HomeMy WebLinkAboutC40350 Traffic Signal Preventive MaintenanceContract No. C40350
STAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEETING DATE:
PREPARED BY
August 27, 2020
Randy Bowman, Project Manager
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REQUEST: Award Contract No. C40350 for Traffic Signal Preventive Maintenance
and Emergency On-Call Services to St. Francis Electric, LLC of Riverside,
California in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.
Recommendation
By Minute Motion:
1) Award Contract No. C40350 for Traffic Signal Preventive
Maintenance and Emergency On-Call Services to St. Francis
Electric, LLC of Riverside, California in an annual amount not to
exceed $50,000 for a period of twenty-four (24) months; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and up to three
(3) 12-month contract extensions.
Funds are available in Account No. 1104250-4332500, R/M Signals.
Strateqic Plan
Traffic signal preventive maintenance and emergency on-call services are on-gong
maintenance activities and, as such, do not contribute directly to the objectives of the
Strategic Plan.
BackQround Analvsis
Each year, the City contracts supplemental routine traffic signal maintenance plus
emergency on-call services needed due to normal wear and tear, collision damage,
vandalism and other factors that may result in the need for supplemental traffic signal
maintenance services.
City staff duly advertised a Request for Proposal (RFP) for said services on PlanetBids,
and on June 16, 2020, the City received four proposals. A selection committee comprised
of the traffic signal operations team reviewed the proposals according to the following
criteria in the RFP:
• Clarity and conformance of proposal to the RFP
• Content of the proposal, including the work plan
• Proposer's experience and performance
• Team members' experience and performance
Contract No. C40350
August 27, 2020 — Staff Report
Award Contract for Traffic Signal Preventive Maintenance & Emergency On-Call Services
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• Comments by references
• Fee proposal
The selection committee ranked the four proposals as follows:
� PROPOSER LOCATION RANKING
� St Francis Electric Riverside, CA 1
� Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. Irwindale, CA 2
� SIEMENS Mobility, Inc. Riverside, CA 3
� Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. Alviso, CA 4
The City has administratively contracted with St. Francis Electric, LLC, in recent years for
traffic signal preventive maintenance and on-call services, and has favorable experience
with the firm's timeliness and workmanship. The hourly rates proposed by the firm are
lower than or otherwise comparable to those from the other proposers.
Based on the review, staff recommends awarding to St Francis Electric, LLC for a period
of two years with an option of three, one-year extensions.
Fiscal Analvsis
This contract is included within the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 operating budget; therefore,
there is no fiscal impact beyond the contract amount. Costs are incurred only for the work
that needs to be performed during the term of the contract.
LEGAL REVIEW
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CITY MANAGER
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Robert W. Hargreaves Tom Garcia, P.E. Janet M. Moore
City Attorney Director of Public Works
Director of Finance
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CONTRACTOR:
St Francis Electric, LLC
1420 Citrus Street
Riverside, CA 92507
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Andy Firestine
Assistant City Manager
ATTACHMENTS: Agreement
Payment and Performance Bonds
Contractor's Proposal
Vicinity Map
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT
CONTRACT NO. C40350
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this 27th day of August, 2020 by and between
the City of Palm Desert, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of California
with its principal place of business at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260-
2578, County of Riverside, State of California (“City”) and St. Francis Electric, LLC, a Limited
Liability Corporation with its principal place of business at 1420 Citrus Street, Riverside,
California 92507 (“Contractor”). City and Contractor are sometimes individually referred to as
“Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.
2. RECITALS.
2.1 Contractor.
Contractor desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain
maintenance services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
Contractor represents that it is experienced in providing maintenance services to public clients,
that it and its subcontractors have all necessary licenses and permits to perform the services in
the State of California, and that is familiar with the plans of City. Contractor shall not subcontract
any portion of the work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without
prior written approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject
to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.
2.2 Project.
City desires to engage Contractor to render such services for TRAFFIC SIGNAL
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY ON-CALL SERVICES (“Project”) as set
forth in this Agreement.
3. TERMS.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Contractor promises and agrees to furnish to
the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work
necessary to fully and adequately supply the maintenance services necessary for the Project
(“Services”). The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance
with, this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all
applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from August 27, 2020 to
August 31, 2022, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. The City shall have the unilateral
option, at its sole discretion, to renew this Agreement automatically for no more than three (3)
additional one-year terms. Contractor shall complete the Services within the term of this
Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines. The Parties may, by
mutual, written consent, extend the term of this Agreement if necessary to complete the Services.
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3.2 Responsibilities of Contractor.
3.2.1 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Independent Contractor. The
Services shall be performed by Contractor or under its supervision. Contractor will determine the
means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this
Agreement. City retains Contractor on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee.
Any personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Contractor shall not be
employees of City and shall at all times be under Contractor’s exclusive direction and control.
Contractor shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection
with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Contractor shall
be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but
not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability
insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Contractor shall perform the Services in a prompt
and timely manner in accordance with the Schedule of Services set forth in Exhibit “A” attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Contractor represents that it has the professional
and technical personnel required to perform the Services in conformance with such conditions.
Upon request of City, Contractor shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated
performance to meet the Schedule of Services.
3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by
Contractor shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 City’s Representative. The City hereby designates the Director of Public
Works, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement
(“City’s Representative”). City’s Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City
for all purposes under this Agreement except for increasing compensation. Contractor shall not
accept direction or orders from any person other than the City’s Representative or his or her
designee.
3.2.5 Contractor’s Representative. Contractor hereby designates Guy Smith,
Vice President, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this
Agreement (“Contractor’s Representative”). Contractor’s Representative shall have full authority
to represent and act on behalf of the Contractor for all purposes under this Agreement. The
Contractor’s Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his best skill and
attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and
procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this
Agreement.
3.2.6 Coordination of Services. Contractor agrees to work closely with City staff
in the performance of Services and shall be available to City’s staff, consultants and other staff at
all reasonable times.
3.2.7 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Contractor shall perform all
Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards
generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of
California. Contractor represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling
necessary to perform the Services. Contractor warrants that all employees and subcontractors
shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Finally,
Contractor represents that it, its employees and subcontractors have all licenses, permits,
qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services,
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including a City Business License, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained
throughout the term of this Agreement. Contractor shall perform, at its own cost and expense
and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions
which are caused by the Contractor’s failure to comply with the standard of care provided for
herein. Any employee of the Contractor or its sub-contractors who is determined by the City to
be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a
threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the
Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the
Contractor and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.
3.2.8 Period of Performance and Liquidated Damages. Contractor shall perform
and complete all Services under this Agreement within the term set forth in Section 3.1.2 above
(“Performance Time”). Contractor shall perform the Services in strict accordance with any
completion schedule or Project milestones described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto, or which may
be provided separately in writing to the Contractor. Contractor agrees that if the Services are not
completed within the aforementioned Performance Time and/or pursuant to any such completion
schedule or Project milestones developed pursuant to provisions of this Agreement, it is
understood, acknowledged and agreed that the City will suffer damage. Pursuant to Government
Code Section 53069.85, Contractor shall pay to the City as fixed and liquidated damages, and
not as a penalty, the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per day for each and every calendar
day of delay beyond the Performance Time or beyond any completion schedule or Project
milestones established pursuant to this Agreement.
3.2.9 Disputes. Should any dispute arise respecting the true value of any work
done, of any work omitted, or of any extra work which Contractor may be required to do, or
respecting the size of any payment to Contractor during the performance of this Contract,
Contractor shall continue to perform the Work while said dispute is decided by the City. If
Contractor disputes the City’s decision, Contractor shall have such remedies as may be provided
by law.
3.2.10 Laws and Regulations; Employee/Labor Certifications. Contractor shall
keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and
regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all
Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Contractor shall be liable for
all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Services and this Agreement.
All violations of such laws and regulations shall be grounds for the City to terminate the Agreement
for cause. City is a public entity of the State of California subject to certain provisions of the Health
& Safety Code, Government Code, Public Contract Code, and Labor Code of the State. It is
stipulated and agreed that all provisions of the law applicable to the public contracts of a
municipality are a part of this Agreement to the same extent as though set forth herein and will be
complied with.
3.2.10.1 Employment Eligibility; Contractor. Contractor certifies that
it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the
employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and
Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time and shall require all subcontractors
and sub-subcontractors to comply with the same. Contractor certifies that it has not committed a
violation of any such law within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of execution of
this Agreement, and shall not violate any such law at any time during the term of the Agreement.
3.2.10.2 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Contractor
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certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which
require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake
self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such
provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
3.2.10.3 Equal Opportunity Employment. Contractor represents that
it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor,
employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap,
ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities
related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment
advertising, layoff or termination. Contractor shall comply with all relevant provisions of City’s
Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or
guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.
3.2.10.4 Air Quality. Contractor must fully comply with all applicable
laws, rules and regulations in furnishing or using equipment and/or providing services, including,
but not limited to, emissions limits and permitting requirements imposed by the California Air
Resources Board (CARB). Contractor shall specifically be aware of the CARB limits and
requirements’ application to “portable equipment”, which definition is considered by CARB to
include any item of equipment with a fuel-powered engine. Contractor shall indemnify City against
any fines or penalties imposed by CARB or any other governmental or regulatory agency for
violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by Contractor, its subcontractors, or others
for whom Contractor is responsible under its indemnity obligations provided for in this Agreement.
3.2.10.5 Water Quality Management and Compliance. To the extent
applicable, Contractor’s Services must account for, and fully comply with, all local, state and
federal laws, rules and regulations that may impact water quality compliance, including, without
limitation, all applicable provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. §§ 1300);
the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Cal Water Code §§ 13000-14950); laws,
rules and regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency and the State Water Resources
Control Board; the City’s ordinances regulating discharges of storm water; and any and all
regulations, policies, or permits issued pursuant to any such authority regulating the discharge of
pollutants, as that term is used in the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, to any ground or
surface water in the State. Failure to comply with the laws, regulations and policies described in
this Section is a violation of law that may subject Contractor or City to penalties, fines, or additional
regulatory requirements.
3.2.11 Insurance.
3.2.11.1 Minimum Requirements. Without limiting Contractor’s
indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of the Services, Contractor shall obtain,
provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance
of the type and amounts described below and in a form that is satisfactory to City.
(A) General Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain
commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services
Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence, $4,000,000 general
aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy must include
contractual liability that has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO
“insured contract” language will not be accepted.
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(B) Automobile Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain
automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering
bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Contractor arising out of or in connection
with Work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-
owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each
accident. The City’s Risk Manager may modify this requirement if it is determined that Contractor
will not be utilizing a vehicle in the performance of his/her duties under this Agreement.
(C) Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance. Contractor may opt
to utilize umbrella or excess liability insurance in meeting insurance requirements. In such
circumstances, Contractor may obtain and maintain an umbrella or excess liability insurance
policy with limits that will provide bodily injury, personal injury and property damage liability
coverage at least as broad as the primary coverages set forth above, including commercial
general liability and employer’s liability. Such policy or policies shall include the following terms
and conditions:
(a) A drop down feature requiring the policy to
respond if any primary insurance that would otherwise have applied proves to be uncollectible in
whole or in part for any reason;
(b) Pay on behalf of wording as opposed to
reimbursement;
(c) Concurrency of effective dates with
primary policies; and
(d) Policies shall “follow form” to the
underlying primary policies.
