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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_155-2011_CCv0001.pdf AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES This agreement for the performance of landscape maintenance services for the City of Redlands' Landscape Maintenance District No. I ("Agreement") is made and entered into this QA day of September, 2011 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation ("City"), and Green It Up Landscape, Inc. ("Contractor"). City and Contractor are sometimes individually referred to herein as a "Party" and, together, as the "Parties." In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein. City and Contractor agree as follows-, ARTICLE I -ENGAGEMENT OF CONTRACTOR 1.1 City hereby retains Contractor to perform landscape maintenance services (the "Services") for the City of Redlands' Landscape Maintenance District No. I (the "Project Sites"). 1.2 Contractor and its subcontractors shall possess all appropriate State contractors' licenses required for the work to be performed in connection with the performance of the Services,and shall not be debarred pursuant to Labor Code sections 1777.1 and 1777.7. ARTICLE 2 -RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR 2.1 The specific Services which Contractor shall perforin are more particularly described in Exhibit"A."which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 2.2 Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations in the performance of the Services including, but not limited, to all applicable Labor Code and prevailing wage laws and non-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1773.2. copies of the prevailing rates of per them wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to undertake the Services are on file at City's Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department, located at the Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, Suite 15A (Mailing: P.O. Box 3005), Redlands, California 921373. 2.3 Contractor acknowledges that if it violates the Labor Code provisions relating to prevailing wages that City may enforce such provisions by withholding payments to Contractor or its subcontractors pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.6. 2.4 If Contractor executes an agreement with a subcontractor to perform any portion of the Services, Contractor shall comply with Labor Code sections 1775 and 1777.7- and shall provide the subcontractor with copies of the provisions of Labor Code sections 1771, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1813 and 1815. Contractor acknowledges that the statutory provisions establishing penalties for failure to comply with state wage and hour laws and to pay prevailing wages may be enforced by City pursuant to Labor Code sections 1775 and 1813. I:',eaNdjm!A9reementstJ,k4D Green It lip Agreement 8 31 91(2),doc 2.5 Contractor and its subcontractors shall comply with the provisions of Labor Code section 1776 regarding payroll records maintenance, certifications, retention and inspection. 2.6 Contractor acknowledges that eight (8) hours constitutes a legal day's work pursuant to Labor Code section 1810, 2.7 Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Labor Code section 1777,5 as to apprenticeships, and Labor Code sections 1771, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1813 and 1815. 18 Prior to and during any excavation. Contractor shall comply with Government Code section 42216 et seq. ARTICLE 3 - PERIOD OF SERVICE 3.1 Contractor shall commence the Services upon City's delivery to Contractor of a written "Notice to Proceed." 3.2 Contractor shall begin weekly Services within ten (10) calendar days from and after the date of the City's issuance to Contractor of a written "Notice to Proceed." 3.3 The initial term of this Agreement is for one (1) year commencing on the Effective Date of this Agreement. City shall have the option to extend this Agreement on its same terms and conditions for two (2) successive one (1) year terms. City may exercise its option to extend this Agreement y providing by written notice to Contractor no earlier than ninety I - _ (90) days, and no later than thirty(30) days, before expiration of a term. ARTICLE 4 -PAYMENT AND NOTICE 4.1 City shall pay Contractor monthly for the performance of the Services on a time and materials basis in accordance with the rates set forth in Exhibit "A," and up to an amount not to exceed Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($9,700.00) during any one year term. Payments by City to Contractor shall be made within thirty (30) days after City's receipt and approval of Contractor's invoice,by warrant payable to Contractor. I - 4.3 All notices shall be made in writinL, and shall be given by personal delivery or by mail. Notices sent by mail shall be addressed as follows: City: Contractor: Fred Cardenas Gerson Estrada Quality of Life-Department Green It Up Landscape, Inc. City of Redlands P.O, Box 9435 P.O. Box 3005 Moreno Valley, CA 92552 Redlands, CA 92373 C�I,Docurnents:and Settingsim-ittman'd-ocal Setrings"Ternporary Internet Fj1es%0LK I DILMI)Green It Up Agreel-nelit 8 31 11(2)(3).doc When so addressed, such notices shall be deemed given upon deposit in the United States mail; in all other instances, notices, bills and payments shall be deemed given at the time z:1 of actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names and addresses of the person to whom notices are to be given by giving notice pursuant to this section 4.3. ARTICLE 5 -INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION 5.1 Contractor's Insurance to be Primary. All insurance required by this Agreement shall be maintained by Contractor throughout Contractor's performance of the Services, and shall be primary with respect to City and non-contributing to any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City. 5.2 Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liabili!y. Contractor shall secure and maintain Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance for its employees throughout the performance of the Services pursuant to Labor Code sections 3700 and 1860, in an amount which meets statutory requirements, with an insurance carrier acceptable to City. The insurance policy shall include a provision prohibiting the policy's modification of coverage limits or cancellation except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to City. Contractor shall execute and deliver to City a Worker's Compensation Insurance Certification in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "B" prior to commencement of the Services. 