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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-7702-1 - M/RSA for Oasis Senior Center Water Heater Replacementl^v QJ rMAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HOUALLA ENTERPRISES LTD. DBA METRO BUILDERS & ENGINEERS �1 GROUP, LTD. FOR OASIS SENIOR CENTER WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT THIS MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement') is made and entered into as of this 20th day of May, 2019 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California municipal corporation and charter city ("City"), and Houalla Enterprises Ltd., a California corporation, DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. ("Contractor"), whose address is 2610 Avon Street, Unit A, Newport Beach, California 92663, 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 desires to engage Contractor to perform maintenance and/or repair services for City ("Project'). C. Contractor possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and knowledge to provide the maintenance and/or repair services described in this Agreement. D. Contractor has examined the location of all proposed work, carefully reviewed and evaluated the specifications set forth by City for the Project, is familiar with all conditions relevant to the performance of services, and has committed to perform all work required for the compensation specified in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties as follows: 1. TERM The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date, and shall terminate on December 31, 2019, unless terminated earlier as set forth herein. 2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED 2.1 Contractor shall diligently perform all the services described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference ("Services" or "Work"). As a material inducement to City entering into this Agreement, Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor is a provider of first class work and Contractor is experienced in performing the Work contemplated herein and, in light of such status and experience, Contractor covenants that it shall follow community professional standards with the ordinary degree of skill and care that would be used by other reasonably competent practitioners of the same discipline under similar circumstances, in performing the Work required hereunder, and that all materials will be of good quality. 2.2 Contractor shall perform all Work required to be performed, and shall provide and furnish all the labor, materials, necessary tools, expendable equipment and all utility and transportation services necessary for the Project. 3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE 3.1 Time is of the essence in the performance of Services under this Agreement and Contractor shall perform the Services in accordance with the schedule included in Exhibit A. In the absence of a specific schedule, the Services shall be performed to completion in a diligent and timely manner. The failure by Contractor to strictly adhere to the schedule set forth in Exhibit A, if any, or perform the Services in a diligent and timely manner may result in termination of this Agreement by City. 3.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor shall not be responsible for delays due to causes beyond Contractor's reasonable control. However, in the case of any such delay in the Services to be provided for the Project, each party hereby agrees to provide notice within two (2) calendar days of the occurrence causing the delay to the other party so that all delays can be addressed. 3.3 Contractor shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance in writing to the Project Administrator as defined herein, not later than two (2) calendar days after the start of the condition that purportedly causes a delay. The Project Administrator shall review all such requests and may grant reasonable time extensions for unforeseeable delays that are beyond Contractor's control. 3.4 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Contractor shall respond in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances, by fax, hand - delivery or mail. 4. COMPENSATION TO CONTRACTOR 4.1 City shall pay Contractor for the Services on a time and expense not -to - exceed basis in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the Schedule of Billing Rates attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference. Except as otherwise provided herein, no rate changes shall be made during the term of this Agreement without the prior written approval of City. Contractor's compensation for all Services performed in accordance with this Agreement, including all reimbursable items, shall not exceed Twenty Three Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($23,000.00), without prior written amendment to the Agreement. 4.2 Contractor shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the Work performed the preceding month. Contractor's bills shall include the name and/or classification of employee who performed the Work, a brief description of the Services performed and/or the specific task in the Scope of Services to which it relates, the date the Services were performed, the number of hours spent on all Work billed on an hourly Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page 2 basis, and a description of any reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Contractor no later than thirty (30) calendar days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff. 4.3 City shall reimburse Contractor only for those costs or expenses specifically identified in Exhibit B to this Agreement, or specifically approved in writing in advance by City. 4.4 Contractor shall not receive any compensation for Extra Work performed without the prior written authorization of City. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any Work that is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which is not included within the Scope of Services and which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Compensation for any authorized Extra Work shall be paid in accordance with Exhibit B. 5. PROJECT MANAGER 5.1 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 Agreement term. Contractor has designated Cameron Kosbab to be its Project Manager. Contractor shall not remove or reassign the Project Manager or any personnel listed in Exhibit A or assign any new or replacement personnel to the Project without the prior written consent of City. City's approval shall not be unreasonably withheld with respect to the removal or assignment of non -key personnel. 5.2 Contractor, at the sole discretion of City, shall remove from the Project any of its personnel assigned to the performance of Services upon written request of City. Contractor warrants that it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to complete the Project on a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement. 6. ADMINISTRATION This Agreement will 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 Agreement. The Project Administrator shall represent City in all matters pertaining to the Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement. 7. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES To assist Contractor in the execution of its responsibilities under this Agreement, City agrees to provide access to and upon request of Contractor, one copy of all existing relevant information on file at City. City will provide all such materials in a timely manner so as not to cause delays in Contractor's Work schedule. 8. TYPE AND INSTALLATION OF MATERIALS/STANDARD OF CARE 8.1 Contractor shall use only the standard materials described in Exhibit A in performing Services under this Agreement. Any deviation from the materials described Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page 3 in Exhibit A shall not be installed or utilized unless approved in advance and in writing by the Project Administrator. 8.2 All of the Services shall be performed by Contractor or under Contractor's supervision. Contractor represents that it possesses the personnel required to perform the Services required by this Agreement, and that it will perform all Services in a manner commensurate with community professional standards and with the ordinary degree of skill and care that would be used by other reasonably competent practitioners of the same discipline under similar circumstances. All Services shall be performed by qualified and experienced personnel who are not employed by City. By delivery of completed Work, Contractor certifies that the Work conforms to the requirements of this Agreement, all applicable federal, state and local laws and legally recognized professional standards. 8.3 Contractor represents and warrants to City that it has, shall obtain and shall keep in full force and effect during the term hereof, at its sole cost and expense, all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature that is legally required of Contractor to practice its profession. Contractor shall maintain a City of Newport Beach business license during the term of this Agreement. 8.4 Contractor shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall Contractor be responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of strikes, lockouts, accidents, acts of God, or the failure of City to furnish timely information or to approve or disapprove Contractor's Work promptly, or delay or faulty performance by City, contractors, or governmental agencies. 9. RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES OR INJURY 9.1 City and all officers, employees and representatives thereof 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 Services 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. 9.2 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. 9.3 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers, and employees (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 Houalla Enterprises Ltd DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page 4 (directly or indirectly) to any breach of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, any Work performed or Services provided under this Agreement including, without limitation, defects in workmanship or materials or Contractor's presence or activities conducted on the Project (including the negligent and/or willful acts, errors and/or omissions of Contractor, its principals, officers, agents, employees, vendors, suppliers, consultants, subcontractors, anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them or for whose acts they may be liable or any or all of them). 9.4 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 Agreement. 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. 9.5 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 Work by Contractor or its agents. 9.6 To the extent authorized by law, as much of the money due Contractor under and by virtue of the Agreement 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. 9.7 The rights and obligations set forth in this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR It is understood that City retains Contractor on an independent contractor basis and Contractor is not an agent or employee 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 expressed terms of this Agreement. No civil service status or other right of employment shall accrue to Contractor or its employees. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute approval for Contractor or any of Contractor's employees or agents, to be the agents or employees of City. 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 Agreement. Anything in this Agreement that may appear to give City the right to direct Contractor as to the details of the performance of the Work 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 Services. Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page 5 11. 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 Contractor on the Project. 12. CITY POLICY Contractor shall discuss and review all matters relating to policy and Project direction with City's Project Administrator in advance of all critical decision points in order to ensure the Project proceeds in a manner consistent with City goals and policies. 13. 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. 14. 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 Agreement or for other periods as specified in this Agreement, 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. 15. BONDING 15.1 Contractor shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement: (1) 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 Agreement and in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D which is incorporated herein by this reference; and (2) 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 Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E which is incorporated herein by this reference. 15.2 The Labor and Materials Payment Bond and Faithful Performance 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. 15.3 Contractor shall deliver, concurrently with execution of this Agreement, the Labor and Materials Payment Bond and Faithful Performance Bond, a certified copy of the "Certificate of Authority" of the Insurer or Surety issued by the Insurance Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page 6 Commissioner, which authorizes the Insurer or Surety to transact surety insurance in the State of California. 16. PREVAILING WAGES 16.1 Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Labor Code of the State of California, not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages including legal holidays and overtime Work for each craft or type of workman needed to execute the Work contemplated under the Agreement shall be paid to all workmen employed on the Work to be done according to the Agreement by the Contractor and any subcontractor. 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 Agreement. 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. The Contractor is required to obtain the wage determinations from the Department of Industrial Relations and post at the job site the prevailing rate or per diem wages. It shall be the obligation of the Contractor or any subcontractor under him/her to comply with all State of California labor laws, rules and regulations and the parties agree that the City shall not be liable for any violation thereof. 