(e) Insureds under primary policies shall also
be insureds under the umbrella or excess policies.
(D) Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Contractor shall
maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance
(with limits of at least $1,000,000). Contractor shall submit to City, along with the certificate of
insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of the City, its officers, agents,
employees and volunteers.
3.2.11.2 Other Provisions and Requirements.
(A) Proof of Insurance. Contractor shall provide certificates of
insurance to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of
subrogation endorsement for workers’ compensation. Insurance certificates and endorsements
must be approved by City’s Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance. Current
certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this contract.
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at
any time.
(B) Duration of Coverage. Contractor shall procure and
maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or
damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work
hereunder by Contractor, his/her agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
(C) Primary/Non-Contributing. Coverage provided by
Contractor shall be primary and any insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by City
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shall not be required to contribute with it. The limits of insurance required herein may be satisfied
by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance
shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a
primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of City before the City’s own insurance or self-
insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured.
(D) City’s Rights of Enforcement. In the event any policy of
insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications, or is
canceled and not replaced, City has the right, but not the duty, to obtain the insurance it deems
necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Contractor, or City will
withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Contractor payments. In the alternative, City
may cancel this Agreement.
(E) Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued
by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact
business of insurance or is on the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers in the State of California,
with an assigned policyholders’ Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or
larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise
approved by the City’s Risk Manager.
(F) Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained
or procured pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against the City,
its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers, or shall specifically
allow Contractor or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications
to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Contractor hereby waives its own right of recovery
against the City, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers and
shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its
subcontractors.
(G) Enforcement of Contract Provisions (non estoppel).
Contractor acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to
inform Contractor of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on
the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
(H) Requirements Not Limiting. Requirements of specific
coverage features or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage,
limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance.
Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to
a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of
other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the Contractor maintains higher limits than the
minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for 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.
(I) Notice of Cancellation. Contractor agrees to oblige its
insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide to City with a thirty (30) day notice of
cancellation (except for nonpayment for which a ten (10) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of
coverage for each required coverage.
(J) Additional Insured Status. General liability, automobile
liability, and if applicable, pollution liability and cyber liability, policies shall provide or be endorsed
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to provide that the City and its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be
additional insureds under such policies. This provision shall also apply to any excess/umbrella
liability policies.
(K) Prohibition of Undisclosed Coverage Limitations. None of
the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any
limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to City and approved of in
writing.
(L) Separation of Insureds. A severability of interests provision
must apply for all additional insureds ensuring that Contractor’s insurance shall apply separately
to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s
limits of liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross-liability exclusions.
(M) Pass Through Clause. Contractor agrees to ensure that its
sub-contractors, sub-contractors, and any other party involved with the Project who is brought
onto or involved in the project by Contractor, provide the same minimum insurance coverage and
endorsements required of Contractor. Contractor agrees to monitor and review all such coverage
and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the
requirements of this section. Contractor agrees that upon request, all agreements with
contractors, subcontractors, and others engaged in the Project will be submitted to City for review.
(N) City’s Right to Revise Specifications. The City or its Risk
Manager reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and
types of insurance required by giving the Contractor ninety (90) days advance written notice of
such change. If such change results in cost to the Contractor, the City and Contractor may
renegotiate Contractor’s compensation. If the City reduces the insurance requirements, the
change shall go into effect immediately and require no advanced written notice.
(O) Self-Insured Retentions. Any self-insured retentions must
be declared to and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions
be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered to
comply with these specifications unless approved by City.
(P) Timely Notice of Claims. Contractor shall give City prompt
and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Contractor’s
performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the
required liability policies.
(Q) Additional Insurance. Contractor shall also procure and
maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own
judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work.
3.2.12 Safety. Contractor shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury
or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Contractor shall at all times
be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall
exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the
work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions, where
applicable, shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and lifesaving
equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and
subcontractors, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks,
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confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices,
equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or
injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety
measures.
3.2.13 Bonds.
3.2.13.1 Performance Bond. If required by law or otherwise specifically
requested by City in Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, Contractor
shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Agreement a Performance Bond in the
amount of the total, not-to-exceed compensation indicated in this Agreement, and in a form
provided or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor
until it has been received and approved by the City.
3.2.13.2 Payment Bond. If required by law or otherwise specifically
requested by City in Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, Contractor
shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Agreement a Payment Bond in the amount
of the total, not-to-exceed compensation indicated in this Agreement, and in a form provided or
approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until it has
been received and approved by the City.
3.2.13.3 Bond Provisions. Should, in City’s sole opinion, any bond
become insufficient or any surety be found to be unsatisfactory, Contractor shall renew or replace
the affected bond within 10 days of receiving notice from City. In the event the surety or
Contractor intends to reduce or cancel any required bond, at least thirty (30) days prior written
notice shall be given to the City, and Contractor shall post acceptable replacement bonds at least
ten (10) days prior to expiration of the original bonds. No further payments shall be deemed due
or will be made under this Agreement until any replacement bonds required by this Section are
accepted by the City. To the extent, if any, that the total compensation is increased in accordance
with the Agreement, the Contractor shall, upon request of the City, cause the amount of the bonds
to be increased accordingly and shall promptly deliver satisfactory evidence of such increase to
the City. To the extent available, the bonds shall further provide that no change or alteration of
the Agreement (including, without limitation, an increase in the total compensation, as referred to
above), extensions of time, or modifications of the time, terms, or conditions of payment to the
Contractor, will release the surety. If the Contractor fails to furnish any required bond, the City
may terminate this Agreement for cause.
3.2.13.4 Surety Qualifications. Only bonds executed by an admitted
surety insurer, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, shall be accepted. The
surety must be a California-admitted surety with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VIII
and satisfactory to the City. If a California-admitted surety insurer issuing bonds does not meet
these requirements, the insurer will be considered qualified if it is in conformance with
Section 995.660 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, and proof of such is provided to the
City.
3.2.14 Accounting Records. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate
records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records
shall be clearly identifiable. Contractor shall allow a representative of City during normal business
hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents
created pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor shall allow inspection of all work, data,
documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years
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from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
3.2.15 Work Sites.
3.2.15.1 Inspection Of Site. Contractor shall visit sites where Services
are to be performed and shall become acquainted with all conditions affecting the Services prior
to commencing the Services. Contractor shall make such examinations as it deems necessary to
determine the condition of the work sites, its accessibility to materials, workmen and equipment,
and to determine Contractor’s ability to protect existing surface and subsurface
improvements. No claim for allowances–time or money–will be allowed as to such matters after
commencement of the Services.
3.2.15.2 Field Measurements. Contractor shall make field
measurements, verify field conditions and shall carefully compare such field measurements and
conditions and other information known to Contractor with the Contract, including any plans,
specifications, or scope of work before commencing Services. Errors, inconsistencies or
omissions discovered shall be reported to the City immediately and prior to performing any
Services or altering the condition.
3.2.15.3 Hazardous Materials and Differing Conditions. Should
Contractor encounter material reasonably believed to be polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) or other
toxic wastes, hazardous substance and hazardous materials as defined in California state or
federal law at the site which have not been rendered harmless, the Contractor shall immediately
stop work at the affected area and shall report the condition to the City in writing. The City shall
contract for any services required to directly remove and/or abate PCBs, hazardous substances,
other toxic wastes and hazardous materials, and shall not require the Contractor to subcontract
for such services. The Services in the affected area shall not thereafter be resumed except by
written agreement of the City and Contractor.
3.2.16 Loss and Damage. Contractor shall be responsible for all loss and damage
which may arise out of the nature of the Services agreed to herein, or from the action of the
elements, or from any unforeseen difficulties which may arise or be encountered in the
prosecution of the Services until the same is fully completed and accepted by City.
3.2.17 Warranty. Contractor warrants all Services under the Agreement (which
for purposes of this Section shall be deemed to include unauthorized work which has not been
removed and any non-conforming materials incorporated into the work) to be of good quality and
free from any defective or faulty material and workmanship. Contractor agrees that for a period
of one year (or the period of time specified elsewhere in the Agreement or in any guarantee or
warranty provided by any manufacturer or supplier of equipment or materials incorporated into
the work, whichever is later) after the date of final acceptance, Contractor shall within ten (10)
days after being notified in writing by the City of any defect in the Services or non-conformance
of the Services to the Agreement, commence and prosecute with due diligence all Services
necessary to fulfill the terms of the warranty at its sole cost and expense. Contractor shall act
sooner as requested by the City in response to an emergency. In addition, Contractor shall, at its
sole cost and expense, repair and replace any portions of the work (or work of other contractors)
damaged by its defective Services or which becomes damaged in the course of repairing or
replacing defective work. For any work so corrected, Contractor’s obligation hereunder to correct
defective work shall be reinstated for an additional one (1) year period, commencing with the date
of acceptance of such corrected work. Contractor shall perform such tests as the City may require
to verify that any corrective actions, including, without limitation, redesign, repairs, and
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replacements comply with the requirements of the Agreement. All costs associated with such
corrective actions and testing, including the removal, replacement, and reinstitution of equipment
and materials necessary to gain access, shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. All
warranties and guarantees of subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers with respect to any
portion of the work, whether express or implied, are deemed to be obtained by Contractor for the
benefit of the City, regardless of whether or not such warranties and guarantees have been
transferred or assigned to the City by separate agreement and Contractor agrees to enforce such
warranties and guarantees, if necessary, on behalf of the City. In the event that Contractor fails
to perform its obligations under this Section, or under any other warranty or guaranty under this
Agreement, to the reasonable satisfaction of the City, the City shall have the right to correct and
replace any defective or non-conforming work and any work damaged by such work or the
replacement or correction thereof at Contractor's sole expense. Contractor shall be obligated to
fully reimburse the City for any expenses incurred hereunder upon demand.
3.3 Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Compensation. Contractor shall receive compensation, including
authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth
in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation shall
not exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) per year without written approval of the City
Council or City Manager, as applicable. The hourly rate fees submitted by the Proposer shall
remain unchanged for the first two (2) years of the agreement, with the City and Contractor
mutually agreeing upon any escalation in hourly rates if the City options to extend the contract
thereafter.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Contractor shall submit to City monthly
invoices which provides a detailed description of the Services and hours rendered by Contractor.
City shall, within thirty (30) days of receiving such statement, review the statement and pay all
non-disputed and approved charges. Contractor shall submit its final invoice to City within thirty
(30) days from the last date of provided Services or termination of this Agreement and failure by
the Contractor to submit a timely invoice shall constitute a waiver of its right to final payment.
Payment shall not constitute acceptance of any Services completed by Contractor. The making
of final payment shall not constitute a waiver of any claims by the City for any reason whatsoever.
