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STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. HA-34450 TO
JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $150,000 FOR THE 2015/16 HVAC MECHANICAL
SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR PALM DESERT
HOUSING AUTHORITY COMPLEXES
SUBMITTED BY: Veronica Tapia, Management Analyst II
CONTRACTOR: John Harrison Contracting
1143 W. Lincoln Street, Suite 2
Banning, CA 92220
DATE: July 9, 2015
CONTENTS: Draft Agreement
RFP Submission Form (Includes Contractor's Proposal)
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, that the Housing Authority Board,
1) Waive any irregularities and authorize the award of Contract No. HA-
34450 to John Harrison Contracting in an amount not to exceed $150,000
for the 2015/16 HVAC Mechanical Maintenance Services for Palm Desert
Housing Authority; and
2) Approve the draft agreement substantially as to form and authorize the
Authority counsel to finalize; and
3) Authorize the Palm Desert Housing Authority's Executive Director or his
designee to finalize any documents necessary to effectuate the action
taken herewith.
Monies have been included in the FY 2015/2016 Palm Desert Housing
Authority's Repairs and Maintenance and Replacement Expense budget for each
complex.
Executive Summary
By authorizing the use of John Harrison Contracting (JHC) for HVAC Mechanical
Systems Maintenance Services on properties owned by the Palm Desert Housing
Authority ("Authority"), the Authority will work exclusively with the contractor to ensure
all HVAC systems are repaired and replaced in accordance with the terms of the
agreement. The work performed under this contract meet the current prevailing wage
requirements.
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Award a Contract No. HA34450 for HVAC Mechanical Systems Maintenance Services
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The equipment to be maintained includes but is not limited to, air handlers, condensing
units, split systems, pumps, gas fired unit heaters, package units and forced air
systems.
Background
In 2013 both the Housing Commission and the Authority Board authorized the approval
to participate in the Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESAP). The program
coordinated by SCE and SCG provided funding to qualified residents for the purpose of
providing weatherization, energy efficient appliances, and installing new HVAC systems
at the income qualified resident's units. As a cooperative party to the program, the
Authority was required to pay for a small co -pay and coil replacements.
Previously in order for the Authority to replace a unit, the cost ranged between $3,500 to
$4,000 per system (including permits and testing). By participating in the ESAP, the
Authority was able to recognize a cost savings of approximately $2,600 to $3,100 per
system. Not all systems qualify, but for those that do, this is a huge consideration that
ultimately benefits the tenants.
In 2014, the program approved contractor for these services was John Harrison
Contracting. They have done an exemplary job over past couple of years in meeting
the program and Authority's needs to allow tenants to participate.
The PDHA complexes collectively have 1,050 ac units. Of those units, at least 175
have been replaced recently through the ESAP, leaving 875 units that may or may not
require repair and/or replacement in the immediate future. Request for Proposals were
sought in order to develop a plan to facilitate the HVAC needs of the complexes in an
effective and efficient manner.
Proposals were received from the following:
1 Company Location Average Cost
1 John Harrison Contracting Banning, CA $3,400
1 FM Thomas AC, Inc. Brea, CA $7,200
In addition to the lower average per unit cost exhibited, John Harrison Contracting has
provided a comprehensive maintenance plan to address the current systems in place.
By having JHC complete this work it will also allow the same provider to monitor and
maintain the units. Additionally, where eligible, JHC will continue to provide
opportunities for further savings through the SCE programs for which they are
authorized, such as ESAP.
Staff is recommending that the Authority Board waive any irregularities and award the
contract for HVAC Mechanical Systems Maintenance Services to John Harrison
Contracting, for a one-year period in the amount of $150,000 with two possible one-year
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extensions.
Fiscal Analysis
Annually there are funds set aside in the repairs and maintenance, as well as, the
replacement reserve fund to accommodate these types of expenditures. The fiscal
impact of this contract is an annual amount not to exceed $150,000 for replacement
and/or repair.
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Veronica Tapia, Management Analyst
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance
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EXHIBIT C
CONTRACT
This Contract is made and entered into this day of . 20_, by and
between the Palm Desert Housing Authority ("Authority") and John Harrison Contracting
("Contractor") for the HVAC Mechanical Systems Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement
Services Project ("Project"). Authority and Contractor are referred to herein as the "Parties".
For the consideration described herein, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Contract Documents. The complete Contract includes and incorporates all of the
following Contract Documents, whether or not attached hereto: the Contract, the Request for
Proposal, the General Conditions, Special Conditions, if any, the Scope of Work, Certificates,
and Plans and Specifications, if any, the most recent Greenbook Specifications and all official
papers and documents relating to the work to be performed hereunder, and all modifications
incorporated in these documents before their execution. Any and all obligations of Authority
and Contractor are fully set forth and described herein. If there are any inconsistencies
between the Agreement and any document referenced in the Agreement or other Contract
Documents, the precedence of documents shall be as follows: (1) This Agreement, (2)
Approved and fully executed change orders, (3) the Request for Proposals, (4) Any Plans and
Specifications, including Technical Specifications, (5) Any Specific Conditions, (6) Any General
Conditions, (7) Greenbook Specifications
2. Scope of Work. The Project involves performing all work and furnishing all labor,
materials, and equipment, as provided by the Contract Documents, upon a Job Order from the
Authority as set forth in the Schedule of Charges.. Contractor shall not perform any Work on the
Project unless a Job Order is issued by the Authority. Contractor may perform Work not
identified in Exhibit "B" to the extent a Job Order describing the Work to be performed and the
compensation therefore is duly executed by both Parties.
3. Payment. The Authority agrees to pay and Contractor agrees to accept the amount of
unit price set forth in the Schedule of Charges for each Job performed in full payment for the
specific Job performed. Payment shall be made as set forth in the General Conditions. In no
event shall the total payment hereunder exceed $ 150,000 and under no circumstances is
Authority obligated to make any payment to Contractor unless a Job Order is provided to
Contractor from Authority with instructions to proceed.
4. Contract Time. The term of this Contract shall be one (1) year from the date it was
entered. Authority shall issue a Job Order to Contractor directing work to be performed.
Contractor shall begin all Work, and shall complete all Work, within the time specified in the Job
Order. Except in cases of emergency, Contractor shall have at least [2] calendar days to begin
Work specified in a Job Order. If Contractor fails to begin and complete Work within a timely
manner, the Housing Authority may hire a third party to complete the Work and charge the
difference in cost to the Contractor. This remedy shall be cumulative to all other remedies
available to the Housing Authority.
5. Emergency Work. The Contractor shall provide 24/7 on -call service availability for
emergency calls or other type of outages with a 30-minute returned phone call response time. A
minimum of two (2) local service technicians employed by the Contractor shall be residents in
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an area within a maximum of a thirty (30) mile radius of the City of Palm Desert, and the
Contractor shall maintain a field office and/or warehouse that is within thirty (30) miles of the
City of Palm Desert.
6. Performance of Services. Services shall be performed by qualified and trained service
personnel. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of two certified technicians. One is required
to have at least 10 years of refrigeration, and/or mechanical, and control experience. Both
technicians must have overall knowledge of all of the equipment at each of the properties. Both
technicians shall be qualified to work on electrical systems. Unless otherwise approved by the
Authority or its designee, the Contractor shall perform construction operations and maintenance
of equipment pursuant to the times required by Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 9.24.070.
All services shall be performed by Contractor and its employees unless the Housing Authority
consents in writing to the subcontracting of any Work.
7. Manufacturer's Specifications. Contractor shall maintain, repair, and install all equipment
in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation unless specified by the Housing
Authority in writing.
8. Maintenance Plan. Contractor shall implement a preventive maintenance program that
shall be computer generated, based on run time, manufacturer's recommendations, and a
historical data bank of similar equipment.
9. Annual Review. Prior to the end of the Contract Term, or any extended annual Contract
Term, Contractor shall perform an annual review to verify energy savings, overall cost reduction
through repairs, replacement, and proactive preventative maintenance.
10. Provisions Required By Law. Each and every provision of law required to be included in
these Contract Documents shall be deemed to be included in these Contract Documents. The
Contractor shall comply with all requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules
and regulations, including, but not limited to, the provisions of the California Labor Code and
California Public Contract Code which are applicable to this Project.
11. Indemnification. Contractor shall provide indemnification as set forth in the General
Conditions.
12. Prevailing wages. This Contract is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement
by the Department of Industrial Relations. Contractor shall be required to pay the prevailing rate
of wages in accordance with the Labor Code which such rates shall be made available at City of
Palm Desert, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 or may be obtained online at
http//www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr. and which must be posted at the job site. Contractor shall duly
maintain certify payroll records and shall file such records with the Department of Industrial
Relations in the manner required by the Department of Industrial Relations at least once a
month. At all times while performing work hereunder, Contractor and all subcontractors shall be
registered with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work.
13. Insurance and Bonds. Contractor shall submit all required insurance certificates and
bonds within ten (10) days of execution of the contract and prior to performing any Work.
Insurance Certificates shall comply with the requirements of Exhibit D to the Request for
Proposal. Contractor shall submit Payment and Performance Bonds in substantially the same
form as Exhibits E and F to the Request for Proposal for the full Not -To -Exceed Amount of the
contract. The Housing Authority may require an increase in the bonding amount upon a change
to the Not -To -Exceed Amount.
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14. Schedule of Charges. Contractor shall be entitled to compensation in accordance with
the following Schedule of Charges. Any Work that is not reflected in the Schedule of Charges
shall be performed at a charge agreed in writing by both parties prior to performance of the
work.
[SCHEDULE OF CHARGES TO BE INSERTED PRIOR TO EXECUTION]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF: The Contract is executed by the Authority's authorized
representative.
AUTHORITY CONTRACTOR
By: By:
Executive Director Owner
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Transmittal Letter Page 2
General Company Information Page 4
Work Environment Page 6
References Page 8
Approach to the Work Page 9
Explanation of Costs Page 10
Regular Maintenance Plan Page 11
Potential Discounts or Cost Savings Page 12
Appendix A Page 14
Questionnaire Form Exhibit A
Proposal Cost Form Exhibit B
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JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTING
A. TRANSMITAL LETTER
Dear Palm Desert Housing Authority,
Ensuring that Palm Desert Housing Authority (Authority) residents, which primarily consist of
seniors and fixed income tenants, have access to conditioned air is vital. The residents live in an
area where the temperatures during the summer soar over 110 degrees and dip near freezing in
the winter — proper operation and extending the life expectancy of existing and new qualified
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units is critical and can be accomplished
through proper installation and maintenance.
The Authority issued a Request for Proposal (RFP), seeking the most qualified 1IVAC Company
to service, replace, and maintain the HVAC equipment for its 11 properties. The Authority will
award a one-year contract to a service company that is cost effective, and has the experience,
knowledge, and skillset to install and service HVAC units according to California and
manufacturer's standards, resulting in energy and hill savings to tenants, and cost savings to the
Authority by minimizing the need to replace the equipment prematurely.
John Harrison Contracting (JHC), lnc., a certified minority owned company, registered with the
Department of Industrial Relations , has proven experience achieving the high standards sought
out by the Authority. With over 25 years of experience, JHC has assisted thousands of
households improve their quality of life and save money by repairing, maintaining, and replacing
old inefficient HVAC systems with new high -efficiency units in the counties of San Bernardino
and Riverside, including the city of Palm Desert.
JHC has continuously achieved its contractual obligations by delivering timely, quality, and
professional services. As a result, JHC's clients, which include Southern California Edison Co,
Southern California Gas Co, and RPM Company, have continuously extended and expanded
JHC's role in their HVAC service and replacement plans. Our team works with a hands-on
approach that incorporates a caring and personal touch. Because our team has extensive
experience and a deep understanding about budget restraints, we engage all of our resources to
ensure budgetary and service goals are achieved while consistently maintaining the highest levels
of quality and customer care.
On behalf of the management team and staff at JHC, we thank you for the opportunity to submit
a proposal to service the 11 public housing properties in the city of Palm Desert. We believe our
proposal meets or exceeds the RFP requirements and our years of experience in this industry, our
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ability to leverage the utility's energy efficiency programs, and economies of scale leveraging
opportunities with suppliers and distributors will demonstrate we are highly qualified to perform
the services outlined in the RFP.
"This proposal is genuine, and not sham or collusive, nor made in the interest or in behalf of any
person not herein named; the Respondent has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any
other Respondent to put in a sham bid, or any other person, firm or corporation to refrain from
submitting a proposal; and the Respondent has not in any manner sought by collusion to secure
for themselves an advantage over any other respondent. Thank you for the opportunity to bid on
your Request for Proposal."
Should you have any questions regarding the RFP response, including JHC's extensive
experience, our company's green initiatives, safety and social responsibility programs, or the job
creation strategy, please do not hesitate to contact me at (760) 322-2653.
Sincerely,
Mauricio Blanco,
President and CEO, JHC, Inc.
B. GENERAL COMPANY INFORMATION
JHC's Summary of Benefits to You
• A small, yet strong business that offers you personalized service that can deliver
services with the capacity of a large corporation
• Over 25 years providing HVAC services to Coachella Valley residents
• Ability to leverage existing utility resources and programs to extend free and
discounted services to the Authority and its residents
• Ability to leverage economies of scale opportunities to offer high quality HVAC
equipment and other appliances at the lowest possible cost
• Key personnel have demonstrated experience servicing the Authority's properties and
its residents
• JHC is a certified Diverse Business Enterprise
John Harrison Contracting (JHC), Inc., a Minority Business Enterprise was established in 1987 to help
households in the counties of Riverside and San Bernardino address their energy conservation and
cooling needs. With over 25 years of experience, JHC has delivered energy efficiency services to
thousands of households under contract by the southern California utilities and Public Housing
Authority for various Coachella Valley communities.
In its 25 years, JHC has continuously achieved its contractual obligations by delivering tirnely, quality,
and professional services. As a result, JHC's clients have continuously extended and expanded
JHC's role in their energy efficiency program plans. JI IC has extensive experience in conducting
energy -efficiency program services that target single and multi -family dwellings, as well as mobile
homes, including those occupied by low-income families.
Services include:
• Marketing, Outreach, and Enrollment
• Central air conditioner and heat pump, installation, replacement and recycling
• Forced air furnace repair, installation, and replacement
• Duct testing and Sealing
• Appliance installation, replacement and recycling
• Packaged Terminal and Ductless System Installation, replacement and recycling
• Window or wall air conditioner / heat -pump installation, replacement and recycling
• Window or wall evaporative cooler installation,
• Weatherization services
At JHC, we are honored to be working alongside utilities and their partners in these fundamental
energy efficiency programs that help improve the lives of many, including senior and low-
income households. Through these collaborations with utilities and local governments, JHC is
dedicated to help residents save on their monthly utility bills and at the same time, contribute to
the improvement of our environment by delivering/installing high quality, high -efficiency
HVAC equipment, appliances, and lighting devices.
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Contact Information
JI HC, Inc
Mauricio Blanco
1143 W Lincoln St, Ste 2
Banning, CA 92220
760-322-2653
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Insurance and Bonds
JHC currently performs services for the Authority and RPM Company, and complies with the
Authorities insurance and bond requirements. Upon request, JHC will immediately provide the
documentation required by the Authority.
Licensing And Registration:
• California State Contractors License # 697530
• B - General Building Contractor
• C20 — Warm -Air Heating, Ventilating and Air -Conditioning Contractor
• C38 — Refrigeration Contractor
• Environmental Protection Agency — Lead Certification # NAT-124914-1
• Environmental Protection Agency — Refrigeration Certification # 1041945552641831 M
• Department of Industrial Relations Registration # 1000014886
• Supplier Clearinghouse —
o Certified Minority Business Enterprise — VON:9FN00107
Diverse Business Enterprise
DBE Status
We are currently members of the California Suppliers Clearing House, please reference the
attached certificates.
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Mission Statement
To offer best in class customer service and to deliver high quality energy -efficiency solutions to
help families improve thcir quality of life.
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C. WORK ENVIRONMENT
JHC's management team is committed to actively promote a healthy work environment that
supports and fosters employee growth and work -life balance, while maintaining excellent
relationships with all its clients.
There is mounting evidence that unhealthy work environments contribute to high attrition rates,
low productivity, and ineffective communication methods that lead to conflict and stress
amongst key personnel and clients. JHC's plan to promote and sustain a healthy work
environment revolve around five basic principals, which include Communication, Collaboration,
Effective Decision Making, Active Leadership, and Meaningful Recognition.
The creation of healthy work environments is imperative to ensure employee retention to secure
and sustain the appropriate staffing levels of a skilled workforce.
Facilities and Employees
JHC staffs 36 employees, including 22 field service representatives, 2 field supervisors, an
operations manager, and 4 customer service representatives. Employees are located throughout
JHC's service area, including HVAC technicians located in the Coachella Valley.
JHC is proud of its collaborative with the 29 Palms Marine base and Mayfield College. The
college has established a specialized HVAC course for Marines transitioning back to civilian life
to obtain their HVAC Technician certification. Upon successful completion of the course, the
college and JHC engage in cxtcrnship opportunities for its graduates. To date, JHC has offered
full-time employment to four military graduates and two more to start in July.
JHC's facilities currently include a 2,000 sq. ft. office and a 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse in the city
of Banning, located within the 45 miles of the facilities to be serviced.
Background Checks
JHC conducts a background check on all its employees utilizing a service from an industry
leader in pre -employment screening services.
The background check evaluates items such as criminal, civil, and DMV record, as well as a
drug screening. Additionally, certain employee classifications are required to obtain a Home
Improvement Sales Registration (HISR) number from the California State Licensing Board,
which also conducts a thorough background check utilizing LiveScan.
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Safety Standards
JHC employees and management team have set safety as the top priority for the company. We
foster a safe work environment through communication, providing the right tools, and
empowering employees to take action. We require that all employees and partners plan and
conduct all work in a manner that is consistent with the safety of persons and property, and in
compliance with reasonable and safe working practices and with applicable federal, state and
local laws. JHC maintains a safety program, including but not limited to Injury and Illness
Prevention Program, Heat Illness Prevention, and onsite safety training.
Giving Hearts
JHC and its employees have one common vision, to enhance the quality of life of those around
us through the services we offer and through our employee volunteer program. We recognize
giving back to our communities and families in need is the right thing to do — and we enjoy
doing it. Through our Giving Hearts employee program, we engage in activities to promote a
healthy environment by helping families in need, with the goal to encourage strong moral
standards amongst our communities.
Through Giving Hearts, we have supported the following organizations:
• Banning Senior Center — Donated labor and material to renovate courtyard
• Lincoln Elementary — Financial assistance, donation of trees and labor to plant, donation
of labor and material for school mural
• Shoes That Fit — Donated shoes to less fortunate students at Agua Caliente Elementary
• Blood Drives — Employees, neighbors and their families have supported several blood
drives
• Wounded Warrior Project Employee elected organization for annual company match
charity donation
• Thanksgiving and Holiday food baskets — deliver funds for Thanksgiving dinners and
Holiday gifts/dinners to less fortunate families identified throughout the year by our field
staff through the service delivery process
Our approach is simple; help those in need in any way possible, because any assistance, even if
small can make a big difference. We hope our efforts inspire others to help someone today.
D. REFERENCES
JHC has considerable experience in servicing, maintaining, and installing HVAC equipment and
related services, including servicing of warranties for the Southern California utilities and market
rate clients. We have installed thousands of HVAC systems and appliances over the past 25 years
and have done so in a timely and diligent fashion.
The following table includes professional references.
Southern eilii'Ornia) dison
1515 Walnut Grove Ave
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 302-0735
Davi Ibarra — Project Manager
Davi.ibarraesce.com
Southern California Gas Co
555W5thSt
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 244-3335
Craig Allen — Project Manager
CDAllen@semprautilities.com
AirCold Supply/Ferguson
2751 Durahart St
Riverside, CA 92507
(909) 636-9623
Donnie Evans — Territory Manager
Donald.Evans@Ferguson.com
Linder contract, conduct outreach,
enrollment, assessment, and
installation services for SCE's ESA
and MIDI program. Annually service
over 5,000 low -to -middle income
households.
Under contract, service, repair and
replace gas wall furnaces and forced
air furnaces for SCG's ESA program.
Annually service approximately 1,000
low -to -middle income households.
Provide warranty service for ICP
products sold by AirCold supply.
