Contract - Avram Electric - 2013-11-18CONTRACT
(Public Works $30,000 - $125,000)
#196-13 Canyon Pump Station Geenerator
IS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this L0 day of
�v by and between the COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT hereinafter referre to as
"DISTR CT" and, GHEORGHE AVRAM, dba AVRAM ELECTRIC, A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP,
hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR."
WITNESSETH
That for and in consideration of the promises and agreements hereinafter made and
exchanged, DISTRICT and CONTRACTOR mutually agree as follows:
1. Scope of the Work. That CONTRACTOR shall perform all the work and shall
provide and furnish all the labor, materials, necessary tools, expendable equipment, and all
utility and transportation services required as described as follows:
Contractor shall purchase and install a critically silenced 50 KVA standby diesel generator for
the Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) Canyon Pumping Station located at 999 Wilson
Street, Costa Mesa. CMSD has acquired an easement from the property owners at 2247 State
Avenue and 2250 Canyon Drive for the location of the generator and conduit.
2. Labor and Materials. All of said work to be performed and materials to be
furnished shall be in strict accordance with ALL REQUIREMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN
Attachment A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and CONTRACTOR
agrees to do everything required by this Contract, the plans and specifications, and any general
conditions, if applicable
All labor, materials, tools, equipment and services shall be furnished on work performed,
and under the direction, administration and subject to the approval of DISTRICT or its
authorized representatives.
3. Term. The term of this Contract/Agreement shall commence on an agreed start date
between DISTRICT and CONTRACTOR and shall be completed per the terms stated in
Attachment A.
4. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this contract. The work shall be
completed within the time frames established in Attachment A.
5. Deleted .
6. The Contract Sum. DISTRICT agrees to pay and CONTRACTOR agrees to
accept in full payment for the work above agreed to be done the sum of: Sixty -four thousand,
eight hundred fifteen Dollars ($64,815.00).
Progress Payments. This provision does not apply to this Contract.
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8. Prompt Payments. DISTRICT agrees to promptly make progress payments on
undisputed and properly submitted payment requests within thirty (30) days and to comply with
the provisions of Public Contract Code Section 20104.50.
9. Retention Securities. This provision does not apply to this Contract. Should
progress payments be desired, DISTRICT may retain 5% of the progress payment unless
CONTRACTOR establishes an escrow account.
10. Federal Participation. This provision does not apply to this contract.
11. Compliance with the Davis -Bacon Act. This provision does not apply to this
contract.
12. Prevailing Wage Rates. DISTRICT has ascertained the general prevailing rate
of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for legal holidays and overtime work in the
locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft or type of work needed to execute
this Contract, and the same has been placed on file with the City Clerk. Said per diem wages
are deemed to include employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, and travel
time and subsistence pay, all in accordance with sections 1773.1 and 1773.8 of the Labor Code
of the State of California.
13. Discrimination Minorities, Aliens. The CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate
nor allow its employees, agents, principals, or subcontractors to discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religious creed, national origin or
sex. CONTRACTOR shall take affirmative steps to hire qualified minority individuals when job
opportunities occur and utilize local business firms when possible and when consistent with
California Constitution Article 1, Section 31 (a) [Proposition 209].
14. Equal Employment Opportunity. CONTRACTOR shall comply with all
provisions of Executive Order 11246, entitled "Equal Employment Opportunity ", and amended
by Executive Order 11375, and as supplemented in Department of Labor Regulations (41 CFR
part 60).
15. Payroll Records. The provisions of section 1776 of the Labor Code of the State
of California regarding the preparation, maintenance and filing of payroll records are applicable
to this Contract. Specifically, each CONTRACTOR and subcontractor shall keep an accurate
payroll record, showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight
time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to
each journeyman, apprentice or worker employed by him in connection with the public work.
THE CONTRACTOR'S AND SUBCONTRACTOR'S PAYROLL RECORDS SHALL BE
SUBMITTED ON A WEEKLY BASIS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
SUBMITTAL OF SUB- CONTRACTOR'S PAYROLL RECORDS.
