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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2021 1006 CCSA REG ITEM 10DCITY OF MOORPARK, 
CALIFORNIA City Council Meeting of October 6, 2021 ACTION APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION. BY B. Garza. D. Consider Agreement with Bernard D. Clarke, DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester for Backflow Device Services. Staff Recommendation: Approve Agreement with Bernard D. Clarke, DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester for a not-to- exceed amount of $85,000, and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager. (Staff: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director) Item: 10.D. MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable City Council FROM: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: 10/06/2021 Regular Meeting SUBJECT: Consider Agreement with Bernard D. Clarke, DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester for Backflow Device Services SUMMARY It is recommended that City Council approve an Agreement with Bernard D. Clarke DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester (Bernard Clarke) to provide on-call backflow testing, certification, and repair services. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION A backflow prevention device is attached to water lines to protect potable water supplies from contamination due to water flowing back into the lines when the water pressure is disrupted by a failure in the system. Each year the City of Moorpark is required to test and certify that all backflow devices in the City landscape maintenance districts, parks and at City facilities are functioning properly. The City had an Agreement with Bernard Clarke to test and maintain the City’s backflow devices, however this Agreement expired on June 30, 2021. Staff prepared and released an informal request for proposal (RFP) in June of 2021. Two companies, Aqua Tech Services, Inc. (Aqua Tech) and Bernard Clarke, submitted proposals prior to the submission deadline of June 18, 2021. The proposal from Bernard Clarke offers a lower testing rate of $65.00 per device, as opposed to Aqua Tech’s rate of $75.00 per device. Staff is recommending that the City Council approve a new three- year Agreement with Bernard Clarke for backflow testing, certification and repair services in an amount not to exceed $85,000 for the total term of the Agreement. Staff has generally been pleased with the level of service and quality of work during the previous Agreement term. Item: 10.D. 697 Honorable City Council 10/06/2021 Regular Meeting Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT Funding for backflow testing and repair services has been included in the Fiscal Year 2021/22 adopted budget. No additional appropriation is being requested. COUNCIL GOAL COMPLIANCE This action does not support a current strategic directive. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve Agreement with Bernard D. Clarke, DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester for a not-to-exceed amount of $85,000, and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement, subject to final language approval of the City Manager. Attachment: Agreement 698 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOORPARK AND BERNARD D CLARKE DBA BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TESTER FOR BACKFLOW TESTING, REPAIR, AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES AT VARIOUS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS AND CITY PROPERTIES THIS AGREEMENT, is made and effective as of this _________ day of ________________________, 2021, between the City of Moorpark, a municipal corporation (“City”) and Bernard D Clarke, an individual, DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester (“Contractor”). In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows: WHEREAS, City has the need for backflow testing, repair, and certification services at various landscape maintenance districts and City properties; and WHEREAS, Contractor specializes in providing such services and has the proper work experience, certifications, and background to carry out the duties involved; and WHEREAS, Contractor has submitted to City a Proposal dated June 15, 2021, which is attached hereto as Exhibit D. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, benefits, and premises herein stated, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. TERM The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of execution and will expire on June 30, 2024, unless this Agreement is terminated or suspended pursuant to this Agreement. 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES City does hereby retain Contractor, as an independent contractor, in a contractual capacity to provide backflow testing, repair, and certification services, as set forth in Exhibit C. In the event there is a conflict between the provisions of Exhibit C and this Agreement, the language contained in this Agreement shall take precedence. Contractor shall perform the tasks described and set forth in Exhibit C. Compensation for the services to be performed by Contractor shall be in accordance with Exhibit C and Exhibit D. Compensation shall not exceed the rates or total contract value of eighty-five thousand dollars ($85,000) for the total term of the Agreement, without a written amendment to the Agreement executed by both parties. Payment by City to Contractor shall be in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. City and Contractor acknowledge that this project is a public work to which prevailing wages apply, and that a public work project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Contractor agrees to comply with and be bound by all the terms, rules and regulations ATTACHMENT 699 Bernard D Clarke DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester Page 2 of 18 described in (a) Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code, including without limitation Labor Code Section 1771 and (b) the rules and regulations established by the DIR implementing such statutes, as though set forth in full herein, including any applicable amendments made thereto during the term of this Agreement. For every subcontractor who will perform work on this project, Contractor shall be responsible for subcontractor’s compliance with (a) and (b), and Contractor shall take all necessary actions to ensure subcontractor’s compliance. Labor Code Section 1725.5 requires all contractors and subcontractors to annually register with the DIR before bidding or performing on any public work contract. 3.PERFORMANCE Contractor shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of their ability, experience, standard of care, and talent, perform all tasks described herein. Contractor shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utilized by persons engaged in providing similar services as are required of Contractor hereunder in meeting its obligations under this Agreement. 