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(" BALBOA ISLAND WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT — PHASE 3 (PROJECT
NO.23W11) AND SHORECLIFF COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
V (PROJECT NO. 24W14)
CONTRACT NO. 7173-3
THIS CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC WORKS ("Contract") is entered into this 24th day
of October, 2023 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a
California municipal corporation and charter city ("City"), and T.E. ROBERTS, INC., a
California corporation ("Contractor'), whose address is 17771 Mitchell North, Irvine, CA
92614, and is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws
of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being
conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of City.
B. City has advertised for bids for the following described public work: The work
necessary for the completion of this contract consists of the following: for Balboa
Island, removal of existing cast-iron water mains, construction of new 6 and 8-inch
PVC distribution main, construction of new 6 and 8-inch valves, construction of
new fire hydrants and water services, coordination with other City Contractors; for
Shorecliff Community, removal of existing ACP and PVC water mains, construction
of new 6-inch and 8-inch PVC distribution main, construction of new 6 and 8-inch
valves, construction of new fire hydrant and water services, construction of two
new pressure regulation stations; distributing notices, providing traffic control, and
pavement replacement; and, because a Utilities Undergrounding project is
planned for construction on Balboa Island (AD 124), coordinate all water main
replacement work with the utilities undergrounding contractor (the "Project" or
"Work").
C. Contractor has been determined by City to be the lowest responsible bidder and
Contractor's bid, and the compensation set forth in this Contract, is based upon
Contractor's careful examination of all Contract documents, plans and
specifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties
as follows:
1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The complete Contract for the Project includes all of the following documents:
Notice Inviting Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Proposal, Bidder's Bond, Non -Collusion
Affidavit, Notice to Successful Bidder, Labor and Materials Payment Bond (Exhibit A),
Faithful Performance Bond (Exhibit B), Permits, Standard Special Provisions and
Standard Drawings, Plans and Special Provisions for Contract No. 7173-3, Standard
Specifications for Public Works Construction (current adopted edition and all
supplements), and this Contract, and all modifications and amendments thereto
(collectively the "Contract Documents"), all of which are incorporated herein by reference.
The Contract Documents comprise the sole agreement between the parties as to the
subject matter therein. Any representations or agreements not specifically contained in
the Contract Documents are null and void. Any amendments must be made in writing,
and signed by both parties in the manner specified in the Contract Documents.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
Contractor shall perform everything required to be performed, and shall provide
and furnish all the labor, materials, necessary tools, expendable equipment and all utility
and transportation services required for the Project. All of the Work to be performed and
materials to be furnished shall be in strict accordance with the provisions of the Contract
Documents. Contractor is required to perform all activities, at no extra cost to City, which
are reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents as being necessary to produce
the intended results.
3. COMPENSATION
3.1 As full compensation for the performance and completion of the Project as
required by the Contract Documents, City shall pay to Contractor and Contractor accepts
as full payment the sum of Three Million Four Hundred Seventy Thousand Eight
Hundred Ninety Nine Dollars ($3,470,899.00).
3.2 This compensation includes:
3.2.1 Any loss or damage arising from the nature of the Work;
3.2.2 Any loss or damage arising from any unforeseen difficulties or
obstructions in the performance of the Work; and
3.2.3 Any expense incurred as a result of any suspension or
discontinuance of the Work, but excludes any loss resulting from earthquakes of a
magnitude in excess of 3.5 on the Richter Scale and tidal waves, including tsunamis, and
which loss or expense occurs prior to acceptance of the Work by City.
4. PROJECT MANAGER
Contractor shall designate a Project Manager, who shall coordinate all phases of
the Project. This Project Manager shall be available to City at all reasonable times during
the term of the Contract. Contractor has designated Timothy Roberts to be its Project
Manager. Contractor shall not remove or reassign the Project Manager without the prior
written consent of City. City's approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
5. ADMINISTRATION
This Contract shall be administered by the Public Works Department. City's Public
Works Director, or designee, shall be the Project Administrator and shall have the
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authority to act for City under this Contract. The Project Administrator or designee shall
represent City in all matters pertaining to the Work to be rendered pursuant to this
Contract.
6. NOTICE OF CLAIMS
6.1 Unless a shorter time is specified elsewhere in this Contract, before making
its final request for payment under the Contract Documents, Contractor shall submit to
City, in writing, all claims for compensation under or arising out of this Contract.