16.2 Unless otherwise exempt by law, Contractor warrants that no contractor or subcontractor was listed on the bid proposal for the Services that it is not currently registered and qualified to perform public work. Contractor further warrants that it is currently registered and qualified to perform "public work" pursuant to California Labor Code section 1725.5 or any successor statute thereto and that no contractor or subcontractor will engage in the performance of the Services unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work. 17. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS Except as specifically authorized under this Agreement, the Services to be provided under this Agreement 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 cotenancy, 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. 18. SUBCONTRACTING The subcontractors authorized by City, if any, to perform Work on this Project are identified in Exhibit A. Contractor shall be fully responsible to City for all acts and omissions of any subcontractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between City and any subcontractor nor shall it create any obligation on the Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page 7 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 Services to be provided under this Agreement shall not be otherwise assigned, transferred, contracted or subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City. 19. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS Each and every report, draft, map, record, plan, document and other writing produced (hereinafter "Documents"), prepared or caused to be prepared by Contractor, its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors, in the course of implementing this Agreement, shall become the exclusive property of City, and City shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion without further compensation to Contractor or any other party. Contractor shall, at Contractor's expense, provide such Documents to City upon prior written request. 20. CONFIDENTIALITY All Documents, including drafts, preliminary drawings or plans, notes and communications that result from the Services in this Agreement, shall be kept confidential unless City expressly authorizes in writing the release of information. 21. RECORDS Contractor shall keep records and invoices in connection with the Services to be performed under this Agreement. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any Services, expenditures and disbursements charged to City, for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Contractor under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Contractor shall allow a representative of City to examine, audit and make transcripts or copies of such records and invoices during regular business hours. Contractor shall allow inspection of all Work, data, Documents, proceedings and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Contractor under this Agreement. 22. WITHHOLDINGS City may withhold payment to Contractor of any disputed sums until satisfaction of the dispute with respect to such payment. Such withholding shall not be deemed to constitute a failure to pay according to the terms of this Agreement. Contractor shall not discontinue Work as a result of such withholding. Contractor shall have an immediate right to appeal to the City Manager or his/her designee with respect to such disputed sums. Contractor shall be entitled to receive interest on any withheld sums at the rate of return that City earned on its investments during the time period, from the date of withholding of any amounts found to have been improperly withheld. Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page 8 23. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONTRACTORS City reserves the right to employ other contractors in connection with the Project. 24. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 24.1 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 seo., which (1) require such persons to disclose any financial interest that may foreseeably be materially affected by the Work performed under this Agreement, and (2) prohibit such persons from making, or participating in making, decisions that will foreseeably financially affect such interest. 24.2 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 Agreement by City. Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless City for any and all claims for damages resulting from Contractor's violation of this Section. 25. NOTICES 25.1 All notices, demands, requests or approvals, including any change in mailing address, to be given under the terms of this Agreement 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. 25.2 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Contractor to City shall be addressed to City at: Attn: Public Works Department Public Works Department City of Newport Beach 100 Civic Center Drive PO Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 25.3 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Contractor shall be addressed to Contractor at: Attn: Fouad Houalla Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. 2610 Avon Street, Unit A Newport Beach, CA 92663 Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page 9 26. CLAIMS 26.1 Unless a shorter time is specified elsewhere in this Agreement, before making its final request for payment under this Agreement, Contractor shall submit to City, in writing, all claims for compensation under or arising out of this Agreement. Contractor's acceptance of the final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims for compensation under or arising out of this Agreement except those previously made in writing and identified by Contractor in writing as unsettled at the time of its final request for payment. Contractor and City expressly agree that in addition to any claims filing requirements set forth in the Agreement, Contractor shall be required to file any claim Contractor may have against City in strict conformance with the Government Claims Act (Government Code sections 900 et seq.). 26.2 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/Consultant 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.). 27. TERMINATION 27.1 In the event that either party fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions of this Agreement at the time and in the manner required, that party shall be deemed in default in the performance of this Agreement. 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, and thereafter diligently take steps to cure the default, the non -defaulting party may terminate the Agreement forthwith by giving to the defaulting party written notice thereof. 27.2 Notwithstanding the above provisions, City shall have the right, at its sole and absolute discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement at any time by giving no less than 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 reports, Documents and other information developed or accumulated in the performance of this Agreement, whether in draft or final form. Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page 10 28. LABOR 28.1 Contractor shall conform with all applicable provisions of state and federal law including, but not limited to, applicable provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") (29 USCA § 201, et seq.). 