4.MANAGEMENT The individual directly responsible for Contractor’s overall performance of the Agreement provisions herein above set forth and to serve as principal liaison between City and Contractor shall be Megan Pavlica, and no other individual may be substituted without the prior written approval of the City Manager. The City’s contact person in charge of administration of this Agreement, and to serve as principal liaison between Contractor and City, shall be the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee. 5.PAYMENT Taxpayer ID or Social Security numbers must be provided, on an IRS W-9 form, before payments may be made to vendors. The City agrees to pay Contractor monthly, in accordance with the payment rates and terms and the schedule of payment as set forth in Exhibit C and Exhibit D, based upon actual time spent on the above tasks. Compensation shall not exceed the rates or total contract value of eighty-five thousand dollars ($85,000) for the total term of the Agreement, without a written amendment to the Agreement executed by both parties. Payment by City to Contractor shall be in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. Contractor shall not be compensated for any additional services rendered in connection with its performance of this Agreement, unless such additional services and compensation are authorized, in advance, in a written amendment to the agreement executed by both parties. The City Manager, if authorized by City Council, may approve additional work not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the amount of the Agreement. 700 Bernard D Clarke DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester Page 3 of 18 Contractor shall submit invoices monthly for actual services performed. Invoices shall be submitted on or about the first business day of each month, or as soon thereafter as practical, for services provided in the previous month. Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of each invoice as to all non-disputed fees. Any expense or reimbursable cost appearing on any invoice shall be accompanied by a receipt or other documentation subject to approval of the City Manager. If the City disputes any of Contractor’s fees or expenses it shall give written notice to Contractor within thirty (30) days of receipt of any disputed fees set forth on the invoice. 6. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION WITHOUT CAUSE The City may at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, suspend or terminate this Agreement, or any portion hereof, by serving upon the Contractor at least ten (10) days prior written notice. Upon receipt of said notice, the Contractor shall immediately cease all work under this Agreement, unless the notice provides otherwise. If the City suspends or terminates a portion of this Agreement such suspension or termination shall not make void or invalidate the remainder of this Agreement. The Contractor may terminate this Agreement only by providing City with written notice no less than thirty (30) days in advance of such termination. In the event this Agreement is terminated or suspended pursuant to this Section, the City shall pay to Contractor the actual value of the work performed up to the time of termination or suspension, provided that the work performed is of value to the City. Upon termination or suspension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section, the Contractor will submit an invoice to the City pursuant to this Agreement. 7. DEFAULT OF CONTRACTOR The Contractor’s failure to comply with the provisions of this Agreement shall constitute a default. In the event that Contractor is in default for cause under the terms of this Agreement, City shall have no obligation or duty to continue compensating Contractor for any work performed after the date of default and can terminate or suspend this Agreement immediately by written notice to the Contractor. If such failure by the Contractor to make progress in the performance of work hereunder arises out of causes beyond the Contractor’s control, and without fault or negligence of the Contractor, it shall not be considered a default. If the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee determines that the Contractor is in default in the performance of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, designee shall cause to be served upon the Contractor a written notice of the default. The Contractor shall have five (5) days after service upon it of said notice in which to cure the default by rendering a satisfactory performance. In the event that the Contractor fails to cure its default within such period of time, the City shall have the right, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to terminate this Agreement without further notice and without prejudice to any other remedy to which it may be entitled at law, in equity or under this Agreement. 701 Bernard D Clarke DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester Page 4 of 18 8. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES If the Contractor fails to complete the work, or any portion thereof, within the time period required by this Agreement, or as duly extended in writing by the City Manager, Contractor shall forfeit and pay to the City, as liquidated damages, the sum of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per day for each calendar day the work, or portion thereof, remains uncompleted after the above specified completion date. Liquidated damages shall be deducted from any payments due or to become due to the Contractor under the terms of this Agreement. Progress payments made by the City after the above specified completion date shall not constitute a waiver of liquidated damages by the City. 9. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to sales, costs, expenses, receipts, and other such information required by City that relate to the performance of services under this Agreement. Contractor shall maintain adequate records of services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of services. All such records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. Contractor shall provide free access to the representatives of City or the City’s designees at reasonable times to such books and records; shall give the City the right to examine and audit said books and records; shall permit City to make transcripts therefrom as necessary; and shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement. Notification of audit shall be provided at least thirty (30) days before any such audit is conducted. Such records, together with supporting documents, shall be maintained for a period of ten (10) years after receipt of final payment. Upon completion of, or in the event of termination or suspension without cause of this Agreement, all original documents, designs, drawings, maps, models, computer files, surveys, notes, and other documents prepared in the course of providing the services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall become the sole property of the City and may be used, reused, or otherwise disposed of by the City without the permission of the Contractor. With respect to computer files, Contractor shall make available to the City, at the Contractor’s office and upon reasonable written request by the City, the necessary computer software and hardware for purposes of accessing, compiling, transferring, and printing computer files. 10. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, and any and all of its officers, employees, and agents (“City Indemnitees”) from and against any and all causes of action, claims, liabilities, obligations, judgments, or damages, including reasonable legal counsels’ fees and costs of litigation (“claims”), arising out of the Contractor’s performance of its obligations under this Agreement or out of the operations conducted by Contractor, including the City’s active or passive negligence, except for such loss or damage arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. In the event the City Indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other adversarial proceeding arising from Contractor’s performance of this Agreement, 702 Bernard D Clarke DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester Page 5 of 18 the Contractor shall provide a defense to the City Indemnitees or at the City’s option reimburse the City Indemnitees their costs of defense, including reasonable legal counsels’ fees incurred in defense of such claims. Contractor agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth in this Section from each and every subcontractor, or any other person or entity involved by, for, with, or on behalf of Contractor in the performance 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 City to monitor compliance with these requirements imposes no additional obligations on City and will in no way act as a waiver of any rights hereunder. This obligation to indemnify and defend City as set forth here is binding on the successors, assigns, or heirs of Contractor and shall survive the termination of this Agreement or this Section. City does not and shall not waive any rights that it may have against Contractor by reason of this Section, because of the acceptance by City, or the deposit with City, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement. The hold harmless and indemnification provisions shall apply regardless of whether or not said insurance policies are determined to be applicable to any losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses described in this Section. This Indemnity shall survive termination of the Agreement or Final Payment hereunder. This Indemnity is in addition to any other rights or remedies that the Indemnitees may have under the law or under any other Contract Documents or Agreements. In the event of any claim or demand made against any party which is entitled to be indemnified hereunder, City may, in its sole discretion, reserve, retain, or apply any monies to the Contractor under this Agreement for the purpose of resolving such claims; provided, however, City may release such funds if the Contractor provides City with reasonable assurance of protection of the Indemnitees’ interests. City shall, in its sole discretion, determine whether such assurances are reasonable. 11.INSURANCE Contractor shall maintain prior to the beginning of and for the duration of this Agreement insurance coverage as specified in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full. 12.INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Contractor is and shall at all times remain as to the City a wholly independent Contractor. The personnel performing the services under this Agreement on behalf of Contractor shall at all times be under Contractor’s exclusive direction and control. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees, or agents shall have control over the conduct of Contractor or any of Contractor’s officers, employees, or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Contractor shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officers, 703 Bernard D Clarke DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester Page 6 of 18 employees, or agents of the City. Contractor shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability against City, or bind City in any manner. 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 the Agreement, City shall not pay salaries, wages, or other compensation to Contractor for performing services hereunder for City. City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to Contractor for injury or sickness arising out of performing services hereunder. 13. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES The Contractor shall keep itself informed of local, state and federal laws and regulations which in any manner affect those employed by it or in any way affect the performance of its service pursuant to this Agreement. The Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all such laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act and Occupational Safety and Health Administration laws and regulations. The City and Contractor shall comply with Exhibit B, California Public Contract Code Section 9204, when applicable. The City, and its officers and employees, shall not be liable at law or in equity occasioned by failure of the Contractor to comply with this Section. 14. ANTI DISCRIMINATION Neither the Contractor, nor any subcontractor under the Contractor, shall discriminate in employment of persons upon the work because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status of such person; or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except as provided in Section 12940 of the Government Code. The Contractor shall have responsibility for compliance with this Section, if applicable [Labor Code Sec. 1735]. 15. UNDUE INFLUENCE Contractor declares and warrants that no undue influence or pressure is used against or in concert with any officer or employee of the City in connection with the award, terms or implementation of this Agreement, including any method of coercion, confidential financial arrangement, or financial inducement. No officer or employee of the City will receive compensation, directly or indirectly from Contractor, or any officer, employee or agent of Contractor, in connection with the award of this Agreement or any work to be conducted as a result of this Agreement. Violation of this Section shall be a material breach of this Agreement entitling the City to any and all remedies at law or in equity. 704 Bernard D Clarke DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester Page 7 of 18 16. NO BENEFIT TO ARISE TO LOCAL EMPLOYEES No member, officer, or employee of the City, or their designees or agents, and no public official who exercises authority over or responsibilities with respect to the Services during his/her tenure or for one (1) year thereafter, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any agreement or sub-agreement, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be performed in connection with the Services performed under this Agreement. 17. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Contractor covenants that neither they nor any officer or principal of their firm have any interests, nor shall they acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which will conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of their services hereunder. Contractor further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, they shall employ no person having such interest as an officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor. Contractor further covenants that Contractor has not contracted with nor is performing any services directly or indirectly, with the developer(s) and/or property owner(s) and/or firm(s) and/or partnership(s) and/or public agency(ies) owning property and/or processing an entitlement application for property in the City or its Area of Interest, now or within the past one (1) year, and further covenants and agrees that Contractor and/or its subcontractors shall provide no service or enter into any contract with any developer(s) and/or property owner(s) and/or firm(s) and/or partnership(s) and/or public agency(ies) owning property and/or processing an entitlement application for property in the City or its Area of Interest, while under contract with the City and for a one (1) year time period following termination of this Agreement. 