Contractor's acceptance of the final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims for
compensation under or arising out of this Contract except those previously made in writing
and identified by Contractor in writing as unsettled at the time of its final request for
payment. The Contractor and City expressly agree that in addition to all claims filing
requirements set forth in the Contract and Contract Documents, Contractor shall be
required to file any claim Contractor may have against City in strict conformance with the
Government Claims Act (Government Code 900 et seq.).
6.2 To the extent that Contractor's claim is a "Claim" as defined in Public
Contract Code section 9204 or any successor statute thereto, the Parties agree to follow
the dispute resolution process set forth therein. Any part of such "Claim" remaining in
dispute after completion of the dispute resolution process provided for in Public Contract
Code section 9204 or any successor statute thereto shall be subject to the Government
Claims Act requirements requiring Contractor to file a claim in strict conformance with the
Government Claims Act. To the extent that Contractor's claim is not a "Claim" as defined
in Public Contract Code section 9204 or any successor statute thereto, Contractor shall
be required to file such claim with the City in strict conformance with the Government
Claims Act (Government Code sections 900 et seq.).
7. WRITTEN NOTICE
7.1 All notices, demands, requests or approvals, including any change in
mailing address, to be given under the terms of this Contract shall be given in writing, and
conclusively shall be deemed served when delivered personally, or on the third business
day after the deposit thereof in the United States mail, postage prepaid, first-class mail,
addressed as hereinafter provided.
7.2 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Contractor to City shall be
addressed to City at:
Attention: Director of Public Works
City of Newport Beach
Public Works Department
100 Civic Center Drive
P.O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92658
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7.3 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Contractor shall be
addressed to Contractor at:
Attention: Timothy Roberts
T.E. Roberts, Inc
17771 Mitchell North
Irvine, CA 92614
8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
City has retained Contractor as an independent contractor and neither Contractor
nor its employees are to be considered employees of City. The manner and means of
conducting the Work are under the control of Contractor, except to the extent they are
limited by statute, rule or regulation and the express terms of this Contract. No civil
service status or other right of employment shall accrue to Contractor or its employees.
Contractor shall have the responsibility for and control over the means of performing the
Work, provided that Contractor is in compliance with the terms of this Contract. Anything
in this Contract that may appear to give City the right to direct Contractor as to the details
of the performance or to exercise a measure of control over Contractor shall mean only
that Contractor shall follow the desires of City with respect to the results of the Work.
9. BONDING
9.1 Contractor shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the
term of this Contract both of the following: (1) a Faithful Performance Bond in the amount
of one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount to be paid Contractor as set forth in
this Contract in the form attached as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference; and
(2) a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%)
of the total amount to be paid Contractor as set forth in this Contract and in the form
attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
9.2 The Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond
shall be issued by an insurance organization or surety (1) currently authorized by the
Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California, (2)
listed as an acceptable surety in the latest revision of the Federal Register Circular 570,
and (3) assigned a Policyholders' Rating A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class
VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide: Property -
Casualty.
9.3 Contractor shall deliver, concurrently with execution of this Contract, the
Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond, and a certified copy
of the "Certificate of Authority" of the Insurer or Surety issued by the Insurance
Commissioner, which authorizes the Insurer or Surety to transact surety insurance in the
State of California.
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10. COOPERATION
Contractor agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated
Project Administrator and any other agencies that may have jurisdiction or interest in the
Work to be performed. City agrees to cooperate with the Contractor on the Project.
11. PROGRESS
Contractor is responsible for keeping the Project Administrator informed on a
regular basis regarding the status and progress of the Project, activities performed and
planned, and any meetings that have been scheduled or are desired.
12. INSURANCE
Without limiting Contractor's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement
of Work, Contractor shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term
of this Contract or for other periods as specified in the Contract Documents, policies of
insurance of the type, amounts, terms and conditions described in the Insurance
Requirements attached hereto as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by reference.
13. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS
Except as specifically authorized under this Contract, the services to be provided
under this Contract shall not be assigned, transferred contracted or subcontracted out
without the prior written approval of City. Any of the following shall be construed as an
assignment: The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any of the issued and
outstanding capital stock of Contractor, or of the interest of any general partner or joint
venturer or syndicate member or cotenant if Contractor is a partnership or joint -venture
or syndicate or co -tenancy, which shall result in changing the control of Contractor.
Control means fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting power or twenty-five percent
(25%) or more of the assets of the corporation, partnership or joint -venture.