28.2 Whenever Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential labor dispute is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this Agreement, Contractor shall immediately give written notice to City, and provide all relevant information. 28.3 Contractor represents that all persons working under this Agreement are verified to be U.S. citizens or persons legally authorized to work in the United States. 28.4 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers, and employees from loss or damage, including but not limited to attorneys' fees, and other costs of defense by reason of actual or alleged violations of any applicable federal, state and local labor laws or law, rules, and/or regulations. This obligation shall survive the expiration and/or termination of the Agreement. 29. STANDARD PROVISIONS 29.1 Recitals. City and Contractor acknowledge that the above Recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference. 29.2 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 and City. 29.3 Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach, of any term, covenant or condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether of the same or a different character. 29.4 Integrated Contract. This Agreement 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. 29.5 Conflicts or Inconsistencies. In the event there are any conflicts or inconsistencies between this Agreement and the Scope of Services or any other attachments attached hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall govern. Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page 11 29.6 Interpretation. The terms of this Agreement 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 Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply. 29.7 Amendments. This Agreement 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. 29.8 Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. 29.9 Controlling Law and Venue. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement and all matters relating to it and any action brought relating to this Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Orange, State of California. 29.10 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. 29.11 No Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any dispute or legal action arising under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall not be entitled to attorneys' fees. 29.12 Counterparts. This Agreement 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. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE] Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page 12 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the dates written below. APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Date: S . 2 l - I q By: ice) ron C. Harp Ry Attorney ATTEST: Date: 4 s LeilaniT ." City Clerk CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, Public Works Director CONTRACTOR: Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd., a California corporation Date: By: Signed in Counterpart Fouad Houalla Chief Executive Officer and Secretary [END OF SIGNATURES] Attachments: Exhibit A — Scope of Services Exhibit B — Schedule of Billing Rates Exhibit C — Insurance Requirements Exhibit D — Labor and Materials Payment Bond Exhibit E — Faithful Performance Bond Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page 13 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the dates written below. APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Date: S. ZI. 101 By: ��[(t"' n C. Harp CoAttorney ATTEST: Date: la Leilani I. Brown City Clerk CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California municipal corporation Date: By: David A. Webb Public Works Director CONTRACTOR: Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd., a California corporation Fouad Chief I [END OF SIGNATURES] Officer and Secretary Attachments: Exhibit A — Scope of Services Exhibit B — Schedule of Billing Rates Exhibit C — Insurance Requirements Exhibit D — Labor and Materials Payment Bond Exhibit E — Faithful Performance Bond Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page 13 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES OASIS SENIOR CENTER WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT Installation to Include: • One (1) new expansion tank above the kitchen area • New Iso Valves • New Gas valves and lines • Four (4) Tankless water heaters • Furnish and install Electric Water heaters/previous site visit callout • Remove and install new main ball valves • New control panel for new tankless water heaters • Install Owner furnished - New recirculation pumps (During the field visit the city indicated that they will furnish the pumps for different location above the gym room on the west side of the building) • Reinsulate copper pipes • Run new condensation drain lines for each unit • Run new venting systems for tankless water heaters • Provide 10 years manufacturer warranty • Labor Estimate - 2 persons, 20 hours • Installation of stainless steel pre -filters to add longevity of the filters (requested option) Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page A-1 EXHIBIT B FEE SCHEDULE OASIS SENIOR CENTER WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT Cost: Price for all items: $17,480.00 Pre -filters: $1,650.00 Bonding (@ 1.5%): $286.95 Bonds/Contingency: $3,583.05 Total Not -to -Exceed: $23,000.00 Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page B-1 EXHIBIT C INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS — MAINTENANCE/REPAIRMANITORIAL SERVICES 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 Agreement, 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, statutory limits, and Employer's Liability Insurance with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) each accident 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. Contractor shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers and employees. 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. The policy shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, products -completed operations, personal and advertising injury, and liability assumed under an 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 Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non -owned or rented Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page C-1 vehicles, in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit each accident. 4. Other Insurance Requirements. The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions: A. Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this Agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers and employees 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 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 City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers and employees shall be included as insureds under such policies. C. Primary and Non Contributory. All liability coverage shall apply on a primary basis and shall not require contribution from any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City. D. Notice of Cancellation. All policies shall provide City with thirty (30) calendar days notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which ten (10) calendar days notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each required coverage. 