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Contract - Schuler- 2017-08-08AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS Canyon, Mendoza, Iowa Pump Station Valve and Piping Rehabilitation This Agreement ("AGREEMENT") is made and effective as of the 8th day of August, 2017, between the Costa Mesa Sanitary District, a sanitary district DISTRICT"), and Schuler Constructors, Inc. ("CONTRACTOR"). In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. TERM This AGREEMENT shall commence on August 8, 2017, and shall remain and continue in effect until tasks described herein are completed, unless sooner terminated pursuant to the provisions of this AGREEMENT. 2. SERVICES The SERVICES to be provided are more particularly described in 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 be based on the actual amount of time spent in adequately performing the SERVICES and shall not exceed the sum of forty eight thousand one-hundred fifteen dollars and no cents ($48,115.00). 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. Invoices shall be submitted to DISTRICT monthly as performance of the SERVICES progresses. DISTRICT shall review and pay the approved charges on such invoices in a timely manner. SERVICES on the PROJECT shall begin immediately and 1 PSA 30U 12 10 ISI be completed within twelve months of the first date written above. 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 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.) CONTRACTOR acknowledges that if required, it must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) to perform this work and affirms that it is registered. CONTRACTOR agrees to submit electronic payroll information unless this requirement is suspended by the DIR. District will file a PWC 100 form with the DIR to register this project. 6. SUBCONTRACTING This paragraph only applies if this AGREEMENT was awarded following a competitive bid. If CONTRACTOR submitted a subcontractors list, CONTRACTOR may only substitute a listed subcontractor by complying with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act. (See Public Contact Code §§ 4100 et seq.) CONTRACTOR cannot perform work using a subcontractor who is debarred. CONTRACTOR hereby assigns unfair business practice claims (Clayton Act and Cartwright Act) to the DISTRICT. CONTRACTOR declares by signing this AGREEMENT that CONTRACTOR did not collude to obtain this job. (Public Contract Code § 7106.) 7. PROGRESS PAYMENTS Progress payments may be authorized if this job will take in excess of thirty (30) days. DISTRICT agrees to promptly make progress payments on undisputed and properly submitted payment request within thirty (30) calendar days and to comply with the provisions of Public Contract Code Section 20104.50. If this AGREEMENT is for at least Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) and progress payments are made, DISTRICT will retain five percent (5%) of the total 2 PSA 30U 12 10 contract amount until sixty (60) days after the notice of completion is filed. (Public Contract Code §§ 7107, 9203.) CONTRACTOR may substitute securities in lieu of retention pursuant to Public Contracts Code Section 22300. 8. 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 CONTRACTOR shall also provide errors and omissions professional liability insurance appropriate to its profession in an amount, with conditions, and for a term acceptable to the DISTRICT. 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. 3 PSA 30U 12 10 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)AII 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. 9. 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 4 PSA 30U 12 10 legal liability thereof) in the performance of professional services under this AGREEMENT. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. WARRANTY CONTRACTOR shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from DISTRICT, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by CONTRACTOR's failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. CONTRACTOR shall guarantee work done on the PROJECT for a one-year (1) period commencing on the date of substantial completion. CONTRACTOR shall warrant that all services provided and equipment installed shall perform in a workmanlike manner and be fit for its particular purpose. 13. 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. 