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Item # 21
zr City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
December 17, 2024
TOPIC: Emergency On -Call Water and Sewer Clean Up Services
AGENDA TITLE
Agreements with Houston & Harris PCS, Inc., T.E. Roberts, Inc., and Paulus
Engineering, Inc. for Emergency On -Call Water and Sewer Clean Up Services
(Specification No. 24-054) (Non -General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Houston & Harris PCS, Inc.,
T.E. Roberts, Inc., and Paulus Engineering, Inc. for emergency on -call water and sewer
clean up services, for a term beginning January 1, 2025 and expiring December 31,
2027, with a provision for one, two year renewal, for a total aggregate amount not to
exceed $775,000 for the term of the contract, including the optional renewal (Core
Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes
DISCUSSION
The Public Works Agency Water (PWA)'s Resources Division maintains the City's water
and sewer system comprised of approximately 444 miles of water mains and 390 miles
of sewer mains. The selected contractors will clean up debris, mud, dirt, and sludge
associated with water main breaks and sewer system overflows on an as -needed basis.
Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 24-054 for on -call emergency water and sewer
cleanup services was advertised on August 8, 2024 (Exhibit 1), on the City's online bid
management and publication system. Eight proposals were received; four were
determined to be responsible and responsive to the specifications and met the City's
requirements. Four proposals were evaluated by a selection committee for content and
responsiveness to the RFP. Based on the criteria outlined in the RFP, the following
summarizes the top three responding firms and their ranking:
Company
Location
Rank
Houston & Harris PCS, Inc.
San Bernardino, CA
1
TE Roberts, Inc.
Irvine, CA
2
Paulus Engineering, Inc.
Anaheim, CA
3
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Staff recommends Houston & Harris PCS, Inc., T.E. Roberts, Inc., and Paulus
Engineering, Inc. be retained for on -call emergency cleanup services (Exhibits 2-4).
These three firms have demonstrated that they have the experience and resources
needed to respond to a variety of the City's needs during emergency situations.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $52,000 and $25,500 are budgeted and available for
expenditure in FY 2024-25 in the Water Systems Maintenance and Sanitary Sewer
Service, Contract Services -Professional expenditure accounts.
Funding for subsequent fiscal years will be included in the proposed budgets for City
Council consideration.
Fiscal Year
Accounting
Fund
Accounting Unit,
Amount
Unit —
Description
Account Description
Account #
Contract 3-Year Term
FY 24-25
06017641-
Water
Water Systems
$52,000
(Jan -Jun)
62300
Maintenance, Contract
Services -Professional
05617640-
Sewer
Sanitary Sewer Service,
$25,500
62300
Contract Services -
Professional
FY 25-26
06017641-
Water
Water Systems
$104,000
62300
Maintenance, Contract
Services -Professional
05617640-
Sewer
Sanitary Sewer Service,
$51,000
62300
Contract Services -
Professional
FY 26-27
06017641-
Water
Water Systems
$104,000
62300
Maintenance, Contract
Services -Professional
05617640-
Sewer
Sanitary Sewer Service,
$51,000
62300
Contract Services -
Professional
Renewal Option
2-Year Term
FY 27-28
06017641-
Water
Water Systems
$104,000
62300
Maintenance, Contract
Services -Professional
05617640-
Sewer
Sanitary Sewer Service,
$51,000
62300
Contract Services -
Professional
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Fiscal Year
Accounting
Fund
Accounting Unit,
Amount
Unit —
Description
Account Description
Account #
FY 28-29
06017641-
Water
Water System
$104,000
62300
Maintenance, Contract
Services -Professional
05617640-
Sewer
Sanitary Sewer Service,
$51,000
62300
Contract Services -
Professional
FY 29-30
06017641-
Water
Water Systems
$52,000
(July -Dec)
62300
Maintenance, Contract
Services -Professional
05617640-
Sewer
Sanitary Sewer Service,
$25,500
62300
Contract Services -
Professional
Total:
$775,000
EXHIBIT(S)
1. RFP No. 24-054
2. Agreement with Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc.
3. Agreement with T.E. Roberts, Inc.
4. Agreement with Paulus Engineering, Inc.
Submitted By: Nabil Saba, P.E., Executive Director — Public Works Agency
Approved By: Alvaro Nunez, City Manager
EXHIBIT 1
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO.: 24-054
FOR
ON -CALL EMERGENCY WATER AND SEWER CLEANUP
SERVICES
CITY OF SANTA ANA
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
220 S Daisy Avenue, Building A
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Kathia Reyes
Project Manager
(714) 647- 3319 Office
KReyes2@santa-ana.org
roved for Release:
Nabil Saba, PE
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
KEY RFP DATES: The schedule below is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of City, with
appropriate notice to prospective Proposers.
Issue Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
Deadline for Requests for Information: Thursday, August 15, 2024; at 12:00 P.M.
Proposal Due Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024; at 2:00 P.M.
Projected Award Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
BACKGROUND...........................................................................................................................3
II.
OVERVIEW OF PROJECT..........................................................................................................
3
III,
TERM OF AGREEMENT............................................................................................................
3
IV.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.. ....................................... .............. __ .........................................
3
V.
RESPONSE TO RFP..................................................................................................................
3
VI.
CERTIFICATIONS (ATTACHMENTS).........................................................................................
7
VII.
REFERENCES............................................................................................................................8
VIII.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE.........................................................................
8
IX.
SELECTION PROCEDURES & CRITERIA.................................................................................
8
X.
WITHDRAWALS.......................................................................................................................
10
XI.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. ...................................................................................
10
XII.
AWARD OF AGREEMENT........................................................................................................
14
XIII.
IMPLEMENTATION..................................................................................................................
15
EXHIBITS
Exhibits provided herein for Prop osers'reference only.
EXHIBIT I — SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT II — SAMPLE AGREEMENT
ATTACHMENTS
A PROPOSER'S CERTIFICATION, PROPOSAL PRICING
B REFERENCES
C PROPOSER'S STATEMENT
D NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
E NON -LOBBYING CERTIFICATION
F NON-DISCRIMINATION CERTIFICATION
G SUBCONTRACTOR DESIGNATION FORM
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BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Ana, California, is rich in culture and pride, the county seat of Orange County,
and encompasses an area of approximately 27 square miles. For more information, please visit
https://www.santa-ana.orgl
II. OVERVIEW OF PROJECT
The City of Santa Ana (City) is seeking Proposals from qualified contractors (Proposers) to
provide On Call Emergency Water and Sewer Cleanup services. See EXHIBIT I for complete
Scope of Services.
The term "Vendor", "Proposer", "Firm", "Consultants", and "Contractor" shall refer to any legal
entity or entities submitting a proposal in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP).
I11. TERM OF AGREEMENT
The anticipated term of the agreement is for an initial period of three (3) years. The City may, at
its discretion, extend the agreement with the same or more limited scope of required services for
one (1) additional two (2) year period, upon mutual agreement contingent upon City Council
approval, or City Manager or City Attorney authorization, as appropriate. The total term of the
awarded agreement shall not exceed five (5) years.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1) Contractor must have been in business continuously for the most recent five (5) years prior
to the date of this RFP.
2) Minimum three (3) most recent years of experience performing similar services as those
detailed in the Scope of Services section of this RFP.
V. RESPONSE TO RFP
A. SUBMITTAL_ INSTRUCTIONS
It is the responsibility of the Proposer to ensure that any proposals submitted have been
uploaded to PlanetBids prior to the RFP due date and time. Proposals, including all required
sections and forms, shall be submitted electronically via the City's Bid Management System,
PlanetBids. No other form of submittal will be accepted.
PlanetBids will not accept late proposals and no exceptions shall be made. Proposers will
receive an e-bid confirmation number with a time stamp from PlanetBids indicating that their
proposal was submitted successfully. The City will only receive and consider those proposals
that were transmitted successfully. Submit proposal online at:
http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanvlD=20137.
Proposer shall be solely responsible for informing itself with respect to the proper utilization
of the bid management system, for ensuring the capability of their computer system to upload
the required documents, and for the stability of their internet service. Failure of the Proposer
to successfully submit an electronic proposal shall be at the Proposer's sole risk and no relief
will be given for late and/or improperly submitted proposals. Proposers experiencing any
technical difficulties with the bid submission process may contact PlanetBids at (818) 992-
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1771. Questions of an operational nature may be directed to the City's assigned Buyer.
Neither the City, nor PlanetBids, makes any guarantee as to the timely availability of
assistance, or assurance that any given problem will be resolved by the bid submission
deadline.
Proposals shall NOT be sent via telegraphic, electronic, or facsimile means.
All notifications, updates and addenda will be posted online on PlanetBids at
https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanylD=20137. Proposers shall be
responsible for monitoring the site to obtain information regarding this solicitation. Failure to
respond to required updates may result in a determination of a nonresponsive proposal.
B. COMMUNICATION / CONTACT WITH CITY STAFF
Unless otherwise authorized herein, Proposers who are considering submitting a proposal in
response to this RFP, or who submit a proposal in response to this RFP, are only to
communicate with the assigned Project Manager(s), and no other City staff about this RFP
from the date this RFP is issued until a contract is awarded. The City will provide all official
communication concerning this RFP in writing via the City's Bid Management System,
PlanetBids.
The City will not be responsible for or bound by any oral communication or any other
information or contact that occurs outside the official communication process specified
herein, unless confirmed in writing by the designated Project Manager(s).
C. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR CLARIFICATION / QUESTIONS
Questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted via PlanetBids. Responses to all questions
will be posted on PlanetBids no later than the date and time shown at the schedule of key
RFP dates on the cover page of this RFP. All prospective Proposers are advised to visit
PlanetBids on a regular basis as responses may be posted earlier than the date above (if
applicable). No verbal requests or responses will be accepted. Significant interpretations or
clarifications will be addressed via addenda to this RFP.
Significant interpretations or clarifications and responses to questions received by the
deadline will be addressed via addenda to this RFP, which will be released and posted on
PlanetBids under the "Addenda/Emails" tab.
D. EXCEPTIONS
Requests submitted for City's consideration of proposed terms and conditions, including
modifications to the City's RFP and/or Contract terms and conditions must be submitted by
the deadline for questions. Such requests should include an attachment in Word or PDF
format on formal company letterhead that shows the requested modifications. Should the
Proposer be considered for award recommendation and progress into the negotiations
phase, the requests for exceptions or modifications to the City's terms and conditions will be
discussed at that time. The City will not accept any requests after the deadline for questions
and reserves the right to reject or strike any requests for exceptions or additional terms and
conditions related to Agreement, RFP, and insurance and indemnification terms and
conditions.
E. ADDENDA
Any changes in RFP from the date of release to date of submittal will result in an addendum
or amendment. Notification of such addendum or amendment shall be posted on City's
PlanetBids system, https://www.pIanetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?Company_ID=20137.
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Proposers shall be responsible for monitoring the site to obtain information regarding this
solicitation.
F. UNDERSTANDING PROPOSAL
It is the responsibility of each Proposer to inquire about any criteria, condition, term, provision,
or requirement of the RFP that the Proposer does not understand. Responses to inquiries,
if they significantly change or clarify the RFP requirements or any aspect of the procurement
process, will be forwarded by addenda to all Proposers. The City will not be bound by any
oral responses to inquiries. By submitting proposals, Proposers assert that they have fully
read the RFP and any addenda issued by the City, the proposed Contract and any other
Contract Documents, and affirm that the terms and conditions stated therein are fully
understood and are acceptable to the Proposer. Each Proposer accepts the terms and
conditions of the Contract Documents and indicates their ability and willingness to perform
the requested services under such terms and conditions. Any exceptions to the terms and
conditions set forth in the Contract Document shall be submitted to the City by the deadline
to submit requests for information or clarification/questions set forth herein.
G. PROPOSAL CONTENTS
Proposals are to be prepared in such a way as to provide a straightforward, concise
delineation of capabilities to satisfy the requirements of this RFP. Colored displays,
promotional materials, photographs etc., are not necessary or desired. Emphasis should be
concentrated on conformance to RFP instructions, responsiveness to the RFP requirements,
and on completeness and clarity of content. Digital dividers and clear organization of content
and material are encouraged.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
SOQ must include a Table of Contents and be limited to a maximum of 20 pages
(excluding City's required Certifications listed in Section Vill below; Proposal Cover
Letter, section dividers, table of contents, front/back cover pages). The page limitation
includes all appendices, attachments, and supplemental information. Additionally, SOQ
must include the following:
a. Cover Letter
Proposals shall include a letter signed by a principal or authorized representative who
can make legally binding commitments for the entity. Include type of business entity.
Cover Letter shall not exceed one page.
Cover letter must be addressed to the following City Project Manager:
Kathia Reyes, Project Manager
City of Santa Ana — Public Works Agency
220 S. Daisy Avenue, M-85
Santa Ana, CA 92703
b. Services Provided
A description of proposed services to be provided and how they meet the needs of the
City as described in EXHIBIT I — Scope of Services.
c. Aareement Statement
Proposal shall include a statement outlining your concurrence or reference to concerns
previously submitted with any and all provisions contained in EXHIBIT II — Sample
Agreement of this RFP (if any).
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d. Firm and Team Experience
Proposal shall include a profile of the firm's experience including the following:
A general description of the firm, including size and number of employees
working directly with the City on this agreement.
Firm's nearest address serving the City of Santa Ana and headquarters
address.
iii. Name and contact information of the supervising Project Manage/Principal
Agent, to be assigned to the agreement. The Project Manager/Principal Agent
shall be the primary contact person to represent your firm and will be the
person to conduct the presentation, if invited to an interview.
iv. Resumes for all key staff proposed describing relevant experience.
e. Proposed Work Plan
Proposal shall include a statement demonstrating the firm's understanding of the
Scope of Services.
Additionally, proposed work plan shall include Proposers':
Anticipated approach to performing services as specified herein;
Suggestions or special concerns the evaluation committee should take into
consideration (if any);
iii. Description of deliverables and implementation plan. Proposer shall submit a
general description of the deliverables, implementation plan, and timeline.
f. References
Attachment B — References shall be submitted for similar projects performed for state
and/or similar government clients.
2. Cost Proposal
All Proposers are required to submit a fixed rate fee with their Cost Proposal. Pricing
instructions should be clearly defined to ensure fees proposed can be compared and
evaluated. Cost Proposal must include a payment schedule if applicable. City reserves
the right to negotiate compensation and/or payment schedule prior to award of any
resulting agreement. If providing hourly rate sheets, Proposer shall not include rate
ranges or averages.
The City shall not provide reimbursement for travel -related expenses, mileage, parking,
lodging, meals, incidental fees, insurance, freightfshipping and handling/delivery, and any
other business expenses, supplies and materials related to providing services as
specified herein. Additional costs will not be considered and will not be reimbursed by the
City, therefore, such costs must be absorbed in Proposer's cost proposal fee structure.
Any language related to travel reimbursement shall be stricken from the document by the
City and if not stricken, shall be deemed invalid.
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Proposals shall be valid for a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) days following
Proposal deadline. The cost for developing the Proposal is the sole responsibility of the
Proposer, All Proposals submitted become property of the City.
Pricing shall remain firm for the entire initial Agreement term. Thereafter, any proposed
pricing adjustment for follow-on renewal periods shall be submitted to the City
Representative in writing at least ninety (90) days prior to the new Agreement term. The
City reserves the right to accept, reject, or negotiate any proposed pricing adjustment not
to exceed the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (CPI) data as follows;
Los Angeles -Long Beach -Anaheim, CA; All Urban Consumers; Not Seasonally Adjusted;
annualized change comparing the most recent month's reported data to the same month
of the prior year. (This information may be found on the U.S. Department of Labor's
website at www.bls.gov.)
H. PROTEST PROCEDURES
Only respondents who have actually submitted a proposal may file a "protest" to an RFP with
the City's Purchasing Department. In order for a Proposer's protest to be considered valid,
the protest must:
Be filed in writing before 5:00 p.m. of the 5th business day following the posting of
RFP ResultslNotice of Intent to Award on the City's online bidding system;
2. Clearly identify the specific irregularity or accusation;
3. Clearly identify the specific City staff determination or recommendation being
protested;
4. Specify, in detail, the grounds of the protest and the facts supporting the protest; and
5. Include all relevant, supporting documentation with the protest at time of filing.
If the protest does not comply with each of these requirements, it will be rejected as invalid.
If the protest is valid, the City's Purchasing manager, or other designated City staff member,
shall review the basis of the protest and ask relevant information. The decision from the
Purchasing Manager, or his/her designee, is final and no further appeals will be considered.
VI. CERTIFICATIONS (ATTACHMENTS)
In addition to the SOQ, Narrative/Technical Proposal, and Cost Proposal, the following forms,
included in this RFP, shall be signed and included as part of the proposal submittal package:
• Attachment A:
Proposer's Certification and Proposal Item Pricing
• Attachment B:
References
• Attachment C:
Proposer's Statement
• Attachment D:
Non -Collusion Affidavit
• Attachment E:
Non -Lobbying Certification
• Attachment F:
Non -Discrimination Certification
• Attachment G:
Subcontractor Designation Form
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The proposal must be completely responsive to the RFP. Incomplete proposals will be deemed
as nonresponsive and will be rejected. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals
submitted and no representation is made hereby that any commitment will be awarded pursuant
to this RFP or otherwise.
PLEASE NOTE.
All forms above must be signed by a representative of the Firm that is legally
authorized to contractually bind the Proposer.
