification of
insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this
Contract. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall
be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its
behalf. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of any such policy,
evidence of insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been
renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is
cancelled or 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. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of
all required insurance policies, at any time.
B. City's Right to Revise Requirements. The City reserves the right at any time
during the term of the Contract to change the amounts and types of
insurance required by giving Contractor sixty (60) calendar days' advance
written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial
additional cost to Contractor, City and Contractor may renegotiate
Contractor's compensation.
C. Right to Review Subcontracts. Contractor agrees that upon request, all
agreements with subcontractors or others with whom Contractor enters into
contracts with on behalf of City will be submitted to City for review. Failure
of City to request copies of such agreements will not impose any liability on
City, or its employees. Contractor shall require and verify that all
subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated
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herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City is an additional insured on
insurance required from subcontractors. For CGL coverage, subcontractors
shall provide coverage with a format at least as broad as CG 20 38 04 13.
D. Enforcement of Contract Provisions. Contractor acknowledges and agrees
that any actual or alleged failure on the part of City to inform Contractor of
non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on
City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
E. Requirements not Limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or
limits contained in this Exhibit A are not intended as a limitation on
coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally
provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature
is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not
intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of
other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the Contractor maintains higher
limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be
entitled to coverage for higher limits maintained by the Contractor. Any
available proceeds in excess of specified minimum limits of insurance and
coverage shall be available to the City.
F. Self -insured Retentions. Contractor agrees not to self -insure or to use any
self -insured retentions on any portion of the insurance required herein and
further agrees that it will not allow any indemnifying party to self -insure its
obligations to City. If Contractor's existing coverage includes a self -insured
retention, the self -insured retention must be declared to City. City may
review options with Contractor, which may include reduction or elimination
of the self -insured retention, substitution of other coverage, or other
solutions. Contractor agrees to be responsible for payment of any
deductibles on their policies.
G. City Remedies for Non -Compliance. If Contractor or any subcontractor fails
to provide and maintain insurance as required herein, then City shall have
the right but not the obligation, to purchase such insurance, to terminate this
Contract, or to suspend Contractor's right to proceed until proper evidence
of insurance is provided. Any amounts paid by City shall, at City's sole
option, be deducted from amounts payable to Contractor or reimbursed by
Contractor upon demand.
H. Timely Notice of Claims. Contractor shall give City prompt and timely notice
of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Contractor's
performance under this Contract, and that involve or may involve coverage
under any of the required liability policies. City assumes no obligation or
liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the
handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve City.
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Contractor's Insurance. Contractor shall also procure and maintain, at its
own cost and expense, any additional'kinds of insurance, which in its own
judgement may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of
the Work.
J. Coverage Renewal. Contractor will renew the coverage required here
annually as long as Contractor continues to provide any Work under this or
any other Contract or agreement with City. Contractor shall provide proof
that policies of insurance required herein expiring during the term of this
Contract have been renewed or replaced= with other policies providing at
least the same coverage. Proof that such coverage has been ordered shall
be submitted prior to expiration. A coverage binder or letter from
Contractor's insurance agent to this effect is acceptable. A certificate of
insurance and/or additional insured endorsement as required in these
specifications applicable to the renewing or new coverage must be provided
to City with five (5) calendar days of the expiration of the coverages.
K. Maintenance of General Liability Coverage. Contractor agrees to maintain
commercial general liability coverage for a period of ten (10) years after
completion of the Project or to obtain coverage for completed operations
liability for an equivalent period.
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
BOND NO.
LABOR AND MATERIALS PAYMENT BOND
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach, State of California, has awarded to
hereinafter designated as the `Principal," an agreement for
maintenance and/or repair services, in the City of Newport Beach, in strict conformity with
the Agreement on file with the office of the City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, which
is incorporated herein by this reference.
WHEREAS, Principal has executed or is about to execute the Agreement and the
terms thereof require the furnishing of a bond, providing that if Principal or any of
Principal's subcontractors, shall fail to pay for any materials, provisions, or other supplies
used in, upon, for, or about the performance of the Work agreed to be done, or for any
work or labor done thereon of any kind, the Surety on this bond will pay the same to the
extent hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, We the undersigned Principal, and,
duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, as Surety,
(referred to herein as "Surety") are held and firmly bound unto the City of Newport Beach,
in the sum of Dollars ( ),
lawful money of the United States of America, said sum being equal to 100% of the
amount of any Letter Proposal accepted by City of over Twenty Five Thousand Dollars
and 00/100 ($25,000.00), payable by the City of Newport Beach under the terms of the
Agreement; for which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs,
executors and administrators, successors, or assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by
these present.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the Principal or the
Principal's subcontractors, fail to pay for any materials, provisions, or other supplies,
implements or machinery used in, upon, for, or about the performance of the Work
contracted to be done, or for any other work or labor thereon of any kind, or for amounts
due under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to such work or labor, or for
any amounts required to be deducted, withheld and paid over to the Employment
Development Department from the wages of employees of the Principal and
subcontractors pursuant to Section 13020 of the Unemployment Insurance Code with
respect to such work and labor, then the Surety will pay for the same, in an amount not
exceeding the sum specified in this Bond, and also, in case suit is brought to enforce the
obligations of this Bond, a reasonable attorneys' fee, to be fixed by the Court as required
by the provisions of Section 9554 of the Civil Code of the State of California.
