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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC30410 Citywide Lighting InventoryContract No. 30410 CITY OF PALM DESERT .� PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: AWARD CONTRACT NO. C30410 FOR THE CITYWIDE LIGHTING INVENTORY TO RBF CONSULTING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,403.12 SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works CONTRACTOR: RBF Consulting, Inc. 74130 Country Club Drive, Ste. 201 Palm Desert, CA 2260 DATE: CONTENTS Recommendation April 14, 2011 Proposal Agreement Payment Bond Performance Bond By Minute Motion: 1. Award Contract No. C30410 for the Citywide Lighting Inventory to RBF Consulting, Inc., in the amount of $16,403.12; 2. Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside an additional 10 percent contingency in the total amount of 1,640.31; and 3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. Funds are available in General Fund Account No. 110-4611-453-3092, Public Works Park Maintenance — Professional Services, and Account no. 110-4300-413-3010, Public Works Administration — Professional Services. Background On January 3, 2011, the City Clerk advertised and called for bids for the Citywide Lighting Inventory and Electrical Inspection contract. The contract would provide for the inventory and GPS mapping of all facilities, electrical inspection, and thorough documentation of all conditions noted. Staff Report Award C30410 to RBF Consulting April 14, 2011 Page 2of3 Contract No. C30410 On January 21, 2011, the bids were opened, but the bids received significantly exceeded staffs estimated cost for the project. Therefore, on February 10, 2011, staff requested that City Council reject all bids and direct staff to explore alternative ways of achieving the objective. Staff continues to advance the need for the City to inventory and inspect its infrastructure assets. Therefore, on February 16, 2011, a Request for Proposals was advertised in the local media requesting sealed bids for only the lighting fixture inventory portion of the previous request. The information will be used to establish a comprehensive lighting maintenance program. On Friday, March 4, 2011, at 2:00 p.m., sealed bids were opened and read aloud, with the following proposals received: Contractor Location Bid Amount RBF Consulting, Inc. Palm Desert, CA $16,403.12 NDS Services, Inc. Vista, CA $20,937.62 Staff has reviewed RBF Consulting's proposal and determined that the requirements have been met. Fiscal Analysis There is no fiscal impact beyond the contract amount. Prepared By: H. gpentpr KrAgjpt, Landscape Manager Paul-S. Gibson, Director of Finance n M. Wohlmuth, City Manager Director of Public Works CITY COUNCILACTION APPROVED DENIED RECEIVED OTHER MEETING DATE - -%// AYES: Fin�'�� hC�cra S%�iN� 1, L�ansc -NOES: AITMe ABSENT: L'!u,�� ABSTAIN:1� VERIFIED BY: Original on File with City Clerk's ffice Staff Report Award C30410 to RBF Consulting April 14, 2011 Page 2 of 3 Contract No. C30410 On January 21, 2011, the bids were opened, but the bids received significantly exceeded staff's estimated cost for the project. Therefore, on February 10, 2011, staff requested that City Council reject all bids and direct staff to explore alternative ways of achieving the objective. Staff continues to advance the need for the City to inventory and inspect its infrastructure assets. Therefore, on February 16, 2011, a Request for Proposals was advertised in the local media requesting sealed bids for only the lighting fixture inventory portion of the previous request. The information will be used to establish a comprehensive lighting maintenance program. On Friday, March 4, 2011, at 2:00 p.m., sealed bids were opened and read aloud, with the following proposals received: Contractor Location Bid Amount RBF Consulting, Inc. Palm Desert, CA $16,403.12 NDS Services, Inc. Vista, CA $20,937.62 Staff has reviewed RBF Consulting's proposal and determined that the requirements have been met. Fiscal Analysis There is no fiscal impact beyond the contract amount. Prepared By: ,Landscape Manager PauFS. Gibson, Director of Finance n M. Wohlmuth, City Manager Depa Mark GreenOood, P.E., Director of Public Works Contract No. C30410 City of Palm Desert CITYWIDE LIGHTING INVENTORY CONTRACT NO. C30410 AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into in the City of Palm Desert on this 14th day of April , 2011, by and between THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City," and RBF Consulting, Inc. herein referred to as "Contractor." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, on February 16, 2011, City invited bids for CITYWIDE LIGHTING INVENTORY; and WHEREAS, pursuant to said invitation, Contractor submitted a bid, which was accepted by City for said services, NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual promises, obligations, and covenants hereinafter contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: (1) TERM The term of this Agreement shall be from date of execution of this instrument through May 31, 2011, or to such later date as may be agreed in writing between parties. (2) CITY'S OBLIGATIONS For furnishing services, as specified in this Agreement, City will pay and Contractor shall receive in full compensation, therefore the total sum of Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred Two dollars and Twelve Cents ($16,403.12) as billed on a per -unit monthly basis as set forth in the Contract Documents and adopted by City. (3) CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATION For, and in consideration of, the payments and agreements hereinbefore mentioned to be made and performed by City, Contractor agrees with City to furnish the services and to do everything required by this Agreement and the Contract Documents, Specifications and Conditions. (4) HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City of Palm Desert, its officials, officers, employees, representatives, and agents from and against all claims, lawsuits, liabilities or damages of whatsoever nature arising out of its connection with, or relating in any manner to, any act or omission of Contractor, its agents, employees, subcontractors and employees thereof in connection with, the performance or non-performance of this Agreement. Contractor shall thoroughly investigate any and all claims and indemnify City and do whatever is necessary to protect the City of Palm Desert, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and representatives as to any such claims, lawsuits, liabilities or damages. (5) AMENDMENTS Any amendment, modification, or variation from the terms of this Agreement shall be in writing, signed by Contractor and approved by the City Council of the City. Page 1 of 4 Contract No. C30410 (6) TERMINATION If, during the term of this Agreement, City determines that Contractor is not faithfully abiding by any term or condition contained herein, City may notify Contractor in writing of such defect or failure to perform; which notice must give Contractor a three-day period of time thereafter in which to perform said work or cure the deficiency. If Contractor fails to perform said work or cure the deficiency within the three (3) days specified in the notice, such shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and City may terminate this Agreement immediately by written notice to Contractor to said effect. Thereafter, except as otherwise set forth herein, neither party shall have any further duties, obligations, responsibilities, or rights under this Agreement except, however, any and all obligation of Contractor's surety shall remain in full force and effect, and shall not be extinguished, reduced, or in any manner waived by the termination hereof. In said event, Contractor shall be entitled to the reasonable value of its services performed from the beginning of the period in which the breach occurs up to the day it received City's Notice of Termination, minus any offset from such payment representing the City's damages from such breach. City reserves the right to delay any such payment until completion of confirmed abandonment of the project, as may be determined in the City's sole discretion, so as to permit a full and complete accounting of costs. In no event, however, shall Contractor be entitled to receive in excess of the compensation quoted in its bid. The City Council may terminate the contract with 30 days written notice for any reason. (7) INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE The Notice Inviting bids; Bid Terms and Conditions/Instructions to Bidders; Contractor's Proposal Submission Forms; Addendum Nos. 1 ; General Terms and Conditions; Specific Terms and Conditions; Change Orders; additional or supplemental specifications, drawing, maps or diagrams; and City -issued forms relating to this project, are hereby incorporated in and made a part of this Agreement. (8) COMPLETE AGREEMENT This written Agreement, including all writings specifically incorporated herein by this reference, shall constitute the complete agreement between the parties hereto. No oral agreement, understanding, or representation not reduced to writing and specifically incorporated herein shall be of any force or effect, nor shall any such oral agreement, understanding, or representation be binding upon the parties hereto. (9) ANTI -DISCRIMINATION In the performance of the terms of this Agreement, Contractor agrees that it will not engage in, nor permit such subcontractors as it may employ, to engage in discrimination in employment of any person because of the age, race, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, or religion of such persons. Violation of this provision may result in the imposition of penalties referred to in Labor Code Section 1735. (10) AUDIT City shall have the option of inspecting and/or auditing all records and other written material used by Contractor in preparing its statements to City as a condition precedent to any payment to Contractor. (11) NOTICE All written notices to the parties hereto shall be sent by United States mail, postage prepaid by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed as follows: IF TO CITY: Office of the City Clerk CITY OF PALM DESERT 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 IF TO CONTRACTOR: RBF CONSULTING, INC. 74130 Country Club Drive, Suite 201 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Page 2 of 4 Contract No. C30410 (12) LITIGATION COSTS In the event an action is filed by either party to enforce any rights or obligations under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs, in addition to any other relief granted by the court. (13) AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT Both City and Contractor do warrant that each individual executing this Agreement on behalf of each party is a person duly authorized. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed or caused to be executed by their duly authorized officials, this Agreement which shall be deemed an original on the date first above written. CONTRACTOR: (Notary Acknowledgment Required) TITLE: CITY: BY: (Notary Acknowledgment Required) TITLE: Mayor of Palm Desert, CA APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: MARK GREENWOOD, P.E. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ATTEST BY: ATTEST BY: TITLE: City Clerk of Palm Desert, CA APPROVED AS TO FORM: DAVID J. ERWIN CITY ATTORNEY Page 3 of 4 Contract No. C30410 CONTRACTOR NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT State of California } } SS County of Riverside } On , 20 , before me, a 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 CITY NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT State of California } } SS County of Riverside } (Seal) On , 20 , before me, a 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 (Seal) Page 4 of 4 CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM City of Palm Desert CITYWIDE LIGHTING INVENTORY CONTRACT NO. C30410 TO: CITY CLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT, CA 92260 The undersigned declares that he/she has carefully examined the Bid Terms and Conditions, the General Terms and Conditions, and the Specific Terms and Conditions accompanying the Notice Inviting Bids; that he/she is thoroughly familiar with the contents thereof, and is authorized to represent the bidding firm and propose services to City of Palm Desert. It is understood that the price shown hereon includes all phases and types of work described in the specifications. The unit cost for all facilities shall be indicated. The total cost is provided for bid comparison only. DESCRIPTION OTY UNIT TOTAL COST COST Locate, Record GPS and Related Data -all Facilities 2164 -/ "v $ /�'i , /03 IZ Undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of each Addendum circled 0 2 3 4 5 (circle all that apply) Bid Prepared By Title Company Name Company Address 74//570 nffir.n Phnna Go- Phone C30410 SECTION 1, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Page 8 CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM — CONTINUED City of Palm Desert CITYWIDE LIGHTING INVENTORY CONTRACT NO. C30410 INFORMATION REQUIRED OF BIDDER_ In supplying the following information, additional sheets may be attached if needed. Check if additional sheets are attached: ❑ Check if additional sheets are not attached: (1) Company Name and Address_ W C, *UZ-�i^Cs /�/ ► �%� 64 �;ZZ6o _ (2) Telephone No. 7�'6"g/ (3) Type of Firm (Individual, Partnership or Corporation) 4:�W'oi�*7oAJ (4) Corporation organized under the laws of the State of_Z0�WN14 (5) Contractor's License No. L SS Exp. Date Contractor's License No. Exp. Date Contractor's License No. Exp. Date (6) List the names and addresses of all owners of the firm or names and titles of all officers of the corporation: (7) Number of years experience as a GPS inventory contractor 20 (8) Number of years experience with municipal GPS inventory contracts 20 C30410 SECTION 1, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS page 9 CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM - CONTINUED City of Palm Desert CITYWIDE LIGHTING INVENTORY CONTRACT NO. C30410 (9) List any similar projects completed within the last five years: Contract Class of Date Name, Address & Telephone Amount Work Completed Number of OWNER 1. $479,--v /-2,w9 2. $ 41" 7 Zaa 3. $ Ll ' a,--- ttk-*Air' 76o - 7"- 70.00 (10) List the names and addresses of each subcontractor who will perform work related to this contract and indicate what portion of the work will be done by each subcontractor. (If more than one subcontractor, please check the box below and list all subcontractors on a separate sheet.) ❑ See Subcontractor List on Separate Sheet Subcontractor's Name: License Number: Address: Telephone: Work to be performed: C30410 SECTION 1, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Page 10 CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM — CONTINUED City of Palm Desert CITYWIDE LIGHTING INVENTORY CONTRACT NO. C30410 (11) List the name of the p�eer�sson w inspected the site of the proposed work for your firm a,405;61/o (12) CONTRACTOR hereby swears under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true and correct. By Title:!/yhil%,/�5���/Q1� Signature Contractor THE AREA INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK C30410 SECTION 1, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Page 11 CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM. CONTINUED CITY OF PALM DESERT CITYWIDE LIGHTING INVENTORY CONTRACT NO. C30410 AFFIDAVIT OF NON -COLLUSION TO BE EXECUTED BY BIDDER AND SUBMITTED WITH BID STATE OF CALIFORNIA) ) SS COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) CY)05�oO}iVL being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he/she is ofgCr C un%o the party making the foregoing bid; that the bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the bid is genuine and neither collusive nor sham; that the bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a false or sham bid and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or that anyone shall refrain from bidding; that the bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the bid price of the bidder or any other bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the bid price, or of that of any other bidder, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the contract of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all statements contained in the bid are true; and, further, that the bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid price, or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof pe effec a collusive or sham bid. Signature (CONTRACTOR) Title (CONTRACTOR) Jurat Certificate State of California County of Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this � day of r _rlarc-h (month), O k 1 (year), by—\�I�lrp t v L LLwtl ro+ggMj Q,ubl tc proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(b) who appeared before me. Signature of Notary Sy 1 __ (Seal of Notary) ------------------- DEBIN L. LEM Comnipbn # 1855852 Notary Public - Ca kf* my rebb Ca>tlllty My Comm. Ex Uau Jun 27, 2013 C30410 SECTION 1, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Page 12 CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM - CONTINUED City of Palm Desert CITYWIDE LIGHTING INVENTORY CONTRACT NO. C30410 BID BOND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That we, 1110& as Principal, arm L'' E , are held and firmly bound unto the City of Palm Desert in the sum of $ 5 3Z(10% of bid), to be paid to the said Owner or its certain attorney, its successors and assigns; for which payment, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors or assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the certain proposal of the above bounden principal to perform certain work described as follows: The general items of work to be done hereunder consist of: locating and recording inventory data on all city -owned or maintained lighting facilities as described herein and as detailed in the Contract Documents and all appurtenant work as required by the specifications and appendices, and dated Februarnc,_2�11, is ac pted by the City of Palm Desert, and if the above bounden principal _ jf ��.1ojca shall duly enter into and execute a contract for such construction, and shall execute and deliver the Performance Bond and Payment Bond and insurance certificates as required by said contract, then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect. Should it become necessary for the City to institute a lawsuit, or any other legal proceeding to enforce the terms and conditions of this bond, then all costs of said proceeding, including attorney's fees, shall be awarded to the prevailing party. [Remainder of this page has intentionally been left blank Signature blocks are contained on the next page.] C30410 SECTION 1, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS PaM 13 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We hereunto set our Hands and Seals this 1 day of MARC14 20 1 1 Contractor's N Contractor's S Title: _ V-s-,ps, T- Address: Telephone:_ /1c0 - 3q(o - '708 / Surety's Name: Surety's Signature: C'ak--fZ5 CtV k MA D C30410 SECTION 1, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Page 14 CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT State of California County of On CMAGJh Q a ti before me, c Q 1_ LSI I.�,t � � r-" pu U t c ate more moan Ram and t ot me personally appeared C� U)t7 Q- t S Q!E� -.0.1011M. fDMI . LE1 N1M2 iNoit ry PrbiNe - CaWfomb Rt rhtititt cou" .. Mt Comm. = Jun 27 2019 who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(N) whose name(b) Wit subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/sha trey executed the same in his/heAheir authorized capacity(", and that by hiseir signature(b) on the instrument the person(, or the entity upon behalf of which the person() 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. 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Ce# To"m 1.9W-8764w Contract No. C30410 City of Palm Desert CITYWIDE LIGHTING INVENTORY CONTRACT NO. C30410 PAYMENT BOND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: THAT WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert (sometimes referred to hereinafter as "Obligee") has awarded to RBF Consulting, Inc. (hereinafter designated as "Contractor"), an agreement dated April 14, 2011 described as follows: CITYWIDE LIGHTING INVENTORY, CONTRACT NO. C30410 (hereinafter referred tc as the "Contract"); and WHEREAS, said Contractor is required to furnish a bond in connection with said Contract, and pursuant to Section 3247 of the California Civil Code; NOW, THEREFORE, we, , the undersigned Contractor, as Principal, and a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of , and duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Palm Desert and to any and all persons, companies or corporations entitled to file stop notices under Section 3181 of the California Civil Code, in the sum of Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred Three Dollars and Twelve Cents ($16,403.12), said sum being not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount payable by said Obligee under the terms of said Contract, for which payment 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 said Contractor, his or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, or subcontractors, shall fail to pay for any materials, provisions or other supplies, implements, machinery or power used in, upon, for or about the performance of the Public Work contracted to be done, or to pay any person for any work or