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E. APPROACH TO THE WORK
JHC has been servicing the Authority's facilities through the utilities' ESA Program or through
market -rate services for approximately two -years. During this timeframe, JHC has replaced over
200 HVAC units at minimal cost to the Authority. The scheduling and planning of thc work to
be completed is as important as the actual replacement of the equipment in order to minimize
disruption to the residents and property management team. Our Multi -family building
coordinator works directly with the RPM property managers or a designee to plan the work.
Typically, our Field Technical Supervisor (FTS) who has over 11-years' experience installing,
servicing, and maintaining HVAC equipment will diagnosed and repair the equipment at the
Authority's facilities. Through this one-to-one client approach, the FTS has become well versed
on the facilities and the equipment, allowing for timely resolutions to most service needs.
After completing the diagnostic, unless otherwise indicated by the Authority or its designee, JHC
will submit its findings, recommendations, and quote before proceeding with the work. For any
work not completed by the FTS, JHC will continue utilize its two -man crews, or its senior tech
who carries over 30-years' experience. Each crew has a lead technician who typically has over
10 years' experience. The work at the Authority's properties will continue to be monitored for
quality by the FTS, Quality Control Supervisor (QCS) and/or Operations Manager.
The work will continue to be conducted within the rules adopted in the Palm Desert Municipal
Code Section 9.24.070 or according to the Authority or RPM Company standards. JHC plans to
utilize the procedures listed in Appendix A, approved by RPM Company in 2013.
Customer Service
JHC services a diverse customer base that includes low -to -middle income, disabled, and non-
English speaking customers. Our customer service representatives and field representatives
receive annual customer service and sensitivity training to ensure we provide high quality
customer service to all customers. Each field crew, as well as the customer service
representatives have thc ability to communicate with customers in Spanish and English. JHC
works with a translation service company for individuals who need assistance in languages other
than English and Spanish.
JHC clients and/or customers will contact JHC directly for any HVAC service. A representative
will attempt to troubleshoot the potential issue over the phone, and if the issue cannot be
resolved, the representative will dispatch a technician to diagnose the equipment.
Plan for On -Call and Emergency Services
JHC recognizes the urgency of repairing inoperative units during the extreme climate periods.
We will make every effort to resolve these matters in a timely fashion to reduce any health and
comfort risks. Because of the complexity of HVAC equipment, we strongly recommend to
contact us via telephone. However, clients will have the option to email our service center.
JHC will leverage its existing infrastructure that allows clients access to its on -call technician by
contacting our office and selecting the emergency after-hours service phone prompt. When
making that selection, the caller will he routed directly to our technician who can provide
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immediate assistance or if unavailable, can call back the caller. JHC will make every effort to
return all calls within 30-minutes of receiving thc call.
In case of emergencies, JHC will make every effort to offer same day resolution to inquiries
received before 10:00 a.m. and in situations where it is not possible, the inquiry will be
scheduled within 24-hours after the client speaks to the representative, except when requested by
the client/customer. If the unit cannot be repaired within a reasonable period (e.g. requires
specialty parts), JHC will collaborate with the client to set-up temporary cooling solutions to the
home until the unit is repaired.
Quality Control
JHC's compliance group monitors quality, as well as compliance with specific client
requirements and local code. The Field Technical Supervisor and Quality Control Supervisor
monitor the quality of the work performed at the time of installation and post installation. Post
installation quality control efforts are typically done on the same day of the visit to minimize
disruption to customers and only with customer's prior approval.
The compliance group also monitors the quality of all paperwork to ensure the information is
accurate, and that we have account for all required documentation, including city or county
permits, and HERS verification. To ensure all units meet JHC's quality requirements, JHC
requires that all installations are verified by a third party HERS rater. Service information is
filed in a secure manner to ensure customer and/or client information remains confidential.
F. EXPLANATION OF COSTS
JHC understands the importance of remaining cost effective to allow the Authority to best
manage and maximize its budget. Therefore, JHC will hold pricing for the one-year contract
period. If the Authority extends the contract beyond one year, JHC will evaluate thc impacts to
determine any potential cost increases associated with the delivery of services. Such impacts
include, but are not limited to change in code by the California Energy Commission / Title 24,
change in cost of raw goods that affect thc cost of equipment, or change in scope of work. In the
event that JHC cost to procure the product decreases, JHC will extend the discount to the
Authority.
The fees proposed for thc RFP include costs to meet Labor Code section 1771, general prevailing
rate of per diem wages. If prevailing wage seizes from being a requirement, JHC will adjust its
rates accordingly.
We recognize the Authority's request to submit maintenance work as a lump sum price for each
property, and although it is possible, we believe offering a lump sum amount may he misleading
because JHC will leverage the ESA Program to maintain the units replaced through the utility's
program at no cost to the Authority. This leveraging opportunity is further described in Section
H — Potential Discounts or Cost Savings. 1'hc lump sum would not represent those units
maintained at no cost, therefore, JHC respectfully submits for consideration a per unit
maintenance cost.
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We applaud the Authority for seeking cost on the higher efficiency, 15+ SEER systems. The
higher efficiency equipment benefits the tenants for bill savings, the community to avoid
potential black outs by reducing load, and benefits the Authority by enhancing its property
offerings. JHC recommends a planned approach to the higher efficiency units to ensure the
Authority's investment is cost effective. For example, the equipment JHC is proposing reaches
15+ SEER when combined with a new furnace. This option offers a complete new matching
system under warranty that achieves the same or better savings than just utilizing a 15 SEER
condenser. Through this planned approach, JHC recommends visiting the 16 SEER equipment
that may be eligible for Federal rebates. Combining the rebate with JHC's economies of scale
procurement discounts could make the 16 SEER systems cost effective for the Authority.
G. REGULAR MAINTENANCE PLAN
The efficiency of a Central Air Conditioner begins to degrade after the first year of installation,
and continues to lose efficiency every year after if not properly maintained. Failure to keep the
units tuned up and maintained may affect the units expected lifespan and reduce the unit's
efficiency; resulting in higher utility bills and repair costs.
JHC is proposing a maintenance plan to keep air conditioners operating at peak efficiency,
ensure continued operation throughout the unit's expected life span, improve health and comfort,
and to educate the tenants on operation efficiency.
JHC proposes to perfonn annual or semi-annual maintenance services to central AC units in
working condition that are free of major defects, at the Authority's properties with central
HVAC equipment.
Proposed process (High-level)
• JHC will utilize HVAC software, specific to preventative maintenance to monitor, track,
and schedule service
o For units serviced through the ESA Program, JHC will utilize SCE's proprietary
software to schedule service
• JHC will work directly with the onsite property managers to schedule the appointments
• During the 1" quarter of each year (or as requested by the Authority or its designee), JHC
will provide the RPM team a maintenance schedule for each participating complex
• RPM/property managers will notify each tenant with sufficient notice to guarantee JHC
technicians access to the AC equipment
• JHC will begin performing maintenance during the 2"`i quarter of each year to prepare the
units for the cooling season
Description of Work
HVAC Unit
• Check and clean condenser
and condenser coil
• Check and clean blower
components
• Check and tighten
electrical connections
• Lubricate all moving parts
• Inspect and flush
condensate line
• Inspect and replace filter
Regular Maintenance Fee
Service
Maintenance
Refrigerant Charge
Optional - Duct Test
Optional - Duct Scaling
• Check air flow
• Check temperature drops
• Check start components
• Check motor amps
• Check compressor amps
• Check pressure controls
• Check gas connections
• Chcck refrigerant level
• Check unit for leaks
• Check t-stat operation
Education
• T-stat temp settings
• Filter replacement
• Other cooling
methods
Thermostat
• Check Operation
Optional — Duct
System
• Test
• Seal as applicable
Schedule
Cost
$90.00 per unit — Any season
R22 $35.00 per pound / 4I 0A $18.00 per pound
$130.00
Up to 60 Minutes $125
61 to 90 Minutes $150
Over than 90 Minutes $200
Note: Does not include new duct runs
H. POTENTIAL DISCOUNTS OR COST SAVINGS
Energy efficiency programs date back to the energy crises of the 1970s, when soaring energy
prices led utilities to promote energy conservation so customers could reduce their energy
consumption to lessen the impact of the higher energy rates. The programs have grown
significantly since their introduction back in the 1970s; today energy efficiency is recognized
worldwide as a key and valuable energy resource.
JHC is honored to be working alongside utilities and their partners for over 25-years in these
fundamental energy efficiency programs that help improve the lives of many, including senior
and low-income households. JHC is proud to be one of three authorized HVAC replacement
contractors for SCE's ESA Program that offers HVAC replacement services at no cost to
applicants. In renter -occupied dwellings, property owners are required to pay a $500.00 co -pay
for the replacement of a central air -conditioner, resulting in a savings of several thousand dollars
when replacing one system, and hundreds of thousands when replacing the hundreds of units
owned by the Authority at the properties listed in this RFP. In SCE's recent program application
to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), SCE requested the co -pay to he waived
from future installations in renter -occupied dwellings. The CPUC is expected to issue a decision
related to this matter during the 4th quarter of 2015.
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Through these long-standing relationships, the Authority can observe cost savings through:
• ESA Program replacements at no cost or with a $500.00 co -pay
• Utility / state rebates for high efficiency HVAC equipment, when funds available
• ESA Program HVAC maintenance service offered at no cost for systems previously
replaced through the utility's program
• Leveraging
o Receive other services through the ESA Program and Middle Income Direct
Install services, such as free refrigerators, lightbulhs, and weatherization
o Obtain rebates for Multi -family buildings offered by the utilities
o Observe cost savings through JHC's access to the utility's purchasing power
resulting in economies of scale discounts for high quality HVAC equipment and
appliances
o Replace furnace at minimal costs at the time of air conditioner replacement to
avoid future labor, permit, and Title 24 charges
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Procedures for delivering services to PDIIA Properties
1. When applicable, JHC will schedule service with no less than 48-hour notice to the property manager.
a. The multi -family coordinator will notify the Property Manager verbally and via e-mail
2. When first arriving, JIIC trucks will make an effort to find a visitor parking spot. If one is not available,
the crew will locate an alternate parking location near the work site. They will avoid blocking access to the
trash or other public areas.
3. The crew lead ("Lead") will notify the property manager or representative ("Rep") of their arrival. If not
parked in a visitor location, the Lead will obtain the Rep's approval for the parking location.
4. The Lead will notify the Rep of the unit(s) JHC will service and wait for the Rep to arrive at the location
before entering the customer premises. The Lead will contact the Rep at
( ). The Rep will be available between a.m. and p.m. on the
date of the service appointment. Unless authorized, The Rcp must be present before the Jl-IC crew can
enter the customer's residence.
5. With the Rep present, The Lead will introduce themselves and the company to the customer and will
briefly explain the reason for the visit. The Lead will only communicate information related to the program
or the work to the customer. If the customer raises any concerns unrelated to the program or installation,
the Lead will instruct the customer to contact the office.
6. Upon receiving permission to enter the premises, the Lead will
a. Provide further details about the work and approximate time it will take to complete the work
h. Notify the customer of which rooms in the home the crew will enter to conduct the work and the
reason for entering the room(s)
c. Conduct a walk-through with the customer and the Rep of the area(s) where the work will be
conducted
d. Notify the customer and Rep of any existing damage to the customer's property, including any
stains to carpet, furniture, etc.
c. If the customer has any valuables exposed, such as money, Jewelry, or medication, the Lead will
instruct the customer to secure the item(s) before starting the work.
i. If the customer refuses to secure the items, the crew will remove themselves from the
premise and will immediately notify the JHC office.
f. The crew will not enter any area of the residence where they will not conduct any work.
g. The crew will prepare the work area as normal (tarps, clear path, etc)
7. Upon completing the work and prior to leaving the premises, the Lead will
a. Contact the Rep
b. Conduct a walk-through of the area(s) where the crew worked with the customer and the Rep
c. Will note, on the service form "Final walk-through approved" and obtain the customer's initials
next to the note.
i. If the customer has any concerns, the I.ead will immediately notify the JHC office
d. Advise the customer that the work is complete and that the crew will be leaving the premises.
In addition. to minimize potential scheduling mishaps, we will notify you of the schedule via e-mail of the units we
will service each week.
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QUESTIONNAIRE FORM
I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION.
John Harrison Contracting, Inc
1. Company Name
2. Address 1143 W Lincoln St, Banning, CA 92220
3. Telephone No. 760-322-2653
4. Type of Firm (Individual, Partnership or Corporation) Corporation
5. Corporation organized under the laws of the State of California
6. Contractor's License No. 697530 Exp. Date 10i31/2016
7. Department of Industrial Relations Contractor Registration number:
1000014886
8. List the names and addresses of all owners of the firm or names and titles of all
officers of the corporation:
Mauricio Blanco President and CEO
John Harrision Executive VP
Monica Marroquin CFO
9. Number of years' experience as a Contractor in HVAC work 30
10. List at least three similar projects completed recently:
Contract Amount Class of Work Date Completed
1 - $5,000 (Co -pays)
2. S10,000 (Co -pays)
3• $32,500 (Co -pays)
Replaced 10 HVAC
systems in complex
Replaced 20 HVAC 2015
systems in comnlcx
Replaced 65 HVAC
systems in complex
Name, Address &
Telephone No. of Owner
2015 Whelan Properties
16350 Pebble Beach Ur, Victorvillc, CA 92395
Alberto Ambnz 714-865-3966
15762 Tuscola Rd. AppleVallcy CA 92307
2015 Marta Kim. 760-464-3954
5 Via Las Colinas. Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
So Cal Edison - Replace approximately 1,200 HVAC systems for the ESA Program annually in single -,multi -family, and
manufactured home dwellings
11. List the name of the person who inspected the site of the proposed work for your
firm: Mauricio Blanco, Jonathan Wren, and Peter Noriega
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II. QUALIFICATIONS
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1. Are you currently an approved vendor for Rebate Program authorized by SCE or
PUC?
❑■ Yes ❑ No
Identify the program(s):
ESA Program, Middle Income Direct Install Program, Multi -family Rebate Program
2. Has any CSLB license held by your firm or its Responsible Managing Employee
(RME) or Responsible Managing Officer (RMO) been suspended or revoked
within the last five years?
❑ Yes 0 No
If "yes," please explain on a separate signed sheet.
N/A 0
3. Has a surety firm completed a contract on your behalf, or paid for completion
because your firm was default terminated by the project owner within the last five
(5) years?
❑ Yes C No
If "yes," please explain on a separate signed sheet.
N/A
4. At any time during the last five years, has your firm, or any of its owners or officers
been convicted of a crime involving a government contract?
❑ Yes LI No
If "yes," explain on a separate signed page, including the nature of the crime.
N/A
5. At any time in the last five years has your firm been assessed and paid liquidated
damages under a construction contract?
❑ Yes 0 No
If yes, explain on a separate signed page, identifying all such projects by owner,
owner's address, the date of completion of the project, amount of liquidated
damages assessed and all other information necessary to fully explain the
assessment of liquidated damages.
N/A o
6. In the last five years has your firm, or any firm with which any of your company's
owners, officers or partners was associated, been debarred, disqualified, removed
or otherwise prevented from bidding on, or completing, any govemment agency or
public works project for any reason?
❑ Yes 0 No
If "yes," explain on a separate signed page. State whether the firm involved was
the firm applying for pre -qualification here or another firm. Identify by name of the
company, the name of the person within your firm who was associated with that
company, the year of the event, the owner of the project, the project and the basis
for the action.
N/A
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7. In the last five years has your firm been denied an award of a public works contract
based on a finding by a public agency that your company was not a responsible
bidder?
❑ Yes ❑� No
If "yes," explain on a separate signed page. Identify the year of the event, the
owner, the project and the basis for the finding by the public agency.
N/A
8. In the past five years has any claim against your firm conceming your firm's work
on a construction project been filed in court or arbitration?
❑ Yes ❑■ No
If "yes," on separate signed sheets of paper identify the claim(s) by providing the
project name, date of the claim, name of the claimant, a brief description of the
nature of the claim, the court in which the case was filed and a brief description
of the status of the claim (pending or, if resolved, a brief description of the
resolution).
N/A
9. In the past five years has your firm made any claim against a project owner
concerning work on a project or payment for a contract and filed that claim in
court or arbitration?
❑ Yes U No
If "yes," on separate signed sheets of paper identify the claim by providing the
project name, date of the claim, name of the entity (or entities) against whom the
claim was filed, a brief description of the nature of the claim, the court in which
the case was filed and a brief description of the status of the claim (pending, or if
resolved, a brief description of the resolution).
NIA
10. Has your firm or any of its owners, officers or partners ever been convicted of a
crime involving any federal, state, or local law related to a govemment contract?
❑ Yes ❑■ No
If "yes," explain on a separate signed page, including identifying who was involved,
the name of the public agency, the date of the conviction and the grounds for the
conviction.
N/A
11. Has the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited and
assessed penalties against your firm in the past five years?
NOTE: If you have filed an appeal of a citation and the Appeals Board has
not yet ruled on your appeal, or if there is a court appeal pending, you need
not include information about the citation.
❑ Yes U No
If "yes," attach a separate signed page describing each citation.
N/A
12. Has there been more than one occasion during the last five years in which your
firm was required to pay either back wages or penalties for your own firm's failure
to comply with the prevailing wage laws?
NOTE: This question refers only to your own firm's violation of prevailing wage
laws, not to violations of the prevailing wage laws by a subcontractor.
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❑ Yes ❑■ No
If "yes," attach a separate signed page or pages, describing the nature of each
violation, identifying the name of the project, the date of its completion, the public
agency for which it was constructed; the number of employees who were initially
underpaid and the amount of back wages and penalties that you were required to
pay. N/A
13. At any time during the last five years, has your firm been found to have violated
any provision of California apprenticeship laws or regulations, or the laws
pertaining to use of apprentices on public works?
❑ Yes • No
If "yes," provide the date(s) of such findings, and attach copies of the
Department's final decision(s).
N/A
III. REFERENCES
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Provide at least three (3) references for whom who have provided HVAC
maintenance, repair, and/or replacement services (additional references may be
provided):
(1) Contact Name: Davi Ibarra
Company/Organization: Southem California Edison
Address: 1515 Walnut Grove Ave
Rosemead. CA 91770
Phone Number:
E-mail:
626-302-0735
Davi.ibarra@sce com
(2) Contact Name: Craig Allen
Company/Organization: Southern Califomia Gas Co
Address: 555 W 5th St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone Number:
E-mail:
213-244-3335
CDAllen@semprautilities.com
(3) Contact Name: Donnie Evans
Company/Organization: AirCold Supply / Ferguson
Address: 2751 Durahart St
Riverside, CA 92507
Phone Number:
E-mail:
909-636-9623
Donald.evans@ferguson.com
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1. Can you provide a financial statement or other information and references
sufficiently comprehensive to permit an appraisal of your current financial
condition upon request of the Housing Authority?
El Yes ❑ No
Marking "no" may be grounds to reject the proposal. Financial statements will
remain confidential. Financial statements will only be requested of firms who are
in consideration for award of a contract.
2. Was your firm in bankruptcy at any time during the last five years?
❑ Yes • No
If "yes," please attach a copy of the bankruptcy petition, showing the case
number and the date on which the petition was filed, and a copy of the
Bankruptcy Court's discharge order, or of any other document that ended the
case, if no discharge order was issued; indicate if the bankruptcy has not yet
been discharged.
N/A
The undersigned hereby swears under penalty of perjury that this information provided
is true and correct.
By:
Signature
Date:
Name/Title: Mauricio Blanco / President & CEO
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PROPOSAL COST FORM
I. REPLACEMENT COSTS
Costs should be stated as the cost to replace one (1) unit in accordance with the
stated specifications. The cost shall be inclusive of all materials, equipment,
labor, overhead. profit. and other costs.
