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19-105 Anderson's Tree Care Specialists, Inc., Blackberry Farm Avocado Tree Removal
CITY OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT 0 $60,000 OR LESS CUPERTINO 1. PARTIES This public works contract("Contract") is made and entered into on September 1, 2019 ("Effective Date")by and between the City of Cupertino, a municipal corporation("City"), and Anderson's Tree Care Specialists, Inc. , a Corporation ("Contractor") for BBF-Avocado Tree Removal 2. SCOPE OF WORK Contractor will perform and provide all labor, materials, equipment, supplies,transportation and any other items or work necessary to perform and complete the work required for the Project("Work"), as required in the Scope of Work, attached here and incorporated as Exhibit A, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract. 3. TIME FOR COMPLETION 3.1 Term. This Contract begins on the Effective Date and ends on December 31, 2019 ("Contract Time")unless terminated earlier as provided herein. Contractor's Work shall begin on the date shown on a written Notice to Proceed("NTP") and must be fully completed within the Contract Time or on the date specifically provided in the Notice to Proceed. The City Engineer will not issue a NTP until the Contract is fully executed by both parties and City has received satisfactory proof of insurance and any performance and payment bonds that may be required. 3.2 Time is of the essence for Contractor's performance and completion of the Work. Contractor must have sufficient time,resources, and qualified staff to deliver the work on time. 3.3 Liquidated damages of$ 200.00 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 Parties agree may be difficult to ascertain, such as loss of public confidence in City and its contractors, i interference or loss of use of public facilities, and extended disruption to the public. j 4. COMPENSATION 4.1 Maximum Compensation. City will pay Contractor for satisfactory performance of the Work an amount that will based on actual costs but that will be capped so as not to exceed$1900.00 ("Contract Price"), for all of Contractor's direct and indirect costs, including all labor, materials, supplies, equipment,taxes, insurance,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 performed during the preceding month, itemizing labor, materials, equipment and Public Works Project BBF-Avocado Tree Removal Public Works Contract$60,000/Rev.Jan. 02, 2019 Page 1 of 1 I any incidental costs incurred. 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 performing 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 warrants on behalf of itself and its subcontractors that I they have the qualifications and skills to perform the Work in a competent and professional manner and I according to the highest standards and best practices in the industry. 5.3 Permits and Licenses.Contractor warrants on behalf of itself and its subcontractors that they are properly licensed,registered, and/or certified to perform the Work as required by law, and have I 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 ,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 terms and conditions of this l Contract will apply to any approved subcontractor. 5.5 Tools,Materials and Equipment. Contractor will supply all tools, materials and equipment required to perform the Work under this Contract. 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 Amendments 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 Price, and Contract Time. Each request must include all the supporting documentation, including but not limited to plans/drawings, detailed cost estimates, and impacts on schedule and completion date. f 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 unreasonably withheld. Control means fifty percent(50%)or more of the voting power of the business entity. This Contract is binding on Contractor, its heirs, successors and permitted assigns I i Public works Project BBF- Avocado Tree Removal Public Works Contract$60,000/Rev.Jan. 02, 2019 Page 2 of 1 I 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 Cupertino"must be displayed in all pieces of publicity, flyers,press releases,posters,brochures, interviews, public service announcements and newspaper articles.No signs may be posted or displayed on or about City property, except signage required by law or this Contract, without prior written approval from the City. 9. SUBCONTRACTORS 9.1 Contractor must perform all the Work with its own forces, except that Contractor may hire qualified subcontractors to perform up to 50 % 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 performing Work on the Project, if City in its sole discretion determines that subcontractor's Work falls short 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 perform 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 mainta'm daily reports of the Work and submit them to-City upon request and at completion of Project. The reports must describe the Work and specific tasks performed, the number of workers,the hours,the equipment,the weather conditions, and any circumstances affecting performance. City will have ownership of the reports, but Contractor will be permitted 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; HVAC