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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07 - Street and Alley Pavement Repair Project — Award of Contract No. 7680-1Q SEW Pp�T CITY OF z NEWPORT BEACH c�<,FORN'P City Council Staff Report September 24, 2019 Agenda Item No. 7 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: David A. Webb, Public Works Director - 949-644-3311, dawebb@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Ben Davis, Associate Civil Engineer, bdavis@newportbeachca.gov PHONE: 949-644-3317 TITLE: Street and Alley Pavement Repair Project — Award of Contract No. 7680-1 (20R03, 20R07 and 20R11) ABSTRACT: Staff has received construction bids for the Street and Alley Pavement Repair project and requests City Council approval to award the construction contract to R.J. Noble Company. This project will reconstruct deteriorated streets and alleys at the following locations: Corona del Mar, Mariners neighborhood, San Joaquin Hills Road, and Mesa Drive. RECOMMENDATION: a) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(c), Class 1, (maintenance of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use),of the CEQA Guidelines, because this project has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; b) Approve the project plans and specifications; c) Award Contract No. 7680-1 to R.J. Noble Company, for the total bid price of $756,077.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract; and d) Establish $76,000.00 (approximately 10 percent) contingency to cover the cost of unforeseen work not included in the original contract. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Sufficient funding is available in the current Capital Improvement Program budget for the award of this contract. The following funds will be expensed - 7 -1 Street and Alley Pavement Repair Project — Award of Contract No. 7680-1 (20R03, 20R07 and 20R11) September 24, 2019 Page 2 Account Description General Fund Neighborhood Enhancement Fund Neighborhood Enhancement Fund Proposed funds uses are as follows: Vendor R.J. Noble Company R.J. Noble Company Geocon West, Inc. Various Account Number 01201927-980000-20 R03 53601-980000-20R11 53601-980000-20R07 Total: Purpose Construction Contract Construction Contingency Materials Testing Printing & Incidentals Total: Amount $ 378,060.00 $ 450,000.00 $ 39,000.00 $ 867,060.00 $ 867,060.00 Staff recommends establishing a $76,000.00 (approximately 10 percent of total bid) for contingency purposes and unforeseen conditions associated with construction. DISCUSSION: At 10 a.m. on September 5, 2019, the City Clerk opened and read the bids for this project: Amount $ 756,077.00 $ 76,000.00 $ 30,468.00 $ 4,515.00 $ 867,060.00 Staff recommends establishing a $76,000.00 (approximately 10 percent of total bid) for contingency purposes and unforeseen conditions associated with construction. DISCUSSION: At 10 a.m. on September 5, 2019, the City Clerk opened and read the bids for this project: The City received six bids for this project. The low bidder, R.J. Noble Company, possesses a California State Contractor's License Classification "A", as required by the project specifications. A review of references for R.J. Noble Company shows satisfactory completion of similar contracts for the City and other municipalities. The low bid was 11 percent below the Engineer's Estimate of $850,000.00. This favorable bid is attributed to a very competitive price for pavement striping, utility adjustments and traffic control bid items. R.J. Noble Company is also currently completing the MacArthur Boulevard and University Drive Pavement Rehabilitation project. The concurrent work on both projects may have also been a reason for this favorable bid. The proposed project concrete alley gutters, concrete alleys. includes constructing concrete improvements, reconstructing constructing new storm drain inlet and reconstructing asphalt 7-2 BIDDER TOTAL BID AMOUNT Low R.J. Noble Company $ 756,077.00 2nd EBS General Engineering, Inc. $ 783,437.25 3rd Hardy and Harper, Inc. $ 786,000.00 4th All American Asphalt, Inc. $ 843,843.00 5th Excel Paving, Inc. $ 887,580.00 6th Gentry General Engineering, Inc. $ 978,809.00 The City received six bids for this project. The low bidder, R.J. Noble Company, possesses a California State Contractor's License Classification "A", as required by the project specifications. A review of references for R.J. Noble Company shows satisfactory completion of similar contracts for the City and other municipalities. The low bid was 11 percent below the Engineer's Estimate of $850,000.00. This favorable bid is attributed to a very competitive price for pavement striping, utility adjustments and traffic control bid items. R.J. Noble Company is also currently completing the MacArthur Boulevard and University Drive Pavement Rehabilitation project. The concurrent work on both projects may have also been a reason for this favorable bid. The proposed project concrete alley gutters, concrete alleys. includes constructing concrete improvements, reconstructing constructing new storm drain inlet and reconstructing asphalt 7-2 Street and Alley Pavement Repair Project — Award of Contract No. 7680-1 (20R03, 20R07 and 20R11) September 24, 2019 Page 3 Pursuant to the Contract Specifications, the Contractor will have 45 consecutive working days to complete the work. Work is scheduled to start in early October. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Staff recommends the City Council find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(c), Class 1, (maintenance of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use) of the CEQA Guidelines, because this project has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; NOTICING: The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Council considers the item). ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Location Map Attachment B — Street and Pavement Repair Project Contract No. 7680-1 7-3 JOHN WAYNE P C/F/C, c PROJECT LOCATION SCF/q/V PROJECT LOCATION / Attachment S� CITY OF IRVINE P� UNIVERSITY PROJECT LOCATION DR - C PNS C /3 � FREeW, HIL VICINITY MAP NOT TO SCALE STREET AND ALLEY PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT LOCATION MAP l 1 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT C-7680-1 9/24/19 7-4 AIRPORT CITY OF COSTA PSP MESA UPPER o Q NEWPORT <C CD n, P��P `� 2 Ty BAY IJ S CDOil 17T 15TH ST NE POR CE E co BALRO - PROJECT LOCATIONS P C/F/C, c PROJECT LOCATION SCF/q/V PROJECT LOCATION / Attachment S� CITY OF IRVINE P� UNIVERSITY PROJECT LOCATION DR - C PNS C /3 � FREeW, HIL VICINITY MAP NOT TO SCALE STREET AND ALLEY PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT LOCATION MAP l 1 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT C-7680-1 9/24/19 7-4 ATTACHMENT B STREET AND ALLEY PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT CONTRACT NO. 7680-1 THIS CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC WORKS ("Contract') is entered into this 24th day of September, 2019 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California municipal corporation and charter city ("City"), and R.J. NOBLE COMPANY, a California corporation ("Contractor"), whose address is 15505 E. Lincoln Avenue, Orange, California 92865, and is made with reference to the following: RECITALS A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of City. B. City has advertised for bids for the following described public work: The work necessary for the completion of this contract consists of the following: 1. Distribute construction notices to affected businesses and residents; 2. Provide traffic control plans for all work locations and stamped plans for San Joaquin Hills Road; 3. Establish traffic control for construction; 4. Implementing a best management practices ("BMP") plan; 5. Set up permit parking zone for alleys and handing out parking permits to affected residents in alleys, 6. Clearing and grubbing, and grading; 7. Construct new storm drain catch basin; 8. Remove and construct alley gutter, alley approach, curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveways and sidewalk; 9. Remove existing and install new street light pull box and conduit and wiring; 10. Constructing sub grade, base and new asphalt concrete street; 11. Coldmill existing asphalt concrete pavement and reconstructing asphalt concrete alleys, parking areas and roads; 12. Crack sealing; 13. Lower and adjust manholes, and remove and install new water valve boxes and survey monuments; 7-5 14. Installing temporary painted traffic striping, thermoplastic traffic striping, traffic signs, pavement markings and raised pavement markers; 15. Reconfiguring irrigation, installing new top soil, planting turf and maintaining turf; 16. Coordinating with outside utility owners to have their facilities repaired and raised to grade; 17. Installing new four (4) -foot high fence in new turf area; 18. Other incidental items as required by Plans and Specifications; and 19. Provide as -built drawings (the "Project" or "Work"). C. Contractor has been determined by City to be the lowest responsible bidder and Contractor's bid, and the compensation set forth in this Contract, is based upon Contractor's careful examination of all Contract documents, plans and specifications. NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties as follows: 1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The complete Contract for the Project includes all of the following documents.. Notice Inviting Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Proposal, Bidder's Bond, Non -Collusion Affidavit, Notice to Successful Bidder, Labor and Materials Payment Bond (Exhibit A), Faithful Performance Bond (Exhibit B), Permits, Standard Special Provisions and Standard Drawings, Plans and Special Provisions for Contract No. 7680-1, Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (current adopted edition and all supplements), and this Contract, and all modifications and amendments thereto (collectively the "Contract Documents"), all of which are incorporated herein by reference. The Contract Documents comprise the sole agreement between the parties as to the subject matter therein. Any representations or agreements not specifically contained in the Contract Documents are null and void. Any amendments must be made in writing, and signed by both parties in the manner specified in the Contract Documents. 2. SCOPE OF WORK Contractor shall perform everything required to be performed, and shall provide and furnish all the labor, materials, necessary tools, expendable equipment and all utility and transportation services required for the Project. All of the Work to be performed and materials to be furnished shall be in strict accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents. Contractor is required to perform all activities, at no extra cost to City, which are reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents as being necessary to produce the intended results. R.J. Noble Company Page 2 7-6 3. COMPENSATION 3.1 As full compensation for the performance and completion of the Project as required by the Contract Documents, City shall pay to Contractor and Contractor accepts as full payment the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Six Thousand Seventy Seven Dollars ($756,077.00). 3.2 This compensation includes: 3.2.1 Any loss or damage arising from the nature of the Work; 3.2.2 Any loss or damage arising from any unforeseen difficulties or obstructions in the performance of the Work; and 3.2.3 Any expense incurred as a result of any suspension or discontinuance of the Work, but excludes any loss resulting from earthquakes of a magnitude in excess of 3.5 on the Richter Scale and tidal waves, including tsunamis, and which loss or expense occurs prior to acceptance of the Work by City. 4. PROJECT MANAGER Contractor shall designate a Project Manager, who shall coordinate all phases of the Project. This Project Manager shall be available to City at all reasonable times during the term of the Contract. Contractor has designated Kori Porter to be its Project Manager. Contractor shall not remove or reassign the Project Manager without the prior written consent of City. City's approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 5. ADMINISTRATION This Contract shall be administered by the Public Works Department. City's Public Works Director, or designee, shall be the Project Administrator and shall have the authority to act for City under this Contract. The Project Administrator or designee shall represent City in all matters pertaining to the Work to be rendered pursuant to this Contract. 