16. Penalty. CONTRACTOR shall, as a penalty to the DISTRICT, forfeit up to
$50.00 for each calendar day or portion thereof for each workman paid (either by him or any
subcontractor under him) less than the prevailing rate set forth herein on the work provided for
in this contract, all in accordance with section 1775 of the Labor Code of the State of California.
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17. Apprentices. if applicable, the provisions of Labor Code Section 1777.5
requiring the use of apprentices in certain ratios to journeymen on the project are hereby
imposed upon CONTRACTOR.
18. Legal Dav's Work. In the performance of this Contract, not more than eight (8)
hours shall constitute a day's work, and the CONTRACTOR shall not require more than eight (8)
hours of labor in a day from any person employed by him hereunder except as provided in
Section 11 above. CONTRACTOR shall conform to Article 3, Chapter 1, Part 7 (section 1810,
et seq.) of the Labor Code of the State of California, and it is agreed that the CONTRACTOR
shall forfeit to the DISTRICT as a penalty the sum of $25.00 for each workman employed in the
execution of this Contract by the CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor for each calendar day
during which any workman is required or permitted to labor more than eight (8) hours in any one
calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one week in violation of said article.
19. Subcontracting. CONTRACTOR acknowledges that he is aware of the
provisions of the "Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act' (Public Contract Code
Section 4100 et. seq.) and that he agrees to comply with all applicable provisions thereof. If any
part of the work to be done under this contract is subcontracted, the subcontract shall be in
writing and shall provide that all work to be performed thereunder shall be performed in
accordance with Contract. Upon request, certified copies of any or all subcontracts shall be
furnished the DISTRICT. The subcontracting of any or all of the work to be done will in no way
relieve the CONTRACTOR of any part of his responsibility under the Contract. Breach of any of
the above provisions will be considered a violation of the Contract, and the DISTRICT may:
cancel the Contract, assess the CONTRACTOR a penalty of not more than 10 percent of the
subcontract involved, or cancel the contract and assess the penalty.
All persons engaged in the work, including subcontractors, will be considered as employees of
the CONTRACTOR. He will be held responsible for their work. The DISTRICT will deal directly
with and make all payments to the CONTRACTOR.
20, Workers' Compensation. CONTRACTOR shall carry Workers' Compensation
Insurance and require all subcontractors to carry Workers' Compensation Insurance as required
by the Labor Code of the State of California. CONTRACTOR, by executing this Contract,
hereby certifies:
"I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code
which require every employer to be insured against liability for
Workers' Compensation or to undertake self - insurance in
accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with
such provisions before commencing the performance of the work
of this Contract."
21. Drug -Free Work. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide a drug -free workplace in
accordance with 24 CFR part 24, sub -part F. Under 24 CFR part 24 sub -part F., the
CONTRACTOR will provide certification in writing that it will provide a drug -free workplace by:
(a). Publicizing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the
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workplace and specifying the action it will take against employees for violation of such
prohibition;
(b). Establish an ongoing drug -free awareness program to inform employees about-
1. Degrees of drug abuse in the workplace;
2. The policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace;
3. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance
programs;
4. The penalties which may be imposed on employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace.
(c). Making it a requirement that every employee to be engaged in the performance of
the Contract be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a);
(d). Notifying employees in the statement required by paragraph (a) that as a condition
of employment under the Contract the employee will -
1. Abide by the term of the statement; and
2. Notify the employer in writing of any conviction for a violation of a criminal drug
statute occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) calendar days after such
conviction.
(e). Notify the DISTRICT in writing, within ten (10) calendar days after receiving notice
under subparagraph (d) (2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of
such conviction. Employer of said convicted employee must provide notice, including
conviction title, to the DISTRICT;
(f). Taking one of the following actions, within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving
notice under subparagraph (d) (2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted -
1. Taking appropriate action against such an employee, up to and including
termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended; or
2. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse
assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal,
State or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.