3.3.3 Deductions. City may deduct or withhold, as applicable, from each
progress payment an amount necessary to protect City from loss because of: (1) stop payment
notices as allowed by state law; (2) unsatisfactory prosecution of the Services by Contractor; (3)
sums representing expenses, losses, or damages as determined by the City, incurred by the City
for which Contractor is liable under the Agreement; and (4) any other sums which the City is
entitled to recover from Contractor under the terms of the Agreement or pursuant to state law,
including Section 1727 of the California Labor Code. The failure by the City to deduct any of
these sums from a progress payment shall not constitute a waiver of the City's right to such sums.
3.3.4 Reimbursement for Expenses. Contractor shall not be reimbursed for any
expenses unless authorized in writing by City.
3.3.5 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may
request that Contractor perform Extra Work. As used herein, “Extra Work” means any work which
is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the
parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Contractor shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization
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from City’s Representative.
3.3.6 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 are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or
“maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is
$15,000 or more, Contractor agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall
provide Contractor with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the
commencement of this Agreement. Contractor shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per
diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services
available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Contractor’s principal
place of business and at the Project site. 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. It shall be
mandatory upon the Contractor and all subcontractors to comply with all California Labor Code
provisions, which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774
and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records
(Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815)
and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). The requirement
to submit certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code section
1771.4 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the
small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4.
3.3.7 Registration/DIR Compliance. If the Services are being performed as part
of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, and if the total compensation is $15,000
or more, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Contractor and all
subcontractors performing such Services must be registered with the Department of Industrial
Relations. Contractor shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the
same of any subcontractors, as applicable. This Project may also be subject to compliance
monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Contractor’s
sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements.
Any stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Contractor or any
subcontractor that affect Contractor’s performance of Services, including any delay, shall be
Contractor’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall
be considered Contractor caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Contractor
shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and
harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the Department of
Industrial Relations against Contractor or any subcontractor.
3.4 Termination of Agreement.
3.4.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Contractor,
terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written
notice to Contractor of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven
(7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Contractor shall be
compensated only for those Services which have been adequately rendered to City, and
Contractor shall be entitled to no further compensation. Contractor may not terminate this
Agreement except for cause.
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3.4.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein,
City may require Contractor to provide all finished or unfinished information of any kind prepared
by Contractor in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Contractor
shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the
request.
3.4.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or
in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may
determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
3.5 General Provisions.
3.5.1 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement
shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as the
respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
Contractor:
St. Francis Electric, LLC
1420 Citrus Street
Riverside, California 92507
Attn: Guy Smith, Vice President
City:
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578
Attn: Tom Garcia, P.E., Director of Public Works
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed,
forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to
the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date
actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.5.2 Indemnification.
3.5.2.1 Scope of Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law,
Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, employees, agents and
authorized volunteers free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action,
suits, actions, proceedings, costs, expenses, liability, judgments, awards, decrees, settlements,
loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, regardless of whether the allegations are false,
fraudulent, or groundless, to property or persons, including wrongful death, (collectively, “Claims”)
in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful
misconduct of Contractor, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents
in connection with the performance of the Services, the Project or this Agreement, including
without limitation the payment of all expert witness fees, attorneys’ fees and other related costs
and expenses except such Claims caused by the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct
of the City.
3.5.2.2 Additional Indemnity Obligations. Contractor shall defend, with
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counsel of City’s choosing and at Contractor’s own cost, expense and risk, any and all Claims
covered by this section that may be brought or instituted against City or its officials, employees,
agents and authorized volunteers. In addition, Contractor shall pay and satisfy any judgment,
award or decree that may be rendered against City or its officials, employees, agents and
authorized volunteers as part of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding. Contractor shall
also reimburse City for the cost of any settlement paid by City or its officials, employees, agents
and authorized volunteers as part of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding. Such
reimbursement shall include payment for City’s attorney’s fees and costs, including expert witness
fees. Contractor shall reimburse City and its officials, employees, agents and authorized
volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of them in connection
therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided. Contractor’s obligation to indemnify shall
survive expiration or termination of this Agreement, and shall not be restricted to insurance
proceeds, if any, received by the Contractor, City, its officials, employees, agents and authorized
volunteers.
3.5.3 Governing Law; Government Code Claim Compliance. This Agreement
shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County. In
addition to any and all Agreement requirements pertaining to notices of and requests for
compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, claims and/or changed conditions,
Contractor must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code sections 900 et
seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the City. Such Government Code claims and any
subsequent lawsuit based upon the Government Code claims shall be limited to those matters
that remain unresolved after all procedures pertaining to extra work, disputed work, claims, and/or
changed conditions have been followed by Contractor. If no such Government Code claim is
submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified
herein, Contractor shall be barred from bringing and maintaining a valid lawsuit against the City.
3.5.4 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of
this Agreement.
3.5.5 City’s Right to Employ Other Contractors. City reserves right to employ
other contractors in connection with this Project.
3.5.6 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the
successors and assigns of the parties.
3.5.7 Assignment or Transfer. Contractor shall not assign, hypothecate or
transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without the
prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignees,
hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted
assignment, hypothecation or transfer.
3.5.8 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents
have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall
be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any
term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not
work days. All references to Contractor include all personnel, employees, agents, and
subcontractors of Contractor, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to
City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise
specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for
convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope,
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content or intent of this Agreement.
3.5.9 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification or amendment of
this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.
3.5.10 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other
default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit,
privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any
contractual rights by custom, estoppel or otherwise.
3.5.11 No Third Party Beneficiaries. Except to the extent expressly provided for
in Section 3.5.7, there are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed
by the Parties.
3.5.12 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid,
illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions
shall continue in full force and effect.
3.5.13 Prohibited Interests. Contractor maintains and warrants that it has not
employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely
for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Contractor warrants that it has not
paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working
solely for Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration
contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation
of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term
of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service
with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated
material benefit arising therefrom.
3.5.14 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one
another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary,
appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
3.5.15 Authority to Enter Agreement. Contractor has all requisite power and
authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party
warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and
authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.
3.5.16 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of
which shall constitute an original.
3.5.17 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the
parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations,
understandings or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both
parties.
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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
AND ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC, LLC
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties has caused this Agreement to be executed
on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF PALM DESERT
By:
LAURI AYLAIAN
City Manager
ATTEST:
By:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC, LLC
[IF CORPORATION, TWO SIGNATURES,
PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT AND
SECRETARY OR TREASURER REQUIRED]
BY:
ITS:
PRINTED
NAME:
[DELETE THE FOLLOWING SIGNATURE
LINE AND SECOND NOTARY
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IF SECOND
SIGNATURE NOT REQUIRED]
BY:
ITS:
PRINTED
NAME:
____________________________________
CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE NUMBER AND
CLASSIFICATION
____________________________________
DIR REGISTRATION NUMBER (IF
APPLICABLE)
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Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual
who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or
validity of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public, personally
appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be
the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that
he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s)
on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of
the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true
and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
OPTIONAL
Though the information below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the
document and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document.
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
Individual
Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
Trustee(s)
Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
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Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual
who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy,
or validity of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public,
personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to
me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their
signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of
the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true
and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
OPTIONAL
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document and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document.
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
Individual
Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
Trustee(s)
Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES, SCHEDULE OF SERVICES, AND COMPENSATION
In the event that this Agreement is renewed pursuant to Section 3.1.2, the rates set forth herein
may be increased or reduced each year at the time of renewal, subject to mutual agreement
between the Parties, but any increase shall not exceed the Consumer Price Index, All Urban
Consumers, Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange Counties.
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PERFORMANCE/PAYMENT BONDS
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Exhibit B-1
PERFORMANCE BOND
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS:
THAT WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert (hereinafter referred to as “City”) has awarded
to St. Francis Electric, LLC, (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”) an agreement for
TRAFFIC SIGNAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY ON-CALL SERVICES
(hereinafter referred to as the “Project”).
WHEREAS, the work to be performed by the Contractor is more particularly set forth in
the Contract Documents for the Project dated May 5, 2020, (hereinafter referred to as “Contract
Documents”), the terms and conditions of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference;
and
WHEREAS, the Contractor is required by said Contract Documents to perform the terms
thereof and to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of said Contract Documents.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, _______________, the undersigned Contractor and
_____________________________________________ as Surety, a corporation organized and
duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, are held and firmly
bound unto the City in the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 DOLLARS,
($250,000), said sum being not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount of the
Contract, for which amount well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and
administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that, if the Contractor, his or its heirs,
executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by, and
well and truly keep and perform the covenants, conditions and agreements in the Contract
Documents and any alteration thereof made as therein provided, on its part, to be kept and
performed at the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all respects according to their
intent and meaning; and shall faithfully fulfill all obligations including the one-year guarantee of all
materials and workmanship; and shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers and
agents, as stipulated in said Contract Documents, then this obligation shall become null and void;
otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect.
As a condition precedent to the satisfactory completion of the Contract Documents, unless
otherwise provided for in the Contract Documents, the above obligation shall hold good for a
period of one (1) year after the acceptance of the work by City, during which time if Contractor
shall fail to make full, complete, and satisfactory repair and replacements and totally protect the
City from loss or damage resulting from or caused by defective materials or faulty workmanship,
Surety shall undertake and faithfully fulfill all such obligations. The obligations of Surety
hereunder shall continue so long as any obligation of Contractor remains. Nothing herein shall
limit the City’s rights or the Contractor or Surety’s obligations under the Contract, law or equity,
including, but not limited to, California Code of Civil Procedure section 337.15.
Whenever Contractor shall be, and is declared by the City to be, in default under the
Contract Documents, the Surety shall remedy the default pursuant to the Contract Documents, or
shall promptly, at the City’s option:
(1) Take over and complete the Project in accordance with all terms and conditions in
the Contract Documents; or
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Exhibit B-2
(2) Obtain a bid or bids for completing the Project in accordance with all terms and
conditions in the Contract Documents and upon determination by Surety of the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder, arrange for a Contract between such
bidder, the Surety and the City, and make available as work progresses sufficient
funds to pay the cost of completion of the Project, less the balance of the contract
price, including other costs and damages for which Surety may be liable. The term
“balance of the contract price” as used in this paragraph shall mean the total
amount payable to Contractor by the City under the Contract and any modification
thereto, less any amount previously paid by the City to the Contractor and any
other set offs pursuant to the Contract Documents.
(3) Permit the City to complete the Project in any manner consistent with local,
California and federal law and make available as work progresses sufficient funds
to pay the cost of completion of the Project, less the balance of the contract price,
including other costs and damages for which Surety may be liable. The term
“balance of the contract price” as used in this paragraph shall mean the total
amount payable to Contractor by the City under the Contract and any modification
thereto, less any amount previously paid by the City to the Contractor and any
other set offs pursuant to the Contract Documents.
Surety expressly agrees that the City may reject any contractor or subcontractor which
may be proposed by Surety in fulfillment of its obligations in the event of default by the Contractor.