18. NOTICE Any notice to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing, and all such notices and any other document to be delivered shall be delivered by personal service or by deposit in the United States mail, certified or registered, return receipt requested, with postage prepaid, and addressed to the party for whom intended as follows: To: City Manager City of Moorpark 799 Moorpark Ave. Moorpark, CA 93021 To: Bernard D Clarke Backflow Prevention Device Tester P.O. Box 220114 Newhall, CA 91322 Either party may, from time to time, by written notice to the other, designate a different address or contact person, which shall be substituted for the one above specified. Notices, payments and other documents shall be deemed delivered upon receipt by personal service or as of the third (3rd) day after deposit in the United States mail. 705 Bernard D Clarke DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester Page 8 of 18 19.CHANGE IN NAME Should a change be contemplated in the name or nature of the Contractor’s legal entity, the Contractor shall first notify the City in order that proper steps may be taken to have the change reflected in the Agreement documents. 20.ASSIGNMENT Contractor shall not assign this Agreement or any of the rights, duties or obligations hereunder. It is understood and acknowledged by the parties that Contractor is uniquely qualified to perform the services provided for in this Agreement. 21.LICENSES At all times during the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall have in full force and effect, all licenses required of it by law for the performance of the services in this Agreement. 22.VENUE AND GOVERNING LAW This Agreement is made, entered into, and executed in Ventura County, California, and any action filed in any court or for arbitration for the interpretation, enforcement or other action of the terms, conditions, or covenants referred to herein shall be filed in the applicable court in Ventura County, California. The City and Contractor understand and agree that the laws of the State of California shall govern the rights, obligations, duties, and liabilities of the parties to this Agreement and also govern the interpretation of this Agreement. 23.COST RECOVERY In the event any action, suit or proceeding is brought for the enforcement of, or the declaration of any right or obligation pursuant to this Agreement or as a result of any alleged breach of any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its costs and expenses from the losing party, and any judgment or decree rendered in such a proceeding shall include an award thereof. 24.ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement and the Exhibits attached hereto contain the entire understanding between the parties relating to the obligations of the parties described in this Agreement. All prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations, and statements, oral or written, are merged into this Agreement and shall be of no further force or effect. Each party is entering into this Agreement based solely upon the representations set forth herein and upon each party’s own independent investigation of any and all facts such party deems material. 706 Bernard D Clarke DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester Page 9 of 18 25. CAPTIONS OR HEADINGS The captions and headings of the various Articles, Paragraphs, and Exhibits of this Agreement are for convenience and identification only and shall not be deemed to limit or define the content of the respective Articles, Paragraphs, and Exhibits hereof. 26. AMENDMENTS Any amendment, modification, or variation from the terms of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be effective only upon approval by both parties to this Agreement. 27. PRECEDENCE In the event of conflict, the requirements of the City’s Request for Proposal, if any, and this Agreement shall take precedence over those contained in the Contractor’s Proposal. 28. INTERPRETATION OF AGREEMENT Should interpretation of this Agreement, or any portion thereof, be necessary, it is deemed that this Agreement was prepared by the parties jointly and equally, and shall not be interpreted against either party on the ground that the party prepared the Agreement or caused it to be prepared. 29. WAIVER No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing or subsequent waiver of the same provision. No waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver. 30. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE The person or persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the Contractor warrants and represents that he/she has the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Contractor and has the authority to bind Contractor to the performance of obligations hereunder. 707 Bernard D Clarke DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester Page 10 of 18 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first above written. CITY OF MOORPARK BERNARD D CLARKE DBA BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TESTER By:_______________________________ By:_______________________________ Troy Brown, City Manager Bernard D Clarke, Owner Attest: __________________________________ Ky Spangler, City Clerk 708 Bernard D Clarke DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester Page 11 of 18 Exhibit A INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Prior to the beginning of and throughout the duration of Work, Contractor will maintain insurance in conformance with the requirements set forth below. Contractor will use existing coverage to comply with these requirements. If that existing coverage does not meet requirements set forth here, Contractor agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the existing coverage to do so. Contractor acknowledges that the insurance coverage and policy limits set forth in this section constitute the minimum amount of coverage required. Any insurance proceeds available to the City in excess of the limits and coverage required in this Agreement and which is applicable to a given loss, will be available to the City. Contractor shall provide the following types and amounts of insurance: Commercial General Liability Insurance using Insurance Services Office (ISO) “Commercial General Liability” policy form CG 00 01 or the exact equivalent. Defense costs must be paid in addition to limits. There shall be no cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another. Limits are subject to review but in no event less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for all covered losses and no less than $2,000,000 general aggregate. Business Auto Coverage on ISO Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 including symbol 1 (Any Auto) or the exact equivalent. Limits are subject to review, but in no event to be less than $1,000,000 per accident. If Contractor owns no vehicles, this requirement may be satisfied by a non-owned auto endorsement to the general liability policy described above. If Contractor or Contractor’s employees will use personal autos in any way on this project, Contractor shall provide evidence of personal auto liability for each such person. Workers’ Compensation on a state-approved policy form providing statutory benefits as required by law with employer’s liability limits no less than $1,000,000 per accident or disease. Excess or Umbrella Liability Insurance (Over Primary) if used to meet limit requirements, shall provide coverage at least as broad as specified for the underlying coverages. Coverage shall be provided on a “pay on behalf” basis, with defense costs payable in addition to policy limits. Policy shall contain a provision obligating insurer at the time insured’s liability is determined, not requiring actual payment by the insured first. There shall be no cross liability exclusion precluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another. Coverage shall be applicable to the City for injury to employees of Contractor, subcontractors or others involved in the Work. The scope of coverage provided is subject to approval by the City following receipt of proof of insurance as required herein. Limits are subject to review. 