5 PSA 30U 12 10 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. If the Services and Equipment required by this Agreement exceed $25,000 the CONTRACTOR shall obtain a labor and material bond on District's form. (Civil Code Sec 9550) Unless waived by District before contractor has been awarded this Agreement, a performance bond shall also be required. Each bond shall be in the amount of 100% of the contract amount. This AGREEMENT cannot be assigned without the prior written consent of the DISTRICT. DISTRICT acknowledges that if it provides CONTRACTOR with locations of underground pipelines and DISTRICT is incorrect and those utilities must be relocated, DISTRICT will pay for those relocation costs in accordance with statutory requirements. Government Code § 4215.) If excavation is required, CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with Gov. Code § 2016 and delineate any area to be excavated before contacting The Regional Notification Center and obtaining authorization to excavate. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide DISTRICT with notice of any hazardous materials or subsurface or latent physical site conditions it encounters if this work involves excavations deeper than four feet (4'). If this exceeds Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) and the excavations exceed five feet (5'), CONTRACTOR must provide a detailed trenching plan. (Public Contracts Code § 7104; Labor Code §6705.) DISTRICT shall give CONTRACTOR timely notice of third-party claims. For claims that are less than Three Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars 375,000.00), the provisions of Public Contracts Code Sections 20104 et seq. (Article 1.5 — Resolution of Construction Claims) shall be followed. For claims for money or time submitted pursuant to Public Contract Code 9204, the provisions of that section shall apply and a meet and confer process, followed by nonbinding mediation, shall occur. CONTRACTOR is and shall at all times remain as to DISTRICT an independent contractor. No employee benefits shall be available to CONTRACTOR in connection 6 PSA 30U 12 10 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. 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. DISTRICT CONTRACTOR Approved by: Reviewed and Accepted by: General Manager Sign ture ea,P. So fi Approved as to Form: Name eitch iO3'T' Harper & Burns LLP Title District Counsel 1z., ley Date 7 PSA 30U 12 10 rSCHULER+c.. CONSTRUCTORS August 4, 2017 Costa Mesa Sanitary District 628 West 19th Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Attention: Rob Hammers, P.E./Steve Cano Reference: Canyon Pump Station Check and Plug Valve Replacement, Mendoza Pump Station Check and Plug Valve Replacement, Iowa Pump Station Street Force Main Valve Cover Replacement Subject:Proposal Gentlemen, We have prepared a quote based on the request for proposals dated July 3rd 2017 and Addendum #1 dated July 31st. Our price includes the following: Canyon Lift Station o Demolish & removal of existing mechanical items o (2) 8" 150# Eccentric Dezurik plug valves with nut & lever. NSF 61 epoxy in and out w/stainless bolting o (2) 8" 150#APCO L&W swing check valve. Fusion bonded epoxied in and out o (2) 8" x 17" flanged DI Spools w/401 lining and asphaltic coating o (2) 8" flanged DI 45 ells with 401 lining and asphaltic coating o (1) 8" flanged DI True wye with 401 lining and asphaltic coating o (2) New flex couplings with stainless steel hardware o Traffic control plan & city traffic control permit o 6" bypass pump, and bypassing piping Mendoza Lift Station o Demolish & removal of existing mechanical items o (2) 8" 150# Eccentric Dezurik plug valves with nut & lever. NSF 61 epoxy in and out w/stainless bolting o (2) 8" 150#APCO L&W swing check valve. Fusion bonded epoxied in and out o (2) 8" x 17"flanged DI Spools w/401 lining and asphaltic coating o (2) 8"flanged DI 45 ells with 401 lining and asphaltic coating o (1) 8"flanged True wye with 401 lining and asphaltic coating o (2) New flex couplings with stainless steel hardware o 6" bypass pump and bypassing piping 564 Bateman Circle 951) 738-9215 phone www.schulerconstructors.com Corona, CA 92880-2011 951) 738-0162 fax License No. 992465 SCHULER CONSTRUCTORS Iowa Lift Station o Temporary traffic control o Demolish and remove existing AC paving o (2) New 4TT Valve Boxes with lids embossed with "SEWER" o Install new black concrete paving Exclusions APCO check valves come standard with fusion bonded epoxy and do not offer stainless steel bolting. However, the shaft and body seat material are stainless steel. Painting and coating City permits other than specifically listed above Removal/ replacement of pipe supports Lead times for the plug valves are 5-7 weeks (2 weeks if stainless bolting is excluded) Lead times for the check valves are 2 weeks Lump Sum Amount 48,115.00 Please feel free to contact me at 951-738-9215 if you have any questions. Respectfully, Kevin Panzer, P.E. Schuler Constructors 564 Bateman Circle 951) 738-9215 phone www.schulerconstructors.com orona, CA 92880-2011 951) 738-0162 fax License No. 992465