Surety shall not utilize Contractor in completing the Project nor shall Surety accept a bid
from Contractor for completion of the Project if the City, when declaring the Contractor in default,
notifies Surety of the City’s objection to Contractor’s further participation in the completion of the
Project.
The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of
time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract Documents or to the Project to be
performed thereunder shall in any way affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive
notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract
Documents or to the Project, including but not limited to the provisions of sections 2819 and 2845
of the California Civil Code.
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Exhibit B-3
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this _______ day of
______________, 20__.
(Corporate Seal)
Contractor/ Principal
By
Title
(Corporate Seal)
Surety
By
Attorney-in-Fact
Signatures of those signing for the Contractor and Surety must be notarized and evidence of
corporate authority attached.
(Attach Attorney-in-Fact Certificate) Title
The rate of premium on this bond is ____________ per thousand. The total amount of premium
charges, $_______________________________.
(The above must be filled in by corporate attorney.)
THIS IS A REQUIRED FORM
Any claims under this bond may be addressed to:
(Name and Address of Surety)
(Name and Address of Agent or
Representative for service of
process in California, if different
from above)
(Telephone number of Surety
and Agent or Representative for
service of process in California)
NOTE: A copy of the Power-of-Attorney authorizing the person signing on behalf of the Surety to do so
must be attached hereto.
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Exhibit B-4
NOTE: This acknowledgment is to be completed for Contractor/Principal.
Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity
of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public, personally
appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be
the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that
he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on
the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of
the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true
and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
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document and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document.
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
Individual
Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
Trustee(s)
Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
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Exhibit B-5
NOTE: This acknowledgment is to be completed for the Attorney-in-Fact. The Power-of-
Attorney to local representatives of the bonding company must also be attached.
Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual
who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or
validity of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public,
personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to
me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their
signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of
the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true
and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
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CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
Individual
Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
Trustee(s)
Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
Contract No. __________________
(BB&K 2019)
72500.00001\32374943.1
Exhibit B-6
PAYMENT BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert (hereinafter designated as the “City”), by action taken
or a resolution passed August 27, 2020 has awarded to St. Francis Electric, LLC, hereinafter
designated as the “Principal,” a contract for the work described as follows:
TRAFFIC SIGNAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY ON-CALL
SERVICES (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the work to be performed by the Principal is more particularly set forth in the
Contract Documents for the Project dated May 5, 2020 (“Contract Documents”), the terms and
conditions of which are expressly incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, said Principal is required to furnish a bond in connection with said contract;
providing that if said Principal or any of its Subcontractors shall fail to pay for any materials,
provisions, provender, equipment, or other supplies used in, upon, for or about the performance
of the work contracted to be done, or for any work or labor done thereon of any kind, or for
amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code or for any amounts required to be
deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Employment Development Department from the wages
of employees of said Principal and its Subcontractors with respect to such work or labor the Surety
on this bond will pay for the same to the extent hereinafter set forth.
NOW THEREFORE, we, the Principal and __________________________ as Surety,
are held and firmly bound unto the City in the penal sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand and
00/100 DOLLARS, ($250,000) lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of
which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that if said Principal, his or its
subcontractors, heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall fail to pay any of
the persons named in Section 9100 of the Civil Code, fail to pay for any materials, provisions or
other supplies, used in, upon, for or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or
for any work or labor thereon of any kind, or amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance
Code with respect to work or labor performed under the contract, or for any amounts required to
be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Employment Development Department or Franchise
Tax Board from the wages of employees of the contractor and his subcontractors pursuant to
Section 18663 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, with respect to such work and labor the Surety
or Sureties will pay for the same, in an amount not exceeding the sum herein above specified,
and also, in case suit is brought upon this bond, all litigation expenses incurred by City in such
suit, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs, expert witness fees and investigation
expenses.
This bond shall inure to the benefit of any of the persons named in Section 9100 of the
Civil Code so as to give a right of action to such persons or their assigns in any suit brought upon
this bond.
It is further stipulated and agreed that the Surety on this bond shall not be exonerated or
released from the obligation of this bond by any change, extension of time for performance,
addition, alteration or modification in, to, or of any contract, plans, specifications, or agreement
Contract No. __________________
(BB&K 2019)
72500.00001\32374943.1
Exhibit B-7
pertaining or relating to any scheme or work of improvement herein above described, or pertaining
or relating to the furnishing of labor, materials, or equipment therefore, nor by any change or
modification of any terms of payment or extension of the time for any payment pertaining or
relating to any scheme or work of improvement herein above described, nor by any rescission or
attempted rescission of the contract, agreement or bond, nor by any conditions precedent or
subsequent in the bond attempting to limit the right of recovery of claimants otherwise entitled to
recover under any such contract or agreement or under the bond, nor by any fraud practiced by
any person other than the claimant seeking to recover on the bond and that this bond be construed
most strongly against the Surety and in favor of all persons for whose benefit such bond is given,
and under no circumstances shall Surety be released from liability to those for whose benefit such
bond has been given, by reason of any breach of contract between the owner or City and original
contractor or on the part of any obligee named in such bond, but the sole conditions of recovery
shall be that claimant is a person described in Section 9100 of the Civil Code, and has not been
paid the full amount of his claim and that Surety does hereby waive notice of any such change,
extension of time, addition, alteration or modification herein mentioned and the provisions of
sections 2819 and 2845 of the California Civil Code.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this _______ day of
______________, 20__.
(Corporate Seal)
Contractor/ Principal
By
Title
(Corporate Seal) Surety
By
Attorney-in-Fact
Title
Signatures of those signing for the Contractor and Surety must be notarized and evidence of
corporate authority attached. A Power-of-Attorney authorizing the person signing on behalf of the
Surety to do so much be attached hereto.
NOTE: A copy of the Power-of-Attorney authorizing the person signing on behalf of the Surety to
do so must be attached hereto.
Contract No. __________________
(BB&K 2019)
72500.00001\32374943.1
Exhibit B-8
NOTE: This acknowledgment is to be completed for Contractor/Principal.
Notary Acknowledgment
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual
who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or
validity of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public,
personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to
me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their
signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of
the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true
and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public
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Individual
Corporate Officer
Title(s) Title or Type of Document
Partner(s) Limited
General Number of Pages
Attorney-In-Fact
Trustee(s)
Guardian/Conservator Date of Document
Other:
Signer is representing:
Name Of Person(s) Or Entity(ies)
Signer(s) Other Than Named Above
Contract No. __________________
(BB&K 2019)
72500.00001\32374943.1
Exhibit B-9
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Notary Acknowledgment
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signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity
of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ______________
On , 20___, before me, _______________________________, Notary Public,
personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to
me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their
signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of
the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true
and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
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A
Request for Proposal to
CITY OF PALM DESERT
For Traffic Signal Preventative Maintenance and Emergency On-Call Services
Proposal to the City of Palm Desert
Presented by: St. Francis Electric
1420 Citrus St. Riverside, CA 92507
“Experience, Quality & Reliability…”
Due by June 16, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m.
St. Francis Electric | A and C-10 Licensed Contractor | 1420 Citrus St. Riverside, CA 92507
stfranciselectric.com – Phone (951) 304-4903 – 24/7/365 Traffic Signal & Street Light Service 1-(844) LIGHT88 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER LETTER .............................................................................................................................................. 2
CERTIFICATION OF PROPOSAL ................................................................................................................... 3
EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCE .......................................................................................... 4
REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................................. 5
COMPANY INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................... 6
SFE'S PRIMARY, HEADQUARTERS AND SATELLITE OFFICES ....................................................................... 7
FIRM STAFFING AND KEY PERSONNEL ........................................................................................................ 8
PROPOSED METHOD TO ACCOMPLISH THE WORK ................................................................................. 9
FEE PROPOSAL ........................................................................................................................................... 13
APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................................... 14
LITIGATION HISTORY ..................................................................................................................... 14
PROJECT TEAM RESUMES ............................................................................................................. 14
ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT STATEMENT ............................................................................... 18
LICENSING AND DIR INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 18
CERTIFICATES ................................................................................................................................ 19
DEVIATIONS FROM THE RFP ......................................................................................................... 27
STATEMENT REGARDING INSURANCE ...................................................................................................... 27
EQUIPMENT AND RESOURCES .................................................................................................................. 28
Cover Letter �
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Project Manager, Public Works Departmen#
City af Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Dri�e
Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578
RE: Traffic Signal Preventative Maintenance and Emergency Dn-Call Services
Dear Mr. Bowman,
St. FrancRs �lectric, LLC (herein after referred to as 5FE) is pleased to respand tv the Request for Praposal
for Traffic Signal Pre�entative Maintenance and Emergency On-Call Services #o the City of PaEm Desert.
SFE is cammitted to pro�iding the services autlined in the RFP in pro�iding suppEemenial routine traffic
signal maintenance ser�ices, emergency repair ser�ices, non-emergency maintenance and new
equipment upgrade and installatian (as needed� as proposed ta the Ci#y of Palm Desert. S�E will maintain
a 24-hour per day emergency response service to respond to emergency callo�ts within two (2j haurs.
5FE daes maintain several Cities near Palm Desert allowing for us to respottd 5oaner in most cases. 5FE
has b�en the On-Call Traff�c Signa! Emergency Services Contractor since 2017 and this team has pro�ided
ser�ices for the City beyond that.
SFE is a Califorr�ia licensed and bonded Class "A-General En�ineerin�" and "G10 Eletirical" contractar
(CA license #1003811) as well as registered with ti�e DIR (1000022208), 5FE has a long history (Since 19A6)
of ser�icing California's transportation and electrical needs proving to be a beneficial resource when
dealing with everyday maintEnance a�d operations. Ha�ing a core business of traffic signal and street
lighting installation and maintenance, SFE has established itself as one of the top electrical service
providers in Califarnia with satellite office locations in Riverside, Sacramento, �Vapa, San Francisca, and
San Jose. SFE c�rrently has similar �raffic Signal and Street Lighting Maintenance cantracts in the Cities
of Rosemead, South EI Mar�te, LancasCer, Yorba Linda, Rialto, Beaumont, Grand Terrace, Palm Desert,
Palm 5prings and County of San Bernardino to name a few in this region.
Our company currently has over 250 employees including a solid team of skilled IMSA certified traffic
signal techniciar�s, electricians, CA licensed traffic and civil engineers, project managers, and project
coorcEinators. SFE sets high standards in Customer service with regards to time and budget. We canstantly
monitor aur staff's ser�ice quali�y to satisfy our clients and ultimateiy lead to better and safer li�ing for
the citizens.
We thanlc you far giving SFE the opportunity to present this proposal and look forward to establishing a
working partnership with the City of Pakm �eser�. lill Petrie is the Proiect Mana�er / Area Mana�er
ciesi�nated far the Citv of Palm Desert (email — ipetrie@sfe-inc.cam; phone 951-304-4903J. This contract
wauld be tnanaged by the focal office located at 1420 Citrus 5t, Ri�erside, CA 92507; �hone (951) 304-
4903.
