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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 - On-call Pipe Lining Repairs of Sewer LinesCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. 4 September 23, 2008 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Utilities Department Steve Myrter, Utilities Director 718 -3400 or smyrter(cDcity.newaort- beach.ca.us SUBJECT: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL PIPE SERVICES FOR ON -CALL PIPE LINING REPAIRS OF SEWER LINES c7XKa75h514N iDRIF Approve Professional Services Agreement with Professional Pipe Services (Pro Pipe) for specialized on -call emergency pipelining repairs of sewer lines and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. DISCUSSION: Background: On -call agreements allow staff to retain specialized services to more effectively respond to underground emergency utility repairs. Pro Pipe provides trench -less technology alternatives for repair of failed sewer mains. This type of repair technology can greatly reduce adverse impacts to the surrounding neighborhood and be more cost effective as compared to traditional open trench pipe repair techniques. Pro Pipe also provides more traditional sewer maintenance services that could be utilized on an emergency basis. Such services include cleaning and video inspection of sewer lines, storm drains, catch basins, lift stations, dry wells, and wet wells. Environmental Review: This action requires no environmental review, as it is not a project pursuant to CEQA Professional Pipe Services — Approval Professional Services Agreement September 23, 2008 Page 2 Funding Availability: Funding is available in various line item accounts in the Wastewater Division. Expenditures more than $30,000 for an individual repair project will require a separate City Council action in accordance with Policy F -14. Prepared by: &. — a if" Cindy Asher, A inistrative Manager Attachments: Agreement with Professional Pipe Services PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL PIPE SERVICES FOR ON -CALL CLEANING AND VIDEO INSPECTION OF SEWER LINES THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of this 23rd day of September, 2008, by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a Municipal Corporation ( "City "), and HOFFMAN SOUTHWEST CORPORATION, a California Corporation whose address is 23311 Madero St., Mission Viejo, California 92691 ( "Contractor"), 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 a need for on -call assistance for cleaning and video inspection of sewer lines. C. City. desires to engage Contractor to perform on -call cleaning and video inspection services of sewer lines throughout the City on an as need basis ( "Project"). D. Contractor possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and knowledge to provide the services described in this Agreement. E. The principal member of Contractor for purposes of Project, shall be Steve Powers. F. City has solicited and received a proposal from Contractor, has reviewed the previous experience and evaluated the expertise of Contractor, and desires to retain Contractor to render professional services under the terms and conditions set forth 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 above written date, and shall terminate on the 31st day of July, 2009, unless terminated earlier as set forth herein. 2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED 0 4. Contractor shall provide "On -Call" sewer manhole lining services as described in the Statement of Qualifications attached as Exhibit "A." Upon verbal or written request from the Project Administrator, Contractor shall provide a letter proposal for services requested by the City (hereinafter referred to as the' "Letter Proposal'). The Letter Proposal shall include the following: (a) A detailed description of the services to be provided; (b) The position of each person to be assigned to perform the services, and the name of the individuals to be assigned, if available; (c) The estimated number of hours and cost to complete the services; (d) The time needed to finish the specific project. No services shall be provided until the Project Administrator has provided written acceptance of the Letter Proposal. Once authorized to proceed, Contractor shall diligently perform the duties in the approved Letter Proposal. TIME OF PERFORMANCE Time is of the essence in the performance of services under this Agreement and the services shall be performed to completion in a diligent and timely manner. The failure by Contractor to perform the services in a diligent and timely manner may result in termination of this Agreement by City. 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 to the other party so that all delays can be addressed. 3.1 Contractor shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance in writing to the Project Administrator not later than ten (10) 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. 3.2 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Contractor shall respond in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances, by telephone, fax, hand - delivery or mail. COMPENSATION TO CONTRACTOR 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 "A" and incorporated herein by reference. 2 No rate changes shall be made during the term of this Agreement without the prior written approval of the City. Contractor's compensation for services performed in accordance with this Agreement, including all reimbursable items and subconsultant fees, shall not exceed the fees identified in the Letter Proposal, as approved by the Project Administrator. Any Letter Proposal that sets forth fees in excess of Thirty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($30,000.00) shall require a separate. Professional Service Agreement approved by per Council Policy F -14. 