6. NOTICE OF CLAIMS 6.1 Unless a shorter time is specified elsewhere in this Contract, before making its final request for payment under the Contract Documents, Contractor shall submit to City, in writing, all claims for compensation under or arising out of this Contract. Contractor's acceptance of the final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims for compensation under or arising out of this Contract except those previously made in writing and identified by Contractor in writing as unsettled at the time of its final request for payment. The Contractor and City expressly agree that in addition to all claims filing requirements set forth in the Contract and Contract Documents, Contractor shall be required to file any claim Contractor may have against City in strict conformance with the Government Claims Act (Government Code 900 of seq.). R.J. Noble Company Page 3 7-7 6.2 To the extent that Contractor's claim is a "Claim" as defined in Public Contract Code section 9204 or any successor statute thereto, the Parties agree to follow the dispute resolution process set forth therein. Any part of such "Claim" remaining in dispute after completion of the dispute resolution process provided for in Public Contract Code section 9204 or any successor statute thereto shall be subject to the Government Claims Act requirements requiring Contractor to file a claim in strict conformance with the Government Claims Act. To the extent that Contractor's claim is not a "Claim" as defined in Public Contract Code section 9204 or any successor statute thereto, Contractor shall be required to file such claim with the City in strict conformance with the Government Claims Act (Government Code sections 900 et seq.). 7. WRITTEN NOTICE 7.1 All notices, demands, requests or approvals, including any change in mailing address, to be given under the terms of this Contract shall be given in writing, and conclusively shall be deemed served when delivered personally, or on the third business day after the deposit thereof in the United States mail, postage prepaid, first-class mail, addressed as hereinafter provided. 7.2 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Contractor to City shall be addressed to City at: Attention: Public Works Director City of Newport Beach Public Works Department 100 Civic Center Drive P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 7.3 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Contractor shall be addressed to Contractor at: Attention: Leslie De longh R.J. Noble Company 15505 E. Lincoln Avenue Orange, CA 92865 8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR City has retained Contractor as an independent contractor and neither Contractor nor its employees are to be considered employees of City. The manner and means of conducting the Work are under the control of Contractor, except to the extent they are limited by statute, rule or regulation and the express terms of this Contract. No civil service status or other right of employment shall accrue to Contractor or its employees. Contractor shall have the responsibility for and control over the means of performing the Work, provided that Contractor is in compliance with the terms of this Contract. Anything in this Contract that may appear to give City the right to direct Contractor as to the details R.J. Noble Company Page 4 M of the performance or to exercise a measure of control over Contractor shall mean only that Contractor shall follow the desires of City with respect to the results of the Work. 9.1 Contractor shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract both of the following: (1) a Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount to be paid Contractor as set forth in this Contract in the form attached as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference; and (2) a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount to be paid Contractor as set forth in this Contract and in the form attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. 9.2 The Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond shall be issued by an insurance organization or surety (1) currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California, (2) listed as an acceptable surety in the latest revision of the Federal Register Circular 570, and (3) assigned a Policyholders' Rating A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide: Property - Casualty. 9.3 Contractor shall deliver, concurrently with execution of this Contract, the Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond, and a certified copy of the "Certificate of Authority" of the Insurer or Surety issued by the Insurance Commissioner, which authorizes the Insurer or Surety to transact surety insurance in the State of California. 19. COOPERATION Contractor agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated Project Administrator and any other agencies that may have jurisdiction or interest in the Work to be performed_ City agrees to cooperate with the Contractor on the Project. 11. PROGRESS Contractor is responsible for keeping the Project Administrator informed on a regular basis regarding the status and progress of the Project, activities performed and planned, and any meetings that have been scheduled or are desired. 12. INSURANCE Without limiting Contractor's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of Work, Contractor shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract or for other periods as specified in the Contract Documents, policies of insurance of the type, amounts, terms and conditions described in the Insurance Requirements attached hereto as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by reference. R.J. Noble Company Page 5 7-9 13. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS Except as specifically authorized under this Contract, the services to be provided under this Contract shall not be assigned, transferred contracted or subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City. Any of the following shall be construed as an assignment: The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Contractor, or of the interest of any general partner or joint venturer or syndicate member or cotenant if Contractor is a partnership or joint -venture or syndicate or co -tenancy, which shall result in changing the control of Contractor. Control means fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting power or twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the assets of the corporation, partnership or joint -venture. 