Sincerely,
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Guy 5"' h- Vice President (Authorized individual to contractually bind St. Francis Electric, LLC.)
975 Carden Street, San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 634-0639 Ext. 21.1 Office /(5�.0) 539-4653 Fax
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Gertificati�n of Pro�a�sal
ihe undersigned hereby submits its proposal and, by doing so, agrees to furnish ser�ices to the City in
accordance with the Request for Praposal (RFPj, and to be bound 6y the terms and conditions of the RFP.
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St. Francis Electric | A and C-10 Licensed Contractor | 1420 Citrus St. Riverside, CA 92507
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Experience and Technical Competence
Background
SFE’s Maintenance Division Management Team has extensive experience for
more than 50 years in serving the governmental needs as well as in charge of
municipalities’ maintenance programs as government employees. Jill Petrie will be the Project Manager
and Guy Smith will be the Management contact that is authorized to sign an agreement for St. Francis
Electric.
SFE’s solid team of over 250+ employees strongly consists of IMSA certified traffic signal technicians,
State Licensed Electricians, Master Electricians, CA licensed engineers, trained project managers, and
project coordinators.
Our Southern California Staff has worked with this City and many other Cities throughout California.
SFE, while considering the opening of our Southern California office, had wanted to do this with the best
possible customer service and experienced staff in mind. Through many recommendations we found our
now Southern California Area Manager Jill Petrie. Several of her then customers and staff have also chosen
to follow her to SFE due to her continued hard work, customer service, dedication, and knowledge of
these specific types of traffic signal maintenance and response contracts.
Throughout the years she and her staff have provided Maintenance & Response services for 100+
Cities throughout California to include Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and
Ventura Counties. She and her team take pride in not having lost a single contract due to any service-
related issues which speaks volumes for their service commitment. She has helped in the development of
these Cities’ specified traffic signal equipment, complete equipment inventories, street rename sign
change out projects, LED retrofits, rehab modifications and ADA & infrastructure upgrade projects. She
has assisted many Cities to develop their maintenance scope of work when it was needed in order to help
with the longevity of equipment and safety of their citizens. Our Staff has been well embedded and
invested in this area, its customers and this exact scope of work for decades. This office staff has focused
on ways to relieve our Customer’s pain points: Clear communications with City staff both internal and
external in the field, meeting with Citizens on City’s request to address their concerns, monitoring their
existing maintenance/response budgets, helping with planning accordingly each fiscal year to assure that
our Cities assets are not only serviced and protected but getting the attention they need including State
Standard (MUTCD) upgrades. It is without doubt we feel this team is and has always been the right team
for the City of Palm Desert; we’ll take pride in servicing and working alongside with the City and its staff.
We believe customer service is in fact return service, and our service is peace of mind knowing this team
is there for the City of Palm Desert.
SFE Company Size and Staff
Currently, SFE has over 250+ employees. The estimated proposed staff to provide services for this
contract would be 25+ employees. The local staff support consists of 15+ employees and continues to
grow rapidly. Corporate staff has also dedicated its staff (approximately 10+ employees) to support the
Southern California operations which would include services provided for the City of Palm Desert.
SFE is an active union company and is supported by the local unions in all areas which provides upon
request certified IBEW journeyman electricians, traffic signal technicians, laborers, and apprentices for
these classifications. SFE supports these unions and their apprenticeship programs in order to develop
knowledge and growth which in turn provides jobs for our
local communities in the traffic signal maintenance industry.
St. Francis Electric | A and C-10 Licensed Contractor | 1420 Citrus St. Riverside, CA 92507
stfranciselectric.com – Phone (951) 304-4903 – 24/7/365 Traffic Signal & Street Light Service 1-(844) LIGHT88 5
References
St. Francis Electric has established a reputation of quality service with our Southern California team.
The field and office staff have provided maintenance/response services to public agencies for over two
decades and continue to build strong relationships with new clients. We understand the value of our
clients as well as their demands all while keeping the citizens’ safety in mind.
Client “Project
Manager” Address Email & Phone Contract Term Staff
Assigned Outcome
City of
Beaumont
Martin
Gutierrez
550 East Sixth Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
mgutierrez@beaumontca.gov
(951) 769-8520 2016/2-yr+1 Stephen
& Lance On-Going
City of
Corona
Gabe
Hernandez
400 S. Vicentia Ave
Corona, CA 92882
gabriel.hernandez@ci.corona.ca.us
(951) 279-3709 2019/2-yr Alex &
Cesar On-Going
City of
Grand
Terrace
Alan
French
22795 Barton Rd
Grand Terrace, CA
92313
afrench@grandterrace-ca.gov
(909) 824-6621 x 251 2017/3-yr+1+1 Lance &
Scott On-Going
City of
Indian
Wells
Mihai Dan 44-950 Eldorado Dr
Indian Wells, CA 92210
mdan@indianwells.com
(760) 346-2489 2019/1-yr Jesus On-Going
City of
Lancaster Mike Harne 44933 Fern Ave
Lancaster, CA 93534
mharne@cityoflancasterca.org
(661) 723-5801
2019/1-yr
2020/1-yr
Adrian,
Jose &
Sergio
Selected Again
for 2nd Term
City of
Loma
Linda
Dave
Lofton
25541 Barton Rd
Loma Linda, CA 92354
dlofton@lomalinda-ca.gov
(909) 478-4269
2018/1-
yr+1+1+1
Lance &
Scott On-Going
City of
Ontario
John
Herrera
208 W. Emporia St
Ontario, CA 91762
jherrera@ontarioca.gov
(909) 395-2623 2016-2018 Chong &
Cesar
Contract Term
Ended
City of
Palm
Desert
Robert
Becerra
73-510 Fred Waring Dr
Palm Desert, CA 92260
rbecerra@cityofpalmdesert.org
(760) 346-0611 2017/2-yr All On-Going
City of
Palm
Springs
Marcus
Fuller
3200 E. Tahquitz
Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
marcus.fuller@palmspringsca.gov
(760) 323-8202 2016/3-yr+1+1 Stephen
& Lance On-Going
City of
Rialto
Savat
Khamphou
335 W. Rialto Ave
Rialto, CA 92376
skhamphou@rialtoca.gov
(909) 421-7229
2016/1-yr+1+1
2019/1-yr+1+1 Lance Selected Again
for 2nd Term
City of
Rosemead
Jimmy
Limon
2714 River Ave
Rosemead, CA 91770
jlimon@cityofrosemead.org
(626) 644-1287
2017-2019
2019/3-yr+1+1 Jesus Selected Again
for 2nd Term
County of
San
Bernardino
Anthony
Pham
825 E. Third Street
San Bernardino, CA
92415
anthony.pham@dpw.sbcounty.gov
(909) 387-8186
2017-2019
2019/5-yr Lance Lowest Bid for
2nd Term
City of
South El
Monte
Rene Salas
1415 Santa Anita Ave
South El Monte, CA
91733
rsalas@soelmonte.org
(626) 579-6540 2018/2-yr+3 Jesus On-Going
City of
Temecula
Jeff
Beardshea
r
41000 Main Street
Temecula, CA 92590
Jeff.beardshear@temeculaca.gov (951)
760-9409 2016/4-yr+1 All On-Going
City of
Yorba
Linda
Armando
Jaime
4845 Casa Loma Ave
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
ajaime@yorbalindaca.gov
(714) 961-7170 2016/3-yr+2+2 Jesus On-Going
St. Francis Electric | A and C-10 Licensed Contractor | 1420 Citrus St. Riverside, CA 92507
stfranciselectric.com – Phone (951) 304-4903 – 24/7/365 Traffic Signal & Street Light Service 1-(844) LIGHT88 6
Company Information
St. Francis Electric is a Limited Liability Corporation chartered
under the State of California and incorporated in 1986.
Headquarters is located at 975 Carden St, San Leandro, CA 94577
with many satellite offices located throughout California including
Riverside. Our contractor’s license number is 1003811 for A, C-10
classifications and expires 5/31/21. Our DIR# is 1000022208.
SFE has been in the electrical business for 74 years. We have
provided a track record of success in the contracting and in the
maintenance divisions, over these 70 years. We have the senior
management team to allow for continued growth and have the path of growth to succeed. We have seen
tremendous changes in our industry and have grown our business along the lines of longevity and stability.
We have matured as a company from the early days of SFE into a leader in our industry. We pride ourselves
on a close working relationship with our clients and we have continued to create new and lasting
relationships with all of them. SFE has extensive experience in the maintenance work that is being
requested. SFE owns and operates approximately 100+ service vehicles of various types and sizes
throughout California.
We maintain management of all our costs and expenses. Having been in the Electrical business for
these 70 years length of time, we have crafted special relationships with our suppliers and our financial
backing. We have worked on projects that have been worth over 20 million dollars and have successfully
secured the financing and the manpower to produce the finest work and craftsmanship in this business.
We intend to bring our years of experience to this maintenance proposal.
SFE’s solid team of over 250+ employees strongly consist of IMSA certified traffic signal technicians,
State Licensed Electricians, Master Electricians, CA licensed engineers, trained project managers, and
project coordinators. SFE’s Maintenance Division Management Team has extensive experience for more
than 50 years in serving the governmental needs as well as in charge of municipalities’ maintenance
programs as government employees. Jill Petrie will be the Project Manager and Guy Smith will be the
Management contact that is authorized to sign an agreement for St. Francis Electric.
Point of Contact for Solicitation
Headquarters SoCal Contact / Project Manager
Guy Smith - Vice President Jill Petrie - Area Manager / Project Manager
St. Francis Electric, LLC St. Francis Electric, LLC
975 Carden St 1420 Citrus St.
San Leandro, CA 94577 Riverside, CA 92507
(510) 639-0639 Ext. 211 Office / (510) 750-8271 Mobile (951) 304-4903 Office / (951) 203-4586 Mobile
(510) 639-9116 Fax (951) 274-0061 Fax
guy@sfe-inc.com jpetrie@sfe-inc.com
Officers of the Company are listed below:
Name Title Address
Robert Spinardi President 975 Carden St, San Leandro, CA 94577
Guy Smith Vice President, Secretary &
Manager 975 Carden St, San Leandro, CA 94577
Andrew Amador Vice President 975 Carden St, San Leandro, CA 94577
Karla Brauer Treasurer 975 Carden St, San Leandro, CA 94577
St. Francis Electric | A and C-10 Licensed Contractor | 1420 Citrus St. Riverside, CA 92507
stfranciselectric.com – Phone (951) 304-4903 – 24/7/365 Traffic Signal & Street Light Service 1-(844) LIGHT88 7
SFE’s Primary, Headquarters, and Satellite Offices
St. Francis Electric’s Southern California’s office is the designated local office/yard for this project
located at 1420 Citrus St, Riverside, CA 92507. We currently provide these exact services in your City as
well as: City of Palm Springs, Indian Wells, Lancaster, and County of San Bernardino to name a few. SFE’s
office has secured outdoor storage space sufficient for all the contract equipment, parts, components,
and inventory. In addition to the outdoor storage, we also have ample warehouse indoor secured storage
space necessary for these types of contracts. SFE’s Southern California shop is not only set up for our
typical maintenance & response work but has the necessary room for growth to support the addition of
many new customers, contracts and projects. SFE has a Southern California traffic signal lab used for the
testing and repairs of new/used equipment and the on-going training of field technicians in a controlled
environment. SFE also has a testing lab facility located at our Headquarters office for these same types of
services in that area.
