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19-062 Anderson's Tree Care Specialists, Inc., Stump Grinding Adjacent to 7590 and 7596 Erin WayCITY OF m PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT $60,000 OR LESS CUPERTINO 1.PARTIES This public works contract ("Contract") is made and entered into on April 16, 2019 ("Effective Date") by and between the City of Cupe11ino, a municipal corporation ("City"), and Andersons Tree Care Specialists Inc. , a Corporation ("Contractor") for Stump Grinding adjacent to 7590 and 7596 Erin Way. 2.SCOPE OF WORK Contractor will perfonn and provide all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, transportation and any other items or work necessaiy to perf01m and complete the work required for the Project ("Work"), as required in the Scope of Work, attached here and incorporated as Exhibit A, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract. 3.TIME FOR COMPLETION 3.1 Term. This Contract begins on the Effective Date and ends on June 30, 2019 ("Contract Time") unless te1minated earlier as provided herein. Contractor's Work shall begin on the date shown on a written Notice to Proceed ("NTP") and must be fully completed within the Contract Time or on the date specifically provided in the Notice to Proceed. The City Engineer will not issue a NTP until the Contract is fully executed by both pai1ies and City has received satisfactory proof of insurance and any perf01mance and payment bonds that may be required. 3.2 Time is of the essence for Contractor's perf01mance and completion of the Work. Contractor must have sufficient time, resources, and qualified staff to deliver the work on time. 3.3 Liquidated damages of$ 100 will be charged for each day of unexcused delay, or City may deduct the amount from Contractor's payments. Liquidated damages are based on reasonably foreseeable consequences of delay and may include intangible losses which the Pai1ies agree may be difficult to asce11ain, such as loss of public confidence in City and its contractors, interference or loss of use of public facilities, and extended disruption to the public. 4.COMPENSATION 4.1 Maximum Compensation. City will pay Contractor for satisfact01y perfonnance of the Work an amount that will based on actual costs but that will be capped so as not to exceed $1430.00 ("Contract Price"), for all of Contractor's direct and indirect costs, including all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, taxes, insmance, bonds and all overhead costs. 4.2 Invoices and Payments. Contractor must submit an invoice on the first day of each month, describing the Work perf01med during the preceding month, itemizing labor, materials, equipment and Public Works Project Stump Grinding adjacent to 7590 and 7596 Erin Way. Public Works Contract $60,000 /Rev. Jan. 02, 2019 Page I of 11 any incidental costs incuned. Contractor will be paid 95% of the undisputed amounts billed within 30 days after City receives a properly submitted invoice. Any retained amounts will be included with Contractor's final payment within 60 days of City's acceptance of the Work as complete. 5.INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 5.1 Status. Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee of City. Contractor is solely responsible for the means and methods of perfonning the Work and for the persons under this employment. Contractor is not entitled to worker's compensation or any other City benefits. 5.2 Contractor's Qualifications. Contractor wa1nnts on behalf of itself and its subcontractors that they have the qualifications and skills to perform the Work in a competent and professional manner and according to the highest standards and best practices in the industry. 5.3 Permits and Licenses. Contractor wanants on behalf of itself and its subcontractors that they are properly licensed, registered, and/or certified to perfonn the Work as required by law, and have procured a City Business License. Contractor shall possess a California Contractor's License in good standing for the following classification(s): C-61, D-49 Tree Service Contractor , which must remain valid for the entire Contract Time. 5.4 Subcontractors. Only Contractor's employees are authorized to work under this Contract. Prior written approval from City is required for any subcontractor, and the tern1s and conditions of this Contract will apply to any approved subcontractor. 5.5 Tools, Materials and Equipment. Contractor will supply all tools, materials and equipment required to perfmm the Work under this Conh·act. 5.6 Payment of Taxes. Contractor must pay income taxes on the money earned under this Contract. Upon City's request, Contractor will provide proof of payment and will indemnify City for violations pursuant to the indemnification provision of this Contract. 6.CHANGE ORDERS Anlendments and change orders must be in writing and signed by City and Contractor. Contractor's request for a change order must specify the proposed changes in the Work, Contract P1ice, and Contract Time. Each request must include all the supporting documentation, including but not linlited to plans/drawings, detailed cost estimates, and impacts on schedule and completion date. 7.ASSIGNMENTS; SUCCESSORS Contractor shall not assign, hypothecate, or transfer this Contract or any interest therein, directly or indirectly, by operation of law or otherwise, without prior written consent of City. Any attempt to do so will be null and void. Any changes related to the financial control or business nature of Contractor as a legal entity is considered an assignment of the Contract and subject to City approval, which shall not be umeasonably withheld. Control means fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting power of the business entity. This Conh·act is binding on Contractor, its heirs, successors and pennitted assigns Public Works Project Stump Grinding adjacent to 7590 and 7596 Erin Way. Public Works Contract $60,000 /Rev. Jan. 02, 2019 Page 2 of 11 8.PUBLICITY/ SIGNS Any publicity generated by Contractor for the Project during the Contract Time, and for one year thereafter must credit City contributions to the Project. The words "City of Cupe1tino" must be displayed in all pieces of publicity, flyers, press releases, posters, brochures, interviews, public service announcements and newspaper aiticles. No signs may be posted or displayed on or about City prope1ty, except signage required by law or this Contract, without prior written approval from the City. 9.SUBCONTRACTORS 9.1 Contractor must perfo1m all the Work with its own forces, except that Contractor may hire qualified subcontractors to perfo1m up to O % of the Work, provided that each subcontractor is required by contract to be bound by the provisions of this Contract. Contractor must provide City with written proof of compliance with this provision upon request. 9.2 City may reject any subcontractor of any tier and bar a subcontractor from perfo1ming Work on the Project, if City in its sole discretion dete1mines that subcontractor's Work falls sh011 of the requirements of this Contract or constitutes grounds for rejection under Public Contract Code Section 4107. If City rejects a subcontractor, Contractor at its own expense must perf01m the subcontractor's Work or hire a new subcontractor that is acceptable to City. A Notice of Completion must be recorded within 15 days after City accepts the Work if the Contract involves work by subcontractors. 10.RECORDS AND DAILY REPORTS 10.1 Contractor must maintain daily repo1ts of the Work and submit them to City upon request and at completion of Project. The reports must describe the Work and specific tasks perfo1med, the number of workers, the hours, the equipment, the weather conditions, and any circumstances affecting perfonnance. City will have ownership of the repo1ts, but Contractor will be pe1mitted to retain copies. 10.2 If applicable, Contractor must keep a separate set of as-built drawings showing changes and updates to the Scope of Work or the original drawings as changes occur. Actual locations to scale must be identified for all major components of the Work, including mechanical, electrical and plumbing work; HY AC systems; utilities and utility connections; and any other components City dete1mines should be included in the final drawings of the Project. Deviations from the original drawings must be shown in detail, and the location of all main rnns, piping, conduit, ductwork, and drain lines must be shown by dimension and elevation. 