HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_189-2016 AGREEMENT TO PERFORM LABORATORY SERVICES
This agreement for the provision of laboratory services ("Agreement") is made and entered
on this 6th day of September, 2016 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Redlands, a
municipal corporation ("City)" and Week Laboratories Inc. ("Consultant"). City and
Consultant are sometimes individually referred to herein as a "Party" and, together, as
the "Parties." In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, City and Consultant
agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 —ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT
1.1 City hereby engages Consultant to provide Laboratory Analysis of groundwater, soil-pore
gas, condensate and leachate for the City of Redlands' California Street Landfill (the
"Services").
1.2 The Services shall be performed by Consultant in a professional manner, and Consultant
represents that it has the skill and the professional expertise necessary to provide the
Services to City at a level of competency presently maintained by other practicing
professional consultants in the industry providing like and similar types of Services.
ARTICLE 2—SERVICES OF CONSULTANT
2.1 The Services that Consultant shall perform are more particularly described in Exhibit"A,"
entitled"Scope of Services,"which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
2.2 Consultant shall comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations in the
performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to State prevailing wage laws.
ARTICLE 3 —RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY
3.1 City shall make available to Consultant information in its possession that may assist
Consultant in performing the Services.
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gnates Tim Sullivan, as City's representative with respect to performance of the
Services, and such person shall have the authority to transmit instructions, receive
information, interpret and define City's policies and decisions with respect to performance
of the Services.
ARTICLE 4—PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES
4.1 The Services shall commence within ten(10)days of the Effective Date of this Agreement.
4.2 If Consultant's Services include deliverable electronic visual presentation materials, such
materials shall be delivered in a form, and made available to the City, consistent with City
Council adopted policy for the same. It shall be the obligation of Consultant to obtain a
copy of such policy from City Staff.
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ARTICLE 5 —PAYMENTS TO CONSULTANT
5.1 The total compensation for Consultant's performance of the Services shall not exceed the
amount of Twenty Four Thousand, One Hundred Eighty-Three Dollars ($24,183.00). City
shall pay Consultant on a time and materials basis up to the not to exceed amount, in
accordance with Exhibit "B" entitled "Project Costs" which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
5.2 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the Services performed during
the preceding month. Consultant's invoices shall include a brief description of the Services
performed,the dates the Services were performed,the number of hours spent and by whom,
and a description of reimbursable expenses related to the project. City shall pay Consultant
no later than thirty(30) days after receipt and approval by City of Consultant's invoice.
5.3 Any notice or other communication required, or which may be given, pursuant to this
Agreement, shall be in writing. Any such notice shall be deemed delivered (i) on the date
of delivery in person; (ii)five(5)days after deposit in first class registered mail,with return
receipt requested; (iii) on the actual delivery date if deposited with an overnight courier;or
(iv)on the date sent by facsimile, if confirmed with a copy sent contemporaneously by first
class, certified, registered or express mail; in each case properly posted and fully prepaid
to the appropriate address set forth below, or such other address as a Party may provide
notice in accordance with this section:
City Consultant
Christopher Boatman Alfredo Pierri, President
City ofRedlands Week Laboratories Inc.
35 Cajon Street, 14859 E Clark Ave.
PO. Box 3005 (mailing) City of Industry, CA 91745
Redlands, CA 92373
ARTICLE 6— INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
6.1 Insurance required by this Agreement shall be maintained by Consultant for the duration
of its performance of the Services. Consultant shall not perform any Services unless and
until the required insurance listed below is obtained by Consultant. Consultant shall
provide City with certificates of insurance and endorsements evidencing such insurance
prior to commencement of the Services. Insurance policies shall include a provision
prohibiting cancellation or modification of the policy except upon thirty (30) days prior
written notice to City.
6.2 Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance in the amount that meets
statutory requirements with an insurance carrier acceptable to City, or certification to City
that Consultant is self-insured or exempt from the workers' compensation laws of the State
of California. Consultant shall provide City with Exhibit "C" entitled "Workers'
Compensation Insurance Certification," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference prior to performance of the Services.