14. PREVAILING WAGES In accordance with the California Labor Code (Sections 1770 et seq.), the Director of Industrial Relations has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification, or type of workman or mechanic needed to execute the contract. A copy of said determination is available by calling the prevailing wage hotline number (415) 703-4774, and requesting one from the Department of Industrial Relations. All parties to the contract shall be governed by all provisions of the California Labor Code — including, but not limited to, the requirement to pay prevailing wage rates (Sections 1770-7981 inclusive). A copy of the prevailing wage rates shall be posted by the Contractor at the job site. 15. SUBCONTRACTING The subcontractors authorized by City, if any, to perform the Work on this Project are identified in the Contractor's Proposal and are attached as part of the Contract Documents. Contractor shall be fully responsible to City for all acts and omissions of any subcontractors. Nothing in this Contract shall create any contractual relationship between City and subcontractor, nor shall it create any obligation on the part of City to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to any such subcontractor other than as otherwise required by law. City is an intended beneficiary of any Work performed by the subcontractor for purposes of establishing a duty of care between the subcontractor and City. Except as specifically authorized herein, the Work to be performed under this Contract shall not be otherwise assigned, transferred, contracted or subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City 16. RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES OR INJURY 16.1 City and its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers shall not be responsible in any manner for any loss or damage to any of the materials or other things used or employed in performing the Project or for injury to or death of any person as a result of Contractor's performance of the Work required hereunder, or for damage to property from any cause arising from the performance of the Project by Contractor, or its subcontractors, or its workers, or anyone employed by either of them. R.J. Noble Company Page 6 7-10 16.2 Contractor shall be responsible for any liability imposed by law and for injuries to or death of any person or damage to property resulting from defects, obstructions or from any cause arising from Contractor's Work on the Project, or the Work of any subcontractor or supplier selected by Contractor. 16.3 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims (including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death or damage to property), demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever (individually, a Claim, collectively, "Claims"), which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly or indirectly) to any breach of the terms and conditions of this Contract, any Work performed or Services provided under this Contract including, without limitation, defects in workmanship or materials or Contractor's presence or activities conducted on the Project (including the negligent, reckless, and/or willful acts, errors and/or omissions of Contractor, its principals, officers, agents, employees, vendors, suppliers, subconsultants, subcontractors, anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them or for whose acts they may be liable for any or all of them)_ 16.4 Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require Contractor to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Nothing in this indemnity shall be construed as authorizing any award of attorneys' fees in any action on or to enforce the terms of this Contract. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Contractor. 16.5 Contractor shall perform all Work in a manner to minimize public inconvenience and possible hazard, to restore other work areas to their original condition and former usefulness as soon as possible, and to protect public and private property. Contractor shall be liable for any private or public property damaged during the performance of the Project Work. 16.6 To the extent authorized by law, as much of the money due Contractor under and by virtue of the Contract as shall be considered necessary by City may be retained by it until disposition has been made of such suits or claims for damages as aforesaid. 16.7 Nothing in this Section or any other portion of the Contract Documents shall be construed as authorizing any award of attorneys' fees in any action to enforce the terms of this Contract, except to the extent provided for above. 16.8 The rights and obligations set forth in this Section shall survive the termination of this Contract. R.J. Noble Company Page 7 7-11 17. CHANGE ORDERS 17.1 This Contract may be amended or modified only by mutual written agreement of the parties. 17.2 The Contractor shall only commence work covered by a change order after the change order is executed and notification to proceed has been provided by the City. 17.3 There shall be no change in the Contractor's members of the project team, as listed in the approved proposal, which is a part of this contract without prior written approval by the City. 18. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 18.1 Contractor or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act") and/or Government Code §§ 1090 et seq., which (1) require such persons to disclose any financial interest that may foreseeably be materially affected by the Work performed under this Contract, and (2) prohibit such persons from making, or participating in making, decisions that will foreseeably financially affect such interest. 18.2 If subject to the Act and/or Government Code §§ 1090 et seq., Contractor shall conform to all requirements therein. Failure to do so constitutes a material breach and is grounds for immediate termination of this Contract by City. Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless City for any and all claims for damages resulting from Contractor's violation of this Section. 19. TERMINATION 19.1 In the event that either party fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions of this Contract at the time and in the manner required, that party shall be deemed in default in the performance of this Contract. If such default is not cured within a period of two (2) calendar days, or if more than two (2) calendar days are reasonably required to cure the default and the defaulting party fails to give adequate assurance of due performance within two (2) calendar days after receipt of written notice of default, specifying the nature of such default and the steps necessary to cure such default, the non -defaulting party may terminate the Contract forthwith by giving to the defaulting party written notice thereof. 