systems;utilities and utility connections; and any other components City determines 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 runs,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. j I Public works Project BBF- Avocado Tree Removal Public Works Contract$60,000 Rev.Jan.02,2019 Page 3 of 11 I 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 harmless 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 every nature arising directly or indirectly from this Contract or in any manner relating to any of the following: (a) Breach of contract, obligations, representations or warranties; I (b) Performance or nonperformance 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 performed on or off the Project Site; and (d) Personal injury,property damage, or economic loss resulting from the work or performance 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-party 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. I 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 construed 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 Contract until City has approved receipt of satisfactory certificates 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 terminating the Contract. Public works Project BBF- Avocado Tree Removal Public Works Contract$60,000/Rev.Jan.02,2019 Page 4 of 11 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 perform. Contractor is responsible for verifying the employment status of employees performing the Work, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act 13.2 Labor Laws. i (a) Contracts of$1,000 or more are subject to the requirements of the California Labor Code, including but not limited to: I (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 j Labor Code Section 1725.5. i i (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 $ 200.00 per worker for each day of violation. (c) As required by Labor Code Section 1861, by signing this Contract Contractor certifies 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 1 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 discrimination 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. I I Public works Project BBF-Avocado Tree Removal Public Works Contract$60,000/Rev.Jan. 02,2019 Page 5 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 Government 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 term 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 warrant 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 form if it makes certain 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 rules 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 terminating 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 performance 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 terminate the Contract. City will not execute the Contract nor issue the NTP until the required bonds are submitted. 15. UTILITIES,TRENCHING AND EXCAVATION 15.1 Contractor must call the Underground Service Alert("USA") 811 hotline and request marking of utility locations before digging or commencing Work. For underground service alerts 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 instructions 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/Performance, 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 1, 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 BBF-Avocado Tree Removal Public Works Contract$60,000 Rev.Jan.02,2019 Page 6 of I I (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 Construction Safety Orders. If the plan varies from shoring system standards, it must be prepared by a registered civil or structural engineer. I 16. URBAN RUNOFF MANAGEMENT ! 1 16.1 All Work must fully comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning storm water management. Contractor must avoid creating excess dust when breaking asphalt or concrete and I 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 storm drains. Prior to the start of the Work, Contractor will implement erosion and sediment controls to prevent pollution of storm 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 construction and completion of the Work. Such controls must include,but will not be limited to,the following requirements: (a) Install storm drain inlet protection devices such as sand bag barriers, filter fabric fences, and block and gravel filters at all drain inlets impacted by construction. During the annual rainy season, October 15 through June 15, storm drain inlets impacted by construction work must be filter-protected from onsite de-watering activities and saw-cutting activities. Shovel or vacuum saw-cut slurry and remove from the Work site; (b) Cover exposed piles of soil or construction material with plastic sheeting. Store all construction materials in containers; (c) Sweep and remove all materials from paved surfaces that drain to streets, gutters and storm 3 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 offsite in lawful manner; (d) After breaking old pavement, remove debris to avoid contact with rainfall/runoff; (e) Maintain a clean work are4 by removing trash, litter, and debris at the end of each work day and when Work is completed. Clean up any leaks, drips, and other spills as they occur. j 16.2 These requirements must be used in conjunction with