St. Francis Electric, LLC. (Primary Office) St. Francis Electric, LLC. (Headquarters)
1420 Citrus St 975 Carden St
Riverside, CA 92507 San Leandro, CA 94577
Other SFE Office Locations Include:
1850 West Imola Ave
Napa, CA 94559
230 Mayock Rd
Gilroy, CA 95020
3806 Security Park Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
1919 Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, CA 92833
Northern California Locations Southern California Locations
SFE’s Southern California office currently has contracts for Traffic Signal and Streetlighting
Maintenance Services with such Cities as: City of Beaumont, Corona, Grand Terrace, Huntington Park,
Indian Wells, La Quinta, Loma Linda, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Rialto, Rosemead, County
of San Bernardino, County of San Bernardino Solid Waste Management, South El Monte, Temecula, and
Yorba Linda as well as several projects with other cities throughout Southern California.
We graciously hope for the opportunity to work hand and hand with your City.
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Firm Staffing and Key Personnel
Staffing Chart
Jill Petrie - SoCal Area Manager/Project Manager
(Primary Personnel)
Scott Verplanck – Traffic Signal & Streetlight
Technician/Electrician (Key Team Member)
Andy Briones - Project Administrative Support
(Primary Personnel)
Jesus Sanchez – Supervisor/Electrician/Lab Tech
(Key Team Member)
Guy Smith - Maintenance Division
Manager/VP/CEO (Management Contact)
Adrian Salgado - Traffic Signal & Streetlight
Technician/Electrician (Key Team Member)
Allen Chen - Consultant Transportation Engineer
(Support)
Stephen Petrie - Traffic Signal & Streetlight
Technician/Electrician (Key Team Member)
Cesar Cruz – Streetlight Technician / Electrician
(Key Team Member)
Jose Sanchez - Traffic Signal & Streetlight
Technician/Electrician (Key Team Member)
Sergio Godinez – Streetlight Technician /
Electrician (Key Team Member)
Lance Alm - Traffic Signal & Streetlight
Technician/Electrician (Key Team Member)
Team Organization
Subcontractors
SFE will/may subcontract work within the City using the subcontractors
listed below. If it is found that additional subcontractors are required,
their information would be submitted to City at that time.
Company Address Phone Number License DIR
Registration Responsibilities
Smithson
Electric, Inc.
1938 E. Katella Ave
Orange, CA 92867 (714) 997-9556 614518
C-10 1000001610 Detector Loops
Sierra Pacific
Electrical, Inc.
2542 Avalon St
Riverside, CA 92509 (951) 784-1410 264048
A, B, C-10 1000004626
Underground
Construction,
Foundations
City of Palm Desert
Jill Petrie
SoCal Area Manager /
Project Manager
Jesus Sanchez
Supervisor
Jose Sanchez
TS / STL Technician
Adrian Salgado
TS / STL Technician
Stephen Petrie
TS / STL Technician
Alex Lara
TS / STL Technician
Lance Alm
TS / STL Technician
Scott Verplanck
TS / STL Technician
Sergio Godinez
STL Technician
Cesar Cruz
STL Technician
Andy Briones
Service Coordinator
Sierra Pacific
Electrical
Construction Work
Guy Smith
Maintenance Division Manager
24 / 7 Call Service
1-844-Light88
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Proposed Method to Accomplish the Work
SFE’s team intends to approach this contract with a desire to provide the best customer service
experience for the City of Palm Desert and its citizens. SFE has consistently performed to the highest levels
of satisfaction on all our service contracts. SFE understands that, as a maintenance contractor, we
represent the City while working on its streets.
We clearly comprehend and understand what the City expects of us and the work we do. SFE’s field
and office staff continues to strive to become a highly valued part of the City of Palm Desert’s team. SFE
proposes to make every effort to satisfy the City of Palm Desert in responding to the 24/7 unscheduled
and emergency work. All Emergency and accident calls will be responded to within the two (2) hour time
limit from receiving the call.
Our SFE team stands out over many due to our experience and providing exceptional customer service
year after year. Working with municipalities is our primary focus. All SFE Employees have the same goal
to “be the best in the industry”, by providing superior customer service. We understand to last the test of
time you not only must be the very best at what you do but you have to care about what you do and prove
it every day. SFE owners have from day one always been boots on the ground, in the field working
alongside their employees, taking pride in the service we provide and the team that it has built throughout
the years.
SFE’s crew is focused and attentive to the City’s needs and will do what it takes to assist the City
achieve their goals for their streets and infrastructure.
SFE has been in the traffic signal and streetlighting industry for over 74 years and has built an
outstanding reputation all over California for its work and services provided:
• We have over 250+ employees throughout our offices and in the field, IMSA certified, NEC
certified, VMS qualified, USA trained, Traffic Engineers on staff and Construction specialists
dedicated to this industry alone. Our motto “Experience, Quality & Reliability…” is something we
all stand by.
• We strive to understand our customer’s, their needs and goals. We understand there can be many
obstacles our customers may have to navigate, and we are there to help them in any way possible.
Our project managers/field staff make it a point to answer calls and emails responsively, we meet
with our customers on a routine basis whether it be onsite or at their facility to have clear concise
communications at all times. With this type of effort, we can sustain from common issues that
arise when there is a lack of communication.
• We offer our customers an emailing option socalmadmin@sfe-inc.com during our business hours
so that our Cities’ will receive a rapid response from our office staff. We inform our customers
that a tech has been dispatched and when a service request has been completed in the field by
our technicians so that they are not left wondering if a problem has been addressed.
• We have a live person dispatch service when calling our 24/7 Direct Line Teleservice every time
you call in, and the service call is immediately dispatched to our on-call technicians. Our techs will
follow up with a return phone call notifying the reporting party confirmation of receipt and our
estimated time of arrival. All our technicians have smartphones / tablets and / or laptops and can
be reached at any time while performing services within the City.
• We have built outstanding relationships with our suppliers over the past few decades giving us
the advantage of outstanding pricing, expedited shipping and also making it so we have access to
thousands of components that may not be the standard everyday part, and a tremendous amount
of resources that we can rely on.
• SFE continuously works with all of our customers on getting their warranty items repaired or
replaced throughout the city even when they were not the original installer. We make every effort
to handle and relieve our customers of this burden, while keeping the customer informed and up
to date on the status.
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• We have an In-house testing/training Lab in both our Southern California and Northern California
facilities.
• Our technicians receive communication directly from our 24/7 Dispatch center and take company
vehicles home for a faster response time. Our shop is centrally located between the 215/60/91
Freeways making it convenient for our technicians to pickup materials if needed. Our technicians
reside in varies areas of SoCal and our company vehicles are equipped with GPS to be able to
dispatch the nearest technician available.
Communications between City of Palm Desert and SFE
SFE Staff we will proactively communicate with City officials to inform of field issues encountered for
all services described in this RFP during the contract period. Correspondence between the City of Palm
Desert and our local Area Manager, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators can be called in direct
line or via individual email or to socalmadmin@sfe-inc.com (this will send an email to all office staff.) Any
and all issues with service, performance or quality shall be directed to the assigned project manager for
the City of Palm Desert. All Call/Service request and Dispatch request will go through our 24/7 dispatch
center. The helps to insure they are responded to in a timely manner. Our Dispatch Center also knows
what techs are in what area in order to have the quickest response possible. SFE DISPATCH 1-(844)-
LIGHT88
• Staff will proactively communicate with city personnel to inform of field issues encountered for
all services described in this RFP during the contract period.
• SFE highly encourages all field technicians become acquainted with city personnel so that they
are recognized while working throughout the City. Our technicians will contact designated city
contact(s) when they plan on being in the city, when they are responding to calls and to update
status of the calls in the city or prior to leaving the city to ensure all tasks have been
communicated.
• Correspondence between the City of Palm Desert and our local Area Manager, Project Managers,
and Project Coordinators can be called in direct line or via individual email or to
socalmadmin@sfe-inc.com (this will send an email to all office staff.) Any and all issues with
service, performance or quality shall be directed to the assigned project manager for the City of
Palm Desert.
• Dispatch requests (emergency or non-emergency) are encouraged to be called into our 24/7/365
dispatch call center at 1-844-LIGHT88 this helps ensure accurate complete information is received
and dispatched appropriately.
General Conditions and Requirements
SFE agrees to carry out the instructions as received from the City’s Project Manager or their designee
and will cooperate with the City.
In those instances where SFE believes a better design or solution to the problem is possible, SFE will
promptly notify City of these concerns, together with reasons, therefore.
SFE will comply with OSHA regulations regarding safety equipment and procedures as well as provide
safety training for our employees.
SFE understands contract amendments are required to modify the terms of the original contract for
changes such as extra time, added work, or increased costs and must be done prior to expiration of
the original contract.
SFE understands the City intends the contract for the Project to tb a Fee Not to Exceed for each task
assigned to SFE, based upon SFE’s approved fee schedule.
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Work Breakdown
SFE understands it will be required to have available and readily accessible all required vehicles, tools,
equipment, apparatus, facilities, and materials to perform all work necessary to maintain the traffic
signals and related equipment as listed in this solicitation in compliance with current Caltrans
standards and specifications.
SFE understands it will be required to perform routine traffic signal maintenance services at an
established flat rate fee per intersection, with additional non-routine maintenance services
compensated at rates established pursuant to an agreed fee schedule.
SFE understands it may be assigned emergency-type repair work and/or regular field preventative
maintenance, installation, and repair of existing traffic signal equipment, including controller
assemblies and cabinets. SFE will provide qualified personnel that meet or exceed the following
qualifications:
• Two Level Two technicians with certification by the International Municipal Signal Association
(IMSA) with at least three years’ experience in the traffic signal repairs;
• Familiarity with Basic Programming of all makes and models of traffic signal controllers
presently in use by the City or which may be in use by the City during the term of the contract;
• Proficiency in programming of conflict monitors, malfunction management units (MMU);
• Familiarity with basic traffic signal timing principals;
• Proficiency with Econolite and Iteris video detection systems;
• Familiarity with various battery backup systems to include installation, programming, and
testing procedures, and maintenance; and
• Technician(s) will be available by phone 24-Hours a day.
SFE understands it will be required to provide the following:
• 24-hour service for traffic signal equipment knock-downs and emergencies.
• Radio/Cellphone dispatch truck 24-hours per day.
• Sufficient inventory of spare parts sufficient to return a defective signal to operation following
ordinary trouble calls. SFE have on-hand at least one (1) NEMA TS2 controller and MMU for
every twenty-five (25) intersections within the City.
SFE may offer alternatives to existing equipment to meet the changing demand as it occurs, when
requested by the City.