709 Bernard D Clarke DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester Page 12 of 18 Insurance procured pursuant to these requirements shall be written by insurers that are admitted carriers in the State of California and with an A.M. Bests rating of A- or better and a minimum financial size of VII. General conditions pertaining to provision of insurance coverage by Contractor. Contractor and the City agree to the following with respect to insurance provided by Contractor: 1. Contractor agrees to have its insurer endorse the third party general liability coverage required herein to include as additional insureds the City, its officials, employees, and agents, using standard ISO endorsement CG 2010 and CG 2037 with edition acceptable to the City. Contractor also agrees to require all contractors and subcontractors to do likewise. 2.No liability insurance coverage provided to comply with this Agreement shall prohibit Contractor, or Contractor’s employees, or agents, from waiving the right to subrogation prior to a loss. Contractor agrees to waive subrogation rights against the City regardless of the applicability of any insurance proceeds, and to require all contractors and subcontractors to do likewise. 3.All insurance coverage and limits provided by Contractor and available or applicable to this Agreement are intended to apply to the full extent of the policies. Nothing contained in this Agreement or any other agreement relating to the City or its operation limits the application of such insurance coverage. 4.None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to the City and approved in writing. 5.No liability policy shall contain any provision or definition that would serve to eliminate so-called “third party action over” claims, including any exclusion for bodily injury to an employee of the insured or of any contractor or subcontractor. 6.All coverage types and limits required are subject to approval, modification, and additional requirements by the City, as the need arises. Contractor shall not make any reductions in scope of coverage (e.g. elimination of contractual liability or reduction of discovery period) that may affect the City’s protection without the City’s prior written consent. 7.Proof of compliance with these insurance requirements, consisting of certificates of insurance evidencing all of the coverages required and an additional insured endorsement to Contractor’s general liability policy, shall be delivered to city at or prior to the execution of this Agreement. In the event such proof of any insurance is not delivered as required, or in the event such insurance is canceled or reduced at any time and no replacement coverage is provided, the City has the right, but not the duty, to obtain any insurance it deems necessary to protect its interests under this or any other Agreement and to pay the premium. Any 710 Bernard D Clarke DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester Page 13 of 18 premium so paid by the City shall be charged to and promptly paid by Contractor or deducted from sums due Contractor, at the City’s option. 8. Certificate(s) are to reflect that the insurer will provide 30 days notice to the City of any cancellation or reduction of coverage. Contractor agrees to require its insurer to modify such certificates to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of the insurer to mail written notice of cancellation or reduction of coverage imposes no obligation, or that any party will “endeavor” (as opposed to being required) to comply with the requirements of the certificate. 9. It is acknowledged by the parties of this Agreement that all insurance coverage required to be provided by Contractor or any subcontractor, is intended to apply first and on a primary, non-contributing basis in relation to any other insurance or self-insurance available to the City. 10. Contractor agrees to ensure that subcontractors, and any other party involved with the Work who is brought onto or involved in the Work by Contractor, provide the same minimum insurance required of Contractor. Contractor agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. Contractor agrees that upon request, all agreements with subcontractors and others engaged in the Work will be submitted to the City for review. 11. Contractor agrees not to self-insure or to use any self-insured retentions or deductibles on any portion of the insurance required herein and further agrees that it will not allow any contractor, subcontractor, Architect, Engineer, or other entity or person in any way involved in the performance of Work contemplated by this Agreement to self-insure its obligations to the City. If Contractor’s existing coverage includes a deductible or self-insured retention, the deductible or self- insured retention must be declared to the City. At that time, the City shall review options with the Contractor, which may include reduction or elimination of the deductible or self-insured retention, substitution of other coverage, or other solutions. 12. The City reserves the right at any time during the term of the Agreement to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Contractor 90 days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the Contractor, the City will negotiate additional compensation proportional to the increased benefit to the City. 13. For purposes of applying insurance coverage only, this Agreement will be deemed to have been executed immediately upon any party hereto taking any steps that can be deemed to be in furtherance of or towards performance of this Agreement. 14. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Contractor of non-compliance with an insurance 711 Bernard D Clarke DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester Page 14 of 18 requirement in no way imposes any additional obligations to the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder in this or any other regard. 15. Contractor will renew the required coverage annually as long as the City, or its employees or agents face an exposure from operations of any type pursuant to this Agreement. This obligation applies whether or not the Agreement is canceled or terminated for any reason. Termination of this obligation is not effective until the City executes a written statement to that effect. 