• City will not waive notarization requirement when applicable on any of the required
attachments.
VII. REFERENCES
Contractor shall provide three (3) references from other similar public agencies for which services
similar to those specified in this RFP have been performed, including contact names and
telephone numbers. Use ATTACHMENT B — References. The respondent grants permission
for the City to contact any individuals listed as references.
City may disqualify a Proposer if.•
• References fail to substantiate Proposer's description of services and
deliverables provided; or
• References fail to support that Proposer has a continuing pattern of providing
capable, productive, and skilled personnel, or
• City is unable to reach the point of contact with reasonable effort. It is the
Proposer's responsibility to inform the point of contact(s) of normal City
working hours.
VIII. MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
See EXHIBIT It — Sample Agreement
IX. SELECTION PROCEDURES & CRITERIA
A. Evaluation: The City will establish a proposal review committee. The review committee will
evaluate proposals based on the response to the RFP, which includes adherence to outlined
directions and format, and the City evaluation criteria set forth below.
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B. Scoring Criteria: Proposers will be ranked by the review committee based on the following
criteria:
CATEGORY
POINTS
Responsiveness to RFP
• Proposal's compliance with the requirements of this RFP.
• Scope of Services offered including ability to provide optional services.
30
• The value to any new and/or innovative product or service suggestions or
other new ideas and enhancements.
Understanding of Need
• Include milestones of completion of key tasks, to be completed by
20
specific team members.
Relevant Project Experience/Schedule of Delivery
• Relevant project experience within the last 5 years, including experience
with public agencies.
• The experience, resources, and qualifications of the firm and individuals
20
assigned to this account, including manager, supervisor and assigned
staff.
Cost of Proposal
• Fees
20
• Hourly Rates
References
• References that are similar in size and project scope to the City.
10
TOTAL POSSIBLE SCORE
100
C. Rankings: A final score will be calculated for each submitted proposal and used to rank
Proposers. Based upon the foregoing criteria, all proposals shall be ranked by score. Only
those proposals receiving a score above 70 will be considered for award. The City reserves
the right to award the contract to any proposer(s) with a score above 70. The review
committee will evaluate proposers based on their response to the RFP and the City
evaluation criteria set forth above.
D. Interviews: The review committee may invite the proposers to interview. If invited to interview,
Proposers must be prepared to include key personnel in the interview and/or presentation.
The City reserves the right to seek additional information from any or all Proposers invited to
present proposals. A final score will be calculated for each submitted proposal and used to
rank Proposers. City reserves the right to begin negotiations and enter into a contract without
holding interviews, or further discussions.
E. Selection: The City is under no obligation to accept any proposal and reserves the right to
negotiate with respondents as to fees and terms. The City may reject proposals at its sole
discretion. If proposal fails to satisfy any requirements outlined in this RFP, it may be
considered non -responsive and may be rejected.
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The City shall not be obligated to accept the lowest priced proposals, but will make awards
in the best interests of the City after all factors have been evaluated. The review committee
will recommend the qualified Proposers to the City Council or City Manager for award of
contract, as appropriate.
X. WITHDRAWALS
Proposers are responsible for verifying all prices and information before submitting a proposal.
Prior to the proposal due date, the Proposer or Proposer's representative may withdraw the
proposal by providing written notice of the proposal withdrawal to the City Contact/Project
Manager. Verbal or telephonic withdrawals are not permissible.
XI. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The awarded Contractor hereby certifies that it will comply, as applicable, with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), 42 USC §§ 12101 et seq., and its implementing
regulations, including Subtitle A, Title II of the ADA. Contractor will not discriminate against
persons with disabilities nor against persons due to their relationship to or association with a
person with a disability. Any contract entered into by the awarded Contractor (or any
subcontract thereof), relating to this RFP, shall be subject to the provisions of this paragraph.
B. CITY BUSINESS LICENSE
The selected proposer must obtain a City of Santa Ana Business License prior to the
execution of a contract and must provide a copy to the Buyer assigned to this RFP. The
awarded party shall maintain a current business license throughout the term of the resulting
contract. Procedure to obtain a City of Santa Ana Business License is available by contacting
the Finance and Management Services, Business Tax Office at (714) 647-5447 or on the
City's website: www.santa-ana.org
C. CITY RIGHT TO REJECT
The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted and no representation is
made hereby that any agreement will be awarded pursuant to this RFP or otherwise. The
City reserves the right to accept or reject the combined or separate components of this
proposal in part or in its entirety or to waive any minor inconsistency, informality or technical
defect in the proposal.
D. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Contractor shall exercise reasonable care and diligence to prevent any actions or conditions
that could result in a conflict with the best interests of the City. This obligation shall apply to
the Contractor; the Contractor's employees, agents, and Subcontractors associated with
accomplishing work and services hereunder. The Contractor's efforts shall include, but not
be limited to, establishing precautions to prevent its employees, agents, and Subcontractors
from providing or offering gifts, entertainment, payments, loans or other considerations which
could be deemed to influence or appear to influence City staff or elected officers from acting
in the best interests of the City.
Each Proposer must disclose any existing or potential conflict of interest relative to the
performance of the contractual services resulting from this RFP. Any such relationship that
might be perceived or represented as a conflict should be disclosed. The City reserves the
right to disqualify any Proposer on the grounds of actual or apparent conflict of interest.
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No person, firm, or subsidiary thereof who has been awarded this Contract may be awarded
a Contract for the provision of services, the delivery of supplies, or the provision of any other
related action which is required, suggested, or otherwise deemed appropriate as an end
product of this Contract. Therefore, Contractor is precluded from contracting for any work
recommended as a result of this Contract.
E. CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE
Pre -Contractual Expenses: The City is not liable for any costs incurred by Proposers prior to
entering into a formal contract. Costs of developing a response to this RFP, are entirely the
responsibility of the Proposer, and shall not be reimbursed in any manner by the City. Pre -
contractual expenses are not to be included in the cost proposal. Pre -contractual expenses
include, but are not limited to, preparation of the proposal, submission of the proposal and
additional information, attendance at pre -proposal conference, negotiating any matter related
to this RFP with City, and/or any other expenses incurred by the Proposer prior to the date
of award and execution, if any, of the contract.
Other Expenses: The Contractor will be responsible for all costs related to photo copying,
telephone communications, fax communications, and parking while on City sites during the
performance of work and services under this Contract.
F. CONTRACTOR'S PROJECT MANAGER/KEY PERSONNEL
Except as formally approved by the City, the key personnel identified in Contractor's proposal
shall be the individuals who will actually complete the work. Changes in staffing must be
reported in writing and approved by the City. The City shall have the right to require the
removal and replacement of the Contractor's Project Manager and key personnel under the
awarded contract. The City shall notify the Contractor in writing of such action. The City is
not required to provide any reason, rationale, or additional factual information if it elects to
request any specific key personnel be removed from performing services under the awarded
contract. The City shall review and approve the appointment of the replacement for the
Contractor's personnel. Said approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Standards of Conduct: Contractor's personnel shall be courteous and maintain good working
relationships with all stakeholders, state or outside agencies, other team members and staff
within the City.
G. COST PROPOSAL
The awarded Contractor agrees to provide the purchased services at the costs, rates, and
fees as set forth in their Fee Schedule in response to this RFP. No other costs, rates or fees
shall be payable to the awarded Subcontractor for implementation of their proposal.
H. DATA RETENTION
Contractor shall be responsible for retaining data, records, and documentation for the
preparation of required items. These materials shall be made available to and as requested
by City.
All materials, documents, data or information obtained from the City Data files or any City
medium furnished to Contractor in the performance of an awarded contract will at all times
remain the property of the City. Such data or information may not be used or copied for direct
or indirect use by Contractor after completion or termination of this Contract without the
express written consent of the City. All materials, documents, data or information, including
copies, must be returned to the City at the end of the contract.
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All data, documents and other products used, developed, or produced during response
preparation of the RFP will become property of the City. All responses to the RFP shall
become property of the City. Proposer information identified as proprietary shall be
maintained confidential, to the extent allowed under the California Public Records Act,
I. DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE
The awarded Contractor certifies compliance with Government Code Section 8355 in matters
relating to providing a drug -free workplace. Failure to comply with these requirements may
result in suspension of payments under the Contract or termination of the contract or both,
and the Contractor may be ineligible for award of any future City contracts.
J. EXAMINATION
Proposer represents that it has thoroughly examined and become familiar with the services
and responsibilities required this RFP and that it is capable of effectively and efficiently
performing quality work to achieve the City's objectives. Any attachments referenced herein
or any interpretations, clarifications or amendments subsequently posted in relation to this
RFP are fully incorporated.
Any irregularities or lack of clarity in the RFP should be brought to the designated City
Contact/Project Manager's attention as soon as possible so that corrective addenda may be
furnished to prospective Proposers.
Proposals which appear unrealistic in the terms of technical commitments, lack of technical
competence, or are indicative of failure to comprehend the complexity and risk of this
contract, may be rejected.
K. EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
Upon successful negotiations, the City and the selected Proposer will enter into an
Agreement similar to that as shown in EXHIBIT II — Sample Agreement of this RFP. If a
Proposer is unwilling or unable to execute an Agreement within thirty (30) days after being
notified of selection under this RFP, the City reserves the right to disqualify them without any
further obligation
L. FISCAL NONFUNDING CLAUSE
In the event sufficient budgeted funds are not available for a new fiscal period, the City shall
retain the right to notify the provider of such occurrence in writing at least thirty (30) days
before the end of the current fiscal period and terminate the contract on the last day of the
current fiscal period without penalty or expense to the City.
M. JOINT OFFERSISUBCONSULTANTS
Where two or more Proposers desire to submit a single proposal in response to this RFP,
they should do so on a prime sub -consultant basis. The City intends to contract with a single
firm, also known as the prime, and not with multiple firms doing business as a joint venture.
Should the use of sub -consultants be offered, the Proposer shall provide the same
assurances of competence for the sub -consultant plus the demonstrated ability to manage
and supervise the subcontracted work. Sub -consultants shall not be allowed to further
subcontract with others for work under the Agreement. The provisions of the Agreement shall
apply to all sub -consultants in the same manner as the Proposer. The proposer is responsible
for all the actions taken by their sub -contractor.
The City reserves the right to reject, replace and approve any and all Subcontractors. All
Subcontractor(s) shall be identified in the response to the RFP and the City reserves the right
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to reject any proposed Subcontractor(s). Subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the
prime Contractor and the City shall assume no liability of such Subcontractors.
N. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Contractor is considered an independent Contractor and neither Contractor, its employees,
nor anyone working under Contractor will be considered an agent or an employee of City.
Neither Contractor, its employees, nor anyone working under Contractor, will qualify for
workers' compensation or other fringe benefits of any kind through City.
O. LITIGATION STATUS
Each Proposer must include in its proposal a complete disclosure of any alleged significant
prior or ongoing contract failures, any civil or criminal litigation or investigation pending which
involves the Proposer or in which the Proposer has been judged guilty or liable. Failure to
comply with the terms of this provision will disqualify any proposal. The City reserves the
right to reject any proposal based upon the Proposer's prior history with the City or with any
other party, which documents, without limitation, unsatisfactory performance, adversarial or
contentious demeanor, significant failure(s) to meet contract milestones or other contractual
failures.
P. NEGOTIATIONS
The City reserves the right to negotiate final contract terms with any Proposer selected. The
contract between the parties will consist of the RFP together with any modifications thereto,
and the awarded Contractor's proposal, together with any modifications and clarifications
thereto that are submitted at the request of the City during the evaluation and negotiation
process. In the event of any conflict or contradiction between or among these documents,
the documents shall control in the following order of precedence: the final executed contract,
the RFP, any modifications and clarifications to the awarded Contractor's proposal, and the
awarded Contractor's proposal. Specific exceptions to this general rule may be noted in the
final executed contract.
Negotiations shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure to competing Contractors
unless and until an agreement is reached. If contract negotiations cannot be concluded
successfully, the City reserves the right to negotiate a contract with another Contractor or
withdraw the RFP.
Q. NON -PAYMENTS
Note that payments will NOT be made for any unsatisfactory work until corrected. In the event
of nonpayment of undisputed sums by the City, Contractor shall give the City thirty (30)
working days to cure the alleged breach.
R. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
The City has permanent ownership of all directly connected and derivative materials produced
under this contract by the Contractor. All documents, reports and other incidental or derivative
work or materials furnished hereunder shall become and remains the sole property of the City
and may be used by the City as it may require without additional cost to the City. Contractor
shall provide the City copies of documents upon its request at any time. None of the documents,
reports and other incidental or derivative work or furnished materials shall be used by the
Contractor without the express written consent of the City.
S. PARKING
The City will not provide free parking and/or reimbursement for the cost of parking while
providing services and conducting business with the City.
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T. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Contractor staff shall be courteous to the public and City staff utilizing facilities where
Contractor is performing work, but shall be responsive only to the requests of the City's
Project Manager or designee. Contractor staff shall direct all inquiries to Project Manager or
designee.
Contractor acknowledges that City locations consist of public -use facilities and recognizes
the obligation to ensure Contractor personnel and agents maintain the highest level of
professional standards in attire, decorum, and interaction with the public and City personnel.
U. PROJECT MANAGER
The selected Proposer will assume responsibility for all services in its proposal. The selected
Proposer shall identify a sole point of contact, Project Manager, with the greatest
knowledge in regard to the required service operations and contractual matters, including
payment of any and all charges resulting from the Agreement.
V. PROPOSAL VALIDITY
Services, pricing, and warranties indicated in a Proposer's Proposal must be valid for a period
of 180 days at minimum after the submission of the Proposal.
W. PUBLIC AGENCIES
Other public agencies, as defined by California Government Code Section 6500, may choose
to use the terms of this Contract, subject to Contractor's acceptance. The City is not liable or
responsible for any obligations related to a subsequent contract between Contractor and
another public agency.
X. PUBLIC RECORDS
Proposals will become public record after the award of a contract unless the proposal or
specific parts of the proposal can be shown to be exempt by law. Each Proposer may clearly
label all or part of a proposal as "CONFIDENTIAL" provided that the Proposer thereby agrees
to indemnify and defend the City for honoring such a designation. The failure to so label any
information that is released by the City shall constitute a complete waiver of any and all claims
for damages caused by any release of the information. Proposer information identified as
proprietary shall be maintained confidential, to the extent allowed under the California Public
Records Act.
Y. SUBCONTRACTORS
Proposals in response to this RFP must identify any Subcontractors, and outline the
contractual relationship between the Awarded Subcontractor and each Subcontractor. An
official of each proposed Subcontractor must sign, and include as part of the proposal
submitted by the Prime Contractor, a statement to the effect that the Subcontractor has read
and will agree to abide by the awarded Contractor's obligations. Any Subcontractor proposed
after award of contract must be approved by the City before commencement of work.
The City will look solely to the awarded Contractor for the performance of all contractual
obligations which may result from an award based on this RFP, and the awarded Contractor
shall not be relieved for the non-performance of any or all Subcontractors.
XII. AWARD OF AGREEMENT
Selected Contractor(s) will be notified in writing. Any award is contingent upon the successful
negotiation of final contract terms.
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A. EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
A standard agreement is included as EXHIBIT 11 Sample Agreement of this RFP. "Proposer"
will hereinafter be referred to as "Consultant" or "Contractor' in standard agreement. The
term of the agreement will begin after the agreement is fully executed, and all required bonds,
insurance documents and contents of the payment information packet have been received
and approved.
XIII. IMPLEMENTATION
A. KICK-OFF MEETINGS
The successful proposer will be required to meet with City staff prior to commencement of
services or at any time as required by the City, to discuss and agree on operational issues
including transition of services and scheduling.
B. NOTICE TO PROCEED
Prior to issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed (NTP), Consultants shall provide all required
bonds, insurance documents, and contents of the Information Packet for review and
approval by the City. "On -Call" contracts require the City Project Managers to request a
project/task proposal from Consultants on an "as -needed" basis. Proposals will then be
evaluated by City Staff and written NTPs will be issued accordingly per task order.
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EXHIBIT I
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contractor/Consultant shall perform services as set forth below.
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Ana (City) intends to select up to three (3) qualified contractors to provide Emergency
Water and Sewer cleanup services on an as -needed basis.
The City of Santa Ana is located in the County of Orange in Southern California and encompasses
27.2 square miles and a population over 309,000 people.
The City of Santa Ana's Public Works Agency — Water Resources Division oversees and maintains
the daily operations of the Water System and Sanitary Sewer System. The City of Santa Ana's
water system has an average day demand of about 30 MG with 45,000 services. It is comprised of
approximately 480 miles of water main, 45 MG of storage at 8 sites, 7 MWD connections, 20
groundwater wells, 7 pump stations, 4 pressure regulating stations and utilizes 2 pressure zones.
The City's sanitary sewer system has approximately 9,000 manholes, 400 miles of sewer mains and
2 lift stations. The sewer system collects all sewage and transports it to the Orange County
Sanitation District for treatment.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK - GENERAL
The successful contractor shall provide all labor, material, and supplies necessary to complete
cleanup of debris, mud, dirt, and sludge associated with water main breaks and sewer system
overflows (SSO's). Contractor shall provide and maintain in good repair all equipment necessary to
perform the required services and related tasks.
