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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVista Tree Service Inc; 2021-06-02; PSA21-1416UTILPSA21-1416UTIL General Counsel Approved Version 6/12/18 1 AGREEMENT FOR TREE REMOVAL AND STUMP GRINDING SERVICES VISTA TREE SERVICE, INC. THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the _____________________ day of _________________________________, 2021, by and between the Carlsbad Municipal Water District, a Public Agency organized under the Municipal Water Act of 1911, and a Subsidiary District of the City of Carlsbad, ("CMWD"), and Vista Tree Service, Inc., a California corporation, ("Contractor”). RECITALS CMWD requires the professional services of a consultant that is experienced in tree removal and stump grinding. 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 sixty (60) working days from the date first above written. 3. COMPENSATION The total fee payable for the Services to be performed will be five thousand two hundred dollars ($5,200). 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. PREVAILING WAGE RATES Any construction, alteration, demolition, repair, and maintenance work, including work performed during design and preconstruction such as inspection and land surveying work, cumulatively exceeding $1,000 and performed under this Agreement are subject to state prevailing wage laws. The general prevailing rate of wages, for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the contract, shall be those as determined by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to the Section 1770, 1773 and 1773.1 of the California Labor Code. Pursuant to Section 1773.2 of the California Labor code, a current copy of applicable wage rates is on file in the office of the City Engineer. Contractor shall not pay less than the said specified prevailing rates of wages to all such workers employed by him or her in the execution of the Agreement. Contractor and any subcontractors shall comply with Section 1776 of the California Labor Code, which generally requires keeping accurate payroll records, verifying and certifying payroll records, and making them available for inspection. Contractor shall require any subcontractors to comply with Section 1776. DocuSign Envelope ID: 6A2AE91E-14BE-4F7A-88FB-90333DA376D3 2nd June PSA21-1416UTIL General Counsel Approved Version 6/12/18 2 5. 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. 6. INDEMNIFICATION Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless CMWD and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorney’s 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 CMWD incurs or makes to or on behalf of an injured employee under the CMWD’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. 7. 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 authorized to transact the business of insurance in the State of California which has a current Best's Key Rating of not less than "A-:VII"; OR with a surplus line insurer on the State of California’s List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers (LASLI) with a rating in the latest Best’s Key Rating Guide of at least “A:X”; OR an alien non-admitted insurer listed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) latest quarterly listings report, in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) each, unless otherwise authorized and approved by the Risk Manager or the City 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 CMWD by certified mail. CMWD will be named as additional insured on General Liability which shall provide primary coverage to CMWD. The full limits available to the named insured shall also be available and applicable to CMWD as an additional insured. Contractor will furnish certificates of insurance to CMWD with endorsements to CMWD, prior to CMWD’s execution of this Agreement. 8. NOTICES The name of the persons who are authorized to give written notices or to receive written notice on behalf of CMWD and on behalf of Contractor under this Agreement. For CMWD For Contractor Name Andrew Wilson Name Mike Grande Title Utilities Supervisor Title Project Manager Carlsbad Municipal Water District Address 2270 Bautista Ave Address 5950 El Camino Real Vista, CA 92084 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone 760-801-1700 Phone 760-802-5720 E-mail vistatreesvc@gmail.com DocuSign Envelope ID: 6A2AE91E-14BE-4F7A-88FB-90333DA376D3 PSA21-1416UTIL General Counsel Approved Version 6/12/18 3 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. 9. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Contractor shall file a Conflict of Interest Statement with the City Clerk in accordance with the requirements of the City of Carlsbad Conflict of Interest Code. The Contractor shall report investments or interests in all categories. Yes No 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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 CMWD to terminate this Agreement. 13. JURISDICTIONS AND VENUE 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. /// /// /// /// /// DocuSign Envelope ID: 6A2AE91E-14BE-4F7A-88FB-90333DA376D3 PSA21-1416UTIL General Counsel Approved Version 6/12/18 4 16. 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. CONTRACTOR CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, a Public Agency organized under the Municipal Water Act of 1911, and a Subsidiary District of the City of Carlsbad VISTA TREE SERVICE, INC., a California corporation By: By: (sign here) Vicki V. Quiram, General Manager, as authorized by the Executive Manager Michael E. Grande, President & Secretary (print name/title) By: (sign here) (print name/title) 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 Group B Chairman, Secretary, President, or Assistant Secretary, Vice-President 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: CELIA A. BREWER, General Counsel By: _____________________________ Assistant General Counsel DocuSign Envelope ID: 6A2AE91E-14BE-4F7A-88FB-90333DA376D3 PSA21-1416UTIL General Counsel Approved Version 6/12/18 5 EXHIBIT “A” SCOPE OF SERVICES Tree Removal and Stump Grinding Services Task Quantity Unit Price Extended Price Contractor to provide all equipment, tools and staff necessary to remove four (4) eucalyptus trees on south fence line of CMWD’s D3 site property 4 $1,125.00 $4,500.00 Contractor to grind four (4) stumps to even ground level 4 $175.00 $700.00 TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,200.00 * *Includes taxes, fees, expenses and all other costs. Notes: • CMWD is responsible for Contractor’s access to D3 property site. • Contractor to remove and properly dispose of all debris from the tree removal and stump grinding process. DocuSign Envelope ID: 6A2AE91E-14BE-4F7A-88FB-90333DA376D3 03/15/2021 Hatter, Williams & Purdy Insurance 2230 Faraday Ave Carlsbad CA 92008 Nickie Einertson (760) 795-2002 (760) 929-0534 neinertson@hwpinsurance.com Vista Tree Service, Inc. 2270 Bautista Ave Vista CA 92084 Greenwich Insurance Company 22322 California Automobile Ins. Co.38342 ICW 27847 Greenwich Insurance Company 22322 21-22 Master A Y Y NPC100284501 02/04/2021 02/04/2022 1,000,000 100,000 5,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 B Y Y BA040000045907 09/02/2020 09/02/2021 1,000,000 A NEC600510003 02/04/2021 02/04/2022 2,000,000 2,000,000 C Y Y WSD505094201 10/01/2020 10/01/2021 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 D Arborist Workmanship Error Liability NPC100284501 02/04/2021 02/04/2022 Per Occurrence 1,000,000 Aggregate 2,000,000 The City of Carlsbad is named Additional Insured if required by written contractRE: All projects as covered by these policies30 days notice of cancellation except 10 days notice for nonpayment of premium City of Carlsbad/CMWD c/o Exigis Insurance Compliance Services PO Box 947 Murrieta CA 92564 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED INACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE INSURER F : INSURER E : INSURER D : INSURER C : INSURER B : INSURER A : NAIC # NAME:CONTACT (A/C, No):FAX E-MAILADDRESS: PRODUCER (A/C, No, Ext):PHONE INSURED REVISION NUMBER:CERTIFICATE NUMBER:COVERAGES IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement onthis certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIESBELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. OTHER: (Per accident) (Ea accident) $ $ N / A SUBRWVDADDLINSD THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THISCERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. $ $ $ $PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY (Per accident) BODILY INJURY (Per person) COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT AUTOS ONLY AUTOSAUTOS ONLY NON-OWNED SCHEDULEDOWNED ANY AUTO AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY Y / N WORKERS COMPENSATIONAND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?(Mandatory in NH) DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS belowIf yes, describe under ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE $ $ $ E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE E.L. EACH ACCIDENT EROTH-STATUTEPER LIMITS(MM/DD/YYYY)POLICY EXP(MM/DD/YYYY)POLICY EFFPOLICY NUMBERTYPE OF INSURANCELTRINSR DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) EXCESS LIAB UMBRELLA LIAB $EACH OCCURRENCE $AGGREGATE $ OCCUR CLAIMS-MADE DED RETENTION $ $PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $GENERAL AGGREGATE $PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $MED EXP (Any one person) $EACH OCCURRENCEDAMAGE TO RENTED $PREMISES (Ea occurrence) COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: POLICY PRO-JECT LOC CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) CANCELLATION AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ACORD 25 (2016/03) © 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. CERTIFICATE HOLDER The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD HIREDAUTOS ONLY POLICY NUMBER:WPP1137599 01 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CG 20 10 04 13 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. CG 20 10 04 13 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012 Page 1 of 3 ADDITIONAL INSURED – OWNERS, LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS – SCHEDULED PERSON OR ORGANIZATION This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name Of Additional Insured Person(s) Or Organization(s) Location(s) Of Covered Operations Blanket as required by written contract. Blanket as required by written contract. It is agreed that such insurance as is afforded by this policy for the benefit of the additional insured shown shall be primary insurance, and any other insurance maintained by the additional insured(s) shall be excess and noncontributory as respects any claim, loss or liability allegedly arising out of the operations of the named insured, provided however that this insurance will not apply to any claim loss or liability which is determined to be solely the result of the additional insured’s negligence or solely the additional insured’s responsibility. Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations. A. Section II – Who Is An Insured is amended to include as an additional insured the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in part, by: 1. Your acts or omissions; or 2. The acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf; in the performance of your ongoing operations for the additional insured(s) at the location(s) designated above. However: 1. The insurance afforded to such additional insured only applies to the extent permitted by law; and 2. If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the insurance afforded to such additional insured will not be broader than that which you are required by the contract or agreement to provide for such additional insured. 02WPP113759905WPP113759906 Page 2 of 3 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012 CG 20 10 04 13 B. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following additional exclusions apply: This insurance does not apply to "bodily injury" or "property damage" occurring after: 1. All work, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work, on the project (other than service, maintenance or repairs) to be performed by or on behalf of the additional insured(s) at the location of the covered operations has been completed; or 2. That portion of "your work" out of which the injury or damage arises has been put to its intended use by any person or organization other than another contractor or subcontractor engaged in performing operations for a principal as a part of the same project. CG 20 10 04 13 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012 Page 3 of 3 C. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following is added to Section III – Limits Of Insurance: If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the most we will pay on behalf of the additional insured is the amount of insurance: 1. Required by the contract or agreement; or 2. Available under the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations; whichever is less. This endorsement shall not increase the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations. POLICY NUMBER: WPP1137599 01 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CG 20 37 04 13 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. CG 20 37 04 13 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012 Page 1 of 1 ADDITIONAL INSURED – OWNERS, LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS – COMPLETED OPERATIONS This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART PRODUCTS/COMPLETED OPERATIONS LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name Of Additional Insured Person(s) Or Organization(s) Location And Description Of Completed Operations Blanket as required by written contract. Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations. A. Section II – Who Is An Insured is amended to include as an additional insured the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury" or "property damage" caused, in whole or in part, by "your work" at the location designated and described in the Schedule of this endorsement performed for that additional insured and included in the "products-completed operations hazard". However: 1. The insurance afforded to such additional insured only applies to the extent permitted by law; and 2. If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the insurance afforded to such additional insured will not be broader than that which you are required by the contract or agreement to provide for such additional insured. B. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following is added to Section III – Limits Of Insurance: If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the most we will pay on behalf of the additional insured is the amount of insurance: 1. Required by the contract or agreement; or 2. Available under the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations; whichever is less. This endorsement shall not increase the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations. WPP113759905WPP113759906 Policy No. WPP113759901 Wesco Insurance Company THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. WAIVER OF TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF RECOVERY AGAINST OTHERS TO US This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name of Person or Organization: All persons or organizations where required by written contract (if no entry appears above, information required to complete this endorsement will be shown in the Declarations as applicable to this endorsement) The TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF RECOVERY AGAINST OTHER TO US Condition (Section IV – COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS) is amended by the addition of the following: We waive any right of recovery we may have against the person or organization shown in the Schedule above because of payments we make for injury or damage arising out of your ongoing operations or “your work” done under a contract with that person or organization and included in the “products-completed operations hazard”. This waiver applies only to the person or organization shown in the Schedule above. CG 24 04 10 93 Copyright, Insurance Services Office, Inc. 1992 Page 1 of 1 WPP11359905WPP113759906