16. Contractor shall provide proof that policies of insurance required herein expiring during the term of this Agreement have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage. Proof that such coverage has been ordered shall be submitted prior to expiration. A coverage binder or letter from Contractor’s insurance agent to this effect is acceptable. A certificate of insurance and/or additional insured endorsement as required in these specification applicable to the renewing or new coverage must be provided to the City within five days of the expiration of coverage. 17. The provisions of any Workers’ Compensation or similar act will not limit the obligations of Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor expressly agrees not to use any statutory immunity defenses under such laws with respect to the City, its employees, officials, and agents. 18. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this section are not intended as limitations on coverage, limits, or other requirements nor as a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any given policy. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue, and is not intended by any party or insured to be limiting or all- inclusive. 19. These insurance requirements are intended to be separate and distinct from any other provision in this Agreement and are intended by the parties here to be interpreted as such. 20. The requirements in this section supersede all other sections and provisions of this Agreement to the extent that any other section or provision conflicts or impairs the provisions of this section. 21. Contractor agrees to be responsible for ensuring that no contract used by any party involved in any way with the Work reserves the right to charge the City or Contractor for the cost of additional insurance coverage required by this Agreement. Any such provisions are to be deleted with reference to the City. It is not the intent of the City to reimburse any third party for the cost of complying with these requirements. There shall be no recourse against the City for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto. 22. Contractor agrees to provide immediate notice to City of any claim or loss against Contractor arising out of the work performed under this Agreement. The City 712 Bernard D Clarke DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester Page 15 of 18 assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve the City. 23. Contractor agrees to obtain and provide to City a copy of Professional Liability coverage for Architects or Engineers on this project, when required by City. City shall determine the liability limit. 713 Bernard D Clarke DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester Page 16 of 18 EXHIBIT B PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 9204 9204. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the best interests of the state and its citizens to ensure that all construction business performed on a public works project in the state that is complete and not in dispute is paid in full and in a timely manner. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, including, but not limited to, Article 7.1 (commencing with Section 10240) of Chapter 1 of Part 2, Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 19100) of Part 2, and Article 1.5 (commencing with Section 20104) of Chapter 1 of Part 3, this section shall apply to any claim by a contractor in connection with a public works project. (c) For purposes of this section: (1) “Claim” means a separate demand by a contractor sent by registered mail or certified mail with return receipt requested, for one or more of the following: (A) A time extension, including, without limitation, for relief from damages or penalties for delay assessed by a public entity under a contract for a public works project. (B) Payment by the public entity of money or damages arising from work done by, or on behalf of, the contractor pursuant to the contract for a public works project and payment for which is not otherwise expressly provided or to which the claimant is not otherwise entitled. (C) Payment of an amount that is disputed by the public entity. (2) “Contractor” means any type of contractor within the meaning of Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code who has entered into a direct contract with a public entity for a public works project. (3) (A) “Public entity” means, without limitation, except as provided in subparagraph (B), a state agency, department, office, division, bureau, board, or commission, the California State University, the University of California, a city, including a charter city, county, including a charter county, city and county, including a charter city and county, district, special district, public authority, political subdivision, public corporation, or nonprofit transit corporation wholly owned by a public agency and formed to carry out the purposes of the public agency. (B) “Public entity” shall not include the following: (i) The Department of Water Resources as to any project under the jurisdiction of that department. (ii) The Department of Transportation as to any project under the jurisdiction of that department. (iii) The Department of Parks and Recreation as to any project under the jurisdiction of that department. (iv) The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation with respect to any project under its jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 7000) of Title 7 of Part 3 of the Penal Code. (v) The Military Department as to any project under the jurisdiction of that department. (vi) The Department of General Services as to all other projects. (vii) The High-Speed Rail Authority. (4) “Public works project” means the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any public structure, building, road, or other public improvement of any kind. 714 Bernard D Clarke DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester Page 17 of 18 (5) “Subcontractor” means any type of contractor within the meaning of Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code who either is in direct contract with a contractor or is a lower tier subcontractor. (d) (1) (A) Upon receipt of a claim pursuant to this section, the public entity to which the claim applies shall conduct a reasonable review of the claim and, within a period not to exceed 45 days, shall provide the claimant a written statement identifying what portion of the claim is disputed and what portion is undisputed. Upon receipt of a claim, a public entity and a contractor may, by mutual agreement, extend the time period provided in this subdivision. (B) The claimant shall furnish reasonable documentation to support the claim. (C) If the public entity needs approval from its governing body to provide the claimant a written statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion of the claim, and the governing body does not meet within the 45 days or within the mutually agreed to extension of time following receipt of a claim sent by registered mail or certified mail, return receipt requested, the public entity shall have up to three days following the next duly publicly noticed meeting of the governing body after the 45-day period, or extension, expires to provide the claimant a written statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion. (D) Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim shall be processed and made within 60 days after the public entity issues its written statement. If the public entity fails to issue a written statement, paragraph (3) shall apply. (2) (A) If the claimant disputes the public entity’s written response, or if the public entity fails to respond to a claim issued pursuant to this section within the time prescribed, the claimant may demand in writing an informal conference to meet and confer for settlement of the issues in dispute. Upon receipt of a demand in writing sent by registered mail or certified mail, return receipt requested, the public entity shall schedule a meet and confer conference within 30 days for settlement of the dispute. (B) Within 10 business days following the conclusion of the meet and confer conference, if the claim or any portion of the claim remains in dispute, the public entity shall provide the claimant a written statement identifying the portion of the claim that remains in dispute and the portion that is undisputed. Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim shall be processed and made within 60 days after the public entity issues its written statement. Any disputed portion of the claim, as identified by the contractor in writing, shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation, with the public entity and the claimant sharing the associated costs equally. The public entity and claimant shall mutually agree to a mediator within 10 business days after the disputed portion of the claim has been identified in writing. If the parties cannot agree upon a mediator, each party shall select a mediator and those mediators shall select a qualified neutral third party to mediate with regard to the disputed portion of the claim. Each party shall bear the fees and costs charged by its respective mediator in connection with the selection of the neutral mediator. If mediation is unsuccessful, the parts of the claim remaining in dispute shall be subject to applicable procedures outside this section. (C) For purposes of this section, mediation includes any nonbinding process, including, but not limited to, neutral evaluation or a dispute review board, in which an independent third party or board assists the parties in dispute resolution through negotiation or by issuance of an evaluation. Any mediation utilized shall conform to the timeframes in this section. 715 Bernard D Clarke DBA Backflow Prevention Device Tester Page 18 of 18 (D) Unless otherwise agreed to by the public entity and the contractor in writing, the mediation conducted pursuant to this section shall excuse any further obligation under Section 20104.4 to mediate after litigation has been commenced. (E) This section does not preclude a public entity from requiring arbitration of disputes under private arbitration or the Public Works Contract Arbitration Program, if mediation under this section does not resolve the parties’ dispute. (3) Failure by the public entity to respond to a claim from a contractor within the time periods described in this subdivision or to otherwise meet the time requirements of this section shall result in the claim being deemed rejected in its entirety. A claim that is denied by reason of the public entity’s failure to have responded to a claim, or its failure to otherwise meet the time requirements of this section, shall not constitute an adverse finding with regard to the merits of the claim or the responsibility or qualifications of the claimant. (4) Amounts not paid in a timely manner as required by this section shall bear interest at 7 percent per annum. (5) If a subcontractor or a lower tier subcontractor lacks legal standing to assert a claim against a public entity because privity of contract does not exist, the contractor may present to the public entity a claim on behalf of a subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor. A subcontractor may request in writing, either on their own behalf or on behalf of a lower tier subcontractor, that the contractor present a claim for work which was performed by the subcontractor or by a lower tier subcontractor on behalf of the subcontractor. The subcontractor requesting that the claim be presented to the public entity shall furnish reasonable documentation to support the claim. Within 45 days of receipt of this written request, the contractor shall notify the subcontractor in writing as to whether the contractor presented the claim to the public entity and, if the original contractor did not present the claim, provide the subcontractor with a statement of the reasons for not having done so. (e) The text of this section or a summary of it shall be set forth in the plans or specifications for any public works project that may give rise to a claim under this section. (f) A waiver of the rights granted by this section is void and contrary to public policy, provided, however, that (1) upon receipt of a claim, the parties may mutually agree to waive, in writing, mediation and proceed directly to the commencement of a civil action or binding arbitration, as applicable; and (2) a public entity may prescribe reasonable change order, claim, and dispute resolution procedures and requirements in addition to the provisions of this section, so long as the contractual provisions do not conflict with or otherwise impair the timeframes and procedures set forth in this section. (g) This section applies to contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2017. (h) Nothing in this section shall impose liability upon a public entity that makes loans or grants available through a competitive application process, for the failure of an awardee to meet its contractual obligations. (i) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute that is enacted before January 1, 2027, deletes or extends that date. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 489, Sec. 1. (AB 456) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, by its own provisions.) 716 JANICE S. PARVIN Mayor DR. ANTONIO CASTRO Councilmember CHRIS ENEGREN Councilmember DANIEL GROFF Councilmember DAVID POLLOCK Councilmember PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT. | 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021 Main City Phone Number (805) 517-6200 | Fax (805) 532-2550 | moorpark@moorparkca.gov CITY OF MOORPARK June 10, 2021 RE: Informal Request for Proposals - Backflow Prevention Device Testing Proposals due by: 10:00 a.m. local time on June 18, 2021 The City of Moorpark is inviting licensed contractors to submit informal proposals for backflow prevention device testing and repair services at City properties and landscape maintenance districts (LMD’s), as more specifically detailed in this Request for Proposals (RFP). Contractor to fully consider and investigate the scope of services to be performed. No allowances for cost adjustments will be made if a Contractor fails to adequately understand the services and requirements associated with the provision of services considered under this RFP. This RFP does not commit the City of Moorpark to award a contract, to defray any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal pursuant to this RFP, or to procure or contract for work. The City reserves the right to reject any or all Bids or any parts thereof or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any Bid or in the bidding. The Contract award, if made, will be to the lowest responsible, responsive Bidder and is anticipated to occur within thirty (30) Days after the Bid opening. The Contract award may be made after that period if the selected Bidder has not given the City written notice of the withdrawal of its Bid. INFORMAL BID PROPOSAL The successful proposer, as Contractor, will provide all labor and materials, appliances, tools, equipment, facilities, transportation and services necessary for and incidental to performing backflow prevention device testing, certification and repair services as more specifically detailed in Attachment 1: Scope of Services. Contractor responsibilities: **CONTRACTOR AND ALL SUBCONTRACTORS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (DIR) PURSUANT TO SB 854. PROOF OF REGISTRATION MUST BE PROVIDED OR THE CONTRACTORS BID WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. **THIS IS A PREVAILING WAGE PROJECT AND ALL PROPOSALS SHOULD BE BID AS SUCH. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFIED PAYROLL AND COMPLY WITH ALL APPRENTICESHIP REQUIREMENTS AS OUTLINED IN LABOR CODE SECTIONS 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq. and 1777 et seq. ANY VIOLATIONS OF LC 717 Informal RFP – Backflow Prevention Device Testing June 10, 2021 Page 2 SECTION 1776 WILL FORFEIT A $100/DAY/WORKER FINE FOR ALL WORKER’S PAID LESS THAN THE PREVAILING WAGE RATE.** 1. Each proposal must be submitted on the proposal forms provided in Attachment 2: Bid Proposal. It is the sole responsibility of the proposer to see that the proposal is delivered to the proper place and received at the proper time. Any proposal received after the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals will be returned unopened. 2.Lowest bid will be determined by the total bid listed on the Bid Proposal and shall be equal to the unit cost for testing and certification multiplied by 126 (the total number of backflow devices). 3.The Contractor to whom award is made shall execute a written contract with the City within fourteen (14) calendar days after notice of the award has been sent by email to the email address provided in the proposal. The contract shall be made in the form adopted by the City and incorporated in these specifications. The proposer warrants that he/she possesses, or has arranged through subcontracts, all capital and other equipment, labor and materials to carry out and complete the work hereunder in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, City, and Special District laws, ordinances, and regulations. 4.Contractor must possess the proper State of California Contractor's License required to undertake the work contemplated by this RFP. 5.Contractor shall obtain a City Business Registration prior to commencing work. 6.Contractor’s working hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., M-F. No work will be allowed on Saturdays, Sundays or City holidays. 7.Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of its fault or negligence in the performance of this contract. Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of workers on the project and shall comply with all applicable federal, state, local and other safety laws, standards, orders, rules, regulations, and building codes to prevent accidents or injury to persons on, about, or adjacent to the premises where work is being performed and to provide a safe and healthful place of employment. 8.Contractor shall repair at his own expense, any damage, whether inside or outside of the project limits, to utility systems, surface pavements, fixtures, structures, or vegetation that is not specifically indicated to be modified or removed as part of the scope of work. All damaged items shall be repaired to their original condition, as acceptable to the City. 9.Contractor shall leave all work sites and surrounding areas clean and free of any debris or other unsuitable materials. 718 Informal RFP – Backflow Prevention Device Testing June 10, 2021 Page 3 10.It is Contractor’s responsibility to comply with all applicable storm water and urban runoff permits, regulations, codes or laws. 11.If a prospective bidder is in doubt or has any questions as to the true meaning or intent of any part of the Bid package, or discovers discrepancies, errors, or conflicts, or omissions, he/she may submit, to the City, a written request for an interpretation or a correction thereof. Interpretations or corrections shall be made only by addendum duly issued by the City. A copy of such addendum will be posted on the City website and emailed to each person registered with the City as an interested bidder on the Project and such addendum shall be considered a part of, and incorporated in, the Contract Documents. Questions must be received in writing no later than (5) days prior to the bid deadline. Questions received after this deadline will be deemed not received. Direct all questions to Leland Baxter, Parks and Facilities Supervisor, at: lbaxter@moorparkca.gov 12.By submitting this proposal, Contractor agrees to sign the City’s standard Agreement and to provide the insurance required by the contract. A copy of the Standard Agreement and Insurance Requirements is attached to this proposal. Contractors are encouraged to review the insurance requirements with their insurance companies to ensure that all terms can be met. 13.Proposal Submittal: Proposals must be prepared on the forms included in the RFP documents, including any addenda and submitted electronically prior to the Proposal Deadline via email to: Leland Baxter, Parks & Facilities Supervisor lbaxter@moorparkca.gov When submitting, include the following in the subject line: Proposal for Backflow Prevention Device Testing Attachment: 1 – Scope of Services 719 ATTACHMENT 1 SCOPE OF SERVICES Contractor performing annual testing must possess a valid Certificate of Competence issued by the Ventura County Environmental Health Division and certify backflow prevention devices per the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 7605. Each backflow prevention device shall be tested, certified, and a Ventura County Environmental Health Division Backflow Assembly Test Report (Rpt # 4000 or 5511) supplied by the City completed and submitted to the Ventura County Environmental Health Division with a copy to the City. Contractor shall be compensated at fixed rate per backflow prevention device serviced to test, certify, and submit all test results to Ventura County Environmental Health. In the event that a test cock needs to be replaced in order to test a backflow prevention device, contractor shall be compensated at a fixed rate per test cock. Extra labor shall not be charged to replace the test cock. After initial test failure and subsequent repair(s), Contractor to re-test failed backflow prevention devices at no cost to the City of Moorpark (no re-test fee). Contractor shall submit a “passed” backflow prevention device testing report and certification results by the due date on a Backflow Assembly Test Report or notify the City with a project date of completion. Contractor shall be available to make repairs to backflow prevention devices on an as-needed callout basis and be able to respond to repair requests within 48-hours. Contractor shall provide the designated City representative with repair cost(s) proposal and must receive written approval prior to making repairs. Contractor mark-up on materials not to exceed fifteen (15%) percent. Contractor shall submit an invoice to the City showing cost per backflow prevention device site including any additional cost for repairs at that site. 720 EXHIBIT D - PROPOSAL 721 722 723 724 725 726 727 728 729 730 731