(g). Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through
implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f).
22. Bonds. CONTRACTOR shall be required to post a labor and materials bond in
the amount of $64,815.00 on District approved form.
23. CONTRACTOR'S Affidavit. This provision does not apply to this Contract.
24. CONTRACTOR'S Waiver. This provision does not apply to this Contract.
25. Notice to Proceed. No work shall begin until all bonds and insurance is on file
and the Contract executed, at which time a Notice to Proceed will be given.
26. Termination.
A. If CONTRACTOR should fail to comply with any of the provisions hereof, or
in the event CONTRACTOR should become the subject of a proceeding under state or federal
law for relief of debtors, or if CONTRACTOR makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors,
DISTRICT shall have the right to hold CONTRACTOR in default and cancel this Contract in
whole or in part.
B. Should CONTRACTOR, at any time during the progress of the work, refuse
or neglect to supply sufficient material or labor, or fail in compliance with any provision of this
Contract, DISTRICT shall have the right, without prejudice to any other right or remedy it may
have, to provide such materials and labor, or make good such deficiencies as DISTRICT may
deem expedient after three (3) days notice in writing, delivered or mailed to CONTRACTOR at
his last address on file with DISTRICT, and CONTRACTOR shall be liable for the cost and
expense thereof which may be deducted by DISTRICT from any money that may be due
CONTRACTOR.
C. Without limiting any rights which DISTRICT may have by reason of any
default by CONTRACTOR hereunder, DISTRICT reserves the right to terminate this Contract in
whole or in part at its convenience. In such event DISTRICT shall compensate CONTRACTOR, .
subject to deduction for previous payments (i) by reimbursing CONTRACTOR for all actual
expenditures and costs incurred in performing under this Contract (ii) by reimbursing
CONTRACTOR for all expenditures made and costs incurred with DISTRICT'S prior written
approval in settling or discharging outstanding commitments entered into by CONTRACTOR in
performing under this Contract and (iii) by paying CONTRACTOR as a profit, insofar as a profit
is realized hereunder, an amount equal to the profit on the entire Contract estimated at the time
of termination, multiplied by the percentage of completion of the work. In no event, however,
will the compensation to CONTRACTOR exceed the total Contract price less payments
previously made and less the Contract price of work not terminated. Upon receipt of any notice
of termination, CONTRACTOR shall, unless the notice otherwise directs, (i) immediately
discontinue the work and the placing of all orders and subcontracts in connection with this
Contract, (ii) immediately cancel all existing orders and subcontracts made hereunder and (iii)
immediately transfer to DISTRICT all materials, supplies, work -in- process, appliances, facilities,
equipment, machinery and tools acquired by CONTRACTOR in connection with the
performance of this Contract.
27. CONTRACTOR'S Independent Investigation. No plea of ignorance of
conditions that exist or that may hereafter exist, or of conditions or difficulties that may be
encountered in the execution of the work under this Contract, as a result of failure to make the
necessary independent examinations and investigations, and no plea of reliance on initial
investigations or reports prepared by DISTRICT for purposes of letting this Contract out to bid,
will be accepted as an excuse for any failure or omission on the part of the CONTRACTOR to
fulfill in every detail all requirements of said Contract, specifications, and plans. Nor will such
reasons be accepted as a basis for any claims whatsoever for extra compensation or for an
extension of time except as provided in Paragraph 28 of this Contract.
28. Damages /Extra Work Compensation. No claim for extra work or expense shall
be payable unless brought to the DISTRICT's attention as soon as possible so the situation can
be observed or documented.
29. Other Documents Included. This provision does not apply to this Contract.
30. Interpretation. In the event of any conflict, inconsistency or incongruity between
the provisions of this contract and the provisions of any other document or amendments thereto,
the provisions of this Contract shall control in all respects.
