Contract - Schulder Constructors, Inc. - 2020-11-23 AGREEMENT FOR AIR VAC INSPECTION PROGRAM
Schuler Constructors, Inc.
This Agreement("AGREEMENT") is made and effective as of November 23, 2020,
between the Costa Mesa Sanitary District, a sanitary district ("DISTRICT"), and Schuler
Constructors, Inc. a California corporation ("CONTRACTOR"). In consideration of the
mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. TERM
This AGREEMENT shall commence immediately and continue in effect until tasks
described herein are completed, unless sooner terminated pursuant to the provisions of
this AGREEMENT.
2. SERVICES
CONTRACTOR shall perform the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit"A"
and incorporated herein by reference.
3. PERFORMANCE
CONTRACTOR shall perform all SERVICES under this AGREEMENT in a skillful
and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being
employed by CONTRACTORs in the same discipline in the State of California and
consistent with all applicable laws. CONTRACTOR shall provide DISTRICT its work
product in "turnkey" form. DISTRICT reserves the right to perform reasonable testing of
CONTRACTOR's work product before accepting the same. CONTRACTOR shall warrant
that all services provided and equipment installed shall perform in a workmanlike manner
and be fit for its particular purpose.
4. COMPENSATION
Compensation for the SERVICES shall not exceed Twelve Thousand Seven
Hundred Sixty Six Dollars ($12,766.00). The written change order requirement cannot be
waived. Failure to submit a written change order and receive written approval by the
DISTRICT prior to performing extra work shall constitute a waiver of a claim for additional
time or compensation.
DISTRICT shall review and pay the approved charges on such invoices in a timely
manner. SERVICES on the PROJECT shall begin immediately and be completed in a
timely manner, unless extended by DISTRICT in writing.
5. PREVAILING WAGES
CONTRACTOR understands that this job, if over One Thousand Dollars
($1,000.00) in value and not exempt, requires compliance with the prevailing wage law.
(Labor Code §§ 1720 et seq.) As such, DISTRICT will ascertain the prevailing wages to
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be paid on this job from the Director of Industrial Relations. Said amounts are listed at
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/pwd/index.htm. CONTRACTOR agrees to pay prevailing
wages and maintain prevailing wage records regarding those payments. CONTRACTOR
is also required to comply with the apprentice requirements. CONTRACTOR shall
defend, indemnify, and hold the DISTRICT, its elected officials, officers, employees, and
agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged
failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. CONTRACTOR recognizes that state
law makes eight (8) hours a day's work, and any worker working in excess of that time
must be paid overtime. (Labor Code § 1813.)
6. INSURANCE
CONTRACTOR shall, at its expense, procure and maintain for the duration of this
AGREEMENT insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property
which may arise from or in connection with the performance of this AGREEMENT by the
CONTRACTOR, its agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors.
CONTRACTOR shall also require all of its subcontractors to procure and maintain the
same insurance for the duration of this AGREEMENT. If CONTRACTOR is an employer
or otherwise hires one (1) or more employees during the term of this PROJECT,
CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain workers' compensation coverage for such
employees which meets all requirements of state law (Labor Code § 1861).
At a minimum, CONTRACTOR is required to submit proof of insurance in
accordance with the following standards:
Minimum Scope of Insurance: Coverage shall be at least as broad as the latest
version of the following: (1) General Liability: Insurance Services Office Commercial
General Liability coverage(occurrence form CG 0001): (2)Automobile Liability: Insurance
Services Office Business Auto Coverage form number CA 0001, code 1 (any auto); and
(3) Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability: Workers' Compensation insurance
as required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance.
Minimum Limits of Insurance: CONTRACTOR shall maintain limits of no less
than:
(A)General Liability. One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence for
bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If Commercial General Liability
Insurance or other form with general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate
limit shall apply separately to this AGREEMENT/location or the general aggregate limit
shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
(B)Automobile Liability. One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident for
bodily injury and property damage.
(C)Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. Workers' Compensation
limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California. Employer's Liability limits
of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury or disease.
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Insurance Endorsements: The insurance policies shall contain the following
provisions, and a separate endorsement stating to add the following provisions to the
insurance policies shall be submitted and approved by DISTRICT:
(A)General Liability. The general liability policy shall be endorsed to state that:
(1) DISTRICT, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be
covered as additional insureds with respect to the work or operations performed by or on
behalf of the CONTRACTOR, including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in
connection with such work; and (2)the insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as
respects DISTRICT, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers,
or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of the CONTRACTOR's
scheduled underlying coverage. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by
DISTRICT, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be
excess of the CONTRACTOR's insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with
it in any way.
(B)Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Coverage. The insurer
shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against DISTRICT, its directors, officials,
officers, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses paid under the terms of the
insurance policy which arise from work performed by the CONTRACTOR.
(C)All Coverage. Each insurance policy required by this AGREEMENT shall be
endorsed to state that: (A) coverage shall not be suspended, voided, reduced, or
canceled except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt
requested, has been given to DISTRICT, and (B) any failure to comply with reporting or
other provisions of the policies, including breaches or warranties, shall not affect coverage
provided to DISTRICT, its directors, official, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.
Acceptability of Insurers: Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current
A.M. Best's rating of no less than A-:VIII, licensed to do business in California, and
satisfactory to DISTRICT.
All insurance documents must be submitted and approved by the District's Risk
Manager prior to execution of any AGREEMENT with DISTRICT.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
(a) Indemnification for Professional Liability. When the law establishes a
professional standard of care for CONTRACTOR's services, to the fullest extent permitted
by law, CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless DISTRICT
and any and all of its officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all losses,
liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses, including attorney's fees and costs to the extent
the same arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful
misconduct of CONTRACTOR, its officers, agents, employees, or subCONTRACTORs
(or any entity or individual that CONTRACTOR shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the
performance of professional services under this AGREEMENT.