4.1 Contractor shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the work performed the preceding month. Contractor's bills shall include the name of the person and/or classification of employee who performed the work, a brief description of the services performed and/or the specific task in the letter proposal to which it relates, the date the services were performed, the number of hours spent on all work billed on an hourly basis, and a description of any reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Contractor no later than thirty (30) days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff. 4.2 City shall reimburse Contractor only for those costs or expenses specifically approved in the Letter Proposal. Unless otherwise approved, such costs shall be limited and include nothing more than the following costs incurred by Contractor: A. The actual costs of subconsultants for performance of any of the services that Contractor agrees to render pursuant to this Agreement and the Letter Proposal, which have been approved in advance by City and awarded in accordance with this Agreement. B. Approved reproduction charges. C. Actual costs and/or. other costs and/or payments specifically authorized in advance in writing and incurred by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement. 4.3 Contractor shall not receive any compensation for Extra Work 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 Letter Proposal and which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary. Compensation for any authorized Extra Work shall be paid in accordance with the Schedule of Billing Rates set forth in Exhibit B. 5. 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 3 times during the Agreement term. Contractor has designated Steve Powers 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. 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 Utilities Department. Ed Burt, Operations Manager shall be the Project Administrator and shall have the authority to act for City under this Agreement. The Project Administrator or his/her authorized representative shall represent City in all matters pertaining to the services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement. 7. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES In order to assist Contractor in the execution of its responsibilities under this Agreement, City agrees to, where applicable: A. 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. B. Provide usable life of facilities criteria and information with regards to new facilities or facilities to be rehabilitated. 8. STANDARD OF CARE 8.1 All of the services shall be performed by Contractor or under Contractor's supervision. Contractor represents that it possesses the professional and technical 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. All services shall be performed by qualified and experienced personnel who are not employed by City, nor have any contractual relationship with City. By delivery of completed work, Contractor certifies that the work conforms to the requirements of this Agreement and all applicable federal, state and local laws and the professional standard of care. In 8.2 Contractor represents and warrants to City that- it has or shall obtain all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature that are legally required of Contractor to practice its profession. Contractor further represents and warrants to City that Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times during the term of this Agreement, any and all licenses, permits, insurance and other approvals that are legally required of Contractor to practice its profession. Contractor shall maintain a City of Newport Beach business license during the term of this Agreement. 8.3 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, or 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. HOLD HARMLESS To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents 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, attorney's 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 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). 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 attorney's 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 the Contractor. 5 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. 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 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. 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 the 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. 18. PROGRESS Contractor is responsible for keeping the Project Administrator and/or his/her duly authorized designee informed on a regular basis regarding the status and progress of the work, 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, a policy or policies of liability insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory to City. A. Certificates of Insurance. Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. Insurance certificates must be approved by 0 City's Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance or issuance of any permit. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City's at all times during the term of this Agreement. B. Stgnature. A person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf shall sign certification of all required policies. C. 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. D. Coverage Requirements. 1. Workers' Compensation Coverage. Contractor shall maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for his or her employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California. In addition, Contractor shall require each subcontractor to . similarly maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of California for all of the subcontractor's employees. Any notice of cancellation or non - renewal of all Workers' Compensation policies must be received by City at least thirty (30) calendar days (10 calendar days written notice of non- payment of premium) prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by Contractor for City. 2. General Liabilitv Coveraae. Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without limitation, contractual liability. If commercial general liability insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement, or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit. 3. Automobile Liability Coverage. Contractor shall maintain automobile insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Contractor arising out of or in connection with work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for 7 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 occurrence. E. Endorsements. Each general liability and automobile liability insurance policy shall be endorsed with the following specific language: 1. The City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the Contractor. 2. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects to City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as respects to all claims, losses, or liability arising directly or indirectly from the Contractor's operations or services provided to City. Any insurance maintained by City, including any self- insured retention City may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and not contributory with the insurance provided hereunder. 3. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability of the insuring company. 4. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. 5. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers. 6. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits, by either party except after thirty (30) calendar days (10 calendar days written notice of non- payment of premium) written notice has been received by City. F. Timely Notice of Claims. Contractor shall give City prompt and timely notice of claim made or suit instituted arising out of or resulting from Contractors performance under this Agreement. G. Additional 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. F 15. 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. 16. SUBCONTRACTING The parties recognize that a substantial inducement to City for entering into this Agreement is the professional reputation, experience and competence of Contractor. Assignments of any or all rights, duties or obligations of the Contractor under this Agreement will be permitted only with the express written consent of City. Contractor shall not subcontract any portion of the work to be Performed under this Agreement without the written authorization of City. 17. 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 written request. Documents, including drawings and specifications, prepared by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by City or others on any other project. Any use of completed documents for other projects and any use of incomplete documents without specific written authorization from Contractor will be at City's sole risk and without liability to Contractor. Further, any and all liability arising out of changes made to Contractor's deliverables under this Agreement by City or persons other than Contractor is waived against Contractor and City assumes full responsibility for such changes unless City has given Contractor prior notice and has received from Contractor written consent for such changes. I7 18. 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 authorizes the release of information. 20. RECORDS Contractor shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work 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 to this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Contractor shall allow a representative of City to examine, audit and make transcripts or copies of such records 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 under this Agreement. 21. WITHHOLDINGS City may withhold payment 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 worts as a result of such withholding. Contractor shall have an immediate right to appeal to the City Manager or his 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. 22. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS In the event of errors or omissions that are due to the negligence or professional inexperience of Contractor which result in expense to City greater than what would have resulted if there were not errors or omissions in the work accomplished by Contractor, the additional design, construction and/or restoration expense shall be borne by Contractor. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to limit City's rights under any other sections of this Agreement. 23. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONTRACTORS City reserves the right to employ other Contractors in connection with the Project. 10 4. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The Contractor or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act'), which (1) requires such persons to disclose any financial interest that may foreseeably be materially affected by the work performed under this Agreement, and (2) prohibits such persons from making, or participating in making, decisions that will foreseeably financially affect such interest. If subject to the Act, Contractor shall conform to all requirements of the Act. Failure to do so constitutes a material breach and is grounds for 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 All notices, demands, requests or approvals 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. All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Contractor to City shall be addressed to City at: Steve Myrter Utilities Department City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA, 92658 -8915 Phone: 949 - 644 -3012 Fax: 949 - 646 -5204 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Contractor shall be addressed to Contractor at: Steve Powers Professional Pipe Services 23311 Madero St. Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Phone: (800) 598 -9743 Fax: (909) 598 -9756 26. TERMINATION 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 11 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 Agreement forthwith by giving to the defaulting party written notice thereof. Notwithstanding the above provision, City shall have the right, at its sole discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement 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 reports and other information developed or accumulated in the performance of this Agreement, whether in draft or final form. 27. 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, regulations and permit requirements and be subject to approval of the Project Administrator and City. 28. 