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63 Consultant shall secure and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with
carriers acceptable to City. Minimum coverage of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate for public liability, property
damage and personal injury is required. City shall be named as an additional insured and
such insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to any insurance or self-insurance
maintained by City.
6.4 Consultant shall secure and maintain professional liability insurance throughout the term
of this Agreement in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per claim made.
6.5 Consultant shall secure and maintain business auto liability coverage,with minimum limits
of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence, combined single limit bodily injury
liability and property damage liability. This coverage shall include all Consultant owned
vehicles used in connection with Consultant's provision of the Services, hired and non-
owned vehicles, and employee non-ownership vehicles. City shall be named as an
additional insured and such insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to any
insurance or self insurance maintained by City.
6.6 Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City and its elected officials,
employees and agents from and against any and all claims, losses or liability, including
attorneys' fees, arising from injury or death to persons or damage to property occasioned
by any negligent act or omission by,or the willful misconduct of,Consultant,or its officers,
employees and agents in performing the Services.
ARTICLE 7—CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
7.1 Consultant covenants and represents that it does not have any investment or interest in any
real property that may be the subject of this Agreement or any other source of income,
interest in real property or investment that would be affected in any manner or degree by
the performance of Consultant's Services. Consultant further covenants and represents that
in the performance of its duties hereunder,no person having any such interest shall perform
any Services under this Agreement.
7.2 Consultant agrees it is not a designated employee within the meaning of the Political
Reform Act because Consultant:
A. Does not make a governmental decision whether to:
(i) approve a rate, rule or regulation, or adopt or enforce a City law;
(ii) issue, deny, suspend or revoke any City permit, license, application,
certification, approval, order or similar authorization or entitlement;
(iii) authorize the City to enter into, modify or renew a contract;
(iv) grant City approval to a contract that requires City approval and to which
City is a party, or to the specifications for such a contract;
(v) grant City approval to a plan, design, report, study or similar item;
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(vi) adopt or grant City approval of, policies, standards or guidelines for City or
for any subdivision thereof.
B. Does not serve in a staff capacity with City and in that capacity, participate in
making a governmental decision or otherwise perform the same or substantially the
same duties for City that would otherwise be performed by an individual holding a
position specified in City's Conflict of Interest Code under Government Code
section 87302.
7.3 In the event City determines that Consultant must disclose its financial interests,Consultant
shall complete and file a Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of
Economic Interests, with the City Clerk's office pursuant to the written instructions
provided by the City Clerk.
ARTICLE 8 —GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
8.1 In the event any action is commenced to enforce or interpret any of the terms or conditions
of this Agreement the prevailing Party shall, in addition to any costs and other relief, be
entitled to the recovery of its reasonable attorneys' fees, including fees for the use of in-
house counsel by a Party.
8.2 Consultant shall not assign any of the Services, except with the prior written approval of
City and in strict compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
8.3 Records, drawings, designs, cost estimates, electronic data files, databases and any other
documents developed by Consultant in connection with its performance of the Services,
and any copyright interest in such documents, shall become the property of City and shall
be delivered to City upon completion of the Services, or upon the request of City. Any
reuse of such documents, and any use of incomplete documents, shall be at City's sole risk.
8.4 Consultant is for all purposes under this Agreement an independent contractor and shall
perform the Services as an independent contractor. Neither City nor its agents shall have
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control over the conduct of Consultant or Consultant's employees, except as herein set
forth. Consultant shall supply all necessary tools and instrumentalities required to perform
the Services. Assigned personnel employed by Consultant are for its account only, and in
no event shall Consultant or personnel retained by it be deemed to have been employed by
City or engaged by City for the account of, or on behalf of City. Consultant shall have no
authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an
agent, nor shall Consultant have any authority, express or implied, to bind City to any
obligation.