SFE understands it may be required to perform installations of knockdown replacement signal
equipment including traffic signal poles ranging from 1A to Type 61; to install traffic signal controller
assemblies, cabinets, and electronic services; and to install, maintain, or replace camera systems, pre-
emption devices, or inductive loop detectors.
SFE will cooperate with the Palm Desert Police Department and other responsible City executive
management as needed in cases of emergency and will refer all questions from the public to the City.
SFE will furnish and use a preventative maintenance checklist form approved by the City for each
inspection. SFE will provide a completed electronic copy of the maintenance checklist in the traffic
signal controller cabinet, and to maintain a copy of the maintenance checklist at SFE’s office of
records.
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Preventative Maintenance
Routine Maintenance (Performed Monthly or as-needed)
• Verify timing charts to controllers. If they are not correct, contact City staff.
• Controller Cabinet Mounting: Check the snugness of the nuts on the traffic signal cabinet
anchor bolts, tighten if necessary, being sure not to distort the cabinet door opening by over
tightening.
• Controller Cabinet Foundation Seal: If standing water or evidence of water is present inside
the bottom of the cabinet, check the seal between the bottom of the foundation for
deterioration, and report the need to reseal the cabinet foundation as necessary to City.
• Cabinet Vents: Check the vents in both the cabinet door and above the door, or at the top of
the cabinet to ensure that they are free of any foreign material.
• Air Filter: Vacuum, replace or knock out any dust accumulated in air filters. Take appropriate
action based on the condition of the filter.
• Cabinet Fan: Verify that the cabinet fan(s) operate properly with minimum noise.
• Thermostat: Verify that the cabinet fan thermostat is set at 96 degrees.
• Interior Light: Verify the proper operation of the cabinet’s interior light.
• Door Panel Harnesses: Check the harnesses leading from the main panel and auxiliary panels
on the cabinet door to ensure they are not being pinched and do not bind against the cabinet
door. Adjust if necessary.
• Hinges and Locks: Check for free movement of all doors, latching assemblies and locks on the
controller cabinet, service cabinet and any other enclosures. Use a minimum of oil or spray
lubricant and remove any excess.
• Vacuum Cabinet: Blow or brush off shelves, terminal blocks and components and thoroughly
vacuum the interior of the cabinet.
• Inspect for Insect or Rodent Infestation: Check for signs of ants, wasps or other insects or
rodents within the cabinet, report to City.
• Plug-in Components: Check that plug-in components (rack mount detectors, relays, load
switches, etc.) fit tightly and securely.
Intersection Walk-Around (Included as part of Routine Maintenance)
• General: Remove any easily removable, unauthorized signs, stickers and posters and note any
graffiti existing on signal poles or equipment. Notify City of any graffiti observed on traffic
signal equipment.
• Signal Heads: Verify that all vehicle and pedestrian heads properly display all indications and
the signals are not damaged. Verify the alignment of all heads to the intended direction. Verify
that all backplates, visors and doors are visibly secure. Report any landscaping that restricts
the view of signal heads to the City (Signal heads should be visible from 250 feet). Labor and
material costs to replace malfunctioning displays with ITE approved LED units will be paid in
addition to the established flat rate fee per intersection, alignment of Signal/Pedestrian heads
if needed be billed at LME rates per contract.
• Pedestrian Equipment: Check all pedestrian push buttons (and bicycle/equestrian push
buttons where provided) and signals by hand to ensure that they are securely mounted and
operating properly. Replace damaged or malfunctioning buttons with larger size ADA type
buttons or equal as necessary. Labor and material costs to replace malfunctioning buttons will
be billed as LME rates per contract.
• Internally Illuminated Street Name Signs (IISNS): Verify that the IISNS is adequately connected
to frame, clamp and brackets, and no panel is broken or missing. Labor and material costs to
replace damaged parts will be billed in addition to the established flat rate fee per intersection.
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Fee Proposal
Preventative Maintenance Per Intersection Rate
Item No. Description Rate
1 Traffic Signal Preventative Maintenance per Intersection $75.00
Hourly Rates for Labor
Item No. Description Rate
2 Traffic Signal Technician – Field (Regular Time) $83.00
3 Traffic Signal Technician – Field (Over Time) $115.00
4 Traffic Signal Technician – Field (Double Time) $145.00
5 Traffic Signal Laborer – Field (Regular Time) $75.00
6 Traffic Signal Laborer – Field (Over Time) $104.00
7 Traffic Signal Laborer – Field (Double Time) $130.00
Hourly Rates for Equipment
Item No. Description Rate
8 Pickup Truck $25.00
9 Service Bucket Truck $30.00
10 Service Truck $30.00
11 Crane $70.00
Material Mark Up is Cost + 15%
Rates are hourly Port-to-Port for Labor and Equipment
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Appendices
Litigation History
St. Francis Electric, LLC. Has no litigation history to report at this time. It has not had claims filed by our
firm or against our firm related to the provision of Services in the last five (5) Years.
Project Team Resumes – (Information on additional SFE Staff available upon request)
Jill Petrie (951) 304-4903 SoCal Area Manager/Project Manager (Primary Personnel)
Jill is the assigned Project Manager and principal contact for the City of Palm Desert. Her responsibilities include:
quality of service, communications with the City, and Proposal/Estimating. She is fully available to the City of Palm
Desert for repairs, upgrades, extraordinary work, city project planning, assisting City with Fiscal budgeting and
contract execution. She has over 18 years of experience in the Traffic Signal, ITS, and Street Light industry working
with numerous Government agencies and contractors. Jill has excellent relationships with manufacturers,
contractors, municipalities, Regional Transportation Associations, and State Department of Transportations.
Extensive experience in both technical and construction related aspects of the traffic signal and streetlight
maintenance industry. Experienced in scheduling, coordinating field work, support calls and intersection turn-ons.
Familiar with Caltrans Specifications and MUTCD requirements. Experience with estimating & take-offs of Traffic
Signal Equipment. Extensive Best price purchasing and material negotiation with vendors. Assisting Agencies with
LED retrofit projects, Infrastructure solutions and Public Safety Concerns. A vast exposure to all types of traffic signal
gear, components and equipment to assist all agency needs including Signal Cabinets, Traffic signal standards,
Controllers, Service Meters, Battery Backup systems, Emergency Vehicle Pre-Emption and Video Detection systems.
Work Experience:
SoCal Area Manager / Project Manager – St. Francis Electric, LLC – 2015 to Present
Service Account Manager - Siemens Industry, Inc. - 2010 to 2015
Project Manager – Republic ITS - 2001 to 2010
Scott Verplanck Traffic Signal & Streetlight Technician/Electrician – Primary Tech
Scott has over 28 years of experience in the Traffic Signal and Streetlighting Maintenance. Has previously worked as
the traffic signal and streetlighting technician for the City of Palm Desert for almost 10 years. He is familiar with the
City’s street lighting, traffic signal systems, and expectations. Skilled in all aspects of traffic signal and streetlight
maintenance, troubleshooting and construction. Scott has many years of experience in building intersections
therefore troubleshooting field wiring issues is one of his skills. He has been a primary responder for many
emergency calls such as traffic signal pole and cabinet knock downs and is very familiar in trouble-shooting
controllers and ITS equipment. Video Detection installation and maintenance, specifically: Iteris & Autoscope.
Experienced with installation and wiring of battery backup system and traffic signal controller cabinets. Experienced
with various different Solar and Hardwired Speed Feedback and Flashing Beacon Systems for both installation and
troubleshooting. IMSA Level I and II Field Certified. State Certified General Electrician NEC. IMSA Work Zone Safety
Certified. Certified for Underground Service Alert (USA) mark outs.
Work Experience
Traffic Signal Technician – St. Francis Electric, LLC. – 2019 to Present
Traffic Signal Technician Construction, Utility Lead – Computer Service Company – 2017 to 2019
Traffic Signal Technician / Journeyman Electrician – Crosstown – 2016 to 2017;
Construction & Utility - Schimick Construction – 2014 to 2016
Construction & Utility – California Professional Engineering – 2013 to 2014
Construction & Utility Lead - Siemens Industry, Inc. – 2010 to 2013
Construction & Utility Lead – Republic ITS – 2003 to 2010
Lead Utility - Econolite – 1998 to 2003
Lead Utility - Peek / SMI – 1991 to 1998
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Jesus Sanchez (951) 239-6852 Supervisor/Electrician/Lab Tech – Secondary Tech
Jesus’s responsibilities include: Overseeing projects and technicians, training and all Laboratory Testing. He is fully
available to the City of Palm Desert. He is a Master Electrician and has over 50 years of experience in the Traffic
Signal Maintenance in Southern California (primarily in the LA and OC Counties.) He has worked in Cities that are
similar in Scope of Work and size as the City of Palm Desert. He is knowledgeable in all aspects of traffic signal
maintenance and troubleshooting. Previously owned and managed a manufacturer of traffic signal components for
20 years. Originally designed and manufactured the VMS. Has built all his own tools for troubleshooting controller
cabinets and loop detectors. Proficient with TS1, TS2, and 332 Controller Cabinets. Proficient with Type 170 and
NEMA Controllers, i.e. Eagle, Siemens, Traconex, 170 & 2070. Experienced with various Video Detection installations
and maintenance. Proficient with troubleshooting loop detection. Familiar with CCTV, Radar Speed Signs, and
Crosswalks. Knowledgeable in maintenance and troubleshooting of Battery Backup Systems to include Alpha,
Dimensions, Myers, and Tesco. IMSA Level I, II, and III Field Certified. State Certified General Electrician NEC
(#129961).
Work Experience:
Senior Traffic Signal Technician – St. Francis Electric LLC. – 2017 to Present
Senior Traffic Signal Technician – Econolite – 2002 to 2017
Traffic Signal Technician – PEEK / SMI – 2000 to 2001
Mechanical Maintenance – SCE San Onofre – 1999 to 2000
Manufacturing / Quality Control Supervisor – IDC / US Traffic – 1993 to 1999
Owner / President - Manufacturing Contractor – 1982 to 1999
Production Supervisor – Traconex – 1980 to 1990
Cabinet Wiring, Electronic Tech, Cabinet Test, Field Tech – Econolite – 1973 to 1980
Jose Sanchez (951) 479-2865 Traffic Signal & Streetlight Technician/Electrician – Key Team Member
Jose has over 11 years of experience in the Traffic Signal and Streetlighting Maintenance. Skilled in all aspects of
traffic signal and streetlight maintenance, troubleshooting and construction. Proficient with TS1, TS2, Type 170
and NEMA Controllers. Video Detection installation and maintenance, specifically: Iteris & Autoscope. Experienced
with installation and wiring of battery backup system and traffic signal controller cabinets. Familiarity with various
different solar and hardwired Speed Feedback Systems for both installation and troubleshooting. Intersection
inspections and Service Metter installation inspection turn-on support. IMSA Level I and II Field Certified. IMSA
Work Zone Safety Certified. ATSI CMU / MMU Testing Equipment Certified. Certified for Underground Service
Alert (USA) Mark Outs.