14. PREVAILING WAGES
In accordance with the California Labor Code (Sections 1770 et seq.), the Director
of Industrial Relations has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in
the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification, or type of
workman or mechanic needed to execute the contract. A copy of said determination is
available by calling the prevailing wage hotline number (415) 703-4774, and requesting
one from the Department of Industrial Relations. All parties to the contract shall be
governed by all provisions of the California Labor Code — including, but not limited to, the
requirement to pay prevailing wage rates (Sections 1770-7981 inclusive). A copy of the
prevailing wage rates shall be posted by the Contractor at the job site.
15. SUBCONTRACTING
The subcontractors authorized by City, if any, to perform the Work on this Project
are identified in the Contractor's Proposal and are attached as part of the Contract
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Documents. Contractor shall be fully responsible to City for all acts and omissions of any
subcontractors. Nothing in this Contract shall create any contractual relationship between
City and subcontractor, nor shall it create any obligation on the part of City to pay or to
see to the payment of any monies due to any such subcontractor other than as otherwise
required by law. City is an intended beneficiary of any Work performed by the
subcontractor for purposes of establishing a duty of care between the subcontractor and
City. Except as specifically authorized herein, the Work to be performed under this
Contract shall not be otherwise assigned, transferred, contracted or subcontracted out
without the prior written approval of City.
16. RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES OR INJURY
16.1 City and its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and
volunteers shall not be responsible in any manner for any loss or damage to any of the
materials or other things used or employed in performing the Project or for injury to or
death of any person as a result of Contractor's performance of the Work required
hereunder, or for damage to property from any cause arising from the performance of the
Project by Contractor, or its subcontractors, or its workers, or anyone employed by either
of them.
16.2 Contractor shall be responsible for any liability imposed by law and for
injuries to or death of any person or damage to property resulting from defects,
obstructions or from any cause arising from Contractor's Work on the Project, or the Work
of any subcontractor or supplier selected by Contractor.
16.3 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend
and hold harmless City, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and
volunteers (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims
(including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death or damage to property),
demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments,
fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys'
fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever (individually,
a Claim; collectively, "Claims"), which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly or
indirectly) to any breach of the terms and conditions of this Contract, any Work performed
or Services provided under this Contract including, without limitation, defects in
workmanship or materials or Contractor's presence or activities conducted on the Project
(including the negligent, reckless, and/or willful acts, errors and/or omissions of
Contractor, its principals, officers, agents, employees, vendors, suppliers,
subconsultants, subcontractors, anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them or
for whose acts they may be liable for any or all of them).
16.4 Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require
Contractor to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising from the sole
negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Nothing in this indemnity shall
be construed as authorizing any award of attorneys' fees in any action on or to enforce
the terms of this Contract. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless
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of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a
limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Contractor.
16.5 Contractor shall perform all Work in a manner to minimize public
inconvenience and possible hazard, to restore other work areas to their original condition
and former usefulness as soon as possible, and to protect public and private property.
Contractor shall be liable for any private or public property damaged during the
performance of the Project Work.
16.6 To the extent authorized by law, as much of the money due Contractor
under and by virtue of the Contract as shall be considered necessary by City may be
retained by it until disposition has been made of such suits or claims for damages as
aforesaid.
16.7 Nothing in this Section or any other portion of the Contract Documents shall
be construed as authorizing any award of attorneys' fees in any action to enforce the
terms of this Contract, except to the extent provided for above.
16.8 The rights and obligations set forth in this Section shall survive the
termination of this Contract.
17. CHANGE ORDERS
17.1 This Contract may be amended or modified only by mutual written
agreement of the parties.
17.2 The Contractor shall only commence work covered by a change order after
the change order is executed and notification to proceed has been provided by the City.
17.3 There shall be no change in the Contractor's members of the project team,
as listed in the approved proposal, which is a part of this contract without prior written
approval by the City.
18. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
18.1 Contractor or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the
California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act") and/or Government Code §§ 1090 et
seq., which (1) require such persons to disclose any financial interest that may
foreseeably be materially affected by the Work performed under this Contract, and (2)
prohibit such persons from making, or participating in making, decisions that will
foreseeably financially affect such interest.
18.2 If subject to the Act and/or Government Code §§ 1090 et seq., Contractor
shall conform to all requirements therein. Failure to do so constitutes a material breach
and is grounds for immediate termination of this Contract by City. Contractor shall
indemnify and hold harmless City for any and all claims for damages resulting from
Contractor's violation of this Section.
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19. TERMINATION
19.1 In the event that either party fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions
of this Contract at the time and in the manner required, that party shall be deemed in
default in the performance of this Contract. If such default is not cured within a period of
two (2) calendar days, or if more than two (2) calendar days are reasonably required to
cure the default and the defaulting party fails to give adequate assurance of due
performance within two (2) calendar days after receipt of written notice of default,
specifying the nature of such default and the steps necessary to cure such default, the
non -defaulting party may terminate the Contract forthwith by giving to the defaulting party
written notice thereof.