1
2
Laguna Palms - 48 homes/50 units 1 LS $ SEE ATTACHED
48 PTAC 14,000 BTU 230V Amp Heat PRICING SHEET
Pump Units
2 Wall Split AC for Maint and Laundry
Manufacturer:
Model No:
1 LS $
Neighbors - 24 homes/25 units 1 LS $
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Heat Pump SEE ATTACHED
Condenser and matching Air Handler PRICING SHEET
Alternate: 15+ SEER
Manufacturer:
Model No:
1 LS $
One Quad Place - 384 homes/393 units 1 LS $
SEE ATTACHED
PRICING SHEET
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Heat Pump
3-Ton AC Heat Pump System for
Maint/Laundry Room 3
Window AC for Laundry Room 2
3 5-Ton AC for Office/Laundry Room 1 &
1 LS $
1 LS $
1 LS $
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5
6
4/Headstart Room
Wall Split AC for Corp Office on Floor
Alternate: 15+ SEER
Manufacturer:
Model No:
1 LS $ SEE ATTACHED
1 LS $ PRICING SHEET
Palm Village — 36 homes/39 units 1 LS $ SEE ATACHED
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER AC Condenser and
matching Refrigerant coil PRICING SHEET
Wall Split AC for Maint Shop/Laundry
Alternate: 15+ SEER
Manufacturer:
Model No:
Taos Palms -16 homes/16 units
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Packaged
Gas/Electric unit or Packaged Heat
Pump Unit
Altemate 15+ SEER
Manufacturer:
Model No:
1 LS $
1 LS $
1 LS $ SEE ATTACHED
PRICING SHEET
1 LS $
Candlewood 30 homes/31 units 1 LS $ SEE ATTACHED
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER AC Condenser and PRICING SHEET
matching Refrigerant coil
Alternate: 15+ SEER
1 LS $
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Manufacturer:
Model No:
SEE ATTACHED
PRICING SHEET
Catalina Gardens 72 homes/77 units 1 LS $
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Heat Pump
Condenser and matching Air Handler
Alternate: 15+ SEER
Manufacturer:
Model No:
1 LS $
SEE ATTACHED
PRICING SHEET
La Rocca Villas 27 homes/28 units 1 LS $
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER AC Condenser and
matching Refrigerant coil
Alternate: 15+ SEER
410, 5-ton 15 SEER AC Condenser for
Laundry Room
Manufacturer:
Model No:
1 LS $
1 LS $
SEE ATTACHED
PRICING SHEET
Las Serenas 150 homes/152 units 1 LS $ SEE ATTACHED
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Heat Pump PRICING SHEET
Condenser and matching Air Handler
Alternate: 15+ SEER
9 410A, 5-ton 15 SEER Heat Pump
Condenser and matching Air Handler for
1 LS $
1 , LS $
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office/clubhouse/laundry room/maint
Manufacturer:
Model No:
SEE ATTACHED
PRICING SHEET
Pueblos 15 homes/16 units 1 LS $
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Packaged
Gas/Electric unit or Packaged Heat
Pump Unit 1 LS $
Wall AC 12,000 BTU for laundry room
Altemate 15+ SEER
Manufacturer:
Model No:
10
1 LS $
SEE ATTACHED
PRICING SHEET
Sagecrest Senior 14 homes/14 units 1 LS $
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Packaged
Gas/Electric unit or Packaged Heat
Pump Unit
Alternate: 15+ SEER
Manufacturer:
Model No:
11
1 LS $
SEE ATTACHED
PRICING SHEET
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Regular maintenance work shall be stated as a lump sum price for each property,
by season. Each season shall be three (3) consecutive months with "Spring"
consisting of March -April -May, unless otherwise stated. The proposal shall
clearly explain the scope of work Included in the price for regular maintenance
work and any work that is specifically excluded. All rates shall be inclusive of all
charges including but not limited to the charges for overhead, profit, labor,
equipment, tools, and all other costs.
1
2
3
Laguna Palms - 48 homes/50 units
48 PTAC 14,000 BTU 230V Amp Heat
Pump Units
2 Wall Split AC for Maint and Laundry
Spring Service 1 EA $
Summer Service 1 EA $
Fall Service 1 EA $
Winter Service 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency Call 1 EA $
After Normal Business Hours 1 EA $
Overtime Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Holiday Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Neighbors - 24 homes/25 units
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Heat Pump
Condenser and matching Air Handler
Spring Service
Summer Service
Fall Service
Winter Service
Labor Rate per Hour
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency CaII
After Normal Business Hours
Overtime Rate per Hour
Holiday Rate per Hour
One Quail Place - 384 homes/393 units
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Heat Pump
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
EA
EA
EA
EA
EA
EA
EA
EA
EA
See Attached Pricing
Sheet
See Attached Pricing
Sheet
See Attached Pricing
Sheet
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3-Ton AC Heat Pump System for
Maint/Laundry Room 3
Window AC for Laundry Room 2
5-Ton AC for Office/Laundry Room 1 &
4/Headstart Room
Wall Split AC for Corp Office on 151 Floor
Spring Service 1 EA
Summer Service 1 EA
Fall Service 1 EA
Winter Service 1 EA
Labor Rate per Hour 1 EA
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency Call 1 EA
After Normal Business Hours 1 EA
Overtime Rate per Hour 1 EA
Holiday Rate per Hour 1 EA
Palm village - 36 homes139 units
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER AC Condenser and
matching Refrigerant coil
Wall Split AC for Maint Shop/Laundry
Spring Service
Summer Service
Fall Service
Winter Service
Labor Rate per Hour
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency Cali
After Normal Business Hours
4 Overtime Rate per Hour
Holiday Rate per Hour
Taos Palms -16 homes/16 units
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Packaged
Gas/Electric unit or Packaged Heat
Pump Unit
5
Spring Service
Summer Service
Fall Service
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
See Attached Pricing
Sheet
See Attached Pricing
Sheet
See Attached Pricing
Sheet
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Winter Service 1 EA $ See Attached Pricing
Labor Rate per Hour 1 EA $ Sheet
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency Call 1 EA $
After Normal Business Hours 1 EA $
Overtime Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Holiday Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Candlewood 30 homes/31 units
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER AC Condenser and See Attached Pricing
matching Refrigerant coil Sheet
Spring Service 1 EA $
Summer Service 1 EA $
Fall Service 1 EA $
Winter Service 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency Call 1 EA $
After Normal Business Hours 1 EA $
6 Overtime Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Holiday Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Catalina Gardens 72 homes/77 units
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Heat Pump
Condenser and matching Air Handler
7
8
Spring Service 1 EA $
Summer Service 1 EA $
Fall Service 1 EA $
Winter Service 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency CaII 1 EA $
After Normal Business Hours 1 EA $
Overtime Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Holiday Rate per Hour 1 EA $
La Rocca Villas 27 homes/28 units
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER AC Condenser and
matching Refrigerant coil
410, 5-ton 15 SEER AC Condenser for
Laundry Room
Spring Service 1 EA $
Summer Service 1 EA $
Fall Service 1 ; EA $
See Attached Pricing
Sheet
See Attached Pricing
Sheet
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Winter Service 1 EA $ See Attached Pricing
Labor Rate per Hour 1 EA $ Sheet
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency CaII 1 EA $
After Normal Business Hours 1 EA $
Overtime Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Holiday Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Las Serenas 150 homes/152 units
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Heat Pump See Attached Pricing
Condenser and matching Air Handler Sheet
410A, 5-ton 15 SEER Heat Pump
Condenser and matching Air Handler for
office/clubhouse/laundry room/maint
Spring Service 1 EA $
Summer Service 1 EA $
Fall Service 1 EA $
Winter Service 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency Call 1 EA $
After Normal Business Hours 1 EA $
g Overtime Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Holiday Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Pueblos 15 homes/16 units
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Packaged
Gas/Electric unit or Packaged Heat
Pump Unit
Wall AC 12,000 BTU for laundry room
10
11
See Attached Pricing
Sheet
Spring Service 1 EA $
Summer Service 1 EA $
Fall Service 1 EA $
Winter Service 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency Call 1 EA $
After Normal Business Hours 1 EA $
Overtime Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Holiday Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Sagecrest Senior 14 homes/14 units See Attached Pricing
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Packaged Sheet
Gas/Electric unit or Packaged Heat
Pump Unit
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SSee Attached Pricing
Spring Service 1 EA $
Sheet
Summer Service 1 EA $
Fall Service 1 EA $
Winter Service 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency Call 1 EA $
After Normal Business Hours 1 EA $
Overtime Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Holiday Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Method of Calculating Parts and Cost Minus % See Page 10,
Materials Costs Section F -
List Minus % Explanation of Cost
Additional work may be done @ Labor Rate per hour plus materials cost
See Attached pricing Sheet
III. PROPOSED NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT
Service Company proposes a Not -To -Exceed Amount of: $ see attached sheet
Explain how you calculated the proposed amount:
See a:cached pricing sheet
***The Housing Authority will use the proposed amount and the explanation of the
Service Company's estimated amount to determine the Not -To -Exceed Amount in the
contract. The final amount in the contract may differ from the amount stated above.
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From: M Blanco <mjb@jhcontracting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 10:24 AM
To: Tapia, Veronica
Subject: Read: Palm Desert Housing Authority HVAC RFP
Attachments: ATT00001
Palm Desert Housing Authority
Request for Proposal:
HVAC Mechanical Systems
Maintenance Services
Proposal Closing Date:
Thursday June 25, 2015
at 2:00p.m. PST
The Palm Desert Housing Authority wishes to obtain professional services from a qualified
firm to provide HVAC mechanical systems maintenance, repair, replacement and related
services. It is the Housing Authority's intention to award this work to at least 1 firm to provide
both scheduled and "on- demand" or "on -call" services as the need arises.
The equipment to be maintained includes but is not limited to, air handlers, condensing
units, split systems, pumps, gas fired unit heaters, package units and forced air
systems. The equipment to be maintained is of various types of manufacturers, which is
noted in Exhibit B. The service would be under an annual contract, with an option for
the Housing Authority to renew for two (2) additional one-year terms.
Selection will be based on best value to the Housing Authority. Best value is later described in
Section IV: Evaluation Criteria.
Please review the document carefully to ensure you are familiar with the Housing Authority's
requirements.
I. SCOPE OF WORK
• The Palm Desert Housing Authority will accept proposals from interested and
qualified California licensed contractors for normal and on -call HVAC and
Mechanical maintenance services, including emergency work and
repairs/replacements. The qualified contractor shall possess a Class C-20
Contractor's License. The successful HVAC and/or Mechanical Contractor(s) shall
provide all materials, equipment and labor for HVAC and Mechanical services and
repairs as needed for the properties identified in this RFP.
• Preventive maintenance services shall be provided by the Service Company on all
equipment and associated devices related to the HVAC systems as outlined within
the specifications.
• The Service Company shall fumish all personnel, parts, materials, test equipment,
tools, and services in conformance with the terms and conditions as outlined below.
• As part of the proposal, the Service Company shall submit for evaluation a
comprehensive and detailed technical and business prospectus, descriptively
outlining the ability to adequately and satisfactorily perform the services as
requested in this specification. The requirements are set forth further in Section II
Proposal Instructions.
• It is the intention of this specification to establish and define those services that are
to be performed and, in addition, to determine the capability and experience of the
Service Company desiring to provide such services.
• Award of the contract shall be evaluated on a variety of factors in addition to cost,
such as technical competence, references, experience, financial ability, and other
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factors requisite to adequate and satisfactory performance of the services desired.
• All Service Companies desiring to provide services specified shall visit the job sites
during the specific Job Walk to become familiar with the facilities and equipment
prior to submitting a proposal. No proposal shall be accepted from any Service
Company unless it has been verified that there has been a visit and inspection prior
to submittal.
• The Service Company shall not be relieved from assuming all responsibility for
properly estimating the difficulties and the cost of performing the services required
within this specification, due to failure to investigate the conditions or become
acquainted with all the information conceming the services to be performed.
• Proposals shall specify if the Service Company is not proposing to perform, or not
capable of performing, any portion of the Scope of Work.
Service Company Qualifications:
The following requirements shall be considered as the minimum standards for a Service
Company to be considered as qualified to provide services under this RFP, and shall be
a prerequisite to any award:
• A period of five (5) years' experience in the performance of HVAC maintenance
as specified.
• The Service Company shall be registered with the Department of Industrial
Relations to perform public work. The contract will be subject to compliance
monitoring and enforcement.
• The Service Company shall maintain a field office and/or warehouse that is
within forty-five (45) miles of the facility to be serviced under this specification.
• A minimum of two (2) local service technicians employed by the Service
Company shall be residents in an area within a maximum of a thirty (30) mile
radius of the facility to be serviced.
• Services that are to be provided shall be performed by qualified and trained
service personnel that are directly employed by the Service Company.
Subcontracting portions of the system or services requested in this specification
shall not be allowed without prior written consent of the Housing Authority.
Minimum Service Requirements:
• Service Company must provide a minimum of two certified technicians. One is
required to have at least 10 years of refrigeration, and/or mechanical, and control
experience. This is to ensure that the Housing Authority always has access to at least
one of certified technician. Both technicians must have overall knowledge of all of the
equipment at each of the properties. Both technicians shall be qualified to work on
electrical systems.
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• Service Company must provide 24/7 on -call service availability for emergency calls or
other type of outages with a 30-minute retumed phone call response time.
• Unless otherwise approved by the Authority or its designee, the Contractor shall
perform construction operations and maintenance of equipment pursuant to the times
required by Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 9.24.070.
• Service Company shall maintain all equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendation unless specified by Housing Authority representative in writing.
• Service Company must obtain prior authorization for repairs or other work outside the
scope of preventive maintenance work. Authorizations will be in the form of a Work
Order issued by the Housing Authority.
• Service Company shall perform an annual review to verify energy savings, overall cost
reduction through repairs, replacement, and proactive preventative maintenance.
• In accordance with Labor Code section 1771, Service Company shall pay not less
than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages to all workers performing work
under the contract. Service Company will be required to maintain certified payroll
records in the form required by the Department of Industrial Relations and to submit
certified payrolls to the Department of Industrial Relations not less than monthly.
Service Company shall submit copies of certified payroll records to the Housing
Authority upon request. Failure to include the DIR Contractor Registration
Number shall result in the proposal being rejected as non -responsive.
• Service Company shall meet all other requirement of this RFP, including but not limited
to all requirements contained in the Exhibits attached hereto.
II. PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
As stated above, the Housing Authority intends to award the work to the top rated
provider. Actual work will be directed and coordinated on a job -by -job basis and
Service Company may be asked for a quote at the beginning of the job using the
pricing included in the proposal. Proposals should include the following:
1. A Cover Letter/ Executive Summary, including:
A brief statement as to the Service Company's understanding of the work to be
performed, the commitment to perform the work, and a statement as to why the
Service Company believes it to be the best qualified to perform the engagement.
Please also highlight any of the requirements in the Scope of Work you are not able
to accommodate.
2. Signature
The proposal must be signed by a person duly authorized to commit and bind the
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Service Company.
3. Questionnaire Form
Each Service Company shall include a completed questionnaire form with its
proposal. (See Exhibit A, attached.) Failure to complete the form in full may result in
rejection from the process. The Form shall include at least three (3) references. The
Form must be signed under penalty of perjury.
4. Explanation of Costs
Each proposal shall provide a detailed explanation of all proposed costs, including
the methods for determining any potential cost increases during the course of
performance of the work. The method of determining costs shall be clearly
explained, particularly if any costs are based on a method other than a stated unit
price. Regular maintenance work shall be stated as a lump sum price for each
property. The proposal shall clearly explain the scope of work included in the price
for regular maintenance work and any work that is specifically excluded. The costs
for replacement of units shall be stated as a single unit price for each replacement
unit, but increases in compensation may be authorized due to actual increases in
the cost of the units, provided that no as -equal replacement units are available at a
lower price. Any work that is to be performed on a time and material basis shall
include the amount of mark-up in the proposal, which shall be inclusive of all
overhead, profits, and other costs.
5. Regular Maintenance Plan
The Service Company shall submit a plan for providing regular maintenance
services, which may vary based on season. The Service Company shall submit
data with its proposal that indicate the use of a uniform and detailed method by
which preventive maintenance tasks are defined, scheduled, recorded, updated
and processed. The Service Company's preventive maintenance program shall be
computer generated, based on run time, manufacturer's recommendations, and a
historical data bank of similar equipment. Simple computer based, run time only, or
hand scheduled programs are not acceptable.
6. Plan for On -Call and Emergency Services
Each proposal shall include a description of the Service Company's ability to be
responsive to emergency and non -emergency on -call and on -demand work. The
proposal should detail the Service Company's ability to respond to emergency calls
within thirty (30) minutes.
7. Proposal Cost Form
Attached as Exhibit B to this RFP is a schedule of the properties for which HVAC
maintenance, repair, and replacement services are needed. A completed version of
this form shall be included with each proposal. For each property, the form should
indicate the proposed cost of performing regular maintenance (by season), the
proposed labor costs (inclusive of all overhead, profits and other costs) for
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maintenance and repair work and emergency work that is not included in the
regular maintenance work, and the cost to replace one air conditioning unit
(inclusive of all labor, profits, overhead, and other costs). The cost form may
reference other portions of the proposal. Submittal of a completed cost form does
not relieve the Service Company from submitting any other requirements of this
proposal. Service Companies may provide a more detailed cost proposal than is
provided in this form.
8. Potential Discounts or Cost Savings
Service Companies shall provide a detailed description of any methods of providing
discounts or cost savings that the Service Company may provide. Such methods
may include, but should not be limited to, an identification as to whether Service
Company has a contract with Southem Califomia Edison that could potentially
assist with the payment for replacement of units based on income qualifications of
the tenants. The Housing Authority may consider potential discounts or cost
savings in awarding the contract.
9. Licensing and Registration
Proof of a valid subcontractor license/certification relevant to the work, and/or A or
B General Contractor's license, and all other licenses necessary for project
completion are required. Each proposal must include proof that the Service
Company is registered with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public
work. The Service Company's DIR registration number must be included in the
proposal. This requirement may be satisfied if the information is provided on the
Questionnaire Form.
III. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Background Checks. The Housing Authority may require background checks of
any personnel with unrestricted access to the sites. Vendor should be prepared to
have employees background checked at their own expense, upon request by
Housing Authority. This would typically include 'Live Scan' fingerprinting and
subsequent checks of Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation
records. The cost of this type of background check differs depending on where the
check is initiated, but is typically less than $100 per person.
• The Service Company must demonstrate that it has the technical expertise,
facilities, capabilities and financial resources necessary to perform all work in a
satisfactory manner.
• Part of the selection process may include a credit check and financial evaluation of
the business/independent contractor. Credit and financial information will be kept
confidential.
IV. EVALUATION CRITERIA
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The Housing Authority reserves the right to cancel or modify this Request for Proposal
for any reason without any liability to any Service Company or to waive irregularities at
its discretion. This solicitation does not constitute a contract offer of employment, or
offer of purchase. The Housing Authority makes no representation that any contract will
be awarded to any respondent to this solicitation. The Housing Authority also reserves
the right to reject any and all proposals at its sole discretion.
The contract, if awarded, will be awarded to a Contractor whose proposal is considered
the best value to the Housing Authority. Best value will be determined based on price,
responsiveness, capability and responsibility. The following factors will be taken into
account to determine price, responsiveness, capability and responsibility:
1) Demonstrated ability of the vendor to provide the required maintenance
and repairs.
2) Contractors' understanding of the needs and objectives of the Housing
Authority.
3) The qualifications of the vendor and our perception of the ability of the
vendor to meet the terms of the RFP.
4) Reference and other pertinent checks.
5) Scope of plan for regular maintenance services.
6) Financial terms of proposal.
7) Fiscal soundness of firm.
8) Completeness and professionalism of submission.
9) Submissions which are deemed incomplete may be eliminated as not
being responsive.
The award of the contract will not be determined solely on price. Although price is a key
factor, the Housing Authority will consider awarding the contract to the Contractor that meets
the best interest of the Housing Authority as interpreted by the Housing Authority.
The Housing Authority reserves the right to modify the scope of required services based on
pricing of proposals, available budget, and priority of requested services. The final
determination will be incorporated in the final agreement for services (contract).
V. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Proposals are subject to the following terms and conditions:
• Not -to -Exceed Amount. The total amount paid for all labor, materials, tools,
equipment, supplies, services, incidental and customary work and
administrative costs, including printing and related costs, and all other work
performed under the contract shall not exceed the amount set forth in the
contract, without a written change order duly authorized by the Housing
Authority Board. The Not -To -Exceed Amount will be determined based on the
proposed costs, scope of work, and estimated repair and replacement needs
during the term of the contract.
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• Contract Term. The term of the agreement resulting from this solicitation will be
for the period of one (1) year with the option for two (2) - one year extensions at the
discretion of the Housing Authority Board. The Contract will be in substantially the
same form as the contract attached as Exhibit C. The final contract will incorporate
the appropriate terms and conditions from this solicitation, including the proposed
costs and scope of work.