Work Experience:
Traffic Signal Technician – St. Francis Electric, LLC. – 2017 to Present
Traffic Signal Technician – Siemens Industry, Inc. – 2010 to 2014
Traffic Signal Technician / Electrician Construction – Republic ITS – 2006 to 2010
Groundsman / Laborer – Highlight Electric – 2003 to 2004
Adrian Salgado (951) 704-2420 Traffic Signal & Streetlight Technician/Electrician – Key Team Member
Adrian has over 5 years of experience in the electrical field. He has worked in Cities that are similar in Scope
of Work and size as the City of Palm Desert. He has been a primary responder for many emergency calls such
as traffic signal pole and cabinet knock downs and is knowledgeable in trouble-shooting controllers and ITS
equipment. Experienced in Battery Backup Systems to include Alpha, Dimensions, Myers, and Tesco. Familiar
with Video Detection software and maintenance. Qualified for ITS equipment installation and repair. Traffic
signal technician/electrician with IMSA Work Zone Safety and Traffic Signal Technician /Field Level II
Certifications. State Certified General Electrician NEC (#160071). CMU/MMU testing & certification with the
latest ATSI PCMT-8000 tester.
Work Experience:
Traffic Signal Technician – St. Francis Electric, LLC. – 2019 to Present
Foreman / Electrician – Sun Power Corporation – 2017 to 2019
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Electrician – Solar 360 Building Services – 2015 to 2017
Electrician – R + R Electric – 2015
Electrician - Metro RF Services – 2014 – 2015
Sergio Godinez (951) 897-6755 Streetlight Technician / Electrician – Key Team Member
Sergio is currently the City’s Streetlight technician. Sergio has been involved with retrofitting the City’s safety
lights, streetlights, and parking lot lights. Currently handles City’s streetlight knockdowns and pole tagging. Over
6 years of experience in the electrical field. IMSA Work Zone Safety Certified and IMSA Field Technician Level
I.
Work Experience:
Streetlight Technician – St. Francis Electric, LLC. – 2019 to Present
Electrician – Solar 360 Building Services – 2016 to 2018
Low Voltage Electrician – MaxAir – 2013 to 2014
Andy Briones (951) 304-4902 Project Administrative Support - Primary Personnel
Andy is responsible for assisting with proposal estimates, monthly billing tasks, assisting City with Fiscal
accounting and contract administrative/coordination tasks. He has over 14 years of experience in managing
traffic signal and streetlighting maintenance, repair and construction contracts. Has previously been the
administrative support to Jill for over 14 years. Possesses strong written and oral skills when dealing with
customers and professionals. Microsoft Office™, SAP®, Salesforce™, VISTA Proficient. Efficient in Government
and City’s Invoicing, and Billing. Provides forecasts and maintained project schedules & equipment. Technician,
Fleet and Dispatch Support. Agency’s liaison in scheduling and coordinating with Contractors and Vendors.
Work Experience:
Service Coordinator – St. Francis Electric, LLC. – 2015 to Present
Service Coordinator – Siemens Industry, Inc – 2010 to 2015
Service Coordinator – Republic ITS – 2007 to 2010
Lance Alm Traffic Signal Technician/Electrician - Key Team Member
Lance has over 11 years of experience in the Traffic Signal and Streetlighting Maintenance. Skilled in all
aspects of traffic signal and streetlight maintenance and troubleshooting. Proficient with TS1, TS2, Type 170
and NEMA Controllers. Video Detection installation and maintenance, specifically: Iteris, Autoscope.
Experienced with installation and wiring of battery backup system and traffic signal controller cabinets. ATSI
(Athens Technical Specialist, Inc.) CMU/MMU Testing Equipment Certified. Familiarity with Various different
Solar and Hard wired Speed Feedback Systems for both installation and troubleshooting. Intersection
inspection and Service Meter installation inspection turn-on support. IMSA Level I, II, and III Field Certified.
IMSA Work Zone Safety Certified. State Certified General Electrician NEC (#138598). Certified for
Underground Service Alert (USA) mark outs.
Work Experience
Traffic Signal Technician – St. Francis Electric, LLC. - 2016 to Present
Traffic Signal Technician – Siemens Industry, Inc. – 2010 to 2016
Traffic Signal Technician – Republic ITS – 2008 to 2010
Stephen Petrie Traffic Signal & Streetlight Technician/Electrician - Key Team Member
Stephen has over 11 years of experience in the street lighting / traffic signal maintenance and on-call
emergency response. Skilled in aspects of traffic signal, streetlight maintenance and troubleshooting.
Working with CA DOT and Municipal Utilities. Experienced with TS1, TS2, Type 170 and NEMA Controllers.
Experienced with installation and wiring of battery backup system and traffic signal controller cabinets.
Knowledgeable of various different solar and hardwired Speed Feedback Systems for both installation and
troubleshooting. International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Safety Certified. IMSA Level I
Roadway/Street lighting Field Certified. ATSI (Athens Technical Specialist, Inc.) CMU/MMU Testing
Equipment Certified. Certified for Underground Service Alert (USA) mark outs.
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Work Experience
Traffic Signal/Street Lighting Technician – St. Francis Electric, LLC. – 2016 to Present
Traffic Signal/Street Lighting Technician – Siemens Industry, Inc. – 2010 to 2016
Traffic Signal/Street Lighting Technician – Republic ITS – 2008 to 2010
Guy Smith Maintenance Division Manager/VP/CEO - Management Contact
Guy is responsible for the maintenance operations for all offices he also oversees all field and front office. Guy
is available to the City of Palm Desert to ensure contract satisfaction. He has over 20 years of experience in the
Traffic Signal and Street Light business in maintenance, repairs, and modification for public agencies from the Bay
Area through Central Valley. Guy has a reputation for providing excellent customer service and top-notch
technical knowledge when it comes to traffic signal and ITS.
Chief Executive Officer, Vice President and Secretary of Company
Authorized representative to sign agreements for SFE;
Supervisor responsible for managing 250+ employees;
Responsible for the management of all Maintenance and Construction projects and accounts.
10+ Years of multiple Video Detection installations, specifically: Iteris, Autoscope, Trafficon & Aldis;
Knowledgeable with CCTV installation, maintenance and troubleshooting;
St. Francis Electric | A and C-10 Licensed Contractor | 1420 Citrus St. Riverside, CA 92507
stfranciselectric.com – Phone (951) 304-4903 – 24/7/365 Traffic Signal & Street Light Service 1-(844) LIGHT88 18
Acceptance of Agreement Statement
St. Francis Electric, LLC. has no objections to and/or no request for changes to the standard language in
Attachment “B” of the City standard professional services agreement; therefore, it accepts all conditions
of this RFP and the Agreement for Traffic Signal Preventative Maintenance and Emergency On-Call
Services.
Licensing and DIR Information
Contractor A and C10 Licenses
Department of Industrial Relation (SB 854) registration Number: 1000022208
Legal Name Registration
Number
County City Registration
Date
Expiration
Date
ST FRANCIS
ELECTRIC LLC 1000022208 ALAMEDA SAN
LEANDRO 5/12/17 6/30/20
St. Francis Electric | A and C-10 Licensed Contractor | 1420 Citrus St. Riverside, CA 92507
stfranciselectric.com – Phone (951) 304-4903 – 24/7/365 Traffic Signal & Street Light Service 1-(844) LIGHT88 19
Certificates – (All Technicians Below are Assigned to a Service Bucket Truck)
St. Francis Electric | A and C-10 Licensed Contractor | 1420 Citrus St. Riverside, CA 92507
stfranciselectric.com – Phone (951) 304-4903 – 24/7/365 Traffic Signal & Street Light Service 1-(844) LIGHT88 20
St. Francis Electric | A and C-10 Licensed Contractor | 1420 Citrus St. Riverside, CA 92507
stfranciselectric.com – Phone (951) 304-4903 – 24/7/365 Traffic Signal & Street Light Service 1-(844) LIGHT88 21
St. Francis Electric | A and C-10 Licensed Contractor | 1420 Citrus St. Riverside, CA 92507
stfranciselectric.com – Phone (951) 304-4903 – 24/7/365 Traffic Signal & Street Light Service 1-(844) LIGHT88 22
St. Francis Electric | A and C-10 Licensed Contractor | 1420 Citrus St. Riverside, CA 92507
stfranciselectric.com – Phone (951) 304-4903 – 24/7/365 Traffic Signal & Street Light Service 1-(844) LIGHT88 23
St. Francis Electric | A and C-10 Licensed Contractor | 1420 Citrus St. Riverside, CA 92507
stfranciselectric.com – Phone (951) 304-4903 – 24/7/365 Traffic Signal & Street Light Service 1-(844) LIGHT88 24
St. Francis Electric | A and C-10 Licensed Contractor | 1420 Citrus St. Riverside, CA 92507
stfranciselectric.com – Phone (951) 304-4903 – 24/7/365 Traffic Signal & Street Light Service 1-(844) LIGHT88 25
St. Francis Electric | A and C-10 Licensed Contractor | 1420 Citrus St. Riverside, CA 92507
stfranciselectric.com – Phone (951) 304-4903 – 24/7/365 Traffic Signal & Street Light Service 1-(844) LIGHT88 26
St. Francis Electric | A and C-10 Licensed Contractor | 1420 Citrus St. Riverside, CA 92507
stfranciselectric.com – Phone (951) 304-4903 – 24/7/365 Traffic Signal & Street Light Service 1-(844) LIGHT88 27
Deviations from the RFP
St. Francis Electric, LLC. Is certifying that it takes no exceptions to this RFP including, but not limited to,
the Agreement.
Statement Regarding Insurance
SFE carries General Liability and Automotive Liability insurance. SFE carries Worker’s Compensation
Insurance per State Law. Feel free to contact our insurance broker, Nicki Graham, at (925) 822-9051 for
any questions regarding our insurance.
St. Francis Electric | A and C-10 Licensed Contractor | 1420 Citrus St. Riverside, CA 92507
stfranciselectric.com – Phone (951) 304-4903 – 24/7/365 Traffic Signal & Street Light Service 1-(844) LIGHT88 28
Equipment and Resources
The following is a sample of parts and equipment owned by SFE and does not represent our inventory and
equipment as a whole. SFE maintains over $300k (in stock) items at our Riverside Facility alone, which is
available for use on the proposed work as required:
Item Name, Type & Capacity Condition
1 Bucket Trucks Running Great
2 Crane Running Great
3 Traffic Signal Poles New and Used
4 Streetlight Poles New and Used
5 Arrow Boards Excellent
6 Concrete Saw Running Great
7 Vehicle and Pedestrian Signal Gear New
8 Cabinet Components New
9 CMU’s and MMU’s New
10 332L Controller Cabinet New
11 Conflict Monitor Tester (ATSI/PCMT
8000, CMU/MMU Tester)
Excellent Brand New
12 170/2070 Controller Tester Excellent Brand New
13 NEMA TS 1 Controller Tester Excellent Brand New
14 Cabinet Test Display Excellent Brand New
15 2070N Controller Tester Excellent Brand New
16 ATSI MMT-900 Conflict Monitor
Tester Excellent Brand New