CONTRACT 3625 Maintenance and Repair Agreement CLOSEDMAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND
UTILITY SERVICE CO.
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THIS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ( "Agreement ") is made and entered into this 1' day of
May, 2006, by and between the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a general law city and municipal
corporation ( "CITY ") and UTILITY SERVICE Co, a Georgia Corporation ( "CONTRACTOR ").
The Parties agree as follows:
1. CONSIDERATION.
A. As partial consideration, CONTRACTOR agrees to perform the work listed in the
SCOPE OF SERVICES, below;
B. As additional consideration, CONTRACTOR and CITY agree to abide by the
terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;
C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONTRACTOR on a flat fee
basis an amount set forth in the attached Exhibit "A," which is incorporated by
reference, for CONTRACTOR's services. CITY will pay such amount promptly,
but not later than thirty (30) days after receiving CONTRACTOR's invoice.
2. TERM. The term of this Agreement will be from May 1, 2006, to September 30, 2006. The
Agreement may be renewed upon mutual consent of the parties.
3. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
A. CONTRACTOR will perform services listed in the attached Exhibit A.
B. CONTRACTOR will, in a workmanlike manner, furnish all of the labor,
technical, administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and
materials, equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space and facilities,
and all tests, testing and analyses, calculation, and all other means whatsoever,
except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, necessary
or proper to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services
required of CONTRACTOR by this Agreement.
4. PREVAILING WAGES. If required by applicable state law including, without limitation
Labor Code §§ 1720 (as amended by AB 975 (2001)), 1771, 1774, 1775, and 1776,
CONTRACTOR must pay its workers prevailing wages. It is CONTRACTOR's responsibility
to interpret and implement any prevailing wage requirements and CONTRACTOR agrees to pay
any penalty or civil damages resulting from a violation of the prevailing wage laws. In
accordance with Labor Code § 1773.2, copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages are
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available upon request from CITY's Engineering Division or the website for State of California
Prevailing wage determination at htip: / /www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. A copy of the prevailing
rate of per diem wages must be posted at the job site.
5. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK.
A. By executing this Agreement, CONTRACTOR represents that CONTRACTOR
has
Thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be
performed;
ii. Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and
iii. Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending
performance of the services under this Agreement.
B. If services involve work upon any site, CONTRACTOR warrants that
CONTRACTOR has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted
with the conditions there existing, before commencing the services hereunder.
Should CONTRACTOR discover any latent or unknown conditions that may
materially affect the performance of the services, CONTRACTOR will
immediately inform CITY of such fact and will not proceed except at
CONTRACTOR's own risk until written instructions are received from CITY.
6. INSURANCE.
A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other times this
Agreement is effective, CONTRACTOR will procure and maintain the following
types of insurance with coverage limits complying, at a minimum, with the limits
set forth below:
Type of Insurance
Commercial general liability:
Business automobile liability
Pollution Liability
Professional Liability
Workers compensation
Limits (combined single)
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000 "
$1,000,000
Statutory requirement.
B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements of
ISO -CGL Form No. CG 00 01 11 85 or 88. The amount of insurance set forth
above will be a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal
injury, and property damage for the policy coverage. Liability policies will be
endorsed to name City, its officials, and employees as "additional insureds" under
said insurance coverage and to state that such insurance will be deemed "primary"
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such that any other insurance that may be carried by City will be excess thereto.
Such insurance will be on an "occurrence," not a "claims made," basis and will
not be cancelable or subject to reduction except upon thirty (30) days prior written
notice to City.
C. Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA
00 0106 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto).
D. CONTRACTOR will furnish to City duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance
evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement,
endorsements as required herein, and such other evidence of insurance or copies
of policies as may be reasonably required by City from time to time. Insurance
must be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating
equivalent to at least a Rating of "A:VII." Certificate(s) must reflect that the
insurer will provide thirty (30) day notice of any cancellation of coverage.
CONTRACTOR will require its insurer to modify such certificates to delete any
exculpatory wording stating that failure of the insurer to mail written notice of
cancellation imposes no obligation, and to delete the word "endeavor" with regard
to any notice provisions.
E. Should CONTRACTOR, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance
required by this Agreement, City may obtain such coverage at CONTRACTOR's
expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from payments due to
CONTRACTOR under this Agreement or terminate.
7. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE. CONTRACTOR will not perform any work under this
Agreement until:
A. CONTRACTOR furnishes proof of insurance as required under Section 6 of this
Agreement; and
B. CITY gives CONTRACTOR a written Notice to Proceed.
C. Should CONTRACTOR begin work in advance of receiving written authorization
to proceed, any such professional services are at CONTRACTOR's own risk.
8. TERMINATION.
A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time
with or without cause. Notice of termination will be in writing.
B. CONTRACTOR may terminate this Agreement upon providing written notice to
CITY at least thirty (30) days before the effective termination date.
C. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure
on its own terms services similar to those terminated.
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By executing this document, CONTRACTOR waives any and all claims for
damages that might otherwise arise from CITY's termination under this Section.
9. INDEMNIFICATION.
A. CONTRACTOR indemnifies and holds CITY harmless from and against any
claim, action, damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney's fees),
injuries, or liability, arising out of this Agreement, or its performance.
Should CITY be named in any suit, or should any claim be brought against it
by suit or otherwise, whether the same be groundless or not, arising out of
this Agreement, or its performance, CONTRACTOR will defend CITY (at
CITY's request and with counsel satisfactory to CITY) and will indemnify
CITY for any judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out in
settlement or otherwise.
B. For purposes of this section "CITY" includes CITY's officers, officials,
employees, agents, representatives, and certified volunteers.
C. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions will survive
termination of this Agreement.