31. Deleted
32. Additional Costs. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to reimburse the
DISTRICT a sum equal to the expenses of administration and legal services required to be
expended by the DISTRICT in processing Notices to Withhold, Stop Notices, or similar legal
documents arising out of a failure of the CONTRACTOR to pay for labor or materials. Said
obligation shall be provided for in the payment bond required by the CONTRACTOR. The
DISTRICT shall further have the right to offset any such costs and expenses incurred by
DISTRICT against any sums owing to CONTRACTOR under the agreement.
33. Insurance. CONTRACTOR shall provide proof of commercial general liability
and workers' compensation insurance meeting DISTRICT requirements before starting the job.
34. Indemnification. CONTRACTOR and DISTRICT agree that DISTRICT should,
to the extent permitted by law, be fully protected from any loss, injury, damage, claim, lawsuit,
cost, expense, attorneys fees, litigation costs, defense costs, court costs or any other cost
arising out of or in any way related to the performance of this Agreement. Accordingly, the
provisions of this indemnity provision are intended by the parties to be interpreted and
construed to provide the fullest protection possible under the law to the DISTRICT, except for
liability attributable to the DISTRICT's active negligence. CONTRACTOR acknowledges that
DISTRICT would not enter into this Agreement in the absence of this commitment from
CONTRACTOR to indemnify and protect DISTRICT as set forth here.
To the full extent permitted by law and excepting only the active negligence of DISTRICT,
established by a court of competent jurisdiction or written agreement between the parties,
CONTRACTOR shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless DISTRICT, its employees, agents
and officials, from any liability, claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative
proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual,
alleged or threatened, actual attorney fees incurred by DISTRICT, court costs, interest, defense
costs including expert witness fees and any other costs or expenses of any kind whatsoever
without restriction or limitation incurred in relation to, as a consequence of or arising out of or in
any way attributable actually, allegedly or impliedly, in whole or in part to the performance of the
Agreement. All obligations under this provision are to be paid by CONTRACTOR as incurred by
DISTRICT.
Without affecting the rights of DISTRICT under any provision of this Agreement or this Section,
CONTRACTOR shall not be required to indemnify and hold harmless DISTRICT as set forth
above for liability attributable to the active negligence of DISTRICT, provided such active
negligence is determined by agreement between the parties or the findings of a court of
competent jurisdiction. This exception will apply only in instances where the DISTRICT is
shown to have been actively negligent and not in instances where CONTRACTOR is solely or
partially at fault or in instances where DISTRICT's active negligence accounts for only a
percentage of the liability involved. In those instances, the obligation of CONTRACTOR will be
for that portion or percentage of liability not attributable to the active negligence of DISTRICT as
determined by written agreement between the parties or the findings of a court of competent
jurisdiction.
The obligations of CONTRACTOR under this or any other provision of this Agreement will not
be limited by the provisions of any workers' compensation act or similar act. CONTRACTOR
expressly waives its statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to DISTRICT, its
employees and officials.
CONTRACTOR agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to
those set forth here in this section from each and every subcontractor, sub -tier contractor or any
other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONTRACTOR in the performance of
subject matter of this Agreement. In the event CONTRACTOR fails to obtain such indemnity
obligations from others as required here, CONTRACTOR agrees to be fully responsible
according to the terms of this section.
Failure of DISTRICT to monitor compliance with these requirements imposes no additional
obligations on DISTRICT and will in no way act as a waiver of any rights hereunder. This
obligation to indemnify and defend DISTRICT as set forth herein is binding on the successors,
assigns, or heirs of CONTRACTOR and shall survive the termination of this Agreement or this
section.
35. Permits. The CONTRACTOR
other responsible public agencies all licenses
necessary to complete the job.
shall obtain from DISTRICT, County, State, or
and permits, and pay all fees related thereto,
36. Assignment. No assignment by the CONTRACTOR of this Contract or any part
hereof, or of funds to be received hereunder, will be recognized by the DISTRICT unless such
assignment has had prior written approval and consent of the DISTRICT and the Surety.