8.5 Unless earlier terminated as provided for below, this Agreement shall terminate upon
completion and acceptance of the Services by City. This Agreement may be terminated by
City, in its sole discretion, by providing not less than five (5) days prior written notice to
Consultant of City's intent to terminate. If this Agreement is terminated by City, an
adjustment to Consultant's compensation shall be made,but(1)no amount shall be allowed
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for anticipated profit or unperformed Services, and (2) any payment due Consultant at the
time of termination may be adjusted to the extent of any additional costs to City occasioned
by any default by Consultant. Upon receipt of a termination notice, Consultant shall
immediately discontinue its provision of the Services and, within five (5) days of the date
of the termination notice, deliver or otherwise make available to City, copies (in both hard
copy and electronic form, where applicable) of project related data, design calculations,
drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries and such other information and
materials as may have been accumulated by Consultant in performing the Services.
Consultant shall be compensated on a pro-rata basis for Services completed up to the date
of termination.
8.6 Consultant shall maintain books, ledgers, invoices, accounts and other records and
documents evidencing costs and expenses related to the Services for a period of three (3)
years,or for any longer period required by law,from the date of final payment to Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement. Such books shall be available at reasonable times for
examination by City at the office of Consultant.
8.7 This Agreement, including the Exhibits incorporated herein by reference, represents the
entire agreement and understanding between the Parties as to the matters contained herein,
and any prior negotiations, written proposals or verbal agreements relating to such matters
are superseded by this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided for herein, any
amendment to this Agreement shall be in writing,approved by City and signed by City and
Consultant.
8.8 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of California.
8.9 If one or more of the sentences,clauses,paragraphs or sections contained in this Agreement
is declared invalid, void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the same
shall be deemed severable from the remainder of this Agreement and shall not affect,
impair or invalidate the remaining sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections contained
herein, unless to do so would deprive a Party of a material benefit of its bargain under this
Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, duly authorized representatives of City and Consultant have signed
in confirmation of this Agreement.
CITY OF REDLA DS "ti ECIC LABORATORIES, INC.
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Tina.T. Kundig, Finance DireMif- Alfredcj Pi rri, President
Attest: „„
Sam Irwi , ity Clerk.
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EXHIBIT"A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The City of Redlands Quality of Life department(City) is currently soliciting bids from California
certified laboratories to provide laboratory analyses for the landfill division. The successful
bidder(s) will be issued an annual purchase order for the fiscal Year 2016/2017.
The Laboratory must possess the skills, licenses and professional expertise necessary to provide
the analyses services to the City at a level of competency presently maintained by other practicing
laboratories in the industry who provide like and similar types of services.
Minimum Requirements:
CERTIFICATION
• ELAP qualified lab for California State Program
• Ninety-Five percent of all analyses listed in the purchase requisition conducted in-house
without subcontracting
QUALITY
• NELAP-Approved Quality Assurance Manual
• Code of Ethics Policy
CAPABILITY
■ Accreditation— laboratory license to perform testing
■ Audit — most recent 3rd party audit report of quality systems (required as part of
accreditation)
■ PT Results—most recent 3rd party proficiency test results(required as part of accreditation)
■ QA Manual—table of contents will illustrate depth of policies and procedures
• SOPs— laboratory procedures for analysis according to approved test methods
■ MALs — method acceptance limits for each analytical method to illustrate precision and
accuracy
• Instrumentation — documentation of laboratory's investments in and commitment to
technological advancements
EXPERIENCE
■ Lab Overview- summary of history, expertise and management structure
• Sample Experience - illustration of analytical capacity and ability to manage in a
production environment
• Staffing—details of staff education and industry experience
• Clients—profile of type of work focus and opportunity to obtain feedback from 3-5 specific
clients/projects
• Minimum 3 customers for which QA/Lab Support services are provided
CUSTOMER SERVICE
■ Located within 50 miles of 1950 Nevada Street, Redlands, CA 92373
• Available for deliveries and pick-ups 5 days per week using own staff(not 3rd party)
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PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
• Order Login & Acknowledgement — method for organizing work orders and
communicating with the client any issues at the outset of the project
• Project Management — who will be in charge of meeting project requirements and how
with this person be involved and by what methods
• QA/QC — measures taken to assure accuracy, precision, completeness and correctness of
data
• Contingency-..plan to work assignments in the event of instrument failure or staff loss
■ Report—ease of use and documentation of QA/QC
• Billing—ease of use in management and documenting costs
The Laboratory shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws during the
performance of these specifications according to the most recent version of Standard United States
Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Methods.