The Bond shall inure to the benefit of any and all persons, companies, and
corporations entitled to file claims under Section 9100 of the California Civil Code so as
to give a right of action to them or their assigns in any suit brought upon this Bond, as
required by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9500 of seq. of the Civil
Code of the State of California.
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And Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change,
extension of time, alterations or additions to the terms of the Agreement or to the Work to
be performed thereunder shall in any wise affect its obligations on this Bond, and it does
hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alterations or additions to the
terms of the Agreement or to the Work or to the specifications.
In the event that any principal above named executed this Bond as an individual,
it is agreed that the death of any such principal shall not exonerate the Surety from its
obligations under this Bond.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument has been duly executed by the above
named Principal and Surety, on the day of , 20
Name of Contractor (Principal)
Name of Surety
Address of Surety
Telephone
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Date:
Aaron C. Harp
City Attorney
Authorized Signature/Title
Authorized Agent Signature
Print Name and Title
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF CONTRACTOR AND SURETY MUST BE
ATTACHED
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity
of that document.
State of California
County of I ss.
On , 20 before me, ,
Notary Public, personally appeared ,
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same
in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signatures(s) on the instrument
the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature (seal)
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity
of that document.
State of California
County of } ss.
On , 20 before me, ,
Notary Public, personally appeared ,
proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same
in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signatures(s) on the instrument
the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature (seal)
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EXHIBIT E
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
BOND NO.
FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND
The premium charges on this Bond is $ , being at the
rate of $ thousand of the Agreement price.
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach, State of California, has awarded to
hereinafter designated as the "Principal," an agreement for
maintenance and/or repair services in the City of Newport Beach, in strict conformity with
the Agreement on file with the office of the City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, which
is incorporated herein by this reference.
WHEREAS, Principal has executed or is about to execute the Agreement and the
terms thereof require the furnishing of a Bond for the faithful performance of the
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Principal, and
duly authorized to
transact business under the laws of the State of California as Surety (hereinafter
"Surety"), are held and firmly bound unto the City of Newport Beach, in the sum of
( ) lawful
money of the United States of America, said sum being equal to 100% of the amount of
any Letter Proposal accepted by City of over Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and 00/100
($25,000.00), to be paid to the City of Newport Beach, its successors, and assigns; for
which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and
administrators, successors, or assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these present.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the Principal, or the
Principal's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, fail to abide by, and
well and truly keep and perform any or all the Work, covenants, conditions, and
agreements in the Agreement and any alteration thereof made as therein provided on its
part, to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all
respects according to its true intent and meaning, or fails to indemnify, defend, and save
harmless the City of Newport Beach, its officers, employees and agents, as therein
stipulated, then, Surety will faithfully perform the same, in an amount not exceeding the
sum specified in this Bond; otherwise this obligation shall become null and void.
As a part of the obligation secured hereby, and in addition to the face amount
specified in this Performance Bond, there shall be included costs and reasonable
expenses and fees, including reasonable attorneys fees, incurred by City, only in the
event City is required to bring an action in law or equity against Surety to enforce the
obligations of this Bond.
Surety, for value received, stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time,
alterations or additions to the terms of the Agreement or to the Work to be performed
thereunder shall in any way affect its obligations on this Bond, and it does hereby waive
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notice of any such change, extension of time, alterations or additions of the Agreement
or to the Work or to the specifications.
This Faithful Performance Bond shall be extended and maintained by the Principal
in full force and effect for one (1) year following the date of formal acceptance of the
Project by City.
In the event that the Principal executed this bond as an individual, it is agreed that
the death of any such Principal shall not exonerate the Surety from its obligations under
this Bond.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument has been duly executed by the Principal
and Surety above named, on the day of , 20
Name of Contractor (Principal)
Name of Surety
Address of Surety
Telephone
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Date:
Aaron C. Harp
City Attorney
Authorized Signature/Title
Authorized Agent Signature
Print Name and Title
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF
CONTRACTOR AND SURETY MUST BE ATTACHED
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity
of that document.
State of California
County of } ss.
On , 20 before me, ,
Notary Public, personally appeared ,
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same
in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signatures(s) on the instrument
the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature (seal)
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity
of that document.
State of California
County of _ ) ss.
On , 20 before me, ,
Notary Public, personally appeared ,
proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same
in his/her/their authorized capacity(les), and that by his/her/their signatures(s) on the instrument
the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
1 certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature (seal)
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