19.2 Notwithstanding the above provisions, City shall have the right, at its sole
discretion and without cause, of terminating this Contract at any time by giving seven (7)
calendar days' prior written notice to Contractor. In the event of termination under this
Section, City shall pay Contractor for Services satisfactorily performed and costs incurred
up to the effective date of termination for which Contractor has not been previously paid.
On the effective date of termination, Contractor shall deliver to City all materials
purchased in performance of this Contract.
20. STANDARD PROVISIONS
20.1 Recitals. City and Contractor acknowledge that the above Recitals are true
and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference into this Contract.
20.2 Compliance with all Laws. Contractor shall at its own cost and expense
comply with all statutes, ordinances, regulations and requirements of all governmental
entities, including federal, state, county or municipal, whether now in force or hereinafter
enacted. In addition, all Work prepared by Contractor shall conform to applicable City,
county, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and permit requirements and be subject
to approval of the Project Administrator.
20.3 Integrated Contract. This Contract represents the full and complete
understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all
preliminary negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein.
No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions herein.
20.4 Conflicts or Inconsistencies.
inconsistencies between this Contract and
terms of this Contract shall govern.
In the event there are any conflicts or
any other attachments attached hereto, the
20.5 Interpretation. The terms of this Contract shall be construed in accordance
with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either
party by reason of the authorship of the Contract or any other rule of construction which
might otherwise apply.
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20.6 Amendments. This Contract may be modified or amended only by a written
document executed by both Contractor and City and approved as to form by the City
Attorney.
20.7 Severability. If any term or portion of this Contract is held to be invalid,
illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining
provisions of this Contract shall continue in full force and effect.
20.8 Controlling Law and Venue. The laws of the State of California shall govern
this Contract and all matters relating to it and any action brought relating to this Contract
shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Orange, State of
California.
20.9 Equal Opportunity Employment. Contractor represents that it is an equal
opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee
or applicant for employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin,
ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation,
age or any other impermissible basis under law.
20.10 No Attorneys Fees. In the event of any dispute or legal action arising under
this contract, the prevailing party shall not be entitled to attorneys' fees.
20.11 Counterparts. This Contract may be executed in two (2) or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall
constitute one (1) and the same instrument.
21. EFFECT OF CONTRACTOR'S EXECUTION
Execution of this Contract and all other Contract Documents by Contractor is a
representation that Contractor has visited the Project site, has become familiar with the
local conditions under which the Work is to be performed, and has correlated all relevant
observations with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
22. WAIVER
A waiver by City or any term, covenant, or condition in the Contract Documents
shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other
term, covenant or condition.
23. RECITALS
City and Contractor acknowledge that the above Recitals are true and correct and
are hereby incorporated by reference into this Contract.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Contract to be
executed on the day and year first written above.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Date:
ron C. Harp hts
Cty Attorney
ATTEST: Date: A.,mc!� 2
Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
a California municipal rporation
Date:
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CONTRACTOR: T.E. ROBERTS, INC.,
a California corporation
Date:
Signed in Counterpart
By:
Timothy E. Roberts
Chief Executive Officer
Date:
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Signed in Counterpart
Justin M. Roberts
Secretary
[END OF SIGNATURES]
Attachments: Exhibit A -- Labor and Materials Payment Bond
Exhibit B -- Faithful Performance Bond
Exhibit C — Insurance Requirements
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Contract to be
executed on the day and year first written above.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Date:
gy:
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ron C. Harp
City Attorney
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ATTEST:
Date:
By:
Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
a California municipal corporation
Date:
By:
Noah Blom
Mayor
CONTRACTOR: T.E. ROBERTS, INC.,
a California corporation
Date:
Timothy E. Roberts
Chief Executive Officer
Date:
By.
tin M. Roberts
Secretary
[END OF SIGNATURES]
Attachments: Exhibit A -- Labor and Materials Payment Bond
Exhibit B -- Faithful Performance Bond
Exhibit C — Insurance Requirements
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
BOND NO. 107903569
Premium: Included in Performance Bond
LABOR AND MATERIALS PAYMENT BOND
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach, State of California, has awarded to T.E.