• Work Orders. Actual work and work schedule will be initiated by' Work Order" as a
need is identified. Completed work shall be invoiced monthly and paid within 30 days
of the Housing Authorities receipt of an undisputed invoice. Compensation will be
based upon a schedule of charges contained in the contract unless otherwise
agreed to in writing by the Housing Authority.
• Insurance. Service Company shall not commence work until it has provided
evidence satisfactory to the Palm Desert Housing Authority that it has secured
all insurance required under this RFP. In addition, Contractor shall not allow
any subcontractor(s) to commence work on any subcontract until it has
provided evidence satisfactory to the Housing Authority that the
subcontractor(s) has secured all insurance required under this RFP. The
insurance requirements are provided in detail at Exhibit D.
• Performance and Payment Bonds. Service Company shall not commence
work until it has submitted performance and payment bonds to the City in the
forms provided in Exhibits E and F, respectively. Each bond shall be in the
amount of $25,000 or the Not -To -Exceed Amount of the contract, whichever is
higher.
• Submittal Instructions & Contact Information. Before submitting a proposal,
each Service Company shall fully inform itself as to all conditions and
limitations and shall include in the proposal a sum to cover the cost of all items.
All questions and or concerns shall be submitted by email to the contact listed
below. TWO proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked
"Sealed Proprosal for PDHA HVAC/Mechanical Maintenance Services" to:
Palm Desert Housing Authority
Office of the City Clerk
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, Ca 92260
Proposals will not be publicly opened and read. Proposals will be privately reviewed
and evaluated by a Housing Authority evaluation team.
• Proposal Due Date. In order to be considered, proposals must be received at
the above address no later than Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 2:00 pm PDT. A
proposal may be withdrawn by written request received from the Housing
Authority prior to the time set for the closing date.
• Proposal Validity. Proposals must be valid for a period of not Tess than ninety
days (90) after the solicitation closing date.
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EXHIBIT A
QUESTIONNAIRE FORM
I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION.
1. Company Name
2. Address
3. Telephone No.
4. Type of Firm (Individual, Partnership or Corporation)
5. Corporation organized under the laws of the State of
6. Contractor's License No.
Exp. Date
7. Department of Industrial Relations Contractor Registration number:
8. List the names and addresses of all owners of the firm or names and titles of all
officers of the corporation:
9. Number of years' experience as a Contractor in HVAC work
10. List at least three similar projects completed recently:
Contract Amount Class of Work Date Completed Name, Address &
Telephone No. of Owner
1.
2.
3.
11. List the name of the person who inspected the site of the proposed work for your
firm:
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II. QUALIFICATIONS
1. Are you currently an approved vendor for Rebate Program authorized by SCE or
PUC?
❑ Yes ❑ No
Identify the program(s):
2. Has any CSLB license held by your firm or its Responsible Managing Employee
(RME) or Responsible Managing Officer (RMO) been suspended or revoked
within the last five years?
❑ Yes ❑ No
If "yes," please explain on a separate signed sheet.
3. Has a surety firm completed a contract on your behalf, or paid for completion
because your firm was default terminated by the project owner within the last five
(5) years?
❑ Yes ❑ No
If "yes," please explain on a separate signed sheet.
4. At any time during the last five years, has your firm, or any of its owners or officers
been convicted of a crime involving a government contract?
❑ Yes ❑ No
If "yes," explain on a separate signed page, including the nature of the crime.
5. At any time in the last five years has your firm been assessed and paid liquidated
damages under a construction contract?
❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes, explain on a separate signed page, identifying all such projects by owner,
owner's address, the date of completion of the project, amount of liquidated
damages assessed and all other information necessary to fully explain the
assessment of liquidated damages.
6. In the last five years has your firm, or any firm with which any of your company's
owners, officers or partners was associated, been debarred, disqualified, removed
or otherwise prevented from bidding on, or completing, any government agency or
public works project for any reason?
❑ Yes ❑ No
If "yes," explain on a separate signed page. State whether the firm involved was
the firm applying for pre -qualification here or another firm. Identify by name of the
company, the name of the person within your firm who was associated with that
company, the year of the event, the owner of the project, the project and the basis
for the action.
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7. In the last five years has your firm been denied an award of a public works contract
based on a finding by a public agency that your company was not a responsible
bidder?
❑ Yes ❑ No
If "yes," explain on a separate signed page. Identify the year of the event, the
owner, the project and the basis for the finding by the public agency.
8. In the past five years has any claim aaainst your firm concerning your firm's work
on a construction project been filed in court or arbitration?
❑ Yes ❑ No
If "yes," on separate signed sheets of paper identify the claim(s) by providing the
project name, date of the claim, name of the claimant, a brief description of the
nature of the claim, the court in which the case was filed and a brief description
of the status of the claim (pending or, if resolved, a brief description of the
resolution).
9. In the past five years has your firm made any claim against a project owner
concerning work on a project or payment for a contract and filed that claim in
court or arbitration?
❑ Yes ❑ No
If "yes," on separate signed sheets of paper identify the claim by providing the
project name, date of the claim, name of the entity (or entities) against whom the
claim was filed, a brief description of the nature of the claim, the court in which
the case was filed and a brief description of the status of the claim (pending, or if
resolved, a brief description of the resolution).
10. Has your firm or any of its owners, officers or partners ever been convicted of a
crime involving any federal, state, or local law related to a government contract?
❑ Yes ❑ No
If "yes," explain on a separate signed page, including identifying who was involved,
the name of the public agency, the date of the conviction and the grounds for the
conviction.
11. Has the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited and
assessed penalties against your firm in the past five years?
NOTE: If you have filed an appeal of a citation and the Appeals Board has
not yet ruled on your appeal, or if there is a court appeal pending, you need
not include information about the citation.
❑ Yes ❑ No
If "yes," attach a separate signed page describing each citation.
12. Has there been more than one occasion during the last five years in which your
firm was required to pay either back wages or penalties for your own firm's failure
to comply with the prevailing wage laws?
NOTE: This question refers only to your own firm's violation of prevailing wage
laws, not to violations of the prevailing wage laws by a subcontractor.
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❑ Yes ❑ No
If "yes," attach a separate signed page or pages, describing the nature of each
violation, identifying the name of the project, the date of its completion, the public
agency for which it was constructed; the number of employees who were initially
underpaid and the amount of back wages and penalties that you were required to
pay.
13. At any time during the last five years, has your firm been found to have violated
any provision of California apprenticeship laws or regulations, or the laws
pertaining to use of apprentices on public works?
❑ Yes ❑ No
If "yes," provide the date(s) of such findings, and attach copies of the
Department's final decision(s).
III. REFERENCES
Provide at least three (3) references for whom who have provided HVAC
maintenance, repair, and/or replacement services (additional references may be
provided):
(1) Contact Name:
Company/Organization:
Address:
Phone Number:
E-mail:
(2) Contact Name:
Company/Organization:
Address:
Phone Number:
E-mail:
(3) Contact Name:
Company/Organization:
Address:
Phone Number:
E-mail:
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IV. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1. Can you provide a financial statement or other information and references
sufficiently comprehensive to permit an appraisal of your current financial
condition upon request of the Housing Authority?
❑ Yes ❑ No
Marking "no" may be grounds to reject the proposal. Financial statements will
remain confidential. Financial statements will only be requested of firms who are
in consideration for award of a contract.
2. Was your firm in bankruptcy at any time during the last five years?
❑ Yes ❑ No
If "yes," please attach a copy of the bankruptcy petition, showing the case
number and the date on which the petition was filed, and a copy of the
Bankruptcy Court's discharge order, or of any other document that ended the
case, if no discharge order was issued; indicate if the bankruptcy has not yet
been discharged.
The undersigned hereby swears under penalty of perjury that this information provided
is true and correct.
By: Date:
Signature
Name/Title:
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EXHIBIT B
PROPOSAL COST FORM
I. REPLACEMENT COSTS
Costs should be stated as the cost to replace one (1) unit in accordance with the
stated specifications. The cost shall be inclusive of all materials. equipment.
labor, overhead, profit, and other costs.
1
Laguna Palms — 48 homes/50 units 1 LS $
48 PTAC 14,000 BTU 230V Amp Heat
Pump Units
2 Wall Split AC for Maint and Laundry
Manufacturer:
Model No:
1 LS $
Neighbors — 24 homes/25 units 1 LS $
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Heat Pump
Condenser and matching Air Handler
Alternate: 15+ SEER
Manufacturer:
Model No:
1 LS $
One Quail Place — 384 homes/393 units 1 LS $
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Heat Pump
3-Ton AC Heat Pump System for
Maint/Laundry Room 3
Window AC for Laundry Room 2
3 5-Ton AC for Office/Laundry Room 1 &
1 LS $
1 LS $
1 LS $
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5
4/Headstart Room 1 LS $
Wall Split AC for Corp Office on 1st Floor 1 LS $
Alternate: 15+ SEER
Manufacturer:
Model No:
Palm Village — 36 homes/39 units 1 LS $
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER AC Condenser and
matching Refrigerant coil
Wall Split AC for Maint Shop/Laundry
Alternate: 15+ SEER
Manufacturer:
Model No:
1 LS $
1 LS $
Taos Palms —16 homes/16 units 1 LS $
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Packaged
Gas/Electric unit or Packaged Heat
Pump Unit 1 LS $
Alternate 15+ SEER
Manufacturer:
Model No:
Candlewood 30 homes/31 units 1 LS $
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER AC Condenser and
matching Refrigerant coil
6 1 LS $
Alternate: 15+ SEER
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9
Manufacturer:
Model No:
Catalina Gardens 72 homes/77 units 1 LS $
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Heat Pump
Condenser and matching Air Handler
Alternate: 15+ SEER
Manufacturer:
Model No:
1 LS $
La Rocca Villas 27 homes/28 units 1 LS $
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER AC Condenser and
matching Refrigerant coil
Alternate: 15+ SEER
410, 5-ton 15 SEER AC Condenser for
Laundry Room
Manufacturer:
Model No:
1 LS $
1 LS $
Las Serenas 150 homes/152 units 1 LS $
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Heat Pump
Condenser and matching Air Handler
Alternate: 15+ SEER
410A, 5-ton 15 SEER Heat Pump
Condenser and matching Air Handler for
1 LS $
1 LS $
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office/clubhouse/laundry room/maint
Manufacturer:
Model No:
Pueblos 15 homes/16 units 1 LS $
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Packaged
Gas/Electric unit or Packaged Heat
Pump Unit 1 LS $
Wall AC 12,000 BTU for laundry room
1 LS $
Alternate 15+ SEER
Manufacturer:
Model No:
10
Sagecrest Senior 14 homes/14 units 1 LS $
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Packaged
Gas/Electric unit or Packaged Heat
Pump Unit
Alternate: 15+ SEER 1 LS $
Manufacturer:
Model No:
11
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II. MAINTENANCE COSTS
Regular maintenance work shall be stated as a lump sum price for each property,
by season. Each season shall be three (3) consecutive months with "Spring"
consisting of March -April -May, unless otherwise stated. The proposal shall
clearly explain the scope of work included in the price for regular maintenance
work and any work that is specifically excluded. All rates shall be inclusive of all
charges including but not limited to the charges for overhead, profit, labor,
equipment, tools, and all other costs.
1
3
Laguna Palms — 48 homes/50 units
48 PTAC 14,000 BTU 230V Amp Heat
Pump Units
2 Wall Split AC for Maint and Laundry
Spring Service 1 EA $
Summer Service 1 EA $
Fall Service 1 EA $
Winter Service 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency Call 1 EA $
After Normal Business Hours 1 EA $
Overtime Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Holiday Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Neighbors — 24 homes/25 units
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Heat Pump
Condenser and matching Air Handler
Spring Service
Summer Service
Fall Service
Winter Service
Labor Rate per Hour
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency Call
After Normal Business Hours
Overtime Rate per Hour
Holiday Rate per Hour
One Quail Place — 384 homes/393 units
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Heat Pump
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
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3-Ton AC Heat Pump System for
Maint/Laundry Room 3
Window AC for Laundry Room 2
5-Ton AC for Office/Laundry Room 1 &
4/Headstart Room
Wall Split AC for Corp Office on 15t Floor
Spring Service 1 EA
Summer Service 1 EA
Fall Service 1 EA
Winter Service 1 EA
Labor Rate per Hour 1 EA
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency CaII 1 EA
After Normal Business Hours 1 EA
Overtime Rate per Hour 1 EA
Holiday Rate per Hour 1 EA
Palm Village - 36 homes/39 units
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER AC Condenser and
matching Refrigerant coil
Wall Split AC for Maint Shop/Laundry
Spring Service
Summer Service
Fall Service
Winter Service
Labor Rate per Hour
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency CaII
After Normal Business Hours
4 Overtime Rate per Hour
Holiday Rate per Hour
Taos Palms -16 homes/16 units
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Packaged
Gas/Electric unit or Packaged Heat
Pump Unit
5
Spring Service
Summer Service
Fall Service
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
1 EA $
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Winter Service 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency Call 1 EA $
After Normal Business Hours 1 EA $
Overtime Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Holiday Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Candlewood 30 homes/31 units
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER AC Condenser and
matching Refrigerant coil
Spring Service 1 EA $
Summer Service 1 EA $
Fall Service 1 EA $
Winter Service 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency Call 1 EA $
After Normal Business Hours 1 EA $
6 Overtime Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Holiday Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Catalina Gardens 72 homes/77 units
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Heat Pump
Condenser and matching Air Handler
Spring Service 1 EA $
Summer Service 1 EA $
Fall Service 1 EA $
Winter Service 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency Call 1 EA $
After Normal Business Hours 1 EA $
Overtime Rate per Hour 1 EA $
7
Holiday Rate per Hour 1 EA $
La Rocca Villas 27 homes/28 units
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER AC Condenser and
matching Refrigerant coil
410, 5-ton 15 SEER AC Condenser for
Laundry Room
Spring Service 1 EA $
8 Summer Service 1 EA $
Fall Service 1 EA $
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10
11
Winter Service 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency Call 1 EA $
After Normal Business Hours 1 EA $
Overtime Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Holiday Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Las Serenas 150 homes/152 units
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Heat Pump
Condenser and matching Air Handler
410A, 5-ton 15 SEER Heat Pump
Condenser and matching Air Handler for
office/clubhouse/laundry room/maint
Spring Service 1 EA $
Summer Service 1 EA $
Fall Service 1 EA $
Winter Service 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency Call 1 EA $
After Normal Business Hours 1 EA $
Overtime Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Holiday Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Pueblos 15 homes/16 units
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Packaged
Gas/Electric unit or Packaged Heat
Pump Unit
Wall AC 12,000 BTU for laundry room
Spring Service 1 EA $
Summer Service 1 EA $
Fall Service 1 EA $
Winter Service 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency Call 1 EA $
After Normal Business Hours 1 EA $
Overtime Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Holiday Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Sagecrest Senior 14 homes/14 units
410A, 2-ton 13 SEER Packaged
Gas/Electric unit or Packaged Heat
Pump Unit
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Spring Service 1 EA $
Summer Service 1 EA $
Fall Service 1 EA $
Winter Service 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Labor Rate per Hour on Emergency Call 1 EA $
After Normal Business Hours 1 EA $
Overtime Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Holiday Rate per Hour 1 EA $
Method of Calculating Parts and Cost Minus
Materials Costs
- List Minus
OA
OA
Additional work may be done @ Labor Rate per hour plus materials cost
III. PROPOSED NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT
Service Company proposes a Not -To -Exceed Amount of: $
Explain how you calculated the proposed amount:
***The Housing Authority will use the proposed amount and the explanation of the
Service Company's estimated amount to determine the Not -To -Exceed Amount in the
contract. The final amount in the contract may differ from the amount stated above.
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EXHIBIT C
CONTRACT
This Contract is made and entered into this day of . 20_, by and
between the Palm Desert Housing Authority ("Authority") and
("Contractor") for the HVAC Mechanical Systems Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement
Services Project ("Project"). Authority and Contractor are referred to herein as the "Parties".
For the consideration described herein, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Contract Documents. The complete Contract includes and incorporates all of the
following Contract Documents, whether or not attached hereto: the Contract, the Request for
Proposal, the General Conditions, Special Conditions, if any, the Scope of Work, Certificates,
and Plans and Specifications, if any, the most recent Greenbook Specifications and all official
papers and documents relating to the work to be performed hereunder, and all modifications
incorporated in these documents before their execution. Any and all obligations of Authority
and Contractor are fully set forth and described herein. If there are any inconsistencies
between the Agreement and any document referenced in the Agreement or other Contract
Documents, the precedence of documents shall be as follows: (1) This Agreement, (2)
Approved and fully executed change orders, (3) the Request for Proposals, (4) Any Plans and
Specifications, including Technical Specifications, (5) Any Specific Conditions, (6) Any General
Conditions, (7) Greenbook Specifications,
2. ScoDe of Work. The Project involves performing all work and furnishing all labor,
materials, and equipment, as provided by the Contract Documents, upon a Job Order from the
Authority as set forth in the Schedule of Charges.. Contractor shall not perform any Work on the
Project unless a Job Order is issued by the Authority. Contractor may perform Work not
identified in Exhibit "B" to the extent a Job Order describing the Work to be performed and the
compensation therefore is duly executed by both Parties.
3. Payment. The Authority agrees to pay and Contractor agrees to accept the amount of
unit price set forth in the Schedule of Charges for each Job performed in full payment for the
specific Job performed. Payment shall be made as set forth in the General Conditions. In no
event shall the total payment hereunder exceed $ and under no circumstances is
Authority obligated to make any payment to Contractor unless a Job Order is provided to
Contractor from Authority with instructions to proceed.
4. Contract Time. The term of this Contract shall be one (1) year from the date it was
entered. Authority shall issue a Job Order to Contractor directing work to be performed.
Contractor shall begin all Work, and shall complete all Work, within the time specified in the Job
Order. Except in cases of emergency, Contractor shall have at least [2] calendar days to begin
Work specified in a Job Order. If Contractor fails to begin and complete Work within a timely
manner, the Housing Authority may hire a third party to complete the Work and charge the
difference in cost to the Contractor. This remedy shall be cumulative to all other remedies
available to the Housing Authority.
5. Emergency Work. The Contractor shall provide 24/7 on -call service availability for
emergency calls or other type of outages with a 30-minute returned phone call response time. A
minimum of two (2) local service technicians employed by the Contractor shall be residents in
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an area within a maximum of a thirty (30) mile radius of the City of Palm Desert, and the
Contractor shall maintain a field office and/or warehouse that is within thirty (30) miles of the
City of Palm Desert.
6. Performance of Services. Services shall be performed by qualified and trained service
personnel. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of two certified technicians. One is required
to have at least 10 years of refrigeration, and/or mechanical, and control experience. Both
technicians must have overall knowledge of all of the equipment at each of the properties. Both
technicians shall be qualified to work on electrical systems. Unless otherwise approved by the
Authority or its designee, the Contractor shall perform construction operations and maintenance
of equipment pursuant to the times required by Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 9.24.070.
All services shall be performed by Contractor and its employees unless the Housing Authority
consents in writing to the subcontracting of any Work.
7. Manufacturer's Specifications. Contractor shall maintain, repair, and install all equipment
in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation unless specified by the Housing
Authority in writing.
8. Maintenance Plan. Contractor shall implement a preventive maintenance program that
shall be computer generated, based on run time, manufacturer's recommendations, and a
historical data bank of similar equipment.
9. Annual Review. Prior to the end of the Contract Term, or any extended annual Contract
Term, Contractor shall perform an annual review to verify energy savings, overall cost reduction
through repairs, replacement, and proactive preventative maintenance.
10. Provisions Required By Law. Each and every provision of law required to be included in
these Contract Documents shall be deemed to be included in these Contract Documents. The
Contractor shall comply with all requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules
and regulations, including, but not limited to, the provisions of the California Labor Code and
California Public Contract Code which are applicable to this Project.
11. Indemnification. Contractor shall provide indemnification as set forth in the General
Conditions.
12. Prevailing wages. This Contract is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement
by the Department of Industrial Relations. Contractor shall be required to pay the prevailing rate
of wages in accordance with the Labor Code which such rates shall be made available at City of
Palm Desert, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 or may be obtained online at
http//www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr. and which must be posted at the job site. Contractor shall duly
maintain certify payroll records and shall file such records with the Department of Industrial
Relations in the manner required by the Department of Industrial Relations at least once a
month. At all times while performing work hereunder, Contractor and all subcontractors shall be
registered with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work.