10.3 Contractor must maintain complete and accurate accounting records of its Work, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which must be available for City review and audit, kept separate from other records, and maintained for four years from the date of City's final payment. Public Works Project Stump Grinding adjacent to 7590 and 7596 Erin Way. Public Works Contract $60,000 /Rev. Jan. 02, 2019 Page 3 of l l 11. INDEMNIFICATION 11.1 To the fullest extent allowed by law, and except for losses caused by the sole and active negligence or willful misconduct of City personnel, Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold hannless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, officials, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and consultants ("Indemnitees"), through legal counsel acceptable to City, from and against any and all liability, damages, claims, stop notices, actions, causes of action, demands, charges, losses and expenses (including attorney fees, legal costs and expenses related to litigation and dispute resolution proceedings), of eve1y nature arising directly or indirectly from this Conh·act or in any manner relating to any of the following: (a)Breach of contract, obligations, representations or wananties; (b)Perfonnance or nonperfo1mance of the Work or of any obligations under the Contract by Contractor, its employees, agents, servants, subcontractors or subcontractors; (c)Payment or nonpayment by Contractor or its subcontractors or sub-subcontractors for Work perfo1med on or off the Project Site; and (d)Personal injury, property damage, or economic loss resulting from the work or perf01mance of Contractor or its subcontractors or sub-subcontractors. 11.2 Contractor must pay the costs City incurs in enforcing this provision. Contractor must accept a tender of defense upon receiving notice from City of a third-patty claim, in accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 9201. At City's request, Contractor will assist City in the defense of a claim, dispute or lawsuit arising out of this Contract. 11.3 Contractor's duties under this entire Section are not limited to Contract Price, Workers' Compensation or other employee benefits, or the insurance and bond coverage required in this Contract. Nothing in the Contract shall be constrned to give rise to any implied right of indemnity in favor of Contractor against City or any other Indemnitee. 11.4 Contractor's payments may be deducted or offset to cover any money the City lost due to a claim or counterclaim arising out of this Contract, a purchase order or other transaction. 12.INSURANCE Contractor shall comply with the Insurance Requirements, attached and incorporated here as Exhibit B.Contractor must provide satisfactory proof of insurance and maintain it for the Contract Time or longer as required by City. City will not execute the Conh·act until City has approved receipt of satisfacto1y ce1iificates of insurance and endorsements evidencing the type, amount, class of operations covered, and the effective and expiration dates of coverage. Failure to comply with this provision may result in City, at its sole discretion and without notice, purchasing insurance at Contractor's expense, deducting the costs from Contractor's compensation, or tenninating the Contract. Public Works Project Stump Grinding adjacent to 7590 and 7596 Erin Way. Public Works Contract $60,000 /Rev. Jan. 02, 2019 Page 4 of I l 13.COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS 13.1 General Laws. Contractor shall comply with all laws and regulations applicable to this Contract. Contractor will promptly notify City of changes in the law or other conditions that may affect the Project or Contractor's ability to perfo1111. Contractor is responsible for verifying the employment status of employees performing the Work, as required by the Immigration Refo1111 and Control Act 13.2 Labor Laws. (a)Contracts of $1,000 or more are subject to the requirements of the California Labor Code, including but not limited to: (i)Prevailing wage laws under Labor Code Section 1775, which require Contractor to pay prevailing wages applicable in Santa Clara County for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to perform the Work, including health, pension and vacation. The prevailing wage rates are on file with the City Engineer's office and are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR; (ii)Apprenticeship requirements under Labor Code Section 1777.5 for Contacts $30,000 or more; (iii)Maintain certified payroll records in accordance with Labor Code Sections 1776 and 1812, and electronically submit them to the Labor Commissioner as required by the regulations of California, Department of Industrial Relations ("DIR"); (iv)Comply with DIR Monitoring, Enforcement and Registration requirements of Labor Code Section 1725.5. (b)Contractor must compensate workers who are paid less than prevailing wages or required to work more than a legal day's work. Contractor will also be required to pay City a penalty of $ 100 per worker for each day of violation. (c)As required by Labor Code Section 1861, by signing this Contract Contractor ce1tifies as follows: "I am aware of Labor Code Section 3700 which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the Work on this Contract." 13.3 Discrimination Laws. Contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, handicap, disability, marital status, pregnancy, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, Acquired-Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or any other protected classification. Contractor shall comply with all anti-discrimination laws, including Government Code Sections 12900 and 11135, and Labor Code Sections 1735, 1777 and 3077.5. Consistent with City policy prohibiting harassment and discrimination, Contractor understands that harassment and discrin1ination directed toward a job applicant, an employee, a City employee, or any other person, by Contractor or Contractor's employees or sub-contractors will not be tolerated. Public Works Project Stump Grinding adjacent to 7590 and 7596 Erin Way. Public Works Contract $60,000 !Rev. Jan. 02, 2019 Page S of 11 13.4 Conflicts of Interest. Contractor, its employees, subcontractors, servants and agents, may not have, maintain or acquire a conflict of interest in relation to this Contract in violation of law, including Government Code section 1090 and Govermnent Code section 81000 and their accompanying regulations. No officer, official, employee, consultant, or other agent of the City ("City Representative") may have, maintain, or acquire a "financial interest" in the Contract, as that tenn is defined by state law, or in violation of a City ordinance or policy while serving as a City Representative or for one year thereafter. Contractor, its employees, subcontractors, servants and agents waiTant they are not employees of City or have any relationship with City officials, officers or employees that creates a conflict of interest. Contractor may be required to file a conflict of interest f01m if it makes ce1tain governmental decisions or serves in a staff capacity, as defined in section 18700 of the California Code of Regulations. Contractor agrees to abide by City rnles governing gifts to public officials and employees. 13.5 Remedies. Any violation of Section 13 constitutes a material breach and may result in City suspending payments, requiring reimbursement, or tenninating the Contract. City reserves all rights and remedies under the law and this Contract, including seeking indemnification. 14.BONDS For contracts of $25,000 or more, Contractor must obtain a payment bond and a perf01mance bond, each in the penal sum of 100% of the Contract Price, using the Bond Forms attached and incorporated here as Exhibit C. Each bond must be issued by a surety admitted in California, with a financial rating from A.M. Best Company of Class A-or higher, or as otherwise acceptable to City. If an issuing surety cancels a bond or becomes insolvent, Contractor must provide a substitute bond from a surety acceptable to City within seven calendar days after written notice from City. If Contractor fails to do so, City may in its sole discretion and without prior notice, purchase bonds at Contractor's expense, deduct the cost from payments due Contractor, or tenninate the Contract. City will not execute the Contract nor issue the NTP until the required bonds are subinitted. 