labor of any kind, or for bestowing skills or other necessary services thereon, or for amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to such work or labor, or for any amounts required to be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Employment Development Department from the wages of employees of said Contractor and his or its subcontractors pursuant to Section 13020 of the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to such work and labor as required by the provisions of Section 3247 through 3252 of the Civil Code, or for any amounts required to be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Franchise Tax Board or Internal Revenue Service from the wages of employees of Contractor or his or its Subcontractors, the Surety or Sureties hereon will pay for the same in an amount not exceeding the sum specified in this bond, otherwise the above obligation shall be void. In addition to the provisions herein above, it is agreed that this bond will inure to the benefit of any and all persons, companies and corporations entitled to serve stop notices under Section 3181 of the Civil Code, so as to give a right of action to them or their assigns in any suit brought upon this bond. Page 1 of 2 Contract No. C30410 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, identical counterparts of this instrument, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed an original thereof, have been duly executed by the Principal and Surety above named, on this day of 20 SURETY M INSURANCE COMPANY and/or AGENT ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER PRINCIPAL L'V Page 2 of 2 Contract No. C30410 City of Palm Desert CITYWIDE LIGHTING INVENTORY CONTRACT NO. C30410 PERFORMANCE BOND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That whereas the City of Palm Desert has awarded to RBF Consulting, Inc. hereinafter designated as "Principal," a contract for: CITYWIDE LIGHTING INVENTORY WHEREAS, said Principal is required under the terms of said contract to furnish a good and sufficient bond for the performance of said contract: NOW THEREFORE, WE, the Principal, and as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Palm Desert, hereinafter called City, in the penal sum of Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred Three Dollars and Twelve Cents ($16,403.12), being 100% of the contract amount in lawful money of the United States of America for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we hereby bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that if the above bounded Principal, his executors, heirs, administrators, and successors, or assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by, and well and truly keep and perform the covenants and agreements in the said contract and any alterations thereof made as therein provided, on his or their part, to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all respects according to their true intent and meaning, and shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers and agents, as therein stipulated, then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise, it shall be and remain in full force and virtue. And said Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to terms of the contract or to the work to be performed thereunder or the specifications accompanying the same shall in any wise affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alterations or additions to the terms of the contract or to the work or the specifications. Should it become necessary for City to institute a lawsuit or any other legal proceeding to enforce the terms and conditions of this bond, then all costs of said proceeding, including attorneys' fees, shall be awarded to the prevailing party. Page 1 of 2 Contract No. C30410 The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of said Contract or to the work to be performed thereunder or the Specifications accompanying the same 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 or to the Specifications. No final settlement between Obligee and Contractor hereunder shall abridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied. Contractor and Surety agree that if Obligee is required to engage the services of an attorney in connection with the enforcement of the bond, each shall pay Obligee's reasonable attorney's fees incurred, with or without suit, in addition to the above sum. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this day of , 2011. PRINCIPAUContractor: SURETY: (Typed Name of Contractor) By: By: (Signature) (Typed Name and Title) The rate of premium on this bond is $ The total amount of premium charged: $ (the above must be filled in by corporate surety). (Typed Name of Surety) (Signature of Attorney -in -Fact) (Typed Name of Attorney -in -Fact) per thousand. IMPORTANT: Surety companies executing bonds must possess a certificate of authority from the California Insurance Commissioner authorizing them to write surety insurance defined in Section 105 of the California Insurance Code, and if the work or project is financed, in whole or in part, with federal, grant or loan funds, it must also appear on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended). Any claims under this bond may be addressed to: (Name, Address and Telephone No. of Surety) (Name, Address and Telephone No. of agent or representative for service of process in California if different from above) Page 2 of 2