13. Insurance and Bonds. Contractor shall submit all required insurance certificates and
bonds within ten (10) days of execution of the contract and prior to performing any Work.
Insurance Certificates shall comply with the requirements of Exhibit D to the Request for
Proposal. Contractor shall submit Payment and Performance Bonds in substantially the same
form as Exhibits E and F to the Request for Proposal for the full Not -To -Exceed Amount of the
contract. The Housing Authority may require an increase in the bonding amount upon a change
to the Not -To -Exceed Amount.
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14. Schedule of Charges. Contractor shall be entitled to compensation in accordance with
the following Schedule of Charges. Any Work that is not reflected in the Schedule of Charges
shall be performed at a charge agreed in writing by both parties prior to performance of the
work.
[SCHEDULE OF CHARGES TO BE INSERTED PRIOR TO EXECUTION]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF: The Contract is executed by the Authority's authorized
representative.
AUTHORITY CONTRACTOR
By: By:
Executive Director Owner
Print Name Print Name
Date: Date:
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EXHIBIT D
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Without limiting Contractor's indemnification of Housing Authority, and prior to
commencement of Work, 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 the
Housing Authority.
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 Tess than $1,000,000 per occurrence,
$2,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property
damage, including without limitation, blanket contractual liability. Defense
costs shall be paid in addition to the limits. The policy shall contain no
endorsements or provisions limiting coverage for (1) contractual liability; (2)
cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another; or
(3) contain any other exclusion contrary to the Agreement.
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.
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 Housing
Authority, along with the certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation
endorsement in favor of the Palm Desert Housing Authority, the City of Palm
Desert, and their officers, agents, employees and volunteers.
Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance: Contractor may opt to utilize
umbrella or excess liability insurance in meeting insurance requirements. In
such circumstances, Contractor shall obtain and maintain an umbrella or
excess liability insurance policy with limits of not less than 4,000,000 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 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;
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• Pay on behalf of wording as opposed to reimbursement;
• Concurrency of effective dates with primary policies; and
• Policies shall "follow form" to the underlying primary policies.
• Insureds under primary policies shall also be insureds under the umbrella
or excess policies
OTHER PROVISIONS OR REQUIREMENTS
Insurance for Subcontractors: All subcontractors shall be included as
additional insureds under the Contractor's policies, or the Contractor shall be
responsible for causing subcontractors to purchase the appropriate insurance
in compliance with the terms of these Insurance Requirements, including
adding the Palm Desert Housing Authority and City of Palm Desert. as
additional insureds to the subcontractors' policies. Contractor shall provide to
Housing Authority satisfactory evidence as required under Insurance Section
of this Agreement.
Proof of Insurance: Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance to
Housing Authority as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein,
along with a waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers' compensation.
Insurance certificates and endorsement must be approved by Housing
Authority's Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance. The
certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a
person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. Current
certification of insurance shall be kept on file with Housing Authority at all
times during the term of this contract. Housing Authority reserves the right to
require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any
time.
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.
Housing Authority'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, Housing Authority has the right,
but not the duty, to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium
paid by Housing Authority will be promptly reimbursed by Contractor, or
Housing Authority will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from
Contractor payments. In the alternative, Housing Authority may cancel this
Agreement.
Acceptable Insurers: All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance
company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact
business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned
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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 Housing Authority's Risk Manager.
Waiver of Subrogation: All insurance coverage maintained or procured
pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against the
Palm Desert Housing Authority, the City of Palm Desert, and their 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
Toss. Contractor hereby waives its own right of recovery against the Palm
Desert Housing Authority and the City of Palm Desert. and shall require similar
written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subcontractors.
Enforcement of Contract Provisions (non estoppel): Contractor
acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the
Housing Authority to inform Contractor of noncompliance with any requirement
imposes no additional obligations on the Housing Authority nor does it waive
any rights hereunder.
Primary and Non -Contributing Insurance: All insurance coverages shall be
primary and any other insurance, deductible, or self-insurance maintained by
the indemnified parties shall not contribute with this primary insurance.
Policies shall contain or be endorsed to contain such provisions.
Specifications 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.
Notice of Cancellation: Contractor agrees to oblige its insurance agent or
broker and insurers to provide to Housing Authority 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.
Additional Insured Status: General liability, Automobile Liability, and if
applicable, Pollution Liability, policies shall provide, or be endorsed to provide,
that the Palm Desert Housing Authority, the City of Palm Desert., and their
officers, officials, employees, and agents shall be additional insureds with
regard to liability and defense of suits or claims arising out of the performance
of the Agreement, under such policies. This provision shall also apply to any
excess liability policies.
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Housing Authority's Right to Revise Specifications: The Housing Authority
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
substantial additional cost to the Contractor, the Housing Authority and
Contractor may renegotiate Contractor's compensation.
Self -Insured Retentions: Any self -insured retentions must be declared to and
approved by Housing Authority. Housing Authority 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 Housing Authority.
Timely Notice of Claims: Contractor shall give Housing Authority 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.
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, 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.
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.
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EXHIBIT E
PERFORMANCE BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That whereas the Palm Desert Housing
Authority has awarded to
hereinafter designated as the "Principal", a contract for:
HVAC MECHANICAL SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE SERVICE
CONTRACT NO. HA
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 Palm Desert Housing Authority hereinafter called the Authority, in
the penal sum of
Dollars ($ ), 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 Authority, 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 the 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 the Authority 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.
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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 PRINCIPAL
BY: BY:
(Signature must be notarized) (Signature must be notarized)
INSURANCE COMPANY and/or AGENT
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
SURETY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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
)
)
)
before me,
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
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PRINCIPAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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
before me,
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
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EXHIBIT F
PAYMENT BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
THAT WHEREAS, the Palm Desert Housing Authority (sometimes referred to
hereinafter as "Obligee") has awarded to (hereinafter designated as the
"CONTRACTOR"), an agreement dated described as follows: PDHA HVAC
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE SERVICE, CONTRACT NO. HA ,
(hereinafter referred to as the "Contract"); and
WHEREAS, said CONTRACTOR is required to furnish a bond in connection with said
Contract, and pursuant to Section 9100 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 Palm Desert Housing Authority and to any and all
persons, companies or corporations entitled to file stop payment notices under Section
9100 of the California Civil Code, in the sum of Dollars ($ ), said sum being
not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount payable by the said
Obligee under the terms of the 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 9100 et seq. 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 the 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
payment notices under Section 9100 of the Civil Code, so as to give a right of action to
them or their assigns in any suit brought upon this bond.
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The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension
of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the 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 the Obligee and the CONTRACTOR hereunder shall
abridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied.
CONTRACTOR and Surety agree that if the 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 , 20
PRINCIPAL/CONTRACTOR: SURETY:
(Typed Name of CONTRACTOR) (Typed Name of Surety)
By:
(Signature)
(Typed Name and Title)
(Signature must be notarized)
The rate of premium on this bond is $
By:
(Signature of Attorney -in -Fact)
(Typed Name of Attorney -in -Fact)
(Signature must be notarized)
The total amount of premium charged: $
(the above must be filled in by corporate surety).
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).
THIS IS A REQUIRED FORM.
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)
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SURETY 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
)
)
before me,
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
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EXHIBIT G
GENERAL CONDITIONS
WAGE RATES AND LABOR CODE REQUIREMENTS
Wage Rates
The Contractor and all Subcontractors shall be required to adhere to the general
prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined and published by the State Director of
the Department of Industrial Relations, pursuant to Section 1770, 1773 and 1773.2 of
the California Labor Code. Copies of these rates and the latest revisions thereto are on
file in the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Directors and are available for review
upon request.
Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1774, 1775, 1776, 1777.5 and 1777.6
of the State Labor Code. Sections 1774 and 1775 require the Contractor and all
Subcontractors to pay not Tess than the prevailing wage rates to all workmen employed
in the execution of the contract and specify forfeitures and penalties for failure to do so.
The minimum wages to be paid are those determined by the State Director of the
Department of Industrial Relations. Section 1776 requires the Contractor and all
Subcontractors to keep accurate payroll records, specifies the contents thereof, their
inspection and duplication procedures and certain notices required of the Contractor
pertaining to their location.
Apprentices
If the project requires the employment of workers in any apprentice craft or trade,
(Section 1777.5) once awarded the Contractor or Subcontractor employing the
tradesmen shall apply to the Joint Apprenticeship Committee nearest the site of the
public works project, which administers the apprenticeship program in that trade for a
certificate of approval. The certificate will also fix the ratio of apprentices to journeymen
to be used in the performance of the contract.
The Contractor is required to make contributions to funds established for the
administration of apprenticeship programs if he employs registered apprentices or
journeymen in any apprenticeable trade and if other Contractors on the public works
site are making such contributions.
Information relative to apprenticeship standards, contributions, wage schedules and
other requirements may be obtained from the State Director of Industrial Relations or
from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards.
SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES
At the request and expense of the Contractor, the Authority will pay the amounts so
retained upon compliance with the requirements of the Public Contract Code Section
22300 and the provisions of the contract documents pertaining to the Substitution of
Securities.
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At the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount
withheld shall be deposited with the Authority or with a State or Federally chartered
bank as the escrow agent who shall pay such monies to the Contractor upon notification
by Authority of Contractor's satisfactory completion of the contract.
The type of securities deposited and the method of release shall be approved by
the Authority's General Counsel.
AUTHORITY DESIGNEE
The Authority designee shall determine the amount, quality, acceptability and fitness of
all parts of the work, and interpret the Contract Documents. The Authority Designee
shall make visits to the site and determine if the work is proceeding in accordance with
the Contract Documents. No act or omission of the Authority Designee relieves
Contractor of the duty to proceed with the work in strict conformity with the Contract
Documents.
Upon request, Authority Designee shall reduce to writing any oral order, objection,
requirement or determination. Wherever Authority's Designee approval is required it
shall be in writing only. All communications to Authority by Contractor shall be via the
Authority Designee. No work shall be performed on site other than during normal
working hours without the knowledge and consent of Authority Designee. The
Contractor, and not the Authority Designee, will be responsible for the construction
means, controls, techniques, sequences, procedures, and construction safety.
EXISTING FACILITIES AND CONTRACTOR PROCEDURE
Elsewhere in the Contract Documents reference may be made graphically, descriptively
or both - to the existence or possible existence of other improvements affecting the site
and the prosecution of the work such as surface and subsurface utilities, drainage
ditches and courses, buildings, fencing, retaining walls, roadways, curbs, trees, shrubs,
and similar matters. Such matters are included to be used by Contractor to the extent it
deems appropriate. However it is expressly understood and agreed:
1. Showing or describing such items does not mean that it is an exhaustive and
complete presentation and that as to matters shown or described that they
necessarily exist and no responsibility is assumed by Authority as to their exact
location. The Contractor shall be responsible for locating and protecting all
utilities during the course of the work. Damage caused by Contractor's
operations to facilities that are shown or otherwise indicated to Contractor by
Authority Designee or Utility Company, shall be repaired or replaced by and at
the expense of Contractor.
2. All graphic presentations are schematic only unless the contrary is clearly set out
elsewhere as to a particular matter.
3. Whenever, in the plans, survey markers are shown, boundaries of the site are
shown, or contour lines are shown, Contractor may assume that such matters
are shown in accordance with acceptable standards.
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All improvements of the nature above described - whether elsewhere shown or
described or not - shall, unless the contrary is elsewhere specifically directed,
remain in place, undisturbed and suitably protected during the course of the
work.
Whenever, during the course of the work, a subsurface improvement is
discovered which Contractor believes is unknown to Authority, it shall
immediately so inform Authority Designee. Except as elsewhere provided,
whenever in the course of the work it becomes apparent that the work cannot
proceed without the destruction or relocation of any improvement whether shown
or described or not - Contractor shall immediately cease work affecting such
improvements and notify Authority Designee as to such circumstance and await
instruction as to how to proceed. Authority Designee may provide for such
relocation work to be performed by other forces, or direct that it may be
performed by Contractor as a change in the work.
4. Prior to the start of any excavation the Contractor shall coordinate his work with
all utility companies having services in the area and shall request that they mark
all their locations on the ground. The Contractor shall be required to cooperate
fully with all utility forces or forces of other public agencies engaged in relocation,
lowering, or otherwise rearranging any facilities interfacing with the progress of
work or installing any facilities thereon.
The Contractor will also be required to cooperate fully with any City, County or
State forces working on or near the project, or requiring access to the work in the
performance of their duties.
5. Where underground main distribution conduits such as water, gas, sewer,
electric, telephone or cable television are shown on the Plans, the Contractor, for
the purpose of preparing a proposal, shall assume that every adjacent property
will be served by a service connection for each type of utility.
6. Electric Power, Communications, and Gas: Authority Designee will make
arrangements, in advance of construction, for all required modifications to
electric power, communications and natural gas facilities to be performed by the
Owner or operators of such facilities. To this end, Contractor shall indicate in its
construction schedule the latest dates for completion of such modifications for
the locations where they will be encountered during the course of the work.
7. Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage: Contractor shall make all modifications
to existing water supply, sewerage and drainage facilities as required to permit
performance of the construction work. Temporary facilities and diversions will be
permitted to the extent that they assure continuity in the service, and quality of
service provided by the existing facilities.
The hydraulic capacity of drainage facilities, which serve the project area during
construction, shall be equal to or greater than the hydraulic capacity that existed
prior to construction.
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8. Walls, Fences, Gates and Enclosures: Contractor shall remove, modify and
reconstruct all walls, fences, gates, and enclosures as necessary for
construction. The relocation and reconstruction of such structures shall in
general be performed at or adjacent to the limits of the rights -of -way unless
directed otherwise.
9. When existing sidewalk is removed, entire panels shall be removed and replaced
to the nearest joint. The Contractor shall take all precautions to protect all
existing improvements unless otherwise noted.
10. When joining existing pavement, Contractor shall feather a minimum of 10 feet or
that, which is shown on the construction plan. New construction joining existing
paving shall be done with no dangerous or noticeable joints as determined by the
Authority Designee.
11. Roads, Culverts and Associated Structures: Contractor shall make all necessary
modifications, relocations and reconstruction of existing roads, and associated
structures such as culverts, drainage facilities and the like as necessary for
construction of works described in these specifications.
12.General: All modifications, relocations and reconstruction work shall conform
with the designs of the existing facilities to the extent practicable, and the
finished work and structures shall be equal to or better in all respects than the
original facilities.
13.Salvage: To the extent practicable, suitable materials shall be salvaged from
existing facilities that are to be moved from the rights -of -way and shall be reused
in constructing relocated or modified facilities. The salvaged materials shall be
cleaned, painted or renovated as necessary to meet the quality requirements
specified in the preceding paragraph. All foreign matter shall be disposed of in
designated waste areas.
14. Protect and preserve established benchmarks and survey monuments. Survey
monuments found by the Authority, which may be disturbed by the Contractor will
be located, marked and referenced by the Authority's Land Surveyor. Any
required re-establishing and/or resetting of any survey monument done due to
the Contractor's failure to preserve and protect survey monuments will be the
financial responsibility of the Contractor.
The existing monuments will be marked with paint and properly referenced in a
stable surface, like in the top of an existing concrete curb, by Authority's Land
Surveyor prior to any work by the Contractor. Any survey monument found by
the Contractor within the work limits but not marked and referenced by the
Authority's Surveyor shall be brought to the Authority's attention immediately.
The Contractor shall give the Authority's Surveyor a minimum of 24 hours to
mark and reference the found monument prior to commencement of any work at
or near the monument which may affect or alter the position of the monument.
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If a monument well (handhole frame and cover) protects an existing monument,
the monument shall be located and referenced as above, and the monument well
shall be repositioned flush in the new surface per Palm Desert Housing Authority
Standard Drawing No. 300B by the Contractor. The Authority's Land Surveyor
shall verify that the monument was not disturbed during the repositioning of the
monument well after completion of work on the well. The Authority's Land
Surveyor will reset a monument in a repositioned well as necessary, if disturbed,
and the Contractor will be responsible for this cost. Therefore, great care should
be taken in repositioning the well to finish grade.
USE OF AND PROTECTION OF PREMISES AND REMOVAL OF DEBRIS
At its expense the Contractor shall:
1. Take every precaution against injuries to persons or damage to property.
2. Comply with regulations governing the use of the property.
3. Store and suitably protect its apparatus, equipment, materials, and supplies in an
orderly fashion on site.
4. Place on the work only such loads as are consistent with the safety of the work.
5. Perform all cutting, fitting, or patching of its work required to make it conform to
the Plans and Specifications and interrelated with other improvements or except
with the consent of Authority Designee, cut or otherwise alter existing
improvements.
6. Protect and preserve established benchmarks and monuments and make no
changes in the location of such without the prior written approval of the Authority.
The replacement and relocation of any bench marks and monuments which may
be lost or destroyed or which require shifting because of necessary changes in
grades or locations will be completed by the Authority or its representative in
accordance with Section 8771, Chapter 15 of the Business and Professions
Code.
7. Before final payment remove all surplus material, false work, temporary
structures, debris and similar matter resulting from its operations from the site
and put the site in an orderly condition.
8. Construct, operate and maintain all passageways, guard fences, lights,
barricades and other facilities required for protection by State or municipal laws
and regulations and local conditions during the course of the work.
9. Guard Authority's property from injury or loss.
10. Take all reasonable precautions for dust and noise control and generally conduct
operations so as not to constitute a nuisance.
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11. Be responsible for the protection, removal or relocation of existing signs, fences,
asphalt pavement, concrete curb and gutter and other facilities, which may be
encountered in the roadway. The replacement or repair of any facilities which
the Authority deems necessary as a result of the Contractor's operations shall be
done by the Contractor at his own expense and to the satisfaction of the
Authority.
CHANGES IN THE WORK
The Authority may at any time, as the need arises, order changes within the scope of
the work without invalidating the Agreement. If such changes increase or decrease the
amount due under the Contract Documents, or in the time required for performance of
the work, an equitable adjustment shall be authorized by Change Order.
The Authority Designee, also, may at any time, by issuing a Field Order, make changes
in the details of the work. The Contractor shall proceed with the performance of any
changes in the work so ordered by the Authority Designee unless the Contractor
believes that such Field Order entitles him to a change in Contract Price or Time, or
both in which event he shall give the Authority Designee WRITTEN NOTICE thereof
within seven (7) days after the receipt of the ordered change. Thereafter the Contractor
shall document the basis for change in Contract Price or Time within thirty (30) days.
The Contractor shall not execute such changes pending the receipt of an executed
Change Order or further instructions from the Authority.
CHANGES IN CONTRACT PRICE
The Contract Price may be changed only by a Change Order. The value of any work
covered by a Change Order or of any claim for the increase or decrease in the Contract
Price shall be determined by one or more of the following methods in the order of
precedence listed below:
1. Unit prices previously approved.
2. An agreed lump sum.
3. The actual cost for labor, direct overhead, materials, supplies, equipment, and
other services necessary to complete the work. In addition there shall be added
an amount to be agreed upon but not to exceed fifteen (15) percent of the actual
cost of the work to cover the cost of general overhead and profit.
CHANGE ORDERS - DETAIL DRAWINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
Reference is made to Section 3 "Change in Work" of the Standard Specifications.
Each approved change order shall be considered as an amendment to the Contract
Documents and will not be considered approved until executed by the Authority.
The above does not limit the ability of Authority to issue further detail drawings,
explanations and instructions that are customarily given by an Authority during the
course of similar work. Authority will furnish Contractor with reasonable promptness
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when such further detailed explanations, instructions and drawings may be necessary
for the proper execution of the work, and Contractor shall conform to same provided
they are consistent with the intent of the Contract Documents. In giving such additional
instructions, explanations and drawings, Authority Designee has authority to make
minor changes in the work, which do not involve extra cost and are not inconsistent with
the Contract Documents.
Contractor's acting on such instructions, explanations and drawings of Authority means
that Contractor agrees that such explanations, instructions and drawings are within the
scope of the work in accordance with the intent of the Contract Documents and do not
constitute a basis for modification of the Contract Documents as to price or time.
BRAND OR TRADE NAME - SUBSTITUTE OF EQUALS
Reference is made to Section 3400 of the California Public Contract Code, which is by
this reference incorporated herein with like effects as if were herein set forth in full.
Nothing herein shall authorize a change in the contract price or prevent the use of
change orders in the manner provided elsewhere in the Contract Documents.