37. Safety and Site Condition. CONTRACTOR shall perform all operations with
due regard for safety and in strict compliance with all applicable laws relating thereto. It shall be
CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to keep the site in a clean, neat and orderly condition. It shall
also be CONTRACTOR'S duty to dust - palliate all working areas and access routes, if
applicable. All operations shall be conducted by CONTRACTOR so that no fire hazards are
created.
38. Utility Location. DISTRICT acknowledges its responsibilities with respect to
locating facilities pursuant to California Government Code Section 4215.
39. Notices. The parties hereto agree that all formal notices required by this
Agreement may be provided to the following persons at the following addresses by sending the
same by certified or registered mail as follows:
DISTRICT: Costa Mesa Sanitary District
628 E. 29th Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
CONTRACTOR: Avram Electric
6954 Cottonwood Circle
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 966 -4774
LOCAL CONTACT: Gheorghe Avram
40. Effect of Invaliditv. The invalidity in whole or in part of any provisions hereof
shall not affect the validity of any other provision.
41. Gratuities. CONTRACTOR warrants that neither it nor any of its employees,
agents or representatives has offered or given any gratuities to DISTRICT'S employees, agents
or representatives with a view toward securing this Contract or securing favorable treatment
with respect thereto.
42. Conflict of Interest. Contractor warrants that he has no blood or marriage
relationship, and that he is not in any way associated with any architect, engineer or other
preparer of the plans and specifications for this project.
43. Copeland "Anti- Kickback" Act. If applicable to this contract, CONTRACTOR
and its subcontractors shall comply with the provisions of the Copeland "Anti- Kickback" Act (18
USC Section 874), as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations, which Act provides
that each Contractor shall be prohibited from including, by any means, any person employed in
the construction, completion or repair of any public work, to give up any part of the
compensation to which he is otherwise entitled.
44. Final Closeout Agreement and Release of All Claims. Prior to filing the Notice
of Completion the CONTRACTOR and DISTRICT shall execute and record a Final Closeout
Agreement and Release of All Claims if so desired by DISTRICT.
45. Guarantees.
A. Work; CONTRACTOR shall and hereby does guarantee all Work for a period
of one (1) year after the date of acceptance of the Work by the DISTRICT and shall repair and
replace any and all such Work, together with any other work which may be displaced in so doing
that may prove defective in workmanship and/or materials within the one (1) year period from
date of acceptance, without expense whatsoever to the DISTRICT, ordinary wear and tear and
usual abuse or neglect excepted.
B. Materials; CONTRACTOR shall and hereby does guarantee all Materials for a
lifetime after the date of acceptance of the Materials by the DISTRICT and shall repair and
replace any and all such Materials, together with any other materials which may be displaced in
so doing that may prove defective during the lifetime of the Materials, without expense
whatsoever to the DISTRICT, ordinary wear and tear and usual abuse or neglect excepted.
In the event of failure to comply with the aforementioned conditions within five (5) days
after being notified in writing, the DISTRICT is hereby authorized to proceed to have the defects
repaired and made good at the expense of the CONTRACTOR, who shall pay the cost and
charges therefore immediately on demand.
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47. Job Progress. CONTRACTOR shall provide DISTRICT with a critical path
progress report at least monthly.
48. Resolution of Claims. For all claims that are less than Three Hundred and
Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($375,000.00), the provisions of Public Contracts Code Section
20104 et seq. (Article 1.5 — Resolution of Construction Claims) shall be followed.
49. Notice to Contractor of Claims. DISTRICT shall provide notice to Contractor
upon receipt of any third -party claim related to the contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have entered into this agreement the date and year
first above written.
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Associate Counsel for District
Name: Avram Electric
Address: 6954 Cottonwood Circle
Corona, CA 92880
By: Gheorghe Avram I S6 �� �p %'t C �c »J�
ATTACHMENT A
SCOPE OF WORK
Contractor shall purchase and install a critically silenced 50 KVA standby diesel generator for
the Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) Canyon Pumping Station located at 999 Wilson
Street, Costa Mesa. CMSD has acquired an easement from the property owners at 2247 State
Avenue and 2250 Canyon Drive for the location of the generator and conduit.