The most highly qualified lab will be able to perform the following analyses:
Table 1
Leachate:
Method Leachate Samples Annual
Constituent Method Description Collected Per Event Total
Appendix 11 Constituents 8260B/827ONarious - 2 2*
Total Hardness EPA 6010 - 2 2*
Bicarbonate 310.1 - 2 2*
Carbonate 310.1 - 2 2*
Total Alkalinity Sy12320B - 2 2*
Total Cations *See Notes - 2 2*
Total Anions *See Notes - 2 2*
Hydroxide *See Notes - 2 2*
Chloride EPA 300.0 - 2 2*
Fluoride EPA 300.0 - 2 2*
Nitrate(as N) EPA 300.0 - 2 2*
Sulfate EPA 300.0 - 2 2*
Phosphate 365.2 - 2 2*
total Phosphorus 365.1/365.2 - 2 2*
Boron 212.31200.7 - 2 2*
S ecific Conductance SM2510 B - 2 2*
H SM4500 H+B - 2 2*
Total Dissolved Solids SM 2540C - 2 2*
Chemical Oxygen Demand 410.4 - 2 2*
Phenols 420.1 - 2 2*
Total Organic Carbon SM 53108 - 2 2*
Total Organic Halogens -450.1 - 2 *
Calcium 200.7/215 - 2 2*
Magnesium 200.7/242.1 - 2 2*
Manganese 200.7/243.1 - 2 2*
Potassium 200.7/258.1 - 2 2*
Sodium 200.7/273.1 - 2 2*
Iron 200.7/236.1 - 2 2*
Zinc 200.71289.E - 2 2*
Notes: *Two leachate sumps sampled annually in October. A retest sample is collected the following April and
analyzed for only First time detections from the October event.
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*Total Cations and Anions are determined by the summation of all Cations and Anions, respectively, in the sample
analyzed.
*The standard method, SM 2330B, in the "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater" for
hydroxide ion analysis shall be used.
Table 2
Condensate:
Method Liquid Samples Annual
Constituent Method Description Collected per Event Total
Appendix II Constituents 8260B/827ONarious - 1 1
Total Hardness EPA 6010
Bicarbonate 310.1
Carbonate 310.1
Total Alkalinity SM 2320B - 1 1
Total Cations *See Notes - 1 1
Total Anions *See Notes - 1 1
Hydroxide *See Notes - 1 1
Chloride EPA 300.0 - 1 1
Fluoride EPA 300.0 - 1 1
Nitrate(as N) EPA 300.0 - 1 1
Sulfate EPA 300.0 - 1 1
Phosphate 365.2 - I 1
total Phosphorus 365.11365.2 - 1 I
Boron 212.31200.7 - t l
Specific Conductance SM 25 IOB - i l
H SM 4500 H+B - 1 1
Total Dissolved Solids SM 25400 - 1 l
Chemical Oxygen Demand 410.4
Phenols 420.1
Total Organic Carbon SM 53 lOB
Total Organic Halogens 450.1
Calcium 200.71215
Magnesium EPA 200.7 - I I
Man anese 200.7124.3.1 - 1 1
Potassium 200.71258.1 - 1 I