5.3 Hold Harmless and Indemnification. Contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend City and its elected officials, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, losses and liability, including attorneys' fees, arising from injury or death to persons or damage to property occasioned by any negligent or intentionally wrongful act or omission of Contractor, and its officers, employees and agents, in performing the Services. 5.4 Assignment. Contractor is expressly prohibited from assigning any of the work associated with the Services without the prior written consent of City. In the event of agreement by the Parties to assign a portion of the Services, Contractor shall add the assignee as an additional insured to its insurance policies and provide City with the insurance endorsements prior to any work being performed by the assignee. 5.5 Comprehensive General Liability Insurance. Contractor shall secure and maintain in force throughout its performance of the Services comprehensive general liability insurance, with carriers acceptable to City, with 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. City shall benamed as an additional insured and the insurance policy shall include a provision prohibiting modification of coverage limits or cancellation of the policy except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to City. A certificate of insurance and endorsements shall be delivered to City prior to commencement of the Services. 5.6 Business Auto Liabilitv ,Insurance. Contractor shall secure and maintain in force throughout its performance of the Services business automobile liability coverage, with I`,CaWJrn\Agreeffwn&kLML)Green It Up Agreement 8 31 11{12}.do-z 3 minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1.000,000) per occurrence, combined single limit for bodily injury liability and property damage liability. This coverage shall include all Contractor owned vehicles used for the Services, hired and non-owned vehicles, and employee non-ownership vehicles. City shall be named as an additional insured and the insurance policy shall include a provision prohibiting modification of coverage limits or cancellation of the policy except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to City. A certificate of insurance and endorsements shall be delivered to City prior to commencement of the Services. ARTICLE 6-GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS 6.1 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 recover its reasonable attorneys' fees, including fees for the use of in- house counsel by a Party. 6.2 Contractor is, for all purposes under this Agreement, an independent contractor with respect to the performance of the Services and not an employee of City. All personnel employed by Contractor to perform the Services are for its account only, and in no event shall Contractor or any 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. Nothing in this Agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and employee between the Parties. 6.3 Unless earlier terminated as provided for below this Agreement shall terminate one (1) year from the Effective Date of this Agreement, unless extended by City as provided in Section 3.3. 6.4 City may terminate this Agreement for any reason, at any time at its sole discretion, upon five(5)calendar day's prior written notice to Contractor. 6.5 Upon receipt of a termination notice, Contractor shall (1) promptly discontinue all work associated with the Services. Contractor shall be compensated on a pro-rata basis for any work completed up until notice of termination. 6.6 This Agreement, including the exhibits incorporated by reference, represents the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties as to the matters contained herein and any prior negotiations, proposals and agreements relating to the subject matter hereof are superseded by this Agreement. Any amendment to this Agreement shall be in writing and approved by City and Contractor. 6.7 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. L,Ca),,djrn\Agrecmen&TMD Green It Up Agreement 8 31 11 (2).doc 4 IN WITLESS WHEREOF, duly authorized representatives of the Parties have signed in confirmation of this Agreement. CITY OF REDLANDS GREEN IT UP LANDSCAPE, INC. T;nT. Ku-dig Gerson Estrada Finance Director/City Treasurer ATTEST: Sam Irwin.Citi Clerk 1:ica\djmtAgreemeptsTMD Green It tip Agreement 8 31 11 5 EXHIBIT "All Scope of Services Subject: Perform landscape maintenance services for the City's Landscape Maintenance District No. I ("Project Sites"). Services to he supplied at all locations within Project Sites: Services to be Supplied Services Frequency Total per Year Mowing and Trimming Weekly 52 Bush and Shrub Trimming Weekly 52 Weed Abatement Biweekly 27 Pest Control Seasonal 4 Fertilization Seasonal 4 Tree Pruning Biannual 2 Irrigation System Maintenance Ongoing Ongoing Project Sites locations and fee schedule: Item Location and Size of Area to be Maintained Total Annual Fee I ORIGINAL '1-A(Tract 13282) $1,000.00 15,136 SQUARE FEET 2 ORIGINAL 1-13(Tract 13434) $1,000.00 12,896 SQUARE FEET 3 ORIGINAL 1-C(Tract 13496) 80,768 SQUARE FEET 1 $4,600.00 4 ANNEXATION 1-IA(Tract 13745) $1,000.00 20,816 SQUARE FEET 5 ANNEXATION I-I B (Tract 13765) $600.00 11,360 SQUARE FEET 6 ANNEXATION 2-A(Tract 13947) $500.00 17,984 SQUARE FEET 7 ANNEXATION 4-W(Tract 12461) 7,473 SQUARE I FEET $500.00 8 ANNEXATION 6-E(Tract 13575) $500.00 10,488 SQUARE FEET Total Annual Fee, $9,700.00 EXHIBIT "B" WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION Project: Performance of landscape maintenance services at various locations within the City of Redlands. 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 in one or more insurer 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 an 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 Mme me due to his or her employees. , I am 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 of this Agreement. (Labor Code §1861). GREE IT UP DSC E, I�n. Date: 'E T By* erson Estrada Contractor's License No.