10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONTRACTOR agree that
CONTRACTOR will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the
manner in which is it performed. CONTRACTOR will be free to contract for similar service to
be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY. CONTRACTOR is not an
agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance,
bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees. Any provision in this Agreement that
may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONTRACTOR as to the details of doing the work
or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that CONTRACTOR will follow the
direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only.
11. NOTICES.
A. All notices given or required to be given pursuant to this Agreement will be in
writing and may be given by personal delivery or by mail. Notice sent by mail
will be addressed as follows:
To CITY: City of El Segundo
Public Works Director
400 Lomita Ave.
El Segundo, CA 90245
To CONTRACTOR: Utility Service Co., Inc.
President
P.O. Box 1350
Perry, GA 31069
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B. When addressed in accordance with this paragraph, notices will be deemed given
upon deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid. In all other instances,
notices will be deemed given at the time of actual delivery.
C. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are
to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph.
12. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONTRACTOR will provide CITY with a
Taxpayer Identification Number.
13. WAIVER. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition contained
in this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any
other term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, whether of the same or different
character.
14. CONSTRUCTION. The language of each part of this Agreement will be construed simply
and according to its fair meaning, and this Agreement will never be construed either for or
against either party.
15. SEVERABLE. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed modified to the
extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion enforceable and, as so
modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.
16. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of
reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
17. WAIVER. Waiver of any provision of this Agreement will not be deemed to constitute a
waiver of any other provision, nor will such waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
18. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this
agreement will be in Los Angeles County.
19. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. This Agreement may be subject to and conditioned
upon approval and ratification by the El Segundo City Council. This Agreement is not binding
upon CITY until executed by the City Manager. The Parties represent and warrant that all
necessary action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this
Agreement and to engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by
written agreement. CITY's city manager may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY.
20. ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this Agreement,
agreements ancillary to this Agreement, and related documents to be entered into in connection
with this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by
facsimile transmission. Such facsimile signature will be treated in all respects as having the
same effect as an original signature.
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21. EFFECT OF CONFLICT. In the event of any conflict, inconsistency, or incongruity between
any provision of this Agreement, its attachments, the purchase order, or notice to proceed, the
provisions of this Agreement will govern and control.
22. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of
reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
23. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be prevented due to fire, flood,
explosion, war, terrorist act, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the natural
elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties' control, then the Agreement will
immediately terminate without obligation of either party to the other.
24. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement and its one attachment constitutes the sole
agreement between CONTRACTOR and CITY respecting t` jk- maintenance. To the extent
that there are additional terms and conditions contained in Exhibit "A" that are not in conflict
with this Agreement, those terms are incorporated as if fully set forth above. There are no other
understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this contract the day and year
first hereinabove written.
CITY OF EL
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Manager
ATTEST:
Cindy Morte n,
City Clerk i
APPROVED
MARK D. Hj
H. Berger,
City Attorney
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Secretary
Taxpayer ID No. 59- 19 2 0 8 9
www.utihtyservice.com
Utility Service Co.
5618 West 79th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: (310) 649 -5573
Fax: (310) 649 -3378
Pro p osa- i"T EXHIBIT „ „
Please sign and date BOTH
copies of this proposal and
return one (1) copy to our office.
Date March 8, 2006 rage No. I or I
Proposal Submitted to
City of El Segundo, CA
Attu
Mr. Gil Busick
I Phone
310 -524 -2472
Street
400 Lomita Street
Job Name
WASHOUT / INSPECTION / DISINFECTION
City
EI Se undo
State
CA
Zip Code
190246
Job Location
Tank Site
County
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Los An eles
Tank Name
Elevated Tank
Tank Size & Style
1 200,000 Gallon Elevated
I Est. Start Date
March 06'
Submitted by
Steven Bishop
Utility Service Co., Inc. agrees to provide all labor, equipment, and materials needed to complete the following:
1. A date shall be coordinated by both parties to drain the tank.
2. The interior bowl and lower walls of the tank will be cleaned using a pressure washer to remove all mud, silt, and
foreign sediment. This price does not include containment, testing or offsite disposal of sediment or debris from
the tank. ,
3. The tank will be inspected in accordance with CA Department of Health Services to assess the structural, sanitary,
coatings and safety conditions.
4. Exterior and Interior paint samples will be analyzed at a certified laboratory to determine the total lead and chromium
content of the existing coatings. The results will be included in the inspection report.
5. After all inspection work is completed, the tank will be spray disinfected according to AWWA C652 -92 (Standard for
Disinfection of Water Storage Facilities, Chlorination Method 2).
6. The tank will be sealed and made ready for service.
7. Two written reports, including color photographs, will be submitted detailing the condition of the tank.
8. A representative of Utility Service Co., Inc. will schedule a date with proper Officials to review the report.
We Propose hereby to furnish material and labor — complete in accordance with above specifications, for the sum of.
TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED dollars ( 2,500.00+ tax )
Payment to be made as follows:
Payment in Full Upon Completion of Work — plus all applicable taxes
All material is guaranteed to be as specified. All work to be completed in a substantial
workmanlike manner according to specifications submitted, per standard practices. Any
Authorized
alteration or deviation from above specifications involving extra costs will be executed
Signature
only upon written orders, and will become an extra charge over and above the estimate.
All agreements contingent upon strikes, accidents or delays beyond our control. Owner to
carry fire, tornado and other necessary insurance. Our workers are fully covered by
Note: This proposal may be
withdrawn by us if not accepted within Sixty (60) days
Workmen's Compensation Insurance.
Acceptance of Proposal — The above prices, specifications and
conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the
work as specified. Payment will be made as outlined above.
Date of Acceptance Signature