GUARANTEE
The Contractor shall warrant and guarantee all materials and equipment furnished and
work performed for a period of one (1) year from the date of completed performance
under any particular Job Order and that the completed performance is free from all
defects due to faulty materials or workmanship. The Contractor shall promptly make
such corrections as may be necessary by reason of such defects including the repairs
of any damage to other parts of the system resulting from such defects. The Authority
will give notice of observed defects with reasonable promptness. In the event that the
Contractor should fail to make such repairs, adjustments, or other work that may be
made necessary by such defects, the Authority may do so and charge the Contractor
the cost thereby incurred. The Performance Bond shall remain in full force and effect
through the guarantee period.
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF WORK
The Authority Designee may order the Contractor to suspend the work on the project,
wholly or in part, for such period of time as he may deem necessary due to unsuitable
weather or to such other conditions as may be considered unfavorable for the suitable
prosecution of the work, or for such time as he may deem necessary due to the failure
of the Contractor to carry out orders given or to perform any provision of the contract.
The Contractor shall immediately comply with the order of the Authority Designee to
suspend the work, wholly or in part, as the order may provide. Work shall be resumed
when conditions are favorable or when the methods have been corrected, as ordered or
approved in writing by the Authority Designee.
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AUTHORITY'S RIGHT TO STOP WORK OR TERMINATE THE CONTRACT
Authority, may without prejudice to such other right, remedy or relief it may be entitled
to, by 10 days' notice to Contractor, terminate the employment of Contractor and its
right to proceed, if:
1. Contractor shall be adjudged bankrupt or make an assignment for the benefit of
creditors.
2. A receiver or liquidator is appointed for Contractor or any of its property.
3. Contractor shall refuse or fail after Notice of Warning from Authority by Authority
Designee to supply sufficient properly skilled workmen or suitable materials.
4. Contractor fails to prosecute the work with such diligence as will insure its
completion within the stipulated time period.
5. Contractor shall fail to make payments to persons supplying labor or materials for
the work.
6. Contractor does not comply with applicable law or instructions of Authority
Designee.
7. Contractor is otherwise guilty of a substantial violation of any provision of the
Contract Documents.
Authority's right to terminate may be for the entire work, or at Authority's option, as to
any portion thereof as to which delay shall have occurred or breach or noncompliance
relates, and may thereupon take possession of the affected work and complete the
work by Contract or otherwise, as Authority deems expedient. In such case, Contractor
shall not be entitled to receive any further payment until the work is finished. If the
unpaid balance shall exceed the expense of completion, and other damage, expense or
loss of Authority occasioned by Contractor's failure to properly perform, such excess
shall be paid by Contractor. If such expense and damage exceeds the unpaid balance,
Contractor is liable to Authority for the excess.
If Authority elects to proceed under this Section, it may take possession of and utilize in
completing the work such materials, supplies, plant and equipment on site which may
be necessary or convenient for the purpose of completing the work. Authority is
expressly granted the right - acting via an Authority Designee or otherwise to operate
equipment and machinery on site for the purpose of determining whether it has a basis
for proceeding under this section.
Decision by Authority not to proceed under this Section does not constitute a waiver by
Authority of any right it might, from time to time, have against Contractor under the
Contract Documents.
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TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT FOR CONVENIENCE
Housing Authority may terminate this Contract, in whole or in part, if the Housing
Authority determines that termination is in its best interest. Housing Authority will issue
a written notice of termination for convenience, and upon receipt, the Contractor shall
immediately cease work, except work the Contractor is directed to complete or is
required to complete for public safety and convenience. The Contractor shall
immediately notify Subcontractors and suppliers to immediately cease their work.
The Contractor will be paid without duplication for:
1. Work completed in accordance with the Contract Documents prior to the effective
date of termination for convenience;
2. Reasonable costs incurred in settlement of terminated contracts with
subcontractors, suppliers and others;
3. Reasonable expenses directly attributable to termination.
The Contractor shall submit a final termination settlement proposal no later than 30
days from the effective date of termination. Such proposal shall include documentation
substantiating all costs incurred as a result of termination. Failure to timely submit a
final termination proposal shall constitute a waiver of any right to payment resulting from
the termination. After receipt of a proposal, Housing Authority shall determine the
amount of payment due the Contractor as a result of the termination. If the Contractor
disagrees with the amount, the Contractor shall provide written notice within 10 days of
the determination. Failure to provide timely notice of disagreement shall bar Contractor
from any adjustment to the amount.
Contractor shall be entitled to receive only the amounts payable under this section, and
Contractor specifically waives any claim for any other amounts or damages, including,
but not limited to, any claim for consequential damages or lost profits. The provisions in
this section are in addition to and not in limitation of any other rights or remedies
available to the Housing Authority.
CLAIMS
The Contractor will indemnify and save the Authority or the Authority's agents harmless
from all claims growing out of the lawful demand of Subcontractors, laborers, workmen,
mechanics, material supplier, and furnishers of machinery and parts thereof, equipment
tools, and supplies, incurred in the furtherance of the performance of the work. The
Contractor shall, at the Authority's request, furnish satisfactory evidence that all
obligations of the nature designated above have been paid, discharged, or waived. If
the Contractor fails to do so the Authority may, after having notified the Contractor,
either pay unpaid bills or withhold from the Contractor's unpaid compensation a sum of
money deemed reasonable and sufficient to pay any and all such lawful claims until
satisfactory evidence is furnished that all liabilities have been fully discharged
whereupon payment to the Contractor shall be resumed, in accordance with the terms
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of the Contract Documents, but in no event shall the provisions of this sentence be
constructed to impose any obligations upon the Authority to either the Contractor his
Surety, or any third party. In paying any unpaid bills of the Contractor, any payment so
made by the Authority shall be considered as a payment made under the Contract
Documents by the Authority to the Contractor and the Authority shall not be liable to the
Contractor for any such payment made in good faith.
Government Code Claim. In addition to any and all contract requirements pertaining
to notices of and requests for compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work,
construction claims and/or changed conditions the contractor must comply with the
claim procedures set forth in Government Code sections 900 et seq. prior to filing any
lawsuit against the Agency. 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,
construction claims, and/or changed conditions have been followed by Contractor. If no
such Government Code claim is submitted, or if the prerequisite contractual
requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified herein. Contractor shall be barred
from bringing and maintaining a valid lawsuit against the Agency.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Any separate demand by the Contractor for payment of monies or damages arising
from work done by or on behalf of the Contractor pursuant to this contract, payment of
which is not otherwise expressly required by the contract or any separate demand by
the Contractor the amount of which is disputed by the Authority, such demand being in
an amount of $375,000 or less, shall be resolved pursuant to Sections 20104, et seq. of
the California Public Contract Code, as may be amended. These sections are
summarized as follows:
1. For any claim, as defined in Section 20104 of the California Public Contract
Code, by the Contractor of an amount Tess than $50,000, the Authority will
respond in writing within forty-five days of receipt of the claim, or may request in
writing within thirty days of receipt of the claim any additional documentation
supporting the claim or related to any defenses the Authority may have against
such claim. The Authority's written response to the claim, as further
documented, will be submitted to the Contractor within fifteen days from receipt
of the further documentation or within a period of time no greater than that taken
by the Contractor in producing the additional documentation, whichever is
greater.
2. For any claim, as defined in Section 20104 of the California Public Code, by the
Contractor for an amount between $50,000 and $375,000, the Authority will
respond in writing within sixty days of receipt of the claim, or may request in
writing within thirty days of receipt of the claim any additional documentation
supporting the claim or related to any defenses which the Authority may have
against such claim. The Authority's written response to the claim, as further
documented, will be submitted to the Contractor within thirty days from receipt of
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the further documentation or within a period of time no greater than that taken by
the Contractor in producing the additional documentation, whichever is greater.
3. If the Contractor disputes the Authority's written response, or the Authority fails to
respond within the time prescribed, the Contractor may notify the Authority, in
writing, either within fifteen days of receipt of the Authority's response or within
fifteen days of the Authority's failure to respond within the statutorily prescribed
time, and demand an informal conference to meet and confer for settlement of
the issues in dispute. Upon demand, the Authority shall schedule a meet and
confer conference within thirty days for settlement of the dispute.
4. If the meet and confer process does not produce a settlement agreement, the
Contractor may file a claim pursuant to Government Code Section 900, et seq.
The period of time within which to file such a claim shall be as defined in Section
20104.2(e).
5. The procedures for any civil action brought by the parties resolve such claims
shall be those set forth in Section 20104.4 of the California Public Contract Code,
a summary of which is set for below:
a. Within sixty days, but no earlier than thirty days, following the filing of
responsive pleading, unless waived by mutual stipulation of both parties,
the court shall submit the matter to non -binding mediation. The mediation
process shall commence within thirty days of the submittal, and shall be
concluded within fifteen days from the commencement of the mediation
process, except as may be otherwise required by Section 20104.4 of the
Public Contract Code.
b. If the matter remains in dispute after mediation, the case shall be
submitted to judicial arbitration. An arbitrator shall be appointed and
proceedings shall be conducted pursuant to provisions of Section 20104.4
of the Public Contract Code.
c. If the party appealing an arbitration award does not obtain a more
favorable judgment, that party shall, in addition to the payment of costs
and fees, also pay the attorneys' fees on appeal of the other party.
6. If any suit is filed pursuant to these provisions, the Authority shall pay interest at
the legal rate on any arbitration award or judgment in favor of the Contractor.
The interest shall begin to accrue on the date the suit is filed in a court of law.
7. Except as set forth herein, or as otherwise provided under State law, it is
understood and agreed by the parties that all rights any of them may have to
arbitration for the settling of disputes, claims, and other matters arising out of or
relating to this contract or the breach thereof are hereby specifically waived by all
of them.
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DOCUMENTS OF CONTRACTOR
Upon demand, Contractor shall make available to Authority all documents in its
possession relevant to the work accomplished or to be accomplished or any demand or
claim of the Contractor as to Authority. This includes copies of documents sent by
Contractor or others in its possession. Contractor shall further make available to
Authority, conformed copies of all documents submitted to the sureties who executed
the Bid Bond, Faithful Performance Bond or Labor and Materials Bond for the
indemnification made to such surety by others for such purpose. Contractor shall
maintain in its possession all documents relative to the work for three (3) years after
Notice of Completion.
PUBLIC SAFETY
The Contractor shall provide for the safety of traffic and the public in conformance with
the provisions in Section 7-10, "Public Convenience and Safety," of the Standard
Specifications and these special provisions.
PROJECT SAFETY
The Contractor shall take all responsible precautions for the safety of, and shall provide
all reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to:
1. All employees on the project and all other persons who may be affected thereby;
2. All the work and all materials and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether
in storage on or off the site, under the care, custody or control of the Contractor
or any of his Subcontractor or Sub -Subcontractors;
3. Other property at the site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns,
walks, pavements, roadways, structures and utilities not designated for removal,
relocation or replacement in the course of construction; and
4. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic on or near the project site. This requirement
shall apply continuously and not be limited to normal working hours.
The Contractor is responsible to design, construct and maintain all safety devices as
required by law or manufacture. The Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all
applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and lawful orders of any public authority
bearing on the safety of persons or property or their protection from damage, injury or
loss. Neither the Authority nor the Director of Housing shall enforce safety measures or
regulations. The contractor must submit a comprehensive written safety program
covering all aspects of onsite and applicable offsite operations and activities associated
with the contract.
The Contractor shall erect and maintain, as required by existing conditions and
progress of the work, all reasonable safeguards for safety and protection, including
posting danger signs and other warnings against hazards, promulgating safety
regulations and notifying owners and users of adjacent utilities. The Contractor shall
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use proper safety signing and barricading as required by the California Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) and the W.A.T.C.H. handbook.
The Contractor shall use such foresight and shall take such steps and precautions as
operations make necessary to protect the public from danger or damage, or loss of life
or property, which would result from the interruption or contamination of public water
supply, irrigation or other public service or from the failure of partly completed work.
The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect the public, especially
children, from the hazards of open excavations. Trenches, slopes, and excavations
requiring shoring shall either be covered or adequately fenced at night and on
weekends or whenever operations are not in actual progress.
Hard hats and high visibility clothing shall be worn at all times when working on the
project. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that this requirement is enforced.
Full compensation for the work involved in carrying out the safety precautions shall be
considered as included in the various items of work and no additional payment will be
made therefor.
In case of an emergency, which threatens loss or injury to property or life, Contractor
shall act without previous instructions as the situation may warrant. Contractor shall
notify Authority Designee immediately thereafter. Any compensation for emergency
work claimed by Contractor, together with substantiating documentation, shall be
submitted to Authority via Authority Designee.
Whenever, in the opinion of the Authority, an emergency exists against which the
Contractor has not taken sufficient precaution for the safety of the public or the
protection of utilities or of adjacent structures or property or if immediate action shall be
considered necessary in order to protect public or private personnel or property interest,
or prevent likely loss of human life or damage on account of the operations under the
contract, then and in that event, the Authority may provide suitable protection to said
interest by causing such work to be performed and material to be furnished, as, in the
opinion of the Authority, may seem reasonable and necessary. The cost and expense
of said labor and material together with the cost and expense of such repairs as may be
deemed necessary shall be borne by the Contractor. If he shall not pay said cost and
expense upon presentation of the bills therefor, duly certified by the Authority, then said
costs and expense will be paid by the Authority and shall thereafter be deducted from
any amounts due, or which may become due said Contractor. Failure of the Authority
to take such precautionary measure shall not relieve the Contractor of his full
responsibility for public safety.
LABOR CODE
Reference is made to Chapter 1, Part 7, Division 2 of the California Labor Code
(commencing with Section 1720). By this reference said Chapter 1 is incorporated
herein with like effect as if it were here set forth in full. The parties recognize that said
Chapter 1 deals, among other things with discrimination, penalties and forfeitures, their
disposition and enforcement, wages, working hours, and securing workers'
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compensation insurance and directly affect the method of prosecution of the work by
Contractor and subject it, under certain conditions, to penalties and forfeitures.
1. Eight -Hour Law: Pursuant to the provision of the California Labor Code, eight
hours of labor shall constitute a legal day's work, and the time of service of any
worker employed on the work shall be limited and restricted to eight hours during
any one calendar day, and forty hours in any one calendar week, except when
payment for overtime is made at not less than one and one-half the basic rate for
all hours worked in excess of eight hours per day. The Contractor shall forfeit to
the Authority as a penalty, the amount stipulated by the Labor Code, for each
worker employed in the execution of this contract by him, or by any
Subcontractor under him, for each calendar day during which such workman is
required or permitted to work more than eight hours in any one calendar day and
forty hours in any one calendar week without such compensation for overtime
violation of the provisions of said Labor Code.
2. Prevailing Rates of Wages: As indicated in the Request for Proposals, the
Authority has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations
the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for
holiday and overtime work in the locality in which the work is to be performed for
each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the contract, a
copy of which is hereby incorporated by reference into this Contract Appendix.
Copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages are on file at
http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm
Contractor shall forfeit to Authority, as a penalty, $200.00 for each calendar day,
or a portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the said per diem wage for
any work done under the contract by him or by any Subcontractor under him in
violation of the provisions of the California Labor Code. It is hereby stipulated by
and between Authority that Contractor will comply with provisions of California
Labor Code, Section 1775. The term "per diem wages" shall be deemed to
include travel and subsistence payment which are required by California Labor
Code, Section 1773.8, to be paid to each worker performing work under the
contract. Contractor shall keep an accurate payroll record, showing name,
address, social security number, work classification, straight time and overtime
hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each
journeyman, apprentice or worker employed by him. In accordance with Labor
Code section 1771.4, the Contractor and each subcontractor shall furnish the
certified payroll records directly to the Department of Industrial Relations on a
weekly basis and in the format prescribed by the Department of Industrial
Relations, which may include electronic submission. Contractor shall comply
with all requirements and regulations from the Department of Relations relating
to labor compliance monitoring and enforcement. Such records shall be
available for inspection at all reasonable hours, and a copy shall be made
available to employee or his authorized representative, the Division of Labor
Standards Enforcement, and the Division, of Apprenticeship Standards in
compliance with California Labor Code, Section 1776. Upon written notice from
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Authority or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, Contractor shall within
ten days file with Authority a certified copy of the payroll records. Contractor
shall cause an identical clause to be included in every subcontract for contract
work. Contractor shall post, at appropriate conspicuous points on the site, a
schedule showing all determined general prevailing wage rates and all
authorized deductions, if any, from unpaid wages actually earned.
3. Mandatory Certification of Contractor and employment of Apprentices: This
contract shall not prevent the employment of properly indentured apprentices in
accordance with the California Labor code, and no employer or labor union shall
refuse to accept otherwise qualified employees as indentured apprentices on the
work performed hereunder solely on the ground of race, creed, national origin,
ancestry, color or sex. Every qualified apprentice shall be paid the standard
wage paid to apprentices under the regulations of the craft or trade to which he
or she is indentured.
If California Labor Codes Section 1777.5 applies to the contract work, the
Contractor and any Subcontractor hereunder who employ workers in any
apprenticeable craft or trade shall apply to the joint apprenticeship council
administering applicable standards for a certificate approving the Contractor or
Subcontractor for the employment and training of the Contractor or
Subcontractor for the employment and training of apprentices. Upon issuance of
this certificate, the Contractor and any Subcontractor shall employ the number of
apprentices provided for therein, as well as contribute to the fund to administer
the apprenticeship program in each craft or trade in the area of the work
hereunder.
The parties expressly understand that the responsibility for compliance with this
Section 17 and with Sections 1777.5, 1777.6 and 1777.7 of the California Labor
Code in regard to all apprenticeable occupations lies with the Contractor
hereunder.
In accordance with Labor Code 1773.3, the Authority will send notice of the
award of this contract to the Division of Apprenticeship Standards within five
days after award if the contract is awarded to a General Contractor in the amount
of at least $30,000 and involves at least 20 working days, or is awarded to a
specialty Contractor in the amount of $2,000 and involves at least five working
days, if such general or specialty Contractor employs workmen in an
apprenticeable craft or trade.
4. The Contractor shall have an affirmative obligation to verify that all
subcontractors are registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and
shall not permit a subcontractor of any tier to perform work on the project without
first verifying the subcontractor's registration. The Contractor shall include the
requirements of Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 in its contract with
subcontractors and ensure that all subcontractors are registered at the time of
proposal opening and maintain valid registration for the duration of the project.
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SUPERVISION BY CONTRACTOR
The Contractor will supervise and direct the work. He will be solely responsible for the
means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction. The
Contractor will employ and maintain on the work site a qualified supervisor or
superintendent who shall have been designated in writing by the Contractor as the
Contractor's representative at the site. The supervisor shall have full authority to act on
behalf of the Contractor and all communications given to the supervisor shall be as
binding as if given to the Contractor. The supervisor shall be present on the work site at
all times as required to perform adequate supervision and coordination of the work.
Contractor shall not change job supervisor without written approval of Authority
Designee.
PROJECT APPEARANCE
The Contractor shall maintain a neat appearance of the work. In any area visible to the
public, the following shall apply:
When practical, broken concrete and debris developed during clearing and
grubbing shall be disposed of concurrently with its removal. If stockpiling is
necessary, the material shall be removed or disposed of daily.
Full compensation for conforming to the provisions in this section not otherwise
provided for shall be considered as included in prices paid for the various contract items
of work involved and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT/HOLD HARMLESS
Except for gross negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnitee, the Contractor
hereby assumes liability for and agrees to defend, indemnify, protect and hold harmless
the Authority and its officers, agents, and employees, and the Authority Designee from
and against all claims, charges, damages, demands, actions, proceeding, losses, stop
payment notices, costs, expenses (including counsel fees), judgments, civil fines and
penalties, liabilities of any kind or nature whatsoever, which may arise out of or
encountered in connection with this Agreement or the performance of the Work
including, but not limited to, death of or bodily or personal injury to persons or damage
to property, including property owned by or under the care and custody of the Authority,
and for civil fines and penalties, that may arise from or be caused, in whole or in part, by
any negligent or other act or omission of Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, or
Subcontractors including, but not limited to, liability arising from:
1. Any dangerous, hazardous, unsafe or defective condition of, in or on the
premises, of any nature whatsoever, which may exist by reason of any act,
omission, neglect, or any use or occupation of the premises by the Contractor, its
officers, agents, employees, or subcontractors;
2. Any operation conducted upon or any use or occupation of the premises by
Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, or Subcontractors under or pursuant
to the provisions of this contract or otherwise;
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3. Any act, omission or negligence of Contractor, its officers, agents, employees or
Subcontractors;
4. Any failure of Contractor, its officers, agents or employees to comply with any of
the terms or conditions of this Contract or any applicable federal, state, regional,
or municipal law, ordinance, rule or regulation.