Sodium 200.7!273.1 - 1 1
Iron 200.71236.1 - 1 1
Zinc 200.71289.1 - 1 1
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Table 3
Groundwater:
Ground Water Samples Annual
Constituent Method USEPA Method Description Collected Per event Total
H SM 4500 H+B Electrometric 8 32
Total Dissolved Solids SM 2540 C Gravimetric 8 32
Chloride EPA 300.0 Ion Chromatography 8 32
Sulfate EPA 300.0 [on Chromatography 8 32
Nitrate(as N) EPA 300.0 [on Chromatography 8 32
Bicarbonates 10.1 Titrimetric 8 32
Carbonate 310.1 Titrimetric 8 32
Chemical Oxygen 8
Demand 410.4 Colorimetric 32
Hydroxide SM 2330B Standard Methods 8 32
Total Alkalinity SM2320 B - 8 32
Perchlorate EPA 314.0 _ 8 32
47 Appendix I VOCs 8260B Purge and Trap GC/IVIS 10 40
EDB,DBCP EPA 504 8 32
Table 4
Surface Water:
SW Samples Annual
Constituent Method Method Description Collected Per Event Total
H 150.t Electrometric 2 8
Total Dissolved
Solids 160.1 Gravimetric 2 8
Chloride 325 Ion Chromatography 2 8
Sulfate 375 Ion Chromatography 2 8
Nitrate(as N) 353.2 Ion Chromatography 2 8
Bicarbonate 310.1 Titrimetric 2 8
Carbonate 310.1 Titrimetric 2 8
Chemical Oxygen
Demand 410.4 Calorimetric 2 8
Hydroxide SM 2330B Standard Methods 2 8
Total Alkalinity 310.1 - 2 8
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VOCs 8260B Pure and Trap GCIMS 2 8
EDB,DBCP EPA 504 2 8
Notes: Two locations sampled quarterly when stream flow present.
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Table S
Gas:
Method Gas Samples Annual
Constituent Method Description Collected Per Event Total
Fixed Gases(CO2,CH4,N2, 3
02) (Modified) GC/FID 4 4
VOCs TO-14 GC/MS 4 4
Notes:One probe sampled quarterly
Table 6
L simeters:
Liquid Samples
Method Method Collected Per Annual
Constituent USEPA Descri tion Event Total
H Stvl 4500 H+B Electrometric 4 16
Total Dissolved Solids SM 2540 C Gravimetric 4 16
Chloride EPA 300.0 Ion Chromatograph 4 16
Sulfate EPA 300.0 Ion Chromatography 4 16
Nitrate(as N) EPA 300.0 [on Chromatography 4 16
Bicarbonate 310.1 Titrimetric 4 16
Carbonate 310.1 Titrimetric 4 16
Chemical Oxygen
Demand 410.4 Colorimetric 4 16
EDB,DBCP EPA 504 4 16
Hydroxide SM 2330B Standard Methods 4 16
Dissolved Carbon
Dioxide Field 4 16
Total Alkalinity SM 2320 B - 4 16
Perchlorate EPA 314.0 _ 4 16
Purge and Trap
47 Appendix I VOCs 8260B GUMS 4 16
Notes: Lysimeters have historically been dry.