The Contractor shall be available on an on -call basis, 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
with the ability to arrive on -site at the City location within two hours of notification. Regular
business hours are considered from 7 am to 5 pm (Monday through Friday). Any time outside of
regular business hours of operation may be considered "after hours/weekends/holidays." The
Contractor shall haul and dispose of the vacuumed materials and debris to the Orange County
Sanitation District's (OCSD) facilities or an approved waste handling facility.
The Contractor shall be an independent Contractor capable of providing experienced,
knowledgeable and professional staff. The Contractor shall be responsive and maintain excellent
working relationships with city residents, businesses, government officials and City staff. The
Contractor shall provide adequate staffing levels at all times and adhere to established schedules.
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK — SEWER EMERGENCY CLEANUP SERVICES
Several actions must be taken to properly cleanup and mitigate potential effects, including, but
are not limited to:
• Use straw wattle and/or sandbags to protect storm drain from debris, install straw wattle
on site;
• Application of absorbent material;
• Removal of contaminated soil and used absorbent;
• Flushing the SSO site including gutters and affected area with clean water;
• Vacuum all wash down water into the Contractor's vacuum truck;
• Use of a city issued construction meter shall be necessary when accessing the city's water
hydrants.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK — WATER EMERGENCY CLEANUP SERVICES
Several actions must be taken to properly cleanup and mitigate potential effects, including, but
are not limited to:
• Use straw wattle and/or sandbags to protect storm drain from debris, install straw wattle
on site;
• Cleanup of debris on the roadways, mud/debris on the roadway;
• Vacuum all wash down water into the Contractor's vacuum truck;
• Use of a city issued construction meter shall be necessary when accessing the city's water
hydrants.
DISTRIBUTION OF WORK
The Contractor(s) selected for this work shall provide written, "not to exceed" estimates as
requested by the City for services. These estimates shall include: number of employees, job
classifications, equipment, estimated material costs, and number of hours required for the waste
cleanup job. All hours worked and paid under this contract shall be for productive hours at the job
site. All commuting to and from the work site, and or mobilization of equipment shall not be charged
directly. But, shall be considered overhead and included in the rate for labor. No additional
compensation will be allowed.
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to ensure they have all information deemed necessary to
prepare accurate estimates. The contractor shall respond to City requests for estimates by end of
business day. If multiple Contractors have been awarded a contract, the lowest responsive bid
amongst the selected Contractors shall be awarded the corresponding job order. No work shall be
allowed to proceed until authorized by the City.
PREVAILING WAGE
The Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California has ascertained
the prevailing rate of per diem wages in dollars, based on a working day of eight hours, for each
craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute any construction or maintenance contract,
which may be awarded by Public Works. The current prevailing wage rates as adopted by the
Director of the Department of Industrial Relations are incorporated herein by reference and may
be accessed at http://www.dir.ca.gov/.
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The Contractor is required to pay the prevailing wage rate referred to above and is responsible for
selecting the classification of workers which will be required to perform this service in accordance
with the Contractor's method of performing the work. Pursuant to Section 1775 of the Labor Code
(State of California) Contractor shall forfeit $50 for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each
worker paid less than the stipulated prevailing wage rates for any public work done under this
Contract or by any subcontractor.
SAFETY & HEALTH REQUIREMENT
The Contractor shall comply with the applicable health and safety regulations and requirements
from CAUOSHA, State of California Construction Safety Orders and the City of Santa Ana.
TRAFFIC CONTROL
1. Traffic control shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall conform to the Work
Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH). Flashing arrow boards shall be used on
arterial streets.
2. All vehicles and or towed equipment shall carry "City of Santa Ana Authorized
Contractor' magnet sign affixed and visible. City does not provide magnets or decals,
it is solely the contractors responsibility to acquire and maintain signs.
3. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations,
ordinances, and statutes, including but not limited to these contract documents.
PROTECTION OF PROPERTY
The Contractor shall perform all work and prevent damage to public and/or private property. In the
event damage occurs, the contractor shall replace and/or repair the damaged property at no cost
to the City. Any cost incurred by the City to repair damage caused by the contractor or their
subcontractors and repaired by City staff shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and will be
deducted from any outstanding balances.
UNSATISFACTORY WORK
In the event that work performed by the Contractor is not satisfactory, the Contractor will be notified
by the City and allowed (1) calendar day to correct the deficient work at no charge to the City.
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EXHIBIT II
SAMPLE AGREEMENT
CONSULTANT -AGREEMENT
CITY OF SANTA ANA
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this day of , 20_ by and between
, ("Consultant"), and the City of Santa
Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State
of California ("City").
RECITALS
A. The City desires to retain a Consultant having special skill and knowledge in the field of:
B. Consultant represents that Consultant is able and willing to provide such services to the City.
C. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is knowledgeable in its field
and that any services performed by Consultant under this Agreement will be performed in compliance with
such standards as may reasonably be expected from a professional consulting firm in the field.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the terms and
conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant shall perform during the term of this Agreement, the tasks and obligations including all labor,
materials, tools, equipment, and incidental customary work required to fully and adequately complete the services
described and set forth in Scope of Services - Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
COMPENSATION
a. City agrees to pay, and Consultant agrees to accept as total payment for its services for City, the rates
and charges identified in Compensation - Exhibit B. The total amount to be expended during the
term of this Agreement shall not exceed $xxxxxx.
b. Payment by City shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of proper invoice evidencing
work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. Payment need not be made for work which
fails to meet the standards of performance set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected
by City.
TERM
This Agreement shall commence on [enter a Start Date or "the date first written above"] for a number (#)
year term with the option for the City to grant up to a number (#)-year renewals, exercisable by a writing by the
City Manager and the City Attorney, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 15, below.
4. PREVAILING WAGES
Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et
seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which
require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and
"maintenance" projects. If the services being performed are part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance"
project, as defined by
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the Prevailing Wage Laws, and the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Contractor agrees to
fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the
City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or
liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an independent Consultant
and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall it be construed to create an employer -
employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the
professional manner in which Consultant performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement;
however, the services to be provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable
standards and regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social
security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be responsible for all
applicable withholding taxes.
6. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or
sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies,
drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression,
including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes,
which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ("Documents & Data").
Consultant shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual
license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and
warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such
representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were provided to Consultant by the City. City
shall not be limited in any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not
within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City's sole risk.
INSURANCE (subject to RMD revision)
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Contractor shall procure and maintain
and shall require its subcontractors, if any, to obtain and maintain insurance as described below for the duration
of this Agreement:
a. Minimum Scope and Limit of Insurance
(1) Commercial General Liability (CGL). Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering
CGL on an "occurrence" basis, including products and completed operations, property
damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $1,000,000
per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall
apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate
limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
(2) Automobile Liability. ISO Form Number CA 00 01 covering any auto (Code 1), or if
Contractor has no owned autos, hired, (Code 8) and non -owned autos (Code 9), with a
limit no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
(3) Workers' Compensation. As required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and
Employer's Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily
injury or disease.
(4) Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions). Insurance appropriate to the Contractor's
profession, with a limit no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or
claims, $2,000,000 aggregate.
(5) Broader Coverage. If the Contractor maintains broader coverage and/or
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higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the
broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the Contractor. Any available
insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage
shall be available to the City.
b. Other Insurance Provisions
(1) Additional Insured Status. The City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are
to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of
work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor including materials, parts, or
equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. General liability coverage
can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Contractor's insurance (at least as
broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85 or if not available, through the addition of both CG 20
10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37 if a later edition is used).
(2) Primary Coverage. For any claims related to this contract, the Contractor's insurance
coverage shall be primary coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 as respects
the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance
maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the
Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
(3) Notice of Cancellation. Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage
shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City.
(4) Waiver of Subrogation. Contractor hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to
subrogation that any insurer of said Contractor may acquire against the City by virtue of the
payment of any loss under such insurance. Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement
that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies
regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement
from the insurer.
(5) Self -Insured Retentions. Self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the
City. The City may require the Contractor to purchase coverage with a lower retention or
provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and
defense expenses within the retention. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed
to provide, that the selfinsured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or
City.
(6) Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct
business in the state with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII, unless
otherwise acceptable to the City.
(7) Claims Made Policies. If any of the required policies provide claims -made coverage:
i. The retroactive date must be shown, and must be before the date of the contract or
beginning of contract work.
ii. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at
least five (5) years after completion of contract work.
iii. If coverage is canceled or non -renewed, and not replaced with another claims -made
policy form with a retroactive date prior to the contract effective date, the Contractor
must purchase "extending reporting" coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after
completion of work.
(8) Verification of Coverage. Contractor shall furnish the City with original Certificates of
Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable
policy language effecting coverage required by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations
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and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all policy endorsements to City before work
begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall
not waive the Contractor's obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require
complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required
by these specifications, at any time.
(9) Subcontractors. Contractor shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain
insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City
is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors.
(10) Special Risks or Circumstances. City reserves the right to modify these requirements,
including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other
special circumstances.
8. INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents,
employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal injury, damages, just
compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for personal injury, including death, and
claims for property damage, which may arise from the negligent operations of the Contractor, its subcontractors,
agents, employees, or other persons acting on its behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this
Agreement; and (2) from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable
relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and hold harmless
agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief suffered, or
alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in this Section or by reason of the terms of, or
effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs
for the defense of the City, including fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any
action by a third party challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just
compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by reason of the terms
of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its representation
in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Contractor's services are subject to Civil Code
Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims
that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor.
9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant shall defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and employees against
any and all liability, including costs, for infringement of any United States' letters patent, trademark, or copyright
infringement, including costs, contained in the work product or documents provided by Consultant to the City
pursuant to this Agreement.
10. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed under this
Agreement. Consultant shah maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the costs incurred under this
Agreement and any services, expenditures, and disbursements charged to the City for a minimum period of three
(3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this
Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of
the City to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created
pursuant to this Agreement during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data,
documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of
final payment to Consultant under this Agreement.
11. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such information is reasonably
understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees that it shall not use or disclose such information
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except in the performance of this Agreement, and further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to
protect its own information of like importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. "Confidential Information"
shall include all nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also
information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential information disclosed to either
party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of
non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available
sources; (b) is, through no fault of the Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession
of the Consultant without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e) is
independently developed by the Consultant without reference to information disclosed by the City.
12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct or indirect, which
would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this Agreement.
13. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic information, or military and
veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the
recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities
or any services provided under this Agreement. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall
comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
14, EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and Contractor, and
supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In the event of a conflict between
the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement
may not be modified except by written instrument signed by the City and by an authorized representative of
Contractor. The parties agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are
inconsistent with, or in addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Consultant or the City.
Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally
or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which is not embodied herein.
15. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Contractor, Consultant may
not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City and
any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without the City's prior written consent shall be considered
null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit the City's ability to have any of the services
which are the subject to this Agreement performed by City personnel or by other Contractors retained by City.
16. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination. In such
event. Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant compensation for all services
performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of termination, subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to deliver to the
City all work product(s) completed as of such date, and in such case such work product shall be
the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and Consultant consents to the City's use thereof
for such purposes as the City deems appropriate.
b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance specified in
the Recitals of this Agreement.
17. WAIVER
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No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or granted by the provisions
of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the party waiving the breach, failure, right
or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach,
failure, right or remedy, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing
so specifies.
18. JURISDICTION - VENUE
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity, interpretation,
performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be determined and governed by the
laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any
action or proceeding that may be brought or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
19. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses, permits,
approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder and required by the laws
and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of Santa Ana and all other governmental
agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits,
licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
20. NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by first class or certified mail, postage
prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in the manner provided in this Section, to the following
persons:
To City:
Clerk of the City Council
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
Fax: 714- 647-6956
With courtesy copies to:
Executive Director, ------- Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-xx)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
Fax:
To Contractor:
First & Last Name
Title
Consultant Firm Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Fax:
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A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter, any communication
shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail, communication shall be effective or deemed
to have been given three (3) days after it has been deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified,
with postage prepaid, and addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed
to have been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the
transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these time frames,
weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.
21. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the power, authority
and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall indemnify
City fully, including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the
event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
The Agreement is the final and complete agreement and any prior or contemporaneous
agreements for similar services between the parties is superseded by this Agreement. This shall
not apply where the Parties are currently engaged and Consultant is providing services not
contemplated by this Agreement.
C. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set forth in the
body of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written.
ATTEST:
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
By:
Assistant City Attorney
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
Nabil Saba
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
CITY OF SANTA ANA
Alvaro Nunez
Acting City Manager
CONSULTANT:
(name)
(title)
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ATTACHMENT A
PROPOSER'S CERTIFICATION, PROPOSAL PRICING
Contractor shall submit additional labor, material and equipment rates along with the Fee Schedule.
Contractor's labor and equipment rate sheet shall list rates for all labor designations, equipment and
materials. Specify and estimate any other costs associated with the system.
Certification - I certify that I have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of this Request
for Proposals. I have examined the Scope of Services (Exhibit 1) and am qualified to provide services
being requested as specified herein. I understand and agree that I am responsible for reporting any
errors, omissions or discrepancies to the City for clarification prior to the submission of my proposal.
Proposer shall attach a separate hourly rate schedule with hourly rates for staff per job
classification, and equipment. If minimum fees are applicable, please include on your rate
schedule. Hourly rates schedule, which shall include but not limited to, direct and indirect costs
for labor, for staff per job classification, material, equipment rates, overhead, incidental supplies,
travel, mileage, and fuel. Any special materials will be purchased by the contractor only after
discussed and authorized by the City's Project Manager or Designee in writing.
Maximum markup is 10% for admin costs.
Prior to commencement of services, Contractor shall provide separate quotes, upon request by
the City, which shall be approved by the City's Public Works Agency.
ON -CALL EMERGENCY WATER AND SEWER CLEANUP SERVICES
ARTERIAL STREET BID ITEMS
Item
Bid Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Total
Vacuum Truck
HR
4
1
Regular business hours
$
$
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
HR
4
2
After hours/weekends/holidays
$
$
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
HR
8
3
Regular business hours
$
$
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
HR
8
4
After hours/weekends/holidays
$
$
Fully Staffed
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Item
Bid Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Total
5
Pressure Washer Truck
Regular business hours
Fully Staffed
HR
4
$
$
6
Pressure Washer Truck
After hours/weekends/holidays
Fully Staffed
HR
4
$
$
7
Pressure Washer Truck
Regular business hours
Fully Staffed
HR
8
$
$
8
Pressure Washer Truck
After hours/weekends/holidays
Fully Staffed
HR
8
$
$
RESIDENTIAL STREET BID ITEM
Item
Bid Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Total
Vacuum Truck
9
Regular business hours
HR
4
$
$
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
10
After hours/weekends/holidays
HR
4
$
$
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
11
Regular business hours
HR
8
$
$
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
12
After hours/wee kendslholidays
HR
8
$
$
Fully Staffed
Item
Bid Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Total
13
Pressure Washer Truck
Regular business hours
Fully Staffed
HR
4
$
$
14
Pressure Washer Truck
After hours/weekends/holidays
Fully Staffed
HR
4
$
$
15
Pressure Washer Truck
Regular business hours
Fully Staffed
HR
8
$
$
16
Pressure Washer Truck
After hours/weekends/holidays
Fully Staffed
HR
8
$
$
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PROPOSER'S STATEMENT: I have read, understood and agree to the terms and conditions on all
pages of the Request for Proposals. Upon request, I will transfer and deliver goods or services to the
City in accordance with said terms and conditions.
LEGAL NAME OF COMPANY
BUSINESS ADDRESS
PRINTED NAME OF AUTHORIZED AGENT
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT DATE
FEDERAL ID NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE)
PHONE AND FAX NUMBERS
TITLE
E-MAIL ADDRESS
CONTRACTOR LICENSE NUMBER
(IFAPPLICABLE)
CITY OF SANTA ANA BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER
(PLEASE PROVIDE IF AVAILABLE, BUT NOT REQUIRED UNTIL AND IFAN AWARD IS MADE TO PROPOSER.)
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND INCLUDED WITH THE PROPOSAL.
PROPOSALS THAT DO NOT CONTAIN THIS FORM WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE.
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ATTACHMENT B
REFERENCES
List and describe fully the contracts performed by your firm which demonstrate your ability to provide the
supplies, equipment or services included in the scope of the proposal specifications. Attach additional
pages if required. The City reserves the right to contact each of the references listed for additional
information regarding your firm's qualifications.
REFERENCE
Customer Name: Contact Individual:
Address: Phone Number:
EMAIL:
Contract Amount: Year:
Description of supplies, equipment, or services provided:
REFERENCE
Customer Name:
Address:
Contact Individual:
Phone Number: .
EMAIL:
Contract Amount: Year:
Description of supplies, equipment, or services provided:
REFERENCE
Customer Name: Contact Individual:
Address: Phone Number: .
EMAIL:
Contract Amount: Year:
Description of supplies, equipment, or services provided:
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND INCLUDED WITH THE PROPOSAL.
PROPOSALS THAT DO NOT CONTAIN THIS FORM WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE.
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ATTACHMENT C
PROPOSER'S STATEMENT
Proposer understands and agrees that this written RFP (or any part thereof specifically designated and
accepted by the City of Santa Ana, hereinafter City) shall constitute the entire agreement between proposer
and the City only after it has been accepted by the City Council, endorsed by the Clerk of the Council with
her signature and official seal noting hereon the action of approval of the Council, signed by the Executive
Director or his duly authorized agent, and signed by the City Attorney, denoting his approval of the form of
this document, and its execution, and when it or an exact copy of it has been either delivered to proposer or
deposited with the United States Postal Service properly addressed to the proposer with the correct postage
affixed thereto.