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. Insurance certificates and endorsement 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 Agreement. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time. B. City's Right to Revise Requirements. City reserves the right at any time during the term of the Agreement to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving Contractor sixty (60) calendar days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page C-2 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 Aqreement 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 Section 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 insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City. F. Self-insured Retentions. Any self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self- insurance will not be considered to comply with these requirements unless approved by City. 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 Agreement, 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 Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page C-3 performance under this Agreement, 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. Contractor's Insurance. Contractor shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the Work. Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page C-4 'Executed in Duplicate Bond No. 4426832 Premium is included in the Performance Bond CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH BOND NO. 4426832 LABOR AND MATERIALS PAYMENT BOND WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach, State of California, has awarded to Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. hereinafter designated as the "Principal," an agreement for maintenance and/or repair services, in the City of Newport Beach, in strict conformity with the Agreement 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 Agreement 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, sureTecInsurance Company 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 Twenty Three Thousand Dollars ($23,000.00), 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 Agreement; 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. Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page D-1 And Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alterations or additions to the terms of the Agreement or to the Work to be performed thereunder shall in any wise affect its obligations on this Bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alterations or additions to the terms of the Agreement 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 23rd day of May ,t , 20 lg . Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Name of Contractor (Principal) SureTec Insurance Company Name of Surety 2103 CityWest Boulevard, Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77042 Address of Surety (713) 812-0800 Telephone r_-v*i 40-:01V4• , • X7:7„11 CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Date: `• k • / JBy: rir) A on C. Harp 5-1 2`t i to( City Attorney vkr— nature/Title Fouad Houalla, President Signature Name and Title Fact NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF CONTRACTOR AND SURETY MUST BE ATTACHED Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page D-2 * Please see attached certificate 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. 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 (seal) Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page D-3 POA n: 510030 SureTec Insurance Company LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY Know All Men by These Presents, That SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY (the "Company"), a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas, and having its principal office in Houston, Harris County, Texas, does by these presents make, constitute and appoint Jeffrey W. Cavignac, James P. Schabarum II, Jase Hamilton, Erin A. Greene, Brittany Aceves its true and lawful Attorney-in-fact, with fall power and authority hereby conferred in its name, place and stead, to execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all bonds, recognizances, undertakings or other instruments or contracts of suretyship to include waivers to the conditions of contracts and consents of surety for, providing the bond penalty does not exceed Five Million and 00/100 Dollars ($5,000,000.00) and to bind the Company thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such bond were signed by the President, sealed with the corporate seal of the Company and duly attested by its Secretary, hereby ratifying and confirming all that the said Attorney -in -Fact may do in the premises. Said appointment shall continue in force until 12/31/2019 and is made under and by authority of the following resolutions of the Board of Directors of the SureTec Insurance Company: Be it Resolved, that the President, any Vice -President, any Assistant Vice -President, any Secretary or any Assistant Secretary shall be and is hereby vested with full power and authority to appoint any one or more suitable persons as Attomey(s)-in-Fact to represent and act for and on behalf of the Company subject to the following provisions: Attorney -in -Fact may be given full power and authority for and in the name of and of behalf of the Company, to execute, acknowledge and deliver, any and all bonds, recognizances, contracts, agreements or indemnity and other conditional or obligatory undertakings and any and all notices and documents canceling or terminating the Company's liability thereunder, and any such instruments so executed by any such Attomey-in-Fact shall be binding upon the Company as if signed by the President and sealed and effected by the Corporate Secretary. Be it Resolved, that the signature of any authorized officer and seal of the Company heretofore or hereafter affixed to any power of attorney or any certificate relating thereto by facsimile, and any power of attorney or certificate bearing facsimile signature or facsimile seal shall be valid and binding upon the Company with respect to any bond or undertaking to which it is attached. (Adopted at a meeting held on 2e of April, 1999.) In Witness Whereof, SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY has caused these presents to be signed by its President, and its corporate seal to be hereto affixed this 8th day of December, A.D. 2017 . SURETEC V06ZANJE PO ANY By: State of Texas ss: County of Harris John Knox g., On this 8th day of Dewmber, A.D. 2017 before me personally came John Knox Jr., to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say, that he resides in Houston, Texas, that he is President of SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY, the company described in and which executed the above instrument, that he knows the seal of said Company; that the seal affixed to said instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so affixed by order of the Board of Directors of said Company; and that he signed his name thereto by like order. '=O AY P, �' XENIA CHAVEZ --Notary Public, State of Texes y -)o.: Comm. Expires 09.10.2020 Notary