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AGREEMENT FOR POST-EMERGENT WEED CONTROL SERVICES
(PLANT-TEK, INC.)
,THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the 3 day of
2011, by and between the CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT, a^ublic Agency organized under the Municipal Water Act of 1911, and a Subsidiary
District of the City of Carlsbad, referred to as ("CMWD"), and PLANT-TEK, INC., a California
corporation, ("Contractor").
RECITALS
CMWD requires the professional services of a Post-Emergent Weed Control and insect
control at the Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility that is experienced in post-emergent weed
control and insect control. Contractor has the necessary experience in providing these
professional services, has submitted a proposal to CMWD and has affirmed its willingness and
ability to perform such work.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants
contained herein, CMWD and Contractor agree as follows:
1. Scope of Work. CMWD retains Contractor to perform, and Contractor agrees to render,
those services (the "Services") that are defined in Exhibit "A", attached and incorporated by this
reference in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
2. Term. This Agreement will be effective for a period of one (1) year from the date first
above written.
3. Compensation. The total fee payable for the Services to be performed will be not to
exceed one thousand six hundred seventy dollars ($1,670). No other compensation for the
Services will be allowed except for items covered by subsequent amendments to this
Agreement. CMWD reserves the right to withhold a ten percent (10%) retention until CMWD has
accepted the work and/or the Services specified in Exhibit "A."
4. Status of Contractor. Contractor will perform the Services as an independent contractor
and in pursuit of Contractor's independent calling, and not as an employee of CMWD.
Contractor will be under the control of CMWD only as to the results to be accomplished.
5. Indemnification. Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its
officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against all claims, damages, losses and
expenses including attorneys fees arising out of the performance of the work described herein
caused by any negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor, any
subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts
any of them may be liable.
The parties expressly agree that any payment, attorney's fee, costs or expense City
incurs or makes to or on behalf of an injured employee under the City's self-administered
workers' compensation is included as a loss, expense or cost for the purposes of this section,
and that this section will survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement.
6. Insurance. Contractor will obtain and maintain policies of commercial general liability
insurance, automobile liability insurance, a combined policy of workers' compensation,
employers liability insurance, and professional liability insurance from an insurance company
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authorized to transact the business of insurance in the State of California which has a current
rating in the Best's Key Rating guide of at least A- VII OR with a surplus line insurer on the State of
California's List of Eligible Surplus Line Insurers (LESLI) with a rating in the latest Best's Key Rating Guide
of at least "A:X", in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000)) each, unless
otherwise authorized and approved by the General Counsel or the Executive Manager.
Contractor will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional Liability, which will be written
as claims-made coverage. The insurance will be in force during the life of this Agreement and
will not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the CMWD by certified mail.
CMWD and the City of Carlsbad will be named as additional insureds on General and
Automobile liability. Contractor will furnish certificates of insurance to CMWD, with
endorsements to CMWD prior to CMWD's execution of this Agreement.
7. Conflict of Interest. CMWD will evaluate Contractor's duties pursuant to this Agreement
to determine whether disclosure under the Political Reform Act and CMWD's Conflict of Interest
Code is required of Contractor or any of Contractor's employees, agents or subcontractors.
Should it be determined that disclosure is required, Contractor or Contractor's employees,
agents, or subcontractors will complete and file with the Secretary of the Board those schedules
specified by CMWD and contained in the Statement of Economic Interests Form 700.
8. Compliance With Laws. Contractor will comply with all applicable local, state and federal
laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment and will obtain and maintain a
City of Carlsbad Business License for the term of this Agreement.
9. Termination. CMWD or Contractor may terminate this Agreement at any time after a
discussion, and written notice to the other party. CMWD will pay Contractor's costs for services
delivered up to the time of termination, if the services have been delivered in accordance with
the Agreement.
10. Claims and Lawsuits. By signing this Agreement, Contractor agrees it may be subject to
civil penalties for the filing of false claims as set forth in the California False Claims Act,
Government Code sections 12650, et seq., and Carlsbad Municipal Code Sections 3.32.025, et
seq. Contractor further acknowledges that debarment by another jurisdiction is grounds for the
Carlsbad Municipal Water District to terminate this Agreement.
11. Venue and Jurisdiction. Contractor agrees and stipulates that the proper venue and
jurisdiction for resolution of any disputes between the parties arising out of this Agreement is the
State Superior Court, San Diego County, California.
12. Assignment. Contractor may assign neither this Agreement nor any part of it, nor any
monies due or to become due under it, without the prior written consent of CMWD.
13. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended by mutual consent of CMWD and
Contractor. Any amendment will be in writing, signed by both parties, with a statement of
estimated changes in charges or time schedule.
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14. Authority. The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced in it
on behalf of Contractor each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right and
actual authority to bind Contractor to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
PLANT-TEK, INC., a California
corporation
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT, a Public Agency organized
under the Municipal Water Act of 1911,
and a Subsidiary District of the City of
Carlsbad
// (sign here)Utilities Director
ATTEST:
LORRAINE M. WOOD
Secretary
(prirft name/title)C.H/EF
(e-mail address^
If required by CMWD, proper notarial acknowledgment of execution by contractor must be
attached. If a Corporation, Agreement must be signed by one corporate officer from each of the
following two groups.
*Group A:
Chairman,
President, or
Vice-President
*Group B:
Secretary,
Assistant Secretary,
CFOor
Assistant Treasurer
Otherwise, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant
secretary under corporate seal empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RONALD L, General Counsel
J^epQTy General Counsel
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Exhibit "A"
Plant-Tek, Inc
20110 Elfin Forest Lane #B
Rscondido, CA 92029
(760)471-6420 Office
(760)471-9415 FAX
Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility
Attn; William E Plummer
1635 Faraday Ave
ESTIMATE
Jul-13-2011
Estimate Site
Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility
Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility
6220 Avenida Encinas
Phone:
FAX
760-602-2768
Gate Code
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Map Code:
SERVlCKJobEsiimaec
Bare Ground
Weeds:Posi-emerger»i
Credit Extra/NuFarm
No Foam A/Creative Mktirtg & Res
Myoporum:thrips
Imida E-Pro 2F/Eligra, U.C
Wisdom TC Flowable/Aitivac
Pentra-Bark/Quest Prod Corp
Comments:
Mr. William Plummer,
Thank you for contacting Plant-Tek, Inc. for this proposal.
I recommend treatment of the 76,00fiq ft area that we examined with generic roundup herbicide (glyphosate)
for control of the weeds. Some areas may require two treatments for complete control. The cost for treatment is
$1140. This price includes a follow-up treatment to be made 2 weeks after the first.
I agree that a rock mulch cover of the area would be an excellent solution. However, before the rock is placed,
I recommend that we apply a long lasting pre-einergem herbicide for weed prevention. This treatment should be
re-applied annually for excellent weed control / prevention.
Secondly, the 27 myoporum shrubs located along the north edge of the property would benefit from treatment
for thrips insect control. The cost for treatment is $265 per application. Two applications should be made 60
days apart to allow the shrubs to re-grow leaves. Thereafter, quarterly or bi-annual treatments will keep the
shrubs healthy.
Sincerely,
Jack Olmstead, M.A.,
Licensed California Agricultural Pest Control Adviser
This estimate was prepared by Jack Olmstead and is good for 60 days, Dat<!;
i Please proceed with this work. Authorized by:
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