19.2 Notwithstanding the above provisions, City shall have the right, at its sole discretion and without cause, of terminating this Contract at any time by giving seven (7) calendar days' prior written notice to Contractor. In the event of termination under this Section, City shall pay Contractor for Services satisfactorily performed and costs incurred up to the effective date of termination for which Contractor has not been previously paid_ On the effective date of termination, Contractor shall deliver to City all materials purchased in performance of this Contract. R.J. Noble Company Page 8 7-12 20. STANDARD PROVISIONS 20.1 Recitals. City and Contractor acknowledge that the above Recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference into this Contract. 20.2 Compliance with all Laws. Contractor shall at its own cost and expense comply with all statutes, ordinances, regulations and requirements of all governmental entities, including federal, state, county or municipal, whether now in force or hereinafter enacted. In addition, all Work prepared by Contractor shall conform to applicable City, county, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and permit requirements and be subject to approval of the Project Administrator. 20.3 Integrated Contract. This Contract represents the full and complete understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all preliminary negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein. No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions herein. 20.4 Conflicts or Inconsistencies. In the event there are any conflicts or inconsistencies between this Contract and any other attachments attached hereto, the terms of this Contract shall govern. 20.5 Interpretation. The terms of this Contract shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of the Contract or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply. 20.6 Amendments. This Contract may be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both Contractor and City and approved as to form by the City Attorney. 20.7 Severability. If any term or portion of this Contract is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Contract shall continue in full force and effect. 20.8 Controlling Law and Venue. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Contract and all matters relating to it and any action brought relating to this Contract shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Orange, State of California. 20.9 Equal Opportunity Employment. Contractor represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age or any other impermissible basis under law. 20.10 No Attorney's Fees. In the event of any dispute or legal action arising under this contract, the prevailing party shall not be entitled to attorneys' fees. R.J. Noble Company Page 9 7-13 20.11 Counterparts. This Contract may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one (1) and the same instrument. Execution of this Contract and all other Contract Documents by Contractor is a representation that Contractor has visited the Project site, has become familiar with the local conditions under which the Work is to be performed, and has correlated all relevant observations with the requirements of the Contract Documents. 0' YIAIVMN A waiver by City or any term, covenant, or condition in the Contract Documents shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition. 23. RECITALS City and Contractor acknowledge that the above Recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference into this Contract. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE] R.J. Noble Company Page 10 7-14 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Contract to be executed on the day and year first written above. APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTO E 'S OFFICE Date: a OI By: Fa,r;Aaron C. Harp City Attorney ATTEST: Date: go Leilani I. Brown City Clerk CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California municipal corporation Date: By: Diane B Mayor Dixon CONTRACTOR: R.J. Noble Company, a California corporation Date: By: Craig Porter Senior Vice President Date: By: Steve Mendoza Secretary [END OF SIGNATURES] Attachments: Exhibit A -- Labor and Materials Payment Bond Exhibit B -- Faithful Performance Bond Exhibit C — Insurance Requirements R.J. Noble Company Page 11 7-15 EXHIBIT A CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH BOND NO. LABOR AND MATERIALS PAYMENT BOND WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach, State of California, has awarded to R.J. Noble Company hereinafter designated as the "Principal," a contract for the following work: 1. Distribute construction notices to affected businesses and residents; 2. Provide traffic control plans for all work locations and stamped plans for San Joaquin Hills Road; 3. Establish traffic control for construction; 4. Implementing a best management practices ("BMP") pian; 5. Set up permit parking zone for alleys and handing out parking permits to affected residents in alleys; 6. Clearing and grubbing, and grading; 7. Construct new storm drain catch basin; 8. Remove and construct alley gutter, alley approach, curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveways and sidewalk; 9. Remove existing and install new street light pull box and conduit and wiring; 10. Constructing sub grade, base and new asphalt concrete street; 11. Coldmill existing asphalt concrete pavement and reconstructing asphalt concrete alleys, parking areas and roads; 12. Crack sealing; 13. Lower and adjust manholes, and remove and install new water valve boxes and survey monuments; 14. Installing temporary painted traffic striping, thermoplastic traffic striping, traffic signs, pavement markings and raised pavement markers; 15. Reconfiguring irrigation, installing new top soil, planting turf and maintaining turf; 16. Coordinating with outside utility owners to have their facilities repaired and raised to grade; R.J. Noble Company Page A-1 7-16 17. Installing new four (4) -foot high fence in new turf area; 18. Other incidental items as