Proposer further agrees that upon delivery (as defined above) of the accepted agreement he/she will furnish
City all required bonds and certificate of liability insurance within ten (10) days (excluding Saturdays,
Sundays and City's legal holidays), or the funds, check, draft, or proposer's bond substituted in lieu thereof
accompanying this proposal shall become the property of the City and shall be considered as payment of
damages due to the delay and other causes suffered by City because of the failure to furnish the necessary
bonds and because it is distinctly agreed that the proof of damages actually suffered by City is difficult to
ascertain; otherwise said funds, check drafts, or proposer's bond substituted in lieu thereof shall be returned
to the undersigned.
Proposer understands that a proposal is required for the entire work, that the estimated quantities set forth
in the RFP schedule are solely for the purpose of comparing proposals, and that final compensation under
the contract will be based upon the actual quantities of work satisfactorily completed.
All terms contained in the specifications, the certification of nondiscrimination by contractors, and the
required insurance certificates are to be incorporated by reference into this agreement and are made
specifically as part of this RFP.
Firm
Signed and Printed Name:
Title
Date
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND INCLUDED WITH THE PROPOSAL.
PROPOSALS THAT DO NOT CONTAIN THIS FORM WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE.
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ATTACHMENT D
NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
(Title 23 United States Code Section 112 and Public Contract Code Section 7106)
To the CITY OF SANTA ANA
In accordance with Title 23 United States Code Section 112 and Public Contract Code 7106 the proposer
declares that the proposal is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person,
partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the proposal is genuine and not
collusive or sham; that the proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other proposer
to put in a false or sham proposal, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived or
agreed with any proposer or anyone else to put in a sham proposal, or that anyone shall refrain from
bidding; that the proposer has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement,
communication, or conference with anyone to fix the proposal price of the proposer or any proposer, or
to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the proposal price, or of that of any other proposer, or to
secure any advantage against the public body awarding the contract of anyone interested in the
proposed contract; that all statements contained in the proposal are true; and, further, that the proposer
has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the
contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any
corporation, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent
thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal.
Note: The above non -collusion affidavit is part of the proposal. Signing this proposal on the signature
portion thereof shall also constitute signature of this non -collusion affidavit. Proposers are cautioned that
making a false certification may subject the certifier to criminal prosecution.
Signed
State of , County of
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this day of , 20 , by
, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s)
who appeared before me.
Notary Public Signature Notary Public Seal
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND INCLUDED WITH THE PROPOSAL.
PROPOSALS THAT DO NOT CONTAIN THIS FORM WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE.
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ATTACHMENT E
NON -LOBBYING CERTIFICATION
The prospective participant certifies, by signing and submitting this bid or proposal, to the best of his or
her knowledge and belief, that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned,
to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal
agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member
of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal
grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the
extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan,
or cooperative agreement.
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member
of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned
shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," in
conformance with its instructions.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into
this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for
each such failure.
The prospective participant also agrees by submitting his or her bid or proposal that he or she shall
require that the language of this certification be included in all lower tier subcontracts, which exceed
$100,000 and that all such sub recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Signed:
Title:
Firm:
Date:
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND INCLUDED WITH THE PROPOSAL.
PROPOSALS THAT DO NOT CONTAIN THIS FORM WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE.
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ATTACHMENT F
NON-DISCRIMINATION CERTIFICATION
The undersigned consultant or corporate officer, during the performance of this contract, certifies as
follows:
The Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of
race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Consultant shall take affirmative action to ensure that
applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without, regard to their
race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the
following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising;
layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including
apprenticeship. The Consultant agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and
applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination
clause.
2. The Consultant shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of
the Consultant, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
3. The Consultant shall send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he/she has a
collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided advising
the said labor union or workers' representatives of the Consultant's commitments under this section,
and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for
employment.
4. The Consultant shall comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965,
and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
5. The Consultant shall furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of
September 24, 1965, and by rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant
thereto, and will permit access to his/her books, records, and accounts by the administering agency
and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation, to ascertain compliance with such rules,
regulations, and orders.
In the event of the Consultant's non-compliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or
with any of the said rules, regulations, or orders, the contract may be canceled, terminated, or
suspended in whole or in part and the Consultant may be declared ineligible for further Government
contracts or federally assisted construction contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in
Execution Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and
remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule,
regulations, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.
2. The Consultant shall include the portion of the sentence immediately preceding paragraph (1) and
the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (7) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted
by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Section 204 of Executive
Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontract
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or purchase order as the administering agency may direct as means of enforcing such provisions,
including sanctions for noncompliance; provided, however, that in the event the Consultant becomes
involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subconsultant or vendor as a result of such direction
by the administering agency, the Consultant may request that the United States enter into such
litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
8. Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1735, as added by Chapter 643 Stats. 1939, and as
amended, no discrimination shall be made in the employment of persons upon public works because
of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicaps, mental condition, marital
status, or sex of such persons, except as provided in Section 1420, and any consultant of public
works violating this Section is subject to all the penalties imposed for a violation of the Chapter.
Signed:
Title:
Firm:
Date:
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND INCLUDED WITH THE PROPOSAL.
PROPOSALS THAT DO NOT CONTAIN THIS FORM WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE.
MAYOR
Valerie Amezcua
MAYOR PRO TEM
Thai Viet Phan
COUNCILMEMBERS
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
CITY OF SANTA ANA
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
220 S. Daisy Avenue
Santa Ana, California 92702
www.santa-ana.ora
ADDENDUM NO. 1: Q & A
Request for Proposal No. 24-054
On -Call Emergency Water and Sewer Clean -Up Services
August 22, 2024
CITY MANAGER
Alvaro Nunez
CITY ATTORNEY
Sonia R. Carvalho
CITY CLERK
Jennifer L. Hail
Notice is hereby given to bidders that, where applicable, the City of Santa Ana Water
Resources Division has made certain clarifications, modifications, and/or deletions, for
specifications of RFP 24-054 On -Call Emergency Water and Sewer Clean -Up Services.
ALL OTHER TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.
Answers to Inquiries/Questions submitted by the deadline are as follows:
1. Q. I do not see Attachment G — Subcontractor Designation Form in the bid package.
Please advise
A. Subcontractor Designation Form attached to this addendum
2. The RFP states that you intend to award up to 3 contracts but each PO will be a
competitive bid and each PO will be awarded to the contractor who provides the
lowest cost/rates. Therefore, work will not be assigned in an equitable manner.
Please confirm we are understanding this correctly because we do not bid on these
types of contracts where lowest cost/rates is all that ultimately matters when POs
are issued.
A. We are looking to award up to three contracts to the most qualified proposals.
3. Who currently provides these services and how long have they held the contract?
Please provide a copy of the current contracts and associated rates/pricing. If you
require us to submit a Public Records Request for this information, please let us
know this ASAP, so we can submit a request without delay.
A. Houston & Harris PCS, Inc., currently holds the contract. Current contract
attached.
SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL
Valerie Amezwa Thai Viet Phan Benjamin Vazquez Jessie Lopez Phil Bacerra Johnathan Ryan Hernandez David Penalaza
Mayor Mayor Pro Tom, Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 9 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6
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4. Will you be sending the Attachment G - Subcontractor Designation Form at a later
date? I do not see it in the package.
A. Subcontractor Designation Form attached to this addendum
FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
athia Reyes,
Projects Manager
SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL
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Mayor Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 5 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6
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ATTACHMENT G
SUBCONTRACTOR DESIGNATION FORM
Bidder acknowledges and agrees that under Public Contract Code section 4100, et seq., it must clearly set forth
below the name and location of each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to the bidder
in or about the work in an amount in excess of one-half of one percent (0.5%) of bidder's total bid and the kind of
work that each will perform. Furthermore, bidder acknowledges and agrees that under Public Contract Code section
4100, et seq., if bidder fails to list as to any portion of work, or if bidder lists more than one subcontractor to perform
the same portion of work (i.e. bidder must indicate what portion of the work each subcontractor will perform), bidder
must perform that portion itself or be subjected to penalty under applicable law.
If alternate bids are called for and bidder intends to use subcontractors different from or in addition to those
subcontractors listed for work under the base bid, bidder must list subcontractors that will perform work in an
amount in excess of one half of one percent (0.5%) of bidder's total bid, including alternates.
In case more than one subcontractor is named for the same kind of work, the Contractor is to state the portion of
work that each subcontractor will perform. Bidders or suppliers of materials only do not need to be listed. If further
space is required for the list of proposed subcontractors, additional sheets showing the required information, as
indicated below, shall be attached hereto and made a part of this document.
Listed below is the name of each subcontractor that will perform work, labor, or render services to the undersigned
related to the work of this project. This is to include any subcontractor that will specially fabricate and install a portion
of work according to detailed drawings contained in the plans and specifications in the amount greater than one
half of one percent (.05%) of the contractors total bid. Additional sheets may be attached if needed.
Subcontractor Name:
Location:
Portion of Work/Trade:
Bid Amount
Contractor's License Number
DIR Registration No.
Subcontractor Name:
Location:
Portion of Work/Trade:
Bid Amount:
Contractor's License No:
DIR Registration No:
F1 Contractor will not be subcontracting any portion of work.
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND INCLUDED WITH THE PROPOSAL.
PROPOSALS THAT DO NOT CONTAIN THIS FORM WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE.
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THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 5th day of December 2023 by and
between Houston & Harris PCS, Inc., a California corporation ("Contractor"), and the City of
Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the
Constitution and laws of the State of California ("City").
RECITALS
A. The City desires to retain a Contractor having special skill and knowledge in the
field of emergency water and sewer clean-up services as needed by Public Works
Agency Water Resources Division.
B. Contractor represents that Contractor is able and willing to provide such services
to the City.
C. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Contractor represents that it is
knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Contractor under this
Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably
be expected from a professional contracting firm in the field.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the
terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
On an as -needed basis Contractor shall perform the tasks and obligations including all
labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidental customary work required to fully and adequately
complete the services described and set forth in Scope of Services — Exhibit A, attached hereto
and incorporated by reference.
2. COMPENSATION
a. City does not warrant nor guarantee any minimum compensation to Contractor
under this Agreement. Contractor shall be paid only for the actual services
performed under this Agreement at the rates and charges identified in Exhibit B.
The total sum to be expended under the term of this Agreement shall not exceed
Fifty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($50,000).
b. Payment by City shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of
proper invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures.
Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of
performance set forth in the Recitals and Scope of Work, which may reasonably be
expected by City.
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3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and terminate on October
31, 2024 unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 17, below.
4. PREVAILING WAGES
Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq.,
and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title S, Section 16000, et seq.,
(".Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the
performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. if the services
being performed are pant of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by
the Prevailing Wage Laws, and the total compensation is $1.,000 or more, Contractor agrees to
fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the
City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or
liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Contractor shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an
independent contractor and.not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall
it be construed to create an employer -employee relationship, a joint 'venture relationship, or to
allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Contractor
performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be
provided by Contractor shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and
regralations governing such services. Contractor shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social
security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relatiDg to employees and shall be
responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
6. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use,
modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property
embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of
authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical.
drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or
caused to be prepared by Contractor under this Agreement ("Documents & :Data"), Contractor
shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and
perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement.
Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has the legal right to license any and all
Documents & Data, Contractor makes no such representation and warranty in regard to
Documents & Data which were provided to Contractor by the City. City shall not be limited in
any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within
the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City's sole risk.
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7. INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Contractor shall procure
and maintain and shall require its subcontractors, if any, to obtain and maintain insurance as
described below for the duration of this Agreement:
a. Minimum Scope and Lit -nit of. Insurance
(1) Commercial General Liability (CGL). Insurance Services Office Norm CG
00 01 covering CGL on an "occurrence" basis, including products and
completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal &
advertising injury with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. If a
general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate[itnit shall apply
separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general.
aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit,
(2) Automobile Liability, ISO Form Number CA 00 01 covering any auto (Code
l), or if Contractor has no owned autos, hired, (Code 8) and non -owned autos
(Code 9), with a limit no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and
property damage,
(3) Workers' Compensation, As required by the State of California, with
Statutory Limits, and Employer's Liability Insurance with limit of no less than
$1,000,009 per accident for bodily .injury or disease.
(4) Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions). Insurance appropriate to the
Contractor's profession, with a limit no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or
claims, $2,000,000 aggregate.
(5) Broader Coverage. If the Contractor maintains broader coverage and/or
higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be
entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the
Contractor, Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified
minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
b. Other Insurance Provisions
(1) Additional Insured Status. The City, its officers, officials, employees, and
volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with
respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed. by or on behalf
of the Contractor including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in
connectionwith such work or operations. General liability coverage can be
provided in the form. of an endorsement to the Contractor's insurance (at least
as broad as ISO Form CG 20 l0 l 1 85 or if notavailable, through the addition of
both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38; and CO 2037 if a later
edition is used).
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(2) Primary Coverage. For any claims related to this contract, the Contractor's
insurance coverage shall be primary coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20
0I 04 13 as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers.
Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials,
employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor's insurance and shall
not contribute with it.
(3) Notice of Cancellation. Each insurance policy required above shall provide
that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City.
(4) Waiver of Subrogation. Contractor hereby grants to City a waiver of any right
to subrogation that any insurer of said Contractor may acquire against the City
by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Contractor agrees
to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of
subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has
received. a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
(5) Self -Insured Retentions. Sell insured retentions must be declared to and
approved by the City. The City may require the Contractor to purchase coverage
with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related
.investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self -
insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or City.
(6) Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized
to conduct business in the state with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less
than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
(7) Claims Made Policies. If any of the required policies provide claims -made
coverage:
i. The retroactive date must be shown, and must be before the date of the
contract or beginning of contract work.
ii. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be
provided for at least five (5) years after completion of contract work,
iii. If coverage is canceled or non renewed, and not replaced with another
claims -made policy foray with a retroactive date prior to the contract
effective elate, the Contractor must purchase "extending reporting"
coverage for a minimurn of five (5) years after completion of work.
(8) Verification of Coverage. Contractor shall furnish the City with original
Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or
copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage requiredby this
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clause) and a cony of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL,policy
listing allpolicy endorsements to City before work begins, However, failure to
obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the
Contractor's obligation to ,provide them.
The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required
insurance policies, !no]uding endorsements required by these specifications, at
any time.
(9) Subcontractors. Contractor shall require and verify that all subcontractors
maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Contractor
shall ensure that City is an additional insured on insurance required from
subcontractors.
(10) Special Rislss or Circumstances. City reserves the right to modify these
requirements, including Ili -nits, based oil the nature of therisk, prior experience,
insurer, coverage, or other special. circumstances,
8. INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers,
agents, employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal
injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for
personal injury, including death, and claims :.for property damage, which may arise from the
negligent operations of the Contractor or its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons
acting on their behalf which relates to the services described in section l of this Agreement, and
(2) from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or
equitable relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This
indemnity and hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation,
restitution, judicial or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the
events referred to in this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this
Agreement. The Contractor further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the
defense of the City, including fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City,
regarding any action by a third party challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that
personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal
or property rights arises by reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City
may male all reasonable decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Contractor's services are subject to Civil Code
Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section
2782.8, to claims that arise of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful
misconduct of the Contractor.
9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents,
representatives, and employees against any and all liability, including costs, and attorney's fees,
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for infringement of any United States' letters patent, trademark, or copyright contained in the work
product or documents provided by Contractor to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
110, 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 the City fora minimum period of three (3) years, or l'or any longer period required by
law, from the date of final payment to Contractor under this Agreement. All such records and.
invoices shall be, clearly identifiable, Contractor shall allow a representative of the City to
examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created
pursuant to this Agreement during regular business Hours, Contractor shall allow inspection of all
work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three
(3) years from the date of final payment to Contractor under this Agreement.
11. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Contractor receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Contractor agrees that
it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and
further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like
importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. "Confidential Information" shall include all.
nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also
information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential
information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered
by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any
information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the
Contractor disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Contractor
without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e)
is independently developed by the Contractor without reference to information. disclosed by the
City.
12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Contractor covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not have interests, direct or
indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this
Agreement,
13. NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by
first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in
the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons;
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To City; Cleric of the City Council.
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702
To Contractor; Houston & Harris PCS, Inc.
Attn: Larry Houston, President
PO Box 10367
San Bernardino, CA 924.23
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter,
any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail,
corn.rnunication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been
deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and
addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have
been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the
transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these
tirneframes, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.
14. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Contractor regarding the subject matter herein, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral.
or written, between the parties. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and
any attachments hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be
modified except by written instrument signed by the City and by an authorized representative of
Contractor. The parties agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument
that are inconsistent with, or in addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or
obligate Contractor or the City. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no
representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any
party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein.
15. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Contractor,
Contractor may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this A.greernerit shall
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be construed to .limit the City's ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this
Agreement performed by City personnel or by other Contractors retained by City.
16, WAIVER
No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or
granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by
the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or
remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not
similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.
17. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Contractor shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Contractor
compensation for all services performed by Contractor prior to receipt of such notice of
termination, subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Contractor to
deliver to the City all work product completed as of such date, and in such case
such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and
Contractor consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems
appropriate.
b. Payment need not be made :for work which fails to meet the standard of
performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
1.8. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Contractor shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, relation, sex, marital status,
sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by
applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other
employment related activities or in connection with any activities under this Agreement.