ID 129117859 X to avez, Notary Public y commission expires September 10, 2020 I, M. Brent Beaty, Assistant Secretary of SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Power of Attorney, executed by said Company, which is still in full force and effect; and furthermore, the resolutions of the Board of Directors, set out in the Power of Attorney are in full force and effect. MAI A V Given under my hand and the seal of said Company at Houston, Texas this dgy of t /7fI Z J, A.D. . Brbnt Betty, Assistant Secretary Any Instrument Issued in excess of the penalty stated above is totally void and without any validity. - For verification of the authority of this power you may call (713) 812-0800 any business day between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm CST.. CALIFORNIA ALL- PURPOSE CERTIFICATE OF 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 San Diego On MAY 2 3 2019 before me, Shannen Sigman, Notary Public 'X%= meert name ana tl�l e o mer r personally appeared Jase Hamilton who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(-) whose name(-) Is re subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that (QShe/they executed the same in Is er/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by Is er/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(--), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(6-) 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. 4�SHA�NNEN MANWITNESS my hand and official seal co. ANotary Public - California San Diego County 11 M r Comm. Ex fres Mar. Is 2023 Notary Public Signature (Notary Public Seal) r_1U1] Ill l[•] I! Ili a-*ljl[a]►r_101ir1161al!J_Al DESCRIPTION OF THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT (Title or description of attached document) (Title or description of attached document continued) Number of Pages Document Date CAPACITY CLAIMED BY THE SIGNER ❑ Individual (s) ❑ Corporate Officer (Title) ❑ Partner(s) ❑ Attorney -in -Fact ❑ Trustee(s) ❑ Other 2015 Version e v. NolaryClasses corn 800-873-9855 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THIS FORM 3N Thisfornicomphesunh nurent California statutes) egarding notmy uoding and, fneeded, should be completed and attached to the document. Acknowledgments firom otheistates matbe completed for docmnents being sem to that state so long as the wording does not require the California nouni, to violate California notary law • State and County information must be the State and County where the document signers) personally appeared before the notary public for acknowledgment. • Date of notarization must be the date that the signer(s) personally appeared which must also be the same date the acknowledgment is completed. • The notary public must print his or her name as it appears within his or her commission followed by a comma and then your title (notary public). • Print the names) of document signer(-) who personally appear at the time of notarization. • Indicate the correct singular or plum] fors by crossing off incorrect forms (i.e. he/she/they- is /ate ) or circling the correct fors. Failure to correctly indicate this information may lead to rejection of document recording. • The notary seal impression must be clear and photographically reproducible. Impression must not cover text or lines. If seal impression smudges, re -seal iF a sufficient area permits, otherwise complete a different acknowledgment form. • Signature of the notary public must match the signature on file with the office of the county clerk. Additional information is not required but could help to ensure this acknowledgment is not misused or attached to a different document. Indicate title or type of attached document, number of pages and date. Indicate the capacity claimed by the signer. If the claimed capacity is a corporate officer, indicate the title (i.e. CEO, CFO, Secretary). • Securely attach this document to the signed document with a staple. CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT CIVIL CODE § -1189 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 0 -'' On ( before me, JyLi.lJ�, J,QAr ly"A. p ate Here Insert W and Tile of the Officer personally appeared Y Name(s) of Signers) who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the,�persor s) whose na4E) l§hre 9r b�cribed to the within instrume and acknovAdged to me that she/ Ely executed the same in 1atsHier/their authorized capacit� s), and thatb Nd/her/their signatuosg on the instrument the person/ or the entity upon behalf of which the personoacted, executed the instrument. S11"" JEAN IRVINE Notary Public - California Orange County t Commission R 2195265 My Comm. Expires May 1, 2021 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. ( Jgn tul# of Notary Public Place Notary Seal Above OPTIONAL — Though this section is optional, completing this information can deter alteration of the document or fraudulent reattachment of this form to an unintended document. Description of Attached DOCllillent Title or Type of Document: Document Date: Signer(s) Other Than Named Above: Capacity(ies) Claimed by Signer(s) Signer's Name: ❑ Corporate Officer — Title(s): ❑ Partner — ❑ Limited ❑ General ❑ Individual ❑ Attorney in Fact ❑ Trustee ❑ Guardian or Conservator ❑ Other: Signer Is Representing: Number of Pages: Signer's Name: ❑ Corporate Officer — Title(s): ❑ Partner — ❑ Limited ❑ General ❑ Individual ❑ Attorney In Fact ❑ Trustee ❑ Guardian or Conservator ❑ Other: Signer Is Representing: 02016 National Notary Association - www.NationalNotary.org • 1 -800 -US NOTARY (1-800-876-6827) Item #5907 6/4/2019 Company Profile Company Search Company Search Results "Company Information Old Company Names Agent for Service Reference Information NAIC Group Ust Lines of Business Workers' Compensation Complaint and Request for Action/Appeals Contact Information Financial Statements PDF's Annual Statements Quarterly Statements Company Complaint Company Performance & Comparison Data Company Enforcement Action Composite Complaints Studies Additional Info Find A Company Representative In Your Area View Financial Disclaimer COMPANY PROFILE Company Information Old Company Names Agent For Service Vivian Imperial 818 WEST SEVENTH STREET SUITE 930 LOS ANGELES CA 90017 Reference Information Company Profile SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY 2103 CITY WEST BLVD. HOUSTON, TX 77042 Effective Date NAIC #: 11 10916 California Company ID Date Authorized In California: 10/24/2005 License Status: UNLIMITED -NORMAL Company Type: Property & Casualty State of Domicile: I TEXAS back to top NAIC Group List NAIC Group #: 0785 MARKEL CORP GRP Lines Of Business The company is authorized to transact business within these lines of insurance. For an explanation of any of these terms, please refer to the glossary. SURETY back to top © 2008 California Department of Insurance hftps:Hinteractive.web.insurance.ca.gov/companyprofile/companyprofile?event=wmpanyProflle&doFunction=getCompanyProflle&eid=105670 1 /1 "Executed in Duplicate EXHIBIT E CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH BOND NO. 4426832 FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND Bond No. 4426832 Premium: $331.00 Premium is for Contract Term and is subject to adjustment based on the Final Contract