required by Plans and Specifications; and 19. Provide as -built drawings (the "Project" or "Work") in the City of Newport Beach, in strict conformity with the Contract on file with the office of the City Cleric of the City of Newport Beach, which is incorporated herein by this reference. WHEREAS, Principal has executed or is about to execute the Contract and the terms thereof require the furnishing of a bond, providing that if Principal or any of Principal's subcontractors, shall fail to pay for any materials, provisions, or other supplies used in, upon, for, or about the performance of the Work agreed to be done, or for any work or labor done thereon of any kind, the Surety on this bond will pay the same to the extent hereinafter set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, We the undersigned Principal, and, duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, as Surety, (referred to herein as "Surety") are held and firmly bound unto the City of Newport Beach, in the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Six Thousand Seventy Seven Dollars and 001100 ($756,077.00) lawful money of the United States of America, said sum being equal to 100% of the estimated amount payable by the City of Newport Beach under the terms of the Contract; for which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors, or assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these present. THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the Principal or the Principal's subcontractors, fail to pay for any materials, provisions, or other supplies, implements or machinery used in, upon, for, or about the performance of the Work contracted to be done, or for any other work or labor thereon of any kind, or for amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to such work or labor, or for any amounts required to be deducted, withheld and paid over to the Employment Development Department from the wages of employees of the Principal and subcontractors pursuant to Section 13020 of the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to such work and labor, then the Surety will pay for the same, in an amount not exceeding the sum specified in this Bond, and also, in case suit is brought to enforce the obligations of this Bond, a reasonable attorneys' fee, to be fixed by the Court as required by the provisions of Section 9554 of the Civil Code of the State of California. The Bond shall inure to the benefit of any and all persons, companies, and corporations entitled to file claims under Section 9100 of the California Civil Code so as to give a right of action to them or their assigns in any suit brought upon this Bond, as required by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9500 et seq. of the Civil Code of the State of California. And Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alterations or additions to the terms of the Contract or to the Work to be performed thereunder shall in any wise affect its obligations on this Bond, and it does R.J. Noble Company Page A-2 7-17 hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alterations or additions to the terms of the Contract or to the Work or to the specifications. In the event that any principal above named executed this Bond as an individual, it is agreed that the death of any such principal shall not exonerate the Surety from its obligations under this Bond. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument has been duly executed by the above named Principal and Surety, on the day of , 20 Name of Contractor (Principal) Name of Surety Address of Surety Telephone APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Date: Aaron C. Harp City Attorney Authorized Signature/Title Authorized Agent Signature Print Name and Title NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF CONTRACTOR AND SURETY MUST BE ATTACHED R.J. Noble Company Page A-3 7-18 ACKNOWLEDGMENT A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of California County of Iss. On 20 before me, Notary Public, personally appeared who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signatures(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature (seal) ACKNOWLEDGMENT A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of California County of } ss. On 20 before me, Notary Public, personally appeared proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signatures(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature R.J. Noble Company (seal) Page A-4 7-19 EXHIBIT B CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH BOND NO. y.:1��.111I>l��:7717:7i'J_li:Cy�%]►1�1 The premium charges on this Bond is $ rate of $ , being at the thousand of the Contract price. WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach, State of California, has awarded to R.J. Noble Company hereinafter designated as the "Principal," a contract for 1. Distribute construction notices to affected businesses and residents; 2. Provide traffic control pians for all work locations and stamped plans for San Joaquin Hills Road; 3. Establish traffic control for construction; 4. Implementing a best management practices ("BMP") plan; 5. Set up permit parking zone for alleys and handing out parking permits to affected residents in alleys; 6. Clearing and grubbing, and grading; 7. Construct new storm drain catch basin; 8. Remove and construct alley gutter, alley approach, curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveways and sidewalk; 9. Remove existing and install new street light pull box and conduit and wiring, 10. Constructing sub grade, base and new asphalt concrete street; 11. Coldmill existing asphalt concrete pavement and reconstructing asphalt concrete alleys, parking areas and roads; 12. Crack sealing; 13. Lower and adjust manholes, and remove and install new water valve boxes and survey monuments; 14. Installing temporary painted traffic striping, thermoplastic traffic striping, traffic signs, pavement markings and raised pavement markers; 15. Reconfiguring irrigation, installing new top soil, planting turf and maintaining turf; R.J. Noble Company Page B-1 7-20 16. Coordinating with outside utility owners to have their facilities repaired and raised to grade; 17. Installing new four (4) -foot high fence in new turf area; 18. Other incidental items as required by Plans and Specifications; and 19. Provide as -built drawings (the "Project" or "Work") in the City of Newport Beach, in