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(b) Indemnification for Other than Professional Liability. Other than in the
performance of professional services and to the fullest extent permitted by law,
CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DISTRICT and any and all of
its employees, officials, and agents from and against any liability (including liability for
claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory
proceedings, losses, expenses, or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged, or
threatened, including attorney's fees and costs, court costs, interest, defense costs, and
expert witness fees)where the same arise out of, pertain to, relate to, are a consequence
of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, the performance of this
AGREEMENT by CONTRACTOR or by any individual or entity for which CONTRACTOR
is legally liable, including, but not limited to, officers, agents, employees, or
subCONTRACTORs of CONTRACTOR.
8. TERMINATION
DISTRICT may terminate this AGREEMENT at any time with or without cause. If
DISTRICT terminates this AGREEMENT without cause before PROJECT completion,
CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to be paid for SERVICES adequately completed prior to
the notification of termination. CONTRACTOR may terminate this AGREEMENT for
cause only.
9. MISCELLANEOUS
This AGREEMENT shall be interpreted according to the laws of the State of
California and any action arising from this AGREEMENT shall be brought in the superior
or federal district court with jurisdiction over DISTRICT.
This AGREEMENT and the attachments hereto shall contain the entire agreement
between the parties. This AGREEMENT cannot be modified except in a writing signed
by both parties. In the event of inconsistency between this AGREEMENT and any
attachment hereto, this AGREEMENT shall control in all respects.
DISTRICT shall own all work product prepared in the course of providing the
SERVICES under this AGREEMENT. In the event of termination of this AGREEMENT,
CONTRACTOR shall immediately turn all work product over to DISTRICT. If specialized
software or computer hardware is required to view or transmit said work product,
CONTRACTOR shall make that software and hardware available to the DISTRICT at no
cost during normal business hours.
This AGREEMENT cannot be assigned without the prior written consent of the
DISTRICT.
CONTRACTOR is and shall at all times remain as to DISTRICT an independent
contractor. No employee benefits shall be available to CONTRACTOR in connection with
the performance of this AGREEMENT. Except for the fees paid to CONTRACTOR as
provided in this AGREEMENT, DISTRICT shall not pay salaries, wages, or other
compensation to CONTRACTOR for performing any services hereunder for DISTRICT.
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DISTRICT shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to CONTRACTOR for
injury or sickness arising out of performing any services hereunder.
All information gained by CONTRACTOR in the performance of this AGREEMENT
shall be considered confidential and shall not be released by CONTRACTOR without
DISTRICT's prior written authorization. CONTRACTOR shall not, without written
authorization from the General Manager or unless requested by the District Counsel,
voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to
interrogatories, or other information concerning the work performed under this
AGREEMENT. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered
"voluntary" provided CONTRACTOR gives DISTRICT notice of such court order or
subpoena.
CONTRACTOR warrants that the individual who has signed this AGREEMENT
has the legal power, right, and authority to make this AGREEMENT and bind the
CONTRACTOR hereto. If you agree with the terms of this AGREEMENT, indicate by
signing and dating two original agreements where indicated below and return both to the
undersigned. Once the documents are fully executed, one original will be returned to you
for your records.
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Exhibit A
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CONSTRUCTORS
November 17th, 2020
Steve Cano
I Costa Mesa Sanitary District
290 Paularino
Costa Mesa CA 92626
RE: Air Vac Service—Proposal
Dear Steve:
Schuler Constructors Inc.will furnish labor, materials, and equipment to flush existing sewage
Air Vac and compose inspection report for the following air vacs:
1. Irvine Pump Station: (1) located at pump station, (2) located on Mesa Drive
2. Elden Pump Station: (1) located at pump station, (1) (located inside bridge on Mesa
Drive will inspect for leak only) (1) located on Fair Drive
3. 215`Pump Station: (1) located on Force Main Bridge crossing 55 Freeway
4. Mendoza Pump Station: (1) located in valve vault
5. South Coast Plaza Pump Station: (1) located in valve vault
6. Victoria Street Pump Station: (1) located at pump station
List of Assumptions:
1. District to coordinate access to 21st street Air Vac with Cal-Trans for Air Vac service prior
to us start work.
2. Cost for 215L street based on no special permits,traffic control,freeway shutdowns etc.
3. All work to be performed during normal working hours
4. We will discharge flush water into containment drum and dump containment drum into
nearest wet well.
5. We will use local domestic water available at lift station with RPP Device on hose to
flush Air Vacs.Where water is not available, we will use water stored on truck with
pumping station for flushing.
6. We will post"NO Parking" signs where required 72 hours prior to work being
performed.
7. We will provide shoulder work traffic control per watch book.
8. It is assumed that there are no traffic control permits required to perform this work.
1760 Chicago Ave Unit 3-15, Riverside CA 92507 www.schulerconstructors.com
951-738-9215 phone 951-738-0162 fax License No. 992465
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9. Will provide confine space equipment where required and entry per Cal osha
requirements.
10. After Service is complete,Schuler Constructors Inc.will furnish a report as to the
condition and performance of the Air Vacs inspected, including shut off valves.
11. Good for 1 year at a time only.
Once a year—Annual Lump Sum Amount: $12,766.00
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Respectfully,
Brian D.Sohl
President/Schuler Constructors, Inc.
1760 Chicago Ave Unit 3-15, Riverside CA 92507 www.schulerconstructors.com
951-738-9215 phone 951-738-0162 fax License No. 992465