Price. The premium charges on this Bond is $ 331.00 , being at the rate of $ 14.40 per thousand of the Agreement price. WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach, State of California, has awarded to Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. hereinafter designated as the "Principal," an agreement for Oasis Senior Center Water Heater Replacement, in the City of Newport Beach, in strict conformity with the Agreement 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 Agreement and the terms thereof require the furnishing of a Bond for the faithful performance of the Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Principal, and SureTec Insurance Company , 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 Twenty Three Thousand ($23,000.00) lawful money of the United States of America, said sum being equal to 100% of the estimated amount of the Agreement, 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 Agreement 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 Agreement or to the Work to be performed thereunder shall in any way affect its obligations on this Bond, and it does hereby waive Houalla Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page E-1 notice of any such change, extension of time, alterations or additions of the Agreement or to the Work or to the specifications. 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 23rd day of May , 20 19 Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. JX Name of Contractor (Principal) Authorize Signature Itle Fouad Houalla, President SureTec Insurance Name of Surety 2103 CityWest Boulevard, Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77042 Address of Surety (713)812-0800 Telephone APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Date: 6 `I•t9 By: A on C. Harp -5� 29 � la Ci Attorney +.-t.r-c"� Signature Jase Hamilton, Attorney -in -Fact Print Name and Title NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF CONTRACTOR AND SURETY MUST BE ATTACHED Houalla Enterprises Ltd, DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page E-2 " Please see attached certificate 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. 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 (seal) Houalia Enterprises Ltd. DBA Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. Page E-3 POA #: 510030 SureTec Insurance Company LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY Know All Men by These Presents, That SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY (the "Company"), a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas, and having its principal office in Houston, Harris County, Texas, does by these presents make, constitute and appoint Jeffrey W. Cavignac, James P. Schabarum II, Jase Hamilton, Erin A. Greene, Brittany Aceves its true and lawful Attorney-in-fact, with full power and authority hereby conferred in its name, place and stead, to execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all bonds, recognizances, undertakings or other instruments or contracts of suretyship to include waivers to the conditions of contracts and consents of surety for, providing the bond penalty does not exceed Five Million and 00/100 Dollars ($5,000,000.00) and to bind the Company thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such bond were signed by the President, sealed with the corporate seal of the Company and duly attested by its Secretary, hereby ratifying and confirming all that the said Attorney-in-Fact may do in the premises. Said appointment shall continue in force until 1213112019 and is made under and by authority of the following resolutions of the Board of Directors of the SureTec Insurance Company: Be it Resolved, that the President, any Vice -President, any Assistant Vice -President, any Secretary or any Assistant Secretary shall be and is hereby vested with full power and authority to appoint any one or more suitable persons as Attomey(s)-in-Fact to represent and act for and on behalf of the Company subject to the following provisions: Attorney-in-Fact may be given full power and authority for and in the name of and of behalf of the Company, to execute, acknowledge and deliver, any and all bonds, recognizances, contracts, agreements or indemnity and other conditional or obligatory undertakings and any and all notices and documents canceling or terminating the Company's liability thereunder, and any such instruments so executed by any such Attomey-in-Fact shall be binding upon the Company as if signed by the President and sealed and effected by the Corporate Secretary. Be it Resolved, that the signature of any authorized officer and seal of the Company heretofore or hereafter affixed to any power of attorney or any certificate relating thereto by facsimile, and any power of attorney or certificate bearing facsimile signature or facsimile seal shall be valid and binding upon the Company with respect to any bond or undertaking to which it is attached. (Adopted at a meeting held on 20" ojApril, 1999) In Witness Whereof, SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY has caused these presents to be signed by its President, and its corporate seal to be hereto affixed this an day of December, A.D. eon . SURETEC I1�T E ANY \rSURANQFC (\ wo X By; ~� n John Knox resi/ffr}�� nt State of Texas as: s w County of Harris On this 8th day of December, A.D. 2017 before me personally came John Knox Jr., to me known, who, being by me duly swom, did depose and say, that he resides in Houston, Texas, that he is President of SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY, the company described in and which executed the above instrument; that he knows the seal of said Company; that the seal affixed to said instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so affixed by order of the Board of Directors of said Company; and that he signed his name thereto by like order. `=o�'j1Y P4ri4 XENIA CHAVEZ = Notary Public, State of Texas ns Comm. Expires 09.10.2020 rr11,„ 1. Notary ID 128117669 X a avez, Notary Public y commission expires September 10, 2020 LM. Brent Beaty, Assistant Secretary of SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Power of Attomey, executed by said Company, which is still in full force and effect; and furthermore, there lu i(s f e++��gg of Directors, set out in the Power of Attorney are in full force and effect.` `L•.11 Given under my hand and the seal of said Company at Houston, Texas this d of A.D. . B nt Be y, Assisiant Se e!ary Any Instrument issued in excess of the penalty stated above Is totally void and without any validity. For verification of the authority of this power you may call (713) 812-0800 any business day between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm CS7'. CALIFORNIA ALL- PURPOSE CERTIFICATE OF 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 San Diego On MAY 2 3 2019 before me, Sharman Sigman, Notary Public ere insen neme-an rite of l'Tie o—(liter) I personally appeared Jase Hamilton , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(a) whose name(s) Is re subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that the/they executed the same in Is er/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by (Esher/their signature(s) on the instrument the persons-), 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. a-*NC:iie ]UPires rowSHAEN SIDMANWITNESS my hand and official seal. ry llo22ca?frnia Sango County omm. 