Roberts, Inc., hereinafter designated as the "Principal," a contract that consists of the
following: for Balboa Island, removal of existing cast-iron water mains, construction of
new 6 and 8-inch PVC distribution main, construction of new 6 and 8-inch valves,
construction of new fire hydrants and water services, coordination with other City
Contractors; for Shorecliff Community, removal of existing ACP and PVC water mains,
construction of new 6-inch and 8-inch PVC distribution main, construction of new 6 and
8-inch valves, construction of new fire hydrant and water services, construction of two
new pressure regulation stations; distributing notices, providing traffic control, and
pavement replacement; and, because a Utilities Undergrounding project is planned for
construction on Balboa Island (AD 124), coordinate all water main replacement work with
the utilities undergrounding contractor, in the City of Newport Beach, in strict conformity
with the Contract on file with the office of the City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach,
which is incorporated herein by this reference.
WHEREAS, Principal has executed or is about to execute the Contract and the
terms thereof require the furnishing of a bond, 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,
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America 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
Three Million Four Hundred Seventy Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Nine Dollars
($3,470,899.00) lawful money of the United States of America, said sum being equal to
100% of the estimated amount payable by the City of Newport Beach under the terms of
the Contract; for which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs,
executors 'and administrators, successors, or assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by
these present.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the Principal or the
Principal's subcontractors, fail to pay for any materials, provisions, or other supplies,
implements or machinery used in, upon, for, or about the performance of the Work
contracted to be done, or for any other work or labor thereon of any kind, or for amounts
due under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to such work or labor, or for
any amounts required to be deducted, withheld and paid over to the Employment
Development Department from the wages of employees of the Principal and
subcontractors pursuant to Section 13020 of the Unemployment Insurance Code with
respect to such work and labor, then the Surety will pay for the same, in an amount not
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exceeding the sum specified in this Bond, and also, in case suit is brought to enforce the
obligations of this Bond, a reasonable attorneys' fee, to be fixed by the Court as required
by the provisions of Section 9554 of the Civil Code of the State of California.
The Bond shall inure to the benefit of any and all persons, companies, and
corporations entitled to file claims under Section 9100 of the California Civil Code so as
to give a right of action to them or their assigns in any suit brought upon this Bond, as
required by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9500 et seq. of the Civil
Code of the State of California.
And Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change,
extension of time, alterations or additions to the terms of the Contract or to the Work to
be performed thereunder shall in any wise affect its obligations on this Bond, and it does
hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alterations or additions to the
terms of the Contract or to the Work or to the specifications.
In the event that any principal above named executed this Bond as an individual,
it is agreed that the death of any such principal shall not exonerate the Surety from its
obligations under this Bond.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument has been duly executed by the above
named Principal and Surety, on the 8th day of November , 2023 .
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Name of Contractor (Principal) Authorized Signature/Title nm y fte`'ts
Travelers Casualty and
Surety Company of America
Name of Surety
One Tower Square
Hartford, CT 06183
Address of Surety
(909) 612-3675
Telephone
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Date: kI z z-& 3
By, i
A rbn C. Harp rn r
Ci Attorney '1/20/Z3
Autliorized Agent Signature
Spencer Flake / Attorney -in -Fact
Print Name and Title
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF CONTRACTOR
AND SURETY MUST BE ATTACHED
T.E. Roberts, Inc Page A-2
CALIFORNIA 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 Ae )
On ��. -7�� before me, Nl�e—W•cft 114M. ( Ru-b I
(here insert name Ad title of the officer)
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 signature(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 s I.
Signature
KIM E. NEWETT
o � ` COMM, #2390572 z
# Notary Public California
Orange County o
o M Comm. Expires Feb. 7, 2026
(Seal)
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Although the information in this section is not required by law, it could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this acknowledgment to an
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titled/for the purpose of
containing pages, and dated
The signer(s) capacity or authority is/are as:
❑ Individual(s)
❑ Attorney -in -Fact
❑ Corporate Officer(s)
❑ Guardian/Conservator
❑ Partner - Limited/General
❑ Trustee(s)
❑ Other:
representing:
Title(s)
Name(s) of Person(s) or Entity(ies) Signer is Representing
Method of Siqner Identification
Proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence:
Q form(s) of identification Q credible witness(es)
Notarial event is detailed in notary journal on:
Page # Entry #
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Other
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual
who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or
validity of that document.
State of California
County of } ss.
On 20 before me,
Notary Public, personally appeared
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same
in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signatures(s) on the instrument
the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature (seal)
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity
of that document.
State of California
County of Orange } ss.
On November 8 , 2023 before me, Lexie Sherwood
Notary Public, personally appeared Spencer Flake ,
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.