The Contractor also agrees to indemnify Authority and pay for all damage or loss
suffered by Authority including, but not limited to damage or loss of Authority property,
to the extent not insured by Authority and loss of Authority revenue from any source,
caused by or arising out of the conditions, operations, uses, occupations, acts,
omissions or negligence referred to in Sub -sections 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Contractor's obligations under this Section apply regardless of whether or not such
claim, charge, damage, demand, action, proceeding, loss, stop payment notice, cost,
expense, judgment, civil fine or penalty, or liability was caused in part or contributed to
by an lndemnitee. However, without affecting the rights of the Authority under and
provision of this agreement, Contractor shall not be required to indemnify and hold
harmless Authority for liability attributable to the active negligence of Authority, provided
such active negligence is determined by agreement between the parties or by the
findings of a court of competent jurisdiction. In instances where Authority is shown to
have been actively negligent and where Authority's active negligence accounts for only
a percentage of the liability involved, the obligation of the Contractor will be for that
entire portion or percentage of liability not attributable to the active negligence of
Authority.
Contractor agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to
those set forth here in this section from each and every subcontractor or any other
person or entity involved by, for, with, or on behalf of Contractor in the performance of
this agreement. In the event that Contractor fails to obtain such indemnity obligations
from others as required here, Contractor agrees to be fully responsible according to the
terms of this section.
Failure of Authority to monitor compliance with these requirements imposes no
additional obligations on Authority and will in no way act as a waiver of any rights
hereunder. This obligation to indemnify and defend Authority as set forth here is
binding on the successors, assigns or heirs of Contractor and shall survive the
termination of this agreement or this section.
This Indemnity shall survive termination of the Agreement or Final Payment hereunder.
This Indemnity is in addition to any other rights or remedies that the lndemnitees may
have under the law or under any other Contract Documents or Agreements. In the
event of any claim or demand made against any party which is entitled to be
indemnified hereunder, Authority may, in its sole discretion, reserve, retain or apply any
monies to the Contractor under this Agreement for the purpose of resolving such
claims; provided, however, Authority may release such funds if the Contractor provides
Authority with reasonable assurance of protection of the Indemnitees' interests.
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Authority shall, in its sole discretion, determine whether such assurances are
reasonable.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Contractor shall not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring, promotion, demotion or
termination practices on the basis of race, religions creed, color, national origin,
ancestry, sex, age or physical handicap in the performance of this Contract and shall
comply with the provisions of the California Fair Employment Practice (commencing
with SS 1410 of the Labor Code), the Federal Executive Order No. 11246 (30 Federal
Register 12319), as amended, and all administrative rules and regulations issued
pursuant to said Acts and Order. See particularly 41 Code of Federal Regulation (CRF)
Chapter 60.
Contractor shall require each of its Subcontractors to comply with the preceding
paragraph and shall include in each subcontract language similar to the preceding
paragraph.
1. Transaction of $10,000 or under
a. Contracts and subcontracts not exceeding $10,000 are exempt from
requirements of this clause.
b. No Contractor or subcontractor shall procure supplies and/or services in
Tess than usual quantities to avoid applicability of the Equal Opportunity
clause. With respect to contracts and subcontracts for indefinite
quantities, this Equal Opportunity Clause shall apply unless it is
determined by the Authority that the amount to be ordered in any one year
under such contract reasonably will be expected not to exceed $10,000.
2. Transaction in Excess of $10,000, But Less than $50,000
a. Each prime Contractor shall certify that it has in effect an affirmative action
plan and agrees to comply with all state and federal laws and regulations
concerning Fair Employment Practices.
b. The Contractor shall maintain a written copy of its affirmative action plan
and will furnish a copy to the Authority upon request of the Authority. The
Authority reserves the right, during the life of this contract, to require
CONTRACTOR to complete an affirmative action compliance report
furnished by the Authority setting definite goals and timetables and
indicating progress in meeting the goals.
3. Transactions of $50,000 or More
a. Each prime CONTRACTOR who has fifty or more employees and a
contract of $50,000 or more shall develop and submit to the Authority
within thirty days of award a written affirmative action compliance program
including definite goals and time tables with the proposed dates of
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compliance. The prime CONTRACTOR shall make, as a condition of his
subcontract, the same requirement of each subcontractor who has fifty or
more employees and a subcontract of $50,000 or more. Each Contractor
shall include in his affirmative action compliance program a complete table
of his employees' job classifications. This table must include, but need
not be limited to, job titles, duties and rates of pay.
b. For the purpose of determining the number of employees under the
preceding paragraph, the average of the Contractor's or subcontractor's
employees for the 12-month period immediately prior to award, or the total
number of employees Contractor or subcontractor will have on all jobs or
sites when performing this contract, whichever is higher, shall be used.
4. Contractor agrees that he will permit access to his records of employment
advertisement, application forms and other pertinent data and records by the
Authority or its designee and any state or federal agency having jurisdiction for
the purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with the Fair Employment
Practices section of this contract.
5. The Authority shall have the right to assign an affirmative action representative to
monitor the conduct of the Contractor and subcontractors under this contract.
The affirmative action representative shall have the right to enter the construction
or manufacturing site for the purpose of obtaining information from persons
performing work on the project, providing such inspection shall not in any way
interfere with the progress of the work under the contract.
TERMINATION OF CONTRACT BY CONTRACTOR
The Contractor may terminate the contract upon 10 calendar days written notice to the
Authority, whenever (1) the entire work has been suspended in accordance with these
provisions, for 60 consecutive calendar days through no fault or negligence of the
Contractor, and notice to resume work or to terminate the contract has not been
received from the Authority within this time period; or (2) the Authority should fail to pay
the Contractor any substantial sum due him in accordance with the terms of the contract
and within the time limits prescribed. In the event of such termination, the Contractor
shall have no claims against the Authority except for those claims specifically
enumerated in these provisions and determined in accordance thereof.
PROMPT PROGRESS PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS
Attention is directed to the provisions in Sections 10262 and 10262.5 of the Public
Contract Code and Section 7108.5 of the Business and Professions Code concerning
prompt payment to subcontractors.
PROMPT PAYMENT OF WITHHELD FUNDS TO SUBCONTRACTORS
The Contractor shall return all monies withheld in retention from the subcontractor
within 30 days after receiving payment for work satisfactorily completed, even if the
other contract work is not completed and has not been accepted in conformance with
Section 7-1.17, "Acceptance of Contract," of the Standard Specifications. This
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requirement shall not be construed to limit or impair any contractual, administrative, or
judicial remedies otherwise available to the Contractor or subcontractor in the event of a
dispute involving late payment or nonpayment by the Contractor or deficient subcontract
performance or noncompliance by a subcontractor.
CLAYTON ACT AND CARTWRIGHT ACT
In submitting a proposal to a public purchasing body, the bidder offers and agrees that if
the proposal is accepted, it will assign to the purchasing body all rights, title, and
interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15
U.S.C. Sec. 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section
16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), arising from
purchases of goods, materials, or services by the bidder for sale to the purchasing body
pursuant to the proposal. Such assignment shall be made and become effective at the
time the purchasing body tenders final payment to the bidder.
CLEANUP AND RESTORATION OF SURFACES
The Contractor shall, as directed by the Authority Designee, remove from all public and
private property, at its own expense, all temporary structures, rubbish and waste
materials resulting from its operations. This includes temporary work area(s) obtained
by the Contractor.
All existing surfaces, whether asphaltic or concrete, Portland Cement concrete,
permanent fencing and barriers, landscape material such as turf, trees, shrubs, gravel,
etc., or other, shall, after construction, be restored to a condition at least equal to that
which existed prior to construction. All restoration shall be in -kind except in those areas
where details indicate to the contrary. The details of those areas will govern.
Restoration shall include, but not be limited to, the replacement of landscape planting
and irrigation system, and pavement striping which are disturbed by the Contractor's
operations in the course of work.
Payment for this work shall be included in the various proposal items and no additional
compensation will be therefor made.
SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FURNISHED TO CONTRACTOR
The Authority will furnish to the Contractor four (4) sets of Specifications, and four (4)
sets of full-scale Drawings. Additional quantities of Specifications and Drawings will be
furnished at reproduction cost.
AIR CONTAMINANTS
The Contractor shall not discharge smoke, dust, or any other air contaminants into the
atmosphere in such quantity as will violate the regulations of any legally constituted
authority.
RECYCLING SPECIFICATIONS
Contractor shall segregate the following materials generated by this job and shall haul,
or have the material hauled, to recycling, composting or other properly permitted
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diversion facilities: Dirt; Sod; Grass; Wood; Concrete (with and without rebar); masonry;
landscape irrigation piping and fittings; asphalt; gravel and rock.
Contractor shall submit weight tickets to the Authority on a bi-weekly basis showing the
quantity (tons) delivered to each diversion facility. Contractor shall also submit to
Authority, on a bi-weekly basis, all weight tickets showing the tons of all non-divertible
material that have been delivered to landfill.
Contractor shall include the costs for the diversion of the above -listed materials in its
proposal for the job. Contractors are responsible for doing their own research in
contacting the recycling, composting and other processing and diversion facilities to
confirm the tipping fees for the various types of materials. Contractor may utilize any
recyclers or processors provided that Contractor submits written evidence that said
facilities are operating in compliance with all state. federal and local laws. Contractor is
liable and responsible for any illegal dumping activities for any and all materials
generated at the job site.
Full compensation for doing all work associated with "Recycling," as outlined within this
Section shall be included in the lump sum price for "Clear & Grub". Should no line item
be identified as "Clear and Grub" the associated work will be considered as included
within the various pay items and no additional compensation will be allowed.
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SPECIAL PROVISIONS
CONTRACT NO. HA
SECTION 1 — GENERAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Accepting this contract, Contractor hereby releases and agrees to indemnify, defend,
hold harmless the Authority, Authority Designee, their parent and subsidiary companies,
agents, employees, consultants and representatives for any and all damage to persons
or property or wrongful death regardless of whether or not such claim, damage, loss or
expense is caused in whole or in part by the negligence, active or passive, of Authority,
Authority Designee, their parent and subsidiary companies, as well as their agents and
employees, excepting only the sole negligence of Authority, Authority Designee, their
parent or subsidiary companies and their agents and employees to the fullest extent
permitted by law. Such indemnification shall extend to all claims, demands, actions, or
liability for injuries, death or damages occurring after completion of the project, as well
as during the work's progress. Contractor further agrees that it shall accomplish the
above at its own cost, expense and risk exclusive of and regardless of any applicable
insurance policy or position taken by any insurance company regarding coverage.
1.1 Review Of Contract Documents And Job Site
The Contractor shall carefully study and compare the Contract Documents with each
other and with information available to the Contractor and furnished by the Authority
and shall immediately notify the Authority Designee of errors, inconsistencies or
omissions discovered. If the Contractor performs any construction activity knowing it
involves a recognized error, inconsistency or omission in the Contract Documents
without notice to the Authority Designee, the Contractor shall assume appropriate
responsibility for such performance and shall assume responsibility for the full costs for
correction.
The Contractor shall make field measurements, verify field conditions and shall carefully
compare such field measurements and conditions and other information known to the
Contractor with the Contract Documents before commencing activities. Errors,
inconsistencies or omissions discovered shall be reported to the Authority Designee
immediately.
The Contract Documents are complementary, and what is required by one shall be as
binding as required by all. In the event of inconsistencies among two or more portions
of the Contract Documents, the Authority Designee may direct the contractor to follow
the most stringent requirements at no additional cost.
When existing conditions are encountered which, in the opinion of the Authority
Designee, require temporary suspension of work for design modifications or for other
determinations to be made, the Contractor shall move to other areas of work until such
determinations are made at no cost to the Authority. The Contractor shall be allowed
an adjustment in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, or both,
directly attributable to any such suspension, if the Contractor makes an approved claim
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therefor as provided in SECTION 3 — CHANGES IN WORK of the Standard
Specifications.
1.2 Construction Surveying And Staking
Not applicable.
1.3 Right -Of -Way
Not applicable.
1.4 Permits And Licenses
Permits: In lieu of Section 7-5, "Permits," of the Standard Specifications, the
Contractor, and any sub -contractors shall obtain permits for all work within the Palm
Desert Housing Authority and State public right-of-way, and the project area and will
maintain proper safety and regulatory signs for such work. The Palm Desert Housing
Authority will waive the permit fee for any Authority issued permits.
Licenses: The Contractor shall obtain and pay all costs incurred for licenses
necessitated by his operations. Prior to starting any work, the Contractor and all Sub -
Contractors shall be required to have a Palm Desert Housing Authority Business Tax
Registration valid for the time they are engaged in work. The cost of these fees shall be
included in the various contract proposal items and no additional compensation will be
allowed therefor.
Fees: The Contractor shall be responsible for all inspection and permit fees required by
agencies (other than the Palm Desert Housing Authority) necessitated by his operations
for this project. This includes fees required for inspection work within the right-of-way of
these other agencies and other public right-of-way. The cost of these fees shall be
included in the various contract proposal items and no additional compensation will be
allowed therefor.
1.5 Potholing
Not applicable
1.6 Relocation
The alternation or temporary relocation of all service connections (including but not
limited to: water, irrigation water, sewer, electrical, natural or manufactured gas,
underground and/or overhead telephone, cable television, and electrical) to adjacent
property shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall restore the
service connections as soon as possible after any disruption in service. The Contractor
shall make all arrangements with the utility owners regarding such work. The costs for
such work on service connections shall be included in the unit prices proposal for the
various contract items, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.
1.7 Surplus Materials
All excavated material not suitable for stockpiling as outlined in Section 300-2.2 of the
Standard Specifications, which contain debris, shrubbery, asphaltic concrete, Portland
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Cement concrete or other deleterious material shall become the property of the
Contractor.
Material shall be disposed of at a legally acceptable disposal site furnished by the
Contractor and shall be considered as included in the lump sum proposal for clearing
and grubbing and no additional compensation will be made therefor.
1.8 Inspection Of The Work
The Contractor shall notify RPM Company, the Project Manager, at (760) 674-1139,
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the start of work. There will be inspection of this
project to ensure strict adherence to the plans and specifications.
Any work done in unauthorized areas or in a manner unacceptable to the inspector shall
not be accepted or paid for by the Authority.
1.9 Responsibility For Job Site Conditions
Contractor acknowledges responsibility for jobsite safety and acknowledges that the
Authority Designee will not have any such responsibility. To the fullest extent permitted
by law the Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Director of
Housing, their present companies, subsidiaries, agents, and employees from and
against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to attorney
fees and claim costs, arising out of or resulting from performance of work by the
Contractor, its Subcontractors, or their agents and employees, which results in damage
to persons or property including wrongful death, regardless of whether or not such
claim, damage, loss or expense is caused in whole or in part by the negligence, active
or passive, of the Director of Housing, their parent and subsidiary companies, as well as
their agents and employees, excepting only the sole negligence of the Director of
Housing, their parent or subsidiary companies and their agents and employees.
All work shall be performed in accordance with applicable Health and Safety laws and
standards including all requirements of the State of California Division of Industrial
Safety.
Contractor agrees that, in accordance with generally accepted construction practices,
Contractor will be required to assume sole and complete responsibility for job site
conditions during the course of construction of this project including safety of all persons
and property, that this requirement shall be made to apply continuously and not be
limited to normal working hours, and Contractor further agrees to defend, indemnify and
hold design and construction observation professionals harmless from all liability and
claims, real or alleged, in connection with the performance of work on this project.
1.10 Protection Of Public
The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect the public, especially
children, from the hazards of open excavations. Trenches, slopes, and excavations
requiring shoring shall either be covered or adequately fenced at night and on
weekends or whenever operations are not actually in progress.
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Unusual conditions may arise on the project, which will require that immediate and
special provisions be made to protect the public from danger or loss or damage to life
and property, due directly or indirectly to the progression of the work. It is part of the
service required of the Contractor to make such provisions and to furnish such
protection.
The Contractor shall use such foresight and shall take such steps and precautions as
his operations make necessary to protect the public from danger or damage, or Toss of
life or property, which would result from the interruption or contamination of public water
supply, irrigation or other public service or from the failure of partly completed work.
Whenever, in the opinion of the Authority, an emergency exists against which the
Contractor has not taken sufficient precaution for the safety of the public or the
protection of utilities or of adjacent structures or property or if immediate action shall be
considered necessary in order to protect public or private personnel or property interest,
or prevent likely Toss of human life or damage on account of the operations under the
contract, then and in that event, the Authority may provide suitable protection to said
interest by causing such work to be performed and material to be furnished, as, in the
opinion of the Authority, may seem reasonable and necessary.
The cost and expense of said labor and material together with the cost and expense of
such repairs as may be deemed necessary shall be borne by the Contractor. If he shall
not pay said cost and expense upon presentation of the bills therefor, duly certified by
the Authority's Representative, then said costs and expense will be paid by the
Authority and shall thereafter be deducted from any amounts due, or which may
become due said Contractor. Failure of the Authority to take such precautionary
measure shall not relieve the Contractor of his full responsibility for public safety.
Materials and equipment shall be stored so as to not create a public nuisance and to
ensure the preservation of their quality and fitness for the work. No materials or
equipment shall be stored at the project site unless its use is imminent.
The Contractor is responsible to design, construct and maintain all safety devices and
be responsible for conforming to all local, state and federal safety and health standard,
laws and regulation. Neither the Authority nor the Director of Housing shall enforce
safety measures or regulations.
The Contractor shall use proper safety signing and barricading as required per Caltrans
Traffic Manual and the WATCH manual.
1.11 Traffic Control
A minimum of one (1) 12-foot (12') travel lane in each direction shall be maintained at
all times on residential, collector and arterial streets during construction. No reduction
of the travel way width and/or travel lanes shall be permitted before 8:30 a.m., or after
4:30 p.m., unless prior approval from the Director of Housing is obtained.
All roadway signs, delineators, channelizers, cones and barricades shall be in "like new"
condition. All roadway signs used for nighttime traffic control shall have retroreflective
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sheeting that meet or exceed ASTM Standard D 4956 Type III.
The Contractor is required to setup necessary traffic control in compliance with the
latest editions of the Authority Standard Drawings, State Standard Plans, CAMUTCD,
and WATCH manual for reduction of travel way on any street.
When required by the Director of Housing or when construction activities require a
traffic control setup that does not conform to standard traffic control layouts as detailed
in the previously referenced standard drawings, plans and manuals, then the Contractor
shall be required to submit project traffic control plans for review and approval by the
Authority.
When traffic control plans are included within the project plan set the Contractor shall
adhere to the traffic control setup as detailed on the plans. Minor adjustments of the
traffic control set up may be made in the field with prior approval from the City Public
Works Inspector. If the Contractor proposes sufficient changes to the traffic control then
the Contractor shall submit alternate traffic control plans for review and approval by the
Authority. The alternate traffic control plans shall be prepared by a registered engineer
and be of the same detail as the original project traffic control plans.
A minimum of a four -foot (4') wide ADA compliant pedestrian path of travel must be
maintained in the sidewalk area at all times. The area under construction in the
sidewalk areas must be maintained free of hazardous conditions. The immediate
construction area must be barricaded in such a manner that pedestrian traffic cannot
enter.
Access to driveways shall be maintained from at least one end of the project at all
times.
All traffic lanes and detours must continually be maintained to prevent the development
of potholes and provide smooth, dust -free and mud -free traffic. The Contractor shall
abate dust nuisance on traffic lanes, detours and work site by cleaning, sweeping and
sprinkling with water or other means, as necessary, during and after the construction
hours, including such nonworking days as Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
The Contractor shall notify residents and businesses of restricted access forty-eight (48)
hours in advance of construction activities.
The compensation for furnishing, placing, maintaining and removing traffic cones,
telescoping tree flags, advance warning signs, flagmen, barricades, temporary striping
and other safety devices, as required for public safety or as directed by the Director of
Housing, shall be considered as included in the Mobilization and Traffic Control Item, or
included in the lump sum price paid for various contract items of work, and no additional
compensation will be made therefor.