15.UTILITIES, TRENCHING AND EXCAVATION 15.1 Contractor must call the Underground Service Ale1t ("USA") 811 hotline and request marking of utility locations before digging or commencing Work. For underground service ale1ts for street lighting and traffic signal conduits, City's Service Center must be called at (408) 777-3269. Government Code Section 4215 requires Contractor to notify City and Utility in writing if it discovers utilities or utility facilities not identified in the Contract. 15.2 Pursuant to Government Code Section 7104, Contractor must stop work, notify City in writing, and wait for instrnctions if one of the conditions below is found at the worksite. City will work with Contractor to amend the Contract or issue a change order if the discovered conditions materially change the Work/Perf01mance, Contract Time or Contract Price. (a)Material believed to be hazardous waste under Health and Safety Code Section 25117, and which requires removal to a Class I, Class II, or Class III disposal site pursuant to law; (b)Subsurface or latent physical conditions at the Project worksite differing from those indicated by information about the worksite made available to Contractor; and Public Works Project Stump Grinding adjacent to 7590 and 7596 Erin Way. Public Works Contract $60,000 /Rev. Jan. 02, 2019 Page 6 of l l (c)Unknown physical conditions at the Project worksite of any unusual nature, materially different from those ordinarily encountered and from those generally recognized as inherent in the character of the Work. 15.3 For contracts $25,000 or higher that require excavation or involve trenches five feet or more in depth, Contractor must submit a detailed plan for City approval, per Labor Code Section 6705 prior to commencing work. The plan must show the design of shoring, bracing, sloping and other provisions for worker protection from caving ground and other hazards. The protective system must comply with all Constrnction Safety Orders. If the plan varies from shoring system standards, it must be prepared by a registered civil or strnctural engineer. 16.URBAN RUNOFF MANAGEMENT 16.1 All Work must fully comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning stonn water management. Contractor must avoid creating excess dust when breaking asphalt or concrete and during excavation and grading. If water is used for dust control, Contractor will use only the amount of water necessary to dampen the dust. Contractor will take all steps necessary to keep wash water out of the streets, gutters and stonn drains. Prior to the stai1 of the Work, Contractor will implement erosion and sediment controls to prevent pollution of sto1m drains, and must upgrade and maintain these controls based on weather conditions or as otherwise required by City. These controls must be in place during the entire Contract Time and must be removed at the end of constmction and completion of the Work. Such controls must include, but will not be limited to, the following requirements: (a)Install sto1m drain inlet protection devices such as sand bag ba1Tiers, filter fabric fences, and block and gravel filters at all drain inlets impacted by constrnction. During the annual rainy season, October 15 through June 15, stonn drain inlets impacted by constrnction work must be filter-protected from onsite de-watering activities and saw-cutting activities. Shovel or vacuum saw-cut slmTy and remove from the Work site; (b)Cover exposed piles of soil or conshuction material with plastic sheeting. Store all constmction materials in containers; ( c)Sweep and remove all materials from paved surfaces that drain to streets, gutters and storm drains prior to rain and at the end of each work day. When the Work is completed, wash the streets, collect and dispose of the wash water off site in lawful manner; ( d)After breaking old pavement, remove debris to avoid contact with rainfall/rnnoff; ( e)Maintain a clean work area by removing trash, litter, and deb1is at the end of each work day and when Work is completed. Clean up any leaks, drips, and other spills as they occur. 16.2 These requirements must be used in conjunction with the California Stonnwater Quality Association and California Best Management Practices Municipal and Constrnction Handbooks, local program guidance materials from municipalities, and any other applicable documents on sto1mwater quality conh·ols for constrnction. Contractor's failure to comply with this Section will result in the issuance of noncompliance notices, citations, Work stop orders and regulatory fines. Public Works Project Stump Grinding adjacent to 7590 and 7596 Erin Way. Public Works Contract $60,000 /Rev. Jan. 02, 2019 Page 7 of 11 17.PROJECT COORDINATION City Project Manager. City assigns Public Works Supervisor Jonathan Ferrante as the City representative for all purposes under this Contract, with authority to require compliance with the Scope of Work. City may substitute Project Managers at any time and without prior notice to Contractor. Contractor Project Manager. Subject to City approval, Contractor assigns Andersons Tree Care Specialists Inc. Arborist Doug Anderson as its single representative for all purposes under this Contract, with the responsibility to ensure progress with the Work. Contractor's Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and scheduling the Work and must regularly update the City Project Manager about the status and any delays with the Work, consistent with the Scope of Work. Any substitutions must be approved in writing by City. 18.ABANDONMENT AND TERMINATION 18.1 City may abandon or postpone the Project or parts therefor at any time. Contractor will be compensated for satisfactory Work perfonned through the date of abandonment and will be given reasonable time to close out the Work. With City's pre-approval in w1iting, the time spent in closing out the Work will be compensated up to 10% of the total time expended in perfo1ming the Work. 18.2 C:::ity may te1minate the Contract for cause or without cause at any time. Contractor will be paid for satisfact01y Work rendered through the tennination date and will be given reasonable time to close out the Work. 18.3 Final payment will not be made until Contractor delivers the Work and provides records documenting the Work, products and deliverables completed. Nothing in the Section below is intended to delay, abridge or bar City's right under this Section. 19.GOVERNING LAW, VENUE AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION This Contract is governed by the laws of State of California. Venue for any legal action shall be the Superior Court of the County of Santa Clara, California. The dispute resolution procedures of Public Contract Code Section 20104, incorporated here by reference, apply to this Contract and Contractor is required to continue the Work pending resolution of any dispute. Prior to filing a lawsuit, Contractor must comply with the claim filing requirements of the California Government Code. If the Pmiies elect arbitration, the arbitrator's award must be suppo1ied by law and substantial evidence and include detailed written findings of law and fact. 20.ATTORNEY FEES If City initiates legal action, files a complaint or cross-complaint, or pursues arbitration, appeal, or other proceedings to enforce its rights or a judgment in connection with this Contract, the prevailing pa1iy will be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs. Public Works Project Stump Grinding adjacent to 7590 and 7596 Erin Way. Public Works Contract $60,000 /Rev. Jan. 02, 2019 Page 8 of 11 21.SIGNS/ADVERTISEMENT No signs may be displayed on or about City's property, except signage which is required by law or by the Contract, without City's prior written approval as to size, design and location. 22.THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES There are no intended third patty beneficiaries of this Contract. 23.WAIVER Neither acceptance of the Work nor payment thereof shall constitute a waiver of any contract provision. City waiver of any breach shall not constitute waiver of another provision or breach. 26.WARRANTY Contractor watTants that materials and equipment used will be new, of good quality, and free from defective workmanship and materials, and that the Work will be free from material defects not intrinsic in the design or materials. All Work, materials and equipment should pass to City free of claims, liens or encumbrances. Contractor wa1Tants the Work and materials for one year from the date of City's acceptance of the Work as complete ("WatTanty Period"), except when a longer guarantee is provided by a supplier, manufacturer or is required by this Contract. During the Warranty Period, Contractor will repair or replace any Work defects or materials, including damage that arises from Contractor's Wananty Work, except any wear and tear or damage resulting from improper use or maintenance. 27.ENTIRE CONTRACT This Contract and the attachments, documents, and statutes attached, referenced, or expressly incorporated herein, including authorized amendments or change orders constitute the final and complete contract between City and Contractor with respect to the Work and the Project. No oral contract or implied covenant will be enforceable against City. If any attachment or incorporated provisions conflict or are inconsistent with the terms of this Contract, the Contract terms will control. 28.SEVERABILITY /PARTIAL INVALIDITY If a comt finds any tenn or provision of this Contract to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the legal po1tion of said provision and all other contract provisions will remain in full force and effect. 28.SURVIVAL The contract provisions which by their nature should survive the Contract or Completion of Project, including without limitation all warranties, indemnities, payment obligations, insurance and bonds, shall remain in full force and effect after the Work is completed or Contract ends. Public Works Project Stump Grinding adjacent to 7590 and 7596 Erin Way. Public Works Contract $60,000 /Rev. Jan. 02, 2019 Page 9 of 11 29.INSERTED PROVISIONS Each provision and clause required by law to be inserted in this Contract will be deemed to be included and will be infetTed herein. Either paity may request an amendment to cure mistaken insertions or omissions of required provisions. 30.CAPTIONS The captions, titles, and headings in this Contract are for convenience only and may not be used in the constrnction or interpretation of the Contract or for any other purpose. 31.COUNTERPARTS This Contract may be executed in counterpai1s, each of which is an original and all of which taken together shall fo1m one single document. 20.NOTICES All notices, requests, and approvals must be sent in writing to the persons below and will be considered effective on the date of personal delivery, the date confomed by a reputable overnight delive1y service, on the fifth calendar day after deposit in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified, or the next business day following electronic submission: To City of Cupertino: 10300 TotTe Avenue, Cupertino CA 95014 Attention: Jonathan Ferrante Copy to: Carlv@cupertino.org Email: jonathanf@cupe11ino.org 30.VALIDITY OF CONTRACT To Contractor: 12 lN. 27th Street, San Jose CA 95116 Attention: Doug Anderson Copy to: leticia@andersonstreecare.com Email: Doug@andersonstreecare.com This Contract is valid and enforceable only if ( a) it complies with the purchasing and contract provisions of Cupe11ino Municipal Code Chapters 3.22 and 3.23, (b) is signed by the City Manager or an autho1ized designee, and (c) is approved for fonn by the City Attorney's Office. 32.EXECUTION The persons signing below watTant they have the autho1ity to enter into this Contract and to legally bind their respective Patties. If Contractor is a corporation, signatures from two officers of the corporation are required pursuant to California Corporations Code Section 313. Public Works Project Stump Grinding adjacent to 7590 and 7596 Erin Way. Public Works Contract $60,000 /Rev. Jan. 02, 2019 Page 10 of 11 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the patiies have caused this Contract to be executed as of the Execution Date first above written. CONTRACTOR Anderson"s Tree Care Specialists Inc, Comoration / ( ,. By: Lbzl;� Title: President Signature Date: _________ _ APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: HEATHER M. MINNER Cupe1iino City Attorney ATTEST: CITY OF CUPERTINO,a Municipal Corporation By 7;::,ef_ 2-, Roger Le Title: Acting Director of Public Works Signature Date: p:f r{, By: GRACE SCHMIDT, City Clerk � r-']...,L(-(9 Public Works Project Stump Grinding adjacent to 7590 and 7596 Erin Way. Public Works Contract $60,000 /Rev. Jan. 02, 2019 Page 11 of l l Exhibit A ====::..,,,,. 121N27thSt. I SanJose,CA 95116 CONFIDENCE Tel: (408) 226-TREE (8733) I Fax: (408) 281-8733 I Lie #705171 www.andersonstreecare.com Proposal #12078 City of Cupertino. 10555 Mary Ave main: 408 777 3343 Location: 7596 Erin Way Cupertino, CA 95014 Cupertino, CA 95014 mobile: Jonatha nF@cupertino.org 7596 Erin Way 95014 ITEM DESCRIPTION 1)Stump Grinding (Big Grinder) -Camphor Grind stump below surface to a depth of 20-24 inches or until woody stump material is removed. Spread excess grindings adjacent to stump site. Location: 7590 and 7596 Erin Way Cupertino 2)Miscellaneous Service -Camphor Contract Administration Location: All work will be completed in accordance with these plans unless subsequent changes are agreed upon in writing. Balances not paid by the due date are subject to late fees. Terms Due on receipt QUANTITY 2 1 SUBTOTAL SALES TAX Date: 03/01/2019 UNIT PRICE $640.00 $150.00 AMOUNT $1,280.00 $150.00 $1,430.00 $0.00 Signature TOTAL $1,430.00 X Pleas I AMERICAN SOCIETY of CONSULTING ARBORISTS Page 1of 1 PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 'Small Projects -$60,000 1 Insurance Requirements,: Exhibit B Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract, and for five years following the completion of the Project, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to prope1iy which may arise from or in connection with the perfonnance of the work hereunder by Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE Coverage shall be at least as broad as: A Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office (ISO) Fann CG 00 01 covering CGL on an "occurrence" basis, written on a comprehensive general liability form, and must include coverage for liability arising from Contractor's or Subcontractor's acts or omissions, including Contractor's protected coverage, blanket contractual, products and completed operations, vehicle coverage and employer's non-ownership liability coverage, with limits of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence. The CGL policy must protect against any and all liability for personal injury, death, prope1iy damage or destruction, and personal and advertising injury. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. a.It shall be a requirement under this agreement that any available insurance proceeds broader than or in excess of the specified minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or limits shall be made available to the Additional Insured and shall be (1) the minimum coverage/limits specified in this agreement; or (2) the broader coverage and maximum limits of coverage of any insurance policy, whichever is greater. b.Additional Insured coverage under Contractor's policy shall be "primary and non-contributory," will not seek contribution from City's insurance/self-insurance, and shall be at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 c.The limits of insurance required may be satisfied by a combination of p1imary and umbrella or excess insurance, provided each policy complies with the requirements set forth in this Contract. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of City before the City's own insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect City as a named insured. 2.Automobile Liability: ISO Form CA 00 01 covering any auto (Code 1), or if Contractor has no owned autos, then hired autos (Code 8) and non-owned autos (Code 9), with limit no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. 3.Workers' Compensation: As required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer's Liability Insurance of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease, or as otherwise required by statute. If Contractor is self-insured, Contractor must provide a Certificate of Permission to Self-Insure, duly authorized by the DIR.D N/A if box checked (Contractor provides written verification it has no employees). 4.Professional Liability with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 aggregate. [] NIA if box checked (Contract is not design/build). 5.Builder's Risk. Course of Construction insurance utilizing an "All Risk" (Special Perils) coverage form, with limits equal to the completed value of the project and no coinsurance penalty provisions. Ix] NIA if box checked (Project does not involve construction or improvements/installations to property). Insurance Requirements for Construction Contracts -$60,000 Version: Jan. 2019 6.Contractors' Pollution Legal Liability and/or Asbestos Legal Liability and/or Errors and Omissions with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 policy aggregate. [X] N/A if box checked (Project does not involve environmental hazards). If Contractor maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or higher limits maintained by the contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City. Self-Insured Retentions. Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. At City's option, either: (1)Contractor shall cause the insurer to reduce or eliminate self-insured retentions as respects City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers; or (2) Contractor shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to City guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or the City. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions: Additional Insured Status The City of Cupertino, its City Council, officers, officials, employees, agents, servants and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of the Services performed by or on behalf of Contractor including materials, parts, or equipment furnished. Endorsement of CGL coverage shall be at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85 or if not available, through the addition of both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37 if a later edition is used. Primary Coverage For any claims related to this Project, Contractor's insurance coverage shall be "primary and non-contributory" and at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 with respect to City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers, and shall not seek contribution from City's insurance. If the limits of insurance are satisfied in part by Umbrella/Excess Insurance, the Umbrella/Excess Insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a "p1imary and non-contributory" basis for the benefit of City. Notice of Cancellation Each insurance policy required shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City. Each certificate of insurance must state that the coverage afforded by the policy is in force and will not be reduced, cancelled or allowed to expire without at least 30 days advance written notice to City, unless due to non-payment of premiums, in which case ten days advance written notice must be provided to City. Such notice must be sent to City via certified mail and addressed to the attention of the City Manager. Builder's Risk Contractor may submit Builder's Risk insurance in the form of Course of Construction coverage, which shall name the City as a loss payee, as its interest may appear. The Builder's Risk policy must be issued on an occurrence basis, for all-risk coverage on a 100% completed value basis on the insurable p01iion of the Project, with no coinsurance penalties, and for the benefit of City. If the Project does not involve new or major reconstruction, City may elect, acting in its sole discretion, to accept an Installation Floater policy instead of Builder's Risk. For such projects, the Property Installation Floater shall include improvement, remodel, modification, alteration, conversion or adjustment to existing buildings, structures, processes, machinery and equipment, and shall provide property damage coverage for any building, structure, machinery or equipment damaged, impaired, broken, or destroyed during the performance of the Work, including during transit, installation, and testing at the City's site. Insurance Requirements for Construction Contracts -$60,000 Version: Jan. 2019 2 ANDETRE-02 GCHO ACORD" CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE I DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) 4/16/2019 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 POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. 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 on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER License# 0757776 Santa Barbara, CA -HUB International Insurance Services Inc. PO Box 3310 Santa Barbara, CA 93130-3310 I NSURED Anderson's Tree Ca re Specialists, Inc. P.O. Box 28 San Jose, CA 95109 COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER· ��t!�cT Saengdao Vongpanya r:igNJo, Ext) (805) 361-1018 I FAX(A/C,No): ic%A��ss, saengdao.vongpanya@hubin ternational.com INSURERISl AFFORDING COVERAGE A INSURER A: NOVA Casualtv Com�anl /1'-'Iv\/ I NSURER B : Benchmark Insurance Comoany 7-F -INSURER C: \I\\,,\ I NSURER D: INSURER E: INSURER F: REVISION NUMBER· NAIC# 42552 41394 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 THIS CERTIFICATE 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. l,N4>� TYPE OF I NSURA NCE 1�.Pr} ��� POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LIMITS IMM/DD/YYYYl IMMIDDNYYYl A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 .___ D CLAIMS-MADE [KJ OCCUR DAMAGE TO RENTED 100,000 X X ARBMt1000008004 4/1/2019 4/1/2020 PREMISES /Ea occurrence\ $ X PD Ded: $1000/0ccur MED EXP (Anv one oersonl $ 5,000 PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000 .___ H'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 POLICY [KJ �t8i O LOC PRODUCTS -COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000 OTHER: $ A AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY fFq������1?NGLE LIMIT $ 1,000,000 X ANY AUTO ARBML 1000008004 4/1/2019 4/1/2020 BODILY INJURY /Per oerson I $ .___ OWNED -SCHEDULED .___ AUTOS ONLY .___ AUTOS BODILY INJURY /Per accident! $ X �lfT'b°s ONL y X NON-OWNED fp�9�fJd1;,�t?AMAGE $ .___ .___ AUTOS ONLY $ A X UMBRELLA LIAB � OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ 2,000,000 '---ARBUM1000016401 4/1/2019 4/1/2020 2,000,000 EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ OED I X I RETENTION$ 10,000 $ B WORKERS COMPENSATIO N XI t�fTUTE I I OTH-A ND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ER Y/N X CST5014104 10/8/2018 10/8/2019 1,000,000 ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE CY] E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? N/A 1,000,000 (Mandatory In NH) E.L. DISEASE -EA EMPLOYEF $ If yes, describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L. DISEASE -POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIO NS/ LOCATION S/ VEHICLES \ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space Is required) Job Ref: Consultation Contract Agreement-Pub ic Works The City of Cupertino, its City Council, officers, officials, employees, agents, servants, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insured on the General Liability policy with respect to liability arising out of Services performed by or on behalf of Contractor including materials, parts, or equipment furnished, per attached form(s) AGL01351117 as required by written contract. For any claims related to this Project, Contractor's insurance coverage shall be Primary and Non-Contributory with respect to City, its officers, employees and volunteers, and shall not seek contribution from City's insurance, per attached form(s) AGL01351117. Per Project Aggregate applies under the General Liability Policy, per the attached form(s) AGL03801110. SEE ATTACHED ACORD 101 CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE City of Cupertino THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE I �££2� ACORD 25 (2016/03) © 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD r--rJ_ I.J / AGENCY CUSTOMER ID: ANDETRE-02 GCHO LO C #: 1 ADDITIONAL REMARKS SCHEDULE AGENCY License# 0757776 Santa Barbara, CA -HUB International Insurance Services Inc. POLICY NUMBER SEE PAGE 1 CARRIER I NAIC CODE SEE PAGE 1 SEE P 1 ADDITIONAL REMARKS THIS ADDITIONAL REMARKS FORM IS A SCHEDULE TO ACORD FORM, FORM NUMBER: ACORD 25 FORM TITLE: Certificate of Liability Insurance Description of Operations/Locations/Vehicles: NAMED INSURED Anderson's Tree Care Specialists, Inc. P.O. Box 28 San Jose, CA 95109 EFFECTIVE DATE: SEE PAGE 1 Page 1 of 1 The Worker's Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City for all work performed by the Contractor, its employees, agents, and subcontractors, per the attached form(s) WC040306. Note: This certificate replaces and voids the certificate previously issued on 03/19/2019. ACORD 101 (2008/01) © 2008 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD (ed. 4-84) WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT-CALIFORNIA We have the right to recover our payments from anyone liable for an injury covered by this policy. We will not enforce our right against the person or organization named in the Schedule. (This agreement applies only to the extent that you perform work under a written contract that requires you to obtain this agreement from us.) You must maintain payroll records accurately segregating the remuneration of your employees while engaged in the work described in the Schedule. The additional premium for this endorsement shall be ...l.&_% of the California workers' compensation premium otherwise due on such remuneration. Schedule Person or Organization Job Description Any person or organization as required by written contract This endorsement changes the policy to which it is attached and is effective on the date issued unless otherwise stated. (The Information below is required only when this endorsement is issued subsequent to preparation of the policy.) Endorsement Effective Date: 10/8/2018 Policy No. CS"£5014W4 Endorsement No. Policy Effective Dates: 10/08/2018 -10/08/2019 Insured: Anderson's Tree Care Specialists, Inc. Carrier Name/ Code: Benchmark Insurance Company A WC 04 03 06 (Ed. 4-84) Premium$ Countersigned by ----------------­Page 1 of 1 POLICY NUMBER:ARB-ML-10 0 0 0 0 8 0-04 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CG 20 370413 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. 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 Nam:l Of Additional Insured Person(s) Or Organization(s) Location And Description Of Completed Ooerations 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 Ill -Units 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. CG 20 370413 © Insurance Ser vices Office, Inc., 2012 Page 1 of 1 INSURED Policy Number: ARBML HlQQ.OQ8004 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. DESIGNATED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT($) AGGREGATE LIMIT AND TOTAL AGGREGATE LIMIT This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENl":RAL LIABlllrV COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE The following is added to the Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations: Designated Construction Project Aggregate Limit (Oth er Than Products-Completed Operations) Total Aggregate Limit (Other Than Products-Completed Operations) Desianated Construction Proiect(s): $1,000,000 $ 5,000,000 (If no entry appears above, information required to complete this endorsement will be shown in the Declarations as applicable to this endorsement.) A.For all sums which the insured becomes legally obligated to pay as damages caused by "occurrences" under SECTION I -COVERAGE A, and for all medical expenses caused by accidents under SECTION I -COVERAGE C, which can be solely attributed to operations at a single designated construction project shown in the Schedule above: 1.The Designated Construction Project Aggregate Limit as shown in the above Schedule is the most we will pay for each construction project designated in the Schedule above. 2.The Designated Construction Project Aggregate Limit is the most we will pay for the sum of all damages shown in the above Schedule under COVERAGE A, except damages because of "bodily injury" or "property damage" included in the "products-completed operations hazard", and for medical expenses under COVERAGE C regardless of the number of: a.Insureds; b.Claims made or "suits" brought; c.Persons or organizations making claims or bringing "suits"; or d.Designated construction projects shown in the Schedule above. 3.Any payments made under COVERAGE A for damages or under COVERAGE C for medical expenses shall reduce the Designated Construction Project Aggregate Limit for that designated construction project. The Designated Construction Project Aggregate is subject to the Total Aggregate. However, such payments shall not reduce the General Aggregate Limit shown in the Declarations nor shall they reduce the Designated Construction Project Aggregate Limit for any other designated construction project shown in the Schedule above. 4.The limits shown in the Declarations for Each Occurrence, Damage To Premises Rented To You and Medical Expense continue to apply. However, instead of being subject to the General Aggregate Limit shown in the Declarations, such limits will be subject to the applicable Designated Construction Project Aggregate Limit. AGL03801110 Includes copyright material of Insurance Services Office, Inc. with its permission. Page 1 of 2 Policy Number: ARBML 1000008004 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY B.For all sums which the insured becomes legally obligated to pay as damages caused by "occurrences" under SECTION I -COVERAGE A, and for all medical expenses caused by accidents under SECTION I -COVERAGE C, which cannot be solely attributed to operations at a single designated construction project shown in the Schedule above: 1.Any payments made under COVERAGE A for damages or under COVERAGE C for medical expenses shall reduce the amount available under the General Aggregate Limit or the Products­ Completed Operations Aggregate Limit, whichever is applicable; and 2.Such payments shall not reduce any Designated Construction Project Aggregate Limit. C.The Total Aggregate Limit shown in the Schedule above is the most we will pay for all payments made under the Designated Project Aggregate Limit for all designated projects and all payments made under the General Aggregate. This includes: 1. Damages under COVERAGE A except damages because of "bodily injury" or "property damage" included in the "products-completed operations hazard"; 2.Damages under COVERAGE B; and3.Medical Expenses under COVERAGE C. D.When coverage for liability arising out of the "products-completed operations hazard" is provided, any payments for damages because of "bodily injury" or "property damage" included in the "products­ completed operations hazard" will reduce the Products-Completed Operations Aggregate Limit, and will not reduce the General Aggregate Limit or the Designated Construction Project Aggregate Limit. E.Any payments made for damages because of "personal and advertising injury" sustained by any one person or organization under COVERAGE B, remain subject to the Personal And Advertising Injury Limit and do not apply to the Designated Construction Project Aggregate Limit. Such payments shall reduce the General Aggregate Limit and the Total Aggregate Limit. F.Any payments made for damages or medical expenses to which the Designated Construction Project Aggregate Limit applies shall reduce both the Total Aggregate Limit shown in the Schedule above and the Designated Construction Project Aggregate Limit for that designated construction project. Such payments shall not reduce the General Aggregate Limit nor shall they reduce the Designated Construction Project Aggregate Limit for any other designated construction project shown in the Schedule above, subject to the Total Aggregate. G.Any payments made for damages or medical expenses to which the General Aggregate Limit applies shall reduce both the Total Aggregate Limit shown in the Schedule above and the General Aggregate Limit shown in the Declarations. Such payments shall not reduce the Designated Construction Project Aggregate Limit for any designated construction project shown in the Schedule above. H.If the applicable designated construction pr oject has been abandoned, delayed, or abandoned and then restarted, or if the authorized contracting parties deviate from plans, blueprints, designs, specifications or timetables, the project will still be deemed to be the same construction project. I. The provisions of SECTION Ill -LIMITS OF INSURANCE not otherwise modified by this endorsement shall continue to apply as stipulated. All other terms and conditions of the policy remain unchanged. AGL03801110 Includes copyright material of Insurance Services Office, Inc. with its permission. Page 2 of 2 Policy Number: ARB ML 1000008004 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. GENERAL LIABILITY EXTRA ENDORSEMENT This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART A.SECTION I -COVERAGES, COVERAGE A -BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY, Paragraph 2. Exclusions is amended as follows: 1.EXPECTED OR INTENDED INJURY EXTENSION Paragraph a. Expected Or Intended Injury is deleted and replaced by the following: a."Bodily Injury" or "property damage" expected or intended from the standpoint of the insured. This exclusion does not apply to "bodily injury" or "property damage" resulting from the use of reasonable force to protect persons or property. 2.NON-OWNED WATERCRAFT EXTENSION Subparagraph (2) of g. Aircraft, Auto Or Watercraft is deleted and replaced by the following: (2)A watercraft you do not own that is: a.Less than 52 feet long; and b.Not being used to carry persons or property for a charge; This provision applies to any person who, with your consent, either uses or is responsible for the use of a watercraft. This insurance is excess over any other valid and collectible insurance available to the insured whether primary, excess, or contingent. 3.PROPERTY SOLD OR ABANDONED BY YOU Subparagraph (2) of j. Damage To Property is deleted and replaced by the following: (2)Premises you sell, give away, or abandon, if the "property damage" arises out of any part of those premises, and occurred from hazards that were known by you or should have reasonably been known by you at the time the property was sold, given away or abandoned. 4.The last paragraph of 2. Exclusions is deleted and replaced by the following: Exclusions c. through n. do not apply to damage to premises while rented to you, or temporarily occupied by you with the permission of the owner, when the damage is caused by fire, lightning, explosion, smoke or leaks from automatic fire protective systems. A separate limit of insurance applies to this coverage as described in SECTION Ill -LIMITS OF INSURANCE. B. ADDITIONAL INSUREDS 1.SECTION II -WHO IS AN INSURED is amended to include, as an additional insured, any person(s) or organization(s) for whom a written contract or written agreement between you and such person(s) or organization(s) exists and requires such person(s) or organizations(s) to be added as an additional insured to your Policy, but only for liability arising out of "bodily injury", "property damage", or "personal and advertising injury". a.This endorsement applies only if the written contract or written agreement is: (1)Currently in effect or becomes effective during the term of this Policy; and (2)Executed prior to the "bodily injury", "property damage", or "personal and advertising injury". b.The insurance afforded to such additional insured only: (1)Applies to the extent permitted by law; and (2)Will not be broader than that which you are required by the written contract or written agreement to provide for such additional insured. 2.The insurance provided to the additional insured by this endorsement applies as follows: a.The person(s) or organization(s) is an additional insured but only for liability caused in whole or in part, by your acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf: (1)In connection with premises owned by or rented to you; or (2)In the performance of your ongoing operations. AGL01351117 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission. INSURED Page 1 of 4 Policy Number: ARBML 1000008004 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY b.If the additional insured is an architect, engineer, or surveyor, this insurance does not apply to "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" arising out of the rendering of or failure to render any professional services including: (1)The preparing, approving, or failing to prepare or approve maps, drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, change orders, designs or specifications; or (2)Supervisory, inspection, or engineering services. This exclusion applies even if the claims against any insured allege negligence or other wrongdoing in the supervision, hiring, employment, training or monitoring of others by that insured, if the "occurrence" which caused the "bodily injury" or "property damage", or the offense which caused the "personal and advertising injury", involved the rendering of or the failure to render any professional services by or for you. c.If the additional insured is a lessor of equipment, this insurance only applies to liability caused, in whole or in part, by your maintenance, operation or use of equipment leased to you by such additional insured and does not apply to any "occurrence" which takes place after the equipment lease expires. d.If the additional insured is a state or governmental agency or political subdivision and has issued a permit in connection with premises you own, rent, or control, this insurance applies only with respect to the following hazards for which the state or political subdivision has issued such permit: (1)The existence, maintenance, repair, construction, erection, or removal of advertising signs, awnings, canopies, cellar entrances, coal holes, driveways, manholes, marquees, hoist away openings, sidewalk vaults, street banners, or decoration and similar exposures; (2)The construction, erection, or removal of elevators; or (3)The ownership, maintenance, or use of any elevators covered by this insurance. e.If the additional insured is a state or governmental agency or political subdivision that has issued a permit or authorization with respect to operations performed by you or on your behalf, then this insurance does not apply to "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" arising out of operations performed for the federal government, state or municipality; or "bodily injury", or "property damage" included within the "products-completed operations hazard". f.If the additional insured is a manager or lessor of insured premises, that person or organization is an additional insured only with respect to liability arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of that part of the premises leased to you. This insurance does not apply to: (1)Any "occurrence" that takes place after you cease to be a tenant in that premises. (2)Structural alterations, new construction or demolition operations performed by or on behalf of the manager or lessor of insured premises. g.If the additional insured is a grantor of a franchise, that person(s) or organization(s) is only an additional insured with respect to liability as grantor of a franchise to you. h.If the additional insured is an owner or has some other interest in land that has been leased to you, that person(s) or organization(s) is only an additional insured with respect to liability arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of that part of the land leased to you. This insurance does not apply to: (1)Any "occurrence" that takes place after you cease to lease that land; (2)Structural alterations, new construction or demolition operations performed by or on behalf of the owner or other interest from whom land has been leased. i.If the additional insured is a mortgagee, assignee, or receiver, that person(s) or organization(s) is only an additional insured with respect to their liability as such and arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of the premises by you. This insurance does not apply to structural alterations, new construction or demolition operations performed by or for that mortgagee, assignee, or receiver. j.If the additional insured has a controlling interest, that person(s) or organization(s) is an additional insured but only for their liability arising out of: (1)Their financial control of you; or (2) Premises they own, maintain or control while you lease or occupy those premises. This insurance does not apply to structural alterations, new construction and demolition operations performed by or for that controlling interest. k.If the additional insured is a vendor, that person(s) or organization(s) is only an additional insured with respect to "bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of "your products" which are distributed or AGL01351117 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission. INSURED Page 2 of 4 Policy Number: ARBML 1000008004 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY sold in the regular course of the vendor's business, but only if this Policy provides coverage for "bodily injury" or "property damage" included within the "products-completed operations hazard". (1)This insurance afforded to the vendor does not apply to: (a)"Bodily injury" or "property damage" for which the vendor is obligated to pay damages by reason of the assumption of liability in a contract or agreement. This exclusion does not apply to liability for damages that the vendor would have in the absence of the contract or agreement; (b)Any express warranty unauthorized by you; (c)Any physical or chemical change in the product made intentionally by the vendor; (d)Repackaging, except when unpacked under the instructions of the manufacturer for the sole purpose of inspection, demonstration, testing or the substitution of parts and then repackaged in the original container; (e)Any failure by the vendor to make inspections, adjustments, tests or servicing as the vendor has agreed to make or normally undertakes to make in the usual course of business, in connection with the distribution or sale of "your products"; (f)Demonstration, installation, servicing or repair operations, except such operations performed at the vendor's premises in connection with the sale of "your products"; (g)Products which, after distribution or sale by you, have been labeled or relabeled or used as a container, part or ingredient of any other thing or substance by or for the vendor; or (h)"Bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of the sole negligence of the vendor for its own acts or omissions or those of its employees or anyone else acting on its behalf. However, this exclusion does not apply to: (i)The exceptions contained in subparagraphs (d) or (f); or (ii)Such inspections, adjustments, tests or servicing as the vendor has agreed to make or normally undertakes to make in the usual course of business, in connection with the distribution or sale of "your products". (2)This insurance does not apply to any insured person or organization, from whom you have acquired such products, or any ingredient, part or container, entering into, accompanying or containing such products. 3.With respect to the insurance afforded to an additional insured as provided in Paragraphs 8.1. and 8.2. above, the most we will pay on behalf of the additional insured is the amount of insurance: a.Required by the contract or agreement; or b.Available under the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations; whichever is less. With respect to the insurance afforded to an additional insured as provided in paragraphs 8.1. and 8.2. above, this insurance shall not increase the applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations. If an Additional Insured endorsement is attached to this Policy that specifically names a person or organization as an insured, then the above Paragraph B. ADDITIONAL INSUREDS does not apply to such person(s) or organization(s). 4.SECTION IV -COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS, Paragraph 4. Other Insurance, is amended to include: As respects the coverage provided by this endorsement, regardless of whether other insurance is available to an additional insured on a primary basis, this insurance will be primary and noncontributory if a written contract between you and the additional insured specifically requires that this insurance be primary and noncontributory. C.SECTION II -WHO IS AN INSURED is amended as follows: BROADENED NAMED INSURED Paragraph 3. is deleted and replaced by the following: 3.Any business entity organized under the laws of the United States of America (including any state thereof, its territories or possessions), or Canada (including any province thereof) will qualify as a Named Insured if there is no similar insurance available to that business entity, provided that one or more Named Insureds shown in the Declarations have, at the inception of the policy period, an ownership interest in such business entity of more than 50%. However, if a Named Insured has an ownership interest in a business entity of more than 50%, the business entity will not be a Named Insured if such business entity is an insured under any other liability policy or would be an insured under such policy but for its termination or the exhaustion AGL01351117 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission. INSURED Page 3 of 4 Policy Number: ARBML 1000008004 of its Limit of Insurance. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY D.Paragraph 6. of SECTION 111-LIMITS OF INSURANCE is deleted and replaced by the following: Subject to Paragraph 5. above, the Damage To Premises Rented To You Limit is the most we will pay under SECTION I -COVERAGES, COVERAGE A for damages because of "property damage" to any one premises while rented to you, or temporarily occupied by you with permission of the owner, when the damage is caused by fire, lightning, explosion, smoke, or leaks from automatic fire protective systems. E.SECTION IV -COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS are amended as follows: 1. KNOWLEDGE AND NOTICE OF OCCURRENCE, OFFENSE, CLAIM OR SUIT The notification requirements of Paragraphs 2.a. and 2.b. Duties In The Event Of Occurrence, Offense, Claim Or Suit apply only when the "occurrence", offense, claim or "suit" is known to: a.You, if you are an individual; b. A partner or member if you are a partnership or joint venture; c.An officer or director if you are an entity other than a partnership, joint venture or limited liability company; d.A member or manager if you are a limited liability company; or e.An insurance manager, risk manager or other "employee" you designate prior to loss to give notice to us. Knowledge of an "occurrence", offense, claim, or "suit" by your agent, servant or "employee" shall not in and of itself constitute knowledge by you unless an individual in one of the positions listed above has actual knowledge. 2.FAILURE TO DISCLOSE HAZARDS The following is added to Paragraph 6. Representations: If you unintentionally failed to disclose all hazards or prior "occurrences" existing at the inception of this Policy, but reported such error or omission to us as soon as practicable after discovery, then we will not deny coverage under this Coverage Part because of such failure. This provision does not affect our right to collect any additional premium or exercise our right of cancellation or non-renewal. 3.WAIVER OF TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF RECOVERY AGAINST OTHERS TO US The following is added to paragraph 8. Transfer Of Rights of Recovery Against Others To Us: We waive any right of recovery we may have against any person or organization when such waiver is required by a written contract that you have agreed to prior to any "occurrence", "suit" or the offense which caused the "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury", provided that the "occurrence", "suit" or the offense which caused the "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" arises out of operations contemplated by such contract. The waiver applies only to the person or organization designated in such contract. F.SECTION V -DEFINITIONS is amended as follows: 1.BODILY INJURY The definition of "bodily injury" in Paragraph 3. is deleted and replaced by the following: "Bodily injury" means bodily injury, sickness or disease sustained by a person, including mental anguish or death resulting from any of these at any time. 2. PERSONAL AND ADVERTISING INJURY The definition of "personal and advertising injury" in Paragraph 14.b. is deleted and replaced by the following: Abuse of process; and malicious prosecution; All other terms and conditions of the policy remain unchanged. AGL01351117 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission. INSURED Page 4 of 4 Rating Services NOVA Casualty ompany A.M. Best#: 002708 NAIC #: 42552 FEIN#: 161140177 Administrative Office View Additional Address Information Assigned to insurance Financiaflllringth Rating 440 Lincoln Street Worcester, MA 01653-0002 United States Web: www.hanover.com Phone: 508-853-7200 Fax: 508-853-6332 A l:XCllllant companies that have, in our opinion, an excellent ability to meet their ongoing insurance obligations. View additional news, reports and products for this company. Based on A.M. Best's analysis, 058505 -The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is the AMB Ultimate Parent and identifies the topmost entity of the corporate structure. View a list of operating insurance entities in this structure. Best's Credit Ratings Financial Strength Rating View Definition Rating: A (Excellent) Affiliation Code: r (Reinsured) Financial Size XV ($2 Billion or Category: greater) Outlook: Stable Action: Affirmed Effective Date: June 07, 2018 Initial Rating Date: June 30, 1989 Best's Credit Rating Analyst Rating Office: A.M. 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Best's Credit Ratings Financial Strength Rating View Definition ·.1: Rating: A-(Excellent) Financial Size Category: VIII ($100 Million to $250 Million) Outlook: Positive Action: Affirmed Effective Date: May 15, 2018 Initial Rating Date: April 24, 1995 Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating View Definition Best's Credit Rating Analyst Rating Office: A.M. Best Rating Services, Inc. Senior Financial Analyst: Kevin J. Dorsey, AIAF Director: Joseph A. Burtone Note: See the Disclosure information Form or Press Release below for the office and analyst at the time of the rating event. Disclosure Information Long-Term: Outlook: Action: Effective Date: a­ Positive Affirmed May 15, 2018 Initial Rating Date: May 30, 2007 u Denotes Under Review Best's Rating Rating History Disclosure Information Form View A.M. Best's Rating Disclosure Form Press Release A.M. Best Revises Outlooks to Positive for Benchmark Insurance Company May 15, 2018 A.M. Best has provided ratings & analysis on this company since 1995. 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