Contractor affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable
federal, state and local laws and regulations.
19. JURISDICTION -VENUE
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be
determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that
Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or
arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
20. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Contractor shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
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permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder
and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of
Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Contractor shall notify the City immediately and
in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and
exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
21. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the
power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of
this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and
attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority
or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
b. All exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully
set forth in the body of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first
above written.
ATTEST:
SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
By: �:: 3ze--�
randon Salvatierra
Deputy City Attorney
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
Nabil Saba, P.E.
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
CITY OF SANTA ANA
,9.—. k 4 —
Alvaro Nunez
Acting City Manager
CONTRACTOR
Larry Houst6n
President
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WORK
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Provide all labor, material, and supplies necessary to complete cleanup of debris, mud,
dirt, and sludge associated with water main breaks and sewer system overflows (SSO's).
Contractor shall provide and maintain in good repair all equipment necessary to perform
the required services and related tasks.
The Contractor shall be available on an on -call basis, 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
with the ability to arrive on -site at the City location within two hours of notification. Regular
business hours are considered from lam to 5 pm (Monday through Friday). The
Contractor shall haul and dispose of the vacuumed materials and debris to the Orange
County Sanitation District's (OCSD) facilities or an approved waste handling facility.
The Contractor shall be an Independent Contractor capable of providing
experienced, knowledgeable and professional staff. The Contractor shall be
responsive and maintain excellent working relationships with city residents,
businesses, government officials and City staff. The Contractor shall provide
adequate staffing levels at all times and adhere to established schedules.
II. DESCRIPTION OF WORK — SEWER EMERGENCY CLEANUP SERVICES
Several actions must be taken to properly cleanup and mitigate potential effects,
including, but are not limited to:
e Use straw waddle and/or sandbags to protect storm drain from debris, install straw
wattle on site;
*Application of absorbent material;
Removal of contaminated soil and used absorbent;
® Flushing the SSO site including gutters and affected area with clean water;
® Vacuum all wash down water into the Contractor's vacuum truck.
Ill. DESCRIPTION OF WORK — WATER EMERGENCY CLEANUP SERVICES
Several actions must be taken to properly cleanup and mitigate potential effects,
including, but are not limited to:
o Use straw waddle and/or sandbags to protect storm drain from debris, install straw
wattle on site;
Cleanup of debris on the roadways, mud/debris on the roadway;
* Vacuum all wash down water into the Contractor's vacuum truck.
IV. DISTRIBUTION OF WORK
The Contractor shall provide written, "not to exceed" estimates as requested by the City
for services. These estimates shall include: number of employees, job classifications,
equipment, estimated material costs, and number of hours required for the waste
cleanup job.
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to ensure they have all information deemed
necessary to prepare accurate estimates. The contractor shall respond to City requests
for estimates by end of business day. If multiple Contractors have been awarded a
contract, the lowest responsive bid amongst the selected Contractors shall be awarded
the corresponding job order. No work shall be allowed to proceed until authorized by the
City.
V. PREVAILING WAGE
The Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California has
ascertained the prevailing rate of per diem wages in dollars, based on a working day of
eight hours, for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute any
construction or maintenance contract, which may be awarded by Public Works. The
current prevailing wage rates as adopted by the Director of the Department of Industrial
Relations are incorporated herein by reference and may be accessed at
fittp://www.dir-ca.gov/.
The Contractor is required to pay the prevailing wage rate referred to above and is
responsible for selecting the classification of workers which will be required to perform
this service in accordance with the Contractor's method of performing the work.
Pursuant to Section 1775 of the Labor Code (State of California) Contractor shall forfeit
$50 for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the
stipulated prevailing wage rates for any public work done under this Contract or by any
subcontractor.
VI. SAFETY & HEALTH REQUIREMENT
The Contractor shall comply with the applicable health and safety regulations and
requirements from CAUOSHA, State of California Construction Safety Orders and the
City of Santa Ana,
VII. TRAFFIC CONTROL
Traffic control shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall conform to the
Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH). Flashing arrow boards shall be
used on arterial streets.
2. All vehicles and or towed equipment shall carry "City of Santa Ana Authorized
Contractor" magnet sign affixed and visible,
3, The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules,
regulations, ordinances, and statutes, including but not limited to these contract
documents.
/fill. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY
The Contractor shall perform all work and prevent damage to public and/or private
property. In the event damage occurs, the contractor shall replace and/or repair the
damaged property at no cost to the City. Any cost incurred by the City to repair damage
caused by the contractor or their subcontractors and repaired by City staff shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor and will be deducted from any outstanding balances.
1X, UNSATISFACTORY WORK
In the event that work performed by the Contractor is not satisfactory, the Contractor will
be notified by the City and allowed (1) calendar day to correct the deficient work at no
charge to the City.
EXHIBIT
P.O. Box 10367, San Bernardino, CA 92423
909-422-8990
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First in quality
First in service
CCTV Inspection • NASSCO, PACP, IMACP Certified Operators -Lateral Launch • Database Customization
Data Conversion • CIPP Point Repairs • Hydro -wash • Potholing • CA #084167 • DIR #1000003580 - Non -Union
Estimate: This estimate is valid for 90� days
To:
City of Santa Ana
Date:
10-02-2023
Attn:
Diana Mazariego
From:
Brad HoustonlEiizabeth Butler
Email/Fax:
dmazariegopsanta-ana.org
Email/Fax:
ebu-tler,thoustonandharris.com
Re:
Emergency Clean Up Current Rates
Pages:
2
EMERGENCY CALL -OUTS CHARGED AT OVERTIME RATE
Wash unit: Two (2) Man Crew with a Four (4) Hour Minimum;
Water: Unit Two (2) Man Crew with a Four (4) Hour Minimum;
Chase: Unit One (1) Man Crew with a Four (4) Hour Minimum,
Traffic Control Unit: One (1) Man Crew with a Four (4) Hour Minimum;
Additional Laborer:
Regular
$410.001Hour
Overtime
$513.00lHour
Double-time
$641.001Hour
Fuel Surcharge
$18.00IHour
Travel time
$340.001Hour
Regular
$410.00IHour
Overtime
$513.0011dour
Double-time
$641.001Hour
Fuel Surcharge
$18.001Hour
Travel time
$340.001Hour
Regular
$170.00/Hour
Overtime
$212.501Hours
Double-time
$265.631Hour
Fuel Surcharge
$9.00lHour
Travel time
$185.001Hour
Regular
$170.00/Hour
Overtime
$212.501Hours
Double-time
$265.531Hour
Fuel Surcharge
$9.00/Hour
Travel time
$185.001Hour
Regular
$100.001Hour
Overtime
$125.001Hour
Double-time
$156,251Hour
Additional MateriallEguipment: Cost + 15%
All projects are subject to a Four (4)-Hour minimum per mobilization. As per Prevailing 1Vrr a labor corle #I771, rates are based on
ilouston & Ilarris paying „Operating Engineer, Group 4" & `:Laborer, Group 3".
Terms & Conditions:
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Data Conversion • CIPP Point Repairs • Hydro -wash • Potholing - CA #884167 • DIR #1000003580 , Non -Union
Estimate: This estimate is valid for 90 days
To:
City of Santa Ana
Date:
10-02-2023
Attn:
Diana Mazariego
From:
Brad HoustonlElizabeth Butler
Email/Fax:
dmazariego cAsanta-ana.orq
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Re:
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MAYOR
Valerie Amezcua
MAYOR PRO TEM
Thai Viet Phan
COUNCILMEMBERS
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
CITY OF SANTA ANA
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
220 S. Daisy Avenue
Santa Ana, California 92702
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ADDENDUM NO. 2: Q & A
Request for Proposal No. 24-054
On -Call Emergency Water and Sewer Clean -Up Services
August 28, 2024
CITY MANAGER
Alvaro Nunez
CITY ATTORNEY
Sonia R. Carvalho
CITY CLERK
Jennifer L. Hall
Notice is hereby given to bidders that, where applicable, the City of Santa Ana Water
Resources Division has made certain clarifications, modifications, and/or deletions, for
specifications of RFP 24-054 On -Call Emergency Water and Sewer Clean -Up Services.
ALL OTHER TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.
Key RFP Date Changes:
Proposal Due Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024; at 2:00pm
Projected Award Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Answers to inquiries/Questions submitted after the deadline are as follows:
1. Q. If you award 3 contracts, will every work order be a competitive bid process and
all work will be given to whoever offers the lowest rates/costs each time, or will work
be distributed in a more equitable manner?
A. Rates and availability will both be factored to determine the deployment for each
emergency as they arise.
2. Q. For the bid items it looks like your looking for the hourly rate with a minimum rate
based on of either 4 hours or 8 hours. Is this rate to include both labor and traffic
control and equipment needed or just the labor rates itself?
A. Rates shall include labor, traffic control and equipment needed at requested
locations.
SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL
Valerie Amezcua Thai Viet Phan Benjamin Vazquez Jessie Lopez Phil Becerra Johnathan Ryan Hernandez David Penaloza
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem, Ward I Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6
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FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
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Projects Manager
SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL
Valerie Amezcua Thai Viet Phan Benjamin Vazquez Jessie Lopez Phil Bacerra Johnalhan Ryan Hernandez David Penaloza
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem, Ward t Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward A Ward 5 Ward 6
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EXHIBIT 2
AGREEMENT WITH HOUSTON & HARRIS, PCS, INC. TO PROVIDE ON -CALL
EMERGENCY WATER AND SEWER CLEANUP SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on the 17th day of December, 2024 by and between
Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. ("Contractor"), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and
municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of
California ("City").
A. On August 8, 2024 the City issued Request for Proposal ("RFP") No. 24-054, by which it
sought qualified contractors to provide on -call emergency water and sewer cleanup
services for the City's Public Works Agency.
B. Contractor submitted a responsive proposal that was among those selected by the City.
Contractor represents that it is able and willing to provide the services described in the
scope of work that was included in RFP 24-054.
C. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Contractor represents that it is
knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Contractor under this
Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be
expected from a professional consulting firm in the field.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the
terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
On an on -call basis, and at the City's sole discretion, Contractor shall perform the services
described in the scope of work that was included in RFP No. 24-054, which is attached
hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated in full.
2. COMPENSATION
a. City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to
Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor shall be paid only for actual services
performed under this Agreement at the rates and charges identified in Exhibit B.
Contractor is one of three (3) contractors selected to provide services on an on -call
basis under RFP 24-054. The total compensation for these services provided by all such
contractors selected under RFP 24-054 shall not exceed the shared aggregate amount
of Seven Hundred and Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars ($775,000) during the term of
the Agreement, including any extension periods.
b. Payment by City shall be made within 45 days (forty-five) days following receipt of
proper invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures.
Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance
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set forth in the Recitals which may reasonable be expected by City.
3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2025 and end on December 31, 2027, unless
terminated earlier in accordance with Section 16, below. The term of this Agreement may be
extended for up to one (1), two-year period upon a writing executed by the City Manager and the
City Attorney.
4. PREVAILING WAGES
Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq.,
and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1600, et seq.,
("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the
performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. If the services
being performed are part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by
the Prevailing Wage Laws, and the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Contractor agrees to
fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the
City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless form any claim or
liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Contractor shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an
independent Contractor and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall
it be construed to create an employer -employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to
allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Contractor
performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be
provided by Contractor shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and
regulations governing such services. Contractor shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social
security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be
responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
6. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use,
modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property
embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of
authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical
drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or
caused to be prepared by Contractor under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). Contractor
shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and
perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement.
Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has the legal right to license any and all
Documents & Data. Contractor makes no such representation and warranty in regard to
Documents & Data which were provided to Contractor by the City. City shall not be limited in any
way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within the
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purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City's sole risk.
7. INSURANCE
Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract, and for 5 years
thereafter, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise
from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, its agents,
representatives, employees, and sub -contractors.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL). Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form CG 0001
covering CGL on an "occurrence" basis, including products and completed operations, property
damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $2,000,000 per
occurrence and $4,000,000 in the aggregate. Umbrella and excess insurance policies can be used
to meet the required limits.
2. Automobile Liability (AL). Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering Code 1(any
auto), with combined single limit no less than $5,000,000.
3. Workers' Compensation (WC). As required by the State of California, with statutory limits,
and Employers' Liability insurance with a limit of no less than$1,000,000 per accident, policy,
employee for bodily injury or disease.
4. Pollution Legal Liability and/or Errors and Omissions (PLL). With limits no less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 policy aggregate.
These insurance requirements shall not in any way act to reduce coverage that is broader or
includes higher limits than the minimums shown above. If Contractor maintains broader coverage
and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, City shall be entitled to the broader coverage
and/or the higher limits maintained by Contractor. Insurance provided under this contract shall not
contain any restrictions or limitations which are inconsistent with City's rights under this contract.
Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
1. City of Santa Ana, its City Council, officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to
be covered as additional insureds on Contractor's CGL and AL policies with respect to liability
arising out of work operations performed by or on behalf of Contractor including materials, parts,
and equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations and automobiles owned,
leased, hired, or borrowed by or on behalf of Contractor. Additional insured status can be provided
in the form of an endorsement to Contractor's insurance.
2. For any claims related to this project, Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance coverage as respects City of Santa Ana, its City Council, officers, officials, employees,
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agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City of Santa Ana, its City
Council, officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with it.
3. A severability of interest provision must apply for all the additional insureds, ensuring that
Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made or suit
is brought, except with respect to the insurer's limits of liability.
4. Contractor hereby grants to City a waiver of subrogation which any insurer of said Contractor
may acquire against City of Santa Ana, its City Council, officers, officials, employees, agents and
volunteers" by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Contractor agrees to obtain
any endorsement(s) that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision
applies regardless of whether or not City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from
any insurer(s).
5. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled,
suspended, voided, reduced in scope or in limits, non -renewed by the carrier, or materially changed
except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to City and ten (10) days prior
written notice of policy cancellation or non -renewal due to non-payment.
6. Certificate Holder on each Evidence of Insurance certificate shall be: City of Santa Ana,
Attention: Diana Mazariego, 20 Civic Center Plaza M-85, Santa Ana, CA 92701. The name and
location of project must be indicated in the Description of Operations section of each certificate.
Claims Made Policies
If any coverage required is written on a claims -made coverage form:
1. The retroactive date must be shown, and this date must be before the execution date of the
contract.
2. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5)
years after completion of work.
3. If coverage is cancelled or non -renewed, and not replaced with another claims -made policy form
with a retroactive date prior to the contract effective, or start of work date, Contractor must
purchase extended reporting period coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of
work.
4. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to City.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state of California
with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than ANII, unless otherwise acceptable to CITY.
Waiver of Subrogation
Contractor hereby agrees to waive rights of subrogation which any insurer of Contractor may
acquire from Contractor by virtue of the payment of any loss. Contractor agrees to obtain any
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endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation. The Workers'
Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of City for all work
performed by Contractor, its employees, agents and sub -contractors.
Verification of Coverage
Contractor shall furnish City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required
amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required
by this clause). A statement on a Certificate(s)/Evidence of Insurance will not be accepted in lieu
of the actual endorsements required herein. Failure to obtain the required documents prior to the
work beginning shall not waive Contractor's obligation to provide them. City reserves the right to
require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements,
required by these specifications, at any time.
Sub -Contractors
Contractor shall require and verify that all sub -contractors maintain insurance meeting all
requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City is an additional insured on
insurance required from sub -contractors. For CGL coverage, sub -contractors shall provide
coverage with a form at least as broad as CG 20 38 04 13.
Failure to Maintain Insurance Coverage
If Contractor, for any reason, fails to maintain insurance coverage which is required pursuant to
this contract, the same shall be deemed a material breach of contract. City, at its sole option, may
terminate this contract at any time and obtain damages from Contractor resulting from said breach.
Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the
risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other circumstances.
8. INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers,
agents, employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal
injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for
personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the
negligent operations of the Contractor, its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons
acting on its behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2)
from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable
relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and
hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial
or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in
this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Contractor
further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including
fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party
challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just
compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by
reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable
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decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
to the extent Contractor's services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity
shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of,
pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor.
9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor shall defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and
employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement of any United States'
letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in the work product
or documents provided by Contractor to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
10. 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
the City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from
the date of final payment to Contractor under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall
be clearly identifiable. Contractor shall allow a representative of the City to examine, audit, and
make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this
Agreement during regular business hours. Contractor shall allow inspection of all work, data,
documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three (3) years
from the date of final payment to Contractor under this Agreement.
11. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Contractor receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Contractor agrees that
it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and
further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like
importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. "Confidential Information" shall include all
nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also
information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential
information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered
by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any
information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the
Contractor disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Contractor
without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e)
is independently developed by the Contractor without reference to information disclosed by the
City.
12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Contractor covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct or
indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this
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Agreement.
13. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Contractor shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic
information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined
and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization,
promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under this
Agreement. Contractor affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
14. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Contractor, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In
the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms
of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument
signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Contractor. The parties agree that any
terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in
addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Contractor or the City. Each
party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or
agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any
party, which is not embodied herein.
15. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Contractor,
Contractor may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall
be construed to limit the City's ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this
Agreement performed by City personnel or by other contractors retained by City.
16. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Contractor shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Contractor
compensation for all services performed by Contractor prior to receipt of such notice of
termination, subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Contractor to
deliver to the City all work product(s) completed as of such date, and in such case
such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and
Contractor consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems
appropriate.
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b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of
performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
17. WAIVER
No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or
granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by
the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or
remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not
similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.
18. JURISDICTION - VENUE
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be
determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that
Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or
arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
19. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Contractor shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder
and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of
Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Contractor shall notify the City immediately and
in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and
exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
20. NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by
first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in
the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons:
To City:
Clerk if the City Council
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
Fax: 714- 647-6956
With courtesy copies to:
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Executive Director, Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
Fax: 714-647-5635
To Contractor:
Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc.
Attn: Larry Houston, President
PO Box 10367
San Bernardino, CA, 92423
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter,
any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail,
communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been
deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and
addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have
been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the
transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these
time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.
21. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the
power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of
this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and
attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority
or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully
set forth in the body of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first
above written.
ATTEST:
Jennifer Hall
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
By:
Kyle ellesen
Assistant City Attorney
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
N a b I I S a b a Rgyn,44nedgy kzia..
Nabil Saba
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
CITY OF SANTA ANA
Alvaro Nunez
City Manager
CONTRACTOR:
Larry Houston
President
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EXHIBIT A
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
EXHIBIT l
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contractor/Consultant shall perform services as set forth below.
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Ana (City) intends to select up to three (3) qualified contractors to provide Emergency
Water and Sewer cleanup services on an as -needed basis.
The City of Santa Ana is located in the County of Orange in Southern California and encompasses
27.2 square miles and a population over 309,000 people.
The City of Santa Ana's Public Works Agency — Water Resources Division oversees and maintains
the daily operations of the Water System and Sanitary Sewer System. The City of Santa Ana's
water system has an average day demand of about 30 MG with 45,000 services. It is comprised of
approximately 480 miles of water main, 45 MG of storage at 8 sites, 7 MWD connections, 20
groundwater wells, 7 pump stations, 4 pressure regulating stations and utilizes 2 pressure zones.
The City's sanitary sewer system has approximately 9,000 manholes, 400 miles of sewer mains and
2 lift stations. The sewer system collects all sewage and transports it to the Orange County
Sanitation District for treatment.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK - GENERAL
The successful contractor shall provide all labor, material, and supplies necessary to complete
cleanup of debris, mud, dirt, and sludge associated with water main breaks and sewer system
overflows (SSO's). Contractor shall provide and maintain in good repair all equipment necessary to
perform the required services and related tasks.
The Contractor shall be available on an on -call basis, 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
with the ability to arrive on -site at the City location within two hours of notification. Regular
business hours are considered from 7 am to 5 pm (Monday through Friday). Any time outside of
regular business hours of operation may be considered "after hours/weekends/holidays." The
Contractor shall haul and dispose of the vacuumed materials and debris to the Orange County
Sanitation District's (OCSD) facilities or an approved waste handling facility.
The Contractor shall be an independent Contractor capable of providing experienced,
knowledgeable and professional staff. The Contractor shall be responsive and maintain excellent
working relationships with city residents, businesses, government officials and City staff. The
Contractor shall provide adequate staffing levels at all times and adhere to established schedules.
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
DESCRIPTION OF WORK — SEWER EMERGENCY CLEANUP SERVICES
Several actions must be taken to properly cleanup and mitigate potential effects, including, but
are not limited to:
• Use straw wattle and/or sandbags to protect storm drain from debris, install straw wattle
on site;
• Application of absorbent material;
• Removal of contaminated soil and used absorbent;
• Flushing the SSO site including gutters and affected area with clean water;
• Vacuum all wash down water into the Contractor's vacuum truck;
• Use of a city issued construction meter shall be necessary when accessing the city's water
hydrants.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK — WATER EMERGENCY CLEANUP SERVICES
Several actions must be taken to properly cleanup and mitigate potential effects, including, but
are not limited to:
• Use straw wattle and/or sandbags to protect storm drain from debris, install straw wattle
on site;
• Cleanup of debris on the roadways, mud/debris on the roadway;
• Vacuum all wash down water into the Contractor's vacuum truck;
• Use of a city issued construction meter shall be necessary when accessing the city's water
hydrants.
DISTRIBUTION OF WORK
The Contractor(s) selected for this work shall provide written, "not to exceed" estimates as
requested by the City for services. These estimates shall include: number of employees, job
classifications, equipment, estimated material costs, and number of hours required for the waste
cleanup job. All hours worked and paid under this contract shall be for productive hours at the job
site. All commuting to and from the work site, and or mobilization of equipment shall not be charged
directly. But, shall be considered overhead and included in the rate for labor. No additional
compensation will be allowed.
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to ensure they have all information deemed necessary to
prepare accurate estimates. The contractor shall respond to City requests for estimates by end of
business day. If multiple Contractors have been awarded a contract, the lowest responsive bid
amongst the selected Contractors shall be awarded the corresponding job order. No work shall be
allowed to proceed until authorized by the City.
PREVAILING WAGE
The Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California has ascertained
the prevailing rate of per diem wages in dollars, based on a working day of eight hours, for each
craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute any construction or maintenance contract,
which may be awarded by Public Works. The current prevailing wage rates as adopted by the
Director of the Department of Industrial Relations are incorporated herein by reference and may
be accessed at http://www.dir.ca.gov/.
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
The Contractor is required to pay the prevailing wage rate referred to above and is responsible for
selecting the classification of workers which will be required to perform this service in accordance
with the Contractor's method of performing the work. Pursuant to Section 1775 of the Labor Code
(State of California) Contractor shall forfeit $50 for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each
worker paid less than the stipulated prevailing wage rates for any public work done under this
Contract or by any subcontractor.
SAFETY & HEALTH REQUIREMENT
The Contractor shall comply with the applicable health and safety regulations and requirements
from CAUOSHA, State of California Construction Safety Orders and the City of Santa Ana.
TRAFFIC CONTROL
1. Traffic control shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall conform to the Work
Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH). Flashing arrow boards shall be used on
arterial streets.
2. All vehicles and or towed equipment shall carry "City of Santa Ana Authorized
Contractor' magnet sign affixed and visible. City does not provide magnets or decals,
it is solely the contractors responsibility to acquire and maintain signs.
3. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations,
ordinances, and statutes, including but not limited to these contract documents.
PROTECTION OF PROPERTY
The Contractor shall perform all work and prevent damage to public and/or private property. In the
event damage occurs, the contractor shall replace and/or repair the damaged property at no cost
to the City. Any cost incurred by the City to repair damage caused by the contractor or their
subcontractors and repaired by City staff shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and will be
deducted from any outstanding balances.
UNSATISFACTORY WORK
In the event that work performed by the Contractor is not satisfactory, the Contractor will be notified
by the City and allowed (1) calendar day to correct the deficient work at no charge to the City.
--END OF SCOPE OF WORK SECTION--
EXHIBIT B
CITY OF SANTA ANA
ATTACHMENT A
PROPOSER'S CERTIFICATION, PROPOSAL PRICING
Contractor shall submit additional labor, material and equipment rates along with the Fee Schedule.
Contractor's labor and equipment rate sheet shall list rates for all labor designations, equipment and
materials. Specify and estimate any other costs associated with the system.
Certification - I certify that I have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of this Request
for Proposals. I have examined the Scope of Services (Exhibit 1) and am qualified to provide services
being requested as specified herein. I understand and agree that I am responsible for reporting any
errors, omissions or discrepancies to the City for clarification prior to the submission of my proposal.
Proposer shall attach a separate hourly rate schedule with hourly rates for staff per job
classification, and equipment. If minimum fees are applicable, please include on your rate
schedule. Hourly rates schedule, which shall include but not limited to, direct and indirect costs
for labor, for staff per job classification, material, equipment rates, overhead, incidental supplies,
travel, mileage, and fuel. Any special materials will be purchased by the contractor only after
discussed and authorized by the City's Project Manager or Designee in writing.
Maximum markup is 10% for admin costs.
Prior to commencement of services, Contractor shall provide separate quotes, upon request by
the City, which shall be approved by the City's Public Works Agency.
ON -CALL EMERGENCY WATER AND SEWER CLEANUP SERVICES
ARTERIAL STREET BID ITEMS
Item
Bid Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Total
Vacuum Truck
HR
4
1,032.50
4,130.00
1
Regular business hours
$
$
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
HR
4
2
After hours/weekendslholidays
s1,388.00
s 5,552.00
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
HR
8
3
Regular business hours
833.75
$ 3,335.00
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
HR
8
a,sa2.00
4
After hours/weekends/holidays
$1,1�0.50
$
Fully Staffed
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
Item
Bid Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Total
Pressure Washer Truck
5
Regular business hours
HR
4
s12.5a
$
2 450.00
$ '
Fully Staffed
Pressure Washer Truck
6
After hours/weekends/holidays
HR
4
775.25
$
3,101.00
$
Fully Staffed
Pressure Washer Truck
7
Regular business hours
HR
g
481.25
$ 1,925.00
Fully Staffed
Pressure Washer Truck
8
After hours/weekends/holidays
HR
8
$ 634.65
2,538.60
Fully Staffed
RESIDENTIAL STREET BID ITEM
Item
Bid Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Total
Vacuum Truck
707.50
9
Regular business hours
HR
4
$
$2,830.00
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
10
After hours/weekends/holidays
HR
4
976.25
$
3 9D5.OD
$
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
11
Regular business hours
HR
8
$ 576.25
$ 2,305.00
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
835.65
3,342.60
12
After hours/weekends/holidays
HR
8
$
$
Fully Staffed
Item i
Bid Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Total
Pressure Washer Truck
612.50
2,450.00
13
Regular business hours
HR
4
$'
Fully Staffed
Pressure Washer Truck
14
After hours/weekends/holidays
HR
4
$ 775.25
$3,101.00
Fully Staffed
Pressure Washer Truck
15
Regular business hours
HR
8
$ 481.25
$1,925.00
Fully Staffed
Pressure Washer Truck
16
After hours/weekends/holidays
HR
8
$ 634.65
$ 2,538.50
Fully Staffed
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
PROPOSER'S STATEMENT: I have read, understood and agree to the terms and conditions on all
pages of the Request for Proposals. Upon request, I will transfer and deliver goods or services to the
City in accordance with said terms and conditions.
Houston & Harris PCs,11nNc.
LEGAL NAME OF COMPANY
P.O. Box 10367, San Bernardino, CA 92423
BUSINESS ADDRESS
Larry Houston
PRINTED NAME OF AUTHORIZED AGENT
08-28-2024
909-422-8990
PHONE AND FAX NUMBERS
President
TITLE
Lhouston@houstonandharris.com
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT DATE E-MAIL ADDRESS
46-0495452 884167
FEDERAL ID NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE) CONTRACTOR LICENSE NUMBER
(IFAPPLICABLE)
322849
CITY OF SANTA ANA BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER
(PLEASE PROVIDE IF AVAILABLE, BUT NOT REQUIRED UNTIL AND !FAN AWARD IS MADE TO PROPOSER.)
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND INCLUDED WITH THE PROPOSAL.
PROPOSALS THAT DO NOT CONTAIN THIS FORM WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE.
Attachment A. 1
Additional Fee Schedule for Staff per Classification and Equipment
Additional Personnel during Business Hours
Additional Personnel After -Business Hours
Chase/Traffic Control Units during Business Hours
Chae/Traffic Control Units After -Business Hours
Additional Material/Equipment
@ Cost plus 10%
City oiSanta Ana
RFP No. 24-0554 - On -Call Emergency Water and Sewer C!e ;;, Services
P.O. Box 10367
San Bernardino, CA 92423
909-422-8990 P
CA #884167
$195.00/Hour
$305.00/Hour
$325.00/Hour
$430.00/Hour
4-Hour Minimum
4-Hour Minimum
4-Hour Minimum
4-Hour Minimum
EXHIBIT 3
AGREEMENT WITH T.E. ROBERTS, INC. TO PROVIDE ON -CALL EMERGENCY
WATER AND SEWER CLEANUP SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on the 17th day of December, 2024 by and between
T.E. Roberts, Inc. ("Contractor"), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal
corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California
("City").
RECITALS
A. On August 8, 2024 the City issued Request for Proposal ("RFP") No. 24-054, by which it
sought qualified contractors to provide on -call emergency water and sewer cleanup
services for the City's Public Works Agency.
B. Contractor submitted a responsive proposal that was among those selected by the City.
Contractor represents that it is able and willing to provide the services described in the
scope of work that was included in RFP 24-054.
C. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Contractor represents that it is
knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Contractor under this
Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be
expected from a professional consulting firm in the field.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the
terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
On an on -call basis, and at the City's sole discretion, Contractor shall perform the services
described in the scope of work that was included in RFP No. 24-054, which is attached
hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated in full.
2. COMPENSATION
a. City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to
Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor shall be paid only for actual services
performed under this Agreement at the rates and charges identified in Exhibit B.
Contractor is one of three (3) contractors selected to provide services on an on -call
basis under RFP 24-054. The total compensation for these services provided by all such
contractors selected under RFP 24-054 shall not exceed the shared aggregate amount
of Seven Hundred and Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars ($775,000) during the term of
the Agreement, including any extension periods.
b. Payment by City shall be made within 45 days (forty-five) days following receipt of
proper invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures.
Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance
set forth in the Recitals which may reasonable be expected by City.
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3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2025 and end on December 31, 2027, unless
terminated earlier in accordance with Section 16, below. The term of this Agreement may be
extended for up to one (1), two-year period upon a writing executed by the City Manager and the
City Attorney.
4. PREVAILING WAGES
Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq.,
and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1600, et seq.,
("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the
performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. If the services
being performed are part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by
the Prevailing Wage Laws, and the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Contractor agrees to
fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the
City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless form any claim or
liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Contractor shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an
independent Contractor and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall
it be construed to create an employer -employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to
allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Contractor
performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be
provided by Contractor shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and
regulations governing such services. Contractor shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social
security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be
responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
6. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use,
modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property
embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of
authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical
drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or
caused to be prepared by Contractor under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). Contractor
shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and
perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement.
Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has the legal right to license any and all
Documents & Data. Contractor makes no such representation and warranty in regard to
Documents & Data which were provided to Contractor by the City. City shall not be limited in any
way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within the
purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City's sole risk.
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7. INSURANCE
Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract, and for 5 years
thereafter, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise
from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, its agents,
representatives, employees, and sub -contractors.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL). Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form CG 0001
covering CGL on an "occurrence" basis, including products and completed operations, property
damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $2,000,000 per
occurrence and $4,000,000 in the aggregate. Umbrella and excess insurance policies can be used
to meet the required limits.
2. Automobile Liability (AL). Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering Code l(any
auto), with combined single limit no less than $5,000,000.
3. Workers' Compensation (WC). As required by the State of California, with statutory limits,
and Employers' Liability insurance with a limit of no less than$1,000,000 per accident, policy,
employee for bodily injury or disease.
4. Pollution Legal Liability and/or Errors and Omissions (PLL). With limits no less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 policy aggregate.
These insurance requirements shall not in any way act to reduce coverage that is broader or
includes higher limits than the minimums shown above. If Contractor maintains broader coverage
and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, City shall be entitled to the broader coverage
and/or the higher limits maintained by Contractor. Insurance provided under this contract shall not
contain any restrictions or limitations which are inconsistent with City's rights under this contract.
Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
1. City of Santa Ana, its City Council, officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to
be covered as additional insureds on Contractor's CGL and AL policies with respect to liability
arising out of work operations performed by or on behalf of Contractor including materials, parts,
and equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations and automobiles owned,
leased, hired, or borrowed by or on behalf of Contractor. Additional insured status can be provided
in the form of an endorsement to Contractor's insurance.
2. For any claims related to this project, Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance coverage as respects City of Santa Ana, its City Council, officers, officials, employees,
agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City of Santa Ana, its City
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Council, officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with it.
3. A severability of interest provision must apply for all the additional insureds, ensuring that
Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made or suit
is brought, except with respect to the insurer's limits of liability.
4. Contractor hereby grants to City a waiver of subrogation which any insurer of said Contractor
may acquire against City of Santa Ana, its City Council, officers, officials, employees, agents and
volunteers" by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Contractor agrees to obtain
any endorsement(s) that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision
applies regardless of whether or not City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from
any insurer(s).
5. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled,
suspended, voided, reduced in scope or in limits, non -renewed by the carrier, or materially changed
except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to City and ten (10) days prior
written notice of policy cancellation or non -renewal due to non-payment.
6. Certificate Holder on each Evidence of Insurance certificate shall be: City of Santa Ana,
Attention: Diana Mazariego, 20 Civic Center Plaza M-85, Santa Ana, CA 92701. The name and
location of project must be indicated in the Description of Operations section of each certificate.
Claims Made Policies
If any coverage required is written on a claims -made coverage form:
1. The retroactive date must be shown, and this date must be before the execution date of the
contract.
2. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5)
years after completion of work.
3. If coverage is cancelled or non -renewed, and not replaced with another claims -made policy form
with a retroactive date prior to the contract effective, or start of work date, Contractor must
purchase extended reporting period coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of
work.
4. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to City.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state of California
with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to CITY.