Generator shall be Caterpillar, Cummins, or Kohler and meet the specifications shown on the
plans. Related work, as shown on the plans, includes construction of a block retaining wall
enclosure, house keeping concrete slab for the generator, trenching and installation of conduits,
removal and replacement of asphalt paving on private property, removal and replacement of
concrete paving in Canyon Drive right -of -way meeting the approval of the City of Costa Mesa,
programming the generator and the existing CMSD SCADA system, and such other incidental
work as may be required. Contractor shall provide a turnkey project that includes all labor,
materials, equipment, parts, accessories, traffic control, obtaining permits, testing, start up,
programming, etc., for a complete project whether or not all necessary items or descriptions are
included in the plans or this scope of work, except District will provide the services of a survey
crew to stake the retaining wall. Permit costs, if any, shall be reimbursed to contractor by
District.
Construction on private property shall meet the approval of the City of Costa Mesa Building
Department and District, and construction in Canyon Drive right -of -way shall meet the approval
of the City of Costa Mesa Engineering Division.
The successful bidder shall begin acquiring all materials immediately after the contract is fully
executed and shall complete the work in 21 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed.
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TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF RECOVERY
AGAINST OTHERS TO US
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
PRODUCTS /COMPLETED OPERATIONS LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
The following is added to Paragraph S. Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us of Section
IV — Conditions:
We waive any rights of recovery we may have against any person or organization because of payments we
make for injury or damage resulting from your ongoing operations or "your work" done under a contract with
that person or organization and included in the "products - completed operations hazard" if:
a. you agreed to such waiver;
b. the waiver is included as part of a written contractor lease; and
c. such written contract or lease was executed prior to any loss to which this insurance applies.
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY REMAIN UNCHANGED.
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PAYMENT BOND
BOND NO. 279575
Premium: $1,944.00
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
PAYMENT BOND
(LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND)
(District Contract)
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
THAT, WHEREAS, COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT, a California sanitary
district, by minute order of the Board of Directors, adopted on
November 12th. 2013 has awarded to
Avram Electric
6954 Cottonwood Circle
Corona, CA 92880
hereinafter designated as the "Principal', a contract for the work described as follows.
#196 -B Canyon Pump Station Generator
999 Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, CA
WHEREAS, said Principal is required by the provisions of said contract and of
the Civil Code to furnish a bond in connection with said contract, as hereinafter set
forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the undersigned CONTRACTOR, as Principal and
American Contractors Indemnity Company: 601 S. Figueroa, Street, Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90017
(NAME AND ADDRESS OF SURETY)
duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, as Surety,
are held and firmly bound unto the Costa Mesa Sanitary District, in the penal sum of
Sixty Four Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen and 00/100
Dollars ($ 64,815.00 ), said sum being not less than one hundred (100 %) percent of
the estimated amount payable under the terms of the contract for which payment well
and truly be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators,
successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that, if said Principal or his
subcontractors, or the heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns thereof,
shall fail to pay any of the persons named in Section 3181 of the Civil Code of the State
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of California for any materials, provisions, provender or other supplies used in, upon, for
or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or for any work or labor
performed by any such claimant or any amounts required to be deducted, withheld, and
paid over to the Franchise Tax Board from the wages of employees of the
CONTRACTOR and his subcontractors pursuant to Section 18806 of the Revenue and
Taxation Code, with respect to such work and labor, then said Surety will pay for the
same, in an amount not exceeding the sum set forth hereinabove, and in addition, in
case suit is brought upon the bond, will pay a reasonable attorney's fee to be fixed by
the court. This bond shall inure to the benefit of any and all persons named in the
aforesaid Civil Code Section 3181 so as to give a right of action to them or their assigns
in any suit brought upon the bond. Said bond shall be exonerated 35 days after the
Notice of Completion is recorded unless any pending claim remains unresolved.
Further, the said Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no
change, extension of time, alteration or modification of the contract documents or of the
work to be performed thereunder shall in any way affect its obligation on this bond; and
it hereby waives notice of any and all such changes, extensions of time, and alterations
or modifications of the contract documents and/or of the work to be performed
thereunder.
All signatures shall be properly notarized and a properly authenticated power of
attorney must be submitted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 12th
day of November 2013 .
CONTRACTOR: Avram Electric
By 181
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In accordance with the Contract described above, all bonds shall be issued by an
admitted surety insurer and the District reserves the right to object to any such surety,
in accordance with Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.660.
By signing below, Surety certifies that the bonds are issued by admitted surety.
American tractors kyle -pity Company
By: `r-
Company epr sentative: Tony Clark; Attorney in Fact
Colin R. Bur s,
By is/ Associate Ai trict Counsel
Alan. R. Bums, DistPict Counsel
Costa Mes2 5anbry.Distftt
POWER OF ATTORNEY
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY UNITED STATES SURETY COMPANY U.S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That American Contractors Indemnity Company, a California corporation, United States
Surety Company, a Maryland corporation and U.S. Specialty Insurance Company, a Texas corporation (collectively, the
"Companies "), do by these presents make, constitute and appoint:
Tony Clark, Bill Rapp, or Matthew Foster of Sacramento, California
its true and lawful Attorney(s)-in-fact, each in their separate capacity if more than one is named above, with full power and authority
hereby conferred in its name, place and stead, to execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all bonds, recognizances, undertakings
or other instruments or contracts of suretyship to include riders, amendments, and consents of surety, providing the bond
penalty does not exceed * * * * ** *One Million * * * * * ** Dollars ($ * *1,000,000.00 ** ).
This Power of Attorney shall expire - without further action on December 08, 2016. This Power of Attorney is granted under and by
authority of the following resolutions adopted by the Boards of Directors of the Companies:
Be it Reenlved, that tire President, any Vice - President, any Assistant Vice- President, any Secretary or any Assistant Secretary shall be and is hereby vested with full
power and authority to appoint any one or more suitable persons as Attomey(s) -in -Fact to represent and act for and on behalf orthe Company subject to lire following
provisions:
Arrorney- in -Foer may be given full power and authority for and in the name of and on behalf of the Company, to execute, acknowledge and deliver, any and all bonds,
recognizances, contracts, agreements or indemnity and other conditional or obligatory undertakings, including any and all consents for the release of retained
percentages and/or final estimates on engineering and constmction contracts, and any and all notices and documents canceling or terminating the Company's liability
thereunder, and any such instruments so executed by any such Attorney -in -Fact shall be binding upon the Company as ifsigned by the President and sealed and chested
by the Corporate Secretary.
Be it Resolved, that the signature of any authorized officer and seal of the Company heretofore or hereafter affixed to any power or attorney or any certificate relating
thereto by facsimile, and any power of attorney or certificate bearing facsimile signature or facsimile seal shall be valid and binding upon the Company with respect to
any bond or undertaking to which it is attached:. -
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The Companies have caused this instrument to be signed and their corporate seals to be hereto affixed, this
10th day of December, 2012.
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY UNITED STATES SURETY COMPANY U.S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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On 10th day of December, 2012, before me, Vanessa Wright, a notary public, personally appeared Daniel P. Aguilar, Vice President of
American Contractors Indemnity Company, United States Surety Company and U.S- Specialty Insurance Company who proved to Inc
on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that
he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature 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.
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I, Jeannie Lee, Assistant Secretary of American Contractors Indemnity Company, United States Surety Company and U.S. Specialty
Insurance Company, do hereby certify that die above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Power of Attomey, executed by
said Companies, which is still in full force and effect; furthermore, the resolutions of the Boards of Directors, set out in the Power of
Attorney are in full force and effect.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seals of said Companies at Los Angeles, California this 12th day
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ITEM NO 16
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
....an Independent Special District
Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
From: Scott Carroll, General Managg�
Date: November 21. 2013
Subject: Finance Manager Position
Summary
The District's Finance Manager position is now vacant. On November 8, 2013, staff
presented to the Board a plan to temporary fill this vacant position while attempts are
made to permanently find a qualified person for this position. Below are some
additional options for the Board to consider.
Staff Recommendation
That the Board of Directors give staff direction for filling the Finance Manager vacant
position.
Analysis
Below are options to consider for filling the Finance Manager vacant position. Some of
these options would require different actions than established in the District Handbook.
The Board has the authority to adopt different procedures.
1. Hire consultant CBIZ to serve as Interim Finance Manager. CBIZ employee,
Wendy Davis, would serve in this capacity. She has past experience serving as
District Treasurer and she has institutional knowledge of District finances. She
also has 24 years of experience in government accounting /finances. On the
advice from District Counsel, staff recommends obtaining an opinion from the
California Fair Political Practice Commission (FPPC) to resolve any conflict of
interest issues between the Interim Finance Manager and District Treasurer
before the District considers making a permanent appointment. However, it is
not known how long it will take to receive such an opinion. If an opinion takes
up to six months, the cost for an interim Finance Manager can be as much as
$76,800. Additionally, the law is not yet effective allowing an FPPC opinion, but
we expect it will be in place at the first of the year.
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2. Hire a professional recruiting firm to find a qualified candidate for the position.
This is expensive, up to $25,900, and can take a minimum of sixteen weeks to
find the right candidates. While the firm is seeking qualified candidates, CBIZ
would provide temporary and part time assistance with District finances.
3. Hire a California Society Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) retired annuitant.
The District can hire a retired finance director to serve as Interim Finance
Manager. The person cannot work more than 960 hours a year and the cost
ranges from $75 to $80 an hour. While this person is serving on an interim
basis, the District can intiate the recruiting process by hiring a recruiting firm or
conducting a traditional recruiting process led by staff.
4. Consider the eligibility list of candidates from the last recruitment process.
According to the District's Employee Handbook, Section 5.6.2, the eligibility list
expires after six months unless the Personnel Manager extends.
5. Direct staff to conduct another recruiting process. This will include
advertisement in professional journals and on the District's website, interview
panels, background checks, etc. During the recruiting process, CBIZ would
provide temporary and part time assistance with District finances.
Strategic Plan Element & Goal
This item complies with the objective and strategy of Strategic Element 5.0,
Administrative Management, which states the following:
5.0 Administrative Management
Objective: To create, maintain and implement policies and procedures to ensure
sound management of the District.
Strategy: We will conduct periodic reviews, refine and implement policies and
procedures, and assure the General Manager has the direction and tools necessary for
successful District operations.
Legal Review
District Counsel has tentatively reviewed the conflict of interest issues and is of the
opinion that hiring CBIZ to perform these services on an interim basis would be lawful.
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Environmental Review
Subject activity is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq.). Section 15300.4
of CEQA allows an agency while establishing its own procedures "to list those specific
activities which fall within each of the exempt classes', and the District has adopted
"CEQA Guidelines and Implementing Procedures" that state on page 6 " "Projects"
does not include .... C. Continuing administrative or maintenance activities."
Financial Review
The cost to hire CIBIZ to serve as Interim Finance Manager would be $38,400 for 40
hours a week for three months. CIBIZ hourly rate is $80.00 an hour.
The cost to hire a professional recruiting firm ranges from $23,900 to $25,900.
The cost to hire a CSMFO retired annuitant would be $38,400 for 20 hours a week for
six months. The hourly rate for a retired annuitant is $75.00 to $80.00 an hour.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the entire agenda packet for
the November 21, 2013 Board of Directors regular meeting at District Headquarters
and on District's website.
Alternative Action
1. Direct staff to report back with more information.