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EXHIBIT"B"
PROJECT COSTS
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weck Laboratories Exhibit "B" PROJECT COSTS
Fee Proposal-Labratory Analysis
Table 1: Leachate
Constituent Method Samples Annual Cost Per Extended
Event Total Sample Cost
Appendix II Constituents EPA 8260/8270/various 2 2 $ 1,250.00 $ 2,500.00
Total Hardness EPA 6010 2 2 $ 12.00 $ 24.00
Bicarbonate SM 2320B 2 2 $ 5.00 $ 10.00
Carbonate SM 2320B 2 2 $ 5.00 $ 10.00
Total Alkalinity SM 2320B 2 2 . $ 5.00 $ 10.00
Total Cations calculation 2 2 $ - $ -
Total Anions calculation 2 2 $ - $ -
Hydroxide SM 23206 2 2 $ 5.00 $ 10.00
Chloride EPA 300.0 2 2 $ 15.00 $ 30.00
Fluoride EPA 300.0 2 2 $ 15.00 $ 30.00
Nitrate as N EPA 300.0 2 2 $ 15.00 $ 30.00
Sulfate EPA 300.0 2 2 $ 15.00 $ 30.00
Phosphate EPA 365.3 2 2 $ 20.00 $ 40.00
Total Phosphorus EPA 365.3 2 2 $ 20.00 $ 40.00
Boron EPA 200.7 2 2 $ 12.00 $ 24.00
Specific Conductance SM 25106 2 2 $ 10.00 $ 20.00
pH SM 4500 H+B 2 2 $ 3.00 $ 6.00
Total Dissolved Solids SM 2540C 2 2 $ 20.00 $ 40.00
Chemical Oxygen Demand EPA 410.4 2 2 $ 28.00 $ 56.00
Phenols EPA 420.4 2 2 $ 45.00 $ 90.00
Total Organic Carbon SM 53106 2 2 $ 45.00 $ 90.00
Total Organic Halogens EPA 90206 2 2 $ 120.00 $ 240.00
Calcium EPA 200.7 2 2 $ 12.00 $ 24.00
Magnesium EPA 200.7 2 2 $ 12.00 $ 24.00
Manganese EPA 200.7 2 2 $ 12.00 $ 24.00
Potassium EPA 200.7 2 2 $ 12.00 $ 24.00
Sodium EPA 200.7 2 2 $ 12-00 $ 24.00
Iron EPA 200.7 2 2 $ 12.00 $ 24.00
Zinc EPA 200.7 2 2 $ 12.00 $ 24.00
Table 1 Sub Total $ 3,498.00
Table 2: Condensate
Samples Annual Cost Per Extended
Constituent Method Event Total Sample Cost
Appendix II Constituents EPA 8260/8270/various 1 1 $ 1,250.00 $ 1,250.00
Total Hardness EPA 6010 1 1 $ 12.00 $ 12.00
Bicarbonate SM 23206 1 1 $ 5.00 $ 5.00
Carbonate SM 2320B 1 1 $ 5.00 $ 5.00
Total Alkalinity SM 2320B 1 1 $ 5.00 $ 5.00
Total Cations calculation 1 1 $ - $ -
Total Anions calculation 1 1 $ - $ -
Hydroxide SM 2320B 1 1 $ 5.00 $ 5.00
Chloride EPA 300.0 1 1 $ 15.00 $ 15.00
Fluoride EPA 300.0 1 1 $ 15.00 $ 15.00
Nitrate as N EPA 300.0 1 1 $ 15.00 $ 15.00
Sulfate EPA 300.0 1 1 $ 15.00 $ 15.00
Phosphate EPA 365.3 1 1 $ 20.00 $ 20.00
Total Phosphorus EPA 365.3 1 1 $ 20.00 $ 20.00
Boron EPA 200.7 1 1 $ 12.00 $ 12.00
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EXHIBIT 64CI
WORKERS' COM PEN SATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION
Every employer, except the State, shall secure the payment of compensation in one or more of the
following ways:
(a) By being insured against liability to pay compensation by one or more Insurers duly
authorized to write compensation insurance in this State.
(b) By securing from the Director of Industrial Relations, a certificate of consent to
self-insure, either as in individual employer, or as one employer in, a group Of
employers, which may be given upon furnishing proof satisfactory to the Director
of Industrial Relations of ability to self-insure and to pay any compensation that
may become due to his or her employees.
CHECK ONE
�Xj I arn aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every
employer to be insured against liability for Workers" Compensation or to undertake self-insurance
in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and I will comply with such, provisions before
commencing the performance of the work and activities required or permitted under this
Agreement. (Labor Code §1861).
I affirm that at all times, in performing the work and activities required or permitted under
this Agreement, I shall not employ any person in any manner such that I become subject to the
workers' compensation laws of California. However, at any time, if I employ any person such that
I become subject to the workers' compensation laws of Calitornia, immediately I shall provide the
City with a certificate of consent to self-insure, or a certification of workers' compensation
insurance.
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information and
representations made in this certificate are true and correct.
Week Laboratories, Inc. Date:
By:— lv�4
Alf.'redo, Pletik, President
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