Waiver of Subrogation
Contractor hereby agrees to waive rights of subrogation which any insurer of Contractor may
acquire from Contractor by virtue of the payment of any loss. Contractor agrees to obtain any
endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation. The Workers'
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Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of City for all work
performed by Contractor, its employees, agents and sub -contractors.
Verification of Coverage
Contractor shall furnish City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required
amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required
by this clause). A statement on a Certificate(s)/Evidence of Insurance will not be accepted in lieu
of the actual endorsements required herein. Failure to obtain the required documents prior to the
work beginning shall not waive Contractor's obligation to provide them. City reserves the right to
require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements,
required by these specifications, at any time.
Sub -Contractors
Contractor shall require and verify that all sub -contractors maintain insurance meeting all
requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City is an additional insured on
insurance required from sub -contractors. For CGL coverage, sub -contractors shall provide
coverage with a form at least as broad as CG 20 38 04 13.
Failure to Maintain Insurance Coverage
If Contractor, for any reason, fails to maintain insurance coverage which is required pursuant to
this contract, the same shall be deemed a material breach of contract. City, at its sole option, may
terminate this contract at any time and obtain damages from Contractor resulting from said breach.
Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the
risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other circumstances.
8. INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers,
agents, employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal
injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for
personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the
negligent operations of the Contractor, its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons
acting on its behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2)
from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable
relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and
hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial
or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in
this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Contractor
further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including
fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party
challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just
compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by
reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable
decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
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to the extent Contractor's services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity
shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of,
pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor.
9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor shall defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and
employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement of any United States'
letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in the work product
or documents provided by Contractor to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
10. 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
the City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from
the date of final payment to Contractor under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall
be clearly identifiable. Contractor shall allow a representative of the City to examine, audit, and
make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this
Agreement during regular business hours. Contractor shall allow inspection of all work, data,
documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three (3) years
from the date of final payment to Contractor under this Agreement.
11. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Contractor receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Contractor agrees that
it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and
further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like
importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. "Confidential Information" shall include all
nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also
information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential
information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered
by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any
information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the
Contractor disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Contractor
without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e)
is independently developed by the Contractor without reference to information disclosed by the
City.
12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Contractor covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct or
indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this
Agreement.
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13. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Contractor shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic
information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined
and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization,
promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under this
Agreement. Contractor affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
14. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Contractor, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In
the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms
of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument
signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Contractor. The parties agree that any
terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in
addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Contractor or the City. Each
party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or
agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any
party, which is not embodied herein.
15. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Contractor,
Contractor may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall
be construed to limit the City's ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this
Agreement performed by City personnel or by other contractors retained by City.
16. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Contractor shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Contractor
compensation for all services performed by Contractor prior to receipt of such notice of
termination, subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Contractor to
deliver to the City all work product(s) completed as of such date, and in such case
such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and
Contractor consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems
appropriate.
b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of
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performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
17. WAIVER
No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or
granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by
the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or
remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not
similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.
18. JURISDICTION - VENUE
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be
determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that
Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or
arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
19. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Contractor shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder
and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of
Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Contractor shall notify the City immediately and
in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and
exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
20. NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by
first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in
the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons:
To City:
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
Fax: 714- 647-6956
With courtesy copies to:
Executive Director, Public Works Agency
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City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
Fax: 714-647-5635
To Contractor:
T.E. Roberts, Inc.
Attn: Timothy Roberts, President
17771 Mitchell North
Irvine, CA, 92614
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter,
any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail,
communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been
deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and
addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have
been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the
transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these
time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.
21. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the
power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of
this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and
attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority
or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully
set forth in the body of this Agreement.
[signatures on following page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first
above written.
ATTEST:
Jennifer Hall
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM_
SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
By:
Kyte esen
Assi nt City Attorney
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
hNabil Saba
Digitally signed by
Nabil Saba Da e:2024.11.27
11:27:34-08'00'
Nabil Saba
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
CITY OF SANTA ANA
Alvaro Nuiicz
City Manager
CONTRACTOR:
Timothy Roberts
President
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EXHIBIT A
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
EXHIBIT I
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contractor/Consultant shall perform services as set forth below.
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Ana (City) intends to select up to three (3) qualified contractors to provide Emergency
Water and Sewer cleanup services on an as -needed basis.
The City of Santa Ana is located in the County of Orange in Southern California and encompasses
27.2 square miles and a population over 309,000 people.
The City of Santa Ana's Public Works Agency — Water Resources Division oversees and maintains
the daily operations of the Water System and Sanitary Sewer System. The City of Santa Ana's
water system has an average day demand of about 30 MG with 45,000 services. It is comprised of
approximately 480 miles of water main, 45 MG of storage at 8 sites, 7 MWD connections, 20
groundwater wells, 7 pump stations, 4 pressure regulating stations and utilizes 2 pressure zones.
The City's sanitary sewer system has approximately 9,000 manholes, 400 miles of sewer mains and
2 lift stations. The sewer system collects all sewage and transports it to the Orange County
Sanitation District for treatment.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK - GENERAL
The successful contractor shall provide all labor, material, and supplies necessary to complete
cleanup of debris, mud, dirt, and sludge associated with water main breaks and sewer system
overflows (SSO's). Contractor shall provide and maintain in good repair all equipment necessary to
perform the required services and related tasks.
The Contractor shall be available on an on -call basis, 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
with the ability to arrive on -site at the City location within two hours of notification. Regular
business hours are considered from 7 am to 5 pm (Monday through Friday). Any time outside of
regular business hours of operation may be considered "after hours/weekends/holidays." The
Contractor shall haul and dispose of the vacuumed materials and debris to the Orange County
Sanitation District's (OCSD) facilities or an approved waste handling facility.
The Contractor shall be an independent Contractor capable of providing experienced,
knowledgeable and professional staff. The Contractor shall be responsive and maintain excellent
working relationships with city residents, businesses, government officials and City staff. The
Contractor shall provide adequate staffing levels at all times and adhere to established schedules.
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
DESCRIPTION OF WORK — SEWER EMERGENCY CLEANUP SERVICES
Several actions must be taken to properly cleanup and mitigate potential effects, including, but
are not limited to:
• Use straw wattle and/or sandbags to protect storm drain from debris, install straw wattle
on site;
• Application of absorbent material;
• Removal of contaminated soil and used absorbent;
• Flushing the SSO site including gutters and affected area with clean water;
• Vacuum all wash down water into the Contractor's vacuum truck;
• Use of a city issued construction meter shall be necessary when accessing the city's water
hydrants.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK — WATER EMERGENCY CLEANUP SERVICES
Several actions must be taken to properly cleanup and mitigate potential effects, including, but
are not limited to:
• Use straw wattle and/or sandbags to protect storm drain from debris, install straw wattle
on site;
• Cleanup of debris on the roadways, mud/debris on the roadway;
• Vacuum all wash down water into the Contractor's vacuum truck;
• Use of a city issued construction meter shall be necessary when accessing the city's water
hydrants.
DISTRIBUTION OF WORK
The Contractor(s) selected for this work shall provide written, "not to exceed" estimates as
requested by the City for services. These estimates shall include: number of employees, job
classifications, equipment, estimated material costs, and number of hours required for the waste
cleanup job. All hours worked and paid under this contract shall be for productive hours at the job
site. All commuting to and from the work site, and or mobilization of equipment shall not be charged
directly. But, shall be considered overhead and included in the rate for labor. No additional
compensation will be allowed.
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to ensure they have all information deemed necessary to
prepare accurate estimates. The contractor shall respond to City requests for estimates by end of
business day. If multiple Contractors have been awarded a contract, the lowest responsive bid
amongst the selected Contractors shall be awarded the corresponding job order. No work shall be
allowed to proceed until authorized by the City.
PREVAILING WAGE
The Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California has ascertained
the prevailing rate of per diem wages in dollars, based on a working day of eight hours, for each
craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute any construction or maintenance contract,
which may be awarded by Public Works. The current prevailing wage rates as adopted by the
Director of the Department of Industrial Relations are incorporated herein by reference and may
be accessed at http://www.dir.ca.gov/.
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
The Contractor is required to pay the prevailing wage rate referred to above and is responsible for
selecting the classification of workers which will be required to perform this service in accordance
with the Contractor's method of performing the work. Pursuant to Section 1775 of the Labor Code
(State of California) Contractor shall forfeit $50 for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each
worker paid less than the stipulated prevailing wage rates for any public work done under this
Contract or by any subcontractor.
SAFETY & HEALTH REQUIREMENT
The Contractor shall comply with the applicable health and safety regulations and requirements
from CAUOSHA, State of California Construction Safety Orders and the City of Santa Ana.
TRAFFIC CONTROL
1. Traffic control shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall conform to the Work
Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH). Flashing arrow boards shall be used on
arterial streets.
2. All vehicles and or towed equipment shall carry "City of Santa Ana Authorized
Contractor' magnet sign affixed and visible. City does not provide magnets or decals,
it is solely the contractors responsibility to acquire and maintain signs.
3. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations,
ordinances, and statutes, including but not limited to these contract documents.
PROTECTION OF PROPERTY
The Contractor shall perform all work and prevent damage to public and/or private property. In the
event damage occurs, the contractor shall replace and/or repair the damaged property at no cost
to the City. Any cost incurred by the City to repair damage caused by the contractor or their
subcontractors and repaired by City staff shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and will be
deducted from any outstanding balances.
UNSATISFACTORY WORK
In the event that work performed by the Contractor is not satisfactory, the Contractor will be notified
by the City and allowed (1) calendar day to correct the deficient work at no charge to the City.
--END OF SCOPE OF WORK SECTION--
EXHIBIT B
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
ATTACHMENT A
PROPOSER'S CERTIFICATION, PROPOSAL PRICING
Contractor shall submit additional labor, material and equipment rates along with the Fee Schedule.
Contractor's labor and equipment rate sheet shall list rates for all labor designations, equipment and
materials. Specify and estimate any other costs associated with the system.
Certification - I certify that I have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of this Request
for Proposals. I have examined the Scope of Services (Exhibit I) and am qualified to provide services
being requested as specified herein. I understand and agree that I am responsible for reporting any
errors, omissions or discrepancies to the City for clarification prior to the submission of my proposal.
Proposer shall attach a separate hourly rate schedule with hourly rates for staff per job
classification, and equipment. If minimum fees are applicable, please include on your rate
schedule. Hourly rates schedule, which shall include but not limited to, direct and indirect costs
for labor, for staff per job classification, material, equipment rates, overhead, incidental supplies,
travel, mileage, and fuel. Any special materials will be purchased by the contractor only after
discussed and authorized by the City's Project Manager or Designee in writing.
Maximum markup is 10% for admin costs.
Prior to commencement of services, Contractor shall provide separate quotes, upon request by
the City, which shall be approved by the City's Public Works Agency.
ON -CALL EMERGENCY WATER AND SEWER CLEANUP SERVICES
ARTERIAL STREET BID ITEMS
Item
Bid Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Total
1
Vacuum Truck
Regular business hours
HR
4
$� 3
$
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
HR
4
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2
After hours/weekends/holidays
$ I
$ z 1
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
HR
8
3
Regular business hours
$ 77�•
$ 5g ,�
Full Staffed
Vacuum Truck
HR
8
4
After hours/weekends/holidays
$�_• (� i
$ 5,(�3IQ.
Fully Staffed
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Item
Bid Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Total
5
Pressure Washer Truck
Regular business hours
HR
4
$ �`i� �a
$ ,�3•
Fully Staffed
T
6
Pressure Washer Truck
After hours/weekends/holidays
HR
4
$
Fully Staffed
7
Pressure Washer Truck
Regular business hours
HR
8
$ a,1U
Fully Staffed
8
Pressure Washer Truck
After hours/weekends/holidays
HR
8
$ to
Fully Staffed
RESIDENTIAL STREET BID ITEM
Item
Bid Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Total
9
Vacuum Truck
Regular business hours
HR
4
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$S
$5�
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
10
After hours/weekends/holidays
HR
4
$ Df
$ g7
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
11
Regular business hours
HR
8
Fullv Staffed
12
Vacuum Truck
After hours/weekends/holidays
HR
8
$140 .0
Fully Staffed
Item
Bid Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Total
Pressure Washer Truck
Regular business hours
$ of ,5•7D
$ gl�a
13
Fully Staffed
HR
4
Pressure Washer Truck
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14
After hours/weekends/holidays
HR
4
$
$ 0�v
Fully Staffed
Pressure Washer Truck
Regular business hours
$
$ },1a5 t'
15
Fully Staffed
HR
8
16
Pressure Washer Truck
After hours/weekends/holidays
HR
8
$ J 3.04
$ ;, ) zo
Fully Staffed
15
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COST PROPOSAL / FEE SCHEDULE
LABOR CLASSIFICATION
Laborer, Group 1 Laborer, straight rate per hour
Laborer, Group 4 Pipelayer, straight rate per hour
Laborer, Group 5 Welder, straight rate per hour
Laborer Group 5 Foreman, straight rate per hour
Operating Engineer, Group 8, straight rate per hour
Operating Engineer, Gr. 8 Foreman per hour
Teamster Group 3, straight rate per hour
EQUIPMENT -prices subject to change after
3-31-25 and annually per Cal Trans rates
Per
Hour
GANG TRUCK
52.02
FLATBED TRUCK
57.21
PICK UP TRUCK
4196
CREW TRUCK WITH TOOLS
63.53
DUMP TRUCK, BOBTAIL
66.11
DUMP TRUCK, END DUMP
114.92
WATER TRUCK 2000 Gal.
76.14
WELDING TRUCK
67.30
BACKHOE
86.98
TRAILER
23.00
WHEEL LOADER
122.95
STOMPER
20.00
AIR COMPRESSOR
25.46
SKID STEER
45.00
SKID STEER GRINDER ATTACHMENT
45.00
DRUM ROLLER
45.00
BARR/DELINEATOR/ CONES
0.40
TRAFFIC PLATES
9.50
ARROW BOARDS
13.63
WATER PUMP
12.00
HYDRO TEST PUMP
15.00
SHORING
17.00
CUT OFF SAW
10.00
TAPPING MACHINE - 2"
20.00
WATER BUFFALO
37.50
VALVE TRUCK
50.00
VACTOR TRUCK
295.48
FUEL SURCHARGE ON EQUIPMENT
7.00%
SUBCONTRACTOR MARKUP
15.00%
MATERIAL MARK UP
15.00%
ADMINISTRATION FEE
10.00%
7
110.98
115.08
115.62
118.72
148.02
148.02
116.81
116.24
120.34
120.88
123.98
152.00
155.00
120.00
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121.25
125.35
125.90
128.00
157.00
160.00
125.00
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
PROPOSER'S STATEMENT: I have read, understood and agree to the terms and conditions on all
pages of the Request for Proposals. Upon request, I will transfer and deliver goods or services to the
City in accordance with said terms and conditions.
LEGAL NAME OF COMPANY PHONE AND FAX NUMBERS
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BUSINESS ADDRESS
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CONTRACTOR LICENSE
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CITY OF SANTA ANA BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER
(PLEASE PROVIDE IF AVAILABLE, BUT NOT REQUIRED UNTIL AND IF AN AWARD IS MADE TO PROPOSER.)
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND INCLUDED WITH THE PROPOSAL.
PROPOSALS THAT DO NOT CONTAIN THIS FORM WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE.
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EXHIBIT 4
AGREEMENT WITH PAULUS ENGINEERING, INC. TO PROVIDE ON -CALL
EMERGENCY WATER AND SEWER CLEANUP SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on the 17th day of December, 2024 by and between
Paulus Engineering, Inc. ("Contractor"), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal
corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California
("City").
RECITALS
A. On August 8, 2024 the City issued Request for Proposal ("RFP") No. 24-054, by which it
sought qualified contractors to provide on -call emergency water and sewer cleanup
services for the City's Public Works Agency.
B. Contractor submitted a responsive proposal that was among those selected by the City.
Contractor represents that it is able and willing to provide the services described in the
scope of work that was included in RFP 24-054,
C. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Contractor represents that it is
knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Contractor under this
Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be
expected from a professional consulting firm in the field.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the
terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
On an on -call basis, and at the City's sole discretion, Contractor shall perform the services
described in the scope of work that was included in RFP No. 24-054, which is attached
hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated in frill.
2. COMPENSATION
a. City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to
Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor shall be paid only for actual services
performed under this Agreement at the rates and charges identified in Exhibit B.
Contractor is one of three (3) contractors selected to provide services on an on -call
basis under RFP 24-054. The total compensation for these services provided by all such
contractors selected under RFP 24-054 shall not exceed the shared aggregate amount
of Seven Hundred and Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars ($775,000) during the term of
the Agreement, including any extension periods.
b. Payment by City shall be made within 45 days (forty-five) days following receipt of
proper invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures.
Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance
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set forth in the Recitals which may reasonable be expected by City.
3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2025 and end on December 31, 2027, unless
terminated earlier in accordance with Section 16, below. The term of this Agreement may be
extended for up to one (1), two-year period upon a writing executed by the City Manager and the
City Attorney.
4. PREVAILING WAGES
Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq.,
and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title S, Section 1600, et seq.,
("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the
performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. If the services
being performed are part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by
the Prevailing Wage Laws, and the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Contractor agrees to
fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the
City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless form any claim or
liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Contractor shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an
independent Contractor and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall
it be construed to create an employer -employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to
allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Contractor
performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be
provided by Contractor shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and
regulations governing such services. Contractor shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social
security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be
responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
6. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use,
modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property
embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of
authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical
drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or
caused to be prepared by Contractor under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"), Contractor
shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and
perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement.
Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has the legal right to license any and all
Documents & Data. Contractor makes no such representation and warranty in regard to
Documents & Data which were provided to Contractor by the City. City shall not be limited in any
way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within the
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purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City's sole risk.
7. INSURANCE
Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract, and for 5 years
thereafter, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise
from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, its agents,
representatives, employees, and sub -contractors.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL). Insurance Set -vices Office (ISO) Form CG 0001
covering CGL on an "occurrence" basis, including products and completed operations, property
damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $2,000,000 per
occurrence and $4,000,000 in the aggregate. Umbrella and excess insurance policies can be used
to meet the required limits.
2. Automobile Liability (AL). Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering Code 1(any
auto), with combined single limit no less than $5,000,000.
3. Workers' Compensation (WC). As required by the State of California, with statutory limits,
and Employers' Liability insurance with a limit of no less than$1,000,000 per accident, policy,
employee for bodily injury or disease.
4. Pollution Legal Liability and/or Errors and Omissions (PLL). With limits no less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 policy aggregate.
These insurance requirements shall not in any way act to reduce coverage that is broader or
includes higher limits than the minimums shown above. If Contractor maintains broader coverage
and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, City shall be entitled to the broader coverage
and/or the higher limits maintained by Contractor. Insurance provided under this contract shall not
contain any restrictions or limitations which are inconsistent with City's rights under this contract.
Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
1. City of Santa Ana, its City Council, officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to
be covered as additional insureds on Contractor's CGL and AL policies with respect to liability
arising out of work operations performed by or on behalf of Contractor including materials, parts,
and equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations and automobiles owned,
leased, hired, or borrowed by or on behalf of Contractor. Additional insured status can be provided
in the form of an endorsement to Contractor's insurance.
2. For any claims related to this project, Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance coverage as respects City of Santa Ana, its City Council, officers, officials, employees,
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agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City of Santa Ana, its City
Council, officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with it.
3. A severability of interest provision must apply for all the additional insureds, ensuring that
Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made or suit
is brought, except with respect to the insurer's limits of liability.
4. Contractor hereby grants to City a waiver of subrogation which any insurer of said Contractor
may acquire against City of Santa Ana, its City Council, officers, officials, employees, agents and
volunteers" by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Contractor agrees to obtain
any endorsement(s) that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision
applies regardless of whether or not City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from
any insurer(s).
5. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled,
suspended, voided, reduced in scope or in limits, non -renewed by the carrier, or materially changed
except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to City and ten (10) days prior
written notice of policy cancellation or non -renewal due to non-payment.
6. Certificate Holder on each Evidence of Insurance certificate shall be: City of Santa Ana,
Attention: Diana Mazariego, 20 Civic Center Plaza M-85, Santa Ana, CA 92701. The name and
location of project must be indicated in the Description of Operations section of each certificate.
Claims Made Policies
If any coverage required is written on a claims -made coverage form:
1. The retroactive date must be shown, and this date must be before the execution date of the
contract.
2. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5)
years after completion of work.
3. If coverage is cancelled or non -renewed, and not replaced with another claims -made policy form
with a retroactive date prior to the contract effective, or start of work date, Contractor must
purchase extended reporting period coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of
work.
4. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to City.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state of California
with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than AN11, unless otherwise acceptable to CITY.
Waiver of Subrogation
Contractor hereby agrees to waive rights of subrogation which any insurer of Contractor may
acquire from Contractor by virtue of the payment of any loss. Contractor agrees to obtain any
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endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation. The Workers'
Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of City for all work
performed by Contractor, its employees, agents and sub -contractors.
Verification of Coverage
Contractor shall furnish City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required
amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required
by this clause). A statement on a Certificate(s)/Evidence of Insurance will not be accepted in lieu
of the actual endorsements required herein. Failure to obtain the required documents prior to the
work beginning shall not waive Contractor's obligation to provide them. City reserves the right to
require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements,
required by these specifications, at any time.
Sub -Contractors
Contractor shall require and verify that all sub -contractors maintain insurance meeting all
requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City is an additional insured on
insurance required from sub -contractors. for CGL coverage, sub -contractors shall provide
coverage with a form at least as broad as CG 20 38 04 13.
Failure to Maintain Insurance Coverage
If Contractor, for any reason, fails to maintain insurance coverage which is required pursuant to
this contract, the same shall be deemed a material breach of contract. City, at its sole option, may
terminate this contract at any time and obtain damages from Contractor resulting from said breach.
Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the
risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other circumstances.
8. INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers,
agents, employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal
injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for
personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the
negligent operations of the Contractor, its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons
acting on its behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2)
from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable
relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and
hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial
or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in
this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Contractor
further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including
fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party
challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just
compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by
reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable
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decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
to the extent Contractor's services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity
shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of,
pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor.
9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor shall defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and
employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement of any United States'
letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in the work product
or documents provided by Contractor to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
10. 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
the City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period requited by law, from
the date of final payment to Contractor under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall
be clearly identifiable. Contractor shall allow a representative of the City to examine, audit, and
make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this
Agreement during regular business hours. Contractor shall allow inspection of all work, data,
documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three (3) years
from the date of final payment to Contractor under this Agreement.
11. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Contractor receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Contractor agrees that
it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and
further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like
importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. "Confidential Information" shall include all
nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also
information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential
information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered
by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any
information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the
Contractor disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Contractor
without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e)
is independently developed by the Contractor without reference to information disclosed by the
City.
12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Contractor covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct or
indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this
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Agreement.
13. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Contractor shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic
information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined
and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization,
promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided tinder this
Agreement. Contractor affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
14. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Contractor, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In
the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms
of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument
signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Contractor. The parties agree that any
terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in
addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Contractor or the City. Each
party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or
agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any
patty, which is not embodied herein.
15. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Contractor,
Contractor may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall
be construed to limit the City's ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this
Agreement performed by City personnel or by other contractors retained by City.
16. TER.MINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Contractor shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Contractor
compensation for all services performed by Contractor prior to receipt of such notice of
termination, subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Contractor to
deliver to the City all work product(s) completed as of such date, and in such case
such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and
Contractor consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems
appropriate.
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b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of
performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
17. WAIVER
No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or
granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by
the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or
remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not
similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.
18. JURISDICTION - VENUE
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be
determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that
Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or
arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
19. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Contractor shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder
and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of
Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Contractor shall notify the City immediately and
in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and
exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
20. NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by
first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in
the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons:
To City:
Clerk if the City Council
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
Fax: 714- 647-6956
With courtesy copies to:
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Executive Director, Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
Fax: 714-647-5635
To Contractor:
Paulus Engineering, Inc.
Attn: Rory Campbell, Vice -President
2871 E. Coronado Street
Anaheim, CA, 92806
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any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail,
communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been
deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and
addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have
been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the
transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these
time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.
21. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the
power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of
this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and
attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority
or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if frilly
set forth in the body of this Agreement.
[signatures on following page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first
above written.
ATTEST:
Jennifer Hall
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
Kyle Olesen
Assistant City Attorney
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
Digitally signed by Nabil
Saba
Nabil S a bh a Date: 2024.11.26
17:09:53-08'00'
Nabil Saba
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
CITY OF SANTA ANA
Alvaro Nunez
City Manager
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EXHIBIT A
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
EXHIBIT I
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contractor/Consultant shall perform services as set forth below.
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Ana (City) intends to select up to three (3) qualified contractors to provide Emergency
Water and Sewer cleanup services on an as -needed basis.
The City of Santa Ana is located in the County of Orange in Southern California and encompasses
27.2 square miles and a population over 309,000 people.
The City of Santa Ana's Public Works Agency — Water Resources Division oversees and maintains
the daily operations of the Water System and Sanitary Sewer System. The City of Santa Ana's
water system has an average day demand of about 30 MG with 45,000 services. It is comprised of
approximately 480 miles of water main, 45 MG of storage at 8 sites, 7 MWD connections, 20
groundwater wells, 7 pump stations, 4 pressure regulating stations and utilizes 2 pressure zones.
The City's sanitary sewer system has approximately 9,000 manholes, 400 miles of sewer mains and
2 lift stations. The sewer system collects all sewage and transports it to the Orange County
Sanitation District for treatment.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK - GENERAL
The successful contractor shall provide all labor, material, and supplies necessary to complete
cleanup of debris, mud, dirt, and sludge associated with water main breaks and sewer system
overflows (SSO's). Contractor shall provide and maintain in good repair all equipment necessary to
perform the required services and related tasks.
The Contractor shall be available on an on -call basis, 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
with the ability to arrive on -site at the City location within two hours of notification. Regular
business hours are considered from 7 am to 5 pm (Monday through Friday). Any time outside of
regular business hours of operation may be considered "after hours/weekends/holidays." The
Contractor shall haul and dispose of the vacuumed materials and debris to the Orange County
Sanitation District's (OCSD) facilities or an approved waste handling facility.
The Contractor shall be an independent Contractor capable of providing experienced,
knowledgeable and professional staff. The Contractor shall be responsive and maintain excellent
working relationships with city residents, businesses, government officials and City staff. The
Contractor shall provide adequate staffing levels at all times and adhere to established schedules.
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
DESCRIPTION OF WORK — SEWER EMERGENCY CLEANUP SERVICES
Several actions must be taken to properly cleanup and mitigate potential effects, including, but
are not limited to:
• Use straw wattle and/or sandbags to protect storm drain from debris, install straw wattle
on site;
• Application of absorbent material;
• Removal of contaminated soil and used absorbent;
• Flushing the SSO site including gutters and affected area with clean water;
• Vacuum all wash down water into the Contractor's vacuum truck;
• Use of a city issued construction meter shall be necessary when accessing the city's water
hydrants.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK — WATER EMERGENCY CLEANUP SERVICES
Several actions must be taken to properly cleanup and mitigate potential effects, including, but
are not limited to:
• Use straw wattle and/or sandbags to protect storm drain from debris, install straw wattle
on site;
• Cleanup of debris on the roadways, mud/debris on the roadway;
• Vacuum all wash down water into the Contractor's vacuum truck;
• Use of a city issued construction meter shall be necessary when accessing the city's water
hydrants.
DISTRIBUTION OF WORK
The Contractor(s) selected for this work shall provide written, "not to exceed" estimates as
requested by the City for services. These estimates shall include: number of employees, job
classifications, equipment, estimated material costs, and number of hours required for the waste
cleanup job. All hours worked and paid under this contract shall be for productive hours at the job
site. All commuting to and from the work site, and or mobilization of equipment shall not be charged
directly. But, shall be considered overhead and included in the rate for labor. No additional
compensation will be allowed.
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to ensure they have all information deemed necessary to
prepare accurate estimates. The contractor shall respond to City requests for estimates by end of
business day. If multiple Contractors have been awarded a contract, the lowest responsive bid
amongst the selected Contractors shall be awarded the corresponding job order. No work shall be
allowed to proceed until authorized by the City.
PREVAILING WAGE
The Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California has ascertained
the prevailing rate of per diem wages in dollars, based on a working day of eight hours, for each
craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute any construction or maintenance contract,
which may be awarded by Public Works. The current prevailing wage rates as adopted by the
Director of the Department of Industrial Relations are incorporated herein by reference and may
be accessed at http://www.dir.ca.gov/.
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The Contractor is required to pay the prevailing wage rate referred to above and is responsible for
selecting the classification of workers which will be required to perform this service in accordance
with the Contractor's method of performing the work. Pursuant to Section 1775 of the Labor Code
(State of California) Contractor shall forfeit $50 for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each
worker paid less than the stipulated prevailing wage rates for any public work done under this
Contract or by any subcontractor.
SAFETY & HEALTH REQUIREMENT
The Contractor shall comply with the applicable health and safety regulations and requirements
from CAL/OSHA, State of California Construction Safety Orders and the City of Santa Ana.
TRAFFIC CONTROL
1. Traffic control shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall conform to the Work
Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH). Flashing arrow boards shall be used on
arterial streets.
2. All vehicles and or towed equipment shall carry "City of Santa Ana Authorized
Contractor' magnet sign affixed and visible. City does not provide magnets or decals,
it is solely the contractors responsibility to acquire and maintain signs.
3. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations,
ordinances, and statutes, including but not limited to these contract documents.
PROTECTION OF PROPERTY
The Contractor shall perform all work and prevent damage to public and/or private property. In the
event damage occurs, the contractor shall replace and/or repair the damaged property at no cost
to the City. Any cost incurred by the City to repair damage caused by the contractor or their
subcontractors and repaired by City staff shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and will be
deducted from any outstanding balances.
UNSATISFACTORY WORK
In the event that work performed by the Contractor is not satisfactory, the Contractor will be notified
by the City and allowed (1) calendar day to correct the deficient work at no charge to the City.
--END OF SCOPE OF WORK SECTION--
EXHIBIT B
CITY OF SANTA ANA
ATTACHMENT A
PROPOSER'S CERTIFICATION, PROPOSAL PRICING
Contractor shall submit addltlonal labor, material and equipment rates along with the Fee Schedule.
Contractor's labor and equipment rate sheet shall list rates for all labor designations, equipment and
materials. Specify and estimate any other costs associated with the system.
Certification - I certify that I have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of this Request
for Proposals. I have examined the Scope of Services (Exhibit 1) and am qualified to provide services
being requested as specified herein. I understand and agree that I am responsible for reporting any
errors, omissions or discrepancies to the City for clarification prior to the submission of my proposal.
Proposer shall attach a separate hourly rate schedule with hourly rates for staff per job
classlfication, and equipment. If minimum fees are applicable, please Include on your rate
schedule. Hourly rates schedule, which shall Include but not limited to, direct and Indirect costs
for labor, for staff per job classification, material, equipment rates, overhead, incidental supplies,
travel, mileage, and fuel. Any special materials will be purchased by the contractor only after
discussed and authorized by the City's Project Manager or Designee in writing.
Maximum markup is 10% for admin costs.
Prior to commencement of services, Contractor shall provide separate quotes, upon request by
the City, which shall be approved by the City's Public Works Agency.
ON -CALL, EMERGENCY WATER AND SEWER CLEANUP SERVICES
ARTERIAL STREET BID ITEMS
Item
Bid Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Total
Vacuum Truck
HR
4
1
Regular business hours
$ 1,805
$7,220
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
HR
4
2
After hours/weekends/holidays
$ 2,757
$ 11,028
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
HR
8
3
Regular business hours
$1,755
$ 14,040
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
HR
8
4
After hours/weekends/holidays
$ 2,120
$ 16,960
Fully Staffed
CITY OF SANTA ANA
Item
Bid Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Total
5
Pressure Washer Truck
Regular business hours
Fully Staffed
HR
4
$1,805
$ 7,220
6
Pressure Washer Truck
After hours/weekendstholidays
Fully Staffed
11R
4
$ 2,757
$11,028
7
Pressure Washer Truck
Regular business hours
Fully Staffed
HR
8
$1,755
$ 14,040
8
Pressure Washer Truck
After hours/weekends/holidays
Fully Staffed
HR
8
2,120
$
16,960
$
RESIDENTIAL STREET BID ITEM
Item
Bid Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Total
Vacuum Truck
9
Regular business hours
HR
4
$ 1,508
0,032
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
10
Afterhourslweekends/holidays
HR
4
$2,270
$9,080
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
11
Regular business hours
HR
8
$ 1,277
$ 10,216
Fully Staffed
Vacuum Truck
12
After hourslweekendslholidays
HR
8
$ 1,849
$ 14,792
Fully Staffed
Item
Bid Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Total
Pressure Washer Truck
13
Regular business hours
HR
4
$ 1,508
$ 6,032
Fully Staffed
Pressure Washer Truck
14
After hours/weekends/holidays
HR
4
$ 2,270
$9,080
Fully Staffed
Pressure Washer Truck
15
Regular business hours
HR
8
$1,277
$ 10,216
Fully Staffed
Pressure Washer Truck
16
After hourslweekendslholidays
HR
8
$ 1,849
$14,792
Fully Staffed
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PROPOSER'S STATEMENT; I have read, understood and agree to the terms and conditions on all
pages of the Request for Proposals. Upon request, I will transfer and deliver goods or services to the
City in accordance with said terms and conditions.
Paulus Engineering, Inc. 949-874-3427
LEGAL_ NAME OF COMPANY PHONE AND FAX NUMBERS
2871 E. Coronado St, Anaheim, CA 92806
BUSINESS ADDRESS
Rory Campbell Vice -President
PRIr D NAME OF UTHORIZED GENT TITLE
z/ camp bell@paulusenginering,com
SI NA RE OF AUTHO ZED AGENT DATE E-MAIL ADDRESS
33-0717252 724114
FEDERAL ID NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE) CONTRACTOR LICENSE NUMBER
(iFAPPLICABLE)
194149
CITY OF SANTA ANA BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER
(PLEASE PROVIDE IF AVAILABLE, BUT NOT REQUIRED UNTIL AND IF AN A WARD 1 S MADE TO PROPOSER.)
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND INCLUDED WITH THE PROPOSAL.
PROPOSALS THAT DO NOT CONTAIN THIS FORM WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE,