HomeMy WebLinkAboutSan Diego California Window Cleaning; 2009-08-31; PWGS463AGREEMENT FOR WINDOW AND SKYLIGHT CLEANING SERVICES
(San Diego California Window Cleaning)
PWGS463
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the ^/ day of
^ /" _ , 2009, by and between the CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal
corporalon, ("City"), and San Diego California Window Cleaning, a Sole Proprietor,
("Contractor").
RECITALS
A. City requires the services of a Window and Skylight Cleaning Contractor
that is experienced in providing routine, recurring and usual commercial window and
skylight cleaning services necessary for the protection and preservation of City owned
or maintained facilities for their intended purposes.
B. Contractor has the necessary experience in providing services and advice
related to providing routine, recurring and usual commercial window and skylight
cleaning services necessary for the protection and preservation of City owned or
maintained facilities for their intended purposes.
C. Selection of Contractor is expected to achieve the desired results in an
expedited fashion.
D. Contractor has submitted a proposal to City and has affirmed its
willingness and ability to perform such work.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants
contained herein, City and Contractor agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF WORK
City retains Contractor to perform, and Contractor agrees to render, those services (the
"Services") that are defined in attached Exhibit "A", which is incorporated by this
reference in accordance with this Agreement's terms and conditions. The Contractor
will perform window and skylight cleaning services as scheduled and as authorized on
an agreed price basis as specified in the Contractor's bid. Nothing in this agreement is
intended to create an exclusive arrangement between City and Contractor. The City
reserves the right to procure window and skylight cleaning services from other vendors
as the City deems appropriate.
2. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE
While performing the Services, Contractor will exercise the reasonable professional
care and skill customarily exercised by reputable members of Contractor's profession
practicing in the Metropolitan Southern California Area, and will use reasonable
diligence and best judgment while exercising its professional skill and expertise.
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3. TERM
The term of this Agreement will be effective for a period of one-year from the date first
above written. The City Manager may amend the Agreement to extend it for four
additional one year periods or parts thereof in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Five
Thousand dollars ($25,000) per Agreement year. Extensions will be based upon a
satisfactory review of Contractor's performance, City needs, and appropriation of funds
by the City Council. The parties will prepare a written amendment indicating the
effective date and length of the extended Agreement.
4. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
5. COMPENSATION
The total fee payable for the Services to be performed during the initial Agreement term
will be Twenty-Five Thousand dollars ($25,000). No other compensation for the
Services will be allowed except for items covered by subsequent amendments to this
Agreement. The City reserves the right to withhold a ten percent (10%) retention until
City has accepted the work and/or Services specified in Exhibit "A".
Incremental payments, if applicable, should be made as outlined in attached Exhibit "A".
(10%) retention until City has accepted the work and/or Services specified in the
Contractor's proposal.
The Contractor will perform work in accordance with all applicable Carlsbad
Municipal Code sections, California codes, OSHA standards and any other
regulatory requirements.
The Contractor shall submit invoices to the Public Works Superintendent, or his
authorized representative by the 5th day of the month for work performed in the
previous month under this contract. The Contractor shall provide detailed records of
all work performed and include all required reports of systems and/or equipment(s)
serviced or repaired. Failure to provide the required documents, invoices, and
reports will result in the City of Carlsbad withholding payment to the Contractor until
all the required documentation, including supplier invoices for parts, are provided to
the City.
If an increase in compensation for service in succeeding option periods is requested,
the Contractor must provide detailed supporting documentation to justify the
requested rate increase. The City will evaluate the requested increase, and the City
reserves the right to accept or reject the Contractor's requested compensation
increase. This Agreement's annual compensation terms may be adjusted by a
mutually agreeable amount based on and no greater than the San Diego Consumer
Price Index changes over the previous contract term. Requests for price changes
must be made by the Contractor in writing sixty (60) days before the end of the then-
current agreement year and is subject to negotiation or rejection by the City.