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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT CIVIL CODE § 1189 .cEsf�Grs.M...=-K.cYu-i^ b .:-•r>� ---^6srs,Gc�'cC�.0 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 On _ 23 ���c before me, Date personally appeared and Title of the Officer Name(s) of Slgner(s) who proved to me on the basis of satisfacto ry eviBence to be theerso ) whose nam "re /esu scribed to the within instrumeyyYfft and ackno ed to me that a he executed the same i his er/their authorized capacity(i6s), and that by Ne/her/their signature(s�n the instrument the persop(3� or the entity upon behalf of which the perso�wacted, executed the 'rrrstrument. SHELLY JEAN IRVINE _ Notary Public-lifor California � s' Orange County Commission' 719" My Comm. 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Description of Attached Document Title or Type of Document: Document Date: Signer(s) Other Than Named Above: Capecity(ies) Claimed by Signers) Signer's Name: ❑ Corporate Officer — Title(s): ❑ Partner — ❑ Limited ❑ General ❑ Individual ❑ Attorney in Fact ❑ Trustee ❑ Guardian or Conservator ❑ Other: Signer Is Representing: Number of Pages: Signer's Name: ❑ Corporate Officer — Title(s): ❑ Partner — ❑ Limited ❑ General ❑ Individual ❑ Attorney in Fact ❑ Trustee ❑ Guardian or Conservator ❑ Other: Signer Is Representing: ©2016 National Notary Association - www.NationalNotary.org - 1 -800 -US NOTARY (1-800-676-6827) Item #5907 6/4/2079 Company Profile Company Search Company Search Results -Company Information Old Company Names Agent for Service Reference Information NAIC Group Ust Lines of Business Workers' Compensation Complaint and Request for Action/Appeals Contact Information Financial Statements PDF's Annual Statements Quarterly Statements Company Complaint Company Performance & Comparison Data Company Enforcement Action Composite Complaints Studies Additional Info Find A Company Representative In Your Area View Financial Disclaimer COMPANY PROFILE Company Information Old Company Names Agent For Service Vivian Imperial 818 WEST SEVENTH STREET SUITE 930 LOS ANGELES CA 90017 Reference Information Company Profile SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY 2103 CITY WEST BLVD. HOUSTON, TX 77042 Effective Date NAIC #: 10916 California Company ID #: 4914-8 Date Authorized in California: 10/24/2005 License Status: I UNLIMITED -NORMAL Company Type: Property &Casualty State of Domicile: TEXAS back to top NAIC Group List NAIC Group #: Lines Of Business 0785 MARKEL CORP GRP The company is authorized to transact business within these lines of insurance. For an explanation of any of these terms, please refer to the glossary. SURETY back to top © 2008 California Department of Insurance hftps:Hinteractive.web. insurance.ca.gov/companyprofiie/companypmfile?event=companyProfile&doFunction=getCompanyProfile&eid=105670 1 /1 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE CHECKLIST City of Newport Beach This checklist is comprised of requirements as outlined by the City of Newport Beach. * Date Received: 6/10/19 Dept./Contact Received From: Raymund Date Completed: 6/21/19 Sent to: Raymund By: Jan Company/Person required to have certificate: Metro Builders & Engineers Group (Oasis Sr Citizen Center) Type of contract: I. GENERAL LIABILITY EFFECTIVE/EXPIRATION DATE: 11/1/18 —11/1/19 EFFECTIVE/EXPIRATION DATE: 11/1/18 —11/1/19 A. INSURANCE COMPANY: Travelers Indemnity Company of CT B. AM BEST RATING (A-: VII or greater): A++/ XV of America C. ADMITTED Company (Must be California Admitted): B. AM BEST RATING (A-: VII or greater) A++/ XV Is Company admitted in California? ® Yes ❑ No D. LIMITS (Must be $1 M or greater): What is limit provided? $1M/$2M/$2M E. ADDITIONAL INSURED ENDORSEMENT — please attach ® Yes ❑ No F. PRODUCTS AND COMPLETED OPERATIONS (Must ® Yes include): Is it included? (completed Operations status does D. LIMITS - If Employees (Must be $11M min. BI & PD and $500,000 not apply to Waste Haulers or Recreation) ® Yes ❑ No G. ADDITIONAL INSURED FOR PRODUCTS AND UM, $2M min for Waste Haulers): What is limits provided? $1,000,000 COMPLETED OPERATIONS ENDORSEMENT (completed E LIMITS Waiver of Auto Insurance / Proof of coverage (if individual) Operations status does not apply to Waste Haulers) ® Yes ❑ No H. ADDITIONAL INSURED WORDING TO INCLUDE (The City N/A its officers, officials, employees and volunteers): Is it F. ADDITIONAL INSURED WORDING: included? ® Yes ❑ No I. PRIMARY & NON-CONTRIBUTORY WORDING (Must be PRIMARY & NON-CONTRIBUTORY WORDING: ❑ N/A included): Is it included? ® Yes ❑ No J. CAUTION! (Confirm that loss or liability of the named insured ® N/A ❑ Yes is not limited solely by their negligence) Does endorsement I. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION: include "solely by negligence' wording? ❑ Yes ®No K. ELECTED SCMAF COVERAGE (RECREATION ONLY): ® N/A ❑ Yes ❑ No L. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION: ❑ N/A ® Yes ❑ No 11. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY EFFECTIVE/EXPIRATION DATE: 11/1/18 —11/1/19 A. INSURANCE COMPANY: Travelers Property Casualty Company of America B. AM BEST RATING (A-: VII or greater) A++/ XV C. ADMITTED COMPANY (Must be California Admitted): Is Company admitted in California? ® Yes ❑ No D. LIMITS - If Employees (Must be $11M min. BI & PD and $500,000 UM, $2M min for Waste Haulers): What is limits provided? $1,000,000 E LIMITS Waiver of Auto Insurance / Proof of coverage (if individual) (What is limits provided?) N/A F. ADDITIONAL INSURED WORDING: ❑ N/A ® Yes ❑ No G. PRIMARY & NON-CONTRIBUTORY WORDING: ❑ N/A ® Yes ❑ No H. HIRED AND NON -OWNED AUTO ONLY: ® N/A ❑ Yes ❑ No I. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION: ❑ N/A 0 Yes ❑ No III. WORKERS' COMPENSATION EFFECTIVE/EXPIRATION DATE: 11/1/18— 11/1/19 A. INSURANCE COMPANY: Travelers Property Casualty Company of America B. AM BEST RATING (A-: VII or greater): A++/ XV C. ADMITTED Company (Must be California Admitted): ® Yes ❑ No D. WORKERS' COMPENSATION LIMIT: Statutory ® Yes ❑ No E. EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY LIMIT (Must be $1M or greater) $1,000,000 F. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION (To include): Is it included? ® Yes ❑ No G. SIGNED WORKERS' COMPENSATION EXEMPTION FORM: ® N/A ❑ Yes ❑ No H. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION: ❑ N/A ® Yes ❑ No ADDITIONAL COVERAGE'S THAT MAYBE REQUIRED IV. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY V POLLUTION LIABILITY VI BUILDERS RISK HAVE ALL ABOVE REQUIREMENTS BEEN MET? IF NO, WHICH ITEMS NEED TO BE COMPLETED? Broker of record for the City of Newport Beach II&AlbLei Date ® N/A ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A ❑ Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No RISK MANAGEMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED (Non -admitted carrier rated less than _; Self Insured Retention or Deductible greater than $ ) ❑ N/A ❑ Yes ❑ No Reason for Risk Management approval/exception/waiver: Approved: Risk Management Date * Subject to the terms of the contract.