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. 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. 30. 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. 31. 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. 12 32. 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. 33. 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. 34. 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. 35. 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, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. 13 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day and year first written above. APPROVED AS TO FORM: e--� C" By: . Aaron C. Harp, Assistant City Attorney for the City of Newport Beach ATTEST: M- LaVonne Harkless, City Clerk CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH A Municipal Corporation By: Edward Selich, Mayor for the City of Newport Beach HOFFMAN SOUTHWEST CORP.: By: (Corporate Offic Title: V 2 0 onlS` Print Name: B &L— .�.0 -� By: (Fin cial O cer) Title:OV F .cam Print Name: Attachments: Exhibit A — Statement of Qualifications Exhibit B — Billing Rates 14 EXHIBIf'A' HOFFMAN SOUTHWEST CORP., dba PROFESSIONAL PIPE SERVICES OVERVIEW Pro Pipe's regional office is located in Phoenix, Arizona with offices in Anaheim, California, Portland, Oregon and Salt Lake City, Utah and Nevada. Pro Pipe also has the advantage of being able to operate from any of the company. owned Re Rooter offices located in cities throughout the Western states. Pro Pipe has been providing cleaning and video inspection of sewer lines in a variety of sizes for the past thirteen years in Southern California, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Hawaii. We have extensive experience with large video and cleaning projects throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Our Pan & Tilt cameras are state -of- the -art equipment with 360° viewing capability. Views are captured digitally. Our hydro -vac service is a powerful system that produces a cleansing action that eliminates obstructions, leaving lines free and clear. Hoffman Southwest, a California Corporation, located in Mission Viejo, California has been in business for over SO years and At Pro Pipe our main incorporated since 1972. Hoffman Southwest owns the largest Roto focus is our client's needs. Rooter franchise in the country; operating 23 offices in seven states State-of-the-art equipment and over an over 600 employees. d employing thirty years combined project management experience insures Hoffman Southwest began the operation of Professional Pipe Services superior results on everyjob. in 1992. Dean Monk, Regional Manager, leads Professional Pipe Services (Pro Pipe). Dean has been with Hoffman Southwest since 1986. Steve Powers, manager of the California operations, has.been with Hoffman Southwest since 1993. Pro Pipe's regional office is located in Phoenix, Arizona with offices in Anaheim, California, Portland, Oregon and Salt Lake City, Utah and Nevada. Pro Pipe also has the advantage of being able to operate from any of the company. owned Re Rooter offices located in cities throughout the Western states. Pro Pipe has been providing cleaning and video inspection of sewer lines in a variety of sizes for the past thirteen years in Southern California, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Hawaii. We have extensive experience with large video and cleaning projects throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Our Pan & Tilt cameras are state -of- the -art equipment with 360° viewing capability. Views are captured digitally. Our hydro -vac service is a powerful system that produces a cleansing action that eliminates obstructions, leaving lines free and clear. We are capable of cleaning and televising 4" to 108" sewer lines, storm drains, catch basins, lift stations, dry wells, and wet wells. In addition to cleaning and televising services, Pro Pipe performs Magnesium Hydroxide spraying to control sewer corrosion.and odors. We also install point- repairs for convenient, cost effective pipe repair projects, City Liner, Laser Profiling and Sonar Profiling. • PI C low PROFESSIONfit PIPE SERVICES PIPE NOrESSIONK PPE SEA\4CES A -Division of Hoffman Southwest Corporation State Contractor # 761395 California Pro Pipe References Jon Ganz Los Angeles County Sanitation District 920 S. Alameda Street Compton, CA 90221 (310) 699 -7411 CCTV inspection of approximately 300 miles of pipe per year Ba Vu City of Los Angeles 2714 Media Center Drive Los Angeles, CA 90065 (323) 342 -6037 CCTV inspection of approximately 800 miles of pipe per year Mike McCusker Orange County Sanitation District P.O. Box 8127 ivo�" cnla revenue . ....... ..... . Fountain Valley, CA 92708 -7016 (714) 962 -2411 Cleaning and CCTV inspection of approximately 100 miles of pipe per year Leo Calvario Insituform Technologies 1400 E. Orangethorpe Avenue Fullerton, CA 92831 (714) 278 -1911 Cleaning and CCTV inspection of approximately 100 miles of pipe per year Additional references are available upon request ?i ?C PROf6SIONRI PIPE SERIMES City of Newport Beach Attn: Cindy Asher Office (949) 644 -3010 casher@citv.newnort- beach.ca us Our current prevailing wage hourly prices are as follows: Cleaning Video Inspection EXHIBIT "B° A Division of Hoffman Southwest Corporation State Contractor #761395 $250.00 per hour (4 hour minimum) . $250.00 per hour (4 hour minimum) Mobilization port to port $175.00 per Hour August 19, 2008 Lining projects are bid at a flat rate for each individual project based on the above hourly rates for the initial two man crew with basic equipment and a diminished rate generally fifly to seventy five percent lower then the rates listed above for additional support personnel and equipment. Larger Cleaning and CCTV projects can be bid at a per foot price. All hour P -rfces are_guaranteed through July 31 2009.,__.,_.._,__.__ „___,._ We truly appreciate the opportunity to work with the City of Newport Beach If you have any question please do not hesitate to contact me at (909) 598 -9743 or (562) 572 -8521. Sincerely, Steve Powers Pro Pipe (562)572 -8521