:::... LEXIE SHERWOOD
OM
WITNESS m hand and official seal. cY PU C - CALIF
y n '- NOTARYPUBLIC CALIFORNIA
ORANGE COUNTY
MY COMM EXPIRES JULY 27, 2025
Signature (seal)
T.E. Roberts, Inc Page A-3
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
AA. Travelers Casualty and Surety Company
TRAVELERS J St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, and
St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company are corporations duly organized under the laws of the State of Connecticut (herein
collectively called the "Companies"), and that the Companies do hereby make, constitute and appoint Spencer Flake of
ANAHEIM , California , their true and lawful Attorney(s)-in-Fact to sign, execute, seal and
acknowledge any and all bonds, recognizances, conditional undertakings and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof on behalf of
the Companies in their business of guaranteeing the fidelity of persons, guaranteeing the performance of contracts and executing or
guaranteeing bonds and undertakings required or permitted in any actions or proceedings allowed by law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Companies have caused this instrument to be signed, and their corporate seals to be hereto affixed, this 21st day of April,
2021.
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State of Connecticut
By:
City of Hartford ss. Robert L. Rane enior Vice President
On this the 21st day of April, 2021, before me personally appeared Robert L. Raney, who acknowledged himself to be the Senior
Vice President of each of the Companies, and that he, as such, being authorized so to do, executed the foregoing instrument for the
purposes therein contained by signing on behalf of said Companies by himself as a duly authorized officer.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
HCS(AiiY x
My Commission expires the 30th day of June, 2026 + ..+•► °; j�
"n �c Anna P. Nowik, Notary Public
This Power of Attorney is granted under and by the authority of the following resolutions adopted by the Boards of Directors of each of
the Companies, which resolutions are now in full force and effect, reading as follows:
RESOLVED, that the Chairman, the President, any Vice Chairman, any Executive Vice President, any Senior Vice President, any Vice
President, any Second Vice President, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, the Corporate Secretary or any Assistant Secretary may appoint
Attorneys -in -Fact and Agents to act for and on behalf of the Company and may give such appointee such authority as his or her certificate of authority
may prescribe to sign with the Company's name and seal with the Company's seal bonds, recognizances, contracts of indemnity, and other writings
obligatory in the nature of a bond, recognizance, or conditional undertaking, and any of said officers or the Board of Directors at any time may
remove any such appointee and revoke the power given him or her; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman, the President, any Vice Chairman, any Executive Vice President, any Senior Vice President or
any Vice President may delegate all or any part of the foregoing authority to one or more officers or employees of this Company, provided
that each such delegation is in writing and a copy thereof is filed in the office of the Secretary; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that any bond, recognizance, contract of indemnity, or writing obligatory in the nature of a bond, recognizance,
or conditional undertaking shall be valid and binding upon the Company when (a) signed by the President, any Vice Chairman, any Executive
Vice President, any Senior Vice President or any Vice President, any Second Vice President, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, the
Corporate Secretary or any Assistant Secretary and duly attested and sealed with the Company's seal by a Secretary or Assistant Secretary;
or (b) duly executed (under seal, if required) by one or more Attomeys-in-Fact and Agents pursuant to the power prescribed in his or her
certificate or their certificates of authority or by one or more Company officers pursuant to a written delegation of authority; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the signature of each of the following officers: President, any Executive Vice President, any Senior Vice President,
any Vice President, any Assistant Vice President, any Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to
any Power of Attorney or to any certificate relating thereto appointing Resident Vice Presidents, Resident Assistant Secretaries or Attorneys -in -
Fact for purposes only of executing and attesting bonds and undertakings and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof, and any such Power of
Attorney or certificate bearing such facsimile signature or facsimile seal shall be valid and binding upon the Company and any such power so executed
and certified by such facsimile signature and facsimile seal shall be valid and binding on the Company in the future with respect to any bond or
understanding to which it is attached.
I, Kevin E. Hughes, the undersigned, Assistant Secretary of each of the Companies, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a
true and correct copy of the Power of Attorney executed by said Companies, which remains in full force and effect.
Dated this 8th day of November , 2023
9Jpl1Y ANQ
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hARTfORD, '# W HAF< C�oow4
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Kevin E. Hughes, Assn tant Secretary
To verify the authenticity of this Power of Attorney, please call us at 1-800-411-3880.
Please refer to the above -named Attorney(s)-in-Fact and the details of the bond to which this Power ofAttorney is attached.
Executed in Two Counterparts
FWAVIA.1
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
BOND NO. 107903569
Premium: $7T,72T
FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND
The premium charges on this Bond is $ 23,224.00 , being at the
rate of $ $9.10/$6.40/$6.05 thousand of the Contract price.