strict conformity with the Contract on file with the office of the City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, which is incorporated herein by this reference. WHEREAS, Principal has executed or is about to execute the Contract and the terms thereof require the furnishing of a Bond for the faithful performance of the Contract. NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Principal, and , duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California as Surety (hereinafter "Surety"), are held and firmly bound unto the City of Newport Beach, in the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Six Thousand Seventy Seven Dollars and 001100 ($756,077.00) lawful money of the United States of America, said sum being equal to 100% of the estimated amount of the Contract, to be paid to the City of Newport Beach, its successors, and assigns; for which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors, or assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these present. THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the Principal, or the Principal's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, fail to abide by, and well and truly keep and perform any or all the Work, covenants, conditions, and agreements in the Contract Documents and any alteration thereof made as therein provided on its part, to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all respects according to its true intent and meaning, or fails to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the City of Newport Beach, its officers, employees and agents, as therein stipulated, then, Surety will faithfully perform the same, in an amount not exceeding the sum specified in this Bond; otherwise this obligation shall become null and void. As a part of the obligation secured hereby, and in addition to the face amount specified in this Performance Bond, there shall be included costs and reasonable expenses and fees, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by City, only in the event City is required to bring an action in law or equity against Surety to enforce the obligations of this Bond. Surety, for value received, stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alterations or additions to the terms of the Contract or to the Work to be performed thereunder shall in any way affect its obligations on this Bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alterations or additions of the Contract or to the Work or to the specifications. R.J. Noble Company Page B-2 7-21 This Faithful Performance Bond shall be extended and maintained by the Principal in full force and effect for one (1) year following the date of formal acceptance of the Project by City. In the event that the Principal executed this bond as an individual, it is agreed that the death of any such Principal shall not exonerate the Surety from its obligations under this Bond. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument has been duly executed by the Principal and Surety above named, on the day of 20 Name of Contractor (Principal) Name of Surety Address of Surety Telephone APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Date - Aaron C. Harp City Attorney Authorized Signature/Title Authorized Agent Signature Print Name and Title NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF CONTRACTOR AND SURETY MUST BE ATTACHED R.J. Noble Company Page B-3 7-22 ACKNOWLEDGMENT A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of California County of }ss. On 20 before me, Notary Public, personally appeared who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signatures(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature (seal) ACKNOWLEDGMENT A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of California County of }ss. On 20 before me, Notary Public, personally appeared proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signatures(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument, I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature (seal) R.J_ Noble Company Page B-4 7-23 EXHIBIT C INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS — PUBLIC WORKS AND CONSTRUCTION 1. Provision of Insurance. Without limiting Contractor's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of Work, Contractor shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, policies of insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory to City. Contractor agrees to provide insurance in accordance with requirements set forth here. If Contractor uses existing coverage to comply and that coverage does not meet these requirements, Contractor agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the existing coverage. 2. Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders' Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by the City's Risk Manager. 3. Coverage Requirements. A. Workers' Compensation Insurance. Contractor shall maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance providing statutory benefits and Employer's Liability Insurance with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) each employee for bodily injury by accident and each employee for bodily injury by disease in accordance with the laws of the State of California, Section 3700 of the Labor Code. In addition, Contractor shall require each subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance in accordance with California law for all of the subcontractor's employees. The insurer issuing the Workers' Compensation insurance shall amend its policy by endorsement to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers.. Contractor shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers. B. General Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability insurance, and if necessary umbrella liability insurance, with coverage at least as broad as provided by Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence, two million dollars ($2,000,000) general aggregate and two million dollars ($2,000,000) completed operations aggregate. The policy shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, products -completed operations, personal and advertising injury, and liability assumed under an R.J. Noble Company Page C-1 7-24 insured contract (including the tort liability of another assumed in a business contract). C. Automobile Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of Contractor arising out of or in connection with Work to be performed under this Contract, including coverage for any owned, hired, non -owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for each accident. 