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6. STATUS OF CONTRACTOR
Contractor will perform the Services in Contractor's own way as an independent
contractor and in pursuit of Contractor's independent calling, and not as an employee of
City. Contractor will be under control of City only as to the result to be accomplished,
but will consult with City as necessary. The persons used by Contractor to provide
services under this Agreement will not be considered employees of City for any
purposes.
The payment made to Contractor pursuant to the Agreement will be the full and
complete compensation to which Contractor is entitled. City will not make any federal or
state tax withholdings on behalf of Contractor or its agents, employees or
subcontractors. City will not be required to pay any workers' compensation insurance or
unemployment contributions on behalf of Contractor or its employees or subcontractors.
Contractor agrees to indemnify City within thirty (30) days for any tax, retirement
contribution, social security, overtime payment, unemployment payment or workers'
compensation payment which City may be required to make on behalf of Contractor or
any agent, employee, or subcontractor of Contractor for work done under this
Agreement. At the City's election, City may deduct the indemnification amount from any
balance owing to Contractor.
7. SUBCONTRACTING
Contractor will not subcontract any portion of the Services without prior written approval
of City. If Contractor subcontracts any of the Services, Contractor will be fully
responsible to City for the acts and omissions of Contractor's subcontractor and of the
persons either directly or indirectly employed by the subcontractor, as Contractor is for
the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Contractor. Nothing contained
in this Agreement will create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor of
Contractor and City. Contractor will be responsible for payment of subcontractors.
Contractor will bind every subcontractor and every subcontractor of a subcontractor by
the terms of this Agreement applicable to Contractor's work unless specifically noted to
the contrary in the subcontract and approved in writing by City.
8. OTHER CONTRACTORS
The City reserves the right to employ other Contractors in connection with the Services.
9. 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
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purposes of this section, and that this section will survive the expiration or early
termination of this Agreement.
10. INSURANCE
Contractor will obtain and maintain for the duration of the Agreement and any and all
amendments, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property
which may arise out of or in connection with performance of the services by Contractor
or Contractor's agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The insurance
will be obtained from an insurance carrier admitted and authorized to do business in the
State of California. The insurance carrier is required to have a current Best's Key Rating
of not less than "A-:VH". 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".
10.1 Coverages and Limits.
Contractor will maintain the types of coverages and minimum limits indicated below,
unless City Attorney or City Manager approves a lower amount. These minimum
amounts of coverage will not constitute any limitations or cap on Contractor's
indemnification obligations under this Agreement. City, its officers, agents and
employees make no representation that the limits of the insurance specified to be
carried by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement are adequate to protect Contractor. If
Contractor believes that any required insurance coverage is inadequate, Contractor will
obtain such additional insurance coverage, as Contractor deems adequate, at
Contractor's sole expense.
10.1.1 Commercial General Liability Insurance. $1.000.000 combined
single-limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If the
submitted policies contain aggregate limits, general aggregate limits will apply
separately to the work under this Agreement or the general aggregate will be twice the
required per occurrence limit.
10.1.2 Automobile Liability (if the use of an automobile is involved for
Contractor's work for City). $1,000,000 combined single-limit per accident for bodily
injury and property damage.
10.1.3 Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. Workers'
Compensation limits as required by the California Labor Code. Workers' Compensation
will not be required if Contractor has no employees and provides, to City's satisfaction, a
declaration stating this.
10.2. Additional Provisions. Contractor will ensure that the policies of insurance
required under this Agreement contain, or are endorsed to contain, the following
provisions:
10.2.1 The City will be named as an additional insured on General
Liability.
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10.2.2 Contractor will obtain occurrence coverage.
10.2.3 This insurance will be in force during the life of the Agreement and
any extensions of it and will not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice
to City sent by certified mail pursuant to the Notice provisions of this Agreement.
10.3 Providing Certificates of Insurance and Endorsements. Prior to City's execution
of this Agreement, Contractor will furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements to
City.
10.4 Failure to Maintain Coverage. If Contractor fails to maintain any of these
insurance coverages, then City will have the option to declare Contractor in breach, or
may purchase replacement insurance or pay the premiums that are due on existing
policies in order to maintain the required coverages. Contractor is responsible for any
payments made by City to obtain or maintain insurance and City may collect these
payments from Contractor or deduct the amount paid from any sums due Contractor
under this Agreement.
10.5 Submission of Insurance Policies. City reserves the right to require, at anytime,
complete and certified copies of any or all required insurance policies and
endorsements.
11. BUSINESS LICENSE
Contractor will obtain and maintain a City of Carlsbad Business License for the term of
the Agreement, as may be amended from time-to-time.
12. ACCOUNTING RECORDS
Contractor will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs incurred
under this Agreement. All records will be clearly identifiable. Contractor will allow a
representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make
transcripts or copies of records and any other documents created pursuant to this
Agreement. Contractor will allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings,
and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of
final payment under this Agreement.
13. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All work product produced by Contractor or its agents, employees, and subcontractors
pursuant to this Agreement is the property of City. In the event this Agreement is
terminated, all work product produced by Contractor or its agents, employees and
subcontractors pursuant to this Agreement will be delivered at once to City. Contractor
will have the right to make one (1) copy of the work product for Contractor's records.
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14. COPYRIGHTS
Contractor agrees that all copyrights that arise from the services will be vested in City
and Contractor relinquishes all claims to the copyrights in favor of City.
15. NOTICES
The name of the persons who are authorized to give written notices or to receive written
notice on behalf of City and on behalf of Contractor under this Agreement.
For City: For Contractor:
Name Thomas Moore Name J. C. Garbero
Title Facilities & Streets Superintendent Title Owner
Department Public Works. Facilities Address 7770 Regents Rd Ste 113-615
City of Carlsbad San Diego. CA 92122
Address 405 Oak Avenue Phone No. (858) 453-8376
Carlsbad. CA 92008
Phone No. (760) 434-2941
Each party will notify the other immediately of any changes of address that would
require any notice or delivery to be directed to another address.
16. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
City will evaluate Contractor's duties pursuant to this Agreement to determine whether
disclosure under the Political Reform Act and City'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 affected employees,
agents, or subcontractors will complete and file with the City Clerk those schedules
specified by City and contained in the Statement of Economic Interests Form 700.
Contractor, for Contractor and on behalf of Contractor's agents, employees,
subcontractors and consultants warrants that by execution of this Agreement, that they
have no interest, present or contemplated, in the projects affected by this Agreement.
Contractor further warrants that neither Contractor, nor Contractor's agents, employees,
subcontractors and consultants have any ancillary real property, business interests or
income that will be affected by this Agreement or, alternatively, that Contractor will file
with the City an affidavit disclosing this interest.
17. GENERAL COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Contractor will keep fully informed of federal, state and local laws and ordinances and
regulations which in any manner affect those employed by Contractor, or in any way
affect the performance of the Services by Contractor. Contractor will at all times observe
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and comply with these laws, ordinances, and regulations and will be responsible for the
compliance of Contractor's services with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations.
Contractor will be aware of the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act
of 1986 and will comply with those requirements, including, but not limited to, verifying
the eligibility for employment of all agents, employees, subcontractors and consultants
that the services required by this Agreement.
18. DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT PROHIBITED
Contractor will comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations
prohibiting discrimination and harassment.
19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
If a dispute should arise regarding the performance of the Services the following
procedure will be used to resolve any questions of fact or interpretation not otherwise
settled by agreement between the parties. Representatives of Contractor or City will
reduce such questions, and their respective views, to writing. A copy of such
documented dispute will be forwarded to both parties involved along with recommended
methods of resolution, which would be of benefit to both parties. The representative
receiving the letter will reply to the letter along with a recommended method of
resolution within ten (10) business days. If the resolution thus obtained is unsatisfactory
to the aggrieved party, a letter outlining the disputes will be forwarded to the City
Manager. The City Manager will consider the facts and solutions recommended by each
party and may then opt to direct a solution to the problem. In such cases, the action of
the City Manager will be binding upon the parties involved, although nothing in this
procedure will prohibit the parties from seeking remedies available to them at law.
20. TERMINATION
In the event of the Contractor's failure to prosecute, deliver, or perform the Services,
City may terminate this Agreement for nonperformance by notifying Contractor by
certified mail of the termination. If City decides to abandon or indefinitely postpone the
work or services contemplated by this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement
upon written notice to Contractor. Upon notification of termination, Contractor has five
(5) business days to deliver any documents owned by City and all work in progress to
City address contained in this Agreement. City will make a determination of fact based
upon the work product delivered to City and of the percentage of work that Contractor
has performed which is usable and of worth to City in having the Agreement completed.
Based upon that finding City will determine the final payment of the Agreement.
Either party upon tendering thirty (30) days written notice to the other party may
terminate this Agreement. In this event and upon request of City, Contractor will
assemble the work product and put it in order for proper filing and closing and deliver it
to City. Contractor will be paid for work performed to the termination date; however, the
total will not exceed the lump sum fee payable under this Agreement. City will make the
final determination as to the portions of tasks completed and the compensation to be
made.
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21. COVENANTS AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
Contractor warrants that Contractor has not employed or retained any company or
person, other than a bona fide employee working for Contractor, to solicit or secure this
Agreement, and that Contractor has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person,
other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift,
or any other consideration contingent upon, or resulting from, the award or making of
this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City will have the right to annul
this Agreement without liability, or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price
or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of the fee, commission,
percentage, brokerage fees, gift, or contingent fee.
22. CLAIMS AND LAWSUITS
By signing this Agreement, Contractor agrees that any Agreement claim submitted to
City must be asserted as part of the Agreement process as set forth in this Agreement
and not in anticipation of litigation or in conjunction with litigation. Contractor
acknowledges that if a false claim is submitted to City, it may be considered fraud and
Contractor may be subject to criminal prosecution. Contractor acknowledges that
California Government Code sections 12650 et seq.. the False Claims Act applies to
this Agreement and, provides for civil penalties where a person knowingly submits a
false claim to a public entity. These provisions include false claims made with deliberate
ignorance of the false information or in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of
information. If City seeks to recover penalties pursuant to the False Claims Act, it is
entitled to recover its litigation costs, including attorney's fees. Contractor acknowledges
that the filing of a false claim may subject Contractor to an administrative debarment
proceeding as the result of which Contractor may be prevented to act as a Contractor
on any public work or improvement for a period of up to five (5) years. Contractor
acknowledges debarment by another jurisdiction is grounds for City to terminate this
Agreement.
23. JURISDICTIONS AND VENUE
Any action at law or in equity brought by either of the parties for the purpose of
enforcing a right or rights provided for by this Agreement will be tried in a court of
competent jurisdiction in the County of San Diego, State of California, and the parties
waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in these proceedings to any
other county.
24. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
It is mutually understood and agreed that this Agreement will be binding upon City and
Contractor and their respective successors. Neither this Agreement or any part of it nor
any monies due or to become due under it may be assigned by Contractor without the
prior consent of City, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated
by it, along with the purchase order for this Agreement and its provisions, embody the
entire Agreement and understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter
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of it. In case of conflict, the terms of the Agreement supersede the purchase order.
Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions may be amended, modified, waived or
discharged except in a writing signed by both parties.
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26. 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.
CONTACTOR CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal
corporation of the/State of California
(print name/title)._ 0
(e-mail address)
By:
(sign here)
A/
(prjnHlame/title)/
(e-mail address)
If required by City, 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,
CFO or 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 R. BALL, City Attorney
By:.
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AGREEMENT FOR WINDOW AND SKYLIGHT CLEANING SERVICES
(San Diego California Window Cleaning)
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Contractor shall provide all necessary tools, equipment, materials,
knowledge and labor to provide window cleaning, skylight cleaning and
related services to City of Carlsbad Facilities as requested. Services
include bur are not limited to removal and cleaning of window screens,
interior and exterior window and other related glass cleaning per the City
of Carlsbad's attached specifications and manufacturers cleaning
specifications. Examples of work include but are not limited to:
a. Removal, cleaning (with no streaking or spotting) and replacement
of window screens (clean screens) in all facilities equipped with
screens.
b. Removal & cleaning (with no streaking, spotting or scratching) of
any materials on the windows included but not limited to: tape,
calcium, stickers, gum, etc.
c. Open, remove, replace and protect blinds, draperies or other
window coverings as needed to perform the required services.
d. Cleaning of interior windows, interior glass and glass skylights at
the frequency required in the attached bid.
e. Cleaning of exterior windows and glass skylights at the frequency
required in the attached bid.
f. Cleaning of exterior windows and interior windows of the atrium at
Georgina Cole & Dove Libraries, Faraday and the Safety Center.
g. Note that all facilities are not equipped with skylights.
h. The netting in the garage at Fire Station 5 is to remain undisturbed
and this contract will not include the cleaning of the interior of the
skylight or interior windows on each end of the skylight.
2. The Contractor shall provide personnel who are experienced in the type of
work specified and shall perform all services in a workmanlike manger
within the time allotted for each facility on the interior and exterior bidding
schedule.
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3. The Contractor shall provide a safe work environment including adherence
to all safety requirements for its employees and shall provide safe access
and egress for City employees and the general public.
4. The Contractor shall return all areas surrounding his work locations to the
condition prior to his performance of services. Any damages caused by
the Contracted crews will be the Contractor's responsibility.
5. For each specific jobsite, the Contractor shall obtain approval of materials
and cleaning methods to be used from a designated City representative.
6. The Contractor will provide all materials to be used in the performance of
his duties and all such materials shall be included in the bid price for said
services including but not limited to a City of Carlsbad water meter.
7. Working days and hours shall be as specified in the attached bid. The
Contractor shall provide a Semi-annual Schedule of cleaning services for
approval by the City of Carlsbad's assigned representative. For each
specific jobsite, the Contractor shall obtain approval of workdays and
hours from a designated City representative. The City reserves the right
to require the contractor to re-schedule his services to avoid conflicts with
City functions. Note that designated services will be required after normal
working hours, on holidays and weekends, and on specified dates and at
specified times as noted on the bid. These items shall be performed at
the bid price. No additional compensation will be provided for these
scheduled cleaning events. The City will require the contractor to
reschedule exterior window cleaning services during actual rain events
and when the National Weather Service Detailed 7-Day forecast predicts
the Chance of Measurable Rain in the City of Carlsbad exceeds 20%.
(Website) http://www.nws.noaa.gov/
8. The Contractor is advised that the following facilities contain antique
windows and furnishings and shall require special handling to include
protection of surrounding areas and furnishing from damage from
performance of cleaning services: Heritage House, Magee House and the
Convention & Visitors Bureau Information Center.
9. Best Management Practices
a. Contractor will incorporate and comply with all applicable Best
Management Practices (BMPs) during the completion of this
agreement. All work must be in compliance with the San Diego
Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) permit, Carlsbad
Municipal Code and the City of Carlsbad Jurisdictional Urban
Runoff Management Plan (JURMP) incorporated herein by
reference.
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b. The CONTRACTOR shall indicate in his proposal methods of
compliance, equipment utilized to insure compliance, training of
staff and experience in compliance with environmental regulations.
If in the opinion of the project manager, the Contractor is not in
compliance with this provision CITY reserves the right to implement
BMP's to the maximum extent practical, and deduct payment due
or back charge the Contractor for implementation with a 15%
markup for administration and overhead.
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