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1.12 Dust Control/Air Contaminants
The Contractor shall comply with Section 7-8.2, "Air Pollution Control," of the Standard
Specifications. The Contractor must comply with the Palm Desert Housing Authority's
Municipal Code, Chapter 8.20, "Public Nuisances" Chapter 27.12.067, and Palm
Desert Housing Authority Ordinance 294.
Contractor must also comply with Chapter 24.12 "Fugitive Dust (PM10) Control" of City
of Palm Desert Municipal Code.
Dust generated by traffic, Contractor's operations, or wind are all included in the
definition of "dust."
In order to reduce PM10 emissions to the maximum extent feasible, the Contractor
shall:
• Moisten soil not more than fifteen (15) minutes prior to moving soil and three (3)
times a day, or four (4) times a day under windy conditions, in order to maintain
soil moisture of twelve (12) percent.
• On the last day of active operations prior to a weekend, holiday, or any other
period when active operations will not occur for four (4) or more days, apply
water with a chemical stabilizer diluted to not less than 1/20 of the concentration
required to maintain a stabilized surface for a period of six months.
• Apply chemical stabilizers to disturbed surface areas (completed grading areas)
within five (5) days of completing grading or apply dust suppressants or
vegetation sufficient to maintain a stabilized surface for six months.
• Water debris or soil piles hourly or cover with temporary coverings.
• Water exposed surfaces not undergoing active grading at least twice a day under
calm conditions, and as often as needed on windy or extremely dry days.
• Wash mud -covered tires and under -carriages of trucks leaving constructions
sites.
• Provide for street sweeping, as needed, to remove dirt from roadways left behind
by vehicles leaving the project site.
• Cease grading, cleaning, earthmoving, or excavation operations during periods
when winds exceed 25 miles per hour. The Contractor shall maintain contact with
a meteorologist for current information about average wind speeds.
The Contractor will be responsible for watering the work area where dust is generated
from public traffic, Contractor's operations, and wind. Contractor's area of operations
includes areas outside of the roadbed limits where excavation, fill, or stockpiling of dirt
or debris has taken place. The Contractor is responsible for monitoring all of the above -
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described areas in the project area during the life of the project, including holidays and
weekends.
The Contractor shall not discharge smoke, dust, or any other air contaminants into the
atmosphere in such quantity as will violate the regulations of any legally constituted
authority.
Payment for maintaining dust control and air contaminates within the project area shall
be included in the contract prices paid for related items of work, and no additional
compensation will be allowed therefor.
1.13 Water
The Contractor shall make arrangements with the Coachella Valley Water District to
obtain water from designated fire hydrants at or near the project for use in dust control
and soil compaction. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to pay for the water
and any deposits required.
Water shall not be taken from any commercial or residential systems without the
express written consent of the owner.
The cost to furnish and apply water shall be included in the contract prices paid for the
various items of work and no additional payment will be allowed therefor.
1.14 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan - Water Pollution Control BMP's
Not applicable to projects Tess than one acre.
1.15 Cleanup And Restoration Of Surfaces
The Contractor is responsible to keep streets within the construction area clean at all
times. Any sweeping performed by the Authority crews due to the construction work
shall be charged to the Contractor at overtime rates.
The Contractor shall, as directed by the Authority Designee, remove from all public and
private property at its own expense all temporary structures, rubbish and waste
materials resulting from its operations. This includes temporary work areas obtained by
the Contractor.
All existing surfaces, whether asphaltic or concrete, Portland Cement concrete,
permanent fencing and barriers, landscape material such as turf, trees, shrubs, gravel,
etc., or other, shall, after construction, be restored to a condition at least equal to that
which existed prior to construction. All restoration shall be in -kind except in those areas
where details indicate to the contrary. The details of those areas will govern. Where
removing of existing walls, or installation of new walls will disturb existing landscaping, it
shall be protected, watered, and maintained until it is reinstalled, or it shall be replaced
in kind. All removal, maintenance, and replacement of existing landscape shall be
performed by a licensed C-27 Contractor.
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Restoration shall include, but not be limited to, the replacement of landscape planting
and irrigation system, and pavement striping which are disturbed by the Contractor's
operations in the course of work.
Contractor shall protect existing buildings, paving, landscaping, and other services or
facilities on -site and adjacent to the site from damage caused by site work operations
and access to the site. Cost of repair and restoration of damaged items shall be at the
Contractor's expense.
Contractor shall protect and maintain streetlights, utility poles and services, traffic signal
control boxes, curb boxes, valves and other services, except items designated for
removal. Contractor shall also provide for temporary relocation, when required, to
maintain facilities and services in operation during construction work.
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to conduct his operations in such a manner so
as to prevent damage to existing substructures. In the event of substructure damage,
the Contractor shall bear full responsibility and total expense for repair and/or
replacement of said substructure.
Contractor shall locate benchmarks, monuments, control points, and project
engineering reference points. Re-establishment by the City's Surveyor of disturbed or
destroyed items shall be at Contractor's expense.
Contractor shall protect and maintain existing profile grades and street cross -fall.
Deviations from the above, whether in plan or field, shall be identified to the Authority
Designee prior to any work. Cost of repair and restoration shall be at the Contractor's
expense.
The cost for this work shall be included in the unit prices proposal for the various
contract items, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.
1.16 Protection And Preservation Of Existing Facilities
This section covers the protection and preservation of existing facilities and services
within or adjacent to the right-of-way and other construction areas, their modification,
reconstruction, or replacement and their demolition and removal, as specified, shown or
required.
Types of existing improvements and services consist of but are not limited to existing
roads, sidewalk, landscaping, irrigation, signs, ditches and associated structures;
private residences, landscaping, irrigation, water appurtenances, and telephone lines,
buried communications cable, buried water pipe, buried gas pipes, buried sewer pipe;
walls, fences and gates. To the best extent possible, the locations of such facilities are
shown. Facilities other than those shown may exist and Contractor shall at all times,
exercise care to avoid physical damage to or disruption in the service of existing
facilities. Existing improvements visible at the job site, for which no specific disposition
is made on the Plans, but which could reasonably be assumed to interfere with the
satisfactory completion of the improvements contemplated by the Plans, shall be
removed and disposed of by the Contractor.
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Where underground main distribution conduits such as water, gas, sewer, electric,
telephone or cable television are shown on the Plans, the Contractor, for the purpose of
preparing a proposal, shall assume that every adjacent property will be served by a
service connection for each type of utility. Damage caused by Contractor's operations to
facilities that are shown or otherwise indicated to Contractor by Authority Designee shall
be repaired or replaced by and at the expense of Contractor. When existing sidewalk is
removed, entire panels shall be removed and replaced. No new joints will be allowed.
The Contractor shall take all precautions to protect all existing improvements unless
otherwise noted.
Contractor shall remove, modify and reconstruct all walls, fences, gates, and enclosures
as necessary for construction. The relocation and reconstruction of such structures shall
in general be performed at or adjacent to the limits of the rights -of -way unless directed
otherwise.
Contractor shall make all necessary modifications, relocations and reconstruction of
structures such as culverts, drainage facilities and the like as necessary for construction
of works described in these specifications.
Existing residential properties and improvements shall be carefully protected. Any
damages to irrigation systems, landscaping, fences, or improvements shall be repaired
to the satisfaction of the residents within forty-eight (48) hours of report of the damage.
Private equipment adjacent to private residences and businesses that must be
disturbed in order to install the project work must be protected and restored to operating
condition in its new location within forty-eight (48) hours. The equipment may be located
in a new place only if acceptable to the private homeowner.
If damage is caused by the Contractor's operation, the Contractor shall, at his expense,
repair or replace the damaged facilities promptly in accordance with the Standard
Specifications and as directed by the Authority Designee.
The cost for this work shall be included in the unit prices proposal for the various
contract items, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.
1.17 Measurement And Payment
The cost of all labor, material and equipment necessary to complete the work as
described in the plans and specifications shall be included in the contract unit prices for
each proposal item, either as a unit price, lump sum or by final pay quantity, whichever
is indicated. The contract unit price shall include all labor, material and equipment costs
necessary to complete the work, even though not shown or specified. A proposal item
will be considered complete when all necessary work has been completed and
accepted by the Authority, including site cleanup.
1.18 Final Pay Items
Not applicable.
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1.19 Drawings And Specifications (As-Builts)
The Contractor shall maintain on the job site, a set of full-size blue -line or black -line
prints, to which the Authority Designee shall have access at all times.
The Plans, Specifications, and other Contract Documents will govern the project. The
Contract Documents are intended to be complementary and cooperative and to
describe and provide for a complete project. Anything in the Specifications and not on
the Plans, or on the Plans and not in the Specifications, shall be as though shown or
mentioned in both.
While it is believed that much of the project will be shown on the Plans or indicated in
the Specifications, this does not warrant the completeness or accuracy of such
information. The Contractor shall ascertain the existence of any conditions affecting the
cost of the project, which would have been disclosed by a reasonable examination of
the site.
On these plans the Contractor shall mark all as -built conditions, locations,
configurations, and other details, which may vary from the details represented on the
original drawings. This master record of as -built conditions, including all revisions made
necessary by Addenda, Change Orders, and the like, shall be maintained up to date
during the progress of the work.
In the case of those drawings, which are superseded by final shop drawings, the as -
built drawings shall be updated by indicating how those portions are superseded.
The Authority Designee at the progress meetings shall review the as -built drawings. If
the as-builts are not made available or have not been maintained up-to-date, additional
retainage may be held for failure to submit required bi-weekly schedule updates (refer
to General Special Provisions item "Construction Schedule") or for failure to produce as-
builts that have been maintained up-to-date.
Upon completion of the work and prior to final acceptance, legible, as -built drawings
shall be turned over to the Authority, and no additional compensation will be allowed
therefor.
1.20 Differing Conditions
During the progress of the work, if subsurface or latent physical conditions are
encountered at the site differing materially from those indicated in the contract or if
unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature, differing materially from those
ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in the work provided for in
the contract, are encountered at the site, the party discovering those conditions shall
promptly notify the other party in writing of the specific differing conditions before they
are disturbed and before the affected work is performed. Contractor shall promptly
notify the Authority Designee and the Palm Desert Housing Authority by telephone and
in writing upon discovery of and before disturbing, any physical conditions differing from
those represented by approved plans and specifications. In the event this notification is
not performed, the Contractor shall assume full responsibility for necessary revisions.
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1.21 Offsite Work
Not applicable.
1.22 Noise Abatement
A maximum noise level limit of eighty-five (85) decibels at a distance of fifty (50) feet
shall apply to all construction equipment on or related to the project whether owned by
the Contractor or not. The use of excessively loud warning signals shall be avoided
except in those cases required for the protection of personnel. The use of generators or
other mechanical devices between the hours 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. shall not be
permitted unless approved by the Authority Designee.
The noise level requirement shall apply to the equipment on the job or related to the job,
including but not limited to trucks, transit mixers or transient equipment that may or may
not be owned by the Contractor. The use of loud sound signals shall be avoided in
favor of light warnings except those required by safety laws for the protection of
personnel.
Full compensation for conforming to the requirements of this section shall be
considered as included in the prices paid for the various contract items of work involved
and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.
1.23 Order Of Work
Contractor shall order equipment within 72 hours of notification of award of contract and
provide Authority Designee written confirmation of equipment orders from vendors.
The Contractor shall notify City Inspector assigned to the project, local authorities and
utility companies of his intent to begin work at least two (2) days before work is begun.
The Contractor shall cooperate with local authorities in handling traffic through the area.
1.24 Construction Schedule
Unless otherwise provided, the Contract time shall commence upon the date of
issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The work shall start within (ten) 10 consecutive
calendar days thereafter, and be diligently prosecuted to completion within the time
provided in the Specifications.
On a daily basis, the Contractor shall review the completed work and the work
scheduled for the following day with the Authority Designee. Contractor shall
coordinate with the Authority Designee to schedule units for replacement so as to
minimize impact to Authority employees. Daily schedule of work shall be agreed upon
by contractor and engineer prior to commencement of work.
Critical units, as identified on Exhibit A replaced on a given day shall be operational by
11:30 a.m. that same day. Filter rack may be installed the following day.
Compliance with the scheduling requirements of this section is of the essence of this
contract. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section may result in the
Authority retaining money from the monthly pay request.
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1.25 Hours Of Operation
Unless otherwise approved by the Authority or its designee, the Contractor shall
perform construction operations and maintenance of equipment pursuant to the times
required by Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 9.24.070 and illustrated as follows:
October 1st through April 30th
Monday through Friday: Seven a.m. to five -thirty
p.m.
Saturday: Eight a.m. to five p.m.
Sunday: None
Government code None
holidays:
May 1st through September 30th
Monday through Friday: Six a.m. to seven p.m.
Saturday: Eight a.m. to five p.m.
Sunday: None
Government code None
holidays:
Failure to observe these work hours may result in a citation being issued to the
offenders by the police department.
1.26 Authority Furnished Equipment
Authority will not furnish equipment for this project. The Contractor shall order
equipment and provide Authority Designee written confirmation of equipment orders
from vendors.
1.27 Coordination With Other Contractors
The Authority expects to have one or more separate Contractors/utility companies
working in the same area at the same time. Contractor shall coordinate and cooperate
with any and all separate Contractors at no additional cost to the Authority. Such
coordination may include, but will not be limited to, participating in regularly scheduled
or special meetings with Authority, residents, and/or other Contractors; sharing work
and materials storage areas; scheduling work to coincide with work of another
Contractor and to minimize disruption to residents; and similar tasks requested by the
Authority.
1.28 Property Owner Contact
The Contractor shall designate an employee to be the "Property Owner Contact". The
Property Owner Contact shall be available by a dedicated cell number during all work
hours for residents' complaints and concerns. Messages left prior to 5 p.m. shall be
returned that same business day. Messages left after 5 p.m. shall be returned prior to
10 a.m. the following business day. The Property Owner Contact is responsible to
address residents' concerns to the satisfaction of the resident. The Property Owner
Contact is responsible for all coordination of work on a resident's property. Residents
shall receive ninety-six (96) hours notice prior to the start of work on the resident's
particular property. The Property Owner Contact shall be available for introduction to
the residents at the pre -construction conference.
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SECTION 2 — SPECIAL PROVISIONS
(Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction)
2.1 Mobilization
The lump sum price paid for mobilization, bonds and insurance includes all costs
associated with all phases, as described in order of work, insurance, bonds, required
permits and fees, shop drawings, potholing, moving onto the job (mobilization), moving
off the job (demobilization), preparation of project schedule, project phasing,
supervision, coordination of concurrent work with other Contractors, meetings, and "as -
built" plans required to perform the work indicated in the plans and specifications.
The compensation for mobilization for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment
and incidentals , and for doing all the work involved in mobilization as specified herein
and in accordance with Section 9-3.4 of the Standard Specifications shall be considered
as included in the contract lump sum price paid and no additional compensation will be
made therefor.
2.2 Traffic Control
The Contractor shall furnish and install traffic control in accordance with the CAMUTCD
Manual and the WATCH Manual, Section 1.11 of this specification and the
Encroachment Permit.
The compensation for furnishing, placing, maintaining and removing traffic cones,
telescoping tree flags, advance warning signs, flagmen, barricades, temporary striping
and other safety devices, as required for public safety or as directed the Authority
Designee, shall be considered as included in the contract lump sum price paid and no
additional compensation will be made therefor.
2.3 Unclassified Excavation - F
Not applicable.
2.4 Finished Roadway Grading - F
Not applicable.
2.5 Removals
Items for removal as indicated in the plans shall be removed and disposed of in
accordance with Section 300-1 of the Standard Specifications.
2.6 Adjust Valve To Grade
Not applicable.
2.7 Asphalt Concrete
In the event of restoration, asphalt concrete shall be in accordance with the Standard
Specifications, latest edition.
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2.8 Class 2 Aggregate Base
Not applicable.
2.9 Concrete Construction
In the event of restoration, concrete construction shall be in accordance with the
Standard Specifications, latest edition.
2.10 Barricade
Not applicable.
2.11 Asphalt Concrete Dike
Not applicable.
2.12 Irrigation Sleeves
In the event of restoration, irrigation sleeves shall be in accordance with the Standard
Specifications, latest edition.
2.13 Concrete Structures
Not applicable.
2.14 High Density Polyethylene Pipe
Not applicable.
2.15 Rock Slope Protection
Not applicable.
2.16 Pavement Marking - Paint
Not applicable.
2.17 Roadside Signs
Not applicable.
2.18 HVAC Units
The compensation for furnishing all materials, appurtenances, equipment, machinery,
tools, supervision, labor, transportation and incidentals, as required for removal and
installation of the HVAC units Proposal), shall be considered as included in the contract
lump sum price paid and no additional compensation will be made therefor.
2.19 Operator unit for i-Vu
Not applicable.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. MAP OF PROPERTIES
2. LIST OF PROPERTY ADDRESSES
3. EPA STANDARDS
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES
MIXED MULTI -FAMILY APARTMENTS
CALIFORNIA VILLAS
77-107 California Drive
DESERT POINTE
43-805 Monterey Avenue
LAGUNA PALMS
73-875 Santa Rosa Way
NEIGHBORS Office located at Desert Pointe
73-535 Santa Rosa Way
ONE QUAIL PLACE
72-600 Fred Waring Drive
PALM VILLAGE Office located at Laguna Palms
73-650 Santa Rosa Way
TAOS PALMS office located at Desert Pointe
44-830 Las Palmas Avenue
# Units
141
64
48
24
384
36
16
SENIOR APARTMENTS
CANDLEWOOD Office located at Catalina Gardens
74000 - 74002 Shadow Mountain Drive
CATALINA GARDENS
73-600A Catalina Way
LA ROCCA VILLAS Office located at Las Serenas
42-135 Golden Eagle Lane
LAS SERENAS
73-315 Country Club Drive
THE PUEBLOS Office located at Catalina Gardens
73-695 Santa Rosa Way
SAGECREST SENIOR Office located at Catalina Gardens
73-811 Santa Rosa Way
Property Manager
Aine Lopez
Grisel Lopez
Maribel Rios
Grisel Lopez
Adelle Alcala
Maritrel Rios
Grisel Lopez
30 Carolyn Catafusci
72 Carolyn Catalusci
27 Mariana Renteria
150 Mariana Renteria
15 Carolyn Catalusci
14 Carolyn Catalusci
Tel / Fax
Tel: 345-0452
Fax: 345-1063
Tel: 340-6945
Fax: 340-0735
Tel: 836-1455
Fax: 836-1557
Tel: 340-6945
Fax: 340-0735
Te1:568-9835
Fax: 341-6810
I Tel: 836-1455
Ij Fax: 836-1557
Tel: 340-6945
Fax: 340-0735
Tel: 568-3640
Fax: 346-9560
Tel: 568-3640
Fax: 346-9560
Tel: 773-9040
Fax: 346-9650
Tel: 773-9040
Fax: 346-9650
Tel: 568-3640
Fax: 346-9560
Tel: 568-3640
Fax: 346-9560
13.0
1605.1
Table C-2
Standards for Single Phase Air -Cooled Air Conditioners with Cooling Capacity Less than 65,000 Btu per Hour and
Single Phase Air -Source Heat Pumps with Cooling Capacity Less than 65,000 Btu per Hour, Not Subject to EPAct
Appliance
Minimum Efficiency
Effective January 23, 2006 Effective January 1, 2015
Average Off -
Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Mode Power
SEER HSPF SEER HSPF EER Consumption
P„ „if (watts)
Split system air
conditioners with
rated cooling 14.0 12.2 30
capacity < 45.000
Btu/hour'
Split system air
conditioners with
rated cooling 14.0 11.7 30
capacity ? 45,000
Btu/hour'
Split system heat
pumps
Single package air
conditioners'
Single package heat
pumps
Space constrained
air conditioners - 12.0 12.0 - 30
split system
Space constrained
heat pumps - split 12.0 7.4 12.0 7.4 33
system
Space constrained
air conditioners - 12.0 12.0 30
single package
Space constrained
heat pumps - single 12.0 7.4 12.0 7 4 33
package
Small duct. high
velocity air 13.0 13.0 30
conditioner systems
Small duct, high
velocity heat pump 13.0 7.7 13.0 7.7 30
systems
' See 10 C.F.R. section 430.32(c) for less stringent federal standards applcable to these units that are manufactured on or
after January 1, 2015 and installed in states other than Arizona, California, Nevada. or New Mexico
13.0 7.7 14.0
13.0 14.0
13.0 7.7 14.0
8.2
8.0
11.0
33
30
33
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