4. Other Insurance Requirements. The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to A. Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this Contract shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against City, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers or shall specifically allow Contractor or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these requirements to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Contractor hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subcontractors. B. Additional Insured Status. All liability policies including general liability, products and completed operations, excess liability, pollution liability, and automobile liability, if required, shall provide or be endorsed to provide that City, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers shall be included as additional insureds under such policies. C. Primary and Non Contributory. Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance and/or the primary source of recovery with respect to City, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City shall be excess of Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it. D. Notice of Cancellation. All policies shall provide City with thirty (30) calendar days' notice of cancellation or nonrenewal of coverage (except for nonpayment for which ten (10) calendar days' notice is required) for each required coverage except Builders Risk Insurance, which shall contain an endorsement with said required notices. 5. Additional Agreements Between the Parties. The parties hereby agree to the following: A. Evidence of Insurance. Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers' compensation and other endorsements as specified herein for each coverage. All of the executed documents referenced in this Contract must be returned to City within ten R.J. Noble Company Page C-2 7-25 (10) regular City business days after the date on the "Notification of Award". Insurance certificates and endorsements must be approved by City's Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this Contract. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time. B. City's Right to Revise Requirements. The City reserves the right at any time during the term of the Contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving Contractor ninety (90) calendar days' advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to Contractor, City and Contractor may renegotiate Contractor's compensation. C. Right to Review Subcontracts. Contractor agrees that upon request, all agreements with subcontractors or others with whom Contractor enters into contracts with on behalf of City will be submitted to City for review. Failure of City to request copies of such agreements will not impose any liability on City, or its employees. Contractor shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors. For CGL coverage, subcontractors shall provide coverage with a format at least as broad as CG 20 38 04 13. D. Enforcement of Contract Provisions. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of City to inform Contractor of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on City nor does it waive any rights hereunder. E. Requirements not Limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this Exhibit A are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. 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 all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the Contractor maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for higher limits maintained by the Contractor. Any available proceeds in excess of specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City. F. Self -Insured Retentions. Contractor agrees not to self -insure or to use any self-insured retentions on any portion of the insurance required herein and further agrees that it will not allow any indemnifying party to self -insure its obligations to City. If Contractor's existing coverage includes a self-insured retention, the self-insured retention must be declared to City. City may R.J. Noble Company Page C-3 7-26 review options with Contractor, which may include reduction or elimination of the self-insured retention, substitution of other coverage, or other solutions. Contractor agrees to be responsible for payment of any deductibles on their policies. G. City Remedies for Non Compliance. If Contractor or any subcontractor fails to provide and maintain insurance as required herein, then City shall have the right but not the obligation, to purchase such insurance, to terminate this Contract, or to suspend Contractor's right to proceed until proper evidence of insurance is provided. Any amounts paid by City shall, at City's sole option, be deducted from amounts payable to Contractor or reimbursed by Contractor upon demand. H. Timely Notice of Claims. Contractor shall give City prompt and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Contractor's performance under this Contract, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required liability policies. City 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 City. I. Coverage not Limited. All insurance coverage and limits provided by Contractor and available or applicable to this Contract are intended to apply to the full extent of the policies. Nothing contained in this Contract or any other agreement relating to City or its operations limits the application of such insurance coverage. J. Coverage Renewal. Contractor will renew the coverage required here annually as long as Contractor continues to provide any Work under this or any other Contract or agreement with City. Contractor shall provide proof that policies of insurance required herein expiring during the term of this Contract 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 specifications applicable to the renewing or new coverage must be provided to City with five (5) calendar days of the expiration of the coverages. K. Maintenance of General Liability Coverage. Contractor agrees to maintain commercial general liability coverage for a period of ten (10) years after completion of the Project or to obtain coverage for completed operations liability for an equivalent period. R.J. Noble Company Page C-4 7-27