the California Stormwater Quality Association and California Best Management Practices Municipal and Construction Handbooks, local program guidance materials from municipalities, and any other applicable documents on stormwater { quality controls for construction. Contractor's failure to comply with this Section will result in the issuance of noncompliance notices, citations,Work stop orders and regulatory fines. I Public works Project BBF- Avocado Tree Removal Public Works Contract$60,000/Rev.Jan.02,2019 Page 7 of 11 17. PROJECT COORDINATION City Project Manager. City assigns Brian Gathers,Public Works Supervisor 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 Doug Anderson, President 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 performed through the date of abandonment and will be given reasonable time to close out the Work. With City's pre-approval in writing, the time spent in closing out the Work will be compensated up to 10% of the total time expended in performing the Work. 18.2 City may terminate the Contract for cause or without cause at any time. Contractor will be paid i for satisfactory Work rendered through the termination date and will be given reasonable time to close 1 out the Work. i 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 Parties elect arbitration, the arbitrator's award must be supported by law and substantial evidence and include detailed written findings of law and fact. 20. ATTORNEY FEES j If City initiates legal action, files a complaint or cross-complaint, or pursues arbitration, appeal, or l other proceedings to enforce its rights or a judgment in connection with this Contract, the prevailing parry will be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs. Public works Project BBF- Avocado Tree Removal 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 parry 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. i 26. WARRANTY Contractor warrants 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 warrants the Work and materials for one year from the date of City's acceptance of the Work as complete ("Warranty 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 Warranty 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. SEVERABILITYMARTIAL INVALIDITY a If a court finds any term or provision of this Contract to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable,the legal i portion of said provision and all other contract provisions will remain in full force and effect. I 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 BBF- Avocado Tree Removal 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 inferred herein. Either party 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 construction or interpretation of the Contract or for any other purpose. 31. COUNTERPARTS This Contract may be executed in counterparts, each of which is an original and all of which taken together shall form 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 confirmed by a reputable overnight delivery 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: {� I To City of Cupertino: To Contractor: 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino CA 95014 Anderson's Tree Care, 121 N.27th St.San Jose,CA.95116 Attention: Brian Gathers,Public Works Supervisor Attention: Doug Anderson,President Copy to: Carl Valdez, Superintendent Copy to: Leticia Becerra Email: Briang(a,cupertino.org Email: doug(aDandersonstreecare.com 1 30. VALIDITY OF CONTRACT This Contract is valid and enforceable only if(a)it complies with the purchasing and contract provisions of Cupertino Municipal Code Chapters 3.22 and 3.23, (b) is signed by the City Manager or an authorized designee, and(c) is approved for form by the City Attorney's Office. 32. EXECUTION i The persons signing below warrant they have the authority to enter into this Contract and to legally bind their respective Parties. If Contractor is a corporation, signatures from two officers of the corporation are required pursuant to California Corporations Code Section 313. Public works Project BBF- Avocado Tree Removal Public Works Contract$60,000 Rev.Jan. 02,2019 Page 10 of 11 IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have caused this Contract to be executed as of the Execution Date first above written. CONTRACTOR Anderson's Tree Care, Inc. CITY OF CUPERTINO, 121 N. 27th St. San Jose, CA. 95116 a Municipal Corporation Comoration By: By: r,A in= v�oor� en ��,Q,(L j 2;c Title:President Title:: Director`bf Public Works Signature Date: Signature Date: 9�I `( APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: HEATHER M. MINNER Cupertino City Attorney ATTEST: By: GRACE SCHMIDT, City Clerk Public works Project BBF-Avocado Tree Removal Public Works Contract$60,000 Rev.Jan. 02, 2019 Page 11 of 11 On Tree Cft i,• H CR BIT A • ~Tree are Specialists, Inc. 121 N 27th St. I San Jose,CA 95116 CONFIDENCE Tel:(408)226-TREE(8733) I Fax:(408)281-8733 I Lic#705171 Proposal #12008 www.andersonstreecare.corn Date:02/13/2019 City of Cupertino. Location: 21979 San Fernando Ave 10555 Mary Ave main:4087773343 Cupertino,CA95014 Cupertino,CA95014 mobile: JonathanF@cupertino.org Terms Blackberry Farm Avocado Removal Due on receipt DESCRIPTIONITEM • • PRICE • 1) Remove Tree(s) -Avocado 1 $1,480.00 $1,480.00 Safely remove the tree(s)as close to grade level as practical.Remove resulting debris. Location:On drive south of swim center,right side as you go down the hill.Tree largely dead. 2) Stump Grinding (small grinder) -Avocado 1 $420.00 $420.00 Grind stump belowsurface to a depth of 10-12 inches oruntil woody stump material is removed.Spread excess grindings adjacent to stump site. Location:On drive south of swim center,right side as you go down the hill.Tree largely dead. All work will be completed in accordance with these plans unless subsequent SUBTOTAL $1,900.00 changes are agreed upon in writing.Balances not paid by the due date are subject to late fees. SALES TAX $0.00 Signature TOTAL $1,900.00 x Please sign here to accept the terms and conditions AMERICAN 6 GS7 CON ULTING AORBOR STS Page lof2 Item 1 EXH" IBIT' A .tc� ,ems. /y(�� /y AMERICAN SOCIETY of Page 2of2 (/�jJ a CONSULTING ARBORISTS PUBLIC WORDS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS Small Projects - S60,000 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 property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. NUNIMUM SCOPE AND LITMT OF INSURANCE Coverage shall be at least as broad as: 1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an Z� "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, { lanket 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,property 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 iI 1 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 0104 13 c. The limits of insurance required may be satisfied by a combination of primary 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. I 3. Workers' Compensation: As required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and n� 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. ❑ N/A if box checked(Contractor provides written verification it has no employees). 4. P rofesstonal Liability with limits no less than$1,000,000 per occurrence or claim,and$2,000,000 aggregate. N/A if box checked (Contract is not design build). 5. Builder's °sk. Course of Construction insurance utilizing an "All Risk" (Special Perils) coverage form, with limits al to the completed value of the project and no coinsurance penalty provisions. N/A if box checked (Project does not involve construction or improvements/installations to property). Insurance Requirements for Construction Contracts-$60,000 Version:Jan. 2019 1 6. Contrac rs'Pollution Legal Liability and/or Asbestos Legal Liability and/or Errors and Omissions with limits no les an$1,000,000 per occurrence or claim,and$2,000,000 policy aggregate. 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 he 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 0104 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"primary 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 I 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 portion 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 Properly 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 Waiver of Subrogation Each required policy must include an endorsement providing that the carrier agrees to waive any right of subrogation it may have against City. Contractor agrees to waive rights of subrogation which any insurer of Contractor may acquire from Contractor by virtue of the payment of any loss. Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation. The Workers' 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. Acceptability of Insurers surance must be issued by insurers acceptable to City and licensed to do business in the State of California,and each insurer must have an A.M.Best's financial strength rating of"A"or better and a financial size rating of"VII"or better. Verification of Coverage Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements, or copies of the applicable insurance language, effecting coverage required by this contract. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,including endorsements,required by these specifications,at any time. Subcontractors Contractor shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors. For CGL coverage subcontractors shall provide coverage with a form at least as broad as CG 20 38 04 13. Surety Bonds As required by Contract and described in the Contract Documents. The Payment and Performance Bonds shall be in a sum equal to the Contract Price. If the Performance Bond provides for a one-year warranty a separate Maintenance Bond is not necessary. If the warranty period specified in the Contract is for longer than one year a Maintenance Bond equal to 10% of the Contract Price is required. Bonds shall be duly executed by a responsible corporate surety, authorized to issue such bonds in the State of California and secured through an authorized agent with an office in California. Special Risks or Circumstances City reserves the right to modify these requirements,based on the nature of the risk,prior experience,insurer,coverage, or other circumstances. Insurance Requirements for Construction Contracts-$60,000 Version:Jan. 2019 3 ANDETRE-02 GCHO ,4coR0 CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 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 CONTACT Saengdao Vongpanya Santa Barbara,CA-HUB International Insurance Services Inc. PHONE N,Ext):(805)361-1018 (,vc, PO Box 3310 No):Santa Barbara,CA 93130-3310 E-MAILADDRESS:saengdao.vongpanya@hubinternational.com INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# INSURER A:NOVA Casualty Company 42552 INSURED INSURER B:Benchmark Insurance Com an 41394 Anderson's Tree Care Specialists,Inc. INSURER C: P.O.Box 2B INSURER D: San Jose,CA 95109 INSURER E INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER: 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. INSR TYPE OF INSURANCE ADDL SUBR POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LIMITS LTR INSD WVD MM/DD/YYYY MM/DDIYYYY A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 (/ CLAIMS-MADE F_X]OCCUR X X ARBML1000008004 4/1/2019 4/1/2020✓ DAMA-PREMSESGE O a RENTED E ante $ 100,000 X PD Ded:$1000/Occur MED EXP(Any oneperson) $ 5,000 PERSONAL BADVINJURY $ 1,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 POLICY X JECOT- LOC PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000 OTHER: $ A COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY Ea accident $ 1,000,000 X ANY AUTO ARBML1000008004 4/1/2019 4/1/2020 L BODILY INJURY Perperson) $ OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS ONLY AUTOS BODILY INJURY Per accident $ X AUTOS ONLY X A�TO ONLDY Pe�aca ZlDAMAGE $ $ / A X UMBRELLA LIAB X OCCUR 2,000,00 EACH OCCURRENCE $ EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE ARBUM1000016401 4/1/2019 4/1/2020 AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 DED I X I RETENTION$ 10,000 $ B WORKERS COMPENSATION PER OTH- AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY STATUTE ER ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE Y/N X CST5014104 10/8/2018 10/8/2019 1,000,Opp OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? ❑Y N/A E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $ (Mandatory in NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000 If yes,describe under 1,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached if more space is required) Job Ref:Consultation Contract Agreement-Public 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)AGLO1351117 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)AGLO1351117. 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 tY P ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino,CA 95014 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ACORD 25(2016/03) ©1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD AGENCY CUSTOMER ID:ANDETRE-02 GCHO LOC#: 1 ACORN ADDITIONAL REMARKS SCHEDULE Page 1 of 1 AGENCY License#0757776 NAMED INSURED Santa Barbara,CA -HUB International Insurance Services Inc. Anderson's Tree Care Specialists,Inc. P.O.Box 26 POLICY NUMBER San Jose,CA 95109 EE PAGE 1 CARRIER NAIC CODE EE PAGE 1 SEE P 1 EFFECTIVE DATE:SEE PAGE 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/Vehicies: 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 03/1912019. ACORD 101 (2008/01) ©2008 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD i POLICY NUMBER:ARB—ML—10 0 0 0 0 8 0—04 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CG 20 37 04 13 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 Name Of Additional Insured Person(s) Or Organization(s) Location And Descripfion 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 B. With respect to the insurance afforded to these include as an additional insured the person(s) or additional insureds, the following is added to organization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only Section III — Limits Of Insurance: with respect to liability for "bodily injury" or If coverage provided to the additional insured is "property damage"caused, in whole or in part, by required by a contract or agreement, the most we "your work" at the location designated and will pay on behalf of the additional insured is the described in the Schedule of this endorsement amount of insurance: performed for that additional insured and included in the "products-completed operations 1. Required by the contract or agreement;or hazard". 2. Available under the applicable Limits of However: Insurance shown in the Declarations; 1. The insurance afforded to such additional whichever is less. insured only applies to the extent permitted by This endorsement shall not increase the applicable law; and Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations. 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. CG 20 37 0413 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012 Page 1 of 1 INSURED Policy Numbe :ARC BML1000008004 > COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. DESIGNATED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT(S) AGGREGATE LIMIT AND TOTAL AGGREGATE LIMIT This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE The following is added to the Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations: Designated Construction Project Aggregate Limit $ 1, 000, 000 (Other Than Products-Completed Operations) Total Aggregate Limit $ 5, 000, 000 (Other Than Products-Completed Operations) Designated Construction Project s : (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. Page 1 of 2 with its permission. Policy Number:ARBML1000008004 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;and 3. 