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach, State of California, has awarded to T.E.
Roberts, Inc., hereinafter designated as the "Principal," a contract that consists of the
following: for Balboa Island, removal of existing cast-iron water mains, construction of
new 6 and 8-inch PVC distribution main, construction of new 6 and 8-inch valves,
construction of new fire hydrants and water services, coordination with other City
Contractors; for Shorecliff Community, removal of existing ACP and PVC water mains,
construction of new 6-inch and 8-inch PVC distribution main, construction of new 6 and
8-inch valves, construction of new fire hydrant and water services, construction of two
new pressure regulation stations; distributing notices, providing traffic control, and
pavement replacement; and, because a Utilities Undergrounding project is planned for
construction on Balboa Island (AD 124), coordinate all water main replacement work with
the utilities undergrounding contractor, in the City of Newport Beach, in strict conformity
with the Contract on file with the office of the City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach,
which is incorporated herein by this reference.
WHEREAS, Principal has executed or is about to execute the Contract and the
terms thereof require the furnishing of a Bond for the faithful performance of the Contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Principal, and
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America , 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 Three
Million Four Hundred Seventy Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Nine Dollars
($3,470,899.00) lawful money of the United States of America, said sum being equal to
100% of the estimated amount of the Contract, to be paid to the City of Newport Beach,
its successors, and assigns; for which payment well and truly to be made, we bind
ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors, or assigns, jointly and
severally, firmly by these present.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the Principal, or the
Principal's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, fail to abide by, and
well and truly keep and perform any or all the Work, covenants, conditions, and
agreements in the Contract Documents and any alteration thereof made as therein
provided on its part, to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner therein
specified, and in all respects according to its true intent and meaning, or fails to indemnify,
defend, and save harmless the City of Newport Beach, its officers, employees and agents,
as therein stipulated, then, Surety will faithfully perform the same, in an amount not
exceeding the sum specified in this Bond; otherwise this obligation shall become null and
void.
T.E. Roberts, Inc Page B-1
As a part of the obligation secured hereby, and in addition to the face amount
specified in this Performance Bond, there shall be included costs and reasonable
expenses and fees, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by City, only in the
event City is required to bring an action in law or equity against Surety to enforce the
obligations of this Bond.
Surety, for value received, stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time,
alterations or additions to the terms of the Contract or to the Work to be performed
thereunder shall in any way affect its obligations on this Bond, and it does hereby waive
notice of any such change, extension of time, alterations or additions of the Contract or
to the Work or to the specifications.
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,
and Surety above named, on the
T.E. Roberts, Inc.
Name of Contractor (Principal)
this instrument has been duly executed by the Principal
8th day of November 92023 .
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IPoherTs
Authorized Signature/TitleTihaorhyt
Travelers Casualty and
Surety Company of America
Name of Surety
One Tower Square
Hartford, CT 06183
Address of Surety
(909) 612-3675
Telephone
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEYS OFFICE
Date: IiI--Z-A"3
By: <� i
Aaron C. Harp '�ls
My Attorney
•drAgow-11NIZ111•
Spencer Flake / Attorney -in -Fact
Print Name and Title
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF
CONTRACTOR AND SURETY MUST BE ATTACHED
T.E. Roberts, Inc Page B-2
CALIFORNIA 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 Url�
On i �� ?i� before me, K i w E_ N,,-' ,-- ft !�1 D I—�(Z%� ( (J
(here insert name d title of the officer)
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 signature(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 sea
Signature
KIM . NEWET
ET
t Comm, #2390572 z
� Notary Public • California p
z " orange County
M Comm. Ex fires Feb. 7, 2026
(Seal)
Optional Information
Although the information in this section is not required by law, It could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this acknowledgment to an
unauthorized document and may prove useful to persons relying on the attached document.
Description of Attached Document
The preceding Certificate of Acknowledgment is attached to a document
titled/for the purpose of
containing pages, and dated
The signer(s) capacity or authority is/are as:
❑ Individual(s)
❑ Attorney -in -Fact
❑ Corporate Officer(s)
❑ Guardian/Conservator
❑ Partner - Limited/General
❑ Trustee(s)
❑ Other:
representing:
Title(s)
Name(s) of Person(s) or Entity(ies) Signer is Representing
Method of Siqner Identification
Proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence:
C) form(s) of identification O credible witness(es)
Notarial event is detailed in notary journal on:
Page # Entry #
Notary contact:
Other
❑ Additional Signer(s) ❑ Signer(s)Thumbprint(s)
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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
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
(seal)
County of Orange ) ss.
On November 8 , 2023 before me, Lexie Sherwood ,
Notary Public, personally appeared Spencer Flake
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.
c
Signature
LEXIE SHFRWOOD
COMM #2363681 W
'- NOTARYPUBLIC CALIFORNIAK
rn:.. ORANGE COUNTY
MY COMM EXPIRES DULY 27, 2025 i
Page B-3
T.E. Roberts, Inc
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company
TRAVELERS J� St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, and
St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company are corporations duly organized under the laws of the State of Connecticut (hereof
in
collectively called the "Companies"), and that the Companies do hereby make, constitute and appoint Spencer Flake
ANAHEIM , California , their true and lawful Attorney(s)-in-Fact to sign, execute, seal and
acknowledge any and all bonds, recognizances, conditional undertakings and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof on behalf of
the Companies in their business of guaranteeing the fidelity of persons, guaranteeing the performance of contracts and executing or
guaranteeing bonds and undertakings required or permitted in any actions or proceedings allowed by law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Companies have caused this instrument to be signed, and their corporate seals to be hereto affixed, this 21st day of April,
2021.
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State of Connecticut
By:
Robert L. Rane enior Vice President
City of Hartford ss.
On this the 21st day of April, 2021, before me personally appeared Robert L. Raney, who acknowledged himself to be the Senior
Vice President of each of the Companies, and that he, as such, being authorized so to do, executed the foregoing instrument for the
purposes therein contained by signing on behalf of said Companies by himself as a duly authorized officer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
j N[x1AiiY t ��
My Commission expires the 30th day of June, 2026 * -R" *d
Anna P. Nowik, Notary Public
This Power of Attorney is granted under and by the authority of the following resolutions adopted by the Boards of Directors of each of
the Companies, which resolutions are now in full force and effect, reading as follows:
RESOLVED, that the Chairman, the President, any Vice Chairman, any Executive Vice President, any Senior Vice President, any Vice
President, any Second Vice President, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, the Corporate Secretary or any Assistant Secretary may appoint
Attorneys -in -Fact and Agents to act for and on behalf of the Company and may give such appointee such authority as his or her certificate of authority
may prescribe to sign with the Company's name and seal with the Company's seal bonds, recognizances, contracts of indemnity, and other writings
obligatory in the nature of a bond, recognizance, or conditional undertaking, and any of said officers or the Board of Directors at any time may
remove any such appointee and revoke the power given him or her; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman, the President, any Vice Chairman, any Executive Vice President, any Senior Vice President or
any Vice President may delegate all or any part of the foregoing authority to one or more officers or employees of this Company, provided
that each such delegation is in writing and a copy thereof is filed in the office of the Secretary; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that any bond, recognizance, contract of indemnity, or writing obligatory in the nature of a bond, recognizance,
or conditional undertaking shall be valid and binding upon the Company when (a) signed by the President, any Vice Chairman, any Executive
Vice President, any Senior Vice President or any Vice President, any Second Vice President, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, the
Corporate Secretary or any Assistant Secretary and duly attested and sealed with the Company's seal by a Secretary or Assistant Secretary;
or (b) duly executed (under seal, if required) by one or more Attorneys -in -Fact and Agents pursuant to the power prescribed in his or her
certificate or their certificates of authority or by one or more Company officers pursuant to a written delegation of authority; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the signature of each of the following officers: President, any Executive Vice President, any Senior Vice President,
any Vice President, any Assistant Vice President, any Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to
any Power of Attorney or to any certificate relating thereto appointing Resident Vice Presidents, Resident Assistant Secretaries or Attorneys -in -
Fact for purposes only of executing and attesting bonds and undertakings and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof, and any such Power of
Attorney or certificate bearing such facsimile signature or facsimile seal shall be valid and binding upon the Company and any such power so executed
and certified by such facsimile signature and facsimile seal shall be valid and binding on the Company in the future with respect to any bond or
understanding to which it is attached.
I, Kevin E. Hughes, the undersigned, Assistant Secretary of each of the Companies, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a
true and correct copy of the Power of Attorney executed by said Companies, which remains in full force and effect.
Dated this 8th day of November , 2023
PITY ANb�
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+• vo ``. .�`a �s Kevin E. Hughes, Assi tant Secretary
To verify the authenticity of this Power of Attorney, please call us at 1-800-421-3880.
Please refer to the above -named Attorneys) -in -Fact and the details of the bond to which this Power of Attorney is attached