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 project 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 III — 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. Page 2 of 2 with its permission. Policy Number:ARBML1000008004 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 III—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. AGLO1351117 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., Page 1 of 4 with its permission. INSURED Policy Number:ARBML1000008004 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. In. 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 AGLO1351117 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., Page 2 of 4 with its permission. INSURED Policy Number: ARBML1000008004 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 B.1.and B.2.above, the most we will pay on behalf of the additional insured is the amount of insurance: a. Required by the contractor 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 B.1.and B.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 AGLO1351117 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., Page 3 of 4 with its permission. INSURED Policy Number:ARBML1000008004 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY of its Limit of Insurance. D. Paragraph 6.of SECTION III—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. AGLO1351117 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., Page 4 of 4 with its permission. INSURED WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY WC 04 03 06 (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 2.0 % 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-endo sr�eerrent4s issued subsequent to preparation of the policy.) Endorsement Effective Date: 10/8/2018 Policy lVo. CST5014104 Endorsement No. Policy Effective Dates: 10/08/2018 - 10/08/2019 \_ Premium $ Insured: Anderson's Tree Care Specialists, Inc. Carrier Name/Code: Benchmark Insurance Company WC 04 03 06 (Ed. 4-84) Countersigned by Page 1 of 1 6/23/2019 NOVA Casualty Company-Company Profile-Best's Credit Rating Center NOVA Casualty Company A.M.Best#: 002708 NAIC#:42552 FEIN#: 161140177 Administrative Office View Additional Address 440 Lincoln Street Information FinancialI��th Rating Worcester, MA 01653-0002 qqLv, DEST United States A Ellct Assigned to insurance Web: www.hanover.com companies that have, in our Phone: 508-853-7200 opinion, an excellent ability to Fax: 508-853-6332 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 Category: XV ($2 Billion or greater) Outlook: Stable Action: Affirmed Effective Date: June 13, 2019 Initial Rating Date: June 30, 1989 Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating View Definition Long-Term: a+ Outlook: Stable ratings.ambest.com/CompanyProfile.aspx?ambnum=2708&URatingld=2928293&bl=O&AltSrc=9&PPP=&AltNum=O&Ext_User=&Ext_Misc=&Portal=0&... 1/4 6/23/2019 NOVA Casualty Company-Company Profile-Best's Credit Rating Center Action: Upgraded Effective Date: June 13, 2019 Initial Rating Date: May 02, 2007 u Denotes Under Review Best's Rating Best's Credit Rating Analyst Rating Office: A.M. Best Rating Services, Inc. Senior Financial Analyst: Michael T. Venezia Director: Jacqalene Lentz, CPA Note: See the Disclosure information Form or Press Release below for the office and analyst at the time of the rating event. Disclosure Information Disclosure Information Form View A.M. Best's Rating Disclosure Form Press Release AM Best Upgrades Issuer Credit Ratings of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries June 13, 2019 Rating History A.M. Best has provided ratings & analysis on this company since 1989. Financial Strength Rating Effective DateRating 6/13/2019 A 6/7/2018 A 5/25/2017 A 5/19/2016 A 5/22/2015 A Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating ratings.ambest.com/CompanyProfile.aspx?ambnum=2708&U Rating Id=2928293&bl=0&AltSrc=9&PPP=&AltNum=O&Ext_User=&Ext_Misc=&Portal=0&... 2/4 6/23/2019 NOVA Casualty Company-Company Profile-Best's Credit Rating Center Effective DateRating 6/13/2019 a+ 6/7/2018 a 5/25/2017 a 5/19/2016 a 5/22/2015 a Best's Credit Reports I Best's Credit Report -Where applicable, includes Best's Financial Strength Rating and rationale along with comprehensive analytical commentary, detailed business overview and key financial data. Report Revision Date: 6/13/2019 (represents the latest significant change). j— Historical Reports are available in Best's Credit Report Archive. View additional news, reports and products for this company. Press Releases Date Title Jun 13,2019 AM Best Upgrades Issuer Credit Ratings of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.and Its Subsidiaries Jun 07,2018 A.M. Best Affirms Credit Ratings of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.and Its Subsidiaries May 25, 2017 A.M. Best Affirms Credit Ratings of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.and Its Subsidiaries May 19, 2016 A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.and Its Subsidiaries May 22, 2015 A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.and Its Subsidiaries May 16, 2014 A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.and Its Subsidiaries May 17, 2013 A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.and Its Subsidiaries Jun 12, 2012 A.M. 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